EARLY DISMISSAL
The first marking period ends on Friday, November 6th. There is a Two Hours and Forty-Five Minutes Early Dismissal System-wide on this day. East Middle School Students will begin dismissal at 12:25.
PICTURE RE-TAKES
Lifetouch will be here on November 17th to take pictures of all students who were absent on the original picture day or who are new to East Middle. Lifetouch will also be doing retakes for any students whose families did not like their photos. Parents or guardians need to send a note to the main office requesting a retake prior to November 17th. Students will need to turn in the package of pictures they do not want to the photographer on that day in order to have their photos retaken. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Dehne in the main office.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
The Media Center will be the home of a Scholastic Book Fair beginning on Thursday, November 12th and ending on Friday, November 20th. All students will be scheduled to visit the book fair with their RLA classes. Students may purchase books as well as browse during this time. It is also possible for students to visit the book fair before school and during lunch in order to make a purchase.
Check out our online connection/flyer for the fair at http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/eastmiddleschoolbookfair
You may also order books online this year (Nov 7-27) on the website.
Questions may be directed to our Media Specialist, Mr. Stencil.
VETERAN’S DAY RECOGNITION CEREMONY
East Middle will honor our own relatives that are veterans and currently serving during a ceremony that will be held at EMS on Tuesday, November 10th at 2 pm. We would be honored to have veteran’s attend with their East Middle School students. Pictures of family members who have served our nation will also be displayed in an “Honor Roll” that will run during our Veteran’s Day assembly and in addition to this their names will be read. Please send in photographs (copies of them are great too!) or submit names of any family members who have served in the military so we can honor them. Homeroom teachers will collect the pictures and information. Pictures will be returned when the display is over.
CHARLOTTE HALL VETERANS HOME DONATIONS
This year 8th graders will be assembling care packages for the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Over the next two weeks, we will be collecting monetary donations to support this cause. Any donation that is made can be turned into any Social Studies teacher and will be used towards purchasing goods for the care packages.
FOOD PANTRY AT WMHS CHANGE
Due to the BOE meeting that will be held at WMHS on Wednesday, November 11th they are changing the Food Pantry date that week to Thursday, November 12th.
MOBILE MADNESS
A forum for Secondary Parents regarding tips, tricks, pros, and cons of mobile devices and how students are using them! See attached flyer.
PTO NEWS
Start Clipping your Box Tops. The PTO is running a contest beginning November 2nd until November 30th. The student who submits the most Box Tops per grade will win a surprise. Keep in mind to clip them on the dotted lines and be sure they have not expired, but most of all, be sure your students name and homeroom teacher are on the baggie when you send them in.
Attached are order forms for the Panera Bread Coupon Strip Sale. Order forms are due December 1st and the coupon strips will be delivered to homerooms the week of December 14th. Each strip is $10.00 each, they make great gifts and are good at all Maryland locations. You can use up to 3 coupons at one time. There are no expiration dates.
Our Annual East Middle Bingo will be held on Friday, December 4th at Pleasant Valley Fire Hall. Doors open at 5:30pm. It's a great night to be had by all, students, adults and teachers of EMS come out. Invite your friends and family. Bags are overflowing with great items and gift cards. A flyer is attached. Tickets sell out fast so don't delay.
Our next PTO meeting is on Tuesday, November 10th at 7:00 in the Media Center and then our next restaurant night is on Wednesday, November 11th at Pizza Hut-we'd love to see our East Middle families.
SNOWDOGS
East Middle School is selling Night Club Card Passes to Liberty Mountain, Whitetail, and Roundtop Resorts. Attached are instructions to purchase the passes online.
Provided sufficient purchases through E SNOWDOGS group, it is our intention to take four bus trips to Liberty Mountain this winter. The dates include: January 8, January 14, January 22, and February 4 with a rain date of February 12. Be aware that two of the dates are on Thursdays this year.
The cost of the bus will be $50 and will cover all four trips. The forms and paperwork have already been handed out to kids during FLEX; however, if your son/daughter needs the information, please let me know.
When purchasing the passes, please be advised of the following:
Night Club Cards must be purchased under the E SNOWDOGS account to be eligible for the bus transportation. The only other exceptions are Advantage Card and Season Pass holders.
The possibility exists that we might not be able to provide transportation to Liberty on the dates referenced above should there be insufficient student interest. Please keep this in mind when purchasing your passes. In the past, we’ve always filled two busses; however, there is no guarantee this will be the case this year.
If you have ANY questions concerning the East Snow Dogs Club, please email Lorene Livermore at .
DR CARSON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION
The Carson Scholars Fund awards $1,000 college scholarships to students in grades 4-11 who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their communities.
To be eligible as a 2015 Carson Scholarship recipient or to receive 2015 Carson Scholar Recognition, students must have a grade point average UNWEIGHTED(GPA) of 3.75 or above on a 4.0 scale in the combined academic subjects: ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Languages. In addition, a student must be actively involved in their community and must have earned service hours. A student can only be nominated if she/he has not previously been awarded a Carson Scholars Fund Award. Previous scholars are eligible to apply for our Carson Scholar Recognition Program. They will receive information about this application via email.
EMS may only nominate one applicant. Potential nominees must submit an essay to the EMS Carson Scholar Selection Committee. One student will be selected to represent EMS. If your child is interested in being considered as a nominee for the Carson Scholarship, he/she must submit their essay for consideration on or before December 7 th to the School Counseling Office. Please select one of the essay topics listed below. If you have any questions regarding the nomination process, please contact the School Counseling Office.
Grades 6-8 (500 word maximum)
- A lot of famous or important people have had their faces on postage stamps. Who would you nominate to appear on a new stamp? Why do you admire this person? Why should they be recognized in this way? Offer specific support for your choice.
- “One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn’t do.” – Henry Ford
Think of a time you were afraid to do something. Describe in detail your experience and what you learned from it.
CALENDAR
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Collection for Charlotte Hall Veterans / Thu, Nov 5Outdoor School Week #3
Jazz Band / 7:30 AM – 8:10 AM
P.E. Intramurals / 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM
BDLL / 3:25 PM – 4:25 PM
Diversity Club / 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
/ 1st Marking Periods Ends / Fri, Nov 6
2 HR 45 MIN EARLY DISMISSAL FOR STUDENTS - End of Marking Period
Collection for Charlotte Hall Veterans
Outdoor School Week #3
Collection for Charlotte Hall Veterans / Mon, Nov 9
Outdoor School Week #4
Girls Going Places / 3:25 PM – 4:35 PM
Outdoor School Week #4 / Tue, Nov 10
Veteran's Day Assembly / 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Chess Club / 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
BDLL / 3:25 PM – 4:25 PM
PTO Meeting / 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
/ 1st Quarter Report Cards Distributed / Wed, Nov 11
Outdoor School Week #4
Veterans Day
Jazz Band / 7:30 AM – 8:10 AM
P.E. Intramurals / 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM
SGA Meeting / 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Score Practice / 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Outdoor School Week #4 / Thu, Nov 12
Scholastic Book Fair
Jazz Band / 7:30 AM – 8:10 AM
P.E. Intramurals / 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM
BDLL / 3:25 PM – 4:25 PM
Outdoor School Week #4 / Fri, Nov 13
Scholastic Book Fair
Vision & Hearing Rescreening
/ Harvest Party / Sat, Nov 14 / 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
American Education Week / Mon, Nov 16
Scholastic Book Fair
Girls Going Places / 3:25 PM – 4:35 PM
American Education Week / Tue, Nov 17
Lifetouch Picture Re-Takes
Scholastic Book Fair
Chess Club / 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
BDLL / 3:25 PM – 4:25 PM
Latin Club / 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Community Outreach Meeting / 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
American Education Week / Wed, Nov 18
Scholastic Book Fair
Jazz Band / 7:30 AM – 8:10 AM
P.E. Intramurals / 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM
PBIS Meeting / 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
S.H.O.U.T. - After School / 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Score Practice / 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
American Education Week / Thu, Nov 19
Scholastic Book Fair
Jazz Band / 7:30 AM – 8:10 AM
Parent / Teacher Conferences #3 / 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM