Essex Elementary Extra

This week, our faculty had a little fun with an underground spirit week--- our own secret dress-up days for the adults! Each day, staff coordinated themed outfits without letting the students in on the plan, adding a little mystery and amusement to our routines. The creativity was on full display and was a great way to model the joy of school spirit in a way that kept everyone guessing! Did your child say anything to you about how teachers were dressing this week? Can you tell what our themes were? I wonder what tomorrow's theme will be........

We have only a few spots left open on our sign-up genius--- please consider donating by clicking here.

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone that has signed up to donate materials--- this community is amazing! Please drop off supplies at EES no later than Tuesday 5/25 or let me know if you have an alternate plan for drop off (i.e. having student bring supplies to STEAM Night)

We hope to see you next Thursday night!

Next Friday, March 28th, will be our next Walk, Bike, and Roll to School! If your child would like to participate, please drop them off at the Public Safety Building between 7:40-7:50am. We will begin our trek to school at 7:50!

Please share input about our MERSD Science, Tech, & Engineering programming!

This year MERSD is completing a Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) curriculum review. During this time, we review all aspects of our STE curriculum and programming. We are seeking your input to help us evaluate our program from a broad perspective. Please complete this brief survey to share your family's experiences. Please share your feedback by March 31.

Science, Tech, & Engineering community feedback survey

Please note the dates below for MCAS testing for Grades 3-5 students.

Grades 3 and 4:

Monday, March 24, 2025: Family Curriculum Night with the Instructional Coaches

Thursday, March 27, 2025: K-12 Steam Night

Friday, March 28, 2025: Report Cards sent home

Friday, March 28, 2025: Walk, Bike, and Roll to School

Thursday, April 3 and Tuesday, April 8, 2025: Grades 3 and 4 ELA MCAS Testing

Thursday, April 3 - Saturday, April 5, 2025: 5th Grade Performances of Willy Wonka, Jr.

Tuesday, April 8 and Wednesday, April 9, 2025: Grade 5 ELA MCAS Testing

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• 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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