The Rock
Eagle Rock Middle School Parent Newsletter
Week of May 8th, 2023
Events This Week
Monday
- School Safety & Culture Committee @ 7:30
- MDT (Mult-Disciplinary Team) @ 10:40
Tuesday
- Skyline & Compass Counselors in Library for Schedule Changes (8:30-11:30)
- Upper Snake River Valley Conference Track Meet @ Ravsten Stadium
- ERMS Information Night for Incoming 7th Graders - 2 sessions: 4:00 and 5:30
Wednesday
- Skyline & Compass Counselors in Library for Schedule Changes (1:00-3:00)
- Board Business Meeting @ 5:30 (IFHS Library)
Thursday
- Behavior Matrix Parent Input Session @ 3:45
- ERMS Art Show @ 5:30
Friday
- Office Staff Meeting @ 8:30
- Quad Squad Meeting @ 9:45
- Special Board Meeting @ 1:00 (District Office)
End of the Year Dates
Thursday, May 11th - ERMS Art Show
Monday, May 15th - All Library Books Due
Tuesday, May 16th - Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, May 17th - Band Concert
Thursday, May 18th - Choir Concert @ 7:00 (Students should arrive at 6:30)
Tuesday, May 23rd - 7th Grade Yellowstone Trip
Wednesday, May 24th - Chromebook Collection
Thursday, May 25th - Talent Show/Yearbook Signing
Friday, May 26th - Dance
Behavior Matrix Parent Input Session
Our Building Leadership Team is seeking parent input while we build our behavior matrix for next year. The behavior matrix is used as a guide when dealing with difficult student behaviors. You are invited to attend our Behavior Matrix Parent Input Session on Thursday, May, 11th at 3:45 in the media center. We will be discussing minor/major behaviors and consequences. Please contact Mrs. Conner at connfran@sd91.org if you are interested in being part of this committee.
Backpack Survey - Please complete
We are considering changing our Backpack Policy for the 23-24 school year. Parent and student input is very important to us. Please consider completing this survey: https://forms.gle/2h6saFNzqeD2oxnGA
Art Department Updates
ERMS Art Show
Thursday, May 11, 2023
5:30-7:00
Student ISAT Survey
We tried a new model for ISAT testing this year. After testing was finished, we asked students to complete a short survey. 1 is strongly disagree and 4 is strongly agree. Here are the survey results:
Remember to Vote, D91 Facilities Election, May 16!!
D91 App
With the app, you can:
- Get D91 and school news, updates and notifications
- Track grades & absences in PowerSchool
- See lunch menus
- Pay lunch fees & make other payments
- See the district school directory
- And more …
It is easy to start using the app, just download it from the app store and personalize it.
- Search your App Store/Google Play Store for D91Proud or Idaho Falls School District
- Download the App
- Allow Notifications (if you want …)
- Customize the app by selecting the schools you want to hear from •
- If you’re a D91 parent/guardian, follow these steps:
- Click on the Power School Login Icon,
- Then, click “forgot password” and enter the email you use for PowerSchool. Watch for an email and follow the instructions to set up your account. o If you don’t have a PowerSchool account, click “forgot password,” and then “Don’t have an account yet” and follow those instructions.
- Once you’re set up, select the schools you want to receive notifications from using the email linked to your PowerSchool account.
- PLZ NOTE: If you DO NOT use the email in your PowerSchool account, your children will not be linked to you in the app. And, if you are not listed with custody in PowerSchool, you will not have access to student information such as grades, etc.
- Finally, when you’ve completed the form, click “Sign Up” at the bottom of the form.
- Further customize the app by clicking on the “Settings” icon, then “Follow Schools” and pick your favorite news streams and/or click on “Configure Alerts” to request additional notifications such as alerts about absences, grades, etc.
If you have any problems logging in or setting up the app on your phone, please contact the help desk at (208) 525-7556.