East Middle School
Parent Newsletter: March 1st
A Note From the Principal
Dear East Middle School Students, Parents, and Guardians:
We've got some good nuts and bolts details within the newsletter, so make sure to review it!
- Mark your calendars: TONIGHT - Thursday, March 1st - Dr. Monsees will be at EMS, in the library, at 7PM to share with EMS community members any information about the levy issue.
- Our district-wide Major Saver fundraiser is running from now until March 1st. Please help support EMS and the Ray-Pec Public Schools Foundation!
Sincerely,
Katie Campbell
Principal
East Middle School
Two Schools, One Community
Athletic and Activities
Month of March:
March 1st: Jazz Band Concert in the Flex 6pm
March 1st: Dr. Monsees at EMS for levy information in the library 7pm
March 1st: PTA Meeting in the library (immediately following Dr. Monsees)
March 2nd: Speech and Debate Tournament @ Home 3:45pm
March 6th: Try the Instrument Night at EMS from 6-8pm
March 14th: Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night from 6:30-7:30pm
March 15th: Incoming 7th/ 8th Grade Parent Night from 6:30-7:30pm
March 16th: Pep Assembly AND the No Tardy Party (during the school day)
March 20th-22nd: Prowler Tryouts @ the High School (bus transportation to the high school will be provided)
Month of April
April 3rd-5th: Cheerleading Tryouts (bus transportation to the high school will be provided)
Read Across America Week!
Mrs. Brewer, Media Specialist
Mrs. Johnson, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Proctor, Media Aide
April 3, 2018 Levy Issue
The Raymore-Peculiar School District Board of Education on Jan. 18, 2018, voted unanimously to ask voters for a 75-cent operating levy increase, Proposition R-P, on the April 3, 2018, ballot. At the same time, the debt service tax rate is scheduled to decrease by 30 cents, resulting in a net tax rate increase of 45 cents. A simple majority is required for approval.
Revenue from the levy increase would be used to support key elements in the recently approved Strategic Plan. These include:
- Incorporating additional real-world, hands-on learning opportunities and promoting soft-skill development
- Expanding Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) opportunities for all students
- Expanding mental health supports for students and staff
- Reducing gaps in achievement through additional interventions and supports
- Establishing a market-competitive salary and benefit plan
- Ensuring appropriate class sizes and caseloads
- Supporting ongoing pursuit of job-related training and advanced degrees
- Investing additional resources in facility maintenance and upkeep
Tweet All About It!
Follow us: @rpemshuskies
Student Attendance at After School Events
Students are expected to remain in the stands during the games unless utilizing restrooms or concessions. Middle school students will have a designated section in the south end zone on the field and will have access to the nearby visitor concessions and restrooms.
EMS Staff Spotlight
Who: Nikki Brewer
What: School Librarian
Education: Bachelors in English and Secondary Education from Avila University, Masters in General Education from Avila University, and Education Specialist degree (May 2018) in Library Information Science from University of Central Missouri
Describe Yourself in 10 Words or Less: Wife, Mother of two, Kiki of granddaughters, daughter, and educator
What Makes You a Great Member of the Husky Pack: loyalty, passion, success-driven, advocate for teachers and students
Something People Might Not Know About Me: l have two sons who are 23 years apart in age (a 24 year old [with two daughters of his own] and an eight-month old)!
Ray-Pec School Board Approves the 18-19 School Year Calendar
The School Board on Jan. 25 approved the calendar for the 2018-2019 school year. The first day of school will be Wednesday, Aug. 15, with Preview Day on Monday, Aug. 13. For winter break, students will be dismissed early on Dec. 21. Classes are not in session through Jan. 4. School resumes on Jan. 7, 2019.
Spring break is scheduled from March 18-22, 2019. There are three possible make-up days for inclement weather: Feb. 19, March 25, and April 22. The last day of school is an early release on May 22. Any additional make-up days will be added to the end of the school year.
Calendar: http://www.raypec.k12.mo.us/DocumentCenter/View/14592
Resources for Parents Regarding Grades and Homework? Here Is Your One-Stop Shop!
CW/HW Link:
This is the link families can use to access the daily homework. The link to the document is on the main page of the school website. You can go there by clicking on "RPEMS Classwork/ Homework."
OR, you can go directly there using this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1g43kD3OSWtLpF0Ijyu_Na98Da_OIURa29tNLxZ_WrJQ/edit?usp=sharing
Tyler SIS:
Using the link for families on the district website. The link is under the "Parent" tab on the district website. Once there, on the lefthand side you can click on "Parent Portal (SIS)."
OR you can go directly there using this link: https://sdm.sisk12.com/RP360/apphost/TylerSis#/parent
Username and password is: Usernames and passwords were emailed out at the beginning of the year from Help@RayPec. If you cannot remember your username and passwords, please contact Wanda Gordon @ wanda.gordon@raypec.org or 388-4000.
Teacher Ease:
Using the link for families on the district website. The link is under the "Parent" tab on the district website. Once there, on the lefthand side you can click on "Parent Portal (Teacher Ease)."
OR you can go directly there using this link: https://schoolinsight.com/common/login.aspx
Username and password is: Usernames and passwords were emailed out at the beginning of the year from Help@RayPec. If you cannot remember your username and passwords, please contact Wanda Gordon @ wanda.gordon@raypec.org or 388-4000.
Student Agendas:
Your student has a student agenda that he/she should be filling out daily as bellwork activities in classes. Ask your student to see the agenda periodically.
PTA Information
Follow us on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RPEMSPTA/
Our March meeting will be on March 1st in the library, following the time with Dr. Monsees. He will begin his portion of the evening at 7PM.
17-18 School Year Grading Period Information
9-Week Progress Periods
East Middle School and South Middle School
Progress 3 (45 days)
Start: Wednesday, January 3, 2018
**Provide communication on an ongoing basis.**
End: Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Progress reports available via parent portal by Wednesday, March 21, 2018
End-of-Year Report (46 days) (End of 2nd Semester)
Start: Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Provide communication on an ongoing basis.
End: Thursday, May 24, 2018
Progress reports available via parent portal by Tuesday, May 29, 2018Check Us Out: East Middle School Website
You will continue to see changes on the website throughout the year.
RPEMS Administrative Staff
Katie Campbell
Stacy Johnson
Alexis Stark
Raymore-Peculiar East Middle School
Website: http://www.raypec.k12.mo.us/100/Raymore-Peculiar-East-Middle-School
Location: Raymore-Peculiar East Middle School, Missouri 58, Raymore, MO, United States
Phone: (816) 388-4000
Twitter: @rpemshuskies