EGMS Weekly Newsletter
December 16th
Upcoming Dates to Remember
- 12/19 - 1/2- Winter Break
- 1/3 - Return to School
- 1/13 - Winter Dance 5:30 to 7:00pm
- 1/16 - No School- MLK Holiday
Message from Principal Nicklous
Principal Thoughts:
I hope each of you are able to find some time to spend with family and friends during this Winter Break! Each holiday season I’m reminded how important it is to slow down and enjoy the people in our lives who we don’t see often enough. Whether you are headed to the mountain, out of town, a long awaited vacation or just hanging at home watching Bowl games I hope you are able to enjoy this holiday season.
We know that long breaks can be hard for some students as well. If you or anyone you know is in need of any help over the break, I have included some resources here.
On behalf of the entire Husky Staff I want to wish you and your family a wonderful and safe holiday season!
Justin Nicklous
Principal, Elton Gregory MS
Oregon Youth Line https://oregonyouthline.org/
Free, confidential teen-to-teen crisis and help line. 877-968-8491
Text: teen2teen @ 839863
THANK YOU Huskies!
We had a pile of hats, gloves and even 5 pairs of boots for our winter FAN drive. Thank you for making a positive impact in the lives of others! Remember, FAN takes donations any time of year. Go Huskies!
ATTENDANCE
365 out of 728 had perfect attendance last week
Donuts anyone?
Students who have ZERO absences for an entire week will be entered into a drawing to win a donut the following Monday! There will be one winner per grade, per river team! A DOZEN winners each monday! Yummy! You can do this Huskies!
WINNERS FROM 12/5 to 12/9
Deschutes:
6th:Henderson, Slevin
7th:Perez, Owen
8th:Jones, Kelsi
Columbia:
6th:Abell, Kyrstyn
7th:Felton, Loretta
8th:Graff, Evan
McKenzie:
6th:Crump, Ethan
7th:Rogers-Rosset, Dayvian
8th:Bohanan, Joslynn
Metolius:
6th:Hartman, Shahalie
7th:Ortiz Cabrera, Maylin
8th:Adams, Annabelle
STAFF MEMBER:
Crook, Austin
Chess Club is under way!
We have over 35 kids in our current chess club that is run by Mr. Miesen! Go Huskies!
Library News!
Ms. Pia won a grant to get some new books in our library! Check out what we got!
We have also had some fun in our library learning how to program Spheros!
And let's not forget some serious cup stacking competition going on with Mr. Gruetzmacher's class!
Bullying & Harassment
EGMS has zero tolerance for bullying and harassment—regardless of where it occurs or how severe the offense. Everyone deserves to feel safe at school, and students are expected to treat each other respectfully and civilly. Students are expected to refrain from bringing online interpersonal conflicts (Instagram, Snapchat, etc.) to school; however, such events should be brought to the attention of school personnel in order to support prompt resolution. Incidents of harassment, bullying or threatening behavior will result in disciplinary action. Bullying that involves threats may result in a Risk Assessment Screener with potential referral to Deschutes County Mental Health.
What is being done at EGMS to address bullying?
2. From our investigation we will determine if it is bullying or a conflict between students.
3. Bullying is not tolerated and will be consequenced accordingly.
4. Conflicts are common among middle school students. Students are learning how to navigate relationships as much as they are learning school subjects. We like to take a restorative approach to conflicts and have students sit together with an adult and work out the issue and move on from it when it's possible. There are consequences if conflicts get inappropriate or physical in nature.
5. Counselors are teaching "bully proofing" lessons to each grade level this month.
Tech Talk Corner
Kids may be spending more time on their devices with the upcoming break- here is an article that talks about keeping them safe!
News from Nurse Grubb
Immunizations
Letters will be going out this week to families with student's missing state required immunizations. Exclusion day is February 15, 2023
Feel free to visit Oregon.gov for more information:
Sports
7th/8th Girls Basketball and Wrestling Practice start Jan. 3rd
*7th & 8th grade Girls Basketball Practice M,T,TH,F 2:30-4:15 / NO PRACTICE ON WEDNESDAYS
*Wrestling Practice (Boys & Girls 6th, 7th & 8th grade) M,T,TH,F 2:30-4:30 / W-1:30-3:30
Students must be registered in FamilyID and have a current physical (one done in the last 2 years)
Practice schedules are on the school calendar on the school website
Game & Meet schedules will be handed out after the season starts & games/meets are confirmed
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTING EVENTS
Parents and guardians of middle school students who wish to attend high school athletic contests:
Middle school students attending high school games must attend with an adult. Middle school students need to sit in the stands during games. High schools do not have the staffing to supervise middle school students. Just like all Bend/LaPine high schools, Redmond high schools believe that middle school students can successfully achieve this goal. However, in the event that middle school students cannot stay in the stands, they will be required to sit with the adult who brought them to the game or be required to leave. Please help your student enjoy the game by monitoring them while on high school property.
Thank you,
RHS & RVHS Staff
2022-2023 EGMS Bell Schedule
Community Resources
CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITY RESOURCES
(updated as often as possible; some resources/numbers may not be current)
Mental Health Resources:
Deschutes County Behavioral Health https://www.deschutes.org/
Information and appointments. 541-322-7500
Deschutes County Crisis Line https://www.deschutes.org/
24 hour crisis support. 541-322-7500 ext. #9 or call 9-1-1
Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ+. 866-488-7386 (24 hr)
Oregon Youth Line https://oregonyouthline.org/
Free, confidential teen-to-teen crisis and help line. 877-968-8491
Text: teen2teen @ 839863
Other Resources:
Central Oregon 2-1-1 www.deschutesunitedway.org
Connections to a wide-range of social services. Dial 2-1-1 or 541-389-6507
Thrive Central Oregon www.thrivecentraloregon.org
Housing, financial insecurity and other resources. 541-728-1022 (Se Habla Español)
Bethlehem Inn (24 hrs) www.bethleheminn.org
Emergency shelter and food for adults and families. 541-322-8768
Family Resource Center of Central Oregon www.frconline.org
Parenting education and support services. 541-389-5468
Latino Community Association (LCA) www.latca.org
Translation and interpretation services, employment services, 541-382-4366 (Se Habla Español)
dental and legal clinics.
NeighborImpact www.neighborimpact.org
Resources for food, energy assistance and shelter. 541-548-2380
Jericho Road https://jerichoroadofredmond.org/
Resources for food, shelter and hope. 541-699-2099
Saving Grace https://www.saving-grace.org/
Comprehensive family / domestic violence and sexual assault 541-382-9227
support services. Hotline available.
WIC (Women, Infants, Children) https://www.deschutes.org/health
Nutrition education, breastfeeding support and education, 541-617-4775
referrals and food vouchers for pregnant and postpartum women.