NEWS & NOTES
Issue 20 - Dec. 11, 2015 - Excelsior Springs Middle School
ESMS Students Excel in this Week's Guitar & Vocal Concert
Musical talent was on display on Monday night at the Performing Arts Center. Students did an exceptional job with their guitar and choral performances. Great job students, Mrs. Kirchhoff, and Mr. Vasquez! Click here to view more pictures from this week's concert.
El Maguey Night
Tuesday (12/15) is our next El Maguey Night fundraiser from 5- 9 pm. 10% of your bill will be donated to our student activity accounts.
Updates
Many staff members at our school use Twitter each week to highlight student learning. Check out our MS Faculty List often for updates.
Websites
Teachers maintains a website or blog to let students and parents know about current units of study. Visit our staff directory to learn more
Food Labs are in Progress at the Middle School in FACS Class
On Tuesday, 7th grade students worked in teams to make french toast sticks. Ask your child to demonstrate their new learning this weekend! Click here to view more pictures from this week's food lab.
MS Wrestling
The ESMS wrestling team had a great week of competition on Tuesday and Wednesday. Good luck to the Tigers as they travel to Platte City tomorrow to compete in their tournament.
Girls Basketball
Congratulations to the Lady Tigers on their 2nd Place finish in the A-Team Tournament earlier this week. The Tigers are in action one last time this semester on December 17 at Grain Valley.
Boys Basketball
Don't miss out on the final regular season home basketball game of the first semester. Our 7th and 8th grade boys are at home on Thursday, December 17 against Grain Valley.
Band Concert
Join us for the Middle School and High School Band Concert on Tuesday, December 15. This combined concert begins at 7 pm at the Performing Arts Center.
Assemblies
Student recognition assemblies will be held on December 18. Parents are welcome. Grade level start times are as follows: 6th (7:30 am), 7th (8:15 am), 8th (9:00 am).
Winter Break
Early dismissal at 10:38 am on Friday, December 18. Winter break runs from December 21 through January 5. School is back in session on January 6, 2016.
Above: On Friday, 192 students enjoyed a popcorn party for having perfect attendance and being tardy free in November! Congratulations students. Many thanks to BobKorn for their donation and continued partnership with Excelsior Springs Middle School.
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