Dear ESMS Families,
What a wonderful week together. This week felt extra special with the recognition of our ESMS 2023 Teacher of the Year: Ms. Chloe Hudd, Para of the Year: Mr. Mark Germanese, and Parent of the Year: Mrs. Shauna Garrison. Congratulations Ms. Hudd, Mr. Germanses, and Mrs. Garrison - this is such a well-deserved recognition.
Just a reminder this Wednesday, April 26th is an early release day for all students as teachers engage in professional learning.
ESMS SPRING SPIRIT WEEK: ESMS is bringing our spirit beginning this Monday, April 24th. Click here to see the fun themes that are planned for the week.
HAPPENING NOW - The Pulsera Project (Message from Mrs. Soares, khannigan@milforded.org): Our school will be partnering with The Pulsera Project, a fair trade nonprofit organization that seeks to empower, inspire, and educate people in Central America and the U.S. The Pulsera Project provides sustainable, well-paying work opportunities for artisans in Nicaragua and Guatemala, most of whom make colorful hand-woven bracelets, or “pulseras” in Spanish. The project then creates a market for their artwork by partnering with schools across the U.S. Sales began on April 17th and go until May 1st. ESMS Spanish Club will sell Pulseras for $7 and handbags for $15. The proceeds will then be invested in a wide range of social impact programs in Nicaragua & Guatemala. Thank you for your support and for helping to Color the World!
PENNY WARS UPDATE & WINNERS: Click here to view the Penny Wars Winners. Our PTA is excited to share that Penny Wars raised over $1800.00 - WOW!
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!: ESMS and the Great Milford Boat Race are in need of more materials A.S.A.P. for their builds. Click here for more information on this event and how you can help.
GRADE 8 FAMILIES:
Click here to access an important letter that was sent home on Thursday, April 5. A second letter will go out on Friday, May 5.
The Grade 8 Stepping Up Celebration will take place on Thursday, June 8 at 5:00 pm in the Foran HS Auditorium.
The Foran High School Athletic Department will be hosting an Open House for all 8th graders who will be attending Foran High School next year. The event will take place on Monday May 8 at 6:00 pm in the Edna Fraser Gymnasium. This will be a great opportunity to meet the coaches and student-athletes. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Anthony Vitelli at 203-783-3502 #4 or at avitelli@milforded.org
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE - East Shore students and staff have been invited to march with the American Legion post 196 during this year's Memorial Day parade! Students who participate will receive a paper hat to wear during the parade and are invited back to the American Legion post for ice cream after the parade is over. Come out and show your support for this wonderful event! If your child is interested and/or you have any questions, please contact Mr. Storey at cstorey@milforded.org
MPS ARTS EVENTS: Click here to see exciting Spring upcoming Arts events.
ESMS ANNUAL STUDENTS VS. PARENTS/STAFF BASKETBALL GAME: Give it a shot! May 3rd is the ESMS Annual Students vs. Parents/Staff Basketball Game. Click here to learn more about this fun event.
LOCATION CHANGE - we will host this game at FORAN HS in the GYM!!!!
SMARTER BALANCED ASSESSMENT (SBA) INFORMATION: Our tentative SBA dates are detailed below. There are essentially 5 testing days.
ELA: 5/2 and 5/3 English Language Arts (ELA Make Up: 5/4, 5/5, and ⅝)
Math: 5/9 and 5/10 and 5/11 Performance Task (Math Make Up: 5/12, 5/15 and 5/16)
NEWS FROM THE ESMS PTA:
CALLING ALL GRADE 8 FAMILIES: Anyone interested in joining the grade 8 PTA committee? Please reach out to Mrs. Mirmina at janemirmina@gmail.com.
UPCOMING RESTAURANT PTA FUNDRAISERS: Support the ESMS PTA and save yourself a night of cooking by ordering or dining in at Jimmy’s Apizza (April 27th 11am-9pm).
If you would like to join the ESMS PTA please click here to access the membership form or click here to join or donate online.
IMPORTANT KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Please click here for more information on this!
One of the best ways to stay connected and see what is happening in the classroom is through Twitter, Insta or FB. We try our best to capture as much of our kiddos as we can throughout the day. Please follow us! Click on below icons to access ESMS Instagram (IG), FaceBook (FB), and Twitter accounts:
If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child’s team leader and of course, always feel free to call or email me anytime at scarlson@milforded.org or Mr. Genova at jgenova@milforded.org, or by phone at 203-783-3559.
Thanks so much for your continued support. We want, need, and value your involvement, partnership, and support in your child’s education!
Shannan Carlson, Principal James Genova, Assistant Principal
Important Dates to Remember:
April 26 - Early Dismissal for Students
May 2 - PTA Meeting, 6:30 pm, ESMS Media Center
May 2 & 3 - SBA Testing (ELA)
May 3 - ESMS Basketball Game for Students, Staff and Family, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (FORAN HS)
May 9, 10 & 11 - SBA Testing (Math)
May 10 - ESMS Spring Chorus and Strings Performance 6:30 pm
May 11 - Music Jam Performance 3:15
May 11 - Art Showing Opening at Parson’s Complex
May 12 - In school concert for students
May 16 - ESMS Band/Jazz Performance 6:30 pm
May 17 - Early Dismissal for Students
May 19 - ESMS Career Day
May 26 - Trills and Thrills Music Festival for 8th-grade ensemble students
May 29 - No School - Memorial Day
June 7 - Holiday Hill
June 8 - Grade 8 Stepping Up, Foran HS Auditorium, 5:00 pm
June 12 - Field Day (Raindate Wed)
June 13 Yearbook Signing Picnic (Raindate Wed)
June 14 - Last Day of School