Dear ESMS Families,
I wanted to take a moment to extend my sincerest gratitude to each and every one of you for attending our family-teacher conferences this past week. Your active participation in your child's education is invaluable, and your presence at these conferences truly reinforces our shared commitment to their success. It is truly a privilege to work alongside such dedicated families.
We are SUPER EXCITED to host our all-student school dance tonight from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the ESMS Gym. Please have a pick-up plan in place with your student and be extra vigilant, as we will have many students exiting simultaneously. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe.
GIRL SCOUTS TROOP 30387 PET SUPPLY DRIVE: The Girl Scouts Troop 30387 are collecting pet supplies now through 3/28. Please click here for details and a list of items needed.
GRADE 8 SCHOOL COUNSELING NEWS: We’re excited to share that the start of high school course selection has begun! As a reminder, your child should register for classes from March 15th through March 24th. Attached, you will find course registration instructions. Courses must be selected under your child’s powerschool account. Mrs. Rubino or Mr. Singer will work with your child between March 25th and April 12th to ensure they have selected appropriate classes and met credit requirements. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. We appreciate your partnership in this exciting process! Your ESMS Counselors, Kelly Rubino & Ryan Singer
INTERNET SAFETY TRAINING: Click here to learn about the free ZOOM internet safety training session being offered on Thursday, April 25th at 6pm.
PTA EVENTS:
PENNY WARS are underway! 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!
DRAMA CLUB: The ESMS Drama Club is proud to return to the stage for their performance of Shrek The Musical, Jr. on April 20th at 6:00 pm at the Joseph A. Foran Auditorium. Buy your $12 General Admission Tickets here https://www.milforded.org/shrekjr. You can support the Drama Club by placing an Ad or a personal Shout-Out in the Drama Club’s Playbill. Prices are $45 (full page), $25 (half page), or $15 (1/3 page). If you or a family member has a business, please consider putting an ad in our book and please pass the flyer on to any local business who might be interested in supporting our Drama Club. Restaurants, Dance Schools, Sports activities, Personal services - there are so many wonderful businesses in Milford! Please spread the word! You are also welcome to put a personal ad for your favorite cast or crew member, congratulating them on their hard work. Information is contained in this link - https://bit.ly/ESMSShrekAds DEADLINE: MARCH 29th
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 and we still need your help! We are looking for anyone interested in sharing their career with our students. We hope 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. 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.
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 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)
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.