Elizabeth Shelton School

From the Principal…                                                                                      

 

 January 2012                                                                                               

 

 Dear E.S.S. Families,  

 

It’s difficult to believe, but we are almost halfway through the school year.  So much learning has taken place already with much more yet to come.  There have also been many wonderful activities provided by funds from the PTO for our students.  

 

With the school year approaching the midpoint, we will soon begin making plans for the 2012-2013 academic year, which includes the assignment of students to classrooms.  The staff and I devote much time and thought to create the optimal learning experience for all students.  Therefore, at conference time I am suggesting that you discuss with the teacher the following regarding your child: his/her particular learning style, areas of strength and those needing improvement or to emphasize a specific need or experience based on firsthand knowledge.  All of this information will assist us to make sound educational decisions.  Parental requests for specific teacher placements will not be considered.  

 

The Shelton Fire Department sponsors a local competition for all schools in conjunction with the State sponsored fire prevention poster contest for 4^th and 5^th graders.  I am pleased to announce that Reem Abdel-Hack and Benjamin Gilmore will be representing Elizabeth Shelton School as 4^th graders in the Citywide Contest that will be held at City Hall on Wednesday, February 1^st.  Congratulations to both of you!

 Important Dates to Remember:

Week of January 23^rd ~ Kindergarten Registration

• Friday, January 27^th ~ Cultural Arts Program ~ Bubblemania
  • 1:00 P.M. Performance ~ Students in grades K – 2 (Morning K students are invited)
  • 2:00 P.M. Performance ~ Students in Grades 3 & 4
• Thursday, February 2^nd ~ Report Cards for all students distributed
• Thursday, February 2^nd ~ Family Math Night ~ 6:30 P.M. (Snow Date ~ Thursday, February 9^th)
• Thursday, February 16^th ~ “Jump Rope for Heart” (Snow Date ~ Thursday, February 23^rd)
• Friday, February 17^th and Monday, February 20^th ~ February Recess ~ NO SCHOOL
• Monday, March 5^th – CMT BEGINS for 3^rd & 4^th Graders
• Friday, March 9^th ~ PTO Bingo Night and PTO General Meeting 

 As we long for the warmer weather, winter continues to hang, please be sure that your child is dressed for the season.  Children will be going outside for recess as much as possible.

 Finally, I have tried to include as much as possible in the Important Dates to Remember section and look forward to seeing you at the many of the upcoming events.

Respectfully,

Beverly D. Belden