Ellis Elementary Newsletter

☀️ School will be closed March 30-April 3 for Spring Break ☀️

Dinosaur Ridge Field Trip

4th Grade ELA-E went to Dinosaur Ridge! Ms. Rosenblatt’s class took a guided tour following the footprints of Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus, hiking a trail complete with fossils of worms, beetles, birds, reptiles, and three different types of dinosaurs.

Student highlights included the location where the first T-rex tooth was found, seeing plants fossilized and imagining what life was like back then, measuring their hands next to fossils, learning about horned dinosaurs, and identifying sandstone. Throughout the day they were able to connect what they learned on the tour with what they have learned in the classroom.

Two students practice yoga at Ellis Adventure day.

Pastries with the Principal

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us this past Tuesday to meet our new Principal, Mr. Anthony Muñiz! It was wonderful seeing so many friendly faces and sharing in community to kick off the day.

If you couldn't make it don't worry: we have two more opportunities for you to connect, share your thoughts, and get to know Mr. Muñiz.

Monday, April 27th
Tuesday, May 19th

We look forward to seeing you there!

March Eagle Awards

This morning we celebrate our Ellis Eagles for their hard work in the month of March! Each classroom awards one student for Literacy, Math, English Language Development, Specials Classes, and Leadership. All of our Eagles with perfect attendance are honored as well!

Spring Break: March 30-April 3 No School

Please have fun and be safe! We look forward to seeing our Ellis Eagles back in school on Monday, April 6. Please note that the Ellis playground will also be closed during Spring Break due to construction.

Important Dates

March 30 - April 3: Spring Break - No School

April 13: CSC Meeting, 3:00 - 4:00 in Room 129

April 7 - April 24: CMAS State Assessment Window

April 9: Ellis Night at Cane's

April 10: PAC Meeting for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Families at 7:30 am

April 15: Early Release Dismissal at 1:00

April 23-24: Eye Love Care Vision Program

April 23: ECE Field trip to the Zoo

April 24: Ellis Eagle Awards

May 1: No School for Students - Teacher Professional Learning

May 2: DPS STEAM Expo Saturday School Field Trip

May 12: All Together Now Musical Performance at DU

May 15: Field Day

May 19: International Day

May 28: 5th Grade Continuation

May 29: Last Day of School

Join the Ellis Community for Ellis Night at Cane's

Snack in the Classroom

We provide a healthy snack of fruits and vegetables for free to every Ellis student, every day.

To help our children feel their best and stay focused throughout the day, we kindly ask that only healthy snacks be sent to school. Avoiding candy and overly sugary treats during the school day support learning, energy, and overall well-being, helping every child succeed in the classroom.

How Sick is Too Sick?

Please keep your child home if they have:

•A fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher (must be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning)
•Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
•A frequent cough or trouble breathing
•A sore throat with fever or swollen glands
•A rash that’s new, spreading, or unexplained
•Red, irritated eyes with drainage

Please check out the How Sick is Too Sick guidelines from the Colorado Department of Health for more detailed information. Thank you for helping keep our school community healthy and happy!

Quick Links

Call the Main Office: (720) 424-7700