The Weekly Buzz

Happy Friday! Another great week at EES. We are four weeks into the school year and the teaching and learning is in full swing. Monday, October 12 is Indigenous People Day. A holiday was signed into law in 2019 in place of Columbus day, The day provides us an opportunity to acknowledge the land that we live on and recognize the history and culture of Native Americans. I hope Monday's weather will allow for us to be outside to enjoy our beautiful state.

Stay well,

Mrs. J-A

Principal

• October 12 - No school, Indigenous Peoples Day
• October 14 - No school Teacher In-service
• October 19 - K-2 students back four days a week
• October 26 - 3-5 students back four days a week
• November 23 & 24 - Parent-Teacher conferences (virtual)
• November 25-27 - Thanksgiving Break

The first round of student pictures are going home today! Picture retake day is scheduled for next Friday, October 16 and Monday, October 19th!

On October 19, 2020 all K-2 students (except those who are 100% remote) will return to school four days a week. Grades 3-5 will return to school four days a week on October 26, 2020. This means that students who currently come to school two days a week will be expected to be at school four days a week. We will continue to have Wednesday as a remote learning day for students.

Arrival - Please arrive at school between 7:50-8:10 am. Students who arrive after 8:10 should report to the main entrance reception area.

Dismissal - Students will be dismissed between 2:35-3:00 pm. We will continue to stagger our dismissal time to help ensure social distancing.

• 2:35 First & Second Grades

• 2:40 Fourth Grade

• 2:45 Kindergarten & Third grade

• 2:50 Fifth Grade

A part of our transition from Step II to Step III includes a change in our morning health check procedures. These changes are in keeping with AOE guidance and other districts in Chittenden county. Beginning October 19, 2020 parents are required to administer the health questions prior to bringing your child to school. Temperature checks and hand sanitizing procedures will continue. Your cooperation is appreciated. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Please check your child’s backpack for more detailed information. There will be two copies of the information. One to keep at home as a reminder to do the health check each morning. The other one needs your signature and should be returned to school. Thanks so much for your cooperation.

The Burlington School Food Project will be providing drive-thru/walk up meal box distribution every Wednesday and Friday, beginning September 16th. All families are welcome to pick up food boxes. Pick up takes place every Wednesday and Friday at the following times and locations:

• North Avenue Alliance Church: 3:00-4:30

• Sustainability Academy: 3:00-4:30

• Dealer.com parking lot: 3:00-4:30

• B&G Club/Roosevelt Park: 5:00-6:00

September 14 through October 16 - Drop-in fun! No Registration Required! We will have a check-in station and do basic health screening. Masks must be worn by participants. For more information, including locations and times, click here.