EGMS Weekly Update
September 3rd
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First Day of School!
- 6th Graders: Tuesday, September 7th
- 7th & 8th Graders: Wednesday, September 8th
Doors open at 7am. There will be no supervision or access to the inside of the building before 7am so we ask that you do not drop your students off earlier. Thank you
Meet & Greet Success!
Student Helpers Wanted
Please email john.hooper@redmondschools.org if this sounds like the elective for you!
Student Verification Via Parent Vue
Please Complete Enrollment or Verification information for your student(s). This is required of all students, is done every year, and helps ensure we have your current contact information.
If you have never accessed ParentVUE please contact the EGMS office for an activation code. ParentVUE is a valuable resource for parents and students to stay informed about grades and assignments, and allows them to view attendance and provides direct links to email your student’s teachers. Teachers update ParentVue weekly, and a link is on our website or you can go directly to www.redmondparents.org
Band
Our incredible Band Director has openings in her band program this year. This is your chance to learn an instrument, play amazing music, and meet some awesome new friends. If you are interested in joining band as one of your electives this year, please reach out to Ms. Withers!
AVID Elective Has Openings!
If you're interested, please email our AVID Coordinator cyd.wheeler@redmondschools.org
Masks
- Students must wear masks indoors
- Students must wear masks on buses
- Students can take them off when they are outside for PE, lunch, etc.
- Masks may not be mesh or see through and must cover the nose to the chin
We acknowledge that wearing masks is no fun for anyone but we thank you for understanding that we are required to do it. Your support is greatly appreciated.
EGMS School Supply List
Don't forget your water bottle!
2021-2022 EGMS Bell Schedules
Chrombooks at EGMS
- 6th grade students will receive theirs on Tuesday, September 7th, here at school
- 7th and 8th graders will get their issued on Friday, September 10th.
*Please note: Students will not be able to get their Chromebooks until parents have completed the student verification. Please see note regarding this topic above
Sports
Cross Country
Open to all 6th, 7th and 8th graders
Practice: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2:30 - 4:00
Head Coach - Jason Gruetzmacher
Asst. Coach - John Hooper
Football
Open to all 7th and 8th graders
Football camp days: August 31st and September 1st - 3-4:30 PM
Gear hand out: September 2nd - 2-4 PM
1st practice: September 9th - 2:30-4:30 PM
Practice: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2:30 - 4:30
- Head Coach: Sean Maloney
- Asst Coaches: Alan Vellutini, Mark Blanchard
Volleyball
Open to 7th and 8th grade girls
Practice: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2:30 - 4:30
Head Coach: Karen Young
Asst Coaches: Nathan Saito
Sports Registration, Physical Forms & Payment
Registration must be completed on Family ID. Links can be found on the Elton Gregory Middle School website under the athletics tab or by using the following link.
https://www.familyid.com/organizations/elton-gregory-middle-school
Physical form: A current copy of your athlete's physical examination must be on file with the Elton Gregory Middle School Office prior to participation. This can be uploaded digitally on Family ID or a hard copy can be delivered to the Elton Gregory Middle School Office.
Payment: All fees must be paid prior to the start of games & competitions. Payments can be made through the Elton Gregory Middle School office. Cash, check, or card are all accepted forms of payment. See below for fees:
Full Price - $125.00
Reduced Lunch Price - $75.00
Free Lunch Price - $50.00Community 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.