ESS Gazette
6/11/2021
Dear ESS Families,
What an amazing day of fun we had at ESS! The weather was perfect and the kids had a great time. We were able to have activities in and out of the classroom. We loved seeing everyone in their ESS T-shirts!
Thank you for all your support during this unprecedented school year. We hope that everyone has a safe and relaxing summer, and we look forward to a more normal return in the fall.
Warmly,
Mark Lord
Bethany Calado
**Farewell to our Second Graders**
Best of luck 3rd Graders!
**Upcoming Dates**
June 14th and 15th - Early Release 1:50pm
June 15th - Report Card Distribution(remote students will be emailed)
June 16th - Last Day of School(asynchronous) - 1/2 Day - Activities will be sent from teachers
**Early Release Days**
For our early release days on June 14th and 15th:
3:00 Pick-up families will now pick-up at 1:30
3:15 Pick-up families will now pick-up at 1:45
Buses will be dismissed starting at 1:50. On early release days bus order may vary, so please be aware that buses could arrive a little earlier or later than expected.
Please call the school if you have any further questions.
**Lunch**
** Communication Survey**
**Summer Reading**
Visual Arts Festival 2021
Join us in celebrating original student work at this year’s Virtual Arts Festival.
Festival includes:
- Original student artwork spanning grades K-12
- Film and Animation Festival
- 5th Annual Empty Bowls Community Fundraiser
- EHS Senior Showcase
Click the link below to view the show and support our students.
PTO Corner
A message from outgoing PTO President Kim Levesque:
We are still looking for nominations for our 2021-2022 PTO Board. If interested please send an email to enfieldstreetpto@gmail.com. The PTO is responsible for school events, activities, field trips, staff luncheons and appreciation and more. Without help or a complete board these will not occur next school year and we know how important those things are to the students and staff! Here is a list of open positions:
-Treasurer (needed to complete board)
-Event’s Coordinator and Co-Chair
-Box Tops
-Scholastic Book Fair and Co-Chair
-Fundraising Co-Chair
A huge thank you to Kristen Sorel who accepted the nomination of President, Danielle Brown who accepted the nomination of Vice President, Barbara Gagnon who accepted the position of Fundraising Chair and Allison Gilmore who accepted the nomination of Secretary. I will certainly miss being on the board with you as I move onto Parkman, but I know ESS is in great hands with the four of you leading the way!
Thank you again to all our families and staff who helped make this an amazing year!
Drop-Off Safety
- Please make sure to pull up as far as you can in the crosswalk area
- Please only drop off your child in the crosswalk area
- Please have your child exit the vehicle on the passenger side
- Please wait until the car in front of you leaves before pulling away. Do not drive around a car that is parked and still dropping off their child.
Get to Know Your Board of Education!
BOE Meetings
We thought it would be helpful to show the dates and a link for future Board of Education meetings. They are a great way to stay involved and informed throughout the school-year.
All meetings are planned to begin at 7:00 PM.
July 13
August 24
September 14 & September 28
October 12 & October 26
November 23
December 14
Community Support Opportunities
Grandparent Support Group
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Support Group
Are you a grandparent or relative responsible for raising your grandchild or the child of a relative? If so, you are not alone. There are 2.4 million grandparent-headed households in the United States and this number continues to grow.
The Enfield Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group was created for grandparents that can benefit from support and resources while they face the joys and challenges of raising their grandchildren
*WHERE: Stowe Early Learning Center 117 Post Office Rd, Enfield
*TIME: Evenings
*WHEN: Mondays in 2020-2021
Per the pandemic we are holding the meetings face-to-face when possible outdoors however, this is not always possible, so some weeks the meetings are held virtually via. zoom. If you are interested in joining please call or e-mail me at the e-mail address below, so you can be added to the e-mail distribution list and know when meetings are occurring and details about when/where.
To register or for more information, please contact
Heather Benyak, Family Resource Center Social Worker
hbenyak@enfield.org 860-253-5214
Circle of Security
Are you struggling with knowing what your child is really asking from you?
Join us to learn how to support and strengthen your parent-child relationship.
Circle of Security Parenting will help you:
• Understand your child’s emotional needs
• Support your child to manage their emotions
• Enhance the development of your child's self esteem
• Strengthen your attachment with your child
This 8-session virtual series is geared towards children
ages 4 months-six years. Sessions are offered at a variety of times to meet the needs of families.
Please contact Erin Grimes, Family Resource Center Parent Educator,
at 860-253-6580 or egrimes@enfield.org to get more information or be put on a list for an upcoming session.
Parent Support Group
Town of Enfield
Department of Social Services
The Parent Support Group is facilitated by Social Workers Heather Benyak, LMSW from The Family Resource Center and Joanna Fornwalt, LCSW from Enfield Youth & Family Services.
The group was created in order to support all parents and caregivers with everyday challenges they may be facing during these uncertain and demanding times. In this group, parents are encouraged to share and discuss their experiences and also receive positive feedback from their peers in a safe, non-judgmental environment. The group can also provide you with additional supports and resources depending on individualized needs and circumstances.
WHERE: Virtually through ZOOM
WHEN: Mondays at 7:00 p.m. OR
Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
We invite you to register for this group by calling us at
(860)253-5214 or by emailing Heather Benyak at hbenyak@enfield.org.
You are also welcomed to make an appointment to meet with us individually.
Family Resource Centers:
Henry Barnard School
27 Shaker Road
Enfield, CT. 06082
(860) 253-4721
Stowe Early Learning Center
117 Post Office Road
Enfield, CT. 06082
(860)253-6580