#EagleNation Updates
Week of 11/26/23/ Semana del 26/11/23
Week of 4/28/2024 - Semana del 28/4/2024
D A T E S T O R E M E M B E R
- May 5: 6th Grade Field trip
- May 6- May 10: Teachers and Staff Appreciation Week (May 9th, send your note!)
- May 17: EagleStrut
- May 31: Career Day
May 31: Shakespeare in the Courtyard (6:30 p.m.)
June 2: Shakespeare in the Courtyard (3:00-4:30)
- June 6: LAST DAY for Afterschool Busses
- June 7: 8th Grade Dance
- June 10 - Promotion
- June 13: Last Day of School (Half Day)
- TESTING MCAP MATH: 4/26, 5/1, 5/2 & 5/6
EASTERN'S School Year Calendar/ MCPS School Calendar/ MCPS School Calendar 24-25
TEACHER'S APPRECIATION WEEK! 5/6-5/10
CAREER DAY IS COMING TO EASTERN! 5/31
WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US! Eastern Middle School will be hosting a Career day on May 31st. This day will be full of inspiring presenters that will engage with our students as they explore the variety of future careers/professional opportunities. At the last check we were at 38 of the anticipated 40 speakers!
For more information, check out our Career Day Flyer and look out for any updates!
YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW!
Attention EagleNation families! The 2024 yearbook has been sent to the press and will be on sale starting TODAY through May 24. Get yours today!
Go to: http://buytheyearbook.com/
Use ID # 720512 to order EMS’s yearbook
You can order online until May 24
Linkages to Learning partners hosted a family coffee and shared community resources for families who are looking for activities for their children this summer. Thank you to the families who attended and to Montgomery County Department of Recreation who discussed Summer Camps and financial supports for families interested in county camps.
Please follow up with Ms. Elliott at nelliott@ymcawashdc.org if you have questions about Linkages to Learning. You can also follow up with Ms. Medrano-romero (Eastern's Parent Community Coordinator) at mirna_a_medrano-romero@mcpsmd.org if you have questions about resources that were shared.
A MESSAGE FROM THE EAGLENATION PTSA
A Message From Our PTSA:
Eagle Nation!
The 2nd Annual Eagle Strut is just 19 days away (May 17th) and we're aiming high for a $10,000 fundraising goal to support amazing school programs next year. We need your help to make it happen!
A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors!
We're incredibly grateful to Perennial Real Estate, our 2024 Eagle Nation Diamond Sponsor with a generous $2,500 donation. In addition an anonymous donor will also MATCH the first $1,000 raised! Let's double their impact and maximize this opportunity with our Eagle Strut fundraiser.
Get Involved Early & Earn Rewards!
Register Now: Sign up as a parent on MyBooster.com and search for Eastern Middle School and follow the step by step instructions.
Need help? A step-by-step guide is available here: Registration Help.Donate Today: Every contribution (tax-deductible!) gets us closer. Make a strong start!
Daily Prizes: Starting the week of May 6th, leading up to the event, we'll have daily student prize drawings! Don't miss out - register and donate today!
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers for Eagle Strut and Staff Appreciation Week. If you can lend a hand, please email us at eastern.ptsa.president@gmail.com. Your involvement makes a big difference! For those who emailed last week we will follow-up this week.
Become a 2024 EagleNation Sponsor
This year, we're seeking 2024 EagleNation Sponsors who will receive promotional support through the fall. This extended partnership will help us secure support for our PTSA initiatives next year. Do you know any local businesses our community supports, like landscapers, doctors, or fitness centers, who might be interested in becoming an Eagle Strut or EagleNation sponsor (from $250-$2,000)? You can find sponsorship information packet here or you may contact Shripal Shah at shripal@gmail.com with any potential leads.
Join a Committee
We're seeking volunteers to form planning committees for 8th Grade Dance, and 8th Grade Promotion events. To get involved, please contact us at eastern.ptsa.president@gmail.com.
2024-2025 PTSA Board Nominations
Interested in shaping Eastern Middle School's future? Join our PTSA Board! Email Shripal Shah (shripal@gmail.com) or Membership Chair Evelyn Chung (evelynchungesq@gmail.com) for details.
Thank you for your support! Let's make the Eagle Strut a record-breaker!
Warm regards,
Eastern Middle School PTSA
Eastern Middle School Green Team
Eastern Middle School!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the environment? Do you want to take an active role in promoting sustainability and implementing eco-friendly initiatives within our school community? If so, I invite you to join the Eastern Middle School GreenTeam! Click here for details!
MCPS THINGS TO KNOW
Here are things to know form 4/25. Get information about a guide to help prepare students to college, career and community, the new Corrective Actions Progress Report webpage featuring the findings and recommendations from an Inspector General investigation, your last chance to share superintendent search input, why hundreds of students came together to help build a new urban farm for families, exciting news about our staff, and much more!
F A M I L Y * R E S O U R C E S
* H E R E * T O * H E L P !
Emails and phone numbers for support in the school:
- Main Office: (240) 740-6280
- Admin Secretary: Ms. Perez: priscilla_b_smith@mcpsmd.org
- Attendance Secretary: Ms. Blanco: isaura_m_blanco-flores@mcpsmd.org
- Front Office Secretary: Ms. Alexander monica_s_alexander@mcpsmd.org
- Financial Assistant: Ms. Zhang: rui_zhang@mcpsmd.org
Counselors:
GRADE 6
- (Last Names A-R): Rachel Greene - rachel_m_greene@mcpsmd.org
- (Last Names S-Z): Cherine Roberts- cherine_roberts@mcpsmd.org
GRADE 7
- (Last Names A-S) Cayla Cwerner- cayla_cwerner@mcpsmd.org
- (Last Names T-Z): Cherine Roberts- cherine_roberts@mcpsmd.org
GRADE 8
- (Last Names A-S): Genevieve Loving- genevieve_s_loving@mcpsmd.org
- (Last Names T-Z): Ms. Roberts-cherine_roberts@mcpsmd.org
Administrators:
- Principal - Ms. Shorts: lisa_n_shorts@mcpsmd.org
- 6th Grade Assistant Principal- Matthew Kerwin: matthew_f_kerwin@mcpsmd.org
- 7th Assistant Principal- Charles Feamster: charles_s_feamster@mcpsmd.org
- 8th Grade Assistant Principal- Deidre Levin: deirdre_m_mcshealevin@mcpsmd.org
Family Supports:
- Parent Community Coordinator - Mirna Medrano-romero: mirna_a_medrano-romero@mcpsmd.org
- PTA President- Shripal Shah: eastern.ptsa.president@gmail.com
Excellence at Eastern MS #Eaglenation/ WE'RE BETTER TOGETHER!
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/easternms
Location: Eastern Middle School, University Boulevard East, Silver Spring, MD, USA
Phone: (240) 740-6280
X : @EasternMS_Prin