E.J. Hayes Elementary

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March Madness is Here! Classes will compete daily for the most iReady lessons (85%+ correct), with daily bracket updates leading to a scholar vs. staff Kickball Championship on Friday! Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day! On March 21, wear bright, mismatched socks to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. Important Dates: Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration – Info on Martin County Schools’ social media. KidsFest – March 15, 10 AM - 1 PM 🎡 at Senator Bob Martin Ag Center. Parent-Teacher Conferences – All schools are held on March 25, 10 AM - 7 PM. Please review the social media and Class Dojo attachments for more details. Let’s Go for the gold and make it an amazing week at E. J. Hayes!

Show Your Creativity: Special Olympics T-Shirt Design Contest! 🎨👕 Calling all young artists! Here’s your chance to shine and make a difference—design a t-shirt for the Special Olympics! Let your creativity run wild as you create a design that represents unity, strength, and inclusion. The best part? The deadline has been extended to Friday, March 7th, giving you extra time to bring your vision to life! This contest is open to all school-aged students, so grab your pencils, paints, or digital tools and get started. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to showcase your talent—submit your design today! 🏅✨ #InclusionStartsWithArt

📢 Important Announcement for E. J. Hayes Families 📢 Due to weather conditions, E. J. Hayes Elementary School will dismiss early at 11:30 AM today (March 5). Please ensure you have a plan in place for your child’s pickup and safety. Thank you for your cooperation. Stay safe!

We are thrilled to kick off the month of March with WOW on Wednesday, March 5th, at 7:15 AM and celebrate Read Across America Week. We will celebrate reading with daily guest speakers and a special book excerpt to inspire our students. Plus, at the end of the week, 15 lucky students will win a book from our celebration! Join the fun by dressing up each day: 🌈 Monday – All Are Welcome – Celebrate Diversity & Inclusion Wear rainbow colors or multicultural attire to show interconnectedness to cultures. 📜 Tuesday – Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library – Honor History Dress as a historical figure, wear a college shirt or represent a historical event to symbolize the impact of history. 🕶 Wednesday – Who Was Helen Keller? – See the World Differently Wear blue or sunglasses to reflect perseverance and new perspectives. 📛 Thursday – Alma and How She Got Her Name – Embrace Your Identity Wear a name shirt or sticker to celebrate personal stories and heritage. 🎓 Friday – Oh, the Places You’ll Go! – Dream Big & Believe Dress as your future self or career goal to inspire lifelong dreams. We’re excited for a fun and inspiring week! Thank you for your support! ❤️📖

We are thrilled to celebrate Read Across America at E. J. Hayes Elementary next week. Each day, a special guest will join us on campus to share their favorite stories and books. To make this event even more exciting, we will livestream our special guest into every classroom from 7:55 to 8:05 A.M. so that all students can participate. This year’s theme, "Creating and Celebrating a Nation of Diverse Readers," reminds us of books' power to connect, inspire, and expand our perspectives. We can’t wait to experience incredible stories together and highlight the joy of reading! Stay tuned for more details, and prepare for a literary fun week. #ReadAcrossAmerica #DiverseReaders

Farewell to Mrs. Manning – A Cherished Member of Our Hayes Family On Friday, we bid farewell to a beloved member of our E. J. Hayes family, Mrs. Manning, as she stepped into a well-earned retirement. Throughout her time with us, she poured her heart into supporting our students and staff, always putting students first and stepping in wherever she was needed. Her kindness, dedication, and willingness to help made a lasting impact on our school community. While we will miss her dearly, her legacy of care and commitment will always remain a part of E. J. Hayes. Once a Tiger, always a Tiger—thank you, Mrs. Manning, for everything!

Bringing History to Life: A Night of Inspiration at the African American Wax Museum Our students did an incredible job bringing history to life at our African American Wax Museum! Their posters were thoughtfully crafted, beautifully showcasing the stories of influential figures, and their dedication shined through as they dressed up to represent their chosen icons. A huge thank you to our staff and families for making this event possible—your support and encouragement mean the world. We also appreciate every student and family who took the time to stop by, learn, and celebrate the remarkable contributions of African Americans throughout history. A special thank you to our judges for their time and thoughtful feedback, making this experience even more meaningful for our students. We also want to extend our gratitude to Mrs. Rodgers and the Boys & Girls Club staff for partnering with us to ensure that every student had the opportunity to participate. It was truly a night of inspiration, learning, and pride!

Hello there, E. J. Hayes families! The next two weeks are going to be busy and exciting for our students and staff! 📚✨ 📅 Thursday, February 27th marks the midpoint of the nine weeks, and parents/guardians can pick up their child's progress report between 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Progress reports will NOT be sent home on Wednesday this week since they will be available for pick-up on Thursday. If needed, you can also schedule a parent-teacher conference to discuss your child's progress. 💬📖 🕵🏾‍♂️ While you're here, we hope you and your student will stop by the library to visit our African American Wax Museum! 🎭📚 Students have been working hard to bring history to life, and we can’t wait for families to see their incredible presentations! 🎤✨ 📖 March 3rd - 7th: Read Across America Week 🎉🌍 This year, we are celebrating with the 2025 NEA theme: "Celebrate a Nation of Diverse Readers." Each day has a special theme to highlight diversity, history, and inclusion! 🏆🌎 🎨 Monday, March 3rd – Wear rainbow colors or multicultural attire to celebrate diversity and inclusion! 🌈👚 📜 Tuesday, March 4th – Dress as a historical figure or wear something that represents history (college shirt, historical costume, or an outfit symbolizing an important event)! 🏛️👕 🔵 Wednesday, March 5th – Wear blue (a color often associated with disability awareness) or sunglasses in honor of Helen Keller’s resilience and advocacy for the visually impaired. 🕶️💙 📛 Thursday, March 6th – Wear a shirt with your name on it or a sticker proudly displaying your name! Let’s celebrate who we are and the power of our stories! 👕📛 🚀 Friday, March 7th – Dress as your future self or career goal in honor of the places you dream to go as an adult! Whether it's a doctor, artist, astronaut, teacher, or entrepreneur—let’s dream BIG! 👩‍⚕️👨‍🎨👩‍🚀👨‍🏫💼 Let’s make these next two weeks amazing together! 🚀💙 #GoingForTheGOLD #ReadAcrossAmerica #DiverseReaders #FutureLeaders

Due to the winter weather, Wednesday will be a virtual learning day for our scholars. For students with internet and technology access: Complete iReady Reading & iReady Math lessons on Wednesday. All assignments are due on Monday, February 24th for attendance on 2/19/25. For students without internet or technology access: Complete the Benchmark Advance Comprehension Packet (Sent home on 2/18/25) Complete the basic fact practice sheets for addition, subtraction, and multiplication (Sent home on 2/18/25) These assignments are due on Monday, February 24th for attendance on 2/19/25. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via ClassDojo, email, or by leaving a voicemail at 252.792.3678. We look forward to seeing everyone back and ready for learning on Monday!

This is a BIG week for our students! Please make sure they get plenty of rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time each day for testing: ✅ Monday – 5th Grade Science 🧪 ✅ Tuesday – 3rd-5th Grade ELA 📖 ✅ Wednesday – 3rd-5th Grade Math ➕➗ Students must arrive by 8:10 AM to begin testing! 🚀 📌 Important Reminders: 🦷 Dental applications will be sent home this week and are due back to Nurse Griffin by February 25th. 🚫 No School for Students on Thursday, February 20th & Friday, February 21st – Teacher Workdays! Let’s work together to make this a successful week!

A huge round of applause for Alaina and Taylor in Mrs. Stewart's class! 👏 These two amazing students taught math class this morning! They taught their peers how to divide using partial quotients. Not only are they mastering this method, but they are also sharing their knowledge and helping others understand it too!!

March 2025 Breakfast & Lunch Menus for MCS

🎉 Hip, Hip, Hooray—It’s the 100th Day! 🎉 E. J. Hayes Tigers hit a major milestone today as we celebrated the 100th Day of School! 🏅💯 Our students and staff showed their GOLD spirit by dressing up as 100-year-olds, showcasing 100-themed projects, or wearing a 100th day of school shirt. Thank you to our amazing staff and families for making this day extra special! Here’s to finishing the year even stronger! 🐯💚💛 #100DaysSmarter #GoingForTheGOLD #EJHayesPride

E. J. Hayes families, we invite you to join us this 2/13/25, from 6 - 8 PM, at the Innovation Campus for the "Fall in Love with Martin County Schools" event! This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate education, connect with staff, and see the incredible things happening at each school. To make this event even more exciting, every E. J. Hayes student who attends will receive: ✅ A 100 Classwork Grade ✅ A Homework Pass But that’s not all! The grade level with the most students in attendance will earn a special treat on 2/14/25! 🎉 We can't wait to see our E. J. Hayes Tigers show up and represent! Let's make it a night to remember. See you at the Innovation Campus this Thursday from 6 -8 PM!

We have an exciting few weeks ahead, so please read carefully to stay informed! 🏛 Wax Museum Project (Starts Monday, February 10th) – Scholars can stay after school in the library until 4:30 PM to work on their Wax Museum Projects. If staying after, they must have a ride home at 4:30 PM. Scholars who do not stay after can still participate but must complete the Google Form to confirm they will present on February 27th. 🎉 100th Day of School (Tuesday, February 11th) – Celebrate this milestone by dressing as a 100-year-old person, wearing 100 items on clothing, or wearing a 100th Day of School shirt. Scholars who participate will receive 5 extra Class Dojo points for the week! 🌟 Martin County Schools Showcase (Thursday, February 13th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Innovative Campus) – This floating event will showcase all Martin County Schools from PreK-12th Grade. Families can explore academic programs, meet staff, and see what each school offers. 🎊 PBIS Pajama Party (Friday, February 14th) – Scholars who met PBIS expectations for the 2nd Quarter will receive an invitation in their Wednesday Folders to attend a fun Pajama Party. Pajamas must be school-appropriate. 📝 Mid-Year Benchmark Testing (Starts Monday, February 17th) – Scholars will take assessments to track progress and identify areas of support. The schedule is as follows: 5th Grade Science on February 17th, 3rd-5th Grade ELA on February 18th, 3rd-5th Grade Math on February 19th, and 5th Grade NC Science Check-in on February 24th. Please ensure your scholar gets plenty of rest, arrives on time, and is prepared to do their best. ✅ GOLD Standard behavior ensure scholars can participate in PBIS rewards. Thank you for your support! 💙💛 #GoingForTheGOLD

Please be aware that students riding home on the bus may experience slight delays as drivers avoid Martin Luther King Drive. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we ensure the safe transportation of all students.

E. J. Hayes Gold Medalists of January: Shining Bright! We are thrilled to celebrate our January Gold Medalists, staff members who exemplify the GOLD Standard every day! They Give Respect, Own Their Actions, Lead with Kindness, and Do Their Best, setting the bar high for excellence at E. J. Hayes. This month’s honorees shine even brighter in Leading with Kindness and Doing their Best in all they do. Their dedication to our students and school community makes a lasting impact, and we are so grateful for them! Join us in congratulating our Gold Medalists—true champions of E. J. Hayes Elementary!

E.J. Hayes congratulates our February students of the month. We are so proud of them and the positive behaviors they exhibit daily!

Our students have an exciting extra credit opportunity on Thursday, February 27th. We will host an African American Wax Museum highlighting those who have influenced African Americans locally, in North Carolina, and in the United States. Students will have three planning sessions before Thursday, February 27th, to do their research and create any posters they may need for the wax museum. If your child is interested in participating, please complete the Google Form. https://forms.gle/HJKQJf1gQMgmKv9t9 We hope your child will be able to participate in this fun opportunity.