Dear ESMS Families,
Happy Friday! What a wonderful week at ESMS. While your kiddos had early dismissal on Wednesday, our staff engaged in HQI LIVE, this is where classroom teachers teach a lesson with students, while colleagues watch. Then we come together as an entire staff to deconstruct the lesson - the behind-the-scenes planning. intentional teacher moves, and the types of thinking we are asking our students to do. Our hope is that this professional learning is relevant, meaningful, and something our teachers can embed in their planning and instructional practice the very next day!
We are excited to welcome our incoming grade 6 families to ESMS in the fall and have a virtual night planned. Communication went out to our elementary school kiddos and families this week!
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! View the flyer here.
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 6th 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.
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:
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 17 - Trills and Thrills Music Trip
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 6 - ESMS Grade 8 Stepping Up Ceremony 6:15pm, Foran High School Auditorium
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.