Erie Middle School’s Weekly Newsletter 10/25/24

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
October 25, 2024

Hello Tiger Families!

We had an AMAZING Open House this week! We had so much fun inviting our future Tigers into our building. Our Open House night is a nice opportunity to connect with families and learn more about what they are looking for in middle school. Such a great night!

Next week is Halloween, and we are looking forward to seeing all the great costumes! Please be sure to check out our costume guidelines included below.

And…as always…Goooooo Tiiiiggggers! 🙂


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] 


Winter Glove Drive

Attention, students and families!

The Student Council is excited to announce a glove drive to help those in need stay warm this winter. From October 15th to October 28th, we will be collecting new, insulated gloves for Erie Uplink. Drop-off boxes will be located in advisory classrooms.

The advisory class that donates the most gloves will win a prize! On October 31st (Halloween), the winning advisory will get a doughnut party with alternate treats for allergens.

Let’s show our school spirit and support our neighbors! Every pair of gloves makes a difference. Together, we can keep hands warm and hearts full. Thank you for your generosity!

Donation Collection Dates: October 15th - October 28th
Drop-Off Location: Your student’s advisory class

For questions or more information, please contact the Student Council.

EMS Halloween Guidelines:

Students should be recognizable: Masks and full face paint are not allowed.
No weapons or simulated weapons: These items should not be part of any costume.
No blood or gore: Costumes should not include any graphic or gory elements.
Costumes should not disrupt learning: Attire should maintain an appropriate school environment.
These guidelines ensure that Halloween is fun and safe while keeping the focus on learning.

Scholastic Book Fairs' logo for the Wild West Book Fair. The design features a cowboy theme with a white cowboy hat, a cactus on the left, a horseshoe on the right, and a silhouette of a horse in the background. The text reads: 'Wild West Book Fair – Saddle Up and Read!

Way to go EMS! Thanks to your support for our Fall Book Fair, we were able to purchase 75 new books from the fair for our EMS library. We will also be purchasing some titles from other vendors as well. Thanks again for your continued support of reading and literacy at Erie Middle!


This image encourages parents or guardians to Celebrate Your Student by providing a space in the yearbook to highlight and recognize their student with personalized messages and photos.

Each entry includes:

The student's name
A message from family or loved ones
A collage of personal or family photos
These entries offer a heartfelt way to celebrate achievements and milestones, along with well-wishes for the future.

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

Need a payment plan?

There’s no other school like your school. Set up a Payment Plan…Easy as 1, 2, 3. Spread your payments over time with our three-payment installment plan. Purchase today! OFFER ENDS November 1st.

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

Thank you!


Erie High School is excited to invite the Class of 2029 and families to come to Erie High School’s Open House on Wednesday, November 6th from 6-8. Please click on the link for more information and to RSVP. We can’t wait to meet the next class of Erie Tigers! 

Click here for the evening agenda.

This image promotes an Erie High School Open House event on Wednesday, November 6th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Key details include:

Attendees can meet Principal Griffin.
There are separate times based on last names:
6:00 PM for last names A-L
7:00 PM for last names M-Z
The flyer highlights opportunities to learn about Erie High School's rigorous academics, fine arts, athletics, and leadership programs. The school mascot, a tiger, is displayed prominently alongside visuals of student life and school pride, emphasizing the motto Tigers to Thrive.

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: 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.


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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”.


Recent Updates

View our latest news and announcements

Colorado Rapids Attendance Incentive

We have partnered with the Colorado Rapids to reward and incentivize attendance here at Erie Middle school by giving students who have no more than 1 day missed from January 13th â€“ February 7th a complimentary ticket to a Colorado Rapids match in the spring.   The Rapids boast one of the most family-friendly and fun game day […]

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Erie High School Young Tigers Girls Basketball Skills Training

Click HERE to register.

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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 2

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 2 Tuesdays and Wednesdays, December 3rd – March 5th (there […]

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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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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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