Dear ESMS Families,
In recognition of Veterans Day, we were lucky enough to have over 25 Veterans here with us this morning for breakfast and a very special ceremony to honor and recognize each one of them! Our band and chorus performed, and Veterans spent 20-30 minutes in individual classrooms telling their story and allowing our students to ask questions. What a wonderful way for our students to learn about the significance of Veterans Day - ask your kiddos about this incredible experience. A special thank you to our families who supported and helped with this program. Thank you to our generous PTA for helping us make the breakfast so lovely for our Veterans and their families.
Ski/Snowboard Club: It's still possible to sign up for this year's ski and snowboard club! Come join us this winter for fun on the Mt. Southington slopes. If you are interested in signing your child up, please reach out to Mrs. Kim mkim@milforded.org or Mr. Carstensen pcarstensen@milforded.org
Kindergarten Registration for 2024-2025: Greetings, MPS Families! We are pleased to announce that Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year opens on Monday, November 13, 2023. If you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten in the fall, registration information will be posted to the district website www.milforded.org. You must register your child for Kindergarten at the school determined by your street address, unless placed by Pupil Personnel Services. School/Street Assignments are available on the district website under “District Information.” Children born on or before September 1, 2019 are eligible to register for Kindergarten. If your child is not age eligible (born September 2, 2019 through December 31, 2019), please use the online registration form to request a waiver. Any current MPS Preschool or Ready To Learn (RTL) students will need to complete an online registration form. If you need assistance with the registration portal, please contact the main office of your district assigned school. School contact information can be found on the district website under “ Schools.” We are excited for your children to join us! Fully registered families, please be on the lookout for more information from your school’s Principal about an in person kindergarten event in the spring. In the meantime, click here for a sneak peek of what to expect in Kindergarten! We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2037!
PTA NEWS: PTA Membership: If you want 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. The next meeting is Tuesday, December 5th. Hope to see you there!
Gourmet Apple Fundraiser Pickup: If your student participated in the Gourmet Apple Fundraiser, pickup is November 16th at 6 pm in the ESMS lobby.
Community Resource Fair: Click here for information on The Community Resource Fair on November 15th.
Milford Turkey Trot: ESMS will be participating in the Milford Turkey Trot this year. If you are willing to get up early on Thanksgiving, we promise you a good time, including live music from the Rum Runners! This fun run benefits our PTA, The Purple Pantry boxes (bring your non-perishables to the race), and The Cure Starts Now, (which supports pediatric brain cancer research). Register here! If you can’t make it, sign up to do the race virtually and get the cool race shirt, or click the green button to donate. Please spread the word to your family and friends! Prices go up on 11/3. The Turkey Trot is seeking sponsors so that 100% of the race entry fees and donations can go to local charities. If you have a business, restaurant, or shop (or know someone who does), please reach out. If you are interested in volunteering, you can sign up here.
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:
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
December 5 - ESMS PTA Meeting 6:30 pm
December 6 - Early Dismissal for Students - Professional Learning
December 13 - ESMS Choir Performance 6:30 pm - Foran High School Auditorium
December 19 - ESMS Band & Strings Performance 6:30 pm - Foran High School Auditorium
December 20 - ESMS In School Winter Concert for Students and Staff Only
December 25th-January 1st - Winter Recess
SAVE THE DATE:
Middle School Spring Conferences
Wednesday, March 20th, 1:05-3:05 p.m.
Thursday, March 21st, 5:30-8:00 p.m.