"I am so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers."
-Lucy Maud Montgomery
Happy October! As we embrace the beautiful change of seasons, our classrooms are buzzing with energy and enthusiasm for learning. Students are immersed in hands-on projects and collaborative activities, fostering both academic and social growth. We appreciate your partnership in making this a fantastic year for our children!
MERSD Elementary Schools are undergoing the accreditation process through New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). On October 22nd, the visiting team from NEASC is looking to meet with a panel of guardians to gain their perspective on our strengths and areas of growth. I am still looking for 3 parent/guardian volunteers to participate in this panel.
This panel is on Tuesday, 10/22 from 2:00-2:30 in the Memorial Elementary Project Room. If you are available to participate, please email Kim Provost (provostk@mersd.org).
Students of our Grades 4/5 Student Leadership Council are hoping our school community can band together to support those that were devastated by the impact of Hurricane Helene. In order to raise funds to donate to the Red Cross, we will be having a Classroom Coin Challenge next week. Each classroom will have a jar to collect change. The classroom to collect the most change will earn something special! All donations will go to Hurricane Helene relief and recovery efforts.
Clay Play!
Learning About Erosion
Mass Audubon came to teach our 4th grade students all about coastal erosion. Here, students compare and contrast sand from three different nearby beaches.
Your student will be creating a very special art masterpiece that you may purchase on unique gifts and keepsakes to enjoy for a lifetime! Every order will preserve the special memories of your child's creative growth in a fun and inspiring way!
Orders will be due by November 13, 2024. Please reach out to Mrs. Yutkins (yutkinsc@mersd.org) for additional details.
Spaulding Education Fund's biggest fundraising event of the year, The Night of Stars, is coming soon on November 2nd from 4-7pm. In preparation, we are looking for talented community members to audition! Auditions will be held on 10/16 from 4-7pm and 10/19 from 9am-12pm.
To sign up to audition or to buy tickets, please visit: https://www.spauldingeducationfund.org/events
As part of the Department of Justice Project Safe Childhood Initiative aimed at combatting the online sexual exploitation of children, the US Attorney’s Office is hosting a virtual internet safety presentation for parents. The presentation will educate parents on the dangers children face on the internet and how to keep them safe online.
What: Webex Webinar – Keeping Children Safe and Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood Presentation for Parents
When: Wednesday, October 9th @ 6:30 pm (log in begins at 6:00 pm)
Registration link: https://usao.webex.com/weblink/register/r3c6f24c5e409d764c38ac82d069f700e
*Registration is required. Space is limited. The Webex platform has a maximum capacity of 1000 attendees. If you have any questions or if we have reached registration capacity, please email USAMA.PSCOutreach@usdoj.gov to be put on a waitlist for the next presentation.
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.