Elisa Nelson Center for Gifted Studies and Literacy Innovation

09/11/2026

📸 Picture Day is Tuesday! 📸

Don't forget, students should wear their school uniform for pictures. We can't wait to see all of those smiling faces as we capture this year's memories!

09/08/2026

🏆✨ We are proud to announce that Elisa Nelson Elementary has been recognized as a PBIS Florida Model School GOLD Award winner! ✨🏆

This prestigious recognition reflects our school's commitment to creating a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive. Through our schoolwide PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) framework, we focus on teaching and celebrating positive behaviors, building strong relationships, and supporting the success of all students.

This achievement would not be possible without the dedication of our students, staff, and families who work together each day to make ENE an amazing place to learn and grow. Thank you for helping us create a school culture where kindness, responsibility, respect, and safety are at the heart of everything we do.

09/03/2026

🔬🏖️ Gifted Learning in Action! 🏖️🔬

Our gifted students put their observation and critical thinking skills to work during a lesson on the Effects of Water Erosion on a Sandcastle. Students carefully observed the composition of sand and explored how water can change and shape landforms over time.

Throughout the investigation, students applied Gifted Goals 2, 3, 4, and 5 as they analyzed, questioned, collaborated, and drew conclusions from their observations. Hands-on learning experiences like this encourage students to think deeply, solve problems creatively, and make connections to real-world scientific concepts.

We love seeing our students take learning beyond the textbook and discover science through exploration! 🌊🏰

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Second grade mathematicians were on a mission today! 🧮🚁 Students participated in a Search and Rescue Mission where they used critical thinking, teamwork, and math skills to solve clues and complete challenges. What a fun way to make learning come alive!

09/02/2026

Great American Teach-In 2026 will be held on Wednesday, November 18! We are so excited to welcome interested parents and community members to speak about their careers or talents during this event. If you would like to be a speaker, please fill out our Speaker Interest Form at https://tinyurl.com/GATI2026. This is a popular event and speaker spaces will be filled on a first come, first served basis so don’t delay – sign up today! We can’t wait to see you there!

09/02/2026

🚀🔬 Second grade students leveled up their learning today by sorting science vocabulary into categories! Through this hands-on activity, students strengthened their understanding of key science concepts while building critical thinking and classification skills. We love seeing our young scientists actively engaged, collaborating with classmates, and making connections in their learning!

08/29/2026

🌟 A huge thank you to our incredible PTA for attending the PTA conference! Your dedication and support make a real difference for our school community. Together, we’re building a brighter future for our students! 💙📚

08/24/2026

🔬🌿 During science, our first-grade students went on a field study at ENE to explore how systems work in nature! Students observed the natural world, recorded their findings in science journals, and asked thoughtful questions about what they noticed.

This hands-on experience supported our science standards by encouraging students to investigate, generate explanations, and keep written and pictorial records of their discoveries. We loved seeing their curiosity and scientific thinking in action! 🌎✨