Essex Elementary Extra

Tomorrow marks the 100th day of school—a milestone worth celebrating! This day is a wonderful opportunity for students to reflect on how much they’ve learned and grown since the start of the year. Reaching this point is a testament to their hard work, curiosity, and perseverance. We encourage families to ask their children about the day’s significance and celebrate their progress so far. Here’s to the next 80 days of learning, growth, and success!

Yesterday, our students took part in Global Play Day, a celebration of unstructured, screen-free play that encourages creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. Throughout the day, classrooms and common spaces buzzed with board games, building projects, imaginative play, and outdoor activities. It was wonderful to see students engaged, joyful, and learning through play. Thank you to our teachers for supporting this special day and to our students for embracing the fun!

Our second session of winter clubs is drawing to a close soon! This session, we offered a Math Club, STEAM Club, Taylor Swift Club, Sewing Club, and Board Games Club. Thank you to the staff, parents, and community partners who made these clubs possible! Check out some of the awesome sewing creations below!

Calming Corners in classrooms provide students with a designated space to self-regulate, refocus, and manage their emotions, promoting a more supportive learning environment. To enhance these spaces, we’ve created an Amazon Wishlist with items like fidget tools, soft seating, and sensory supports. If you're able, please consider donating—your contribution will help ensure that all students have access to a comforting space when they need it most! Thank you for supporting our school community!

Please click here for the Amazon Wishlist

Thursday, February 4, 2025: Poetry Cafe Night for interested 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders

Wednesday, February 12, 2025: Friends of EES Meeting 6:30pm

Week of February 17-21, 2025: No School- February Break

Monday, March 3, 2025: Kickoff of Read Across America Week and Community Read

*stay tuned for the rescheduling of our Winter Walk to School Day!

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Check out our store to buy some EES merchandise by clicking here!

• 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 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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