Erie Middle School’s Weekly Newsletter 1/12/24

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Erie Middle School
Tiger News
January 12, 2024

Students in Mrs. Jensen's Class Working Hard!
Students in Mrs. Jensen’s Algebra class worked collaboratively to complete a Quizlet and then worked through some task cards. The theme was “Exponents Palooza!” to gear students up for working with polynomials next week.

Hello Tiger Families!

Hello Tiger Families,

Happy New Year! We are cranking away already in 2024! As a staff, we have been working on some key professional development topics, including Schoology organization and specific strategies to boost opportunities for our students to write as part of the learning process.

I am taking some time to pour over our mid-year iReady data as well as some other data points to get a clear picture of our progress as a school. I will be sharing this overview with our teachers and families in the next few weeks.

Finally, I would like to encourage you to read through this newsletter each week as our spring semester gets bussssssyyyyy with lots of events. The best way to stay up to date is to take a quick moment to look over this newsletter each Friday afternoon.

Thank you!


Recent Updates

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Please check out our “Recent Updates”. Each week, our newsletter topics will be in this area. Clicking on the button that says “View all News” in the above graphic or below is the best way to see new topics and also any older information you may be looking for. Thank you!

To see this school years newsletters please visit our EMS website and look under the tab “About”.


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Attendance Tips

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow

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Erie Middle School would like to highlight the importance of your child’s consistent attendance.

Regular attendance is a critical factor in academic success, fostering social and emotional growth, and preparing students for the future. It directly contributes to a positive school culture and ensures your child doesn’t miss out on valuable learning opportunities. An attendance rate below 90% is considered “Chronically Absent”. 

While we understand occasional absences may occur, we encourage you to schedule appointments and vacations outside of school hours when possible.  All absences after the equivalent of 10 school days in a school year will be unexcused without a medical note.  Open communication is key—if your child must miss school, please notify us promptly so we can support them in catching them up academically.

Your partnership in your child’s education is invaluable. If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to reach out.

If you know your student will be absent, tardy or checking out of school please fill out this Google form.

Please provide the school with a note from the doctor, orthodontist, dentist, therapist, or any appointment each time you go.


PTO Connection

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Hello PTO members and interested parents,

Please join us for our next PTO meeting on Thursday, January 18 at 6pm on Zoom. This should be a short meeting as it’s a slower month and there will be several parents attending an 8th grade meeting at Erie High School for incoming freshmen. 

Zoom Meeting link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86526453040?pwd=SERLdjE3aDFEdTJVNGpDcnRCSlk4QT09

Meeting ID: 865 2645 3040

Passcode: 8NvFCK

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Recent Updates

View our latest news and announcements

Lost and Found

The lost and found table is located in the main hallway. Smaller items of value, such as cell phones, AirPods, glasses, jewelry, and similar items, are kept in the front office. Unclaimed lost and found items are donated every Friday, so please encourage students to check the table regularly. To help us return belongings, please […]

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Achievement Acceleration Academy (AAA) – Session 3

Through Achievement Acceleration Academy (AAA), Middle school students will strengthen their math skills and understandings during this extended day opportunity. They will receive small classroom instruction from high-quality St. Vrain teachers, allowing them to move towards grade level proficiencies. Click here to Register Dates and times: Session 3 is on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, April 1st – May […]

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Standard Response Protocol (SRP)

“Standard Response Protocol” outlines safety procedures for different emergency situations in a school setting. It provides instructions for students, staff, and parents to follow during emergencies.

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Code of Conduct

Dear Erie Middle School families, Thank you for your partnership and supporting the academic growth, safety, and well-being of our students. Every year, St. Vrain Valley Schools prints an up-to-date version of the Code of Conduct for students and families to review. This important document guides students and school staff on what expectations for school conduct and […]

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Transportation

Please visit the district transportation website to learn more about eligibility for transportation and to fill out the online application for transportation. Parents must complete a new bus rider application every school year. Bus passes will come directly from your students bus driver. Questions about transportation or about passes can go directly to the transportation […]

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School Payments

New Method for Paying Infinite Campus Fees Beginning July 2023, the integration between IC and RevTrak will no longer be supported by IC. As a result, all fees assigned in IC, including course, materials, and iPad fees will no longer show up in Revtrak and will need to be paid directly in IC through Campus […]

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Traffic Flow Around EMS

For bus and student safety, please DO NOT ENTER the bus pick up lane in front of the school between 7:40am – 8:10am and 2:50pm – 3:15pm. The Parent Loop is located on Cheeseman St. on the north side of the school. Please DO NOT use the teacher parking lot as a drop off or […]

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Student Missing Assignments

On Monday, August 26th we will began sending notifications of students missing assignments. Going forward they will go out on Monday’s around 5 pm. If you have questions regarding an email you receive, please email your student’s teacher. Email addresses are on our EMS website under the Staff tab or OR you can log on […]

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Immunizations, Medications, and Health Plans

Now is a great time to make certain that your student’s vaccination and immunization forms are up-to-date. You can also drop off any necessary emergency/daily medications for your student, with the required accompanying paperwork, to the main office Monday – Friday, from 8 am to 3:30 pm. All Health Plans need to be updated and […]

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