Online Class Etiquette from EWSD
COVID-19 and Our SchoolsYour EWSD nurses are here to support the health and wellness of our entire school community. We are all aware of the prolonged flu season and the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The District continues to follow preventative and response guidelines offered by the Vermont Department of Health (VDH) and Vermont Agency of Education (AOE).
Your building nurse is available for any questions or concerns you may have regarding any illness or symptoms.
For District updates related to COVID-19, and helpful tips on staying healthy, please visit our EWSD page on the novel coronavirus. (Opens in a new window.)
An Invitation to Tea with the PrincipalTea with the Principal will be held on the third Thursday of each month from 8:05-8:45 am in the school library. Please come with any questions you may have on any topics.
From the District: All students in grades 3-9 take the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) in spring. EWSD schools will administer SBAC March 13 - June 1. The new Vermont Science Assessment assesses grades 5, 8 and 11. The VTSA will occur April 1 – May 31. Learn more about VT assessments in this February 12 letter from Curriculum & Instructional Innovation Director Amy Cole.
Unified Sports, which begins March 12, is an amazing program associated with Special Olympics that strives to create opportunities for students with and without disabilities to participate together on inclusive, interscholastic sports teams.
Shumway was one of three EWSD instructors honored as a University of Vermont Outstanding Teacher of the Year.
Read about the latest updates in regards to our grading and assessment system, and procedures in JumpRope.
The EWSD Annual Meeting and Budget Vote have been postponed for the time being due to the effects of COVID-19 and guidance from Governor Scott's "stay home, stay safe" order.
The EWSD has created a page to store the latest updates, as well as helpful links and information, on COVID-19.
Peter Drescher has been named the Director of Technology and Innovation for the Essex Westford School District.
FMS students traveled to the Vermont State House, where they spoke to local senators and representatives at the statewide Homeless Awareness Day!
