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, May 25, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Beginning at 2:00 p.m., families arriving will be given a number and asked to wait in the sanctuary until their number is called. They will then complete their registration. A volunteer will greet and escort them around the pantry, allowing them to make food selections of their choosing. After the 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 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. In lieu 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. The Food Pantry requests that those visiting the pantry (as well as the volunteers) remain masked when the pantry is open for food distribution. As usual, there are no income requirements to visit the food pantry and a variety of food is available to everyone; however, additional food is provided once a month by the USDA to eligible families who fall below federally mandated guidelines. There will be shopping carts available for those living within walking distance of the pantry. Families not able to attend the pantry may call the Church office at 878-5745 between 9:00 a.m. and noon today through Thursday to leave contact information (name, address, number of people in the family, and a phone number) so arrangements for delivery 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 2:00-6:00 p.m. (except for November and December when it is the 3 rd Thursday). The next food pantry distribution will occur on Monday, June 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Essex High School Unified Sports Friends and Family Night at the Lake Monsters is Thursday, May 25th at 6:35 pm. Tickets are $8 and Unified Sports receives $4 for every ticket sold. Please consider supporting our athletes while enjoying a night at the ballpark! Purchase your tickets 👉 https://bit.ly/3LRegtd ⚾⚾
ADL faculty and staff were celebrated during teacher appreciation week with ice cream and lunch! 🍦👏🐾 #EWSD
Our EWSD SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) is bringing families together for a FREE night out to meet other families, learn about resources available, and establish connections in a safe and inclusive environment. The event will take place at the Albert D. Lawton Intermediate School (front lawn and cafeteria) on Wednesday, May 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.. Food and music to be provided. Registration is preferred by not required: https://bit.ly/3Ocuf6K
Vermont Family Network (VFN) and the Special Education Program Team will be hosting a series of virtual town hall sessions to support families of students with disabilities. These sessions are scheduled on Wednesday, May 17, May 24, and May 31 from 10-11 a.m. We will discuss July 1, 2023, Special Education Rule changes including adverse effects, functional skills, and specific learning disability eligibility. Register: https://bit.ly/3Nxq70T
The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tue., May 16 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the EHS Library. The full meeting will be available to watch on Facebook Live thanks to the Media Factory (www.facebook.com/BTVMediaFactory).
Agenda items for the meeting include:
* Assign Fund Balance
* Cyber Security Planning
* Portrait of a Graduate Document
* Superintendent Monitoring Report
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: www.ewsd.org/schoolboard
Thank you to all the EWSD Nurses for their hard work and dedication to the health and well-being of our students and community. We are grateful for all they do today and every day! Happy National School Nurse Day! 🩺💚💙 #EWSD #4ward2gether
This Saturday, May 13, the EWSD will be attending the Vermont Jobs Fair at the University Mall. If you or someone you know is looking for work, come by our booth to hear more about our current jobs, the growth opportunities, and the incredible benefits package, which includes EWSD covering 88% of your medical co-pay. Hope to see you there! #EWSD
ADL's Creative Writing Club collaborated with CTE Design and Creative Media to publish a literary/art journal. ADL students worked on the content while CTE student, Shai Barber, and instructors Deanna Vaida and Eileen Sinopoli, created the journal to house the incredible student work! https://bit.ly/42g4Lcr 🎨🖌️ #EWSD #4ward2gether
Westford School will be hosting its Fine Arts Festival at the Westford Common Hall on Friday, May 12 from 5-7:30 p.m. All are welcome to come celebrate creativity in the community! 🥳🖌️🎨 #EWSD #4ward2gether
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, May 8, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Beginning at 5:30, family members arriving will be given a number once they enter the Church building through the front door. They will then wait in the sanctuary before their number is called and they are registered and led to the Fellowship Hall. After being registered, a volunteer will greet and escort them around the pantry, allowing them to make selections of their choosing. Once the 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 of the pantry.
As usual, there are no income requirements to visit the food pantry and a variety of food is available to everyone; however, additional food provided by the USDA is available once a month to eligible families who fall below federally mandated guidelines. Families not able to attend the pantry may call the Church office at 878-5745 between 9:00 a.m. and noon today and Monday to leave contact information (name, address, phone number) so arrangements for delivery can be made. A follow-up call to complete registration will take place on Monday. 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 2:00-6:00 p.m. (except for November and December when it is the 3rd Thursday).
The next food pantry distribution will occur on Thursday, May 25, from 2:00-6:00 p.m.
In case you missed the most recent EWSD Board Meeting, you can now watch the recording thanks to Media Factory! https://bit.ly/3Nyq4Sa 🎥 #EWSD
Today's baseball game vs. Hunt has been postponed. It will now be played on Friday, May 5 at Maple St. Park starting at 4:15 p.m.
In front of Hiawatha, yellow tulips are in full bloom as part of the Yellow Tulip Project at ADL. Students from ADL planted these tulips last year with the goal of smashing the stigma of mental health and increasing mental awareness by promoting hope and positivity one day at a time. Hiawatha appreciates ADL for giving them the opportunity to be part of this important project. 🌷💛 #EWSD
ADL students performed Willy Wonka for their spring musical! They worked collaboratively with EHS student interns; and the director, Jordan Verasamy, was a recent EHS graduate. #EWSD #4ward2gether 🎭👏🐾
Come learn about the special education evaluation process & how to access funds for services in private and independent settings on Thursday, May 4 from 5-6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Register online 👉 https://tinyurl.com/ewsdsped2
Take a quick look at the new EWSD websites and watch this short video to find everything that you need! 👉 https://bit.ly/EWSDwebVideo
Please see the following postponements for ADL events today (due to weather):
*B Baseball game has been postponed and will be made up on 5/15
*A Baseball and Softball games have been postponed and will be made up on 5/4
*Both baseball and softball will practice at 3:30
Back to school tomorrow, see you soon! 😊 #EWSD #4ward2gether
The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tue., May 2nd starting at 6:30 p.m. in the EHS Library. The full meeting will be available to watch on Facebook Live thanks to the Media Factory (www.facebook.com/BTVMediaFactory).
Agenda items for the meeting include:
* EWSD Alternative Programming
* 3rd Quarter Financial & Personnel Reporting
* EWSD Student School Board Representative
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: www.ewsd.org/board
