Dear ESMS Families,
Happy New Year! We hope this message finds you well and that the start of 2024 has been filled with joy and positivity for you and your loved ones.
We thank our ESMS families who attended our recent PTA meeting this past Tuesday evening. Your presence and active participation made the gathering valuable, and we are grateful for the strong sense of community that was evident throughout the evening.
As we embark on a new year, we look forward to continuing our journey together. Your involvement is crucial, and we encourage you to share your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions as we work together to enhance the educational experience for our students. We want ESMS to be the best place for our students, families, and staff.
YEARBOOKS: We're excited to announce that yearbooks are on sale! Please visit Lifetouch and use code 6667424 to purchase the 2023-2024 East Shore Yearbook. Yearbooks start at $24. Please contact Mrs. Kim mkim@milforded.org or Mrs. Begin pbegin@milforded.org with any questions.
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, February 6th. Hope to see you there!
Kindergarten Registration for 2024-2025: Greetings, MPS Families! We are pleased to announce that Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year opened 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.
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.
As always, we appreciate your ongoing support and collaboration in creating a positive and enriching learning environment for our students. We want, need, and value your involvement, partnership, and support in your child’s education! Thanks so much for your continued support
Shannan D. Perry Carlson Ed. D., Principal James Genova, Assistant Principal
Important Dates to Remember:
January 10 - Early Dismissal for Students (Professional Learning)
January 15 - No School - MLK Day
January 24 - Early Dismissal for Students (Professional Learning)
February 6 - ESMS PTA Meeting 6:30 pm
February 7 - Early Dismissal for Students (Professional Learning)
February 16 & 19 - No School - Winter Recess
February 21 - Early Dismissal for Students (Professional Learning)
February 23 - School Dance 5:00 - 7:00 pm
March 6 - No School for Students (Professional Learning)
March 13 - Early Dismissal for Students (Professional Learning)
March 29 - No School - Good Friday
April 1-5 - Spring Recess - No School
MAY 17 - ESMS Career Day 12:00-2:30
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.
The mission of East Shore Middle School is to provide a nurturing and collaborative environment of high expectations that encourages and fosters socially responsible citizens and lifelong learners. We value a partnership among school, home, and community that supports the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication skills.