East Middle School Newsletter
October, 2021
Upcoming Dates to Remember
Wednesday, October 20th - Late Start, School begins at 10:25 a.m.
Monday, October 11th - Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m. - Board Room, Perry Center
Monday, October 25th - Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m. - Board Room, Perry Center
Tuesday, November 2nd - NO SCHOOL - Election Day - Staff Professional Development Day
November 9-11 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (more information will be sent at a later date)
November 10, 11 & 12 - Half-days, dismissal at 11:29 a.m.
Count Day!!
Late Start
School begins at 10:25 a.m. on late start days. Students will not be allowed to enter the building until 10:10 a.m.
From the Counseling Office
Good self care is important to maintaining good physical and mental health. We hope your families are both physically and mentally well. This graphic contains some suggestions from www.believeperform.com to help you help your child take care of themselves. Please also know that the school counselors are available to help support your children.
Athletic Updates
7-day Antigen testing information
Drive-thru antigen testing will be performed by district staff at EMS beginning Monday, September 27, 2021 (on school days) until further notice:
EMS Cafeteria/Bus Loop 6:30 am-7:30 am (School Days)
Going forward, only test results from the morning of will be accepted for that school day. If the student misses a day of testing, they are not permitted to attend that day. There will not be on-site testing in the buildings during the school day. Buildings will still accept a negative test result from a certified testing location if you need to go at a different time of the day for some reason. At-home tests will not be accepted. Details on how to participate in voluntary testing as well as a consent form will be provided to those exposed and eligible upon notification of their exposure.
8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip
Picture Re-takes
A picture Re-take Day is scheduled for October 19th for any student who would like to have their picture retaken. Order forms and information for this will be shared at a later date.
Attendance
Important Phone Numbers
ATTENDANCE HOTLINE - ALL ABSENCES......591-4697
Attendance Desk...............................................591-3598
Counseling Office..............................................591-3583
Counselor (A-K).................................................591-3589
Counselor (L-Z)..................................................591-3582
Library.................................................................591-3547