The EWSD Curriculum and Instruction team hosted a viewing of the film, "The Right to Read", which shares the stories of an NAACP activist, a teacher, and two American families fighting to provide our youngest generation with the foundational indicator of lifelong success: the ability to read. Before and after the film, the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Jackie Ramsay-Tolman, discussed ongoing literacy work within the EWSD, drawing from a recent literacy audit to identify areas for improvement and existing strengths. A panel of teachers and interventionists answered questions about their work and the aspects of ongoing literacy efforts that excite them. Attendees received resource bags containing grade-level books, literacy materials, and articles or activities to promote reading at home.
⭐ The last day of school for students will be Friday, June 14, and it will also be a half day. ⭐
Six EHS band students participated in the District 3 Jazz Festival at CVU. They worked throughout the day with students from three other schools with guest conductor Anne Severy to put on a fantastic concert that evening. Congratulations to Aaron, Cameron, Jasper, Henry, Matthew, and Olivia! 👏👏🐝
🎉🍎 Our EWSD team includes 468 licensed educators and 28% have more than 15 years of teaching experience!👏🎉
🎉 Fun Fact! 🌍 Did you ever imagine there are an astounding 53 languages buzzing around in the EWSD? 🗣️ That's right, 53 different ways to say hello and share stories! 🌟
The EWSD Board Meeting on April 18 is now available to watch thanks to the Media Factory 👉 https://bit.ly/447zydx #EWSD
If you missed the EHS coffee house hosted at Uncommon Coffee, you can watch it here: https://bit.ly/3J3MI1w
There will be no school for spring break starting on Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26. School will resume on Monday, April 29. Have a great break!
The EWSD Board Meeting on April 16 is now available to watch thanks to the Media Factory 👉 https://bit.ly/3UkL0iD #EWSD
*Reminder - Tonight (Wednesday, April 17) the EWSD will host a virtual conversation for community feedback on the budget from 6:30-8 p.m. It will be a designated time for you to bring forth questions, feedback, and ideas related to the priorities of the revised budget. This is a time for a back-and-forth conversation with the Board and community members. Join the meeting using this link: https://meet.google.com/how-byjz-wrh
The #EWSD School Board Special Meeting is on Thurs., April 18 starting at 7 p.m. in the EHS Library. Prior to this meeting, there will be an in-person community engagement session from 6-7 p.m. in the EHS Cafeteria.
Agenda items for the meeting include:
* FY25 Budget and Deliberation
* Approve Professional Appointments
* Policy 4.3 Agenda Planning
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: www.ewsd.org/page/schoolboard
EWSD Fine Arts Night was April 11th held at Essex High School. It was a night for the district to come together to 'Celebrate Creative Minds' through music and art.
EHS Student Body Presidential Elections today and tomorrow!
🗓️ The 2024-25 EWSD school year calendar has been finalized. School districts in the Champlain Valley have committed to a regional calendar that includes 175 common school days. 🗓️ This means that all districts in Chittenden, Franklin, and Addison counties will follow a very similar schedule. Superintendents also agreed that all districts will start the school year on Monday, August 26, 2024.
The Community College of Vermont is pleased to invite the local community to join their students, staff, and faculty to their 21st Annual International Food Festival! This event is a relaxed potluck where attendees share food, music, and lively conversation. Over the last two decades, there have been more than 20 countries of origin represented. Join the fun on Thursday, April 17 from 4-5:30 p.m. at CCV Winooski Center.
The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tue., April 16 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 (www.facebook.com/BTVMediaFactory).
Agenda items for the meeting include:
* Approve Warrants
* Appoint Official Newspaper - Seven Days
* Appoint Board Legal Counsel
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: www.ewsd.org/page/schoolboard
Two EHS students recently competed at the National Field Archery Association Indoor National Championships in Louisville, Kentucky. EHS junior, Archer Strauss, won first place in Freestyle Limited Recurve, and EHS senior, Eli Pierce, achieved a personal best score.
The EWSD Board met last night to discuss the recent budget voting results and plan for a revote. You can view minutes, a slideshow, and a video recording from the meeting by visiting: www.ewsd.org/budget
EHS and CTE students toured the new VT State Police Barracks in Williston on April 11th to learn about careers in Law Enforcement.
Students learned about a variety of career paths such as: crime scene investigation, dive teams, bomb squad, K9 handling, dispatch and so much more.
Our tour was led by EHS Alum Lt. Paul Ravelin of the Vermont State Police. We learned about the many paths people in these careers have taken to get where they are today. Thank you to the VT State Police for sharing this information with us.
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, April 15, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
As usual, there are no income requirements to visit the food pantry and a variety of food is available to everyone; however, additional food provided by the USDA is available 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 Ext. 102 between 9 a.m. and noon today or Monday to leave contact information so arrangements for delivery can be made. Follow-up calls will be made on Monday. The next food pantry distribution will occur on Thursday, April 25 from 3-6 p.m.
