11/13 News from Eli Terry

South Windsor Public Schools is looking for caring, reliable individuals to join our team as paraeducators and substitute teachers. Whether you want to get involved in our community or gain classroom experience, we would love to have you work alongside our wonderful students and staff!

- Substitute Teachers: Flexible daily schedule at $125/day (bachelor’s degree or prior experience with school-aged children required).

- Paraeducators: $22.46–$28.49/hour based on role and experience, with benefits available for positions of 30+ hours/week (associate’s degree or ability to earn a passing score on the ParaPathways exam required).

Know a friend, neighbor, or relative who would be a great fit? Please pass this along!

Learn more and apply today: South Windsor Public Schools Employment (or reach out to any of our school administrators with questions).

This past Wednesday was a truly special day at Eli Terry as we came together to honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country. We were incredibly fortunate to welcome 37 veterans to our school for a heartfelt Veterans Day assembly!

Our students proudly performed songs representing each of the six branches of the United States military, paying tribute to the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of those who have served. Following the assembly, our honored guests visited classrooms, where students had the wonderful opportunity to hear their stories, ask questions, and learn firsthand about their experiences.

What an incredible learning experience for our students! We are so grateful that our students had the opportunity to connect with our nation's true heroes and gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of service, sacrifice, and patriotism.

To all of our veterans, thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and for sharing this special day with our Eli Terry community. 

Next week, our students will focus on the second pillar of being Empowered: "I Take Responsibility!" Students will learn that their choices and actions matter and can have a positive impact on themselves, their classmates, and our entire school community. Empowered students take ownership of their actions, make thoughtful decisions, and show leadership by being someone others can count on!

Our Challenges for Next Week:

Family Connection: Encourage your child to share a choice they made that positively impacted someone else. Small choices can make a big difference!

Please click here for more information on this year's Invention Convention

Student Ambassadors are collecting food donations to create holiday meal boxes and baskets. To ensure we have a balanced variety of items, each grade level is being asked to contribute specific non-perishable goods:

Collection Dates: Monday, October 26 – Friday, November 20 

South Windsor Public Schools is now accepting applications for community peer role models in the preschool outreach program (POP) for the 2027-2028 school year. If you are interested in this opportunity for your child, please complete the Preschool Outreach Program (POP) Inquiry Form. Peer role model screenings will begin in January 2027. You can learn more about POP by accessing our school district's website.

Monday, November 16-  Crazy 8s Club (Grades 1 & 2) 3:30-4:30 PM

Tuesday, November 17- MOEMS (Grades 4 & 5) 7:30-8:25 AM; Imagi-Coding Club (Grades 4 & 5) 7:30-8:25 AM

Wednesday, November 18- Science Olympiad Club (Grades 2 & 3) 7:30-8:25 AM; Student Ambassadors 7:45-8:25; Early Dismissal, Dismissal at 12:45 PM

Thursday, November 19- Crazy 8s Club (Grades 3-5) 3:30-4:30 PM; Picture Retake Day; Family STEM & Math Night 6:30-7:45 PM

Our Holiday Fair is coming up, and we need LOTS of helping hands to make it a success! 

We’re especially looking for volunteers to help with gift wrapping! There will be plenty of presents to wrap, so the more helpers we have, the better!

This is also the perfect opportunity to get grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other special family members involved in our school community. You don’t have to be a parent to join in the fun! 

Let's make this year's Holiday Fair extra special together!

Many hands make light work, and we can't do it without you! 

Sign up here to be a volunteer at the Holiday Fair on December 4th!

The PTO has partnered with BJ's for a fundraiser that goes until 11/30/2026. BJ's donates $10 directly back to the PTO for every new Club and new Club+ signup opened with your custom link or code. 

BJ's Club Membership: New members join for just $10 (regularly $60) for 1 year with BJ's Easy Renewal.

BJ's Club+ Membership: New members join for $50 (regularly $120) for 1 year with BJ's Easy Renewal. This level earns 2% back in rewards, 5¢ off per gallon at BJ's Gas, includes free curbside pickup and two free same-day deliveries. 

Existing Members: Current members can renew their Club Membership for $50 or their Club+ Membership for $100.