Thank you!

Thanks to all who attended the meeting on the assignment of students to classrooms in the Hudson City School District.  If you were unable to attend, the handouts from the meeting are available at the Ellsworth Hill main office.

Inflatable Earth Balloon

     Ellsworth Hill is pleased to announce that we received a grant from the Burton D. Morgan Foundation to bring a giant globe to our school March 9-11.  The Earth Balloon as it is called is essentially a traveling classroom which offers students a “real world” view of the globe.  Due to its size, students are able to get a more accurate picture of the magnitude of our world, its size, its shape and the relationships between bodies of water and continents.  Each of our 2^nd grade and preschool classes will have the chance to enter the globe and participate in a session that correlates directly with our Ohio Content Standards.  Our teachers were privileged enough to enjoy this wonderful experience this past fall, and we know the kiddos will love it as well!  Make sure you ask your child about what he/she learned!

Helping Hands for Haiti

     Our preschool and second grade students, along with the Ellsworth Hill staff, raised  $1388.00 to help the people of Haiti during this great time of need.  The students were so excited to do their part!  All donations went to the American Red Cross Haitian Relief Fund. 

The Hudson PTO is currently looking for interested volunteers for the 2010/2011 school year. 

If you would enjoy working in the schools along side other parents and school administrators, PTO may be for you!  PTO is an organization dedicated to excellence in serving the Hudson City Schools.  This past year, PTO raised thousands of dollars to support our schools.  Whether you are new to the community or have lived in Hudson for years, this is a great way to get involved. 

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact PTO representatives Anne Mau (216) 535-9008, amau@roadrunner.com or Kerrie Orazen (330) 653-3393, Orazen@roadrunner.com

Hudson Schools would like to engage citizens in its strategic planning process:  parent volunteers needed. 
The Hudson Schools will begin a strategic planning process to look at goals, objectives and action plans for the next five years.  If you are interested in participating in this process, please let us know.  For more information click on site below:  How can you participate?

How can you participate?

PTA News

The PTA needs your help!  It's that time of year where you have the chance to reflect on how you can participate as a PTA volunteer for next school year.  We've broken volunteer activities into three categories based on your interests and availability.  Whether you would like to be a regular Board Member or Committee Member or help out with special events, or contribute by working on projects at home, there is a place for you.   To find out more about the mission of the PTA and possible volunteer opportunities, plan to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, March 17 at 11:00 am at the Hudson Library.  For more information, please e-mail info@hudson-pta.org or call Traci Miller at (330) 931-8427.

If you didn't have chance to attend the "Mean Girls, Mean Boys..." presentation on February 24, you will be able to watch it on HCTV!  Sherri Bevan Walsh, Summit County Prosecutor, Sue Tucker, Community Outreach Director for the Summit County Domestic Relations Court, and Judge Carol J. Dezso spent the evening educating parents and answering questions about how to deal with "Sexting, Bullies, & Victims."  Watch for more information about viewing dates and times!

Save the Date!  If your child participated in this year's Reflections Program, mark your calendars for the  Reflections Awards Ceremony, which will take place on Thursday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ellsworth Hill Auditorium.  Look for an invitation with more information to arrive soon!

The PTA wants to recognize an Outstanding Child Advocate!  Do you know someone who has made a positive difference in the lives of Hudson children and actively promotes and supports their well-being?   Please consider nominating someone: a teacher, counselor, parent, neighbor and/or volunteer who you feel makes a difference.  This award will be presented to our 2010 recipient at the Hudson PTA general meeting and Reflections Art Reception April 22, 2010. 

Just submit a written statement (250-350 words) of recommendation for "Outstanding Child Advocate" for a current resident, employee or volunteer in the Hudson City School District, explaining why you feel this person should be nominated.  Please send you nominees to the Hudson PTA Board of Directors by April 7, 2010 by e-mail to info@hudson-pta.org.  For additional information, please call Liz Dawson at (234) 380-1486.

A Special Thanks to Everyone Who Has Volunteered as a VIP in Our Building!  Our Ellsworth Hill Volunteers Have Logged 1668 Hours to Date!

Please Send in Your BoxTops and Acme Receipts!