EIMS Newsletter
August 2016
Hello EIMS Families
Welcome to the 2016-17 school year! I hope that you and your families had a relaxing summer. It always seems to go by so fast! Please take a few moments to read through this newsletter, as it contains a lot of information on upcoming events.
iPad Pick-Up
This will occur the week of August 22nd at the middle school. You can pick up all iPads at EIMS regardless of where your child attends school. The pick up times are as follows:
- Monday, Aug. 22 (3 pm to 7 pm)
- Tuesday, Aug. 23 (8 am to 3 pm)
- Wednesday, Aug. 24 (3 pm to 7 pm)
- Thursday, Aug. 25 (8 am to 3 pm)
- Friday, Aug. 26 (3 pm to 7 pm)
Opening Day
By now, you should have received a mailing from me regarding the opening day of school. Your child's homeroom assignment was included. Click HERE for another copy of the letter. This link will not include a homeroom assignment. Please call the counseling center at 339-1405 for that information.
In homeroom, your child will receive the Student Code of Conduct and Emergency Contact forms. They will also receive a copy of the Parent Handbook. Click HERE for a copy of the handbook. In addition, they will receive their locker assignments, IDs, and schedules.
At EIMS, we believe that all lancers have HEART! In other words, our students are Honest, Empathetic, Advocates, Responsible, and Thinkers. To promote HEART at EIMS, we will have a PBIS Kick-Off assembly the first day of school as well as some lessons and activities for the rest of the week. As a result, we will run on an alternate schedule these days.
Open House
This year, open house will be on Thursday, September 8th and will run from 6:30-8PM. This is a great opportunity for you to meet EIMS faculty and staff, speak with PTSA reps, and tour the building. You may also schedule a time to meet with your child's teachers during/after the school day if you wish to. I hope to see you all there!
As always, please feel free to contact me at any time. Enjoy the last few days of summer with family and friends. I'm looking forward to seeing all the kids on Wednesday, September 7th!
Regards,
Lori Garsin
Newsworthty
Mark your Calendar!
September
9/1 - Sixth Grade Orientation, 8-12
9/5 - Labor Day
9/7 - First Day of School!
9/8 - Open House, 6:30-8PM
9/10 - Rainbow of Stars, EHS, 6PM
9/13 - PTSA Meeting, Library, 7PM
9/16 - WEB Dance (6th grade only), 6:30-8PM
9/20 - Mandatory 8th Grade Washington, DC Parent Meeting, 6:30PM
9/20 - Cyber Safety Informational Night - 6PM, Eastridge Auditorium
9/26-27 - School Pictures
October
10/6 - PTSA Meeting, Library, 7PM
10/6-7 - School Improvement Day, No School for Student
10/12-14 - Eighth Grade Washington, DC Trip
10/28 - PTSA Sponsored Halloween Dance, 6:30-8PM
Click HERE for the EICSD calendar and parent guide.
EIMS PTSA
The PTSA at EIMS is a very dedicated group of family members. Throughout the year, they hold many fundraisers ranging from school dances to a Barnes and Noble book fair. They earned thousands of dollars to provide students educational opportunities that they might not otherwise have. In addition, they provide graduating seniors a scholarship that is awarded to a former EIMS student. This past year, the PTSA provided funding to enhance learning outside the classroom. Our 7th and 8th graders were able to visit the Rochester Museum of Science as well as the Planetarium. Our 6th graders attended a play at Geva Theater. I would strongly encourage you to become a member of our EIMS PTSA. Click HERE to download a membership form. Click HERE for a list of officers and meeting dates. All are welcome to attend!