The Rock
Eagle Rock Middle School Parent Newsletter
Week of April 3rd, 2023
Events This Week
We thought it might be helpful to share some of the activities/meetings staff participate in weekly.
Monday
- MDT @ 10:40 - Meeting to discuss students with 504s/IEPs. We also discuss students in referral.
- Teaming - Teams have a common planning time to discuss student achievement, behaviors, etc.
Tuesday
- We typically have faculty meeting before school, but canceled for ISATs.
- Teaming - Teams have a common planning time to discuss student achievement, behaviors, etc.
Wednesday
- HRS Committee @ 3:40 - High Reliability Schools
Thursday
- Team Leader Meeting @ 7:30 - Leaders from each team come together to discuss concerns and plan events.
- Teaming - Teams have a common planning time to discuss student achievement, behaviors, etc.
Friday
- PLC @ 8:00- All content areas meet to discuss data, plan assessments, and providing support to students.
- HRS Meeting with Dr. Phil Warrick @ 8:00 - Discussing our progress towards level 2
- Office Staff Meeting @ 8:30 - All secretaries, counselors, and administration discuss/plan upcoming events.
- Quad Squad Meeting @ 9:45 - Mr. Wilford (Principal), Mrs. Conner (Asst. Principal), Ms. Egan (Counselor) and Ms. Priest (Counselor)
- Teaming - Teams have a common planning time to discuss student achievement, behaviors, etc.
- Eagle Egg Hunt (7th and 8th Grade Lunch) - Student Council Activity
- Eagle Egg Hunt Fundraiser @ 4:30 - Student Council Activity
*ELA ISAT WEEK*
**Middle to High School Transition Meetings**
Quick Survey
We shared this last week, but if you didn't get a chance, please take a moment to fill out this quick survey for HRS Level 1: Safe & Collaborative Culture
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Thursday, April 13th
Please stop by the school between 4:00 and 6:30 to visit with teachers!
Eagle Egg Hunt
$3 admission during lunch and Friday afternoon
Friday event is for younger students. Please bring your family!
Thank you for supporting our ERMS Student Council!
My Amazing Future
Twelve students have been selected to participate in My Amazing Future at the INL on Thursday, April 6th. We are so excited for these young ladies to engage in STEM activities and explore career opportunities in the STEM fields!
The selected 8th grade students need to be at school by 6:20 am to catch the INL bus. Mrs. Bradshaw (our exemplary math instructor!) will be accompanying the girls for this fantastic opportunity.
Students shall return at 5:25 pm. Parents should be ready to pick up their young scientists at the front of Eagle Rock at that time.
ELA ISAT Testing
Please watch this short video for some ideas to support your students through ISAT testing: https://www.loom.com/share/6248c8b943e84e12a4c14e7ca95b4a2e
Be well-rested: Support your student by making sure they get a good night’s sleep.
Eat a good breakfast: Students can always eat breakfast at school.
Ease test anxiety: Many students struggle with test anxiety, but we are here to help!
Come prepared: Encourage students to bring their chromebook fully charged, chromebook charger, wired headphones, water bottle, silent reading book, and a pencil.
Young At Art - Youth Art Exhibit
Several of our students will have art work displayed at The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho April 8-29th. Be sure to check out the exhibit. Congratulations to our art teacher, Ms. Green and her students. You make ERMS proud!
Students featured:
Jozlyn Pina
John Kyle Gardiol
Kaibrey Risenmay
Bella Jensen
Cooper Wilde
Kira Scheibmeir
Kortnee Shanks
Miley Abegglen
Allie Lundin
Ernesto Molina
Aleny Rodriguez
Ricardo Gomez-Mejia
Calista Mergenthal
Molly Perkins
Amy Thomas
Jason Crimmins
Sawyer Plummer
Julia Daniel
Cooper Jones
Cordelia Jensen
Roxie Craig
Kyron Perkins
John Giannini
Yael Labra Ramoa
Hailee Grant
Halle Thomas
Tacie Morrill
Dallas Poole
Ryker Kraayenbrink
Acetyn Russell
Bosco Chen
Tyler Ann Thompson
Joshua Fellows
D.J. Carney
Quinn Allen
Holly Drake
National Junior Honor Society News
Parents of 8th grade NHJS students—Please have students submit their completed services hours to Mrs. Garner using the Google form in Schoology, or they can pick up a hard copy from Mrs. Garner in B-1 as well as drop off hard copy papers back to her. Students must complete the 6 service hours to remain in good standing with the club.
7th Grade Parents: Induction for NJHS will take place on Monday, April 17. Please watch for invitation letters to come home next Friday, April 7 which must be returned by Friday April 14 if students are planning to join this club.
Skyline Cheer Tryouts
Skyline cheer team tryouts are at the end of April. Open gyms start next week. Open gyms are on April 11th, 13th, 18th, and 20th from 6-7:45 am. Come learn the basics, tumble, stunt, and get ready for tryouts. Final tryouts are April 25th-28th from 4-6pm
Parent/Guardian Meeting April 19th at 6:30 pm in Skyline library. A PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST ATTEND THE MEETING. If unable to attend, please contact Mrs. Ashby at Skyline.