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.

We look forward to another great week. As a reminder, Friday, January 17th, is a half-day. Please make sure arrangements have been made to ensure students' safety.


January WOW focused on keeping a strong faith in the new year! 2 Corinthians 5:17

It's happening tonight! Attention all 4th and 5th graders and families.

Exciting News! Tools for Success in 2025 and a Special Gift for You
We are thrilled to announce that your child will be bringing home some Tools for 2025! These resources are designed to help your child grow academically and stay on track for success in the new year.
In addition to these tools, we have a special gift for each parent/guardian as a token of our appreciation for your continued support and partnership in your child’s education.
Be sure to check your child’s bag for these items and take a moment to explore the tools together. Together, we are Going for the GOLD in 2025!
Thank you for being a vital part of the E. J. Hayes community.

MCS will operate under a 2 hr. delay for Tuesday, January 7th. Bundle up and be safe.🐯💛💚

Our 5th graders are working hard during PAWS UP & Accelerate! Each student is fully engaged in their individualized activities, building skills and confidence while striving for success. Keep up the amazing work, Tigers! 🌟📚

Exciting news for our 4th Graders! Mrs. Chawla and Mrs. White are teaming up to maximize learning for our 4th graders in math and ELA. Students were fully engaged this morning as they switched classes and got to know their other teacher. This dynamic duo is setting the stage for success, ensuring every student thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment! 🌟

Mrs. Stewart’s students are hopping in their seats, excitedly answering math problems and explaining their reasoning with confidence! Meanwhile, Mrs. Tate’s students are diving into Benchmark Advance texts, mastering point of view and applying their knowledge like true GOLD learners! 🌟📚✏️

Mrs. Daniels’ and Mrs. Jones’ third graders are hard at work this morning! Using Reading Horizon to master complex words and Benchmark Advance to explore a Cinderella-inspired story with a twist, they’re embracing GOLD-standard teaching and learning! 🌟📚

Happy New Year! We cannot wait to see everyone tomorrow morning. Enjoy your night.




