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.
It's a beautify day for recess at Ellen Smith!
It's a fabulous fourth day in fourth grade!
Please review the following tips concerning our drop off and pick up procedures. Doors open at 7:35, the tardy bell rings at 8:00. Car line starts at 3:15, and everyone should be picked up by 3:35.
Beginning tomorrow, August 20, students will walk independently to class. We will have extra staff available to help students find their way. Doors open at 7:35, students head to class at 7:45, and the tardy bell rings at 8. #proudtobeESE
IT'S FINALLY HERE! We are so excited to open our doors to returning and new friends. Post your back to school photos here! Let's have a great day. #ProudtobeESE
Kindergarten families: As a reminder, you will not bring school supplies until Monday, August 26. However, your student will need a backpack🎒, a water 💧bottle labeled with their name, a snack 🍊🥨and a change of clothes 🩳. Please make sure your child can independently open their water and snack. Accidents happens and milk can spill, so every child needs a change of clothes in their back pack. Thank you! #proudtobeESE
🥳 Tomorrow is the day! Our final back to school tip is about preparedness. Mornings can be difficult and rushed. To help alleviate this, try setting out outfits the night before, or even selecting five outfits on Sunday. Then your little one can select one of the five each morning. Never will you hear "I have nothing to wear". Consider packing lunches the night before, to create a grab-and-go situation. Don't put off for tomorrow, what you can do today! Leave your favorite morning tip for families below. See you in the morning! Remember- Doors open at 7:35 and the tardy bell rings at 8:00. 🕗
It's the final weekend of summer☀️. In the comments, leave what you are looking forward to the most about this school year, or share a photo of your favorite summer activity.
Beginning Monday, our office hours will be 7:45-3:45. Our office number is 501-450-4815.
Remember, any changes to ways home must be done in writing to Mrs. Short, or to your child's teacher by 3:00. Coming to check out a student after 3:00 will result in you waiting for them in car line until 3:15.
Lunch is a time many parents like to come to school to deliver food or eat with their child. As a reminder, we do not have seating inside the building for families to eat together. After checking your child out in the office you may use our tables, or eat in your cars.
Please note the grade specific lunch times.
Kindergarten- 11:10-11:40
First Grade- 11:45-12:15
Second Grade- 12:20-12:50
Third Grade- 11:55-12:25
Fourth Grade- 12:30-1:00.
To pay for cafeteria meals, you may send money in a LABELED envelope in your child's folder, or pay online at https://www.ezschoolpay.com/Login.aspx
If you need a free/reduced lunch application, those can be found at https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx It benefits our school if every family completes this, even if you think you will not qualify.
Finally, here is a link to the cafeteria breakfast and lunch menus. https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/1340
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With 🥉 days left it's time to practice independence skills: Encourage your child to practice tasks such as tying their shoes, packing their backpack, and remembering to bring notes to and from school. If your child will have a lunch box, practice opening their food packages and drinks. Prepare students to unbuckle and open their car door. Building independence at home will help them feel more confident and capable in school.
How exciting! Our very own Mrs. Barlow, Mrs. Dennie, and Mrs. Polacek were recipients of grants provided by the Conway Public Schools Foundation. This money will be used to engage students at Ellen Smith focusing on art, reading, and science. Find out more about the Conway Public Schools Foundation at https://cpsfoundation.com/ This is also where you can nominate 🍎Teachers of the Week all throughout the school year. 🎉
