Erie Middle School’s Weekly Newsletter 9/8/23

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Erie Middle School
Tiger News
September 8, 2023

Hello Tiger Families!

I need to warn ya….some fun is coming! Like. Lots of fun!

I joined an inspiring meeting with PTO this past week where we developed our plans for the fall fundraiser. We are working to create some amazing and fun incentives for our students as we raise money for our school. SO MUCH of what we do is supported by our PTO (they are amazing!), and the funding that comes from this drive is vital to all of our great programming and events. Your job? It’s two-fold for now — be willing to share our fundraising info with family and friends to help us boost our donations AND be sure to read over some upcoming communication as we prepare for our first every EMS Bubble Blast! I will be sharing some info next week, and PTO will be sending an email with some options for volunteering to help us with our celebration on October 12th. More info coming soon!

Another topic at our PTO meeting was about meals for teachers at conferences. These long nights for our staff are made SO MUCH better when we have good food to enjoy for dinner. It helps us feel loved and taken care of and appreciated! During Covid, we had to move to all catered meals. However, now we have the option to put together a donation or pot luck style option to save money that can go towards other needs. But we need some help! Specifically, we are looking for 1 or 2 parents who are willing to volunteer to be our “point people” for conference meals. This would include organizing a Sign Up Genius, communicating with parents about volunteering with set up, and generally helping us pull off a yummy dinner for our staff. Interested? Email me and I will get you connected with our PTO. We’d love to see ONE of our 4 conference sessions this fall covered by donations/parent efforts.

Happy Friday!


Achievement Acceleration Academy (AAA)

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. Please see our “Recent Updates” below for dates and time.

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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 areas and may, therefore, qualify for Gifted/Talented educational services. Read more below in our “Recent Updates”. The deadline is coming soon!


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iPad Insurance

We highly recommend purchasing insurance for only $25. The window to purchase insurance for this school year is from August 1 – September 15, 2023 and can be paid via Infinite Campus. Click here to make your payment on Infinite Campus.


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The Musical SIX at the Denver Center for Performing Arts

Mr. Illanes is excited to offer the opportunity to see the critically acclaimed musical SIX at the Denver Center for Performing arts!  This opportunity is open to all 7th and 8th graders at EMS, an added bonus is that it will be on OPENING NIGHT of the performance! Read more about this below in our “Recent Updates”.


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PTO Connection

Follow PTO on social media via Facebook at “Erie Middle School PTO” or on Instagram at “eriemiddleschoolpto

Candice Carter
PTO Co-President
Erie Middle School
[email protected]

Recent Updates

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Career Elevation & Technology Center (for our 8th grade students)

OPEN HOUSE: DECEMBER 4th 3:30-7:00PM // 1200 S. SUNSET ST, LONGMONT REQUEST FOR 2025/26 CETC CLASSES DECEMBER 4 – FEBRUARY 4. 1. Log into the Infinite Campus Student Portal atic.svvsd.org/campus/stvrain.jsp2. Select the Academic Planning dropdown at left; click ‘Next’3. Scroll down to ‘Practical Arts’ heading towards the bottom of the page4. Select the text box for the upcoming school-year5. […]

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Innovation Center (for our 8th grade students)

Explore your future at the Innovation Center!  Join us for an Open House on Wednesday 12/4/24 from 4:00-7:00 pm to discover a wide range of hands-on, cutting edge courses. Learn from industry experts and dive into advanced pathways and gain skills for high demand fields. Whatever your interests, the Innovation Center is the place for you!  ¡Explora […]

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A heartfelt thank you to our community

Dear St. Vrain Valley Community, Yesterday marked a historic moment for our schools and community as voters overwhelmingly approved Ballot Issue 5C, demonstrating once again the extraordinary commitment our community has to advancing public education and creating a stronger future for all students. This $739.8 million investment represents far more than building improvements and new […]

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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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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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