April 29, 2022
Dear ESMS Families,
Happy Friday. It was wonderful welcoming our students and staff back after a week of rest and relaxation over the spring recess. Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Please share this with your kiddos and encourage them to show their teachers how much they appreciate them by writing them a note or card or thanking them!
Thank you to our PTA members for their collaboration and planning with Mr. Piselli and I. We have a very special week planned to recognize and honor our AMAZING ESMS staff.
We are excited to announce that our Support Team: Mr. D’Angelo, School Psychologist, Ms. Samuelson and Mrs. Rubino, School Counselors, and Ms. Yannelli, Social Worker have developed a series of workshops for our grade six students focused on cultivating a community of kindness and inclusivity. Prior to spring break, students engaged in a kinesthetic movement activity called Scatter with their peers. The purpose of this activity was to build connections and to increase communication skills amongst one another.
This past Wednesday, students engaged in small group discussions about the importance of recognizing and talking about our differences. Our intention was to foster an understanding of empathy and gain a greater appreciation for individual differences. Students also developed ideas to support inclusion and develop a greater sense of school community. We are excited to continue this series of workshops over the next several weeks to support our students in strengthening their social and emotional skills.
FLOWERS NEEDED: The Kindness Club will be beautifying the front of our school and planting if anyone would like to donate flowers. All flower donations can be delivered to the school Monday or Tuesday as the club will weed the large pots and begin to plant Tuesday after school. Flowers can be marked with attention to Ms. Hudd or Kindness Club. Thank you!
SBA Testing: Next week on Monday, May 2 we will begin SBA testing. To prepare for this we ask that all students fully charge their chromebooks each day and also remember to bring in earbuds as they are necessary for use during testing.
Spring Sounds 2022: There are many amazing musical events being planned this Spring! Click here to view the 2022 performance schedule for Milford Public Schools.
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.
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.
Foran Competition and Sideline Cheerleading Tryouts: Click here to view the flyer and information for the 2022-2023 Foran High School Cheerleading tryouts.
Grade 8 Dinner Dance Fundraisers: Thank you to all who joined us on Thursday at Jimmy’s pizza to help support our grade 8 dinner dance! 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 after school tutoring is being offered as of 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.
ESMS PTA: 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:
May 5 - Combined District MS Orchestra Performance 7:00 p.m. - Parsons Auditorium
May 12 - Choral Performance 5:30 p.m. - Band Performance 7:00 p.m.
May 12 - Last day for after school clubs
May 18 - Professional Learning for Staff - Early Release Day for Students, 12:45 pm
May 30 - No School - Memorial Day