ADL Announcements 11/07/2024
(These are sent each Thursday school is in session.)
November Events
Thursday, November 7, Coffee House in cafeteria, 6:00 PM (more information below)
Thursday, November 14, Parent/Guardian Theater Informational meeting, 6:00 PM in cafeteria (more information below)
Thursday, November 14, 6:30-7:30 PM, PAWS meeting (more information to follow)
Friday, November 15, 6-7:30 PM, Dance
Thursday, November 21, 6:30 PM, Fall Band Concert
Mon-Friday, November 25-29, Fall Break (No School)
SPIRIT WEEK IS NEXT WEEK!
Monday - red, white, blue, camo (Veterans Day)
Tuesday - Fandom day
Wednesday - comfy/cozy day
Thursday - Inside Out/backwards day
Friday - red (8), white (6), black (7), gray (faculty & staff)
EJRP 8th Grade Washington DC Trip
Dates: Monday, April 21st to Friday, April 25th
We have one bus full, and a waitlist started to be able to have a second bus.
Registration can be done online, in-person, or over the phone.
Website: https://www.ejrp.org/programs/dc/trip-overview
Office: 75 Maple Street (office hours M-F 8AM to 4PM)
Phone: 802-878-1375
Email any questions to recreation@ejrp.org
ADL lost and found
You may also contact kbagnall@ewsd.org if you see something that belongs to your child. She will have them bring it home.
What is not picked up by Friday, November 22, will be donated to a local charity.
Other Events
Thursday, December 12, 6:30 PM, Chorus/Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, December 18, 11:00 AM-1:30 PM, Unified Team to Spare Time
December 23-31, Early Winter Break (No School)
Wednesday, January 1, Early Winter Break (No School)
Monday, January 20, Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
Winter Sports
Girls' Basketball
Girls Basketball Season start up Dates
Thursday 11/7: 3:45-4:45 Open Gym
Monday 11/11: 3:45-5:15 Tryouts Day 1
Tuesday 11/12: 3:45-5:15 Tryouts Day 2
Wednesday 11/13: 4:15-5:45 Practice
Thursday 11/14: 3:45-5:15 Practice
Friday 11/15: 5:15-6:45 Practice
Boys' Basketball
Boys Tryout Schedule
11/11 Monday
5:15-5:45p.m. - 8th Graders
5:45-6:15p.m. - 7th Graders
6:16-6:45p.m. - 6th Graders
11/12 Tuesday
5:15-6:00p.m. - 7th & 8th Graders
6:00-6:45p.m. - 6th & 7th Graders
7th Graders will be told at the end of Monday’s tryout which time to come to on Tuesday.
First selections will be posted at the end of Tuesday’s tryout.
If we require an additional day(s), tryouts will continue on Wednesday for those asked to return.
If tryouts are done on Tuesday, Wednesday will be the first practice for those selected for the team.
Cheerleading
Our first practice will be Monday, November 11th from 6:15pm-8:15pm in the back room of the main building at Maple Street Park.
We will have learning sessions during the week of 11/11-11/15.
Tryouts for the competition team will occur Monday, November 18-Wednesday, November 20th with evaluations being on that Wednesday.
6th Grade Intramural Flag Football
Who- 6th grade students ONLY
What- Play Flag Football
Where- Meet in gym, play in fields behind school
When- Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 29-November 14, 3:45-4:15 PM
Other Info- Sign ups are NOT required, students who show up will be placed onto teams each session.
*There will be no intramurals during the week of 11/18-11/22*
7th/8th Grade Intramural Volleyball
Who- 7th and 8th grade students ONLY
What- Play Volleyball
Where- In the Gym
When- Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 29-November 14, 3:45-4:15 PM
Other Info- Sign ups are NOT required, students who show up can organize themselves into teams to play games.
*There will be no intramurals during the week of 11/18-11/22*
Bolton Afterschool Program
Here are the dates of the program:
Wednesdays | 2/12-3/19 (skip 2/19 and 2/26), 3/26 is our make-up (this program meet 4 times)
School dismissal until 7:30-8 pm
Here is the program info: https://www.essexvt.org/835/Bolton-Afterschool-Ski-Ride-Program
ADL Yearbook News
The 2024-25 ADL yearbook is now on sale. The price is $24.00.
The yearbook will be available for purchase until May 1.
Click here to order your ADL Yearbook from Treering
If you are new to ADL or haven't ordered from Treering previously, you may need this code to join the ADL sales group: 1016365754804901.
Thank you for supporting our ADL yearbook program!
Any questions, please contact Helen Donahey any time at hdonahey@ewsd.org or during school hours at 802-857-7857.
ADL Coffee House
ADL Theater is hosting a Coffee House on November 7th at 6pm. We welcome anyone interested in performing or selling crafts to sign up using our forms below. The deadline to submit these forms is October 24th. Please email Jordan Verasamy at jverasamy@ewsd.org if you have any questions!
Performer Form: https://forms.gle/HDkPieGTvJAKRepZ8
Vendor Form: https://forms.gle/1L1oH6ZasmPMS2Wt8
ADL Theater
ADL Theater is excited to announce that our 2025 Spring Musical will be Beetlejuice Jr! If you are interested in participating, please attend the parent informational meeting on November 14th at 6pm, in the cafeteria. If you have any questions please reach out to Jordan Verasamy at jverasamy@ewsd.org
Introducing Salad Bars at Albert D Lawton and Essex Middle School!
We are thrilled to announce a delicious and healthy update to our school dining experience! Starting November 3rd, our veggie bars will be transformed into salad bars, offering a wider variety of fresh, nutritious options for everyone in grades 6-8.
Why the change? We want to encourage students to access fresh fruits and vegetables as part of their meals each day. Our salad bars will feature a variety of fresh greens and colorful vegetables, allowing each student to create their own unique salad masterpiece. This change will make lunchtime even more enjoyable and encourage everyone to try new things. We can’t wait to see all the creative salads you come up with!
Happy salad making!
EWSD’s Child Nutrition Team
SUPPORT VERMONT EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
Vermont has successfully implemented Universal School Meals since 2022. This program enables schools to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students, regardless of household income. However, even though meals are now free to all students, our schools still need to gather household income data.
This data helps Vermont access the maximum possible federal dollars for school meals, reducing the burden on Vermont taxpayers. Please complete the Household Income Form for your household.
This form is designed to only take a few minutes to fill out.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please email swarrington@ewsd.org or call the District Office at 802-868-8168.
Special Ed Parent Advisory Council Community Gathering
The EWSD Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) will hold an opportunity for members of the community to learn about special education basics and network with other families. The educational session will be presented by Katie Ballard, SEPAC Co-Chair, and Erin Maguire, Co-Director of Student Support Services. They will explain how the special education process works in EWSD and go over basics, including parental rights and procedural safeguards. Dinner will be provided to all participants. Onsite childcare is available upon request. Register here.
ADL Pridewear
Our PAWS group has organized a store to order ADL pridewear. All orders must be placed by November 24th.
ADL Pridewear info:
ADL Paws
Below is the link to complete the PAWS Volunteer Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCb_oOcTu5QRPKovpr2oYP9gpMa-Mt9eMpuO4pKt-RJID8xA/viewform
Want to keep updated on the ADL PAWS projects and events?
Don't miss out! "Like" the "PAWS ADL" page on Facebook today! The facebook page will share info about ongoing opportunities to support your school community at ADL. From volunteering your time, donating baked goods, to events we'll be hosting for ADL students and family, there are lots of things to like! Click below to "like" our Facebook page and stay connected and involved! https://www.facebook.com/pawsadl/
ADL Clubs
- Art Club -.will meet on Thursdays, from 3:40-4:30 in room C16. Mrs. Bresler is the advisor.
- Chess Club- will meet on Thursdays, from 3:40-4:30 in room C23. Mr. Whittaker is the advisor.
- Culture Club - will meet on Mondays, from 3:40-4:30 in room C26. Mrs. Tupal is the advisor. NO CULTURE CLUB ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11/11.
- D&D Club -will meet on Tuesdays, from 3:40-4:45 in room C10. Mrs. Kurnit and Mr. Whittaker are the advisors. The first meeting will be on October 29th. Please use the form linked in the advisory slides to sign up.
- Drama Club - will meet on Wednesdays, from 2:40-4:30. Drama meets in the cafeteria.
- Math Club/MATHCOUNTS- Meeting every Monday in C-22 from 3:35 to 4:20. Everyone is welcome to join Math Club, regardless of whether you're interested in participating in the MathCounts competition series. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. We hope to see you there! Ms. Emmel is the advisor
- Pride Club - will meet this Friday, 11/8, 3:45-4:15 in room C18. Mrs. Williams is the advisor.
- Yearbook Club - meetings will start after Winter break.
Bottle Barn Signup for 2024-2025
Please choose a month to empty the Bottle Barn. Volunteers usually need to go biweekly or weekly depending on donations. Instructions will be emailed to you. Thank you for supporting our kids' school!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4CA9AB2DA2FD0-49876485-adlbottle
ADL Bottle Barn
Please drop off your clean bottles and cans to donate to ADL special programs!
Bottles and cans should be in bags! PLEASE DO NOT THROW IN LOOSE BOTTLES AND CANS.
Thanks!
