Dear ESMS Families,
We had such an incredible week with students and staff taking part in Spirit Week! I often wonder who enjoys these spirit days more, the kids or the staff!!!!
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.
Just a reminder that students need to be with a chaperone and/or family member to attend. For those having trouble signing up using the QR code in the flyer, here is a link to sign up genius. Hope to see you all there on Wednesday, May 3rd, at 5:00 pm at Foran High School!
LAST CALL TO GET AN ESMS YEARBOOK - all orders are due by Sunday, April 30!
Don't forget to order a yearbook - please use this link to order your child's copy of the 2022-2023 East Shore Yearbook. You can search by town or use ID code 6667423. Any questions please email Mrs. Kim at mkim@milforded.org
IMPORTANT - SMARTER BALANCED ASSESSMENT (SBA) INFORMATION: Students will be taking the Smarter Balanced Assessment on May 2 and 3 (ELA) and May 9-11 (Math). These tests are all digital, so please be sure Chromebooks have been completely powered down and restarted to receive the update to the secure browser. Also, please be sure Chromebooks are charged each evening. If students have headphones, they can bring their own to use during the test as well. Finally, students should be sure to have a book with them in the event that they finish the test before the test session ends.
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!
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.
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 the 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:
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, Foran HS
May 11 - Art Showing Opening at Parson’s Complex
May 16 - ESMS Band/Jazz Performance 6:30 pm, Foran HS
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