The EMS Gazette
August 2023 News for the Upcoming School Year!
It's Almost Time... and we are So Excited!
We will continue to use The EMS Gazette as our family newsletter where important information and upcoming events for Easton Middle School will be shared. Newsletters will be sent via email, text message, and posted on social media, so please make sure your contact information is up to date. You can also follow us on social media- Facebook & Instagram.
Below you will find important information and updates pertinent to the start of the school year. We can't wait to welcome your student(s) back to EMS! It's going to be a fantastic year!
Grade Level Administration and School Counselors
Principal-
Ms. Kelly Murdoch
Administrator- Mrs. Ashley Quicke
Counselor- Mrs. Ann Nilsen
7th Grade-
Administrator- Dr. Carolanne Burkhardt
Counselor- Mrs. Kindel Kimball
8th Grade-
Administrator- Mr. Todd Stoker
Counselor- Mrs. Kerry Asbell
IMPORTANT: TONIGHT 8/15/23
6th Grade & NEW Family Orientation
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 6:00-7:00
Students' Schedules
Individual student schedules will be available through Powerschool on Monday, August 21, 2023. They will also be printed for pick up on Friday, August 25th at our Open House.
Save the Date- EMS Open House- Friday, August 25, 2023
Our annual Open House event for all EMS students and families will be on Friday, August 25th from 10:00-12:30. The following time suggestions are in place to avoid overcrowding and long lines.
Last Names that begin with:
A-I= Arrive at 10:00
J-R= Arrive at 10:45
S-Z= Arrive at 11:30
If you can not come to EMS during your designated time, please choose another time between 10:00 and 12:30 to attend. Students will have access to their schedules and will be able to walk the building to meet their teachers. We will also have various community resources available.
Technology Replacement Costs
Update- Relocating Grades
Start and End Times
Instruction at EMS will start promptly at 7:50 a.m. Students must be in their 1st period class by 7:50 or they will be marked late. Doors will still open at 7:35. If you drop your child off prior to the doors opening, please be aware our staff is not on duty until 7:35.
Please encourage your student(s) to be on time to school and their classes. Good attendance is important!
Students will be dismissed at 2:25.
See the Buttons Below for FARMS Applications
Back to School To Do List EMS Health Room
All incoming 7th graders need a Tdap and Meningococcal vaccine.
If your student has not received these required vaccines the Talbot County Health Department is hosting Vaccine Clinics on 8/16 and 8/25- Email bgolt@talbotschools.org if your student will be attending. Your student will be unable to attend school after 9/15/23 if they have not received their vaccines.
The School Health office will be open during the Open House on Friday 8/25- Please stop by and pick up any medication forms your student/s may need for the school year. You may also drop off medications and sign your students health care plan during this time. Your student/s may only receive medication in school with a physician order, including over the counter medication such as Tylenol, Motrin etc.
Sign up forms for Choptank Community Health School Based Wellness Centers will be available.
The Wellness Center Nurse will be at EMS on Tuesdays and Thursdays this school year.
LOCKS and LOCKERS
- heavy/puffy coats must be kept in a locker
- book bags or any bags larger than an iPad case must be kept in a locker (including purses)
Click the bar below to access the TCPS school calendar
Important Dates:
15th- Sixth Grade Family Orientation Night (6:00-7:00)
21st- Bus route information available in Powerschool
25th- Open House (10:00-12:30)
28th- First Day of School for students
September:
4th- Labor Day (No School)
13th- Early Dismissal Day (11:15)
29th- Early Dismissal Day (11:15) Parent Conferences in p.m.
Something new is coming to EMS and we can't wait to share it with you! Who will win?? Will your house have what it takes to be the Champ?!
Easton Middle School
Assistant Principal - Ashley Quicke
Assistant Principal - Carolanne Burkhardt
Assistant Principal- Todd Stoker
Email: kmurdoch@talbotschools.org
Website: www.tcps.k12.md.us/schools/EMS
Location: 201 Peachblossom Road, Easton, MD, USA
Phone: 410-822-2910
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EMSpantherpage