The Crusader
Eastpointe Middle School -November 2022
Volume 1, Issue 4 -November 2022
“Marching Toward Excellence”
A crusader is a person who works hard or campaigns forcefully for a cause. Most crusaders advocate dramatic social or political change (vocabulary.com)Eastpointe Middle School's Community Newsletter
Mission
Eastpointe Middle School is committed to creating an academically rich community through challenging, inquiry-based instruction that cultivates knowledgeable, principled, reflective learners who are prepared to positively impact the global society.

Special Notice about Cell Phone Possession and Usage at EMS

Eastpointe Middle School's Spirit Week and Halloween Activities Were a Success!


Community Assistance and A Little Bit of Fun


Follow Up Parent Teacher Conferences November 8th!
If you have specific questions for teachers, please contact them via email:
- Mrs. Askew-pamela.askew@eastpointeschools.org
- Mr. Ball-russell.ball@eastpointeschools.org
- Ms.Boughton-erica.boughton@eastpointeschools.org
- Mrs.Harris-Carter-valaria.harris-carter@eastpointeschools.org
- Ms. Curry-tanya.curry@eastpointeschools.org
- Ms.Czeryba-kayla.czeryba@eastpointeschools.org
- Mrs. Devellis-sheila.devellis@eastpointeschools.org
- Mr. Dove-david.dove@eastpointeschools.org
- Ms. F. Davis-felecia.davis@eastpointeschools.org
- Mr. Kopas-richard.kopas@eastpointeschools.org
- Mr. MacDonald-richard.macdonald@eastpointeschools.org
- Ms. Pressley-nikkia.pressley@eastpointeschools.org
- Mrs. Reece-morgan.reece@eastpointeschools.org
- Mrs. Ruggirello-rene.ruggirello@eastpointeschools.org
- Ms. S. Boyd-sade.boyd@eastpointeschools.org
- Mr. Sabella-mark.sabella@eastpointeschools.org
- Mr. Seays-brandon.seays@eastpointeschools.org
- Teacher Becks-rebecca.butler@eastpointeschools.org
- Ms. Thrift-jennifer.thrift@eastpointeschools.org
- Ms.Turner-heather.turner@eastpointeschools.org
- Ms. Zweng-katarina.zweng@eastpointeschools.org
- Ms. Fullwood-makeia.fullwood@eastpointeschools.org
Important Notification-Title I Compact


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Important MTSS Attendance Information from ECS' Student Support Team




Mark Your Calendars
Key Dates for November 2022
- November 8: Parent-Teacher Conferences- Virtual by Appointment Only 7:30-11:00 am and In-Person in the EMS Cafe -11:30-2:30 pm.
- November 9, 11, 16, 18: Study Club- 2:45-3:45 pm
- November 14-15: Boys Basketball Tryouts- EMS Gym
- November 23-25: Thanksgiving Break - No School
- December 1, 2022: Parent Appreciation Night- Sponsored by EMS Band
- December 2, 2022: Second Quarter Progress Reports Mailed
- December 22-January 8, 2023: Winter Break


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Important Reminders
- Parents, please make sure we have your current email address and phone number for ROBO calls and Crusader News emails.
- Attendance Line: If your child is absent, it is your responsibility to call and report their absence. Call your attendance line 586-533-3601.
- Phones: No cell phones are allowed. Students should not use the main office as a method for arranging regular phone calls home. If parents need to pick-up students from school, the parent/guardian must enter the building and show ID.
- Help us keep our bus lanes clear. Please refrain from picking up students during the last 15 minutes of the school day.
- Locker Protocols for 22-23: Please click the link for guidelines for locker use and help with opening combination locks.
- Students ARE required to wear ID at all times. If students do not report with ID, they will receive a temporary ID for the first offense. Each additional offense will result in point accumulation that could lead to a lunch detention. If a student never received an ID, see Mr. Kaminski in the media center. Please see page 11 of the Student Handbook for the policy on IDs.
EMS is a Hat and Hood Free Zone

Additional Items Prohibited
No Backpacks in Classrooms Backpacks or Bookbags are NOT allowed in classrooms to minimize distractions and for safety. Students MUST place backpacks, bookbags, and bulky large purses and coats in their lockers. | Du-Rags Are Not Allowed to be worn at EMS Durags are also prohibited under school policy. Durags qualify as a head covering and could lead to a safety issue. | Bonnets Are Prohibited at EMS Bonnets are also prohibited under school policy. Bonnets qualify as a head covering and could lead to a safety issue. |
No Backpacks in Classrooms
Du-Rags Are Not Allowed to be worn at EMS

Fighting on School Grounds Will Result in a Fine!
See the city ordinance below:
City of Eastpointe Ordinance Sec. 28-190. - Fighting on school property.
No person shall, while present in any building or on any property that is owned, occupied, or otherwise used by any school, incite, participate, or otherwise be involved in any fight or other physical confrontation with another. Such prohibited conduct includes before, during, and after school hours or other social or sporting event hosted at any school. A person who violates this section is responsible for a municipal civil infraction, punishable by a fine of not more than $100.00 and costs of prosecution. A second or subsequent violation shall result in a fine up to $500.00 plus costs of prosecution. Pursuant to a probation order, the court may require a person who violates this section to participate in an anger management class, or other similar type of program, if available. A person who is ordered to participate in such a class or program under this section is responsible for the costs of participating in the class or program. In addition, or in lieu of a fine, the court may further order the person to perform community service.
EMS Bell Schedules

2022-23 School Year Calendar

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Eastpointe Middle School
Deniescha Malone, Ed.S
Principal
Office Staff
Wendy Evans, Administrative Assistant to the Principal
586-533-5102
wendy.evans@eastpointeschools.org
Judy Adams, Administrative Assistant-Attendance
586-533-3600