THE PRIDE PRESS
Essex Elementary School Newsletter
May 14, 2021
PRINCIPAL NEWS
We had a wonderful week of school and were able to enjoy some beautiful weather. The week flew by! I want to thank all of you who participated in celebrating our amazing staff during Teacher Appreciation Week last week. Our staff has gone above and beyond this year to engage all of our learners!
Last week we began our placement process for next year's classes. This process was done through the lens of balancing classrooms and grouping students together with a focus on their SEL and academic needs. Our placement process is blind this year which means students are not being placed with specific teachers. Families will receive letters indicating their child's classroom placement in mid June.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Ashley Gray
Principal
Essex Elementary School
GUIDANCE
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
HEALTH OFFICE
MEDIC ALERT BRACELETS
If your child has a medical condition that you would like
others to be aware of in case of an emergency, I highly
recommend having them wear a Medic Alert Bracelet.
Information can be found at
Kimberly Bullock, BSN, RN
EES Nurse
ONLINE BOOK FAIR!
Dear Parents and Families:
Reading increases knowledge and vocabulary, lowers stress, and supports your child’s emotional growth. But perhaps the best benefit is the lasting bond you create with your child when you read with them. Visit the Book Fair with your child to discover new books together!
Save the date!
Book Fair dates: May 24 – JUNE 6, 2021
Shopping hours: Online Shopping only 24/7
Special activities: Check out the Virtual Fair! (Follow the link on the Library website)
NEW Online Shopping Options! New this year is a Virtual Book Fair experience, an option for those who miss the thrill of the in-person fair. You are able to scroll around a virtual fair, and even select books from shelves to take a closer look, view exclusive book trailers and curated reading lists. We’ve partnered with The Scholastic Store™ to offer over 6,000 products that ship directly to your home (with free shipping on orders of $25 or more)! Visit our book fair homepage to shop online (starting May 24):
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/essexwestvt or follow the link on the Library website: https://www.ewsd.org/eeslibrary
All sales from the book fair support the library program. We look forward to helping you and your family find great reading choices at our Book Fair! Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Carol Scrimgeour,
School Librarian
Essex Elementary School
ART
Sign up for summer art camps with Ms. L! Registration available here.
Check out the May Art Newsletter here!
Happy arting!
Ms. L
CHILD NUTRITION
REMOTE MEALS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR FULLY REMOTE AND HYBRID REMOTE STUDENTS!
5 Day bags available on Mondays from 9 to 10 (Tuesday June 1st will be a 4 day pick up)
3 Day bags available on Mondays from 9 to 10 and Wednesdays from 9 to 10.
Be sure to stop by the High School on Fridays for a 2 day weekend bag! Hours 4 - 6 right outside the Guidance Lobby.
Be sure to check out our menu online as we have added some new entrees!
Community News
Vermont Youth Dancer Summer Dance Camps!
VYD Summer dance camps at Synergy Center for Dance and Performing Arts in Jericho have openings! These camps are full of movement, choreography, storytelling, acting & drama activities, arts & craft time (for younger dancers), and culminate with a performance at the end of the week. Do not miss this community collaboration with VYD directors and experienced counsellors from the performance company.
JUNE 21 to 25th
8:30-12:30 “Three Little Kittens” (ages 4-6)
JUNE 28 to July 2nd
8:30-12:30 “Beauty and the Beast” (8 and up)
4-7:30 “Pride/Lion King” (10 and up)
JULY 5 to JULY 9
12:00-4:30 “The Boxcar Children” (6-9 yr)
JULY 19-23
9:00-1:00 pm “Alice in Wonderland” (9-14 yr)
More information at vermontyouthdancers.org
For Vermont Youth Dancer registration, contact vermontyouthdancers@gmail.com
Theresa Robinson
Co-Directors, Vermont Youth Dancers
SPARE TIME - KIDS BOWL FREE!
ESSEX PARKS AND RECREATION
UPCOMING EVENTS/ REMINDERS
- 5/24 - 6/6 Online Book Fair!
- 5/31 - Memorial Day - No School
- 6/11 - Move-up Day
- 6/15 - Last Day of School!
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ESSEX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
*We take care of each other
*We take care of our school
C*A*R*E*S
Cooperation Assertion Responsibility Empathy Self-Control
Email: dsturgess@ewsd.org
Website: https://www.ewsd.org/EES
Location: 1 Bixby Hill Road, Essex Junction, VT, USA
Phone: (802)-878-2584