Ella Canavan Elementary

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    A Message from the Principal...

     

    Welcome to Ella Canavan Elementary!  At Ella Canavan, we strive to provide opportunities for all students to reach their full potential.  Our teachers are dedicated to bringing the curriculum to life and supporting deeper learning in both the classroom and our new MakerSpace lab.  We also provide various club choices, such as Chess Club, Theater Club, Glee Club, Bell Choir, 24 Club, Garden Club, Art Club, and many more.  By providing engaging activities both in and out of the classroom, we work daily to create lifelong learners and leaders at Ella Canavan.

     

    Ella Canavan is also fortunate to have a very active and supportive PTO.  Due to their dedication, they are able to sponsor many programs at our school.  Some of the programs PTO sponsors include MadCap puppets, Kidscripts by Magical Theater, a book for every student during Right to Read week, and field trips for each grade level.  If you would like to learn more, please check out the PTO Website or attend an upcoming meeting.

     

    We are excited to welcome you to our school community and encourage you to reach out with any questions or suggestions that you may have.

     

    Gretchen Newton, Principal



     

     

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    Building Information

     

    Ella Canavan    Ella Canavan Elementary School

       825 Lawrence Street

       Medina, Ohio 44256

     

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    Principal:                      Gretchen Newton

    Secretaries:                  Christina Rutter

                                          Connie Rittmaier

                                         

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    Phone:                      330-636-4000

    FAX:                           330-636-3829

     

    ATTENDANCE LINE:     330-636-4004

    Please call the attendance line if your child will be absent or tardy.  

     

    Building Hours:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    School Hours:  8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

    Tardy Bell rings at 8:55 a.m.

    Student Dismissal:  3:20 p.m.

     


    Canavan Daily Schedule

    For our regular bell schedule, list of early release dates and dismissal times, click here.

     


    Winter Dress

    Weather permitting, students have recess outside each day.  A decision to have outside recess during cold weather depends upon the temperature and the wind chill factor.  All students will be outside for recess when the temperature is 20 degrees and above.  Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately.  Boots, hats, scarves, gloves and warm coats are necessary.  


     

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  • K Registration

     

    Welcome To Kindergarten!

    Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN.   Students registering for the 25-26 school year must be 5 years of age on or before August 1, 2025. 

     

    ALL REGISTRATION IS DONE ONLINE.  For more information, please click here

     

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  • KINDERGARTEN STAGGERED START INFORMATION

    Tuesday, August 19,2025 is the first day of school for grades 1-5. 

    Kindergarten students will have a staggered start:

    Last names A-L: Tuesday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 20

    Last names M-Z:  Thursday, August 21, and Friday, August 22

     

    ALL Kindergarten students will attend on Monday, August 25.

     

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  • Meet the Teacher Image

     

    Meet the Teacher Night is AUGUST 18, 2025.  Last names A-L will be from 5:30pm-6:15pm and Last Names M-Z will be from 6:15pm-7:00pm.

     

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  • Here Comes the Bus

    Here Comes the Bus is a bus tracking

    APP for parents.

    Check scheduled and actual arrival times, get real-time notification when the bus is near. 

    For more information, click here

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  • School Supply List

     

    Click 2025-2026 School Supply List  to view Canavan Elementary's school supply list for 2025-2026. 

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  • 2025-2026 SCHOOL FEES

    K & 1st - $32.80

    2nd - $32.80* ; 3rd - $36.00*

    4th & 5th - $43.00*

    * Chromebook insurance - $30.00

    Cash, check or pay online using payschoolscentral.com

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  • finalforms

    Annual registration information can now be updated at medina-oh.finalforms.com  Need help creating an account? Click here for instructions.

     

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  • PARENT RESOURCES

     

    Visit our Parent Resource page for forms, handbooks and link to the parent portal.

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  • ELLA CANAVAN PTO

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    Connect with our PTO on Facebook, Twitter - Join the fun!

     

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  • SCHOOL LUNCH


    Visit the Food Service & Child Nutrition Webpage for lunch menus, pricing and payment information. 

     

    Lunch Menu

     

     Lunch Menu 

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