Dear ESMS Families,
It was wonderful seeing so many families at ESMS this past week for conferences. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child's education.
This week, we met with our grade six team to discuss responsible decision-making, particularly in peer-to-peer conflict. We used the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) four-step framework to guide our conversation, including:
1) Identifying options
2) Considering the well-being of self and others
3) Making the decision
4) Evaluating the decision
We used the image of a fork in the road to help students visualize the point at which they have the power to choose how to respond to others. Our support staff then discussed strategies for how to problem-solve independently and what to do to get help from a caring adult if the issue is not resolved. Our students were amazing and engaged throughout! Please feel free to check in with your student to find out more. Thank you for your partnership and support.
Veterans Day Celebration: East Shore Middle School proudly presents “Take a Veteran to School Day.” In honor of Veterans Day, ESMS students and staff would like to invite our family and friends who are veterans to visit our ESMS learning community on Friday, November 10 from 8:30-10:15 a.m. Our veteran guests will attend a ceremony and then share their experiences of patriotic and military service with a small group of students. If you have a veteran family member who would like to attend please click here to access our Veterans Day flyer which can be completed and submitted to your student’s Social Studies teacher by Tuesday, November 1.
PTA NEWS: ESMS PTA is once again hosting a Gourmet Apples Fundraiser. Please return the forms by November 2nd. Apple pick-up will be on November 16th at 6pm. This information came home with your student last week. Click here for a link to the order form. PTA Membership: If you would like to join the ESMS PTA please click here to access the membership form or click here for an online payment QR code. We appreciate your partnership and support. Hope to see you at our next meeting on November 6th!
Picture Retakes: Picture retakes are on November 9, 2023. Click here for retake and ordering information.
Thanks For Giving Food Drive: Click here to see the flyer regarding the 19th Annual Thanks For Giving Food Drive, running October 30-November 10.
News from Mrs. Rubino and Mr. Singer, ESMS School Counselors: Click here for important information regarding upcoming events for our Grade 8 students.
Milford Turkey Trot: Click here for information regarding the Milford Turkey Trot Charity Event on November 23rd.
One of the best ways to stay connected and see what is happening in the classroom is through X (formerly Twitter), Instagram 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 X 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! We look forward to a successful 2023-2024 school year and can’t wait to work with you and your children.
Shannan D. Perry Carlson, Principal James Genova, Assistant Principal
Important Dates to Remember:
October 25 - Early Release Day 12:45 pm, Staff Professional Learning
October 27 - High School Fair for Grade 8
November 6 - ESMS PTA Meeting 6:30 pm
November 7 - No School for Students
November 9 - Picture Retakes
November 10 - ESMS Veterans Day Celebration
November 12 - Milford Veterans Day Parade 2 pm
November 15 - Early Dismissal for Students - Professional Learning
November 22 - Early Dismissal for Students and Staff
November 23 & 24 - No School for Students and Staff