The Weekly Update #4
May 30th, 2026
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial successfully "phoned home" once again on Friday evening during ECS's second Family Movie Night of the school year! It was great to see so many of you enjoy the show! Be certain to watch for more Family Movie Night fun next year!
Sixth Grade Study of Westward Expansion Ends In Beans, Biscuits, Butter and Brainy Storytelling
Sixth graders wrapped up a study of Westward Expansion last week with a "night circle" that included beans, homemade biscuits and hand-churned butter! They told period stories and reflected on their learning.
Summer EBT Food Benefits Available to Qualifying Children
The following is a press release from the Vermont Agency of Education.
Vermont is issuing Summer EBT benefits starting in June. Most children who are eligible will receive the $120 benefit automatically. Benefits can be used to buy food at grocery stores, farmer’s markets, and online where EBT cards are accepted.
The Vermont Department for Children and Families will send you a letter if your family will get the benefit automatically. If you already have an EBT card, the benefits will be added to that card. If you need a replacement card, you can call 1-888-354-0012 (Option 7). If you think you qualify, but you do not receive a letter by July, please visit https://summerebt.vermont.gov/ to submit a short application. Summer EBT benefits do not affect your immigration status.
In addition to Summer EBT, children 18 and under can receive free meals at any open summer meal site. All children are invited to get summer meals, even if you do not qualify for Summer EBT. Call 2-1-1 or visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder starting in late June to find sites near you.
Families with EBT cards can visit Vermont State Parks for free! Just show your EBT card at the park entrance and you and your household can enter for free. Visit https://www.vermontparksforever.org/paf-pilot to learn more.
Lamoille Family Fest Coming June 6!
Girls on the Run is Collecting for NCAL, and the Deadline is Monday!
Donations Needed!
ECS's Girls on the Run group is looking for donations to be passed along to the North Country Animal League (NCAL). As part of a community service project, the group is looking for wet and dry cat and dog food, treats, plain canned pumpkin, dog "collection" bags and pads and dog and cat toys. Donations are due by June 1, and there is a box in the lobby. Cash donations also accepted at the school's main office (we will purchase items for you!) Thank you!
Last After-School Program Day is June 12
Calendar of Events
June 10: Concert and Art Show, 1:00 PM
June 12: Last After-School Program Day
June 16: Sixth Grade Graduation, 6:00 PM
June 17: Last Student Day (1:00 Dismissal)
June 17: Field Day Events (AM)
June 17: Family BBQ (More info coming soon!)