"Fall" into Learning!
"And all at once, summer collapsed into fall."
-Oscar Wilde
The equinox has now passed, and there's no ignoring the chillier temps! Fall is my favorite season, with its bright and ever-changing colors, exciting outdoor activities, and just the general comfort of being back in the school routine. The classrooms are full of energy and curiosity as students embrace the opportunities to grow and explore. We look forward to this season filled with learning!
Every year, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recognizes a small number of schools who have demonstrated significant progress on their MCAS accountability targets. Essex Elementary was one of 57 schools in the entire state to receive this recognition! This truly highlights the impact that our educators are making each day!
Students' individual MCAS scores will be mailed home in October.
Gear up!
Our annual gear fundraiser is open for shopping! This year we are doing bulk shipping to the school to save you some money on shipping. Each item sold sends some money back to us to put towards enrichment activities!
Happy shopping!
Visit the Jungle Store to order now and support the Friends of Essex Elementary!
Order Deadline is next Wednesday, October 2nd. Great holiday gifts!
Feelings at School
Friday, September 27, 2024: Grade 3 Field Trip Gloucester Maritime
Monday, September 30, 2024: Grade 3 Field Trip Cape Ann Museum
Wednesday, October 2, 2024: Parent Movie- Screenagers. 6:15pm in Memorial Elementary Gym
Thursday, October 3, 2024: Grade 4 Field Trip Mass Audubon
Wednesday, October 9, 2024: WebEx Webinar- Keeping Children Safe and Secure Online
Tuesday, October 15, 2024: Picture Day
Thursday, October 17, 2024 and Friday, October 18, 2024: Bookfair
Friday, October 18, 2024: Hoedown 5:30-6:30pm
Wednesday, October 23, 2024: Early Release at 11:45am
Your student will be creating a very special art masterpiece that you may purchase on unique gifts and keepsakes to enjoy for a lifetime! Every order will preserve the special memories of your child's creative growth in a fun and inspiring way!
Orders will be due by November 13, 2024. Please reach out to Mrs. Yutkins (yutkinsc@mersd.org) for additional details.
Spaulding Education Fund's biggest fundraising event of the year, The Night of Stars, is coming soon on November 2nd from 4-7pm. In preparation, we are looking for talented community members to audition! Auditions will be held on 10/16 from 4-7pm and 10/19 from 9am-12pm.
To sign up to audition or to buy tickets, please visit: https://www.spauldingeducationfund.org/events
As part of the Department of Justice Project Safe Childhood Initiative aimed at combatting the online sexual exploitation of children, the US Attorney’s Office is hosting a virtual internet safety presentation for parents. The presentation will educate parents on the dangers children face on the internet and how to keep them safe online.
What: Webex Webinar – Keeping Children Safe and Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood Presentation for Parents
When: Wednesday, October 9th @ 6:30 pm (log in begins at 6:00 pm)
Registration link: https://usao.webex.com/weblink/register/r3c6f24c5e409d764c38ac82d069f700e
*Registration is required. Space is limited. The Webex platform has a maximum capacity of 1000 attendees. If you have any questions or if we have reached registration capacity, please email USAMA.PSCOutreach@usdoj.gov to be put on a waitlist for the next presentation.
Essex Council on Aging
Is Fall 2024 really almost here? That means scarecrow time!
Over the years, the Friends of the ECOA have sold over 200 scarecrows. We are eagerly waiting for all of them to be dressed up and shown off townwide. Put up your scarecrow before Monday, October 14 to be included in the tours and contests we are planning. For our friends who don’t yet have a scarecrow kit, please visit the Essex Senior Center or email essexscarecrowfestival@gmail.com. You can make an appointment for us to meet you or drop by 17 Pickering at our scheduled scarecrow sales times, listed below.
Tuesday, 9/24, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 9/25, 1-3 p.m. and 6-7 p.m.
Thursday, 9/26, 9-11 a.m.
Saturday, 9/28, 9-11 a.m.
Monday, 9/30, 12:30-2 p.m.
Any Wednesday at Games with Gil 1-3 p.m.
Manchester Essex Travel Basketball registration for students in Grades 5-8 for the 2024-2025 season is now open. Please visit www.MEtravelbasketball.com for more information.
Eastern Essex Regional Public Health Coalition
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.