Panthers Post
October 2019
East Yancey Middle School
Email: tspresnell@yanceync.net
Website: eyms.yanceync.net
Location: 285 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC, USA
Phone: 828-682-2281
Twitter: @yanceyeast
EYMS Mission Statement
Principal's Message
In this month's Panthers Post I want to take some time to inform you of the very serious issue of vaping, give you resources if you feel your child is involved in this kind of behavior, as well as alert you to possible repercussions if your child engages in vaping on school property. We take this issue very seriously due to the negative health effects vaping can have on our students and often find that our parents are not aware of the risks around vaping. The increase in vaping prompted us to do more research and we want to share our findings with you.
Vaping is the act of inhaling a vapor produced by an electronic vaporizer or e-cigarette. The vapor can contain nicotine and other substances which is concerning. The liquids that are vaporized come in many different flavors and might even smell fruity. For example, many of the flavors of these liquid concentrates, or ‘vape juices’, are sweet and even have names such as, cinnamon roll, marshmallow, bubblegum, lemonade and cookies.
Vaporizers/e-cigarettes come in all different shapes. Some common styles look like a thick pen, a stylus for an iPad, a flash drive, or a small flask with a round chimney coming off the top. The devices are very small and can easily be hidden on a person or blend in with normal backpack items. Like cigarettes, stores cannot sell vaping items to people under the age of 18. However, students report that they purchase the devices online or buy from older siblings, friends, or unfortunately even parents.
Here is a helpful resource that you can use to talk to your kids about vaping. If you feel your child has already developed an addiction to nicotine, we suggest you reach out to your health care provider.
Surgeon General’s Advisory on E-cigarette Use Among Youth
Vaping is prohibited by the EYMS/YCS Student Handbooks, which all students and parents/guardians sign off on to acknowledge their understanding of the rules and behavioral expectations at our middle school. While we try to proactively educate to prevent any incidents, there will be consequences if a student vapes on school property. The consequences for vaping can include detention(s), suspensions(s), phone calls home, confiscation of the vaping device, and possible police involvement.
Thank you for your continued support and if we can help in any way, please don't hesitate to contact us.
~Ms. Presnell
The Student Vaping Crisis: How Schools Are Fighting Back
DID YOU KNOW...?
- E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among U.S. middle and high school students.
- Some e-cigarettes don't look like tobacco products, so some kids use them unnoticed in schools, including classrooms and bathrooms.
- An increasingly popular e-cigarette, called JUUL, is shaped like a USB flash drive.
- JUUL delivers a high dose of nicotine. Nicotine is highly addictive and can harm adolescent brain development.
Learn more about the risks of e-cigarettes fro youth and access tips for talking to youth at:
School Calendar-Important Reminders
Tuesday, Oct. 1~Volleyball~EYMS @ Avery~5:00
Tuesday, Oct. 1~Football~Mitchell @ EYMS~5:30
Tuesday, Oct. 1~Soccer~EYMS @ Watauga
Thursday, Oct. 3~Volleyball @ Bowman~5:00
Friday, Oct. 4~Soccer~Providence @ EYMS~5:00
Monday, Oct. 7~Volleyball @ Cane River~5:00
Tuesday, Oct. 8~Flu Clinic at EYMS
Tuesday, Oct. 8~Football~Cane River @ EYMS~5:30
Wednesday, Oct. 9~Volleyball Tournament Begins @ EYMS (TBD)
Monday, Oct.14~Title 1 Parent Meeting~6:00~Media Center
Tuesday, Oct. 15~NC Check In #1 (See information below)
Thursday, Oct. 17~End of first nine weeks
Thursday, Oct. 17~Earthquake Drill (more information below)
Monday, Oct. 22~Board Meeting 6:00
Thursday, Oct. 24~Report Card Day Early Dismissal at 12:00, Conferences from 1-6 pm
Monday, Oct. 28~7th grade plays during art times
Wednesday, Oct. 30~8th grade plays during art times
Thursday, Oct. 31~HALLOWEEN
Friday, Nov. 1 FIRST DANCE~6:00-9:00 pm
SPIRIT/KINDNESS WEEK Oct. 7-11
Tuesday, Oct. 8~Black and Yellow Day (What's in a Name Day)
Wednesday, Oct. 9~70's/Hippie/Tacky Day
Thursday, Oct. 10~Schools to Watch Visit/Career Day/Random Act of Kindness Day
Friday, Oct. 11~Pajama Day
Throughout the week, we are going to mix up seating at lunch. Students will sit at different tables next week based on different criteria.
M-Month of Birthday
T-Number of Letters in last name
W-Day of month born on(1st-5th...6th-10th...etc)
T-Letter than your first name starts with
F-Zodiac Sign (will differ a little from birthday month)