EWSD News
News for EWSD Families and Community Members
August 31, 2020
In This Issue ...
District Updates
First Week Calendar
EWSD Transportation Information and Registration
Apply for Free and Reduced Meals!
Masks Required to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
2020-2021 EWSD Handbook
EWSD PPE Update
EHS Adds New Self-Designed Project for Students
EWSD Welcomes New Assistant Facilities Director
Backpacks and School Supplies Donated
Upcoming Events
EWSD Board Meeting
EWSD Job Opportunities
Important Links
EWSD Social Media
EWSD Transportation Information and Registration
This will allow students and families to distance at bus stops, and allow the district to minimize the number of students on the bus, assign seats, and support contact tracing if that should be necessary.
To register and for more information, please visit the EWSD Transporation page.
Apply for Free and Reduced Meals!
Masks Required to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
Learn more about the importance of wearing masks in this video below.
2020-2021 EWSD Handbook
The 2020-2021 EWSD Parent/Student Handbook is now available online!
Due to COVID-19 and starting the school year using the hybrid learning model, please remember that you can find all of the latest updates related to the 2020-2021 school year by visiting: www.ewsd.org/2020-2021
EWSD PPE Update
The EWSD received the following PPE orders this week:
- 100 more non-contact thermometers
- 1,000 more face shields
- 5,100 cloth masks (adult-sized) for students sixth grade and above
- 300 plastic bottles for COVID caddy disinfectant solution
EHS Adds New Self-Designed Project for Students
Throughout the 2019-20 school year, a team of EWSD faculty and staff worked on developing a new flexible pathway pilot program at Essex High School. This student-designed learning experience will be called Discovery and will be taught this fall by EHS English teacher Adam Murray.
Discovery will provide students the opportunity to personalize their educational experience by engaging in a self-designed project. This process encourages students to learn about themselves and strengthen their organizational and communication skills by exploring a question, idea, or dream that they may have.
EWSD Welcomes New Assistant Facilities Director
The Essex Westford School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Patrick Dattilio as the new Assistant Director of Facilities. This is a new position to the District, working under the Director of Facilities, Bruce Murdough.
The position will contribute to the strategic direction, leadership, and management of the overall department, while focusing on the planning, coordinating, evaluating, and supporting the work of district-wide custodians to ensure compliance with the District's cleaning and safety standards. Learn more!
Backpacks and School Supplies Donated
EWSD in the News
- Essex has worked out a free child care solution for students on remote learning days (Burlington Free Press)
- Stocking up on COVID-19 supplies ahead of schools reopening (MyNBC5)
- Big day on Champlain leads to championship triumph for EHS anglers (Essex Reporter)
- Rec Kids Supported Learning Spaces to provide free supervision for local students (Essex Reporter)
- Essex Junction elementary school prepares for young learners (WCAX)
- Gym classes see changes during the pandemic (WCAX)
- AD Merriam provides update, details on fall sports at EHS (Essex Reporter)
- Gleason’s Journey to the Pros (WCAX)
Upcoming Events
EWSD Board Meeting
Board members will join the meeting remotely, as RETN will broadcast on Facebook Live and it can be accessed through Zoom:
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 930 1057 3871
Password: 906973
Tuesday, Sep 1, 2020, 06:30 PM
Zoom/Facebook Live
EWSD Job Opportunities
Important Links
EWSD Social Media
About Us
Email: bdickie@ewsd.org
Website: www.ewsd.org
Location: 58 Founders Road, Essex Junction, VT, USA
Phone: 802-878-8168
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essexwestford/
Twitter: @EssexWestford