Erie Middle School
Tiger News
November 10, 2023
Hello Tiger Families!
This week we introduced CHALLENGE DAYS during Advisory. Each grade level will have one challenge day each month to earn points for their grade level. The purpose of Challenge Days is to create and foster a sense of community and FUN. We want to promote the power of play in our school, and we are excited for our monthly Challenge Day Activities.
Seventh grade got to go first! This month it was “Bean Bag Cone Toss” which is basically like a game of moving cornhole. Seventh grade students had a BLAST and earned 249 points! We will see how 6th and 8th grade students do next week to determine which grade level wins.
I also held our first Parent and Community Leadership Collective this week and met with 11 parents to collaborate on how we can best support our students. We had a wonderfully rich conversation, and I am so grateful to work in such a fantastic community with such engaged parents.
Have a great weekend!
Recent Updates
Please check our “Recent Updates” below. Each week, our newsletter topics will be in this area with the exception of Dr. Smith’s update, our Sponsor of the Week, Attendance and PTO information which will be on this main page. 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”.
Thank you to our EMS Sponsor of the Week!
Attendance Tips
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow
Extended Absences: Please notify the school at least 2 weeks prior to any extended absences (over 3 consecutive days) via our Google form. You and your student will also need to sign off on our “Extended Absence Form” located in our front office. This form helps students and parents understand how to communicate with teachers and make up schoolwork after the absence.
Per board policy, if a student is absent 10 days excused or not, absences will begin to be marked “unexcused” unless previously noted and approved by school administration or there is a doctor’s note provided to the school.
Please provide the school with a note from the doctor, orthodontist, dentist, therapist, or any appointment each time you go.
If you know your student will be absent, tardy or checking out of school please fill out this Google form.
PTO Connection
Our first restaurant night is Tuesday, November 14th from 11am – 9pm. Mention EMS and they will donate 10% back to our school. Piripi is located at 615 Briggs St., Suite C in Erie.
Recent Updates
View our latest news and announcements
Transportation for the 25-26 School Year
Do you want your student to ride a bus this year? The 2025-26 Transportation Application is available on the St. Vrain Valley School District website . Click here to register. As a reminder, registration is REQUIRED EVERY SCHOOL YEAR even if you student rode the bus this year. Questions? Call Transportation at 303-702-7530.
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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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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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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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