Essex High School
September 25, 2020
Weekly announcements will be sent via email every Friday for students and families to stay up-to-date on the happenings inside the school.
In This Issue:
- A Message from Assistant Principal, Colleen Birner
- Google Classroom Support
- Attendance
- Late Arrivals
- Wednesday Synchronous Learning
- Closed Campus/ No Senior Privileges
- Academic Support
- Advisory
- EHS Theater Kick-Off Meeting
- Tri-M Applications
A Message from Assistant Principal, Colleen Birner
“If the plan doesn’t work, change the plan, not the goal.” -Anonymous
Google Classroom Support
Check out this resource for managing and navigating Google Classroom.
Attendance
Teachers will take attendance for Blue students on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, Gold students on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and Fully Remote students on Wednesday.
Students need to fill out the attendance Google form by 3:00 p.m. on their remote learning days to verify their attendance.
The attendance Google form is sent via student email at 8:00 a.m. daily. If your student is scheduled to be in the building but needs to stay home, please email our attendance specialist, Mr. Ricigliano at wricigliano@ewsd.org so he can make the necessary adjustments. Your student may still access learning through Google classroom that day, but for safety reasons, we need accurate attendance information for students scheduled to be in the building each day.
Late Arrivals
Students who are arriving past 8:00 a.m., after getting their temperature checked and sanitizing their hands, must stop at the attendance desk in the main lobby. Our attendance specialist will be able to check-in the student, and provide them an admission slip (blue slip) to give to their first block teacher. To notify the main office of changes in your student’s attendance, email ehs_attendance@ewsd.org
Wednesday Synchronous Learning
Closed Campus/ No Senior Privileges
Due to COVID-19, EHS is now a closed campus. Currently students cannot leave the building without a teacher during school hours. For safety reasons, all external doors must be closed (do not prop open).
Academic Support
We will begin providing targeted academic support for students in the next few weeks. Students will be scheduled into this time by their teacher if it is determined they could use some extra help or intervention. Students will be notified if they are scheduled for academic support and given instructions for the room assignment. We plan to ensure all students have access to rigorous instruction and the support they need to succeed.
Advisory
It can be a challenge to make friends and maintain connections while wearing masks and being socially distanced. To ensure all students make and maintain these important connections, and continue to build their socioemotional skill set, we have provided a scheduled time during lunch time called “Advisory”. The team that plans Advisory activities includes our SocioEmotional Learning Coach, School Counselors, Teacher Leaders, SAP Counselor, Academy Leaders, College & Career Coach, an Assistant Principal, and a Principal. Each Advisory is led by a staff member who makes important school wide announcements for students and leads advisory activities in a safe and welcoming space.
EHS Theater Kick-Off Meeting
EHS Theater 20/21 Kick-Off Meeting & Season Discussion will take place after school on Tuesday, September 29 (Blue) and Thursday, October 1 (Gold).
All interested students are welcome to attend. There will be several opportunities for performers and makers of all kinds.
*****Please fill out this preliminary Idea-Share survey / RSVP***
Tuesday (Blue) 2:30-3:30 p.m., (Sept. 29) in the auditorium (or outside between the guidance lobby and library)
Thursday (Gold) 2:30-3:30 p.m., (Oct. 1) in the auditorium (or outside between the guidance lobby and library)
Here's a shortened link: (bit.ly/EHSTheater2020)
Instagram @vtehstheater
Questions? Contact Drama Director Aly Perry: aperry@ewsd.org
TRI-M Applications
Students in grades 10-12 who are enrolled in any credited EHS music ensemble this year can apply to be a part of Tri-M at EHS. This national music honor society gives back to our community and works to increase visibility of the arts at EHS.
Complete the digital application online at essexbands.org or get a physical application from the music hallway bulletin board.
Applications are open now through Friday, October 2nd.
Students will be notified by October 9 of their application status.
We hope you join us during a year where the world needs more art and music. Let’s be the people who help make EHS a great place to be!
Essex High School
Email: hornets@ewsd.org
Website: www.ewsd.org/ehs
Location: 2 Educational Drive, Essex Junction, VT, USA
Phone: 802-879-7121
Facebook: facebook.com/ehsvt/