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Erie Middle School, Pre AP Focus School

Todd Bissell, Principal

Dr. Rachel Heide, Assistant Principal

Erie Middle School Tiger Community,

I want to take this opportunity to recognize and thank all of the volunteers who have

given their time to Erie Middle School this past year. Their efforts have definitely

made a positive contribution to our success. A special thanks to PTO and all of their

efforts throughout the year. Volunteers are an integral part of Erie Middle School and

we couldn’t do what we do without your time and support.

CMAS and PARRC testing are wrapping up. The students participated well during the

testing and I’m confident the results will be positive.

On April 28th, over one hundred students were inducted into the Erie Middle School

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). Parents and family filled the gym for this excit-

ing event. Being selected to NJHS is a tremendous honor. The students need to

maintain a high grade point average, be recommended by adults, and demonstrate

good character to be a member of NJHS. Congratulations to all of our NJHS

inductees.

Erie Middle School has many exciting events coming up in May before we close out

another successful school year. Please check out the EMS website and click on the

calendar to get a glimpse of all the upcoming events. There will be several field trips,

concerts and assemblies to name a few.

Last year Dr. Heide began a great tradition for our 8th grade students. The Bridge to

High School is an event where we honor our 8th grade students and bridge them to

Erie High School. Mr. Buchler, Principal of Erie High, will attend this event to welcome

the 8th grade students into high school. The Bridge to High School will be on May 20th

at 7:00 pm in the Erie High School gym. Please come and honor our 8th grade class

for all their accomplishments over the past three years.

Have a relaxing and fun summer break. We look forward to seeing everyone for the

2015-2016 school year.

Sincerely

Todd Bissell

EMS Principal

PARCC/CMAS TESTING 2015

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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5 Yearbook Meeting 7:00 AM

Chess Club

3:05-4:00 PM

Academic Assistance

3:00-4:00 PM

Track End of Season Party

3:00 PM

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Good Movie, Better Book Club

3:15-4:15 PM

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Tiger Lily Choir 3:15-4:00 PM

Game Club

3:05-4:30 PM

Academic Assistance

3:00-4:00 PM

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Art Club

3:05-4:15 PM

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PTO Meeting 6:30 PM

EMS Library

6th Grade iPad Check in

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Chess Club 3:05-4:00 PM

Academic Assistance

3:00-4:00 PM

6th Grade

Choir Concert 6:00 PM

Erie High School


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Soul Sisters 3:15-4:15 PM

7th & 8th Grade

Band Concert 6:30 PM

EMS

7th Grade

iPad Check in

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3:15-4:00 PM

Academic Assistance

3:00-4:00 PM

Game Club 3:15-4:30 PM

7th Grade Choir Concert

6:30 PM Erie High School

8th Grade, Tiger Lily

& MAN Choir 7:30 PM

Erie High School


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Art Club 3:05-4:15 PM

8th Grade Luau

7:00-9:00 PM Cafetorium

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Chess Club 3:05-4:00 PM

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8th Grade

Bridge to High School


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Field trips:

Our field trips are upon us. For Washington D.C. (8th gr.) and Outdoor Ed. (6th gr.), if you have not

turned in forms and/or medication for your student, please do this ASAP! Medications must match

the paperwork and be in their original containers (prescription and over the counter.)

Regarding immunizations:

1.) Please continue to turn in your student’s updated immunization records. Per state requirements

every student in middle school is to receive the Tdap vaccination. Thank you!

2.) If your child is not fully immunized for the measles, please consider getting the necessary MMR

shot(s). During the winter the news reported an out break of measles in Colorado. If your child is

not fully immunized AND IF we were to have a case of the measles at Erie Middle, your student would

need to be kept home 21 days to protect them and other students.

Regarding medications at school:

To families of students who have medication(s) at school, according to district guidelines, we are

unable to store medication over the summer. Please stop by the school to pick up your student's

medication(s) as the school year wraps up. If you need to stop by after the school year ends, office

staff will be in the office until June 9, 2015. After that we will be disposing of the medications in the

Health Office.

We will start fresh in August. New paperwork for medication at school will need to be filled out,

signed and turned in as we start the school year. Students that currently have an Individual Health

Plan for asthma and food allergies at school will receive paperwork to be filled out over the summer.

In August, when dropping off medication, please remember a parent or guardian needs to bring it in

and it must be in the original container (prescription or over the counter.)

Please see the Permission for Medication included in this newsletter to use for medications during the

2015-16 school year.

If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Meadows, the Health Clerk at 303-828-3391 or

[email protected]

Nicole Meadows

Health Clerk

6th Grade

Choir Concert

Tuesday, May 12th

6:00 PM

iPad Check-in Dates

6th Grade

May 11th & 12th

7th Grade

May 13th

8th Grade

May 14th

Make sure to have all of

your accessories with you

at check-in!

LATE START WEDNESDAY, MAY 6TH

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL THURSDAY, MAY 21ST

Thursday, May 14th

7th Grade Choir Concert


8th Grade, Tiger Lily

& MAN Choir 7:30 PM

Erie High School

8th Grade Bridge to

High School

Wednesday, May 20th


7th & 8th Grade

Band Concert

Wednesday, May 13th 6:30 PM

EMS

Counseling Corner

There are ways for your student to peacefully settle conflicts without fighting, without running away, and

without going against their feelings or beliefs. Resolving conflicts peacefully helps keep your student safe,

feeling good, and helps them learn respect for others.

Following are some strategies your son or daughter can use to help them solve conflicts peacefully:

First, calm down and decide whether there really is a significant problem, then think of solutions,

weigh the results and choose a plan.

When meeting with the other person to settle the problem, be a good listener. Avoid interruptions and

ask questions after the other person has presented his or her side. Repeat what you have heard to make

sure you understand what the problem seems to be. Present your side of the conflict. Then negotiate a

solution. It is sometimes very helpful to have a third person who can be impartial to help brainstorm

ideas and develop solutions. This is where your student’s school counselor can help.

The Erie Middle School Renaissance program will host its final assembly on May 20th to acknowledge our

student’s accomplishments for 4th quarter.

Current WEB leaders will have a final celebration with their 6th graders in May to wrap up the year.

Erie Middle School’s WEB program will kick off its fifth year with a spring play day on April 30th to

introduce our new WEB leaders to the program and begin their training.

SixthGrade

Morgan Walje - Morgan is an outstanding member of our 6th grade team at EMS and is an example for others. She has also shown incredible growth as a student this year in 6th grade. Since the beginning of the year, she has always put forth her best effort. She is always on task, respectful, helps others, and goes the extra mile on each assignment or extra activity. Way to ROAR Morgan!

Chase Loschen - Chase does a great job in 6th grade. He often volunteers for class tasks, works well with others,

and is a hard worker. He strives to be on task and have high quality work at all times. Chase is actively engaged

and contributes to discussions and groups. Chase is respectful to others and is a great example of how to ROAR in

the classroom.

Seventh Grade

Delanie Sorensen is the 7th grade girl student of the month. Delanie is consistently kind, helpful and positive.

She is very creative and always asks good questions. Delanie is a great role model for others, specifically when it

comes to citizenship and empathy. Way to go, Delanie!

Dalton Vande Lune has ROARed through 7th grade. He works hard in his classes, and has made strong

improvements as a reader. Dalton shows respect for his classmates and his teachers. Congratulations on

being selected at the 7th grade boy of the month.

Eighth Grade

Ava Miley has made great strides this year in her academic performance. In class, she demonstrates a high level

of focus and respect towards others. She is a great listener, organized, and participates regularly in class. She

asks questions when she needs help. Way to ROAR, Ava! You rock!

Jamison Cartwright is a student who can be consistently relied on by his friends and teachers. His

dedication to his school work is apparent in the garrades he earns. As a WEB leader, he has been relia-

ble and enthusiastic about performing his duties. Way to ROAR Jamison! Good luck in high school.

Elective Team Solo Award

The elective team solo award is a new award given by the elective team to students who excel in these courses.

The 8th grade Elective Team Solo Award for May goes to Eva Karius. Eva is an incredibly diligent and dedicated student. She is a gifted musician and artist, but her kind and selfless character makes her the perfect candidate for this award.

The 7th grade Elective Team Solo Award goes to Madison Harper. Madison is a very talented artist and an accomplished student. Mr. Townsend has appreciated what Madison contributes to the art program. Thank you, Madison.

The Elective Team Solo award for the 6th grade goes to Jocelyn Sauceda. Jocelyn is a valued member of her reading and Spanish classes. Jocelyn is always extremely prepared for class, and has shown tremendous growth in her work. Fantastic job, Jocelyn.

Students of the Month and the Elective Solo Award will have their pictures displayed

in the front office and will receive a large one topping pizza on May 20th. So take a

minute to come to the office at your lunch time to let them know what kind of pizza

you would like.

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