ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER Ellen Smith is partnering with Texas Roadhouse for a great fundraising opportunity. Starting Monday, November 18th, we will be collecting orders for gift cards, which can be any amount between $5 and $100. All gift cards can be used at any Texas Roadhouse locations and 10% of all gift card sales will be given back to Ellen Smith. This is a great way to support our school and enjoy good food or give the gift of good food! There are also some great prizes that our Conway Texas Roadhouse location is providing for all students who participate, top 3 students and top classroom sales. Order forms will be sent home this week and need to be returned to school no later than Monday, December 1st. The gift cards will be delivered back to the school before break, so that you can give as gifts or enjoy over Christmas break. All proceeds benefit Ellen Smith PTO.

Our Book Fair ends tomorrow at 12:30! Students can bring money to shop tomorrow or families can add money to their E Wallet account (a digital gift card). Simply copy and paste this link to set up an E Wallet. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5644070

It was a great CPSD School Board meeting tonight with many recognitions and highlights! Check out our November 12, 2024 School Board Meeting recap! https://conwaypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/conway-public-schools/newsletters/november-2024-school-board-recap

Picture retakes and make ups will be tomorrow morning. If students are having retakes they need to return their original picture package.

Be on the lookout for a flier and a RSVP form for our Grand Event on Friday, Nov. 8th. Each student can bring up to 2 grandparents/special guests to our event. The guests and the students will enjoy a snack, make a craft, and time to shop the book fair. Each grade has a 40 minute slot. We can’t wait to see you there!

Coming up next week-- Red Ribbon Week and our first incentive bash. Join us in dressing up to commit to be drug free and celebrating outstanding students.

🍂📅 Fall Break Reminder! 📅🍂 Attention students and parents! Just a quick reminder that our fall break starts tomorrow, October 17, and runs through October 22. 🎉 October 17: Parent/Teacher Conferences October 22: Teacher Work Day Students will be dismissed during this time and will return to school on October 23. Enjoy your break, and we look forward to seeing everyone back refreshed and ready to learn! 🌟✏️ #CPSD #Conway #WampusCats #Ascend #CPSDAscends #AscendtoExcellence

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, school-age children need the following amount of sleep for optimal health and development: ages 3–5 years old: 10–13 hours (including naps) Ages 6-12: 9-12 hours of sleep per night Ages 13-18: 8-10 hours of sleep per night Research suggests that a bedtime between 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. is ideal for elementary age children, depending on their morning wake-up time. Establishing a bedtime routine that includes calming activities, such as reading or quiet conversation, can help children wind down and prepare for a restful night's sleep. Consistent bedtimes also help reinforce their internal body clock, making it easier for them to fall asleep and wake up naturally.

Hello Parents, I want to personally thank all the families who have already participated in our SchoolStore program!  We are on our way to reaching our goal, but we need everyone's help to make sure our teachers get the essential tools they need to help our students succeed. If your family has not participated, there's still time and it doesn't cost anything to participate This safe and easy program is 100% online so there is no face-to-face selling, collecting money, or delivering products.  Your child will receive a prize just for participating, and more prizes will be awarded when goals are reached. Please help now. It really will make a difference. Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000139515 to show our valued teachers your support. Thanks Ellen Smith Elementary School P.S. Family participation is the key to our success, and we are counting on you!

🎉 ¡Celebremos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! 🎉 From September 15th to October 15th, we proudly celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Conway Public Schools! 🏫✨ Join us in honoring the rich culture, history, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Throughout the month, our schools will be hosting various events and activities to educate and engage our students and community. Stay tuned as we share highlights of these wonderful celebrations and initiatives! 📚🎨🎶 #HispanicHeritageMonth #CPSD #ConwayProud #CelebrateDiversity #ASCEND #AscendToExcellence #CPSDascends

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to the Ellen Smith Families! 🌟 We are overflowing with gratitude for each and every one of you who joined us for the "Be Our Guest" event! Your participation, enthusiasm, and support helped make the day truly special and unforgettable. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces, enjoying the activities, and connecting with one another. Events like these remind us of the amazing community we have at Ellen Smith, and we couldn’t have done it without your involvement. Thank you for making this event a success and for being such an integral part of our Ellen Smith family. We look forward to many more memorable gatherings together!

📚✨ At Ellen Smith Elementary, every day is filled with learning, laughter, and growth! Check out these amazing moments of our students engaged in exciting activities, making new friends, and embracing their curiosity. It’s incredible to see their smiles as they discover and thrive in their school community. Here’s to all the joy and achievements happening in our classrooms and playgrounds! 🌟❤️ #proudtobeESE

We sure love our snuggles and color day selfies at ESE! #proudtobeESE

📣Hey Wampus Cats! Enter to Win a $100 Gift Card! How to enter: Complete a 2024-2025 Free/Reduced Meal Application by September 13! Scan the QR Code or follow the link below to complete the online application now! https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx *Only fill out one application for all students in your household.

🌟🚾Are you interested in volunteering at Conway Public Schools? We are excited about our volunteer initiative, the CPSD Community Champions Program! To become a Community Champion (volunteer), simply follow the steps below: 1. Read the Guidelines 2. Apply 3. Secure all required background checks (see guidelines for varying requirements) 4. Attend the district training Tuesday, September 17 at 9 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. at the Administration Building, 2220 Prince Street. All the information is located at conwayschools.org/page/volunteer. #Ascend #AscendtoExcellence #WampusCats #Conway #CPSD

Your child's teacher will send out class/grade specific announcements throughout the year. Please make sure you have the CPSD app to connect. View the links if you need assistance. https://youtu.be/jvSW9rZONQE https://youtu.be/0JZ5UH7xeng https://www.conwayschools.org/page/mobile-app-information

Color days update to prepare for the first home football game!

📢 Notice: Conway Public Schools Closed for Labor Day 📢 Conway Public Schools will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 3. Thank you!

Testing for grade K-3 will begin next week. 3rd grade Sept. 4 & 5. 2nd grade Sept. 9 & 10, First grade Sept. 11 & 12, and kindergarten Sept. 16-19. Please ensure your child is present and ready to begin testing as early as 8:15.

Students must arrive to the cafeteria by 7:50 to receive a hot breakfast option. From 7:50-7:55 students will be given a Grab-n-Go option. Instruction starts at 8:00.