Erie Middle School
Tiger News
September 13, 2024
Hello Tiger Families!
Our fundraiser is ROCKING AND ROLLING!
We are halfway to our goal!
Right now, 6th grade is on track to win extra outside time in the month of October as they are in the lead and closing in on their goal the quickest. However, 7th grade is close behind.
I announced this morning that we have 64 students in our school that have qualified for the individual prize drawing (which means they have donated more than $100). So far, the most popular reward looks to be the 100 mini ducks, the tour of the basement, and the Takis every day for 1 month. I LOVE that middle schoolers find fun in such random experiences and prizes 🙂
We know that our goal of $36,000 is ambitious, but the things we can do to support students with those funds is incredible. The money funds our behavior support prizes, buys new furniture for classrooms, and provides a strong budget for a wonderful celebration of our 8th graders. PLUS, we are looking at adding in more field trip opportunities as we will have more funds available for transportation.
iPad Insurance
The deadline is Sunday, September 15th
- We highly recommend purchasing insurance for only $25! The window to purchase insurance for this school year is August 1 – September 15 and can be paid via Infinite Campus.
- What is it?
The iPad Damage Optional Insurance program is designed to help offset the costs of a lost or damaged iPad to families. - Type of damage Estimated Repair/Replacement Costs
Damaged iPad repair/exchange through Apple $303.05
Replacement keyboard case $109.95
Replacement iPad $583.00
Replacement iPad with keyboard case $677.95 - Click here for more information about this program.
Achievement Acceleration Academy (AAA) Session 1
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.
Date & Time:
Session 1 Tuesdays and Wednesdays, September 17 (there will be 3 sessions that will run throughout the school year – you will need to re-register for each session)
Boys Basketball Registration
Boys Basketball registration opens on Monday, September 16th and closes Monday, September 30th. The first practice will be Tuesday, October 1st. Students cannot practice unless they are registered.
Studio 5 School Pictures
Did you miss ordering your students school pictures? Don’t miss out – our prepay pricing has been extended through Thursday, September 19th! Order now to skip additional fees.
School picture retake day is scheduled for Friday, October 18th.
Information on how to buy pictures if you student missed picture day or to retake pictures will be updated soon.
If you need to reach out to Studio 5 the numbers are:
Northern Front Range: (970) 674-0520
Denver Metro: (303) 550-4456
Our EMS Newsletters and Website
Please take a moment to check out the “Recent Updates” section below. This is where a lot of our information is posted. You can also scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for the EMS calendar and Quick Links to Schedules and the Attendance Link.
Please take a moment to visit our EMS website EMS.SVVSD.org. You can get information such as bell schedules, staff directory, athletics information, attendance, all of the newsletters from this school year and much more.
Gifted and Talented Referrals
Gifted and Talented Referrals
Each year, schools in St. Vrain Valley School District complete a process to identify students who demonstrate exceptional ability or performance in one or more academic and/or talent areas and may, therefore, qualify for Gifted/Talented educational services. These students usually perform at least two years above grade level in their strength area(s), and they require additional academic challenges in order to support their continued educational growth and progress. In addition, they usually demonstrate characteristics of unique creativity and high motivation in their strength areas.
Referrals are open through the month of September and will close on the last day of the month. Referrals after that date will be addressed on a case by case basis. Completing a referral guarantees a review of the student profile to determine if testing is recommended for the student. The process for identification requires a body of evidence and often takes place throughout the school year.
The process takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. If you have any questions, please reach out to the grade level GT representative.
Link to the Referral form
Jennifer Saless 6th Grade
Samantha Fenster 7th Grade
Jody Guzman 8th Grade
Referencia para Servicios de Dotados y Talentosos
Cada año, las escuelas del Distrito Escolar de St. Vrain Valley lleva a cabo un proceso para identificar a los estudiantes que demuestran capacidad excepcional o desempeño en una o más áreas académicas y que llenen los requisitos para recibir servicios para estudiantes Dotados/Talentosos. Estos estudiantes regularmente demuestran un desempeño de por lo menos dos años sobre su nivel de grado en las áreas de fortaleza y requieren un grado de dificultad académico superior para apoyar su crecimiento y progreso educativo. Además, estos estudiantes demuestran características de creatividad única y alta motivación en sus áreas de fortaleza.
El periodo para recibir referencias estará abierto durante el mes de septiembre. La fecha límite para referir a sus estudiantes es el último día del mes de septiembre. Las referencias recibidas después de la fecha límite serán consideradas conforme sean recibidas. Al remitir una referencia, se le garantiza un repaso del perfil del estudiante para determinar si es recomendable hacer pruebas adicionales. El proceso de identificación exige un conjunto de pruebas y con frecuencia se lleva a cabo a lo largo del año escolar.
El proceso toma aproximadamente 5 a 10 minutos para completar.
Enlace a la Forma de Referencia: Forma de Referencia
Jennifer Saless 6th Grade
Samantha Fenster 7th Grade
Jody Guzman 8th Grade
Yearbook
If you cannot scan the QR code, please use this link.
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.
You can access the check in/check out google form here. A link is also in all of our newsletters, in our recent news section and it is also on our website under “Support” and then “Attendance”.
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.
Erie High School Homecoming
From Erie High School:
We are super excited for Homecoming Week September 16-20!
All Erie Feeder Students are welcome to come to any sporting event for free during Homecoming week! We would love for families to join us for all of the fun.
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
View our latest news and announcements
Erie High School Homecoming Kick-off Event
Prepare to ignite your Erie community spirit and join us for an unforgettable evening as Erie High School proudly presents the Homecoming Kick-off Event! This exciting community gathering is the perfect way to celebrate the start of Homecoming week with friends, family, and fellow Tigers. Event Highlights: Live DJ Music / Delicious Food Trucks / […]
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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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Achievement Acceleration Academy (AAA) – Session 1
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 1 Tuesdays and Wednesdays, September 17 (there will be 3 […]
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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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Lost and Found
Our lost and found table is located in the main hallway. Small items such as cell phones, air pods, glasses, jewelry and other items of value will be in the front office. Lost and found is donated every other Friday. Please have your students check the table often. Please label your students items with their […]
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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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