February 13, 2025
Dear ESMS Families and Students,
Happy Thursday!
Just a friendly reminder that MPS will be closed tomorrow, Friday, February 14th, through Monday, February 17th, for winter recess. We hope you enjoy the break and look forward to welcoming your kiddos back on Tuesday, February 18th! Have a wonderful weekend!
Red Carpet Dance:
Students are selling tickets to the dance which will be held on Friday, February 21st from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Please complete the permission slip and send it in with your child, along with $7.00, to purchase their ticket by February 20th.
Reminder of MPS Electronics Policy:
Students are not permitted to use cell phones, smartwatches, or other personal communication devices during school hours. Students are expected to store these devices in their lockers with the sound off or powered off. If a student needs to contact a parent or guardian during the school day, they are welcome to use the phone in the main office.
Drama Club:
The ESMS Drama Club is proud to do a Broadway inspired program for our production of Beetlejuice Jr. Please consider showing support for the wonderful cast and crew by placing an ad congratulating them or shouting out a business you might have! Click here for all the details. We are looking forward to an amazing show!
MESSAGES FROM THE ESMS PTA:
Parents Night Out at Tribus is almost here! Join us as we support the 8th Grade Dinner Dance with this parent only fundraiser at Tribus Brewery, 5-10pm on Thursday, February 20th. There will be raffles and lots of fun to be had! We can't wait to see you there!
Important Dates to Remember:
February 20th - Parents Night Out at Tribus 5:00pm - 10:00pm
February 21st - Red Carpet Dance 5:30pm - 7:30pm
February 25th - 8th Grade High School Field Trip 9:30 - 10:30am
February 26th - Early Release Day for Students 12:45
March 1st - Community Conversation #2- 9:30am - Foran High School
March 3rd - 8th Grade High School Virtual Information Session 7:00pm
March 5th - Professional Learning Day - No School
March 11th - PTA Meeting - 6:30 pm
March 18th, Middle School Spring Conferences 1:05-3:05 pm
March 19th, Middle School Spring Conferences 5:30-8:00 pm
March 26th - Early Dismissal Day for Students 12:45
March 27th - Quarter 3 Ends
April 5th- 2 pm and 6 pm - Beetlejuice Jr. The Musical will be performed at Joseph A. Foran High School
April 18th - 25th - No School
May 21st - 8th Grade Dinner Dance 6:00pm-8:30pm
BRIDGES AT ESMS: We wanted to remind you of our collaboration with Bridges Healthcare, Inc to enhance the mental health support available to our students. Families are now able to get mental health support for their children through this school-based service. Please click here for additional information about this service along with contact information at ESMS.
YEARBOOKS: We're excited to announce that yearbooks are on sale! Please visit Lifetouch and use code 6667425 to purchase the 2024-2025 East Shore Yearbook. Yearbooks start at $24. Please contact Mrs. Donovan mdonovan@milforded.org or Mrs. Begin pbegin@milforded.org with any questions.
One of the best ways to stay connected and see what’s happening in our classrooms is through X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, or Facebook. We do our best to capture and share moments from our students’ day. We’d love for you to follow us! Click the icons below to access the 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 lswanson@milforded.org or Mr. Genova at jgenova@milforded.org, or by phone at 203-783-3559. Thanks so much for your continued support. We want, need, and value your involvement, partnership, and support in your child’s education!
Lisa Swanson, Interim Principal James Genova, Assistant Principal
