ESMS

Dear ESMS Families,

Today our staff and students were lucky enough to have the ESMS Drama Club perform for us, a mini SHREK performance in preparation for the BIG PERFORMANCE next Saturday night. This is going to be a production you are not going to want to miss. Hope to see you all for their performance of Shrek The Musical, Jr. on April 20th at 6:00 pm at the Joseph A. Foran Auditorium. Click here to buy your $12 General Admission Tickets.

This week, our School Resource Officer Loschiavo presented to students about safe use of social media. Our advisory period on Thursday followed up with learning experiences around sharing information safely and responsibly. Chat with your student at home about this. 

Thank you to our ESMS families who attended the PTA Meeting this past Tuesday night. We appreciate your support. 

DRAMA CLUB: Countdown to SHREK! The ESMS Drama Club is proud to return to the stage for their performance of Shrek The Musical, Jr. Meet us in the SWAMP next Saturday, April 20th at 6:00 pm at the Joseph A. Foran Auditorium. Buy your $12 General Admission Tickets here https://www.milforded.org/shrekjr

ESMS PTA NEWS: Please see below for two upcoming events where you can get involved, help our ESMS PTA and have loads of fun!

  • Students vs. Staff/Parents Basketball Game sign up. Click the link here to see how you can take part. Whether as a player or as a helper, you are sure to have a great time!

  • Career Day Refreshment sign up- The PTA is looking to collect refreshments for all the guests who will be attending this amazing event at ESMS to teach our students about a variety of different career paths.

FORAN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE: On Monday, May 6 th at 6:30 pm., the Foran High School Athletic Department will be sponsoring an informational meeting for all incoming freshmen and their parents. The meeting will take place in the Edna L. Fraser Gymnasium at Foran High School. Athletic Procedures, Try-Out dates and other important information will be discussed. If you have any questions, please contact Anthony Vitelli  at avitelli@milforded.org. Thank you.

MPS Online Library Catalog (Destiny Discover) - Parents/Guardians can now access the District's Online Library Catalog using Destiny Discover. For more information on Destiny Discover and how to access it please click here.

INTERNET SAFETY TRAINING: Click here to learn about the free ZOOM internet safety training session being offered on Thursday, April 25th at 6pm.

TODAY is the last day to sign up for 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: 

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 8 - Chorus and Strings Performance, 6:30 pm Foran HS

May 9 - ESMS PTA Meeting 6:30 pm (CHANGE OF DATE)

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

May 30 - City Wide Track Meet (Foran High School)

June 7, 10, & 11 - All MS Students - Early Release 

June 11 - Last Day of School, 12:45 pm Dismissal for All 


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.