Dear Families,
Due to a shortage, the following intersection will be without a crossing guard this afternoon:
*Lincoln & Central
*Founders School crossing
First-semester STEM internship classes presented their work to family, friends, and fellow students. Some places where students interned are the Mountain View Animal Hospital, UVM Medical Center, Prolytix, and Saint Michael's Neuroscience Department. The EHS STEM Academy thanks all community partners who made this a valuable experience for the students!
🎥 The Voices for Inclusion in Essex and Westford invites you to a screening of Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution on Monday, January 22 from 6:30-9 p.m. in the EHS Auditorium. This documentary tells the story of Camp Jened, a summer camp for teenagers with disabilities that transformed young people’s lives and ignited a landmark movement for disability justice. Please RSVP to this event 👉 https://bit.ly/48u2DRB
January is School Board Recognition Month. We thank our EWSD School Board Members for their hard work and dedication to our schools!
Get to know the Principal of Summit Street School - Colleen Birner! We invite all students, parents, and community members to learn more about each principal leading our schools. In this series, principals share what they are most proud of, recent accomplishments, and hobbies they enjoy. 👏👏 https://bit.ly/3U2q545
Sarah Marcotte from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory virtually visited CTE's Pre-Tech 2 English class (and a few students from Engineering) to learn about what's happening on Mars. This follows a research unit in which a few students chose to focus on space. Sarah walked through the developments of current and past Mars rovers and discussed how core samples are taken from the planet in preparation for transport back to Earth for study. They also learned about the craters and water basins left behind from a time when Mars was abundant with water. 🚀🚀
EWSD prekindergarten registration is now open! Families must complete and submit the registration form to request a spot in an EWSD prekindergarten classroom for the 2024-2025 school year. 👉 https://bit.ly/47rtgFt 🎒🎒
Ms. English's 5th grade class participated in a Four Winds Winter lesson, where they discussed ecosystems, habitats, and winter tracking of common wildlife in our area. Students were able to investigate deer skeletons, hoofs, and pelts! Students also performed a skit to learn more about food webs. 🦌❄️👏
🔔 Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, January 15!
The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tue., January 16th starting at 6:30 p.m. in the EHS Library. The full meeting will be available to watch on Facebook Live thanks to the Media Factory.
Agenda items for the meeting include:
* Announced Tuition
* Set High School Choice Capacity
* D6 Class Size Information
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: www.ewsd.org/schoolboard
All high school students are welcome and encouraged to apply for enrollment in a program at CTE for the 2024-2025 school year. For information on the application process and upcoming deadlines 👉 https://bit.ly/41OpsNs 👏😀❗
5th graders at FMS received a visit from the UVM Watershed Alliance! They discussed watersheds and how it impacts our community. 💧👏
Dear Families and Staff,
Please provide extra time this morning as part of your commute as there have been reports of trees and power lines down in certain spots in our area due to the high winds overnight that are causing potential detours.
🌟The EWSD is hiring Mainstream Instructional Assistants for grades Prek-5th. 💡 Please share this post and spread the word! 🔍 For more information about the positions and how to apply, visit ewsd.org/jobs. 📈
Go Hornets! 👀🐝🏀
Graduates of the STEM Academy revisited EHS to share insights with current STEM students, reflecting on their college experiences and professional journeys. They engaged in discussions, responding to questions and highlighting the instrumental role the STEM academy played in shaping their paths! 👏👏
The third annual dodgeball tournament at EMS is underway! Thanks to the Athletic Leadership Council for organizing! 🦅🦅
The Heavenly Food Pantry, located at the First Congregational Church on Main Street in Essex Junction, will be open to families residing in Essex, Essex Junction, and Westford on Monday, January 8, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Beginning at 5:30, families arriving will be given a number and asked to wait in the sanctuary for their number to be called. They will then be registered and guided to the pantry for food. A volunteer will greet and escort them around the pantry, allowing them to make selections of their choosing. After food is gathered, it will be weighed (information for pantry use only) and another volunteer will bring the food to the family’s vehicle. Shopping carts will be made available for those within walking distance of the pantry.
As usual, there are no income requirements to visit the food pantry and a variety of food is available to everyone; however, additional food is provided by the USDA once a month to eligible families who fall below federally mandated guidelines.
Families not able to attend the pantry may call the Church office at 878-5745 between 9:00 a.m. and noon today or Monday to leave contact information (name, address, phone number) so delivery arrangements can be made. A follow-up call to complete registration will take place on Monday. Families are currently able to visit the pantry each time it is open on the 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and the 4th Thursday of the month from 3:00-6:00 p.m. (except for November and December when it is the 3rd Thursday).
All of Essex Elementary School joined together for 'Music Together' time to practice songs they've learned with music teacher, Kara Krikorian. 🎶 https://bit.ly/3NOeguw