The Panther Post
EHMS Weekly Update 2/19/24 - 2/23/24
Principal's Message
Good afternoon,
Just a reminder that our Spring Parent Conferences will be coming up in March. Conferences will be held on Wednesday, March 20th, from 1:00-7:30 and Thursday, March 21st, from 1:00-5:00. We have planned our conferences to provide meaningful feedback on your child's progress both socially and academically. Conferences will run the same as they did in the Fall. You will have the opportunity to meet with your child's teachers who will provide an overview on your child's progress on both their Achievement, how a student is progressing on skills and standards within their content classes, and on their Habits of Success, skills we value as essential to student engagement and learning. More specific information will be sent out next week.
Best,
Christina & Emily
Save the dates!
Mon. Feb 26th - Board of Education Meeting - Town Hall
Fri. March 1st - 6th Grade Dance 6p - 8p
Sun. March 3rd - Regional Scripps Spelling Bee - Best of luck to Avery Guild!
Fri March 8th - 10th - EHMS Drama Club Production of Beauty and the Beast Jr.
A lot of students have been asking about the attire for the dance. This is a casual school dance. Parents should not feel obligated to buy an special attire. What students wear on a typical school day is appropriate. Also, tickets can be purchased upon arrival. More specifics will be sent out next week through Parentsquare.
TEAM NEWSLETTERS
Team newsletters are linked below! Enjoy our latest editions from our teams including Unified Arts!
Unified Arts Welcome Newsletter!
EHMS Athletics
EAST HAMPTON MS ATHLETICS SCHEDULE FEB 26- MARCH 1 (subject to change)
MONDAY, FEB 26
East Hampton boys volleyball at McGee MS (Berlin), 2:20 dismissal, 2:30 pm bus.
McGee MS girls volleyball at EHMS (Teams Pacesetters/Producers)
Note: Girls team picture for two team playing
TUESDAY, FEB 27
East Hampton girls volleyball (Teams: Panthers/Pride) at Griswold MS (Rocky Hill), 2:20 dismissal, 2:30 pm bus.
Griswold boys volleyball at EHMS
WEDNESDAY, FEB 28
Girls volleyball practice (Volleyball Olympics) 2:35 until 4:30 pm
No boys volleyball
THURSDAY, FEB 29
East Hampton girls volleyball at McGee MS (Teams Pacesetters/Producers), 2:20 dismissal, 2:30 pm bus.
No boys volleyball
FRIDAY, MARCH 1
No Athletics
A Look Into Our Panther Community!
8th Grade Transition to High School
Aaron Mannes - amannes@easthamptonct.org
Joanna Mercaldi - jmercaldi@easthamptonct.org
Below are some pictures of our students participating in this year's MathCounts competition. The competition was held on Saturday at UConn. Although we did not place, our students, along with Mr. Kiser and Mrs. Lewis, had a fantastic time!
8th Grade Capstone
Parent Informational Meeting on Special Education
As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we are pleased to invite you to a Parent Informational Meeting on Special Education.
Date: March 11, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Town Hall, Room 117
During this meeting, we will cover various aspects of our support services and special education programs, including:
- An overview of student services and the special education services offered at our schools.
- The Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process.
- Common special education disability categories.
- Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- The importance of reevaluations.
- Strategies for supporting your child's educational journey.
- Resources available to parents within the special education community.
This meeting aims to provide valuable insights into how we work together to ensure the success and well-being of every student. Your participation and engagement are crucial as we strive to create a collaborative and supportive partnership between parents and educators.
We look forward to your attendance and encourage you to reach out if you have any preliminary questions or specific topics you would like us to address during this or any future meetings. Thank you for your continued support in creating an inclusive educational experience for all students.
EarlyAct Opportunities
Looking for a way to give back? Want to help make the world a better place? Then please join the EarlyAct Club at any of our upcoming events and opportunities to spread compassion! ALL are welcome and no previous club experience is required. Check out our rolling monthly agenda to see where you can help us to make a difference!
Safe School Climate Plan
Take a Virtual Visit to our Library Media Center
Important reminders:
School breakfast is a great way for students to start their school day and its FREE to everyone!
Please review your student(s)’s available balance for any lunch purchases at our secure “e-Funds for Schools” portal: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56523 Funds should be added on an as needed basis to ensure the account balance covers all purchases.
Communications to families about your meal account come directly from the payment portal. Please be alert to these emails and remove from your “junk” status the following addresses:
National School Breakfast Week Coming Up!
March Breakfast Menu
March Lunch Menu
Nurse's Corner
We wanted to take the opportunity to introduce you to our new school Nurse - Mrs. King! Below is a brief introduction:
I am so excited to be joining the staff at EHMS as the School Nurse! Prior to staying home to raise my 4 boys, I was a pediatric nurse at Yale-NH Children’s Hospital for 12 years. When we’re not driving our boys Gavin, Keegan, Brennan and Sullivan (Sully) all over the place for the multiple sports they play, my husband Shawn and I love to take them on vacations all over the east coast (even if some of those “vacations” revolve around some sort of sports tournament). I absolutely love to read and hang with our friends, dogs, bunny and very big extended families. I’m looking forward to the start of the second chapter of my nursing career and joining the EHMS community.
Thank you!
Melanie King
East Hampton Middle School Nurse
Important Attendance Reminder
A phone call does not excuse an absence..
A phone call is appreciated, but only an email to our attendance inbox or written note can officially excuse absence 1 through 9. Below is our attendance email:
Note: Between the school name and the word Attendance is a underscore ( _ )
EHMS_Attendance@easthamptonct.org
If a student has four unexcused absences in one month or 10 unexcused absences in a year they are classified as truant. If a child misses 18 or more days in a school year – excused or unexcused absences – the student is classified as chronically absent.
Access to the East Hampton attendance policy is available HERE
Technology Support
If your child is having any Chromebook or technology issues please click on the link below to do some troubleshooting: EHMS TroubleShooting Tips
If the troubleshooting doesn't work click on the link below to submit an IT work ticket:
Please encourage your child to take pride and care in their device. Below is a video to review the proper care of Chromebooks with your child.
School Based Health
Happy New Year! Did you resolve to be more on top of your and your child’s health this year? Here’s an easy solution: Sign your child up for School-Based Health Care. Your child’s school works with Community Health Center, Inc.’s School-Based Health Care program to provide health services to your child during the school day. This means they won’t miss as much class and you don’t need to miss work to support their health care needs. Learn more about the services offered at your child’s school and enroll today at SBHC1.com!
Helpful Resources
School Safety Statement
Board of Education Statement on School Safety: The East Hampton Board of Education is committed to a safe and secure learning environment that honors and celebrates the diversity of our students, our community, and our nation. The Board of Education in partnership with the school community will not tolerate any threat of violence in the schools or any hate speech that targets any race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Each student is held to the highest standards of responsible decision making within a culture that is expected to foster compassion, caring, and empathy.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement of the East Hampton Public Schools: The school community of East Hampton is committed to the mission of honoring and celebrating the diversity of our students, our community, and our nation. We strive to guide our students to conscious, deliberate, individual and collective actions that cultivate the respect of all races, religions, and social backgrounds. Our school community endeavors to produce graduates who are equipped with a greater understanding of the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Nondiscrimination Statement of the East Hampton Public Schools: The East Hampton Board of Education, in compliance with federal and state law, affirms its policy of equal educational opportunity for all students and equal employment opportunity for all persons. It is the policy of the District to promote nondiscrimination and an environment free of harassment regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability (including but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability, or learning disability), genetic information, marital status, or age or because of the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, or age of any persons with whom the individual associates. The District shall provide to all students without discrimination, course offerings, counseling, assistance, employment, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The District shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The District shall make reasonable accommodations for identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with federal and state statutes and regulations.
Contact
Email: camaral@easthamptonct.org
Website: https://www.easthamptonps.org/o/ehms
Location: 19 Childs Road, East Hampton, CT, USA
Phone: (860) 365 4060