Dear ESMS Families,
Our learning community had a wonderful week together, highlighted by our first-ever Music Jam yesterday after school and this morning with our all-school concert. Our band, strings, and choral students performed for their peers and our staff. It was outstanding and so great to all be together.
Thank you to our AMAZING PTA for their generosity, kindness, and thoughtfulness as we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week at ESMS. We certainly felt the love with the breakfast, chips/dips, and yummy lunch. THANK YOU!
Another thank you to all of our families who came out to support our incredible choral and orchestra musicians. What a special evening together - we have such talented, dedicated students. Next up is our Band performance this Tuesday at 6:30 pm.
Just a reminder, this Wednesday, May 17th all MPS students have an early release as teachers engage in professional learning. All middle school students will be dismissed at 12:45 pm.
We are SUPER EXCITED about our Career Day that is happening next Friday, May 19th. We have over 45 professionals coming in to talk to our students. Our hope is that this experience sparks an interest and/or curiosity within a certain field or profession for our young learners.
IMPORTANT - SMARTER BALANCED ASSESSMENT (SBA) and NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS ASSESSMENT (NGSS) INFORMATION: Students completed the ELA and Math Smarter Balanced Assessments over the past two weeks. Thank you for your cooperation and preparation. ONLY Grade 8 students will be taking the NGSS in their Science classes on Monday, May 15. Please have your 8th graders charge chromebooks the night before and bring headphones.
MULTICULTURAL NIGHT AT JONATHAN LAW- All members of the MPS learning community are invited to attend the first annual Multicultural Night at Jonathan Law on 5/26 from 6-8 PM. The event is free to attend. There will be multicultural presentations, lessons, games and food, all showcasing the wonderful diversity we have at Law and in the greater Milford community. Click here to see the flyer. We believe this event will be especially resonant and educational for our younger learners so we hope to encourage them to stop by.
GRADE 8 FAMILIES:
Click here to access an important letter that was sent home 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.
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.
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 Click here for more information.
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 15 - Grade 8 Only Next Generation Science Standards Assessment
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 26 - Multicultural Night at Jonathan Law 6pm-8pm
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