E.J. Hayes Elementary

Important Message about Band at RMS: Rising 6th Graders

"Springing Back in Gold Medal Style!" We kicked off Spring Back Day by treating our amazing Olympic Team to a special Room Service Breakfast! Staff started the day fueled with all things nutritional and sweet — a perfect combination to energize the champions they are! Thank you for all you do to inspire excellence every day. Let’s keep the momentum going as we “Go for the GOLD” this spring!

Behind Every Great School is an Even Greater Admin! We want to give a HUGE thank you to Mrs. Ayscue for being the heart of our front office! Your organization, kindness, and dedication keep everything running smoothly at E. J. Hayes. Whether you're juggling calls, supporting staff, or greeting families with a smile, you do it all with grace and excellence. We appreciate all that you do every day — you are truly GOLD. Thank you for being the rock we can always count on!

100 Lessons = GOLD! Congratulations to our amazing scholars for passing 100 i-Ready lessons! Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to learning show that you are truly Going for the GOLD every single day. We are so proud of your hard work and determination! You have each earned a GOLD medal to celebrate this outstanding accomplishment. Keep believing in yourself and striving for greatness.

Celebrating Our 85 and Above Club Scholars! We kicked off our first Monday back from spring break by celebrating academic excellence with our 85 and Above Club Scholars! Their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to success set the tone for an amazing finish to the year. We are so proud of their achievements and look forward to seeing even more greatness ahead. Let’s keep the momentum strong — the best is yet to come!

Hello E. J. Hayes Scholars, Families, and Staff! We are excited for another wonderful week of learning and growth at E. J. Hayes! Here are a few important reminders: ✅ Field Day Reminder: Students must meet all expectations outlined in the Field Day Contract to participate. Please continue encouraging strong behavior, attendance, and effort every day! ✅ Honor Roll & Principal’s List Trip: Students who achieved Honor Roll or Principal’s List will receive a permission slip this week to attend the special trip on Friday. Permission slips must be signed and returned by Wednesday for eligible students to attend! ✅ EOG Countdown: End-of-Grade (EOG) testing is just four weeks away! We need all students at school daily, ready to learn and focused. Every day counts! Thank you for your continued support—let’s make it a fantastic week and keep Going for the GOLD! #EJHayesStrong #EveryDayMatters #GoingfortheGOLD

Just a quick reminder that this week is Spring Break. We will return to school on Monday, April 28th. We encourage everyone to stay safe, relax, and enjoy this special time with family. We look forward to seeing everyone back soon, refreshed and ready to finish the year strong.

📣 Friendly Reminder: Scholar Dress Code 👕👖 At E. J. Hayes, we want our scholars to be dressed for success each day! Please help us by making sure your child follows the school dress code: ✅ Wear school-appropriate clothing 🚫 No pajamas, bonnets, or bedroom shoes 🚫 No sagging pants or shorts more than 3 inches above the knee 🚫 No spaghetti straps or shirts that show the midriff 🚫 No headscarves or tied-up shirts showing skin 🚫 No headphones during instruction or transitions Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and focused learning environment. Let’s keep Going for the GOLD every day!

We’re headed into an exciting week as we prepare for Spring Break 🎉🕶️🌺! But before we dive into relaxation, let’s stay focused and finish strong. Here’s what’s coming up: 📊 4/14–4/18: iReady EOY Diagnostic 🌱 4/15: 4th Grade Field Trip – Martin Soil & Water Conservation (Leave at 11:30 AM) 📘 4/15: ELA Mastery Connect Benchmark #3 ➗ 4/16: Math Mastery Connect Benchmark #3 🔬 4/17: Science Mastery Connect Benchmark #3 ✌️ 4/18: No School for Scholars Then it’s time to unwind... 📆 4/21–4/25: SPRING BREAK! 🎉 Take this time to relax, recharge, and refresh—you’ve earned it! 📌 4/28: 📝 Welcome Back Scholars! Keep showing GOLD behavior, working hard, and encouraging one another—the finish line is in sight!

National Assistant Principal Week may be over, but our appreciation for Mrs. Belangia-White is year-round! Her leadership, kindness, and commitment to our students and staff never go unnoticed. Thank you for being such a vital part of the Hayes family!

Don’t forget—CAN TABS ARE DUE TODAY! We are so excited to see all the tabs coming in and can’t wait to find out which class will take the win! Every tab counts, and we love seeing your support for such a great cause. Thank you for helping us Go for the GOLD together—let’s finish strong!

Just a reminder about this weekend's Rocky Hock Opry Shows at the Martin County Auditorium.  Half of all proceeds will be donated to our growing MCS Theater Program! Tickets are still available at the listed locations, including our Central Office. If you do not pick up your tickets in advance, you can purchase them at the door!  A big thank you to the Rocky Hock Opry for making this effort to benefit our students!!

Congratulations to our “85 and Above Club” members! 🎉 Your hard work and dedication are paying off! Keep aiming high, shining bright, and going for the GOLD! ⭐️ You make us proud—keep it up! 🏆

STEAM Night is HAPPENING RIGHT NOW at E. J. Hayes Elementary until 7:00 PM! ⚙️✏️🎨 Pop in anytime to enjoy hands-on STEAM activities! Every student who attends earns a 100 quiz grade in ELA, Math & Science—these will be included on this week’s Progress Reports! ✅ Snacks for the whole family from Durty Dogz!🌭 Let’s make tonight GOLDEN—we’ll see you soon! #HayesSTEAMNight #GoingForTheGOLD #HandsOnFun #PopInAndExplore

STEAM Night is TONIGHT! ⚙️✏️🎨 5:00–7:00 PM | Drop-in style to fit your schedule! ⏰ Every student who attends gets a 100 quiz grade in ELA, Math, & Science! ✅ Grades will be on this week’s Progress Reports! Snacks for the whole family (up to 290 served!) 🍪 Let’s make this hands-on event GOLDEN! See you tonight at E. J. Hayes! #HayesSTEAMNight #GoingForTheGOLD #FamilyFun #STEAMPower

Hello there, Hayes Scholars & Families! The 4th quarter is here, and that means a fresh start—a clean slate for ALL scholars! Don’t forget to return your Behavior Contract by Wednesday to help us keep aiming high and Going for the GOLD! Let’s finish strong, Lions! #HayesGOLD #CleanSlate #FourthQuarterReady

Martin County School's newest LETRS cohort completed their 8th and final LETRS professional development training on Friday after an extensive 2-year study on explicit and systematic literacy practices. We thank these teachers for their dedication to growing and learning while teaching their students daily. Thank you to Ellen Mizell, NC DPI Early Literacy Specialist for facilitating these sessions and pouring knowledge into our educators daily.

We hope you all had a wonderful and restful weekend! We’re looking forward to another fantastic week at E. J. Hayes as we enter the home stretch before Spring Break! 🌷☀️ There are lots of exciting activities and events coming up, and we can't wait to share them with our students. As always, we are "Going for the GOLD!"—Giving Respect, Owning Our Actions, Leading with Kindness, and Doing Our Best! Please remember that positive behavior, strong attendance, and hard work are the keys that unlock participation in all the fun we have planned. Let’s finish this stretch strong and make every day count! Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Let’s have a GOLDen week! 🥇 Here’s a full look at what’s happening now, next week, and what’s coming up: This Week (4/7–4/11): 🚌 4/7: AIG Field Trip (4th & 5th Grade) 🧠 4/7: Extended Tutoring Begins (District Office Support) 🖥️ 4/7–4/11: iReady Diagnostic – Reading & Math 🔬 4/8: STEAM Night (Snack Provided for All Participants) 🥫 4/11: Can Tabs Due for Fundraiser ✝️ 4/11: Last Day to Submit LifeWise Forms Next Week (4/14–4/18): 🧮 4/14–4/18: iReady Diagnostic Continue– Reading & Math 🌿 4/15: 4th Grade Field Trip Leaving at 11:30 – Martin Soil & Water Conservation (*3rd & 4th Grades will switch lunches) 📘 4/15: ELA Mastery Connect Benchmark #3 ➕ 4/16: Math Mastery Connect Benchmark #3 🔬 4/17: Science Mastery Connect Benchmark #3 🛠️ 4/18: Teacher Workday Looking Ahead: 🌴 4/21–4/25: Spring Break!

🎉 PBIS Field Day & Kona Ice Truck Reward 🎉 We are excited to announce our PBIS Field Day and Kona Ice Truck Reward, scheduled for Thursday, June 5th. Students who meet our PBIS behavior and attendance criteria will participate in this fun-filled day and enjoy a treat from the Kona Ice Truck! 🙌 All forms will be due by Wednesday, April 9th. If a signed form is not returned, your child cannot participate in the reward on June 5th.

We are excited that E. J Hayes was nominated for the Caring4Community program for local schools for a chance to win a cash donation of $2,500. Please continue to nominate our school in hopes that we could be in the running for getting a donation that can help our school. If our school is in the Top 9 schools with the largest number of nominations, we will move to the second round of voting that starts on April 11th. VOTE for E. J. Hayes at https://greenvillekidsdental.com/caring4community.