A TIME TO GIVE THANKS FOR
OUR FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND
ELLINGTON SCHOOL!!!
WOW! WOW! WOW! What an
amazing turnout we had at
our Fall Costume Party. We
were so happy to see all the
families that were able to
share the evening with us.
It was so much fun to see
the students dressed up and
having a good time together.
And a big THANK YOU to all
of our volunteers. Your help
was and always is greatly
appreciated.
WRAPPING UP OUR Tri-State
Fundraiser, there are still
many students that haven’t
turned in their funds.
Please do so as soon as
possible so that the prizes
may be distributed and also
Ellington School will
receive its $8,000.00
donation from Tri-State.
Thanks again for selling!!!
REFLECTIONS CONTEST: “I
Wonder Why?” HAS BEEN
EXTENDED until November
18th, there are two entries
so far. Once again, our four
categories are: Writing,
Photography, Art, and Music.
Come on boys and girls; let
those creative minds think
away, and your imagination
flow!!
IN HONOR OF AMERICAN
EDUCATION WEEK – Students
may invite a special
person(s) to come to school
for a brief visit at 2:30 on
their special day.
Kindergarten: Monday,
November 14th
1st Grade: Tuesday, November
15th
2nd Grade: Thursday,
November 17th
3rd Grade: Friday, November
18th
Tour the building, visit our
book fair, enjoy
refreshments, or visit the
classroom to see what the
children have accomplished
so far this year. We look
forward to seeing you then.
BOOKS RULE!! THE FALL BOOK
FAIR WILL SOON BE HERE:
November 14th – 18th, it
will run daily from 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. This year’s theme:
“Enter the Kingdom of
Reading! Where Books
Rule!!” Think of early
Christmas shopping for your
child, or even a niece or
nephew! Our Book Fair is
also open to the public so
if you have a neighbor or
friend who would like to
stop in, we encourage them
to do so! Our Book Fair
will also be open Tuesday
evening, November 15th from
6:00-8:00 p.m., and
during...
FAMILY READ NIGHT which will
be held from 6:45-8:00 p.m.
Our PTA Meeting will be held
that evening starting at
6:15 until Family Read Night
begins. Feel free to join us
at our bi-monthly PTA
Meeting and stay for the
event afterward! The theme
for Family Read Night will
follow the Book Fair’s theme
SO, feel free to dress up,
children or/and adults and
let’s have a fun family
evening together.
Refreshments will be served
during this time.
WHO DOESN’T LIKE
CHOCOLATE??? Permission
slips should be turned in
for our Candy Bar Fundraiser
beginning Wednesday,
November 16th and concluding
November 30th. For those
who are participating
remember candy bars make
great stocking stuffers and
also freeze well to enjoy at
a later time. Midnight
snack, maybe???
THE WINNING CLASSROOM for
most dollars received from
Box Tops of Education went
to: Mrs. Miller’s classroom
who received glow sticks for
Halloween evening and an
extra recess!! Way to go!!
REMEMBER
TO KEEP CLIPPING those Box Tops for
Education labels and also Hy-Vee brand UPC
symbols. We have raised $320.00 in box tops
so far, and we will also receive additional
funds from the UPC symbols. What an easy
way to make extra $$$$ for our school.
Tyson Project A+ is also coming soon.
YOU’RE
GOING TO SCHOOL!!! Ellington School had an
October attendance goal of 97% or better for
classrooms, and, there were four who did
beat that goal. 1st) Mrs. Miller’s classroom
with 98.75%, 2nd) Mrs. Likes’ classroom with
98.20%, 3rd) Mrs. Lunt’s classroom with
98.19%, and 4th) Mrs. CD’ss classroom with
98.15%. Way to go students, AND parents!!!
YOU
BLINKED OR…YOUR HAIR IS STICKING UP…picture
retakes are November 17th for those who wish
to do so.
NEXT
SKATING PARTY AND A CONTEST – The next
skating party at Scottie’s Skateland is
November 23rd from 6:00-8:30 p.m. There is a
contest this time for students. The highest
attendance for their classroom will receive
a pizza party. So….carpool those classmates
and get that pizza party for your child.
PIZZA PARTY! YEH!
WHEN YOU
VISIT YOUR HY-VEE STORE remember to sign
your child’s/school name up for their
“Smiles for Education Program.” It’s such an
easy way to have a chance for our school to
receive additional money thru their weekly
drawings, as much as $7,500.00. So…even if
you happen to think about it after leaving
the store, turn that cart (or car) around
and get that entry turned in!!!!
PARENTS
F.Y.I. – There is a Quincy PTA Council
meeting every third Tuesday of each month
from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch is served and Mr.
Leahy gives a brief summary of what will be
discussed at the Wednesday evening School
Board meeting. EVERYONE is welcome.
DATES AND
TIMES TO REMEMBER FOR NOVEMBER:
Scottie’s
Skateland and Contest: November 23rd –
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Reflections Contest Deadline – November 18th
Candy Bar
Sales – Begin November 16th, end November
30th
Picture
Retakes – November 17th
Fall Book
Fair – November 14th-18th 9-3 Daily, and
Tuesday eve 6:00-8:00
PTA
Meeting – November 15th 6:15-6:45
Family
Read Night – November 15th after PTA Meeting
6:45-8:00
***A
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOUR
FAMILIES***
