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What's the Ellison LetterMachine? |

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The ownership of the patented Ellison LetterMachine, the original letter and shape cutting system, is shared by participating member schools through the Valley City Area Teacher Center. These schools have chosen to become partners in this project by pooling dollars to purchase the equipment and a growing library of dies. The Teacher Center prepares an annual travel schedule for the two Ellison LetterMachines along with a selection of dies to visit area schools throughout the school year. The two machines and dies library spend summers at the Teacher Center and can be used by VCSU and area educators. Communications related to use of the Ellison LetterMachines should be made with the Teacher Center at (701) 845-7221 or sandy.zahn@sendit.nodak.edu |
Ellison Letter Machine
Schedule & Materials for Machine I
Schedule & Materials for Machine II
| Machine I - Boxes included: A, B, D, I, L, M, O, P | ||
| St. Kates | Sept. 2 - Sept. 26 | Carol Gulka |
| Page | Sept. 27 - Oct. 10 | Lucas Soine |
| Buffalo (MV) | Oct. 11 - Oct. 24 | Pat Johnson/MaryLee Robinson |
| Oriska (MV) | Oct. 25 - Nov. 7 | Pat Johnson/Adele Smith |
| Washington, VC | Nov. 8 - Nov. 21 | Wayne Denault/Natalie Boe |
| Jefferson, VC | Nov. 22 - Dec. 5 | Troy Miller/Tracey Zaun |
| Griggs Co. Central | Dec. 6 - Dec. 19 | Audrey Faul |
| Pingree Buchanan | Dec. 20 - Jan 16 | Terrie Neys/Dennis Adair |
Exchange Dies between Pingree
Buchanan and Kulm
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| Kulm | Jan. 17 - Jan 30 | Pat Rutschke |
| Ellendale | Jan. 31 - Feb. 13 | Jane Reisenauer |
| Edgeley | Feb. 14 - Feb. 27 | Tyler Hanson |
| LaMoure | Feb. 28 - Mar. 13 | Denise Musland |
| Litchville Marion | Mar. 14 - Mar. 27 | Faye Bubach |
| Montpelier | Mar. 28 - Apr. 10 | Mary Steele |
| Machine II - Boxes included: C, E, F, G, H, J, K, N, Q | ||
| St. Kates | Sept. 2 - Sept. 26 | Carol Gulka |
| Montpelier | Sept. 27 - Oct. 10 | Mary Steele |
| Litchville Marion | Oct. 11 - Oct. 24 | Faye Bubach |
| LaMoure | Oct. 25 - Nov 7 | Denise Musland |
| Edgeley | Nov. 8 - Nov. 21 | Tyler Hanson |
| Ellendale | Nov. 22 - Dec. 5 | Jane Reisenauer |
| Kulm | Dec. 6 - Dec. 19 | Pat Rutschke |
Exchange Dies between Pingree
Buchanan and Kulm
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| Pingree-Buchanan | Jan. 17 - Jan. 30 | Terrie Neys/Dennis Adair |
| Griggs County Central | Jan. 31 - Feb 13 | Audrey Faul |
| Jefferson, VC | Feb. 14 - Feb 27 | Troy Miller/Jill Kvilvang |
| Washington, VC | Feb. 28 - Mar. 13 | Wayne Denault/Tracey Zaun |
| Oriska (MV) | Mar. 14 - Mar. 27 | Pat Johnson/Adele Smith |
| Buffalo (MV) | Mar. 28 - Apr. 10 | Pat Johnson/Marylee Robinson |
| Page | Apr. 10 - Apr. 24 | Lucas Soine |
Dies for Machine I include the following: Boxes A, B, D, I, L, M, O, P
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Box A
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| Block Capital Letters - 5" 26 A-Z Dies & 2 Punctuation Dies(11151-5) |
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Box B
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| XL Star #1B (14732) | XL Pop-Up Multiple (13347) |
| XL Camera Photo (12524) | XL Crayon (12963) |
| XL Hand, open (12782) | XL Spider Web (14706) |
| XL Frog #2 (13422) | XL Schoolhouse (14563) |
XL Music I (treble clef) (16139) |
XL Music II (whole, 1/2, 1/4 notes) (16142) |
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Box D
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| Block Numbers - 5" (0-9) (16292-5) | Lg Apple (12078) |
| Lg Leaf, Oak (14056) | Lg Football (13394) |
Lg Christmas Stocking (12808) |
Lg Snowman (14660) |
Lg Heart #1B (13604) |
Lg Shamrock (14604) |
| Lg Rabbit #1 (14446) | Lg Sailboat (14526) |
| Lg Graduate Cap (13546) | Lg Bug/Insect Set (16838) |
| Lg Flashcard Wheel Set (16753) | Lg Graduate Boy (13510) |
| Lg Graduate Girl (13518) | Lg Ghost (13456) |
| Lg Bat, Clothespin (12198) | |
| Box I |
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| XL Cowboy (12945) |
XL CowGirl (12943) |
| XLGreeting Dad (12726) | XL Greeting Mom (12734) |
| XL Planets #1 (14315) |
XL Planets #2 (14317) |
| XL Game Board (14317) | XL Card Holder (12586) |
| XL Kite, Sled 3-D (13747) | |
Box L |
| Vagabond Capital Letters - 3" 26 A-Z Dies and 2 Punctuation Dies (11210-3)* |
Box M |
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| Vagabond Lowercase Letters - 3" 23 a-z Dies (11208-3)* | |
| Lg Car, Puffy (13402) | Lg Happy Face (23758) |
Box O |
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| Lg Tesellating 'T' (19078) | Lg Horse (13650) |
| Lg Circle (15750) | Lg USA - printed (17880) |
| Lg Bird #3 (12264) | Lg Kite (13745) |
| Lg Cat (21744) | Lg Pinwheel (14307) |
| Lg Cow (21748) | Lg Ice Cream Cone #2 (18406) |
| Lg Dog (21750) | Lg Ice Cream Scoop (13678) |
| Lg Pilgrim Hat (12812) | Lg BB Santa Head (21244) |
| Lg Birch Leaf (23809) | Lg Pattern Blocks - Multiple (16703) |
| Lg Snowflake #4 (13932) | Lg Maple Leaf #2 (16561) |
| Lg Snowflake #3 (23825) | Lg Christmas light (15139) |
| Lg Duck (15869) | Lg Pig (23754) |
| Lg Tetronimoes (18639) | |
| Lg Husky Dog (13102) | Lg Tangram (19074) |
| Box P | |
| DC Border/Fence (14710) | DC Mask (21254) |
| XL BB Mask (13801) | XL Footprint #2 (21756) |
| XL Rainbow (12382) | XL Spiral (18770) |
| XL Tractor (14468) | XL Word "Read" w/Book (26211) New 08-09! |
| XL Tag (21692) New 08-09! |
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Other Materials
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| XL LetterMachine (ELMX) | 5 black 30 slot storage racks in black holders (for LG die) |
| 3 black 10 slot storage racks in black holder (for XL die) | 20 qt. Sterilite tub |
| 3-ring white notebook | Die Pack & Test Die |
| Hex Wrench | EXTRA 3 Cutting Pads |
| Mylar Shims | Idea Factory: Workshop I |
| Idea Factory: Workshop II | Maintenance Video (XL) |
| Ellison catalog | CUT IT OUT! - Idea Book |
Dies for Machine II include the following: Boxes C, E, F, G, H, J, K, N, Q
Box C |
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| Block Numbers - 3" (0-9) (16292-3) | Lg Nameplate/Apple (13009) |
| Lg Train Set (16686 | Lg T-shirt (15119) |
| Lg Clown (12854) | Lg House (13662) |
| Sm Calendar Set (12 dies) (16779) | Lg Arrows (12092) |
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Box E
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| Block Lower Case - 3" (11149-3) | 23 Letter Dies |
| Lg Tennis Shoe #2 (17481) | Lg Fish #4 (17685) |
| Lg Banner #2 (12166) | Lg Hexagon (15727) |
| Lg Grass Patch (17456) | Lg Anchor (12060) |
| Lg Key #2 (13733) | |
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Box F
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| Block Capital Letters - 3" (11151-3) | 26 Letter Dies (A-Z) & 2 Punctuation Dies |
| Lg Raindrops (14466) |
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Box G
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| XL Birthday Cake (12270) | XL Award 1B (12102) |
| XL Leaf, Maple (13900) | XL 15-piece Puzzle #3 (14422) |
| XL Card, Window #1 (12583) | XL Envelope #4 A6 (17445) |
| XL Gingerbread Man (13468) | XL Teddy Bear #1C (15041) |
| XL Tree, Bare (15147) |
XL Picture, Frame, 3 (3 1/2 x 5) (14277) |
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Box H
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| Lg Apple (12078) | Lg Pumpkin #1B (14410) |
| Lg Turkey (15168) | Lg Christmas Tree #1 (12804) |
| Lg Snowflake (14658) | Lg Heart #1A (13612) |
| Lg Sun #1A (14997) | Lg Flower #1A (13329) |
| Lg School Bus #1A (1455) | Lg Beach Umbrella (12208) |
| Lg Butterfly #1 (12490) |
Lg Fraction Fringe Set(16717) |
| Lg Picture Frame/rectangle (14265) | Lg Dinosaur Set (16688) |
| Lg Bingo Set (16697) | Lg Bookmark Pencil (12335) |
| Lg Slide Together Polygons (19494) | |
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Box J
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| XL USA Puzzle #1 (16732) | XL North Dakota (18550) |
| DC Border/Stars (12410) | XL Bag #1 (12152) |
| XL Card, Window #3 (12598) | DC Accordian Fold #1 (12026) |
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Box K
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| Lollipop Shadow Capitol Letters- 3" -26 A-Z & 2 Punct. (11188-3) | |
| Lg Kite (13745) | Lg Pinwheel (12026) |
Box N
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| XL Baseball (12186) | XL Apple (21740) |
| XL Basketball (12188) | XL Firetruck (13288) |
| XL Football (13394) | XL Penguin (14228) |
| XL Volleyball (15206) | XL Stovepipe Hat (26179) New 08-09! |
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Box Q ALL New Box 08-09!!!
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| Lg Bookmarks (16712) 4 dies: teddy bear, elephant, start, heart | Lg Circle 1/5 (15762) |
| Lg Eagle Mascot Bookmark (26147) | Lg Circle 1/6 (15765) |
| Lg Picture Frame Back (14281) | Lg Circle 1/8 (15768) |
| Lg Picture Frame (18627) | Lg Circle 1/10 (15778) |
| Lg Circle 1/4 (15759) | Lg Circle 1/12 (15781) |
| Lg Circle 1/2 (15753) | |
| Lg Circle 1/3 (15756) | |
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Other Materials
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| XL LetterMachine (ELMX) | 5 black 30 slot storage racks in black holders (for LG die) |
| 3 black 20 slot storage racks in black holder (for XL die) | 20 qt. Sterilite tub |
| 3-ring white notebook | Die Pack & Test Die |
| Hex Wrench | EXTRA 3 Cutting Pads |
| Mylar Shims | Idea Factory: Workshop I |
| Idea Factory: Workshop II | Maintenance Video (XL) |
| Ellison catalog | MANIPULATIVES - Idea Book |