Ellis School - SAU 83

We are thrilled to bring Girls on the Run to Ellis School this year and registration is OPEN! Please sign up here: https://www.girlsontherunnh.org/3rd-5th-grade-program-details Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire all girls to build their confidence, kindness and decision making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills including the important connection between physical and emotional health. Should you have any questions, please contact coaches, Amy Phillips (aphillips@sau83.org) and Lauren DeFeo (ldefeo@sau83.org). We want to ensure that GOTR is accessible to all. In addition to the agency's sliding scale, please email Brigid Connelly (bconnelly@sau83.org) if you need further financial assistance.

Good afternoon, Welcome to the 2023-24 school year! Below is our first News from the Nest of the school year. For new families joining our school community, the News from the Nest is a weekly communication that arrives in your inbox each Sunday at 5:00pm and is a must read. It includes important information that you need to know! This issue is packed full of vital info to help you have a successful kick off to the school year! https://www.smore.com/g15an

YOU DID IT! TEN THOUSAND MINUTES!! And in just six days!! What an outstanding accomplishment Eagles!

Have you signed up for our August Reading Challenge yet?!?! We want to see how MANY MINUTES the students and staff at Ellis School can READ before the first day of school! Ask your grown up to sign you up at ReaderZone.com or download the ReaderZone app in the App store. Use the code 4c6f5 to find our program, search for your grade level and start logging those minutes!

Happy August Eagles! Are you ready for an epic READING challenge?! We want to see how MANY MINUTES Ellis School can READ before the first day of school! Ask your grown up to sign you up at ReaderZone.com or download the ReaderZone app in the App store. Use the code 4c6f5 to find our program, search for your grade level and start logging those minutes!

Students that are participating in our summer enrichment programs are engaging in so many exciting activities! Building roller coasters, maintaining our gardens, greenhouse and aquaponics and so much more.

Join our outstanding team!

We know that those Back-to-School Sales start earlier and earlier each year, so we wanted to let you know that supply lists have been posted on our website! While teacher assignments won't be shared until mid August, many of our grade levels have the same supply lists or common requests that will allow you to fill up those shopping carts as the sales come up! https://www.sau83.org/page/school-supply-lists

Good afternoon,  Please find this year's final News from the Nest by following this link.  Please note that this issue contains quite a bit of information regarding next school year.       https://www.smore.com/p40qc I will send periodic News from the Nests throughout the summer months. Thank you for a wonderful school year, we wish you a summer break filled with fun and family time!

During the month of June, learners in TGV have been studying westward expansion and journeying across the Oregon Trail. This week Oregon Trail days were held where learners dressed the part, participated in pioneer activities and games, and even had a visit from oxen from Sanborn Mills Farm.

At Tuesday evening's School Board meeting we had the immense pleasure of honoring Mrs. Coyle and Mrs. Emerson, both of whom are retiring this year. Ms. Ouellette was also honored with a Senate and House Resolution for being an Ellis School Teacher of Excellence!

Due to a mechanical issue Bus 5 is running approximately 15 minutes late. Thank you for your understanding.

Thank you to Mr. Vallone from the Epping Grange for the generous donation of dictionaries to our third graders. We appreciate you taking the time to teach them how to use them and giving them time to look up different words! They loved it!

Please take a moment to read this week's News from the Nest https://www.smore.com/1wyf3

Yesterday afternoon, our eighth graders shared out about their experience in Washington DC. Their focus on one monument provided a deep dive into history while also tying in their personal experience from the trip. Thank you to the family, friends and students who came to support them.

It is with great pride, admiration and love that we present the Class of 2023! Thank you for coming back to visit today, it fills our hearts with joy to see you meet this milestone!

Today, second grade and the Care Squad didn't let a little bit of rain interfere with their adventure to Squam Lake Science Center! They learned all about habitats, saw a variety of animals and wait until they tell you about the amazing playgrounds! Thank you Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Grande, Mrs. Dobson and Mrs. Scott for planning such a fun learning opportunity!

Do we have some GREAT NEWS to share with you! Yesterday three OUTSTANDING athletes attended the 2023 New Hampshire Middle School Track & Field Meet of Champions! Congratulations to Cooper for placing 21st in the long jump and 8th in the discus! Congratulations to Amanda for placing 12th in the shot put! Congratulations to Makenna for placing 14th in the shot put! Ellis School is proud of your hard work and dedication!

Please take a moment to read this week's News from the Nest https://www.smore.com/15yje

Field Day is the most joyful day of the school year! How lucky our learners are to have a PTA, a community of parents and guardians and a staff who facilitates a day built on fun and connection. Thank you to all!