Estacada Middle School: Wk9 S1
The Know-whats and the Know-hows at Estacada Middle School
School takes place Monday-Thursday from 9am-3pm
Students must log into Canvas for Life class by 9:00am each day
Wednesday: No School
Friday: No School
FacebookLive on Thursday at 6:00pm
PowerSchool Questions?
You can also call us at (503) 630-8516.
Canvas Questions?
You can also call us at (503) 630-8516.
Zoom Questions?
You can also call us at (503) 630-8516.
Celebrating our Student Service Leaders!
I am proud of the students listed below who have used their points to purchase canned food for Estacada's Food Bank.
We have outstanding, service-oriented, kind, and giving students in our school and community. Way to go Aryianna, Brayden, Allen, Tiki, Leiah, Ethan, Ryker, Isabella, and Dallas!
"Togetherness Tuesdays" at EMS
What - Our middle school has started a new activity with our students, where we share our gratitude with each other. So far after two weeks of this activity we have sent just over 400 notes composed by students sent to students or staff.
How- On Tuesdays during Life class students are asked to write, at least, one gratitude note to a fellow student or staff member. The purpose is to take the time to show each other how much we care, support and appreciate all that we do for one-another.
Why - It is our belief that showing gratitude for one another to help increase our culture of respect and kindness at EMS. The idea of gratitude notes fits seamlessly into our system of PBIS on the ideas of being safe, respectful, responsible and kind. These notes are a way for students to show their appreciation for one another in a structured setting and to take the time once a week to let each other know that we care about and appreciate each other. Expressing gratitude also builds resiliency.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Virtual, Digital on November 23 and 24
This year our conferences at Estacada Middle School will be virtual, digital.
You will have an opportunity to schedule an individual 10 minute conference with any of your student's teachers.
We will use the website PTCFast (Parent, Teacher Conferences Fast) to schedule conferences.
Sign-Ups for Conferences Begin on November 16. You Must Use PTC Fast to Schedule Your Conference
6th Grade Science Zombie Lab!
This weekend 6th graders are gathering data to determine if it is better to run from a zombie or walk (and conserve energy) in order to escape. To test this, students are timing how long it takes to cross 10 sidewalk squares with different walking styles: walking, running, and zombie walking! For this experiment, 6th graders practice writing experimental procedures and trials. Next week we will analyze our zombie walking data!
Estacada Schools Delivery Services
When you are scheduled to receive a delivery, you will be alerted in PowerSchool ParentSquare that a delivery is on it's way.
Deliveries from Estacada Middle School have included, and will continue to include:
--Yearbooks from 2019-2020
--School Pictures
--Awards and gift-cards from teachers and administrators
--Band instruments
--Science Lab Kits
--Art supplies
This Week's SecondStep Life Class Lessons
6th Grade: How to Grow Your Brian
Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will learn about the brain’s ability to grow and change when they practice challenging things. Having a growth mindset supports your child’s success in school and in life.
Question: Tell your child about a time you had to learn something new. Explain whether it was hard to learn and how you learned it. Ask your child if there’s anything they would like to learn to do this year.
7th Grade: Creating New Pathways in Your Brain
Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will learn that intelligence is not fixed; their brain actually makes new connections and their skills and abilities develop when they practice difficult things.
Question: Tell your child about a time you had to learn something challenging and explain how you persisted in learning it. Ask your child if there’s anything they would like to learn to do this year.
8th Grade: Who Am I? My Identity?
Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will learn that their identity is complex. They will create an identity map that names unique and important aspects of their identity.
Question: Share your response to the following questions with your child. Then have your child and any additional family members share their responses.
- Who am I?
- What are the most important aspects of my identity and why?
Excused Absences
Regardless of their excused absence, your student will continue to be required to submit any work that was missed at the soonest possible opportunity.
We are flexible and here to support you, but we also need to ensure that your student is providing us with evidence of their progress to meet our essential learning standards.
Unexcused Absences
1.Participate meaningfully in class activities (Fully complete school work, speak up in Zoom sessions, ask questions of their teachers on Zoom and/or in Canvas and finish and submit responses to assignments and/or surveys)
2.Communicate with their teacher or another staff member for each period they attend by responding to their teacher's prompts, sending a private message via Canvas or email about the task or assignment if they are not participating live. This communication is not simply saying, "I'm here." It must show a greater level of engagement to count toward being present that day.
If your student has difficulty accessing videos, Zoom meetings or assignments, please have them email their teacher as soon as possible to receive suggestions for how to resolve the issue, so they can be marked present for that class.
See Teacher contact information below.
Do You Need Something from EMS? Come in: Safely!
All Visits to the EMS Office:
- When you arrive at the main door, ring the buzzer to your right and we'll come out to meet you.
- Please be wearing your mask. If you don't have a mask, we will provide one for you.
- The District Transportation office has set up a delivery system that will bring items from the school directly to your home the day after a delivery need has been identified.
- If you need the item sooner than the next day or two, or if you need to drop something off with us, please call our office at 503-630-8516 or email emsinfo@estacada.k12.or.us to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Estacada Middle School
Email: emsinfo@estacada.k12.or.us
Website: www.ejhs.estacada.k12.or.us
Location: 500 Northeast Main Street, Estacada, OR, USA
Phone: (503) 630-8516
Facebook: facebook.com/estacadamiddleschool
Twitter: @estacadamiddle