10/3 News from Eli Terry

Posted Date: 10/03/25 (4:09 PM)

News from Eli Terry

October 3, 2025

Dear Eli Terry Families,

Happy October. We had a great week of learning at Eli Terry and we all enjoyed this beautiful weather! Next week, we look forward to a full week of fun. Have a great weekend!

Mike & Kelley

Congratulations Elaine Sullivan!

On Monday, September 29th, Elaine Sullivan, ET Physical Education Teacher, was honored with the Vision Zero Connecticut Program of Distinction Award at the Department of Transportation in Newington.

This recognition celebrates the efforts of our students, staff, and community in supporting the mission of the Vision Zero Council. The award highlights work being done to make active transportation—such as walking, biking, and scootering—safer, more accessible, and more sustainable for our school community.

By earning this distinction, ET is not only reinforcing our commitment to student safety and wellness, but also serving as an example to encourage other districts across Connecticut to join the Vision Zero mission in their own communities.

A group of people stand together, holding a 'Vision Zero' award in front of a South Windsor backdrop.

A pictures of people walking and biking to school

Walk, Bike & Roll to School

On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, join Mrs. Sullivan at 8:20 am to Walk, Bike, or Roll into school. The bike ride will begin at the corner of Nevers Rd and Miller Rd, heading toward Eli Terry Elementary. Bicycle Safety will be practiced and encouraged throughout the ride. Please join if you can!

Walk, Bike & Roll

A graphic with the text 'School Picture Day' and a hanging camera.

Picture Day is Coming!

Picture Day is on October 9th! Please click on the following link for information on pre-ordering: ET Picture Day

Math Olympiad (MOEMS) is back at Eli Terry!

South Windsor Public Schools is excited to announce the return of the MOEMS Club for the 2025-2026 school year. This club is free of charge to all participants. The purpose of this club is to provide monthly problem solving contests for students. It is open to 5th grade and 4th grade students. MOEMS is an international organization that provides opportunities for students to engage with challenging math problems, wrestle with interesting puzzles and to develop problem-solving skills. Additional information about MOEMS can be found at moems.org.

This year we will be offering the MOEMS club for a total of 15 sessions from November 3rd through March 9th.

Registration closes on Monday, October 13th.

MOEMS Registration Link

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, October 8th-

Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day

Student Ambassador Meeting 7:45 AM

Early Release Wednesday, Dismissal at 12:45 PM

Thursday, October 9th- Picture Day

Monday, October 13th- No School- Indigenous Peoples' Day

Pictures from the Week

Children in a classroom setting, engaged in various activities.

Quick Links

Open House Presentations & FAQs

2025-26 SWPS District Calendar

Volunteer Registration

PTO

Colorful paint strokes and a paintbrush create a vibrant image for 'Paint Night'.

Highlights from Paint Night!

Thanks to all our talented artists who joined our Eli Terry Virtual Paint Night this past Tuesday. Thanks to Ms. Ashley at the Connecticut Art School for putting on this great event! Here is some of the great work!

Children proudly display their paintings of a school bus and a dog.

Children proudly display their colorful paintings of a school bus and a dog.

Children proudly display their paintings of a yellow school bus and a black dog.

Scholastic Book Fair

Our first book fair is coming up quickly! The fair website is now available for perusing titles that may be available for purchase, as well as setting up the very popular cashless eWallet!

Classroom teachers will send additional information regarding class visits through Parent Square - stay tuned!

Reminder, Family Night is Thursday, October 16 from 5:30-7:00!

Pumpkin Palooza and Fall Fest!

We’re excited to host our 1st Pumpkin Palooza & Fall Fest on Friday, October 24, 2025! This is the very first event of its kind at ET, and we are beyond excited to bring our Costume Dance & Fall Fest to life for the kiddos! Join us in creating a fun and festive night for our students and families!

2025-26 Student/Family Directory

Each year the PTO coordinates a Student/Family Directory. This is OPTIONAL but, if you would like your child's address/phone number/e-mail included please fill out this Google Form.

*NOTE: A separate form for each child in the family will need to be completed.

Teachers/Administrators/Staff are NOT allowed to give out this information so, this is a great way to be able to schedule play dates, birthday parties, etc.

This form will be available until October 3, 2025. At that time, the family directory will be put together and distributed electronically to all Eli Terry Families. It will then re-open again at the beginning of January 2026 and be re-published.

Any Questions? Please reach out to sweliterrypto@gmail.com. Thank you!

PTO Calendar of Events

Events in the Larger Community

S.W. Human Services Free Community Event

On Tuesday, October 7th at 6:30 PM at the South Windsor Community Center, we are hosting a free community event focused on supporting mental health, wellness, and preventing substance abuse. Our featured speaker will be Stephen Hill, founder of Speak Sobriety. Stephen is a young person in recovery, a bestselling author, recovery coach, defense attorney, and a nationally recognized speaker who connects powerfully with parents and youth.

This event is open to the entire South Windsor community. We’d greatly appreciate it if you could share the flyer (attached) with families through your regular parent communication channels.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, October 7th

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: South Windsor Community Center

Guest Speaker: Stephen Hill, Speak Sobriety

Cost: Free

Flyer for More Info: Stephen Hill - Prevention Matters

SW Y&F - School Attendance