Essex Elementary Extra

This time of the school year always seems to go at warp speed as we find ourselves approaching the exciting, yet often busy holiday season. Amid the hustle and bustle, it's important to find time to pause and appreciate some of the simple moments of connection that bring us joy. Here at EES, we continue on with our Kindness Challenge, where we are taking the time to recognize the kind acts that students and staff are doing throughout the school days. Watching this turkey's feathers "grow" over the past week with new instances of kindness has definitely been bringing me joy!

Please complete and return the dismissal slip if you have not already!!

Starting after Thanksgiving break, EES will be implementing a system called "Pick Up Patrol" to help us track dismissals. This will allow guardians to change their child's dismissal plans electronically from their phone or computer-- No more notes or phone calls necessary! Please be on the lookout for an email early next week with additional information.

Whether it's dressing in one color, sporting some crazy hair, or showing our MERSD pride--- it's clear our students and staff are full of spirit!

Our fourth graders had a special visit by Apple Hill Quartet this morning, introducing the beauty of classical music in a lively, interactive concert! What a lovely way to start the day!

Our fall session of afterschool clubs is finishing up. Thank you to those that ran our clubs: Run Club, Taylor Swift Club, Board Games, STEM Club, Arts & Crafts---- our students had a blast!

We will be starting a new session of clubs in the new year. Sign-up opportunities will be coming!

We are always looking for community members who are willing to run a club. If interested, please reach out to Ms. Safrine (safrinem@mersd.org)

Thank you to the Friends of Essex Elementary and specifically, Elle Woulfe, for another fantastic Messy Art Night!

Need a Little Extra Help This Holiday Season?

We know that the winter holiday season can bring added financial pressure for families, and we want you to know that our school community is here to help! Whether your family could use support with gifts, meals, or other essentials, we have resources available. If this could benefit your family, please don’t hesitate to reach out to either our school nurse, Nicole Correnti at grasso-correntin@mersd.org or our school adjustment counselor, Colleen Shannon at shannonc@mersd.org. All inquiries are handled with care and confidentiality.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024: Community Event-- Vocabulary Parade at 11:00am

Wednesday November 27, 2024: Early Release at 11:45am

Thursday and Friday, November 28-29, 2024: No School- Thanksgiving Break

Tuesday, December 3, 2024: Picture Retake Day

Wednesday, December 4, 2024: Trimester 1 Report Cards Go Home

Thursday, December 5, 2024: Early Release at 11:45/ Conferences

Friday, December 6, 2024: No school for students/ Conferences

Click here to donate to FOEES!

• Open Door will run its mobile market at Essex Elementary on the third Wednesday of each month from 2:45-3:30
• This resource is available to anyone in the community!

The Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund supports children in our community by providing gifts for local families. Please click here for information on how to donate and how to apply for support.

The Eastern Essex Regional Public Health Coalition (EERPH) was formed by an agreement between Hamilton, Wenham, Essex, and Rockport, and exists to improve the ability of local health departments to meet state legislated requirements for public health services. EERPHC staff, consisting of a regional social worker and Regional Public Health Nurse, assess and help provide needed public health nursing, mental health education and support, and social services in the community. Residents are welcome to reach out directly to EERPHC for support.

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