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Communications Corner Fall Recap

What a great start it has been!

CommunicationsCorner Fall RecapWhat a great start it has been!

Routines are in place, we've had a GREAT first few months!

In the past few months, Ellington Public Schools has welcomed back students, the Board of Education has met with Administration, and our students and staff have attended athletic and school events! We have had a great start to the 22-23 school year. Now that the hustle and bustle of the holiday break is upon us, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy and healthy new year ahead. Enjoy these next few weeks and use the time as a mini-refresh before we welcome everyone back in 2023.


In this edition of Communications Corner, you'll find memories of the first days of school, special recognitions, and exciting press releases highlighting the successes of our district.


You will also find our newest way to communicate with you and share all the fun happenings -- Follow us at @boe.ellington on Instagram!


Finally, tell us what you want to see in the SPRING Edition...let us know using the form below!


Warm Regards,


-Jennifer Mullin, Communications Committee Chair

Ellington Public Schools Buck Learning Loss Trends
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September Special Recognition - Teacher Specialists

Our Math and Literacy Specialists attended the Sept. BOE Meeting to represent the work of our teachers who help our students progress and grow academically throughout the year.
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October Special Recognition - EHS Football Team

Our AD, coaches and players joined us at the BOE meeting as our October Special Recognition recipient for their display of sportsmanship, maturity and respect when paired with their rival, the Rockville football team, for an afternoon of camaraderie and inter-team bonding.
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EPS Honors All Who Served

VIsit our YouTube page for our Verteran's Day Educaiton in Ellignton video.

Visit our channel today! @EllingtonPublicSchoolsCT

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SAFE GRAD Video Production - Brett Lussier - November Recognition

Mr. Guidry was happy to recognize Brett at the November Board meeting for his work promoting Safe Grad. Thank you, Brett! Great job!
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December Recognition - EDUinnovate Grant Recipients

EDUinnovate awarded Ellington teachers over $24k for their initiatives. They were recognized at December's BOE meeting. Thank you to Jeff from EDUinnovate for presenting!
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December Recognition - Fire Safety Poster Contest Winners!

Students from Crystal Lake, Center, and Windermere took 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the Fire Prevention Poster Contest. There were also three honorable mentions! Great job to our students for sharing the importance of Fire Safety and to Fire Marshal York for sharing information about the program!
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ASL Students sign at the December Meeting

EHS American Sign Language students attended December's BOE meeting to sign the National Anthem to start the meeting. They were AMAZING and we look forward to having them back the Spring!
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Annual Windermere Holiday Boutique - Great Success!

Board members Underwood and Moser stepped in to assist at Windermere's Holiday Boutique. So many smiling faces and an event that is looked forward to each year!
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EHS Liaison Angie Moser and Board Members Marcia Kupferschmid and Kerry Socha attended this past weekend!

The Opening Knight Players, Ellington High School’s Drama Club, produced the annual Christmas comedy Christmas in Pine Tree Corners on December 9th and 10th. Liaison Moser commented that the students did a great job!
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2022 Holiday Card Challenge

EPS participated in the Holiday Card Challenge sending over 750 cards to our military to wish them a Happy Holiday season! The Board was so impressed with the many moving Veterans Day activities that occurred in the month of November.
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Community Design Session

A great turn out on October 19th!
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Board Members Socha, Underwood and Dzen at the Windermere Design Session

Board Members, Town Officials, and the community attend the Design Session at Windermere School.
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Greg Smolley, DRA Architects

Mr. Smolley presents a layout of the lot for the new Windermere Building Project.
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Coffee Talks at EMS

Liaison Socha shared that she was very pleased to hear about this monthly opportunity for parent-Administration communication at EMS! Board Member Moser has also attended these events. Sign up for one if you haven't already!
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National Walk to School Day - Center School

It was so great to see our friends celebrating community and exercise on Walk to School Day 2022!
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Crystal Lake Trunk or Treat!

The Crystal Lake School Community had their Trunk or Treat! Liaison Underwood was happy to see a great turnout for this great community event!
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Unity Day at Center School

Board Liaison Kupferschmid was so happy to see this message built on the playground fence by our Center School Friends!
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Windermere Color Run 2022!

What a fun event - Principal Hill was ready to go!
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Harvest Parade at Arbor Park

The community gathered at beautiful Arbor Park on Halloween for the annual Harvest parade put on by Center School. Liaison Kupferschmid dressed for the occasion to cheer on Center's students and staff!
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Virtual Author visit at Ellington High School - Board Members behind the scenes!

Angie Moser and Marcia Kupferschmid @ EHS for a virtual author visit and live cooking session with the author of THE VINTAGE BAKER by Jesse Sheehan.
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Our Boards Collaborate!

Ellington's Boards of Education, Selectmen, and Finance came together for a Special Meeting to discuss HVAC Grants. One of many examples of our Boards collaborating on important projects. You can watch the workshop HERE.
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Board of Education New Teacher Meet and Greet 2022

Ahead of the September Board meeting, Board members, Administration and our newly hired teachers gathered for a Meet and Greet. Attendees shared stories relating them to the Seeds of Civility. We had great turn out and enjoyed being together for this fun event

welcoming our new teachers!

From Left: Board Vice Chair Dr. Mike Young, Board Member Marcia Kupferschmid, Special Education Supervisor Melissa Habernen, Board Chair Jennifer Dzen, EHS Asst. Principal Marc Richard, Director of Athletics and Wellness Anderson Rawlins, Board Secretary Jennifer Mullin and Board Member Miriam Underwood. Also in attendance: Board Member Angela Moser.

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EPS had it's first 2-hr. delay of the year!

Watch our Inclement Weather Process HERE. Be sure that your contact information is up-to-date in your Parent Portal to receive these notifications. For assistance with login into your Parent Portal contact, Marc Levine in IT at mlevine@ellingtonschools.net.

An update from the Policy Committee:

The Policy Committee has been very busy with an extensive review of EPS' policy manual. We have worked diligently to ensure all our policies are relevant and up to date partnering with Shipman & Goodwin. You can view our new Policy Page layout here HERE.


If you're seeking a specific policy or have questions regarding the most up-to-date version of a policy, please contact the Superintendent's office at 860-896-2300.


-Angela Moser, Policy Committee Chair

Don't miss out on past Communications...check out our previous newsletters below! Don't miss out on past Communications...check out our previous newsletters below!

September Newsletter
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Board Clerk Contact Info

Contact Tracey with your BOE meeting questions, comments or ideas!


Tracey Deptula, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Board Clerk

Email: tdeptula@ellingtonschools.net

Phone: 860-896-2300

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Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023, 06:00 PM

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37 Maple Street, Ellington, CT, USA

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