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Erie Middle School’s Weekly Newsletter 8/25/23

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Erie Middle School
Tiger News
August 25, 2023

Hello Tiger Families!

We did it! We crushed our first full week back to school…and we didn’t just survive, we thrived! We had lots of amazing things going on in our building, and one that is worth highlighting is Advisory!

This week our students decided on mascots and created chants, discussed the importance of community, collaborated to design the tallest tower out of specific supplies, and then problem-solved how to guess how many bouncy balls were in a large container. These activities were focused on relationship-building, interaction, collaboration…and being a part of our community. Starting next week, we will begin our weekly rotation in Advisory. On Mondays, students will select a teacher-sponsored club to participate in every week, Tuesdays and Thursdays will focus on skill-building lessons, and Wednesdays and Fridays will focus on academic support and goal-setting.

It is early in the school year…and we are already seeing positive results! We are really proud of our teachers for working to implement this new program, and we are excited to see the fun that it brings.

Also, to the parents of the students who won the buckets of bouncy balls today…sorry. But it was really worth it in the name of community-building (and fun!).

Have a great weekend,


Back to School Night Meet and Greet

Dark grey circle graphic that has white text that says Back to School Night 8/29/23

Get excited for our Back to School Night on August 29th! We will be following a “Meet and Greet” format where students can show their parents around the school to say hello to their teachers.

In order to ensure we can accommodate all families comfortably in our building, we will be splitting our Meet and Greet times based on alphabet:

Last Names Starting with A-J:

  • 5:00 PM – Opening Message from Dr. Smith in the large gym
  • 5:10 – 5:45 PM – Meet and Greet with Teachers
  • Popsicles available on the blacktop behind the school as a thank you for poppin’ in!

Last Names Starting with K-Z:

  • 6:00 PM – Opening Message from Dr. Smith in the large gym
  • 6:10 – 6:45 PM – Meet and Greet with Teachers
  • Popsicles available on the blacktop behind the school as a thank you for poppin’ in!

Late Start Donuts and Suckers for Nashville

The 8th grade Choir and Band students have an opportunity to go to Nashville this summer to learn about the history of music. To help them go on this amazing adventure, students will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts and suckers before school on Wednesday, September 6th for $1.00 each. We appreciate your support. 


Tiger Volleyball Spirit Wear

Tiger Volleyball Spirit Wear Available now!  Follow the link to order!

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PTO Connection

Our EMS PTO logo.  It is a black circle with Your in whit and PTO in tiger print orange

We’ll see you at Back to School Night! PTO will be selling spirit wear, provide a calendar of PTO events, and offer volunteer opportunities. Please bring your collection of Longmont Dairy milk caps to drop off at our table. 

Thank you so much! 

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

Recent Updates

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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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Erie Middle School Robotics Tournament

EMS is hosting a Robotics Tournament on Saturday, December 16th. Please help us make this year’s Robotics Competition a great event! We need helpers for a variety of roles & shifts throughout the day. Both adult and student volunteers are welcome. You will receive training if required for your role on the day of the […]

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Career Elevation & Technology Center

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Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment is an opportunity to request that your student attend a school of choice, which is outside of their attendance area.  December 1, 2023 through December 15, 2023 is the period in which applications for open enrollment should be submitted online BEGIN YOUR OPEN ENROLLMENT APPLICATION Open Enrollment is Fully Online — Ann Cisar, […]

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Achievement Acceleration Academy (AAA) – Session 2

***** If you were registered for session 1 and want to participate in session 2, you will need to register again. Session 3 dates will be out closer to March. ***** Through Achievement Acceleration Academy (AAA), Middle school students will strengthen their math skills and understandings during this extended day opportunity. They will receive small […]

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Upcoming Events

  • Monday, August 28th: Home Volleyball game vs. Westview
  • Tuesday, August 29: School Pictures
  • Tuesday, August 29: Back to School Night 5pm – 6:45pm
  • Wednesday, August 30: iReady Assessment Day
  • Monday, September 4: Labor Day – No School
  • Wednesday, September 6: Late Start – School will Start at 10:30 and buses will run 2 1/2 hours later than regular start time
  • Wednesday, September 6: Home Volleyball game vs. Mead
  • Wednesday, September 6: Cross Country Meet at Niwot High School
  • Wednesday, September 6: PTO meeting in the EMS Library 6pm – 7:30pm
  • Saturday, September 9: Cross Country Meet at Waneka Lake in Lafayette

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