Essex Elementary Extra
Edition: November 11-15, 2024
Bring On The Spirit!
Next week, we invite students and staff to participate in our school-wide Spirit Week! Members of our Student Leadership Council have brainstormed up a fun and spirited week for all!
Monday 11/18: Monochromatic Monday (dress in one color only)
Tuesday 11/19: MERSD Pride- wear your Hornets/EES gear or green and white!
Wednesday 11/20: Crazy Hair Day
Thursday 11/21: "Jers-day Thursday"-- wear your favorite sports team gear.
Friday 11/22: Pajama Day
We hope to see you at tomorrow night's Messy Art Night! If you are able to volunteer, please sign up here.
Morning Arrival Reminders
A few reminders about morning arrival:
- Breakfast is available for students beginning at 7:45 in the cafeteria.
- If students are not coming for breakfast, please do not drop students off prior to 8:05am, as there is no adult supervision until that time.
- For car drop-off, please pull all all the way forward in the zone as possible. Through doing this, you help keep traffic moving and prevent backup on the street.
Thank you!
Holiday Help
Need a Little Extra Help This Holiday Season?
We know that the winter holiday season can bring added financial pressure for families, and we want you to know that our school community is here to help! Whether your family could use support with gifts, meals, or other essentials, we have resources available. If this could benefit your family, please don’t hesitate to reach out to either our school nurse, Nicole Correnti at correntin@mersd.org or our school adjustment counselor, Colleen Shannon at shannonc@mersd.org. All inquiries are handled with care and confidentiality.
Thanks for your Book Fair Support!
Our book fair was a success, thanks to all of you! Profits helped stock our teachers' classroom libraries!
Clickable Information
What's Cookin'?
Important Events
Friday, November 15, 2024: Messy Art Night
Tuesday, November 19, 2024: Hena Khan Author Visit
Wednesday, November 27, 2024: Community Event-- Vocabulary Parade at 11:00am
Wednesday November 27, 2024: Early Release at 11:45am
Thursday and Friday, November 28-29, 2024: No School- Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday, December 3, 2024: Picture Retake Day
District News
COMMUNITY NEWS
Open Door Mobile Market
- Open Door will run its mobile market at Essex Elementary on the third Wednesday of each month from 2:45-3:30
- This resource is available to anyone in the community!
Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund
The Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund supports children in our community by providing gifts for local families. Please click here for information on how to donate and how to apply for support.
Eastern Essex Regional Public Health Coalition
The Eastern Essex Regional Public Health Coalition (EERPH) was formed by an agreement between Hamilton, Wenham, Essex, and Rockport, and exists to improve the ability of local health departments to meet state legislated requirements for public health services. EERPHC staff, consisting of a regional social worker and Regional Public Health Nurse, assess and help provide needed public health nursing, mental health education and support, and social services in the community. Residents are welcome to reach out directly to EERPHC for support.