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Erie Middle School’s Weekly Newsletter 3/7/25

Erie Middle School logo with a tiger sitting on a scroll. To the right of the tiger is the words Erie Middle in orange. Below that in black is the words A Pre-Advanced Placement Focus School. There is a vertical gray line and then the St. Vrain Valley School District logo. It has the district name in maroon. A black graduation cap is over the "V" of Vrain. Under the district name in black are the words academic excellence by design.

Erie Middle School
Tiger News
March 7, 2025

EMS Website: EMS.SVVSD.org

Attendance: Check your student In/Out of school or report an all day absence

Hello Tiger Families!

We had an AMAZING week at EMS with the highlight being today at 2:30 when Mr. Griffin, the EHS Principal, led a student panel with 5 EHS seniors to discuss the successes and challenges of transitioning to high school. Our 8th graders really enjoyed hearing their advice and perspective!

Next week is spirit week, and we are going to add in a little fun with a scavenger hunt starting on Tuesday. Be sure to ask your student about the shenanigans!

Thank you to Our Sponsor

The image is a business card or promotional material for "Piripi," a Latin & Mediterranean restaurant located in Erie, CO. It mentions that the restaurant is 99% gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and has a kids' room and menu. The contact details, including the address, website, and phone number, are provided. If you need this information in a more ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) reader-friendly format, I can provide a plain-text version or adjust the formatting for better readability. Let me know how you’d like it!

One of the culinary treasures in Erie’s downtown is Piripi. This restaurant specializes in Gluten Free Mediterranean cuisine. They also have delicious options for vegans. Meals are full of spectacular flavors and the staff are always kind and welcoming. And with their name, of course they’ll some wonderful cocktails and a wine collection to choose from. Their paella nights bring a taste of Spain to Erie. Whether you’re dining there or getting some food to go, you won’t be disappointed. Our sponsor will brighten your day every time.

Spring Forward

Image of the words Spring Forward Set your clock ahead one hour Sunday, March 9, 2025. The background is coral and there is a partial clock on the right side.

Reminder that Day Light Savings starts on Sunday, March 9. Set your clocks ahead one hour.

EMS Spirit Week

Monday, March 10 – Country or Country Club

Tuesday, March 11 – Dress like a tourist

Wednesday, March 12 – Pattern day

Thursday, March 13 – Decades day

Friday, March 14 – Pajama day

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 7th

AAA runs 3:00pm – 4:30pm

There are 3 sessions that run throughout the school year – you will need to register for Each session)

Hearing and Vision Rechecks

If your student missed our initial screening, our recheck day is Wednesday, March 12th from 8:30 am – 10:30 am. (7th grade students and new to district 6th and 8th grade)

Track and Field Registration

Erie Middle School Track logo featuring bold, stylized text. The word 'Track' is large, with an orange and black gradient design and a white outline. A running track with numbered lanes (1 to 8) extends from the text. Behind the word 'Track' is an orange paw print, symbolizing a mascot, with claw marks extending outward. The background is black for contrast.

Track and Field registration opened on Monday, February 24th. To register your student visit our EMS Website: EMS.SVVSD.ORG Registration closes on Monday, May 10th. Students can not practice if they are not registered.

SPRING BREAK

Graphic of the words Spring Break. Each letter is a different color. The words are overlaying a starburst.

Reminder: Spring Break is Monday, March 17th – Friday March, 21.

Erie High School Cheer Tryouts

A collage of cheerleading photos featuring athletes performing stunts, celebrating, and preparing for tryouts. The text overlay announces "Erie Cheer Tryouts 2025" and provides important dates: a parent meeting on March 10 at 6 PM, tryout clinics on March 31 and April 2 from 6-8 PM, and tryouts on April 5 from 10 AM to 4 PM. The cheerleaders wear black and orange uniforms, and some images are set in a stadium or gymnasium.

Erie High School Dance Tryouts

A flyer for Erie Dance 2025-2026 tryouts with a light zebra-striped background. The flyer includes bold black text detailing clinic dates (March 4, March 11, March 25, and April 1 from 7-9 PM) with a cost of $25 per clinic or $80 for all four. Parent information meetings are listed for March 4 and March 11 at 7:15 PM at Erie High Tiger Den, with a note that parents only need to attend one. Tryout dates are April 9 and April 10 from 4-6 PM and April 11 from 4-9 PM. A QR code and website link for more information are included. A small image in the lower right corner shows a group of dancers in white and orange uniforms holding bright orange pom-poms, posing outdoors.

2025-2026 Colorado Schools Vaccine Requirements

The image contains the logo of the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE). It features: The Colorado State Logo – A circular design incorporating mountains, a river, trees, and a sun, representing Colorado’s natural environment. CDPHE Seal – A blue and green emblem with mountains, water, and sky, symbolizing health and the environment. Text – "COLORADO Department of Public Health & Environment" written in bold, professional font.

Please click here for the English version of the vaccine letter. Haga clic aquí para ver la versión en español de la vacuna.

WEB

(for current 7th graders only)

7th grade students were given applications for the WEB program last week. If your student needs another copy, please have them go to the Counseling Office to get one. DEADLINE: Monday, March 10th at 3:00pm.

WEB 2025-2026 Flyer – Erie Middle School The flyer has a bold title at the top: "WEB 2025-2026" with a logo underneath that says "LIVE – Thinking Like a Leader." What Is WEB? WEB is an orientation program designed to help 6th graders transition into Erie Middle School. 8th-grade students, known as WEB Leaders, mentor small groups of 6th graders throughout the school year. Leaders share their experiences, provide guidance, and help younger students adjust to middle school life. Why Would You Become a WEB Leader? The school needs student leaders to take an active role in the community. Being a WEB Leader is an opportunity to make a difference while having fun and developing leadership skills. What Is the Commitment? Selected WEB Leaders must attend mandatory events, starting with an interactive day to meet other leaders, followed by training sessions, orientation for 6th graders, and regular check-ins throughout the school year. The goal is to ensure 6th graders feel supported and connected. The flyer includes a background image of students in bright pink shirts and a small circular image of two girls sitting together, smiling, and wearing fun glasses. The school’s name, Erie Middle School, appears in the top right corner. The design features orange and black text with bold headings for each section.
Student Name: [Blank Line for Student to Write Name] Parent/Guardian Signature: [Blank Line for Signature] Mandatory Commitment Dates If you are applying, you must be available for the following dates: Group Interviews: April 2nd (During period 4 or 5) Spring Play Day: May 1st (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) WEB Training Day 1: August 7th (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM) WEB Training Day 2: August 8th (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM) Orientation Day: August 13th (7:15 AM - 12:00 PM) Can you commit to these mandatory dates? ☐ Yes ☐ No Tell Us About Yourself 1. What activities are you involved in, both inside and outside of school? [Blank space for response] 2. What challenges have you faced in middle school, and what did you learn from them? [Blank space for response] 3. Why do you want to be a WEB Leader? [Blank space for response] Alternative Submissions Instead of filling out this form, you may submit a: ✅ Poster ✅ Photo essay ✅ Video Deadline & Submission Details Completed applications must be turned in to the counseling office by March 10th at 3:00 PM. ⚠️ Late applications will NOT be accepted.

Project Launch

A flyer for Erie Middle School’s Project Launch – Summer 2025 program. The program runs Monday through Thursday, June 2nd – June 26th, from 7:45 AM to 1:45 PM. It is free to participate, with breakfast, lunch, and transportation available for eligible students. Who Can Register? Students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grade in Fall 2025. Registration is open now, and the deadline is Friday, April 25th. Program Details: 6th graders can join an accelerated math program or a math and language arts combination to strengthen skills. 7th and 8th graders will participate in math and language arts programs tailored to their grade levels. All students will engage in elective programming, social-emotional learning, and two enrichment classes. How to Register: A QR code is included for easy registration, and a clickable link is provided: Google Form Registration Link. Contact Information: Phone: 303-828-3391 Principal: smith_andrea@svvsd.org Secretary: sanchez_felicia@svvsd.org The flyer has a bright blue background with accents in yellow and pink. The Erie Middle School logo, featuring a tiger, is displayed in the top right corner.

Drone Shows

St. Vrain Valley Schools is proud to host the state robotics tournaments across three different weekends. This commitment to robotics is unbelievable and we appreciate Trail Ridge Middle School, Altona Middle School and Erie HighSchool for being the host schools of the tournaments.

We are especially happy to recognize that both the student robotics leadership team and the student drone performance team are working together to create the best possible experience for everyone. The robotics leadership team has worked all season hosting tournaments across the district and now are able to share their expertise at the state tournaments. The drone performance team has created custom drone animations specifically designed to celebrate the world of robotics. Their collaboration and dedication are truly commendable.

As we celebrate our district-wide robotics program, we want to extend a special invitation to all school communities to enjoy these spectacular drone shows. It’s a truly unique and inspiring performance you won’t want to miss!

V5 Middle State Robotics – Friday, March 7th at 7:30pm, Altona Middle
V5 High State Robotics – Friday March 14th at 8:00pm, Erie High School

Late Starts

Light green circle with "Late Start Wednesday" in it in white lettering

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.

Upcoming Late Starts:

Wednesday, April 2nd

Wednesday, May 7th

Needs Assessment Process

Did you know that Erie Middle uses a data-based approach to support student mental health at school? Twice per year, all students complete a confidential survey where they identify if they would like additional support from a school counselor or if they would like to be a part of a support group. Support groups are short term (4-6 weeks) small groups that meet once per week during Advisory. These groups create a structured setting in which students learn and discuss new skills about topics such as managing stress, navigating friendship issues, and gaining more confidence. The groups and surveys are facilitated by our Mental Health Interventionist, Ben Knighten. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to him at [email protected].

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.

This image is an overhead, satellite-style view of a school or public area with a marked "Kiss and Go Lane" for vehicles. Several key traffic instructions are overlaid on the image in bold yellow and red text with directional arrows, as follows: Top of the image: The street running horizontally across the top of the image has two labeled instructions: On the left side, a yellow arrow points to the left, and the red text in a yellow box reads "No left turn." On the right side, a yellow arrow points to the right, and the red text in a yellow box reads "Right turn only." Center of the image: The main Kiss and Go Lane is shown with a series of yellow arrows curving through a parking area. These arrows indicate the flow of traffic, leading vehicles through the designated drop-off zone. There is a red star near the middle of the turn to indicate a particular point of interest (likely a drop-off point). Bottom of the image: At the bottom, a bold yellow message in red text reads, "PLEASE PULL AS FAR FORWARD AS POSSIBLE." This likely instructs drivers to continue moving forward to maximize space and efficiency in the drop-off area. Overall, the image uses yellow arrows to guide drivers through the designated lane, with key traffic rules (no left turn, right turn only, pull forward) displayed prominently in red text on yellow backgrounds.

Student Fees

At the top of the image, large bold text reads "STUDENT FEES." Below the text is an illustration of an open book. On top of the book, there are three stacks of coins, each showing a dollar sign ($) to symbolize money. Surrounding the coins are two large pencils, one on each side of the book, along with small, decorative leaves. The overall color scheme uses shades of blue and teal, giving the image a clean and modern look.

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

Graphic. Black background. Red circle that says Erie Middle School. Green square that says Be Here. Purple starburst that says Every Day. Light blue rectangle that says All Day. Yellow starburst that says Attendance Matters! White wording that is on the left of the graphic that says 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

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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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Upcoming Events

Erie Middle School Upcoming Events

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St. Vrain Valley School District School Schedules

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Erie Middle School Bell Schedules

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Attendance Link

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