Thank you to all the families who attended parent-teacher conferences and stopped by our Book Fair! We loved seeing you there. The Book Fair is open this week from 7:30 AM–4:30 PM—students and families welcome! Let’s keep growing a love for learning! 📚❤️
Reminder: No school for students on March 24–25 🛑.
MCS is hosting a Career Fair on March 24 (3–7 PM) at the Innovation Campus 💼.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are March 25 (10 AM–7 PM) – don’t forget to schedule! 📅
The 3rd Quarter ends April 1 – please ensure all makeup work is complete
📝. Wear blue on April 2 for Autism Awareness 💙.
Join us April 4 for Academic Awards 🏅 .
Then, on April 8, Spring Pictures 📸 and come out for STEAM Night (5–7 PM) with the Durty Dogz food truck!🌭🎉
Scholars, we are proud of your efforts toward 85% or higher in iReady! Some have even moved up a grade level—keep growing! Families, please continue supporting iReady lessons at home.
📅 Upcoming Events:
✅ March 20 – Free MCS Event at Riverside Middle (Dinner: 5:30 PM, Sessions: 6:00-8:00 PM)
✅ March 21 – Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day!
✅ March 24-25 – No School
✅ March 25 – Parent-Teacher Conferences (10:00 AM-7:00 PM)
✅ April 1 – End of 3rd Quarter
✅ April 4 – Academic Awards
✅ April 8 – Picture Day & STEAM Night (5:00-7:00 PM)
✅ PreK & Kindergarten Registration for 2025-2026 is now open!
Let’s keep going strong, Tigers!
The Parent Involvement Committee of the MCS Community Coalition will offer free training for students and parents on Thursday, March 20!
Drugs Uncovered: What Parents Need to Know is tailored for parents. For the Health of it! is designed for middle school students.
Dinner will be provided before the 2-hour workshops.
Advanced registration is appreciated for this no-cost opportunity..
You can sign up as an individual participant or enroll multiple participants by following this link https://bit.ly/March20_Registration and answering a few brief questions.
Thanks to the coalition's Parent Involvement Committee for making this event possible.
We hope to see you on March 20th at Riverside Middle School!
We wrapped up March Madness in the best way possible—with a thrilling Scholars vs. Staff Kickball Game against Mrs. White’s homeroom class! Our scholars brought their A-game, and despite our best efforts, they took home the victory! More importantly, we all had a fantastic time enjoying the beautiful afternoon together.
Rest up, scholars, because we have a busy and exciting week ahead! Let’s keep that same energy going as we finish strong.
Go for the GOLD!
Additional details are below.
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!
