Erie Middle School’s Weekly Newsletter 4/18/25

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
April 18, 2025

Our Newsletter is Now Organized Differently!

We have split up by where the information is coming from!

The first section is information from Erie Middle School.

The second section is information from Erie HIGH School.

The third section is information from St. Vrain Valley School District and other schools.

The last section is Recent News.

Each section is clearly labeled and we hope this helps you find all the info you need!


Erie Middle School Information

Whitney Barnett

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Business advertisement for Whitney Barnett, a real estate agent with RE/MAX Elevate. Features a smiling headshot of Whitney Barnett, her contact information (whitney@whitneybarnett.net, 720-353-7670), RE/MAX Elevate logo, and a QR code. Text at the bottom reads: 'Proud to give back to the Erie Tiger community serving our children.

M Fiona Lash Lounge

If you need lash extensions or a lash lift, swing by M. Fiona Lash Lounge in Old Town Erie. They also have brow and lash tinting.

Advertisement for M. Fiona Lash Lounge featuring a headshot of a woman with long dark hair, a QR code, and text promoting services like lash extensions, brow and lash tinting, and lash lifts. Contact number is 720-734-LASH. Located in Old Town Erie at 105 Wells St 210 #6, inside the Park West Building. Image includes two eyelash illustrations and five gold stars with the text '5 Star Reviews!

Once Upon A Mattress

A poster for Erie Middle School Theatre's production of Once Upon A Mattress (Youth Edition). The background is a night sky with stars, a sleeping crescent moon wearing a blue nightcap with yellow stars, and a crowned green pea. Performance dates and times are listed: Friday, April 25 at 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 26 at 7:00 PM, and Sunday, April 27 at 2:00 PM. The location is Erie High School Auditorium. Credits at the bottom list the director, choreographers, music director, and others involved in the production.

Applications for National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) for next school year 2025/2026 are now open! National Junior Honor Society is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a middle school student. Our chapter is an exclusive group of students that meets high standards of scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship. Our group is the best of the best, students who both excel in school as well as students who want to make a difference in their school and community. No student is inducted simply because of a high academic average. The National Junior Honor Society strives to recognize the total student—one who excels in all of these areas. If you are interested in applying, please fill out the following google form before Friday, April 25th at 3pm. If you have any questions about NJHS or the application, please see Mrs. Fenster in the 7th grade hallway or Ms. Raver in the office.  Application:  NJHS APPLICATION


Promotional flyer for a fundraising event by Noodles & Company. The flyer features two bowls of noodle dishes and a hand holding a fork. Bold text at the top reads "100% Delicious. 25% Back to Your Cause." Customers are instructed to enter the coupon code GIVING25 at checkout. The event benefits Erie Middle School PTO and takes place on April 24, 2025, from 4–8 PM. 25% of qualifying sales will go to the cause. Details include how to order online or in-restaurant, and the flyer lists the location as 534 W South Boulder Rd Unit A, Lafayette, CO 80026.
Instructional flyer from Noodles & Company titled “Noodles for Good.” The flyer explains how to ensure fundraising dollars are properly allocated when ordering online. Steps include:

On the day of the fundraiser, order at noodles.com/order or on the app.

Complete your order and go to checkout.

Enter code “GIVING25” in the coupon code field and click “Apply.”

Look for a red checkmark to confirm the code has been applied, then proceed to checkout.
The flyer background features doodles of food and people, and the Noodles & Company logo appears at the bottom.

We have ordered a limited number of extra yearbooks for late purchases. Act fast – they are being sold on a first come, first serve basis.

Ready to order your yearbook? http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01086334

Padres,

Hemos pedido un número limitado de anuarios adicionales para compras tardías. ¡Dense prisa! Se venden por orden de llegada.

¿Listo para pedir su anuario? http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01086334

A black-and-white photo of a group of smiling high school students sitting outdoors, looking at a yearbook together. One girl appears surprised and excited. The text on the image reads: "BETTER THAN GOOD - Jostens." Below that, a banner says, "ACT FAST! A Limited Supply of Yearbooks are Available for Purchase. ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!"

A glass display case showcases EMS Tigers spirit wear, including t-shirts in orange, black, and gray, all featuring a tiger logo and the words 'Tigers EMS' or 'EMS Tigers.' The shirts are hung on hangers from a string inside the case. Below, two gray hoodies with the same logo are folded neatly. An orange pom-pom is placed in the corner. A sign in the center reads, 'Get your EMS gear,' with small icons of shirts and a tiger logo. A smaller notice below provides additional details about purchasing. The display is set against a black fabric background with a string of small lights above.

Show Your School Spirit! 

It’s time to gear up and show off your school pride! Our exclusive EMS Spirit Wear is now available! Whether you’re rocking a hoodie for chilly days, a tee for those warm afternoons, we’ve got something for everyone!

What’s Available:

  • T-shirts in orange, grey and black with the school logo……$20
  • Hoodies in black and grey for those cozy, cool mornings……$38
  • How to Order: Visit the EMS Front Office to purchase the gear you want.

Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5–9th
"Help us help show the EMS staff how much they mean to us.
Sign Up here to help."It features a playful background with school supplies like staplers, apples, and rulers on a green patterned backdrop

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.

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.

The last Late Start of the year is Wednesday, May 7th.


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.

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] 


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.

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.

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.


Information from Erie HIGH School

A flyer for Erie Girls Basketball Spring Workouts. The background features a dark, stylized graphic with a faint image of a tiger. The text lists workout dates and times in bold white and orange letters:

May 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, and 21st from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

At the bottom, in bright orange text: "Please enter through south entrance near weight room." The Erie Tigers logo and Jordan Brand logo appear in the bottom right corner.

St. Vrain Valley School District and Programming Outside of Erie

Student Art Show

This flyer is for "UNFRAMED: Student Art Show," an exhibition featuring artwork from students across St. Vrain Valley Schools. The event will take place from April 15-20.

It showcases the creativity of students in a variety of artistic mediums. The flyer includes images of student artwork and people observing the exhibit.

St. Vrain Valley School District Tech Certification Program – Opportunity Climb (for current 8th grade students)

This summer, current 8th grade students can get a head start on their future with Opportunity CLIMB! This free program offers hands-on tech experience, career exploration, and mentorship from industry professionals. See the flyer for details and how to sign up!

¡Este verano, los estudiantes que actualmente están en 8.º grado pueden comenzar a prepararse para su futuro con Opportunity CLIMB! Este programa gratuito ofrece experiencia práctica en tecnología, exploración de carreras y mentoría con profesionales de la industria. ¡Vea el folleto para más detalles y cómo inscribirse!

Flyer from St. Vrain Valley Schools promoting free certifications through the "Opportunity Climb" program. A smartphone with a QR code is centered. Instructions below the phone say:

Scan the QR code for more info and to choose a certification.

Attend the Information Session on April 24th from 4–5 PM.

Summer programming includes field trips, workshops, studying, and the certification exam.

Programming runs June 2–12. Certifications include: AWS, Salesforce, Cisco, Microsoft, and Python.
St. Vrain logo appears at the top.

St. Vrain Parent University

Explore the Future of Learning with AI, April 22
Join us for an engaging AI Open House, where parents, students, and community members can experience firsthand how Artificial Intelligence is transforming education. As part of St. Vrain’s Parent University, this interactive event will take place on Tuesday, April 22 from 5:00–6:30 p.m. at the Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools. Explore student- and instructor-led AI stations, participate in hands-on activities, and see real-world applications of AI in St. Vrain classrooms.

Please register online to assist with planning.
Learn more about St. Vrain’s Parent University and upcoming events.

Group of people engaging in various activities: discussions, presentations, and collaborating on a laptop in a classroom setting.

Frederick Volleyball Youth Camp

Volleyball Youth Camp

This flyer is for Frederick Volleyball's Youth Summer Volleyball Camp 2025.

Event Details:
Dates: June 24th - 26th, 2025
Location: Frederick High School
Age Group: 3rd - 8th Grade
Cost:

$100 for 1 camper

$175 for 2 campers

What to Expect & Bring:
Skill Development
Team Building Exercises
Game Play
Work with Current Players at FHS
Bring Water Bottle & Snacks
T-Shirt Included with Registration

Important: Register before May 28th to guarantee your shirt size! The camp is limited to 50 campers.

Questions? Contact martinez_makaylin@svvsd.org

Silver Creek High School Basketball Clinic

Silver Creek Girls Basketball Clinic Flyer

The flyer has a maroon and black color scheme with bold, uppercase black text at the top that reads: "SILVER CREEK GIRLS BASKETBALL CLINIC." To the left, there is a large maroon and white "SC" logo with a hawk claw wrapped around it.

Event Details:

When: June 2nd-5th, 5:30-7:30 PM

Where: Silver Creek High School

Who: Incoming 4th-8th graders

What: A clinic focused on fundamental basketball skills and games

Why: To help young players develop basketball skills, whether they are experienced or trying it for the first time

Additional Info: Elementary schoolers (4th-5th graders) will be in the small gym, while middle schoolers (6th-8th graders) will be in the large gym.

Registration Details:

Registration is open from April 1st to May 10th

Cost: $70 per player, includes a clinic t-shirt and fun camp prizes

Registration Deadline: May 10th

QR Code for Registration: A large QR code is provided for easy access

At the bottom, a group photo of young female basketball players in black and white jerseys is included, standing in a gym with coaches.

For questions, Coach Peterson's email (peterson_catherine@svvsd.org) is listed.

The flyer promotes the St. Vrain Mountain Bike Team and encourages students to join. It features a Colorado High School Cycling League logo at the top and announces that registration opens on Monday, March 31st.

Key details include:

Eligibility: Open to 8th-12th grade SVVSD students of all skill levels.

Season: Runs from August through October 2025, with practices in Longmont twice a week.

QR Code & Website: A QR code links to the team’s website (stvrainmtb.com) for registration and more details.

Mission Statement: The team aims to inspire a lifelong passion for sport and develop student-athletes’ minds, bodies, and character through mountain biking.

The flyer also includes a team photo at the bottom, showing riders in matching jerseys with their bikes.

Graphic that says Recent Updates and has a link to "View all News"

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

View our latest news and announcements

Erie Middle School Theatre Presents

Once Upon A Mattress Get your tickets now to Once Upon a Mattress! The EMS musical this year is going to be amazing! We have been blown away by the dedication, hard work, and talent of these students. We have such amazing kids at this school, and not just the performers. We also have kids painting, […]

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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 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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Upcoming Events

Erie Middle School Upcoming Events

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