Erie Middle School
Tiger News
December 19, 2024
EMS Website: EMS.SVVSD.org
Hello Tiger Families!
As we wrap up 2024, our school has been buzzing with excitement! Our door decorating contest brought out amazing creativity from students. Thank you to our Student Council for being judges and congrats to Mrs. Fenster’s advisory for winning.
We also had an incredible time on our field trip to the Arvada Center to see Once Upon a Mattress. It was such a joy to watch our students experience live theater and connect with the story that will come to life in our spring musical.
Finally, we celebrated the week with a staff white elephant gift exchange that took place over 3 days. The most coveted gift was a t-rex costume that got stolen three different times. Students were having a blast watching all the fun staff shenanigans.
As we head into winter break, I want to wish all our families a season filled with joy, relaxation, and quality time together. Have a wonderful winter break and happy holidays!
Winter Break
Winter Break begins Friday, December 20th. Students will return on Tuesday, January 7th.
Warmest wishes for a joyous holiday season and a happy New Year.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
If you’re looking to sell or buy a house or even rent, give our wonderful sponsor a call. Bernadette Melton with Compass in Erie is a local realtor and is eager to help you find your next home. Bernadette is currently serving: Lafayette, Boulder, Longmont, Broomfield, Louisville, Frederick, Thornton, Dacono, Westminster and surrounding areas with a specialized focus on Erie.
For folks looking to help their furry friends live their lives to the fullest, Dr. Rob Landry and his staff at Colorado Center for Animal Pain Management Center (CCAPM) will be able to help your pets with Complete Comprehensive Veterinary Care, Grooming, Pain management, Surgery, and more. Dr. Landry not only has compassion for animals, he enjoys giving back to the community and is a sponsor to EMS. https://www.ccapmvetcare.com/
Colorado Rapids Attendance Incentive
We have partnered with the Colorado Rapids to reward and incentivize attendance here at Erie Middle school by giving students who have no more than 1 day missed from January 13th – February 7th a complimentary ticket to a Colorado Rapids match in the spring.
The Rapids boast one of the most family-friendly and fun game day experiences in town. Students who qualify will receive a ticket link voucher to redeem their complimentary ticket with purchase of additional discounted tickets. Vouchers will be redeemable for select Spring dates.
Please reach out to Mr. Tomasek with any questions!
Late Starts
Late starts occur on the first Wednesday of each month, with school beginning at 10:30 AM. Buses will run 2.5 hours later than their usual schedule. Please note, there is no late start in January. The next late start will be on Wednesday, February 5th.
Upcoming Late Starts:
NO Late Start in January
Wednesday, February 5th
Wednesday, March 5th
Wednesday, April 2nd
Wednesday, May 7th
Main Street
For the safety of your student, please do not drop off or pick up your student on Main Street. Dropping off and picking up on Main Street also causes traffic build up. We have a drop off lane on the North side of the school off of Cheeseman Street. Please see the photo below for our drop off procedures.
Please DO NOT ENTER the bus pick up lane in front of the school between 7:40am – 8:10am and 2:40pm – 3:15pm. The teacher parking lot is also not a drop off or pick up spot for your student.
Student Fees
2024-25 classroom fees have been posted to your student’s Infinite Campus account. Please log on to your Infinite Campus parent portal and click on Fees.
If your family would qualify for free or reduced lunch, that designation will apply to your fees. Click here for the 24-25 Free/Reduced application. You will be notified from our district office about your qualification.
Infinite Campus parent portal account questions: please email [email protected]
Fee questions: please email [email protected]
Attendance
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow
Thank you for everything you do to communicate regarding your child’s absences. We have a lot of traffic in and out of our main office during the school day so we have procedure in place to be more efficient and smooth for our students and families.
PICK UP
We strongly encourage you to fill out this google form ahead of time to expedite the pick up process. This not only helps the front office staff, but helps you get in and out quickly. We make every effort to call your student up to the office 5 minutes before the time you put on the form so they are ready to go when you get to school. If you arrive before your student makes it up to the front office, we will have you wait for them in the first lobby.
DROP OFF
When a student is coming into school late, you can sign them in ahead of time OR they can sign themselves in when they come into the office. You can drop them off, make sure they get in the front doors, and we will take it from there. When dropping off your student, there is no need for you to come into the front office with your child.
We understand that sometimes you will not be able to sign your student out until you arrive at the school. In this case, we have posted a QR code in the first lobby and have added chairs for your convenience. Please remember to bring your ID each time you pick up your student. If an ID check is needed, we will have you step into the front office. After that ID check we will have you wait for your student in the first lobby. We will have them meet you there as they come through the front office.
We have many times that the person picking up doesn’t know our procedures. Please share this information with your spouse, significant other, grandparents, siblings or anyone else that may be picking up your student.
As a reminder, always get a note from any type of appointment your student has for attendance purposes.
If your student is absent for a full day, you have 48 hours to call in with the reason for the absence, after that it will be marked unexcused. 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.
Extended Absences
Extended Absences: Please notify the school at least 2 weeks prior to any extended absences 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.
Recent Updates
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”.
Recent Updates
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Colorado Rapids Attendance Incentive
We have partnered with the Colorado Rapids to reward and incentivize attendance here at Erie Middle school by giving students who have no more than 1 day missed from January 13th – February 7th a complimentary ticket to a Colorado Rapids match in the spring. The Rapids boast one of the most family-friendly and fun game day […]
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Erie High School Young Tigers Girls Basketball Skills Training
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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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Achievement Acceleration Academy (AAA) – Session 2
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 Date & Time: Session 2 Tuesdays and Wednesdays, December 3rd – March 5th (there […]
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Yearbook 8th Grade Recognition Ad
Parents, Recognize your 8th Grader with a Recognition Ad. Celebrate them for their accomplishments and achievements this year, but hurry, the Early Bird Pricing deadline is quickly approaching. Purchase today! Early Bird Pricing OFFER ENDS November 1st. Ready to order your 8th grade ad? www.theyearbookcompany.com Thank you!
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Yearbook
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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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