Asian-Pacific Islander American Heritage Month (APAHM)/South Asian Heritage Month
K-12 Lessons and Information about AAPI Heritage
May
1
All Day
K-12 Lessons and Information about AAPI Heritage
May
1
All Day
Haitian Heritage Month
| This month-long celebration is an extension of Haitian Flag Day, which is a patriotic celebration in Haiti and the Diaspora. The purpose of the month is to raise awareness and understanding, strengthen ethnic pride, and celebrate Haitian achievements. An Overview of Haitian Culture |
May
1
All Day
Jewish-American Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month Resources for Educators
May
1
All Day
Mental Health Awareness Month
How to Teach Students About Mental Health
May
1
All Day
National Physical Fitness Month
Started by the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition in 1983, this advocacy month is aimed at encouraging Americans to adopt healthy lifestyles.
Move Your Way: Videos for Teens
Move Your Way: Videos for Teens
May
1
All Day
National Teen Self-Esteem Month
"Sponsored by I Am Worth More, a nonprofit that connects teens to resources and helps them increase their positive entertainment intake, National Teen Self-Esteem Month unites teens, parents, and teachers all around the country. We come together to focus on the importance of supporting teens—helping them voice their needs, share their perspectives, and build a healthy outlook of themselves" (https://nationaltoday.com/national-teen-self-esteem-month/).
Lessons on Self-Confidence from a Teenager (TEDx Talk)
Lessons on Self-Confidence from a Teenager (TEDx Talk)
May
1
All Day
Speech and Hearing Awareness Month
Tips for Teaching Kids about Noise-Induced Hearing Loss - Information for Science & Health Teachers, Music Teachers, School Nurses, Etc. (National Institutes of Health)
May
3
All Day
School Lunch Hero Day
School Lunch Hero Day is a national celebration for students, teachers, families, etc. to express gratitude for all of the hard work being done in our school cafeterias!
May
4
All Day
Star Wars Day
"May the Force be with you." Fans of the "Star Wars" franchise have decided that the fact that 'May fourth' sounds similar to 'May the force' is reason enough to celebrate - making May 4th Star Wars Day! The play on Obi-Wan Kenobi’s memorable line ("May the Force be with you") in A New Hope has become one of the most famous Star Wars quotes of all time.
Star Wars Facts that People Tend to get Wrong
Star Wars Facts that People Tend to get Wrong
May
5
All Day
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, also known as the Battle of Puebla Day, celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The win in the battle on May 5 represented a great symbolic victory for the Mexican government and bolstered the resistance movement. In parts of Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is recognized with military parades, battle reenactments and other festivities. Some of the largest celebrations in the United States take place in Houston, Los Angeles and Chicago, where traditional Mexican foods are served and parades and parties take place.
7 Lesser Known Historical Facts about Cinco de Mayo
7 Lesser Known Historical Facts about Cinco de Mayo
May
5
All Day
Orthodox Easter
May
6
All Day
Children's Book Week
2024 marks the 105th anniversary of Children’s Book Week; the theme for this year’s celebration is No Rules. Just Read. Over 2,300 schools, libraries, and bookstores across the United States will celebrate Children’s Book Week.
Resources and More from Every Child a Reader
Resources and More from Every Child a Reader
May
6
All Day
Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)
First named in 1951 by the Israeli parliament, Yom HaShoah is a Holocaust Remembrance Day intended for reflection on the afflictions faced by the Jewish people. Of the approximately 11 million people who died at the hands of Hitler and his followers, 6 million were Jews. "No matter how people honor the day, either through lighting David’s candle or solemnly standing during the sirens, one thing always remains, and that is recognizing bravery in the face of racism" (https://nationaltoday.com/yom-hashoah/).
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - Resources for Educators
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - Resources for Educators
May
6
6:00 PM
8:00 PM
EWSD School Board Virtual Community Engagement
EWSD School Board Virtual Community Engagement
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/htp-puxg-wrr
Or dial: (US) +1 478-292-3691 PIN: 589 157 520#
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/htp-puxg-wrr
Or dial: (US) +1 478-292-3691 PIN: 589 157 520#
Google Meet
May
7
7:00 AM
7:00 PM
** VOTE **
Learn more about the EWSD budget.
May 7, 2024 (Polls Open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.) - Voting
City of Essex Junction residents will vote at the Champlain Valley Expo
Essex Town residents outside of the City will vote at Essex Middle School
Westford residents will vote at Westford School
Important Voter Information
There are many ways to cast your vote! Please view the different options here.
The Board set May 7 as a date for the revote and decided not to mail ballots to each active voter due to the quick turnaround through the postal mail service and the significant expense involved in the undertaking.
May
8
All Day
National School Nurse Day
Celebrated since 1972, National School Nurse Day recognizes the critical role of school nurses in the educational setting. We have, of course, come to even more fully understand the importance of our EWSD school nurses as we have worked through the COVID-19 pandemic. Find a way to thank your school nurse today!
May
8
All Day
May
9
All Day
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During WWII
This is an international day of remembrance designated by the United Nations Generally Assembly in 2004. It begins on May 8, the anniversary of the date when the World War II Allies accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Nazi Germany and the end of Adolf Hitler's Third Reich.
World War II Teaching Resources (Junior Scholastic)
World War II Teaching Resources (Junior Scholastic)
May
8
6:30 PM
9:00 PM
EWSD School Board - No Meeting
TBD
May
21
6:30 PM
9:00 PM
EWSD School Board Meeting
May
27
All Day
EWSD: Memorial Day - No School
May
27
All Day
Memorial Day
Observed on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States. The day is for mourning the loss of U.S. military personnel who have lost of their lives while serving in the armed forces. The first official observation of Memorial Day, also called Decoration Day, involved placing flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery with Pre-President James Garfield delivering a speech.
Veterans Day vs Memorial Day: Understanding the Differences
Veterans Day vs Memorial Day: Understanding the Differences