East Middle School
Parent Newsletter: September 20th
A Note From the Principal
Dear East Middle School Students, Parents, and Guardians:
Happy Almost Fall! Students and staff are digging into their class activities now. Our NWEA testing is almost complete, and we are less than two days away from the homecoming game.
A few of the celebrations from this week include:
- the roll out of some new Character Counts goodies
- a rocking hat day to benefit hurricane relief funds
- collaborative projects in FACS that incorporated childrens' books
- the start of some pretty col novel studies and discussions
Enjoy the remainder of your week!
Sincerely,
Katie Campbell
Principal
East Middle School
Two Schools, One Community
School Events
Month of September:
September 23rd: Raymore Parade 9am (begins are Recreation Park and ends at Raymore Elementary).
September 25th: Cross Country Invite at Ray-Pec South 4pm
September 25th: Volleyball at Home v. Belton 4pm
September 26th: Football at Home v. Belton 4pm
September 27th: Cross Country at Buffalo Stampede 4pm
September 27th: Volleyball at Raytown Central 4pm
Month of October:
October 6th: Students Early Release from School
October 9th: No school for students, district professional development for staff
October 20th: Fall Dance - 6th grade from 3:00-4:30pm, 7th/ 8th grade from 5:30-7:00pm.
Hat Day for Harvey and Irma!
Our next hat day will be on October 13th when we will wear PINK and a hat! It's only a $1 donation.
Welcome to EMS! Morning and Afternoon Procedures
We will begin to welcome students into the building starting at 7:10 AM.
- When 8th and 7th grade enter, they be ushered into the gym. 8th grade will sit on one side of the gym, and 7th grade will sit on the other. Teachers are in the gym to help supervise and dismiss students.
- When 6th grade students enter, Team 6A will be ushered to the auxiliary gym, while Team 6B will be ushered to the carpeted area in the pod. Students are supervised in their respective areas.
- Students who want breakfast will report to the cafeteria.
- There are teacher supervisors in the hallways to help direct traffic.
- If a student receives a pass from the teacher to visit in the morning, he/ she will be able to report directly to their teacher once entering the building.
- Students also have access to the library both before and after school.
Our first bell rings at 7:25, and students are in a staggered dismissal to ensure that hallways are relatively clear. This will give students 10 minutes of time to get to their lockers, unpack, use the restroom and then report to their first hour by 7:35AM.
Our EMS students have done an excellent job over the last two weeks! Keep up the great work!
After-School Events Attendance
Students are expected to remain in the stands during the games unless utilizing restroom or concessions. Middle school students will have a designated section in the south end zone on the field and will have access to the nearby visitor concessions and restrooms.
Unsure of How to Support Your Student with Homework Practice?
- What information do you need to do this assignment?
- Where are you going to look for it?
- Where do you think you should begin?
- What do you need to do next?
- Can you describe how you’re going to solve this problem?
- How did you solve this problem?
- What did you try that didn’t work?
- Why does this answer seem right to you?
- Tell me more about this part?
PAWS Tutoring Program will be Back on October 4th
There will be late bus service for students who stay after school. A teacher tutor will be on-hand for extra academic support.
Curious to Check out All that the New Math Books Have to Offer?
Vision Screenings for 7th Grade Students
Paper copies are also in the office with Mrs. Redwing. OPT OUT signed forms need to be turned in by Friday, September 22nd.
Husky Happenings
Science Misconceptions
Hat Day Fundraiser
EEWWWW! That's So Cool!!!
A Note from the Counselors
17-18 School Year Grading Period Information
9-Week Progress Periods
East Middle School and South Middle School
Progress 1 (40 days)
Start: Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Provide communication on an ongoing basis.
End: Thursday, October 19, 2017
Window for importing scores/entering comments: Oct 19-25
Office personnel will import scores in TeacherEase and mark Term 1 as closed by: October 25 by end-of-day
Progress reports available via parent portal by marking Term 1 complete in TeacherEase & checking “allow parents to generate report cards for ‘complete’ grading periods” :Fri., October 27, 2017
Parent/Teacher Conferences (Nov. 1-2)
Progress 2 (41 days) (End of 1st Semester)
Start: Friday, October 20, 2017
**Provide communication on an ongoing basis**
End: Friday, December 22, 2017
Window for importing scores/entering comments: December 22, 2017-January 2, 2018
Office personnel will import scores in TeacherEase and mark Term 2 as closed: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 end-of-day
Progress reports available via parent portal by marking Term 2 complete in TeacherEase & checking “allow parents to generate report cards for ‘complete’ grading periods”: Friday, January 5, 2018
Progress 3 (45 days)
Start: Wednesday, January 3, 2018
**Provide communication on an ongoing basis.**
End: Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Window for importing score/entering comments: March 13-19
Office personnel will import scores in TeacherEase and mark Term 3 as closed: Monday, March 19, 2018 end-of-day
Progress reports available via parent portal by marking Term 3 complete in TeacherEase & checking “allow parents to generate report cards for ‘complete’ grading periods”: Wednesday, March 21, 2018
End-of-Year Report (46 days) (End of 2nd Semester)
Start: Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Provide communication on an ongoing basis.
End: Thursday, May 24, 2018
Window for importing scores/entering comments: May 21-24, 2018
Office personnel will import scores in TeacherEase and mark Term 4 as closed: Thursday, May 24 end-of-day
Progress reports available via parent portal by marking Term 4 complete in TeacherEase & checking “allow parents to generate report cards for ‘complete’ grading periods”: Tuesday, May 29, 2018EMS Staff Spotlight
What: paraprofessional
What is Your Experience: Mo Southern, MU, UMKC Roo it Up!! I have a degree in BLA with a minor in history. Before this year, I spent a majority of my time subbing in the high school.
Describe Your Personal Life in Ten Words or Less: I am a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather; a retired soldier
What three traits do you think make you a valuable asset to the Husky pack: I am a loyal, team player. I have empathy and compassion. I enjoy life, and want those around me to do so as well.
Tell one thing or share a personal experience about yourself that most people wouldn’t believe or don’t know about you: I was awarded a Bronze Star as a tank commander in Desert Storm.
Drawing courtesy of Jocelyn B.
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Katie Campbell
Stacy Johnson
Alexis Stark
Raymore-Peculiar East Middle School
Website: http://www.raypec.k12.mo.us/100/Raymore-Peculiar-East-Middle-School
Location: Raymore-Peculiar East Middle School, Missouri 58, Raymore, MO, United States
Phone: (816) 388-4000
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