Please register for the upcoming preschool and kindergarten screening.
Essex North Supervisory Union seeks a superintendent for the 26-27 school year.
ENSU families,
A reminder that we are conducting a quick, anonymous survey to help us better understand your experience as ENSU parents/caregivers in a Community School! For more information, follow the links at the bottom of this message and see attached image! By completing this survey, you will be eligible to enter into a drawing for one of five $50 Visa Gift Cards!*
Thank you!
Links: https://qualtrics.uvm.edu/jfe/form/SV_8BQnSm3IxrwwX7o
https://aptg.co/PC7chB
A reminder that we are conducting a quick, anonymous survey to help us better understand your experience as ENSU parents/caregivers in a Community School! For more information, follow the links at the bottom of this message and see attached image! By completing this survey, you will be eligible to enter into a drawing for one of five $50 Visa Gift Cards!*
Thank you!
Links: https://qualtrics.uvm.edu/jfe/form/SV_8BQnSm3IxrwwX7o
https://aptg.co/PC7chB
Everyone is invited to a free yummy dinner of pasta, salad, garlic bread, and cupcakes tomorrow in the MPR from 4-6:00pm. It's the perfect opportunity to enjoy a meal before attending the Spring Concert in the gym. Hope to see you there!
Girls on the Run is fundraising for their 5k in Burlington. Please consider coming to have lots of fun with bubbles and foam! This is a family friendly fun run! Fundraising money goes towards all expenses.
Wanted to let you know that the date and time of graduation has changed to Friday, June 5th at 6:00pm.
Make sure to RSVP for our first Steering Committee meeting on April 6th at 6:00pm. Come enjoy some pizza and find out what this new Steering Committee is all about! See attachment for more details.
The teen game night and free pizza at the American Legion for 6-12th graders tonight has been postponed until next Monday night 6 pm, March, 23, 2026 due to harsh winds and storm tonight that might knock out power.
EPIC (Canaan Schools afterschool and summer program) is looking for a grade 3/4 group leader as well as a math interventionist for the upcoming 2026 Summer Camp!
Join our fun and energetic team this summer as a Group Leader!
Responsibilities:
*Supervise and engage a group of campers each day.
*Lead age- appropriate enrichment lessons and activities.
*Ensure a safe, fun, and inclusive environment.
*Communicate with staff and parents as needed.
Camp Dates: July 6- July 30, Monday through Thursday.
Camp Hours: 7:30 AM- 3:00 PM with the exception of Thursday's which can sometimes go later depending on where our field trips are to.
Join our fun and energetic team this summer as a Group Leader!
Responsibilities:
*Supervise and engage a group of campers each day.
*Lead age- appropriate enrichment lessons and activities.
*Ensure a safe, fun, and inclusive environment.
*Communicate with staff and parents as needed.
Camp Dates: July 6- July 30, Monday through Thursday.
Camp Hours: 7:30 AM- 3:00 PM with the exception of Thursday's which can sometimes go later depending on where our field trips are to.
Good evening, tomorrow morning the Bloomfield bus run will be an hour late. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Winner Winner
2/1 - $25 to Little Clipper & Gift Basket donated by LL Cote - Ryan Csizmesia
2/2- $50 cash donated by JL Electrical - Mary Dimond (donated back to the class)
2/3-$25 to the Color Bar & 1 QT of Maple Syrup donated by Div. Ag. - Lauren Scott
2/4 - $25 to Wayne's Lanes & RT 253 Small Engine Repair T-Shirt - Danny Hinton
2/5-Oil Change at Cunningham Full Service Station & Candle donated by Urban Daughter - Cindi Brucker
2/6 - $25 to Black Bear Tavern & Handmade Sign donated by Josee Berry - Stacey Dorman
2/7 - Mini Photo Session with Brianna Ashley Photography - Lauren Scott
2/8-$25 to the Local Scoop & $25 gift card and homemade candy donated by April's Maples - Angel Hill
2/9 - $25 to Ducret's Sporting Goods - Sierra Saari
2/10-$25 to Strike Zone Pizza Pub - Lincoln Robertson
2/11-$20 VISA gift card donated by Bangor Bank - Angie Fletcher
2/12-$25 to Claudette & Dean's Place - Lise Kenney
2/13-$50 gift card and homemade sauces donated by Hobo's Cafe - Sylie Roy
2/14-$50 cash donated JL Electrical- Garrett Fuller
2/15-$300 gift card to C.Bean Transport - Jill Young
2/16-Fleece Yellow Jacket Blanket donated by Austin Biron - Sylie Roy
2/17-$25 Fresh Flower Arrangement at the Blossom Shop - Ashley Goudreau
2/18-Oil Change at Cunningham Full Service Station - Avis Brosseau
2/19-$24 gift card to The Porch on Main & Handmade Sign donated by Josee Berry - Angie Fletcher
2/20-1/2 Gallon of Real Maple Syrup donated by Belknap Maple Barn - Mathieu's Martial Arts
2/21-$20 VISA gift card donated by Bangor Savings Bank- Anne Noyes
2/22-$50 cash donated by D.T.M. SMall Engine Repair - Austin Biron
2/23-T-Shirt & Hat donated by North of the 45th Apparel - Fanny LeFourneau
2/24-$25 cash donated by The Porch on Main & Sweatshirt donated by Hicks - Mary Crossley
2/25-$25 to Norton Store & Deli & Handmade Sign donated by Josee Berry- Nicole Charest
2/26-Coffee & Muffin at Mostly Muffins & Handmade Sign donated by Josee Berry - Zonya Garcia
2/27-$25 gift card to The Little Flower Shop & $50 Pauline's Boutique - Nate & Kate Goudreau
2/28-$25 gift card & Hair Products donated by Joanne's Added Attractions Salon - Sherri Goodwin
3/1-Car Wash donated by Northern Tire - Avis Brosseau
3/2-$25 gift card to Flowers by Sandra - Kathy Smith
3/3-$20 gift card to Brooks Agway & Oil Changed at Noyes Chevy - Lucie Daley
3/4 - $25 to the Timeout Tavern - Kailin Gilbert
3/5 - $20 to IGA & $35 to NAPA - Anthony Ciranni
3/6-$25 to Fat Belly Diner - Julie Therrien
3/7-$25 to Black Bear Tavern - Frankie Sawicki
2/1 - $25 to Little Clipper & Gift Basket donated by LL Cote - Ryan Csizmesia
2/2- $50 cash donated by JL Electrical - Mary Dimond (donated back to the class)
2/3-$25 to the Color Bar & 1 QT of Maple Syrup donated by Div. Ag. - Lauren Scott
2/4 - $25 to Wayne's Lanes & RT 253 Small Engine Repair T-Shirt - Danny Hinton
2/5-Oil Change at Cunningham Full Service Station & Candle donated by Urban Daughter - Cindi Brucker
2/6 - $25 to Black Bear Tavern & Handmade Sign donated by Josee Berry - Stacey Dorman
2/7 - Mini Photo Session with Brianna Ashley Photography - Lauren Scott
2/8-$25 to the Local Scoop & $25 gift card and homemade candy donated by April's Maples - Angel Hill
2/9 - $25 to Ducret's Sporting Goods - Sierra Saari
2/10-$25 to Strike Zone Pizza Pub - Lincoln Robertson
2/11-$20 VISA gift card donated by Bangor Bank - Angie Fletcher
2/12-$25 to Claudette & Dean's Place - Lise Kenney
2/13-$50 gift card and homemade sauces donated by Hobo's Cafe - Sylie Roy
2/14-$50 cash donated JL Electrical- Garrett Fuller
2/15-$300 gift card to C.Bean Transport - Jill Young
2/16-Fleece Yellow Jacket Blanket donated by Austin Biron - Sylie Roy
2/17-$25 Fresh Flower Arrangement at the Blossom Shop - Ashley Goudreau
2/18-Oil Change at Cunningham Full Service Station - Avis Brosseau
2/19-$24 gift card to The Porch on Main & Handmade Sign donated by Josee Berry - Angie Fletcher
2/20-1/2 Gallon of Real Maple Syrup donated by Belknap Maple Barn - Mathieu's Martial Arts
2/21-$20 VISA gift card donated by Bangor Savings Bank- Anne Noyes
2/22-$50 cash donated by D.T.M. SMall Engine Repair - Austin Biron
2/23-T-Shirt & Hat donated by North of the 45th Apparel - Fanny LeFourneau
2/24-$25 cash donated by The Porch on Main & Sweatshirt donated by Hicks - Mary Crossley
2/25-$25 to Norton Store & Deli & Handmade Sign donated by Josee Berry- Nicole Charest
2/26-Coffee & Muffin at Mostly Muffins & Handmade Sign donated by Josee Berry - Zonya Garcia
2/27-$25 gift card to The Little Flower Shop & $50 Pauline's Boutique - Nate & Kate Goudreau
2/28-$25 gift card & Hair Products donated by Joanne's Added Attractions Salon - Sherri Goodwin
3/1-Car Wash donated by Northern Tire - Avis Brosseau
3/2-$25 gift card to Flowers by Sandra - Kathy Smith
3/3-$20 gift card to Brooks Agway & Oil Changed at Noyes Chevy - Lucie Daley
3/4 - $25 to the Timeout Tavern - Kailin Gilbert
3/5 - $20 to IGA & $35 to NAPA - Anthony Ciranni
3/6-$25 to Fat Belly Diner - Julie Therrien
3/7-$25 to Black Bear Tavern - Frankie Sawicki
ENSU FAMILIES!
Share your experience with Community Schools!
Focus Group Invitation
We invite families in Essex North Supervisory Union to participate in a research study
focus group to share their experiences with their school as a Community School and
help inform school and district decisions about engaging with families.
Two focus group opportunities will be offered - one at mid-day and another in the
evening.
Participation is voluntary. All data and information shared will be kept confidential for
research purposes.
What is this focus group about?
How your school is supporting your student(s) and your family
Your experience with Essex North Supervisory Union schools as a Community
School district.
Your hopes for partnering with Essex North Supervisory Union schools staff,
community partners, and service providers.
Participation
Who can participate?
Parents, caregivers, or guardians (18 or older) of school-aged children enrolled at
Essex North Supervisory Union schools.
Logistics:
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time: 12-1:30 pm OR 4:30-6:00 pm
Location: Canaan School
Questions?
Please email:
Peter Knox at peter.knox@uvm.edu
or Parker Goss at pgoss@uvm.edu
As a thank you for your participation, each family will receive
a $50 Visa gift card.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=WHcXHGtN3EOq6zucQlYpZ1uF_UL7QFZNp53IuQNFP-FUMFg0UVNORU8yR0dKTVZXN1o2SElZVFdZMyQlQCN0PWcu&origin=QRCode
Share your experience with Community Schools!
Focus Group Invitation
We invite families in Essex North Supervisory Union to participate in a research study
focus group to share their experiences with their school as a Community School and
help inform school and district decisions about engaging with families.
Two focus group opportunities will be offered - one at mid-day and another in the
evening.
Participation is voluntary. All data and information shared will be kept confidential for
research purposes.
What is this focus group about?
How your school is supporting your student(s) and your family
Your experience with Essex North Supervisory Union schools as a Community
School district.
Your hopes for partnering with Essex North Supervisory Union schools staff,
community partners, and service providers.
Participation
Who can participate?
Parents, caregivers, or guardians (18 or older) of school-aged children enrolled at
Essex North Supervisory Union schools.
Logistics:
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time: 12-1:30 pm OR 4:30-6:00 pm
Location: Canaan School
Questions?
Please email:
Peter Knox at peter.knox@uvm.edu
or Parker Goss at pgoss@uvm.edu
As a thank you for your participation, each family will receive
a $50 Visa gift card.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=WHcXHGtN3EOq6zucQlYpZ1uF_UL7QFZNp53IuQNFP-FUMFg0UVNORU8yR0dKTVZXN1o2SElZVFdZMyQlQCN0PWcu&origin=QRCode
Those students in the ski program:
PLEASE BE AWARE:
There will be no ski program, tomorrow, Feb. 18, 2026.
It will not start back up until March 4th. Thanks.
PLEASE BE AWARE:
There will be no ski program, tomorrow, Feb. 18, 2026.
It will not start back up until March 4th. Thanks.
Teen Game night at the American Legion tonight 2/16/2026 at 6:00 pm
You can bring money or you do not have to also. We have a pool table, free Jukebox music, snacks, drinks, prizes, and more.
79 Kingsley Rd, Canaan, VT 05903
Any questions you can reach out by text or call 603-331-2598 Frankie Sawicki
You can bring money or you do not have to also. We have a pool table, free Jukebox music, snacks, drinks, prizes, and more.
79 Kingsley Rd, Canaan, VT 05903
Any questions you can reach out by text or call 603-331-2598 Frankie Sawicki
2/16/26
Heart and Sole is coming back to Canaan Schools for the 4th season! We are inviting girls from Stewartstown and Pittsburg to join us! Our program focuses on the whole girl by empowering girls’ minds, bodies and souls. It inspires participants to appreciate, love and respect what makes them unique, set actionable goals that they can complete by the end of the season, and develop new habits and activities that create a healthier lifestyle.
Registration for Heart and Sole opens on Wednesday, February 18 (Essex 5K participants ) at gotrvt.org! Our 10 week program is for students in grades 6-8. Our season begins the week of March 16th. Our team will meet on Monday and Wednesday from 3:15 to 4:45. We will meet in the gym and then we will run on school property until the snow has melted and then the girls will be running in the community.
The registration fee is $130 but the Tobacco Grant is paying for 70 dollars of the fee reducing the fee to $60. GOTRVT provides financial assistance directly on the registration form for qualifying families as well as a payment plan. GOTRVT is committed to being accessible to any student who wants to participate, and is dedicated to ensuring that program cost is not a barrier. Please contact GOTRVT directly at 802-871-5664 regarding financial assistance options.
Can’t wait to see you all for the 2026 season! If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Mrs. Berry (802-266-8910) or jberry@canaanschools.org.
Heart and Sole is coming back to Canaan Schools for the 4th season! We are inviting girls from Stewartstown and Pittsburg to join us! Our program focuses on the whole girl by empowering girls’ minds, bodies and souls. It inspires participants to appreciate, love and respect what makes them unique, set actionable goals that they can complete by the end of the season, and develop new habits and activities that create a healthier lifestyle.
Registration for Heart and Sole opens on Wednesday, February 18 (Essex 5K participants ) at gotrvt.org! Our 10 week program is for students in grades 6-8. Our season begins the week of March 16th. Our team will meet on Monday and Wednesday from 3:15 to 4:45. We will meet in the gym and then we will run on school property until the snow has melted and then the girls will be running in the community.
The registration fee is $130 but the Tobacco Grant is paying for 70 dollars of the fee reducing the fee to $60. GOTRVT provides financial assistance directly on the registration form for qualifying families as well as a payment plan. GOTRVT is committed to being accessible to any student who wants to participate, and is dedicated to ensuring that program cost is not a barrier. Please contact GOTRVT directly at 802-871-5664 regarding financial assistance options.
Can’t wait to see you all for the 2026 season! If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Mrs. Berry (802-266-8910) or jberry@canaanschools.org.
Drivers Education classes starting soon. Click here to get more details on this adventure:
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Reminder this Saturday, Jan 24 from 8:30am - 12:00pm at Canaan Schools MPR/Cafeteria we will have a Chess Tournament. If you have been in Chess Club or the Knights of the Round Table this year in our EPIC program you are invited to be there to play. If you are an adult or student from another school or chess club please play against the Canaan Chess Club. If you are coming please email Frankie at fsawicki@canaanschools.org. Let's has some fun with our minds! Those who are playing for Canaan Schools make sure you fill out a field trip form or fill one out when you get to the tournament this Saturday. There will be food and prizes there also.
If you want to watch the basketball game tonight here is the link:
https://www.dppgnetwork.com/watch-hs-sports
https://www.dppgnetwork.com/watch-hs-sports
Update on what is happening in January in the local area. Look at the attachment for more information:
Britni Haley
Community Steward- Canaan/Colebrook/Stratford region
The Community Builders Hub
1-802-277-1974
www.thecbh.org
Britni Haley
Community Steward- Canaan/Colebrook/Stratford region
The Community Builders Hub
1-802-277-1974
www.thecbh.org
IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!!
Come join us for a Woodworking Class!
Have you always wanted to try your hand at woodworking?
Come join us for 6 nights of learning new skills and creating your own project. One night per week for 6 weeks.
Limited to 32 participants (4 groups of 8 people)
Weeknights from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Group 1 Mondays 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2 & 3/9 Group 2 Tuesdays 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 3/3, 3/10 & 3/17 Group 3 Mondays 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 & 4/20 Group 4 Wednesdays 3/18, 3/26, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15 & 4/22
ONLY$30
To register copy and paste this link: https://forms.gle/niXDWfpQjwq6GNRE7
Come join us for a Woodworking Class!
Have you always wanted to try your hand at woodworking?
Come join us for 6 nights of learning new skills and creating your own project. One night per week for 6 weeks.
Limited to 32 participants (4 groups of 8 people)
Weeknights from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Group 1 Mondays 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2 & 3/9 Group 2 Tuesdays 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 3/3, 3/10 & 3/17 Group 3 Mondays 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 & 4/20 Group 4 Wednesdays 3/18, 3/26, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15 & 4/22
ONLY$30
To register copy and paste this link: https://forms.gle/niXDWfpQjwq6GNRE7
