Week of September 22 - 26

Ellsworth Hill: Important Dates and Reminders:

• September 22 - 26, 2025 - Start with Hello Week
• September 25, 2025 - Wear your Explorer attire
• October 1, 2025 - Hudson Community First - Smile Day
• October 8, 2025 - Walk, Bike or Roll to School Day
• October 8-9, 2025 - Parent Teacher Conferences
• October 10, 2025 - No School
• October 16, 2025 - PTO Drive-In Movie Night
• October 17, 2025 - No School - Teacher Records Day
• October 31, 2025 - Halloween Parades
• November 3, 2025 - Picture Retake Day
• November 3, 2025 - Ready, Set, Relax

Start with Hello Week - week of 9/22: 

• During the week of September 22, we will share the positive message of Start with Hello week with our students via morning announcements. 

• The purpose of Start with Hello week is to help build connections among students and counteract loneliness. With a focus on positive actions students and staff can do, we hope to build upon our culture of inclusiveness. 

• On Thursday, September 25, as part of Start with Hello week, everyone within Hudson Schools will be encouraged to wear Explorer attire to celebrate our Hudson family and that we are all here to support one another.

Ellsworth Hill Yearbooks Orders - Online at Jostens.com before February 14th. Order a Yearbook Here: Ellsworth Hill Elementary Yearbook Sale. 

**To guarantee that your student receives a yearbook, you must purchase BEFORE 2/14/26. Yearbooks cost $25. After 2/14/26, any extra yearbooks will be sold cash & carry first come first serve and will cost $30.**

If your student has been approved to receive free or reduced lunch and you would like assistance with a picture package, please contact Julie Schultz at 330-653-1443 or email her at schultzj@hudson.k12.oh.us.  

Show your Ellsworth SPIRIT! Design our Yearbook Cover!  This year's theme is 'Dream Big!" Click here to learn more: Ellsworth Yearbook Cover Instructions.  All artwork is due by November 5th.

New Sign IN/Sign OUT procedure:  To help parents with signing in or out your students, we have moved to a Google Form via a QR Code. Parents should bring their ID and phone when signing in/out students. Parents, we ask that you complete the form before the student can be released.

Walk, Bike and Roll to School

 

Hudson VIP

Are you interested in becoming an Ellsworth Hill Lunch Volunteer for the school year? Click the link to see available days - EH Lunch Volunteer SignUp Genius

Hudson PTO

SAVE THE DATE for our PTO Drive-In Movie night, which will be on October 16th.

Ellsworth Hill PTO Unfundraiser - Last day to donate has been EXTENDED! Get your donations in by September 28th! - We are raising money and you don’t have to sell a thing! 100% of donations given directly support our school. Donate now at Hudson PTO Ellsworth Hill!  NOW EXTENDED until September 28th. 

 

Hudson Community First

October is Hudson Community First's Take a Second. Make a Difference. Month. Know someone making a difference for children or youth in Hudson? Nominate community members (youth or adults) for the Take a Second. Make a Difference. Award at hudsoncommunityfirst.com/tas-mad  Due October 1st!

Hudson Community First invites parents and guardians to attend PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL WORLD presented by author Dr. Devorah Heitner. Wednesday, October 15 @ 7:00 pm in the Hudson Middle School Auditorium. 

► Mentor your child as they grow up with apps like Roblox, Instagram, TikTok, and Discord ► Understand how mentoring over monitoring with screens actually works ► Help your child navigate a world where they can be exposed to problematic content ► Encourage your child to be thoughtful about their digital footprint and reputation ► Work on sleep habits to get enough rest ► Find the balance between plugged and unplugged activities ► Teach your child strategies to recognize how social media affects their mood and mental health and when to take a break ► Support your child in staying true to themselves as they grow up “in public” on social media apps

Register for the FREE event here:  api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/communityofcare101525

For event information about district and community events, please view the latest Peachjar flyers here: My Peachjar

2025-202 SUPPLY LISTS:  Ellsworth Hill Elementary School Supply List

 Due to updates to Raptor security system, you MUST bring your driver’s license to scan to enter the building each time you visit.

      Is your child sick? When To Stay Home Flyer

      Notes from the NURSE: Should my child stay home? 

NUTRITION SERVICES:  MENU BELOW for EH and MCD   

Menu Changes: September 17th is now French Toast Sticks or EZ Jammers and September 26th is now Mini Cheese Pizza Triangles or EZ Jammers.

 

Be sure to keep your students' lunch balance current. Pay Schools Central  

Nutrition Services: Ellsworth Hill will be serving breakfast and lunch this year. Breakfast rates are: $1.75 or $2.00 per meal. Lunch is $3.25.

Please follow this Free and Reduced Lunch for an application for free/reduced lunch. Our nutrition program is no longer universally free. To place money in your child's account, follow this link Pay Schools Central

Birthday Treat Guidelines Click Here

Safe Snack List

Ellsworth Hill Daily Schedule:

Students’ School Day Begins:

• 8:45 AM 1st bell rings. Students begin entering the building & report to classrooms.
• 9:00 AM School begins for all students. Tardy bell rings. Students should be in their classrooms.  Please make every effort to have your student here on time. 

Dismissal:

• 3:41 PM Walkers and bike riders are dismissed to the playground.
• 3:42 PM Car riders are dismissed to the gym and exit to the playground.
• 3:45 PM Bus riders are called over the PA in order of arrival and dismissed to the bus lot.

♦♦ Parent Pick-Up Reminder: Please display the car rider sign with your child's name on it in the front window/passenger side of your car. LEAVE your sign in your window until your child is in the car with you. If you need a sign please let the classroom teacher know and one can be sent home.