Ellis School - SAU 83

Here are this week's Words of the Week: mixed number: a number consisting of an integer and a proper fraction. introduction: a preliminary part, as of a book, musical composition, or the like, leading up to the main part. Please take a moment to read this week's News from the Nest https://www.smore.com/9zghy

We are thrilled to announce the new app for SAU 83/Ellis School! It's everything SAU 83, in your pocket.

We hope that you will join us at this important parent workshop on March 16th. https://fb.me/e/2BWnCu1Q9 Childcare will be available and we ask you to sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/d94b79a9fcad/safely-social

Here are this week's Words of the Week: mixed number: a number consisting of an integer and a proper fraction. introduction: a preliminary part, as of a book, musical composition, or the like, leading up to the main part. Please take a moment to read this week's News from the Nest https://www.smore.com/cn5ug

Due to inclement weather - tomorrow, Thursday, February 23rd, will be a remote learning day.

Last Friday, Officer Le came to introduce himself to our 7th and 8th graders. When we return from break, he, in partnership with Mrs Almon will be instructing our students on the topics of drugs, alcohol and bullying through the L.E.A.D. Program. Welcome to Ellis Officer Le!

Here are this week's Words of the Week: reduce: make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size. thesis: the main idea, opinion, or theory of a piece of work. Please take a moment to read this week's News from the Nest https://www.smore.com/zthvc

Today, after a hiatus due to the pandemic, our 5th-8th grade students returned to the Exeter Rinks for a fun morning of skating! It was joyful to watch the collaboration, teamwork and fun! Thank you to Mrs Kane for all you did to organize this important Ellis School tradition!

Readers Theatre is a fun and engaging way for students to practice reading skills with their peers. Open to students in kindergarten through second grade, participants will practice reading scripts, creating props and even get ready for a performance to show off some of their skills! This program will begin after school on Thursday March 16th and run for ten consecutive weeks. Students will need to be picked up at 4:15 at the front door of school. Please note that there is a limit of ten participants! If you are interested in your student joining, please email Ms. Parenteau at cparenteau@sau83.org no later than February 20th. If more than ten students sign up, participants will be randomly chosen.

Good morning! We understand that there is some confusion as a result of TeacherEase posting Monday as a no school day. Please note that there IS school on Monday, February 20th. We are working to resolve the issue in TeacherEase and apologize for any confusion!

Our 2022-2023 School Calendar has been revised to reflect additional snow days. The new last day for students is June 21 (early release). The new calendar can be seen below and also under the Our School section of our website. 8th Grade Graduation will still be held on June 16th.

Students in 2P filled each other’s hearts with the things they love most about their classmates today!

A HUGE shoutout to Mrs Rosenberg, Ms Watson and Mrs Humes for their quick pivot today! When the internet goes down, the old fashioned way works just fine!

***Update: Our telephones appear to be working again.*** Good morning, The internet at Ellis School are currently down. If you need to contact the main office, please email Brigid Connelly at bconnelly@sau83.org. We will repost when everything is back up and running.

Our 1st-8th graders are 💯days smarter today!

Here are this week's Words of the Week: dimensions: a measurable extent of some kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height. plagiarism: the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own. Please take a moment to read this week's News from the Nest https://www.smore.com/gsj8d

The Counseling Team at Ellis School is unmatched! Whether they are supporting a nervous new student, lending a listening ear to a middle schooler, collaborating with a parent, or advising a teacher they always enhance our entire community with their positivity, encouragement and kindness. As we celebrate National School Counseling Week, please join me in expressing your gratitude to Mrs. Simard, Mrs. Almon and Mrs. Dunn.

Recently, 7th grade students have been participating in a Makers Club 2 days a week. Students researched topics they were curious about which led to the opportunity to try something new. For example, one student researched the process for quick pickling while another learned how to mummify different foods.

Here are this week's Words of the Week: Quotient: The number we obtain when we divide one number by another. Central Idea: what the text is mainly about. Please take a moment to read this week's News from the Nest https://www.smore.com/thnaj

Congratulations to January's Learners of the Month! These learners were chosen because they demonstrate DETERMINATION. 8th Grade: Madison 7th Grade: Marissa 6th Grade: Brade 5th Grade: Charlotte 4th Grade: Olivia 3rd Grade: Rylee 2nd Grade: Kaelyn 1st Grade: Layla Kindergarten: Aidan UA Elementary: Eleanor UA Middle: Klayton