Erie Middle School
Tiger News
May 17, 2024

Hello Tiger Families!

Normally I write these updates on Thursday evenings or Friday mornings. However, the life of a middle school principal can get pretty busy in May…and I am writing this while hanging out at our Beach Bash this afternoon. I tell you this, because I want you to know how delightful it is to be around our 8th graders today. They are dressed in their Hawaiian gear, and they are loving life. We started our day with a dance party and have ended our day with a bash.

Our PTO has put together an AMAZING event. Every little detail has been attended to: pizza, soda, cookies with staff faces (see pic), Kona ice, a photo booth, a melt down inflatable, gaga ball, and a DJ. Our students are enjoying the time together and having all sorts of good ol’ fashioned fun.

Also, parents, please take a moment to check out the Recent Updates section of our newsletter each week. This is where a lot of our information is posted.

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Transportation Registration for Next Year

(you must register your student each school year even if they rode the bus this year)

St. Vrain’s Transportation Department is dedicated to consistently delivering excellent service for our students and their families and we are currently preparing for the upcoming school year. If you are interested in having your child ride the bus for the 2024-2025 school year, please apply for transportation services as soon as possible. St. Vrain’s Transportation Department makes every effort to accommodate as many eligible riders as possible. Apply for transportation services online.

Visit Transportation Services online to learn more about eligibility requirements.

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From our EMS Library

Hello EMS Families

Just a quick reminder that all EMS library books are now due. We still have quite a few books checked out. Please help your student to locate their books and return them to the EMS library. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Monroe in the library  at [email protected]. Thank you!!

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Lost and Found

Please have your student check the lost and found this coming week. We have several pairs of prescription glasses, jewelry, keys, headphones, ear buds, chargers and more. These items can be found in the front office. Large items such as jackets, hoodies and water bottles are on the lost and found table in our main hallway.

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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”.

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Thank you to all of our EMS Sponsors !

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Yearbook

The yearbook is finished! As communicated, only a limited number of extra copies were ordered. We expect to be sold out by yearbook distribution which is Tuesday, May 21st during Advisory. We will offer Venmo as a payment option on the day of our event. Or you can BUY NOW while supplies last at Jostens.com. If you have already bought a book, thank you! If you are unsure if you have already ordered a yearbook, please email Mrs. Traci Jensen at [email protected].

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Attendance Tips

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow

If you plan on leaving early for the last day of school (Thursday, May 23rd) please remember to fill out our google form ahead of time.

If your student is absent for a full day, you have 24-48 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.

If you know your student will be absent, tardy or checking out of school please fill out this Google form.

Please provide the school with a note from the doctor, orthodontist, dentist, therapist, or any appointment each time you go.

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PTO Connection

FINAL Longmont Dairy Milk Cap Collection

The final milk cap collection will be Friday, May 17th

8th Grade Beach Bash

Friday, May 17th, 3:15 – 5:15 PM

This is a FREE event for 8th grade students! There will be inflatables, food, Kona ice, music…and the debut of our new gaga ball pit! This event is sponsored by our AMAZING PTO, and we are so excited that students won’t need to bring money for the games, activities and food. We NEED PARENT VOLUNTEERS to help. Click here to sign up to volunteer your time or items needed.

Want to donate money to this event to help cover the cost of this event?  Click here! We have some fun special things planned this year.

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