Fleming 4th and 5th graders on Team Gazette have been working on place value skills and understanding base-10 system. 4th graders have been learning to read and write numbers to the millions place and are starting to use the standard algorithm for addition to add larger numbers. 5th graders are using their knowledge from last year to read, write, and add numbers into the thousandth place using decimals. The 5th graders put their decimal expertise to the test by working together to unlock the doors in a decimal escape room. It was trickier than they thought!
✨ Nominate an EWSD employee for our Employee Spotlight! 🌟 Whether they go above & beyond, make a big impact, or have done something extraordinary, we want to hear about it! Fill out this form! 👉 https://forms.gle/Aykx7NNp6bzdLgcB9 📋 Let’s celebrate the dedication that makes a difference in our community! 💙
🚨 The EWSD utilizes an automated emergency calling system that is currently intended only for emergencies, such as an unscheduled early release or a school closing. An annual test of this system is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 21 at 6 p.m. At that time, families, staff, and high school students will receive a brief message from the system based on contact information provided to the schools. The system will contact users through email and a phone call.
🚨 If you do not receive a message and you feel you should have, please contact the school that your child attends to confirm that your contact information is correct. If you are an employee, please make sure that your contact information is up to date in the employee access center.
Join our team! The EWSD Child Nutrition Program is seeking School Nutrition Workers! EWSD is pursuing candidates with a genuine commitment to providing nutritious food options to students of all ages within the District. For more information, and to apply, visit ewsd.org/jobs.
🎶 EWSD Music presents its Band Prism Concert on Tuesday, October 22 at 7 p.m. in the Essex High School Auditorium.
🎶 This concert features musicians in grades 7-12th, including the Essex Jazz Collective, EHS Symphonic Band, EHS Wind Ensemble, and 7/8th grade musicians from ADL, EMS, and Westford. This event is free and open to the public.
🎥 The #EWSD Board Meeting on October 15 is now available to watch thanks to the Media Factory 👉 https://www.mediafactory.org/?modal=77,episode,232598
✨ Fleming held an all-school assembly where students and teachers played a fun game to explore different ways to show respect—to themselves and others! 💛👏
As we proceed with the superintendent search process, the Board strives to keep our EWSD community updated. We have received many questions as to how families can give input into the search process. Visit the EWSD website to learn about the four primary ways to engage in this process: https://www.ewsd.org/article/1813456
The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tue., October 15 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:
- Committee Reports
- Superintendent Search Presentation by Alma Advisory Group
- Model Policy Review: C9. Local Wellness Policy, First Reading
- FY26 Budget Development Update
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: http://www.ewsd.org/schoolboard
Fleming 4th and 5th grade students participated in the Kickline Program at Burlington's Waterfront Park. Through this program, students and teachers joined other schools in dance and play movement-based games!
October is National School Principal Month! 🎉 Join us in celebrating our awesome EWSD School Principals! 👏👏
Vermont has successfully implemented Universal School Meals since 2022. This program enables schools to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students, regardless of household income. However, even though meals are now free to all students, our schools still need to gather household income data.
This data helps Vermont access the maximum possible federal dollars for school meals, reducing the burden on Vermont taxpayers. Please complete the Household Income Form for your household. This form is designed to only take a few minutes to fill out. 👉 https://education.vermont.gov/householdincome
All EWSD employees and their families were invited to skate for free at the Essex Skating Facility! ⛸️
❗Reminder that there will be no school on Thursday, October 10, and Friday, October 11. School will resume on Monday, October 14.
✨ Each month, all of the administrative assistants from the 10 EWSD schools come together to collaborate and discuss important topics that help keep everything running smoothly! 🏫🤝
🎥 The #EWSD Board Meeting on October 1 is now available to watch thanks to the Media Factory 👉 https://bit.ly/47PEGoo
Would you like to stay up to date on the EWSD superintendent search process? Subscribe today! https://forms.gle/Nwpf2UknhUkX7nAw7
The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tue., October 1 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
* Youth Truth Survey
* FY26 Budget - Legislative Update
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: http://www.ewsd.org/schoolboard
The Northern New England TESOL networking event brought together educators and leaders of English language learners from across the state. Co-led by EWSD's Tamara Eklof (Parks) and Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld, the event focused on supporting multilingual students in early English acquisition.
Attendees participated in topic-specific discussions and heard from Multilingual Learners (ML) and State Title III Directors. All registered participants also received a book from Dr. Honigsfeld!
