Welcome Back!
"A new school year means new beginnings, new adventures, new friendships, and new challenges. The slate is clean and anything can happen."
-Denise Witmer
The 2024-2025 school year is officially underway! Over the past week, teachers and students have been practicing new routines, getting to know each other, and setting the expectations for what will be an amazing year! We invite you along on our journey through this weekly newsletter--- we will share pictures and snippets of our learning and activities, remind you of upcoming dates and important information, and share notes from our community at large. Let the adventure begin!
Growing our community...
2nd graders in Ms. Jordan's class listen to a book read aloud, I Promise, by LeBron James. It's about the promises we make to ourselves and each other as we grow our community.
Growing our friendships...
A little playground bonding at recess-- It's great to see our friends again!
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.
Welcome back to a new school year! As we all settle into the rhythm of school days, it can be helpful to think about the routines that make mornings smoother and bedtimes a little calmer. Adjusting to new classrooms, teachers, and schedules can feel like a big change for our kids—and for us too! A consistent routine not only helps our children feel more secure but also sets them up for success both in and out of school. Below you’ll find some resources on ways to make these transitions easier, including tips on creating routines that work for your family.
If you have any additional resources or ideas, feel free to pass them along so we can share them with others!
Easing Back-to-School Jitters: A great article from the Child Mind Institute that offers simple strategies to help with the back-to-school transition.
Back-to-School Anxiety | Child Mind Institute.
Morning Routine Magic: Understood.org has some fantastic tips for making mornings less hectic and more positive.
8 ways to make school morning routines easier
Here’s to a fantastic start to the school year, filled with growth, learning, and a little bit of extra calm!
-Ms. Shannon
Essex Council on Aging
Is Fall 2024 really almost here? That means scarecrow time!
Over the years, the Friends of the ECOA have sold over 200 scarecrows. We are eagerly waiting for all of them to be dressed up and shown off townwide. Put up your scarecrow before Monday, October 14 to be included in the tours and contests we are planning. For our friends who don’t yet have a scarecrow kit, please visit the Essex Senior Center or email essexscarecrowfestival@gmail.com. You can make an appointment for us to meet you or drop by 17 Pickering at our scheduled scarecrow sales times, listed below.
Tuesday, 9/24, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 9/25, 1-3 p.m. and 6-7 p.m.
Thursday, 9/26, 9-11 a.m.
Saturday, 9/28, 9-11 a.m.
Monday, 9/30, 12:30-2 p.m.
Any Wednesday at Games with Gil 1-3 p.m.
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.
