February 23, 2024
Dear ESMS Families,
Happy Friday ESMS Families! While students were dismissed early Wednesday, our staff engaged in professional learning all afternoon. Our focus continues to be on high-quality instruction.
Our grade six students and staff were lucky enough to have a former student, Troy England, visit and speak to them. Troy shared his journey and efforts to inspire others while living with a TBI. Troy's message was not despair or sadness but gratitude and perseverance. He made it a point to tell our kids that anything is possible if they try and rely on others for help when needed. His best quote was, "You can't spell TROY without the word TRY." He also shared his love of music, dirt bike racing, and volunteering as a guest DJ at local organizations. Troy spoke about inclusivity and the importance of giving people who are "different" a chance to show you what they can do. Troy was once told that he would be very limited in what he could do in life, and has proved them wrong. Never Give Up!!
PTA EVENTS:
PENNY WARS is soon starting again! This fun and exciting event runs from March 1st-March 31st. Students will compete against other homerooms to raise money so the PTA may fund enriching programs for the entire school. Click here for more information.
Mark your calendars for the Islanders vs Bruins hockey game on Friday, March 29. Click here for more info!
ESMS PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Click here to view the flyer for the ESMS Pancake Fundraiser happening on March 3rd to benefit ESMS Grade 8.
SPRING CONFERENCES: We are pleased to announce our Spring 2024 Middle School Conference Schedule: Wednesday, March 20th 1:05-3:05 p.m. & Thursday, March 21st, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
*Please note that we will have a modified early dismissal time on the conference days to accommodate the conference schedule. Therefore, students will be dismissed on March 20th and March 21st at 12:35 pm. Parents/guardians will once again have the opportunity to select a conference time through My Conference Time. All conferences will be in person unless a parent/guardian requests a Google Meet link directly from the teacher. Spring conference sign-up information will be live on our school website from Monday, March 4, at 9:00 a.m. through Monday, March 18th, at 12:00 p.m. If you prefer a virtual session, please contact the teacher to request a Google Meet link to conduct your conference virtually after you have confirmed your conference time through My Conference Time Online Scheduler. We are looking forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s learning! Quick tip: Look for emails from “noreply@myconferencetime.com” when searching email for conference confirmation communications.
WORKFORCE PROGRAM - NOW open to grades 6, 7, and 8 students: We are excited to partner with the Boys and Girls Club of Milford to offer ESMS students the opportunity to participate in a Workforce Program to provide students with various learning opportunities after school hours at ESMS. Please click here to learn more about this great program and register your child! As the information sheet mentions, participation will be capped at 30 students on a first-come, first-serve basis. A waiting list will be created if needed. All communication should be made through the Boys & Girls Club of Milford.
A Message From our ESMS PPS Dept: Click here for the February 2024 ESMS Student Skillshare Newsletter.
What better way to get involved and spend time at ESMS with our awesome kiddos than Career day?
ESMS 4th Annual Career Day is happening! We are looking for anyone interested in sharing their career with our students. Our hope is that we might spark curiosity and interest within our young learners that might lead to a pursuit of a specific career pathway. Career day can significantly impact students by exposing them to various career options and inspiring them to explore different pathways. We need Career Day presenters and are hopeful you can help us out. If you are willing to share your career or know someone who might be interested in being a part of this awesome day for our kids. Please click here for more information. ESMS Career Day is Friday, May 24, at 1:00 pm.
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.
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:
March 5 - ESMS PTA Meeting 6:30 pm
March 6 - No School for Students (Professional Learning)
March 13 - Early Dismissal for Students (Professional Learning), 12:45 Dismissal
March 15 - Electrify your Chorus - Parsons
March 20 and 21 - ERD, Conferences (3/20 1:05-3:05 p.m. and 3/21 5:30-8:00 p.m.)
March 22 - School Dance, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
March 29 - No School - Good Friday
April 1-5 - Spring Recess - No School
April 9 - ESMS PTA Meeting 6:30 pm
April 20 - Shrek the Musical 6:00 pm, Foran HS
April 24 -Early Dismissal for Students (Professional Learning), 12:45 Dismissal
May 2 - Student/Staff Basketball Game, Foran HS, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
May 6 - Art Show Opening, 5:00-6:30 at Parsons
May 7 - ESMS PTA Meeting 6:30 pm
May 8 - Chorus and Strings Performance, 6:30 pm Foran HS
May 9 - Last day of late buses
May 14 - Band and Jazz Performance, 6:30 Foran HS
May 15 - Early Dismissal for Students (Professional Learning), 12:45 Dismissal
May 20 - Rising Grade 6 Family Night (Virtual), 6:30 pm
May 22 - Grade 8 Dinner Dance
May 23 - ESMS Eaststock Performance 6:30 pm at ESMS
May 24 - CAREER DAY
May 27 - No School: Memorial Day
May 29 - Grade 8 Holiday Hill
June 10 - Last Day of School (as of 1/26))