E.J. Hayes Elementary

We are looking forward to a full week of school, Monday through Friday, with our students, staff, and families back in the routine and ready to learn. Please remember that Monday will be a full school day for all Martin County Schools students. We hope every student is able to get a good night’s sleep and come energized and prepared to continue the iReady Reading and Mathematics Middle of the Year Diagnostic Assessments. We cannot wait to see how much each student has grown and to celebrate their progress. If you have any concerns about your child’s grades or how they are doing in school, please reach out to your child’s teacher so we can partner together to support their success.

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We hope all of our students will join us in celebrating the 100th Day of School! It’s a fun and exciting milestone that highlights how much our students have learned and grown, and we look forward to seeing everyone participate and enjoy this special day together.

Happy School Counselor Week Ms. Beth! We would love to take a moment to recognize our phenomenal school counselor at E. J. Hayes Elementary. She truly goes above and beyond every single day to take care of our students, staff, and families. From offering a listening ear to providing guidance, encouragement, and support, her heart for our school community shines through in all that she does. Her compassion, dedication, and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many, and we are incredibly grateful for her constant care and positive presence. We love our counselor at E. J. Hayes. Thank you for all that you do to support our Lions and help our school continue Going for the GOLD.

Mrs. Garcia, our 5th Grade Science Teacher, and Mrs. Stevens, a MCS Instructional Coach, had an amazing afternoon at the Bento Box STEM Night at ECU. They learned a great deal about the Smithsonian Science Kits available in Martin County and networked to identify free, high-quality resources to support our science teachers. An afternoon full of learning, collaboration, and so much fun!

We hope everyone was able to stay warm and safe during this weekend’s winter weather. As we return this week, we are continuing to progress monitor learning for our students, so daily attendance is especially important to keep students on track and supported. All families are invited to join us for this week’s Hot Cocoa and Heart Talk event in collaboration with our PTA. It is a great opportunity to connect, share, and partner together for the success of our students. Be sure to check out this week’s exciting news using the link below. We encourage every family to take a moment to read, stay connected, and celebrate all the great things happening at school. https://www.canva.com/design/DAG_bh-qR4M/14yot8RI1ceR-8BYXVsr3Q/view?utm_content=DAG_bh-qR4M&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hbe8593624d We hope to see you soon.

📢 Important Information for EJ Hayes Families – Inclement Weather Preparation 📢

In preparation for the possibility of inclement weather in Martin County, EJ Hayes Elementary is taking proactive steps to ensure continuity of learning for our students. Because this weather system may bring ice accumulation and the possibility of power outages, all students will take home a paper packet of assignments covering up to 5 days of instruction this weekend.

📚 Student Work Packets

All students were sent home with a 5-day learning packet on Friday, January 23, 2025. These packets should be completed if days next week are designated remote learning days.

For 3rd grade each day’s work includes:
-1 combined ELA and Science assignment
-1 Math assignment

For 4th and 5th grade each day’s work includes:
-1 ELA assignment
-1 Math assignment
-1 Science or Social Studies assignment

The packet is clearly labeled by day to help students stay organized.

💻 Technology Use

If school is closed due to inclement weather, Chromebooks will NOT be used. All student work for remote days will be completed using the paper packet.

📝 Student Expectations

Students are expected to complete the assignments for the assigned day.
Completed work should be returned to school when we resume in-person learning.

📄 Lost or Missing Packets

If a packet is lost or a student is absent on Friday, a digital copy of the packet will be available on the EJ Hayes website.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we plan ahead to keep learning going—no matter the weather! 💚💛🐯

🎉🐯 Congratulations, EJ Hayes Scholars! 🐯🎉

On January 21, 2026, we proudly celebrated our students who earned Honor Roll and Principal’s List during Awards Day at EJ Hayes Elementary School! 🌟

These students have shown outstanding dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence in their learning. Your hard work truly paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of you! 💚💛

A special thank you to our amazing teachers and families for supporting our students every step of the way. Together, we are building a strong foundation for success!

👏 Way to go, Tigers — keep shining and striving for greatness! 👏

Link to view photos of individual students and other photos from Awards Day here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QGTYiW84BErvHYZ5dm0crCdu--5JrThS?usp=drive_link

Hello Parents,

I want to personally thank all the families who have already participated in our Reading for Education fundraiser! We are on our way to reaching our goal, but we need everyone's help to make sure our teachers get the essential tools they need to help our students succeed.

If your family has not participated, there's still time!

This safe and easy fundraiser is 100% online so there is no face-to-face selling, collecting money, or delivering products. Your child will receive a prize just for participating, and more prizes will be awarded when goals are reached.

Please help now. It really will make a difference.

Go to https://www.rfe.net/sid.t?0000000077 to show our valued teachers your support.

Thanks
E J Hayes Elementary School

P.S. Family participation is the key to our success, and we are counting on you!

🎉 Congratulations, Skyylar! 🎉 We are incredibly proud of Skyylar for being chosen as an E. J. Hayes Student of the Month, representing Good Judgment. She consistently makes thoughtful choices, shows responsibility, and leads by example. We are also proud that Skyylar represented our school at tonight’s school board meeting. What an honor. Way to go for going for the GOLD. 🌟🐯

✨ Happy New Year, E. J. Hayes Families, Students, and Staff! ✨ As we step into a brand new year, we want to wish our entire E. J. Hayes community the ABSOLUTE best in 2026. May this year bring continued growth, joy, success, and many moments to celebrate together. In the spirit of a fresh start, we are encouraging our students to return from winter break looking classy and confident as we kick off the new year together. It is a fun way to set the tone for high expectations, pride, and a strong start back to learning. We cannot wait to welcome everyone back and continue Going for the GOLD together. 💛🐾 Here’s to a fantastic year ahead.

🎉🐾 Winter Break i-Ready Challenge Update! 🐾🎉

Mr. Delrosol Locke’s homeroom has jumped into the lead in the Winter Break i-Ready Challenge! 🚀👏 His class has inched past Mrs. Williams’ homeroom, and the race is getting exciting!

Right behind them, Mrs. Wynn’s and Mrs. Snow’s homerooms are closing the gap and inching toward the lead! 👀📈

Keep logging in, keep trying your best, and keep pushing forward on your i-Ready lessons. We are so proud of the hard work you have shown this week! 💪📚🌟

Another update will be shared in a couple of days as everyone continues the race for the 4 COMPLETE GOLDEN PAWS for Owning Your Actions and Doing Your Best! 🐾🏆

Who will take the lead next? 👀✨

We hope everyone is taking time to enjoy every moment with family and friends during this special season. May your days be filled with joy, laughter, rest, and meaningful memories. Wishing all of our students, families, and staff a very Merry Christmas. Warm regards, Ms. Bennett Principal, E. J. Hayes Elementary School

🎉 Winter Break i-Ready Challenge Update! 🎉 Mrs. Caitlin Williams’ homeroom is currently in the lead with the Winter Break i-Ready Challenge! 🏆🐾 Way to go, scholars! 👏✨ But watch out… 👀 a few other classes are right behind them and closing the gap fast! Another update will be shared in just a couple of days as everyone keeps working hard and fights for the 4 COMPLETE GOLDEN PAWS for Owning Your Actions and Doing Your Best! 💪📚 Keep logging in, keep trying your best, and keep shining! 🌟🐾

We are looking forward to a great week ahead at E. J. Hayes filled with Holiday Spirit Week fun and an exciting field trip to Deadwood on Wednesday. It is a wonderful time to celebrate, stay engaged, and enjoy the season together. We hope everyone has a fantastic week. Please remember that Thursday is an early release day with dismissal at 11:55 AM. Please click on the link below to review this week’s Exciting News for Families.

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Students from the 3rd-5th grade classes were recognized for showing kindness and respect. These positive character traits are often thought of as not being seen; however, they are noticed and appreciated. During the Character Awards Ceremony, the students were recognized by having their name called to come forward and receive a certificate and medallion as family, friends, and other classmates watched and applauded. EJ Hayes is proud of each student and the positive character traits they have displayed without expecting anything in return. This is a true sign of good character. We were glad parents and family came to the awards ceremony and look forward to the next character awards. Congratulations to each and every student who was a recipient during this ceremony. We are proud of you!

We had a wonderful start to our day today with WOW Wednesday led by Ms. Beth Griffin! Students and families who attended received an encouraging message about good judgement, our character trait of the month and ended with a special treat they are encouraged to share with a peer to spread kindness! EJH hosts WOW Wednesdays monthly and we would LOVE to have you at the next one in January!

We are excited to remind you that tomorrow is WOW Wednesday! We hope you will join us in the cafeteria at 7:15 AM as we start the morning together with connection, encouragement, and important updates. We look forward to seeing you there!

Holiday Spirit Week Is Coming! We are excited to announce that we will kick off a fun Holiday Spirit Week before winter break. While we continue to work hard, we also want to spread joy and cheer throughout our school community this season. We hope our students, staff, families, and community members join in as we celebrate together and make these final days of 2025 festive and memorable.

This is a reminder for our EJ Hayes families that all Krispy Kreme Fundraiser money is due by the end of the school day on Friday, November 21.

Please go ahead and send in your money if you have completed your sales. Thank you for helping support our school!