April 14, 2022
Dear ESMS Families,
Happy Thursday and enjoy the spring recess ahead!
SHOUT OUT AND CONGRATULATIONS to our 2022:
Teacher of the Year - Mrs. Jennifer Simon
ParaEducator of the Year - Mrs. Joanne Hammond
Parent of the Year - Mrs. Denise Posey
Congratulations on this well deserved recognition!
Exciting Math Opportunity - Math Festival at the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport: Sacred Heart University is hosting a Julia Robinson Math Festival at the Discovery Museum on Saturday, May 7, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For more information and to register, click here.
Exciting Parent University Offering: The district is offering an important Parent University on April 27 at Foran High School.
Dr. Alicia Farrell will be presenting on Teenage Mental Health. This is always an important topic, but even more so on the heels of the pandemic.
Health providers across the country have noted the increased mental health challenges for our children due to the effects of the pandemic.
Come to Foran and get a professional's insight into your teenager's mental health, and learn what you can do to support them!
The district is offering a pasta dinner free of charge before the presentation.
Please note this event is intended for parents/guardians, and not for children.
Please click Flyer for more details and to register for the event click “RSVP Here by Monday 4/25” at the bottom of the flyer if you plan to attend.
Grade 8 Families - Message from HS Athletic Director: On Monday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m., 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 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 avitelli@milforded.org.
World Language Course Selection: Today, Thursday April 14 is the last day for World Language course selections. Students entering grade 7 for the 2022-2023 academic year can log into PowerSchool to make their selection. Please click here to view important information from MPS regarding course selection including PowerSchool instructions.
Grade 8 Dinner Dance Fundraisers: Great news! The ESMS PTA has organized two more fundraising opportunities to support and help fund our grade 8 dinner dance. Take a break from cooking on Thursday, April 28 and join us at Jimmy’s pizza for a delicious meal. Click here to view the Jimmy’s Pizza fundraiser flyer. In the mood for a sweet treat?! Stop by Good Morning Cupcake on Saturday, May 7 and choose from their many sweet confections. Mention ESMS and a portion of their sales will be donated to the ESMS PTA. Click here to view the Good Morning Cupcake fundraiser flyer.
NHS Tutoring Program: We are excited to announce that we will be offering after school tutoring starting Monday, April 11 from 3:00-4:00pm. Tutoring is being offered on Monday and Tuesdays by National Honor Society Students from Foran High School and we will have an adult there to supervise as well. If you would like to sign up your student please click here and fill out the NHS Tutoring Program form. Space is limited to 15 students per day.
Student Drop-Off: Beginning April 18, the back doors will close at 8am sharp. All students who arrive after 8am will have to be dropped off at the Main Entrance. There can be no exceptions! Please arrive on time and if you are running late, drop your child off at the Chapel Street Main Entrance. Thank you for your understanding.
Our next PTA meeting will be on Tuesday, May 3, at 6:30 pm. Click here to access the 21-22 PTA Membership Form and click here to access PTA meeting dates. Hope to see you all there!
Revised 21-22 MPS District Calendar: If you have not had a chance to see the district’s revised calendar, please click Revised Calendar to view it. Our tentative last day of school is now June 20.
Grade 8 Families: Click here to view information regarding upcoming events for our grade 8 students.
Kindergarten Registration: Click here to view an important message from MPS regarding Kindergarten Registration for the 22-23 academic year.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child’s team leader, teacher, and of course, always feel free to call or email me anytime at scarlson@milforded.org or Mr. Piselli at dpiselli@milforded.org, or by phone at 203-783-3559.
Thanks so much for your continued understanding, communication, and support. We want, need, and value your involvement, partnership, and support in your child’s education!
Shannan Carlson, Principal Donato Piselli, Assistant Principal
Important Dates to Remember:
April 15 - No School - Good Friday
April 18-22 - No School - Spring Recess
May 18 - Professional Learning for Staff - Early Release Day for Students, 12:45 pm
May 30 - No School - Memorial Day