ADL 7th grader Tsering Lama was recently celebrated as the winner of both the Local Lions Club Peace Poster Contest and the State of Vermont Peace Poster Contest. Additionally, fellow students Jenny To and Hadley Dion will receive special awards of recognition for their poster submissions!
about 13 hours ago, EWSD Communications
The Heavenly Food Pantry, located at the First Congregational Church on Main Street in Essex Junction, will be open to families residing in Essex, Essex Junction, and Westford on Monday, December 9, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Families will be given a number when they arrive and asked to wait in the sanctuary. When their number is called, they will be registered beginning at 5:30 p.m. A volunteer will greet and escort them around the pantry, allowing them to make selections of their choosing. After food is gathered, it will be weighed (information for pantry use only) and another volunteer will bring the food to the person’s vehicle. Shopping carts will be made available for those within walking distance of the pantry. The pantry asks for proof of residence for each household in the form of a current utility bill with a physical address listed. Instead, families may provide current correspondence from a government agency or other official mail. Identification of each household member may consist of a driver’s license, hospital card, insurance card, school-issued ID, social security ID, or birth certificate. As usual, there are no income requirements to visit the food pantry and a variety of food is available to everyone; however, eligible families who fall below federally mandated guidelines may access additional food provided by the USDA once each month. Those not able to attend the pantry may call the Church office at 878-5745 Ext. 4 between 9 a.m. and noon today and Monday to leave contact information (name, address, phone number, no. of people in household) so delivery arrangements can be made. A follow-up call to complete registration will take place on Monday morning. People are currently able to visit the pantry each time it is open: the 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and the 4th Thursday of the month from 3-6 p.m. (except for November and December when it is the 3rd Thursday). Beginning in January 2025, households will be asked to limit their visits to once a month. The next food pantry distribution will occur on Thursday, December 19, from 3-6 p.m.
about 14 hours ago, EWSD Communications
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ADL and EMS teachers Melanie Tupaj and Heather Covillon set aside class time each day for two weeks to participate in the 2nd annual Francomanie song tournament hosted by Roxxem; a language learning program that uses popular music to engage students in language acquisition. Out of 737 classes participating in the tournament, Mme Covillon's 8th grade classes placed 12th, the 7th grade placed 20th, and the 6th placed 99th. Mme Tupaj's 7th grade classes placed 15th and 18th, her 8th graders placed 21st and 155th, and her 6th graders placed 29th and 76th.
1 day ago, EWSD Communications
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The EWSD Budget Survey will close this Friday, December 6! This is the first, most accessible, and comprehensive way for you to share your input on the budget and the priorities for our District. We ask and encourage each of you to take this opportunity to make your voice heard: https://forms.gle/rkfBsqoahmetRbSs7
4 days ago, EWSD Communications
we want your feedback
🌨️❄️ As temperatures drop and the snow starts falling, have you ever wondered how we decide to call a snow day? Learn more about the process and what factors come into play when making this important decision! ❄️🌨️👉 https://www.ewsd.org/article/1870274
8 days ago, EWSD Communications
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ADL 7th grader Tsering Lama was recently celebrated as the winner of both the Local Lions Club Peace Poster Contest and the State of Vermont Peace Poster Contest. Additionally, fellow students Jenny To and Hadley Dion will receive special awards of recognition for their poster submissions!
9 days ago, EWSD Communications
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🔔 Reminder that there will be no school on Monday, November 25 through Friday, November 29 for Fall Break. School will resume on Monday, December 2.
16 days ago, EWSD Communications
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The Heavenly Food Pantry, located at the First Congregational Church on Main Street in Essex Junction, will be open to families residing in Essex, Essex Junction, and Westford on Thursday, November 21, from 3 to 6 p.m. Families will be given a number when they arrive and registered beginning at 3 p.m., then allowed to select their food. A volunteer will greet and escort them around the pantry, allowing them to make selections of their choosing. After food is gathered, it will be weighed (information for pantry use only) and another volunteer will bring the food to the family’s vehicle. Shopping carts will be made available for those within walking distance from the pantry. The pantry asks for proof of residence for each household in the form of a current utility bill with a physical address listed. In place of this, families may provide current correspondence from a government agency or other official mail. Identification for each household member may consist of a driver’s license, hospital card, insurance card, school-issued ID, social security ID, or birth certificate. As usual, there are no income requirements to visit the food pantry and a variety of food is available to everyone; however, additional food from the USDA is provided monthly to eligible families who fall below federally mandated guidelines. Families not able to attend the pantry may call the Church office at 878-5745 Ext. 4 between 9 a.m. and noon today through Thursday to leave contact information (name, address, phone number, number of people in household) so delivery arrangements can be made. A follow-up call to complete registration will take place on Thursday morning. Families are currently able to visit the pantry each time it is open on the 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and the 4th Thursday of the month from 3-6 p.m. (except for November and December when it is the 3rd Thursday). The next food pantry distribution will occur on Monday, December 9, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
19 days ago, EWSD Communications
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The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tue., November 19 starting at 6:30 p.m. The full meeting will be available to watch on Facebook Live thanks to the Media Factory (https://www.facebook.com/BTVMediaFactory). Agenda items for the meeting include: - Board Job Description - Communication and Support of the Board - Policy 4.3 Agenda Planning To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: http://www.ewsd.org/schoolboard
22 days ago, EWSD Communications
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🎥 The #EWSD Board Meeting on November 12 is now available to watch thanks to the Media Factory 👉 https://www.mediafactory.org/?modal=77,episode,233111
23 days ago, EWSD Communications
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The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tue., November 12 starting at 6:30 p.m. The full meeting will be available to watch on Facebook Live thanks to the Media Factory (https://www.facebook.com/BTVMediaFactory). Agenda items for the meeting include: - Superintendent Search Update - Literacy & Math Data with an Equity Lens - Questions on FY25 1st Quarter Financial Update To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: http://www.ewsd.org/schoolboard
27 days ago, EWSD Communications
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EWSD Federal Grant Programs Manager Tamara Eklof and Hiawatha ELL teacher Terri Geffert presented at this year's World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) conference. Eklof co-led a workshop titled "Building Multilingual Programs in Rural Areas", and Geffert participated in a panel discussion focusing on instructional practices for equitable instruction of multilingual learners.
28 days ago, EWSD Communications
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The EWSD Leadership Team was grateful to have Essex Police Chief Ron Hoague and Colleen Ballard from Essex Rescue attend a recent meeting. Both provided updates from their departments and talked about how we can continue to collaborate.
about 1 month ago, EWSD Communications
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The Vermont State Board of Education met in the EHS Library. Prior to their meeting, the State Board took a tour of EHS and CTE. EWSD Director of Equity & Inclusion Erin Maguire also gave a presentation to the group on the District's equity journey. 👍👍
about 1 month ago, EWSD Communications
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Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday, November 3! ⏰⏰
about 1 month ago, EWSD Communications
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The Essex Westford School District is seeking a full-time Mainstream Instructional Assistant for grades K-8. This role assists and supervises assigned students instructionally, behaviorally, and physically in the general mainstream program. This position requires working with a student individually in collaboration with a special educator. For more information, and to apply, visit www.ewsd.org/jobs
about 1 month ago, EWSD Communications
we are hiring
🔔 Reminder that there will be no school on Friday, November 1. School will resume on Monday, November 4.
about 1 month ago, EWSD Communications
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The ADL 6th grade Infinity Team took a field trip to the Shelburne Museum and Chapin's Apple Orchard. At Chapin's, students learned about the apple trees, bees, and how to make apple cider!
about 1 month ago, EWSD Communications
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Representatives from Alma, the firm helping search for a new EWSD superintendent, visited on October 22 and 23. They had the opportunity to meet with students, parents, and staff in person and talk about the most important qualities for our next superintendent.
about 1 month ago, EWSD Communications
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We are so grateful to everyone who has shown up to give input that will help inform the position of the new superintendent. There is still a remaining opportunity to take part: https://www.ewsd.org/article/1838253
about 1 month ago, EWSD Communications
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