Erie Middle School
Tiger News
October 12, 2023
Hello Tiger Families!
There are some weeks that stick out in my mind as being filled with pure joy in middle school…and this week was one of those weeks! Mrs. Smith in a T-Rex costume, floor cheese being prepped for Mr. Tomasek, team-building games as part of a competition, parents in the building volunteering, and endless laughs at our HUGE foam party. The energy this week was off the charts, and it was absolutely delightful to get to be a middle school principal. I love my job, but I love it even more when I get the chance to be silly with our students.
YOU have BLOWN AWAY our school-wide goal. Last I checked, we were up to almost 30K raised for our PTO fundraiser…and I am pretty sure the donations are still rolling in.
All winners and prizes will be announced next week.
Thank you for a wonderful first quarter, and I hope you enjoy the weekend!
There is no school on Friday, October 13th or Monday, October 16th. Have a restful and safe 4 day weekend.
Thank you to our EMS Sponsor of the Week!
Yearbook
Parents,
We are thrilled to have students back on campus learning and making memories with their friends. Don’t miss out on this year’s yearbook. It’s the one book that will document your student’s friends, classes and activities. Purchase today before the price goes up. OFFER ENDS October 27th.
Ready to order your yearbook? http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01086334
Thank you!
EF Tour to Rome and Pompeii
Travel is for middle schoolers! YES! You read that right! Travel teaches life skills such as teamwork and problem-solving, nurtures empathy and has the potential to unlock future career choices (and lots of gelato).
Join us for EF Tours Middle School: Rome and Pompeii 2024!
Every middle school student is eligible. For information about our trip through EF Tours, contact Kate Kemp: [email protected] or fill out this Rome Pompeii Interest Form. Did I mention the GELATO?
Boulder County Public Health Immunization Clinic
From the Library
EMS Spirit Gear
Get pumped for some EMS spirit gear! Deadline for orders is Sunday, October 22nd. Here is the link for your online store:
https://skazmacustomapparel.itemorder.com/shop/
Log in using code EMSTIGERS
Attendance Tips
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow
Please provide the school with a note from the doctor, orthodontist, dentist, therapist, or any appointment each time you go.
If you know your student will be absent, tardy or checking out of school please fill out this Google form.
Pictures
We know it is a busy time for families and sometimes you forget to order pictures on picture day. If you forgot to order, we have great news. Families can now order their student portraits on mylifetouch.com using their student ID number.
Retakes
Retake day is scheduled for 10/19/23. If your student will be taking another photo, they will need the picture package on retake day to give to the photographer.
PTO Connection
HUGE thank you to all the parents that came out to volunteer for the Bubble Blast event on Thursday. We had lots of volunteers, and it was an amazing event!
Medical Technology STEM Program
The YWCA has an amazing opportunity on Monday, October 16 from 12:30pm-4pm at Medtronic’s new campus in Lafayette. This is a partnership program with the YWCA with a lens toward middle school girls and girls of color. But all interested students are welcome.
The program is underwritten so it is free for all students. It falls on a day that students in SVVSD are off, so it is helpful for parents looking for an enriching and fun experience.
Here is the link for registration: https://www.ywcaboulder.org/stem-e3/
Here are a few of the amazing things the girls will get to do:
Students will learn about laparoscopic surgery during this activity through use of a laparoscopic trainer box. They will hear about the different advanced bipolar devices (LigaSure Vessel Sealers) used in laparoscopic surgery and made by the Medtronic Lafayette campus. Students will work together in groups of two to achieve a task, such as coordinating movements to move colored pegs around a peg board, while looking at a camera to navigate the hidden space.”
The navigation demos will cover cranial and spine surgery with and without a robot. Students will learn how we “map” the current location of the surgeon’s tools to images (MRIs and CTs) to enable them to see how their actions impact the patient. We will also demonstrate how we use a robot in spine surgery to help the surgeon be as accurate as possible.
The robotic demo will cover how our surgical robot controls its 4 arms during an operation. Students will have an opportunity to play a jack game with the help of 3D glasses.
Students will learn the basics of what pulse oximetry is, gain a high-level understanding of how we measure it and what it means, and what sensors Medtronic offers.
Recent Updates
View our latest news and announcements
Project Launch 2024 Featured
(For CURRENT 5th, 6th and 7th grade students) Through Project Launch, students strengthen their reading and math over the summer in a fun, friendly camp-like environment. They will receive small classroom instruction from high-quality St. Vrain teachers, allowing them to get extra support for a great start on the upcoming school year. Program Design Academic […]
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Erie Middle School Theatre Presents Anastasia the Musical
Tickets can be purchased at our production, or on this website. Tickets are on sale now. We’d love to see you at the production!
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Innovation Center Summer Camp Programming
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Silver Creek Girls Basketball Clinic
When: May 28th-31stWhere: Silver Creek HSWho: Incoming 4th-8th Graders What: A clinic working on fundamental basketball skills and games. Why: To help develop young players in the district who enjoy playing basketball, orwant to try it for the first time! Additional Info: We will be hosting our elementary schoolers (players who are entering 4th and […]
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Changes to Sign In/Out Process for Parents & Students
Hello EMS Families, Thank you for everything you do to communicate regarding your child’s absences or checking in or checking out for appointments, etc. I am emailing to let you know that we will be adjusting the sign in/sign out procedures beginning Monday, March 4th. We have a lot of traffic in and out of our […]
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2024-2025 Erie High School Incoming Athlete Interest Form
Interested in high school athletics next year at Erie High School? Complete this google form so coaches can reach out with preseason and summer information! Go Tigers! 2024/2025 Incoming athlete interest form
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King Soopers Fundraiser
Erie Middle School participates in the King Soopers Community Rewards program. Your organization earns. Any transactions using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. King Soopers donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to […]
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Ireland Trip – EF Tours
Mr. Helbig and Mrs. Kemp are taking a group of middle schoolers to Ireland next summer through EF Tours! This trip is unaffiliated with the school district. This trip is an awesome opportunity to explore and discover the world!
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Attendance Information
Erie Middle School would like to highlight the importance of your child’s consistent attendance. Regular attendance is a critical factor in academic success, fostering social and emotional growth, and preparing students for the future. It directly contributes to a positive school culture and ensures your child doesn’t miss out on valuable learning opportunities. An attendance […]
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