Heights Highlights
December 2023
Dear Families,
It's hard to believe that we are nearing our Winter Break and the end of 2023! This first months of the school year have been fantastic, and there is no doubt that the momentum will carry into the new year. December brings so many awesome events, so make sure to keep up on all of our Important Dates. Coming up, we have conferences, a PTO meeting, a Holiday Dance, our science fair, and lots of sporting events. We encourage all of our Pioneer families to get and stay involved. If you have any questions, please reach out to our main office!
Sincerely,
Jake Keefe and Dana Cerrito
EHMS Principals
Todd Church
EHMS Assistant Principal
December Important Dates
12/7 Parent Teacher Conferences 2:30-5:30 (see below)
12/7 Family Cookie Decorating, Heights Cafeteria 2:30-5:30
12/7 Girls Basketball, Home 4:30
12/14 Girls Basketball, Home 4:30
12/14 PTO Meeting 3:30
12/14 Wrestling Meet @ Northwood 4:30
12/15 Holiday Dance, 6:00-8:00 (see below)
12/20 Begin Winter Break
1/3 Return to school
11/11 Science Fair 5:30-7:00
Conferences
EHMS will have our next parent-teacher conferences on December 7th from 2:30-5:30. We encourage all parents and caregivers to attend. It's an important chance to learn more about your student's academic successes and needs. For this session of conferences, appointments are not necessary but we ask that each teacher visit remain under 15 minutes. We will also have a concurrent Cookie Decorating event in the cafeteria and all are welcomed to attend. Call our office with any questions!
Holiday Dance
Our Student Council is hosting a Holiday Dance on December 15th from 6-8 pm. Tickets will be sold the week leading up to the dance. This year, students can bring in a new toy on the week of December 4th through 8th and receive a free ticket. These toys will be donated in support of Ashton's Army, see below. If you have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Baker.
Friday Calls
Each Friday, the Principals at Heights ask the teachers for the names of some outstanding Pioneers. The teachers then nominate students in each grade level, and those students receive a call home or a letter from their Principal to celebrate their successes. Teachers are looking for students that excel in the 3 R's on our PBIS matrix, students that are kind, students that are hard working, and students that have shown improvement. Please remind your Pioneer what it takes to get a positive call, and hopefully you'll be hearing from a principal soon:)
Student Art
Interested in seeing some of our student artwork? Take a look at this online gallery created by our art teacher Mrs. Karban. So much talent!
https://sites.google.com/elyriaschools.org/ehmsartclass/home
Petey Bucks
PBIS Matrix
Toy Drive
Cell Phones and Attire
Hoodies, and similar tops or jackets with hoods, are "fan favorites" when it comes to school attire. We like them, too, but not when they are worn up and over the head during the school day.
The district's Student Code of Conduct provides direction on headgear, stating that it may not be worn over a person's head or scalp (excluding headgear that's worn for religious or medical reasons.) Hoods can make it difficult to identify an individual in an emergency, and they can also be a distraction in class. Please remind students that hoods may not be worn up during the school day.
The Student Code of Conduct also offers guidance on attire. Clothing must be school appropriate and may not present a health or safety hazard or disrupt the educational environment. Pants and tops must fit properly and be in good repair; crop tops are not permitted.
Additionally, footwear must be school appropriate--slippers and slipper socks are not permitted. Blankets also may not be worn in school.
Students may bring their cell phones to school but they must be turned off and put away during the day unless they are used as a part of a teacher-directed lesson in class. Same rules apply to Bluetooth headphones--they may not be worn during the school day.
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please contact the main office and our staff will convey a message or assist you in reaching your student.
Personal Growth Mondays
Traffic Flow Reminder
*IMPORTANT- Please make sure that our handicapped parking spaces are only used by designated vehicles. Other cars should not use them during drop-off/pick-up times.
Family Resources
Eastern Heights Middle School
Email: EasternHeightsMainOffice@elyriaschools.org
Website: https://www.elyriaschools.org/domain/30
Location: 528 Garford Avenue, Elyria, OH, USA
Phone: 4402848015
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EasternHeights.Middle