Spirit Week begins Monday, September 30th.
Monday will be Neon Day!
The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tue., October 1 starting at 6:30 p.m. The full meeting will be available to watch on Facebook Live thanks to the Media Factory (https://www.facebook.com/BTVMediaFactory).
Agenda items for the meeting include:
* Superintendent Search Update
* Youth Truth Survey
* FY26 Budget - Legislative Update
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: http://www.ewsd.org/schoolboard
The Northern New England TESOL networking event brought together educators and leaders of English language learners from across the state. Co-led by EWSD's Tamara Eklof (Parks) and Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld, the event focused on supporting multilingual students in early English acquisition.
Attendees participated in topic-specific discussions and heard from Multilingual Learners (ML) and State Title III Directors. All registered participants also received a book from Dr. Honigsfeld!
Acting Superintendent Jackie Ramsay-Tolman visited schools in the EWSD alongside the student school board representatives to talk to students in different grade levels about their back to school experiences. 🎤👍https://youtu.be/qdz_X50xAGc?feature=shared
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 Thursday, September 26, from 3-6 p.m. Families arriving will be given a number when they enter the building. When their number is called, they will be registered and introduced to a volunteer, who will guide them around the pantry while they select their food. 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 once a month by the USDA to eligible families who fall below federally mandated guidelines. Families not able to attend the pantry may call the Church office at (802) 878-5745 between 9-12 p.m. today through Thursday to leave contact information (name, address, no. of people in household, phone number) so arrangements for delivery can be made. Phone calls to complete registration will occur on Thursday morning.
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 3-6 p.m. The next food pantry distribution will occur on Monday, October 14, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The EHS Entrepreneurship class and their guests from Tottori, Japan visited Local Maverick in downtown Burlington. They learned from Ryan Nakleh, Founder of Local Maverick, about how Local Maverick brings together small businesses for mutual gain. They sampled local products and heard the story of how Francesca D'Elia built Homegrown Jewelry from a high school side gig to a successful full-time venture. They were also joined by Brett Long, Deputy Commissioner of Vermont's Department of Economic Development. The student guests from Tottori also shared about small businesses in their community, helping everyone to connect the power of creative entrepreneurship and networking. 🤝👍👍
Spirit Week is September 30-November 4th.
Monday: Neon Day
Tuesday: Red, White and Blue Day
Wednesday: Pink Day
Thursday: Seasons Day
Friday: EHS Day
Today is the autumnal equinox, marking the official first day of fall! 🍂😊🍁🍎💚
On Thursday, September 19th, EHS Entrepreneurship class and guests from Tottori, Japan visited Local Maverick in downtown Burlington.
Students learned from Ryan Nakleh, Founder, about how Local Maverick brings together small businesses for mutual gain. They sampled local products and heard the story of how Francesca D'Elia built Homegrown Jewelry from a high school side gig to a successful full-time venture.
Students were joined by Brett Long, Deputy Commissioner of Vermont's Department of Economic Development as well. Our student guests from Tottori also shared about small businesses in their community, helping everyone to connect the power of creative entrepreneurship and networking.
Let's hear it for the EHS Student Support Services team! 👏👏🐝
🎥 The EWSD Board Meeting on September 17 is now available to watch thanks to the Media Factory 👉 https://www.mediafactory.org/?modal=77,episode,232483
The beginning of the year sale for yearbooks for $68 ends this Friday, September 20th.
After this date, the yearbook price will increase to $77.
For more information go to the EHS website: https://www.ewsd.org/o/ehs/page/yearbook
The EHS/CTE Health Office team is ready to support students! Stay healthy, Hornets! 😁🐝🐝
Sign up for Sketchbook Flex on non-priority flex days! We will meet in the library makerspace and participants will receive a free sketchbook.
Come to the library on Wednesday, September 25 from 2:15 to 3:15 for Art in the Library: Drawing Tips and Free Art. We'll have arts, crafts, and free snacks for participants. Attendees can work on any creative project they would like and we'll be offering drawing tips and advice to those who are interested.
Congratulations to EHS teacher Liz Ritchie. Ritchie was awarded the 2024-2025 UVM Outstanding Educator Award.
It was shared that Mrs. Ritchie “is dedicated to helping all her students reach their full potential through one-on-one meetings, frequent calls home, and consistently going out of her way to provide additional support. This is evident by the deep connections she makes with kids. She has high expectations for students, but she's compassionate. She’s also an advocate for all students regardless of ability.”
Ritchie (L) is pictured with Jennifer Letourneau (R) who received the award last school year.
The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tue., September 17 starting at 6:30 p.m. The full meeting will be available to watch on Facebook Live thanks to the Media Factory (https://www.facebook.com/BTVMediaFactory).
Agenda items for the meeting include:
* Superintendent Search Update
* School Opening Update
* F2. Policy on Nondiscriminatory Mascots and School Branding
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: http://www.ewsd.org/schoolboard
Thanks to everyone who attended our Back to School Night Open House on 9/12/24.
Shout out to the EHS Varsity Cheerleading. Check out these great shots from last week!
