Essex Elementary Extra

As we settle into November, we are grateful for the continued nice weather, allowing students to enjoy their time outdoors a bit longer! Fresh air and physical activity play a big role in keeping our students energized and ready to learn. With these warm temperatures, our Lost & Found is overflowing with sweatshirts and jackets! Please encourage your child to check our Lost & Found if anything is missing from their wardrobe!

As we observe Veteran's Day on Monday, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the veterans in our community and beyond for their service and sacrifice. Please join us in honoring these brave individuals who have dedicated themselves to to protecting our country and our freedoms.

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!

Greetings From Technology Class with Mrs. Seymour

Check out some of the happenings in technology class!

We have been focusing on keyboarding skills in grades 3-5. In our keyboarding unit, students continue to hone their typing skills through various exercises aimed at improving speed and accuracy. They are working on proper hand placement and finger techniques, working through our engaging online, gamified typing programs. Students will continue to practice typing skills throughout the year in both Technology Class and their general classroom.

Meanwhile, students in 2nd grade started their computer science unit and dove into the fundamentals of coding. Students learned basic programming concepts such as sequencing, loops, and conditional statements. They are using a visual coding platform in combination with the Root robot, reinforcing their understanding of logic and problem-solving. Stay tuned for a slideshow highlighting this unit!

Maritime Gloucester met with 5th grade last week to teach about watershed, the water cycle, and pollution

Some of our third grade students visited Essex Council On Aging during their Veteran's Day Breakfast to present thank you cards and notes to our local community veterans. Our student representatives enjoyed chatting with the veterans and seeing pictures on the walls of the local veterans!

Friday, November 8, 2024: Early Release at 11:45am

Monday, November 11, 2024: No School- Veteran's Day

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

• 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!

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.

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.

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