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.
Hello there everyone. Last week, we shared information about our first "Coffee Talk" through our parent newsletter and our school’s social media. This is a friendly reminder that the event is happening at the end of this week, and we would love for you to join us!
This will be a great opportunity for parents and guardians to share how things are going this school year in an open, welcoming discussion. We want to hear your feedback on how we can continue supporting our scholars in academic success and good citizenship.
Join us for light refreshments and meaningful conversation as we work together to strengthen the partnership between our school and families.
We’re kicking off February with love for our amazing School Counselor, Ms. Beth, and Social Worker, Mrs. Goddard! ♥️ Join us in celebrating them this week. Don’t forget to read the newsletters carefully for important dates and events at E. J. Hayes and across Martin County Schools! 📅 #WeLoveOurCounselor #WeLoveOurSocialWorker
⏰ Students must arrive on time each day. Outside food from franchises such as McDonald's, Burger King, Bojangles, etc. is not allowed in the cafeteria.
☕ Join us for WOW on 2/5 at 7:15 AM in the Cafeteria "Coffee Talk" on 2/7, at 8:30 AM, and don’t miss "Fall in Love with Martin County Schools" on 2/13, 6-8 PM at the Innovation Campus.
Let’s make it a great week!
We are so proud of our E. J. Hayes Cheerleaders for their incredible spirit alongside the Martin County Gators! Our scholars also had the amazing opportunity to participate in the Mini MARCO Cheer Squad for 2025. Thank you to our cheerleaders and their dedicated coaches for creating such an exciting experience for our students!
Fraction Focus in Mrs. White’s Class! Mrs. White’s students are diving deep into fractions and building their mathematical confidence! While she worked closely with two students, providing targeted support, the rest of the class stayed engaged and on task—some working on fraction activities on their Chromebooks, while others completed a half-sheet practice to reinforce their understanding. This balance of small-group instruction, independent practice, and technology integration is helping students strengthen their fraction skills in multiple ways. Keep up the great work, scholars—your hard work is adding up to success! #GoingForTheGOLD
Building Connections Through Thinking: 4th & 5th Graders Engage in Collaborative Learning
Students in 4th and 5th grade participated in hexagonal thinking. An activity that promotes analyzing connections among information through collaboration. They were given the following sentence starters, "successful knowledge building is..., I face challenges by..., I am a learner who learns best..., and the responsibility I have to my learning..." This activity promoted no right answers and no wrong answers, just thinking. After responding to each prompt, students joined partners first and then multiple partner groups to communicate and connect their diverse responses and reasoning skills.
Today, we had the incredible opportunity to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our students during the 2nd Nine Weeks Academic Awards ceremony. We are thrilled to share that over 250 students earned awards for their accomplishments, showcasing their commitment to excellence. We are so proud of their progress and excited to see them continue striving for success.🐯💚💛
Dear E. J. Hayes Families,
This is a reminder that today we are celebrating your child’s academic achievements and the growth they have made from the beginning of the year until now! Their dedication, hard work, and perseverance deserve to be recognized, and we can’t wait to celebrate this important milestone with you.
5th: 10:00 AM
3rd: 12:30 PM
4th: 1:30 PM
Your support makes a difference, and we look forward to seeing you as we honor our students’ progress. Let’s continue to Go for the GOLD and encourage them to keep striving for excellence!
See you soon!
E. J. Hayes Elementary
We’re excited for another fantastic week at E. J. Hayes! Thank you for your continued support in ensuring our students stay on track and achieve their goals.
Attendance for the virtual days will be based on completing iReady Reading and Mathematics assignments or submitting story assignments and math facts to your child’s homeroom teacher. To ensure your child is marked present, all assignments must be completed and submitted online or turned in to their homeroom teacher on or before Monday, January 27th.
If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact your child’s teacher. Thank you for partnering with us to make this school year a success.
Let’s make it a great week!
We hope you’re staying warm and safe! Due to the winter weather, Thursday and Friday will be virtual learning days.
Here’s what students need to know:
For students with internet and technology access:
iReady Reading lessons on Thursday
iReady Math lessons on Friday.
For students without internet or technology access:
Write a creative narrative about a snowy day.
Practice basic math facts.
These assignments are also due on Monday, January 27th.
More details can be found on our school social media. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via ClassDojo, email, or leave a voicemail at 252.792.3678.
Take this time to stay safe, stay warm, and make special memories in the snow.
We hope all is well. Due to changes related to the weather, we have decided to change the date for academic awards to Wednesday, January 29th. This will provide adequate time for printing awards for students as well as report cards and other academic reports. We will maintain the times for each grade level to ensure our teachers can actively participate in celebrating student accomplishments.
Your child's teacher should have sent you a message through Class Dojo regarding whether or not your child will be receiving a reward based on grades and/or growth in iReady data for the middle of the year. If you have not heard from your child's teacher, please make sure that you send them a private message through Class Dojo.
We’re gearing up for an exciting week at E. J. Hayes Elementary as we prepare to celebrate our amazing students' academic achievements and growth! It’s always a joy to see our scholars recognized for their hard work, perseverance, and dedication to learning. We can’t wait to honor their accomplishments and highlight their progress so far this year.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement, which helps make these moments possible. Let’s keep the momentum going as we work together to inspire success in every classroom. Here’s to another great week of learning, growth, and celebration!
Krispy Kreme Fundraiser information!
Help support MCS Odyssey of the Mind!
Support Odyssey of the Mind on Friday's Hat Day!
Exciting News! E. J. Hayes Elementary students are invited to join Cheer Camp! Participants will have the amazing opportunity to perform during halftime at the January 31st basketball game at Martin County High School.
For more details, contact Rana Beach at rbeach@martin.k12.nc.us.
