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    FEBRU

    ARY2016

    NEWSLETTER

    Erie Middle School, Pre AP Focus School

    Todd Bissell, Principal

    Dr. Rachel Heide, Assistant Principal

    Erie Middle School Tiger Community,

    Everyone is getting back in the swing of school as we are a few weeks into the

    second semester. The staff is working hard to challenge all students at theirappropriate levels through our Depth and Complexity studies. The students areworking hard and making a commitment to their education.

    On February 19th, Astronaut Leroy Chiao and the Space Foundation will have an

    assembly for all our students. Our 6thgrade students will also participate in hands on

    activities with members of the Space Foundation. It will be an exciting morning.

    Erie Middle School held its annual Spelling Bee. The winners from each class dida fantastic job at the school competition on January 25th. Kate Woodland is our top

    speller. Congratulations to all of our participants. Thanks to Mrs. Kemp for sponsoringthe Spelling Bee.

    Congratulations to our participants who will represent EMS in the District Band

    and Choir performances. Also, a big congratulations to the students who areparticipating in All-State Choir. We are all very proud of you. Toward the end of themonth we have several concerts for Band, Choir and Orchestra. Please keep your eye

    on the calendar for these concerts.

    We will have our Renaissance Assembly on Wednesday February 3rd. Many

    students will be recognized for the accomplishments in the classroom as well as after

    school activities. We had over 300 students on the High Honor Roll with a grade pointaverage over 3.75 and over 225 students on the Honor Roll who had a grade pointaverage between 3.5 and 3.74. This demonstrates our students are achieving well. We

    are changing up the way we recognize our outstanding students. It takes a longtime toread all of the names. Students will be recognized in their advisory classes by name

    and at the assembly by class. For example; we will have the students who achievedHigh Honor Roll status stand as a group at the assembly. Congratulations to all

    students and staff on their commitment to excellence at Erie Middle School

    Just a reminder that Parent Teacher Conferences will be held February 9thand

    11thfrom 3:30-8:00. Teachers will be contacting the parents of students in which thereis a concern to set up a meeting. If you are not contacted and would like to meet withyour students teachers please call their advisory teacher to set up a conference.

    The girls had a great basketball season. Thanks coaches and congratulations.Both A and B teams represented EMS very well at the District Tournament.

    Wrestling is getting started. Good luck to the wrestlers.

    Parents please visit our school Website and

    Facebook page. We have links to teacher pages,

    activities, events, etc. Please let us know if youhave any questions or concerns.

    Todd Bissell

    EMS Principal

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    Michelle Loy is an excellent example of a teacher who is working towards empowering all of her students toachieve high growth. The environment within her class is safe, caring, and challenging. Michelle inte-grates technology and the use of iPads in class on a daily basis to enhance her classes. She also has beenusing the Depth and Complexity icons to enrich her classes. Through her rigorous curriculum and use of datamining, the students are being challenged at their level to become outstanding mathemati-cians. Mrs. Loy also works with her 8th grade and math team to insure a viable and consistent curriculumand culture. Michelle, thanks for all you do for our students and staff at EMS.

    This year, Alex Kurz has expanded his capacity as a teacher leader both taking on the leadership of histeam as well as being an integral member of the Building Leadership Team. His input to the functioning ofour school has been critical as we make decisions that make the greatest, positive impact possible for ourstudents. In the classroom, Alex creates an environment where students are able to use critical thinkingand creativity to solve problems and to make real world connections to their learning. He honors the workstudents with true excitement for what they are discovering in their own learning. He is an advocate forScience programming as well as for the functioning of our school as a whole. Alex is a trusted teammatein many different capacities to his colleagues and administration as well as a trusted teacher to thestudents of EMS. Thank you for all you do for your colleagues and for our students.

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    Sadie Whitaker is an incredibly hard working and dedicated student. Her positive attitude and smile is conta-

    gious, and she always puts forth her best effort. She is not only high achieving as a student, but as a person as

    well. Keep up the good work Sadie!

    Demonstrating organization in so many ways, MaKenna Bertsch was an easy pick for student of the month. She

    is always on time for class with her supplies and assignments. Additionally, all work she completes shows careful

    attention to detail and is well organized. Furthermore, she is a pleasant person who has a smile for everyone

    around her. Way to go, MaKenna!

    Grady Dunn is an outstanding learner. He achieves by pushing himself to do his very best, and challenges himself

    whenever he can.

    Landen Gregory is a seventh grade Student of the Month. Landen was new to EMS this year, and has had no

    trouble focusing and getting to the top of his game. Landen is always respectful to his teachers and peers, and

    puts forth his best effort in everything. Landen is thoughtful and a super creative writer. Keep up the good

    work, Landen!

    We proudly nominateLily Kurz for seventh grade student of the month. Lily is a diligent, polite, kind and con-

    science student. She makes sure to thank her teachers everyday and is quick to jump in when a classmate needs

    help. She has impeccable citizenship and is a friend to all. She is also very well rounded and is involved in 4H,

    hunting and volleyball outside of school. Thank you Lily for always giving your all.

    Jonah Rake is a student that shows outstanding effort in the area of organization. He leads by example. You will

    not find Jonah making excuses but rather owning his responsibilities as a student. He uses our technology to stay

    organized and on top of his work. Jonah excels at communication and initiates that communication with his teach-

    ers when needed. On top of all of this Jonah is an amazingly positive person that you cant help but enjoy to be

    around!

    Taylor Shaver is the 8th Grade female student of the month for Organization. All year long, Taylor has worked

    to remain on top of her school work and extra-curricular activities. Her strong aptitude for prioritization andorganization has helped her be successful. Furthermore, Taylor knows how to appropriately reach out to peers,

    teachers, and administration to help her make the most of her time here at EMS. Taylor always approaches all

    situations with a positive perspective and seeks to make sense of the world around her; she is a model to all stu-

    dents looking for ways to be better organized in academics and beyond. Congratulations to Taylor Shaver from

    the 8th grade team.

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    Elective Team Solo Award

    The 6th

    grade Solo award goes to Taylor Hamilton.

    Taylor is a student who truly represents organizaon. Taylor has a clear vision of the work

    she would like to successfully do, and takes the necessary steps needed to achieve her goals.

    Taylor is helpful to others and is a leader in the classroom. Congratulaons, Taylor. Your organ-

    izaonal skills truly represent what it means to be a Tiger. Way to put the O in ROAR!

    The 7th

    grade Solo award goes to Kassady Brandon. Kassisdy is very organized and is a joy to

    have in health class. Kassady is engaged in class and she works well in groups. Keeping her

    teammates on task, Kassadys group work is always organized as well. Kassady always has a

    posive atude and a smile to share

    The 8th

    grade Elecve Team Solo Award goes to

    Kylie Cullip. Kylie has earned the8th grade

    Elecve Solo Award for organizaon. Kylie leads by example. She brings all her materials toclass each day and is ready to get started assoon as class begins. She completes and turns in

    her work on me and doesn't hesitate to email her teachers if she has a queson. Kylie knows

    where to go to nd resources and is always willing to help her classmates. Congratulaons,

    Kylie!

    All elective students and students of the month will have their picture posted on

    our Student of the Month bulletin board in the Main Office. They will also enjoy

    a one topping large pizza on Thursday February 25th at their designated lunch

    times. Students please stop by the Main Office to let us know what kind of pizza

    you would like.

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    Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday1

    Wrestling Practice3:15-4:45 PM

    Lego Bricks Club3:00-4:00 PM

    PTO Meeting6:30 PM

    EMS Library

    2Academic Assistance

    3:00-4:00 PM

    Chess Club3 :10-4:00 PM

    Tiger Who Code

    3:00-

    5:00 PM

    Wrestling Practice3:15-4:45 PM

    National History Day

    Competition

    7:00 PMCafetorium

    3 Late Start\10:30 AM

    Student Council3:00-3:45 PM

    Good Movie,

    Better Book

    Club

    3:15-4:30 PM

    Wrestling Practice3:15-4:45 PM

    Colorado Middle

    All State Choir

    4 Game Club3:15-4:30 PM

    Academic Assistance3:00-4:00 PM

    Math Counts3:15-4:15 PM

    Wrestling Practice3:15-4:45 PM

    Tiger Lily Choir3:15-3:45 PM

    Colorado MiddleAll State Choir

    5

    Art Club

    3:15-4:30 PM

    Sign Language

    Club3:15-4:15 PM

    Colorado MiddleAll State Choir

    Wrestling Practice3:15-4:45 PM

    8Lego LeagueCompetition

    3:00-4:00 PM

    Lego Bricks Club3:00-4:00 PM

    Wrestling Match

    At

    Thunder Valley MS

    3:30 PM

    9

    Wrestling Practice3:15-4:45 PM

    PARENT/TEACHERCONFERENCES

    3:15-7:30 PM

    10

    Student Council3:00-3:45 PM

    Soul Sisters3:15-4:15 PM

    Wrestling Match

    Here vs. Coal Ridge, Lyons,

    Timberline MS

    3:30 PM

    11

    Wrestling Practice3:15-4:45 PM

    PARENT/TEACHER

    CONFERENCES

    3:15-7:30 PM

    12

    NO

    SCHOOL

    15

    PRESIDENTS

    DAY

    NO

    SCHOOL

    16Tigers Who Code

    3:00-5:00 PM

    Academic Assistance3:00-4:00 PM

    Chess Club

    3:10-4:00 PM

    Wrestling Practice3:15-4:45 PM

    School Accountability

    Committee6:30 PM Library

    SPIRIT

    WEEK!

    17

    Good Movie,

    Better Book Club3:15-4:15 PM

    Student Council

    3:00-

    3:45 PM

    Wrestling MatchAt

    Altona MS3:30 PM

    18 Tiger Lily Choir3:15-3:45 PM

    Academic Assistance3:00-4:00 PM

    Anime Club

    3:00-

    4:00 PM

    Game Club3:15-4:30 PM

    Math Counts3:15 PM

    Wrestling Practice3:15-4:45 PM

    School Dance3:15-5:00 PM

    6th,7th, 8th Orchestra

    Concert7:00 pm EHS

    19

    Art Club3:15-4:30 PM

    Wrestling Practice

    3:15-

    4:45 PM

    Sign LanguageClub

    3:15-4:15 PM

    22

    Lego Bricks Club

    3:00-4:00 PM

    Wrestling Practice3:15-4:45 PM

    23

    Tigers Who Code3:00-5:00 PM

    Academic Assistance

    3:00-4:00 PM

    Chess Club3:10-4:00 PM

    Wrestling Practice3:15-4:45 PM

    24

    Soul Sisters3:15-4:15 PM

    Student Council

    3:00-3:45 PM

    Wrestling Match

    Here vs. Sunset MS3:30 PM

    6th Grade Band Concert

    7:00 PMEMS

    25 Tiger Lily Choir

    3:15-3:45 PM

    Academic Assistance3:00-4:00 PM

    Game Club3:15-4:30 PM

    Math Counts3:15 PM

    Wrestling Practice3:15-4:45 PM

    6th Grade Choir Concert7:00 pm Erie HS

    26

    Art Club

    3:15-4:30 PM

    Wrestling Practice3:15-4:45 PM

    Sign LanguageClub

    3:15-4:15 PM

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    Is your iPad case broken? Did your dog eat your cord? Students can now order iPad

    accessories online from EMS. If you would like a new case, charger, cord or screen protector

    you can go to ems.svvsd.org and click on Student Forms Webpage and then iPad

    Accessories. The fee will appear on Infinite Campus within 48 hours of submitting the iPad

    accessory form. Once the fee has been paid, you may pick up your accessory from Ms.Hebrink in the Counseling Office.

    Did your SVVSD email stop working? Are you having trouble with wifi at school? If you have

    any problems with your iPad, you can sign up for iPad assistance using the online form. Go

    to ems.svvsd.organd click on student forms webpage and then request for iPad help. Students

    will be called to the Library for appointments with Ms. Monroe or Ms. Palmer as soon as

    possible.

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    Your childs report card is a record of his or her academic achievement. Upon receipt of your

    childs report card set some time aside to sit down and discuss grades privately. Ask questionsabout grades, classes, and activities. Focus on the positives first; point out the achievements.

    As you discuss where your child needs to improve, offer support and encouragement. It is alsoa good idea to check on Infinite Campus at least once a week with your student to keep currenton assignments and grades.

    Infinite Campus can be a tool to set academic goals (goals that are challenging, but reachable).It can be helpful to have your child list the things he or she is going to do to accomplish the

    goals and evaluate the activities in which they are involved. It is important that children find a

    healthy balance between schoolwork and activities.

    Helping with Homework: Strategies for Parents

    Make sure you are signed up for Infinite Campus and check it once a week with your stu-

    dent.

    Review assignments; develop a plan of action

    Provide a quiet study space

    Help your son or daughter get organized

    Set a regular homework time

    Take short breaks, when needed

    Help with homework; answer questions; give explanations. Dont do the homework.

    Check or review the homework with your child

    Contact the teacher with questions or problems

    Your students teachers are most easily reached by email. Either use the link in InfiniteCampus or Email addresses for teachers are as follows [email protected]

    Our Renaissance assembly was held on February 3 rdto recognize student achievement.

    Registration for the 2016-2017 school year will be held in February more information to follow.

    ACCESS testing was conducted in January.

    From the ounseling Office

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    Erie Middle School will be hosting its first National History Day competition on

    Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:00pm in the Cafetorium. The contestants have been

    working for months to create award winning projects based on this years theme:

    Exploration, Encounters, and Exchange

    Please join the contestants who will be showcasing their projects before hopefully

    moving to the Regional, State, and National level competitions.

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    FROM OUR HEALTH CLERKS

    The health office is needing donations of:

    Adult size small or medium: shorts or pants for girls and boys. (Occasionally we have a need for spare

    clothes. We have plenty of smaller sizes.)

    Bottles of water

    Saltine crackers

    A big thank you goes out for the generous donations of Kleenex and antibacterial wipes!

    Vision and Hearing screening: On Monday, January 25, 2016 we screened about 340 students.

    Many thanks to parent volunteer! If your student did not pass vision, we will be sending home a vision

    referral. If they did not pass hearing, we will retest them during our rescreening date, March 7, 2016.

    Our district health clerks and audiologist will return at this time.

    Regarding immunizations: Thank you for turning in updated immunization forms.

    Please let us know if you have any questions.

    Thank you,

    Nicole Meadows and Felicia Sanchez

    Health Clerks

    303-828-3391 - Main line

    [email protected]

    [email protected]

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