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Erie Middle School’s Weekly Newsletter 9/15/23
Erie Middle School
Tiger News
September 15, 2023
Hello Tiger Families!
Holy Cow…we are already raising money through our fundraiser, and we haven’t even announced it to students yet! If you didn’t already see the communication I sent yesterday about our upcoming PTO fall fundraiser, click here. Fundraising “officially” starts on Wednesday, September 20th, but parents can start donating now. We are already working our way towards our school-wide goal of $20,000!
We have lots going on at EMS, so be sure to read over all the details in this newsletter so you are in the know!
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 pay on Infinite Campus.
Save the Date
Parent Teacher conferences are scheduled for the following evenings:
9/25, 9/28, 10/4 and 10/10. A conference link will be emailed to parents Monday at 10am to begin sign ups at noon.
Achievement Acceleration Academy (AAA)
Through Achievement Acceleration Academy (AAA), Middle school students will strengthen their and 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.
Dates: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, September 19 – December 13
Times: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Please see our “Recent Updates” below for more information.
From the Library
It is time for the Erie Middle School Book Fair! We are looking for volunteers to help assist students and run cash registers at the book fair September 22-October 11. If you have a couple of hours to volunteer, please click on the Sign-Up link below to see what is available and if there are any shifts that work with your schedule. Together we can make this book fair a huge success!
Fall 2023 EMS Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up
Thanks!
Penny Monroe
Traffic Flow
For bus and student safety, please DO NOT ENTER the bus pick up lane in front of the school between 7:40am – 8:10am and 2:50pm – 3:15pm.
The Parent Loop is located on Cheeseman St. on the north side of the school. (please see the graphic below for parent loop flow)
Please DO NOT use the teacher parking lot as a drop off or pick up spot for your student.
Picture Retakes
If your student will be taking another photo, they will need the picture package on retake day to give to the photographer.
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 quickly approaching.
Attendance
Extended Absences: Please notify the school of any extended absences (over 2 consecutive days) 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 make up schoolwork after the absence.
Daily Attendance Caller: Daily attendance calls indicating a student has a tardy or has an unknown absence from one or more classes go out every day at 4:30pm.
If you know your student will be absent or tardy, please fill out the Google form and it will be noted in our system.
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.
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”.
PTO Connection
Follow PTO on social media via Facebook at “Erie Middle School PTO” or on Instagram at “eriemiddleschoolpto”
From Erie High School
We are excited to host the Briggs St. Bash again this year with the intention of bringing the community together for a fun evening playing games, meeting our high school students and athletes and watching the younger kids interact with the older kids!
Recent Updates
View our latest news and announcements
Low Cost Immunizations for Children and Teens
(New dates added) Friendly reminder that BCPH is holding an immunization clinic this Saturday, December 9th, from 9am-1pm. See information below and attached flyers.
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Important Upcoming Events for 8th Graders at EMS
Hello Parents of 8th Grade Students! Preparing our 8th graders for high school is an important part of what we do at Erie Middle School. We hope you enjoyed the EHS Open House event last week. We have been working hard to plan some important events to help your 8th grade student learn about the […]
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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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Innovation Center to Host “Day of AI” Event as Part of Computer Science Education Week
Students, parents, educators, and AI enthusiasts are invited to this community event hosted by the Innovation Center on Saturday, December 2 from 2-5:00 p.m. This unique experience will offer interactive AI activities, informative sessions on St. Vrain’s initiatives in AI education, and hands-on STEM activities with the Future-Ready Innovation Mobile Lab. An outdoor drone light […]
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Career Elevation & Technology Center
CAREER ELEVATION & TECHNOLOGY CENTER OPEN HOUSE: DECEMBER 6th 3:30-7:00PM // 1200 S. SUNSET ST, LONGMONT REGISTER FOR 2024/25 CETC CLASSES DECEMBER 6 – FEBRUARY 5. WEBSITE >> IC.SVVSD.ORG/CAMPUS/PORTAL/STUDENTS/STVRAIN.JSP Log into the Infinite Campus Student Portal atIC.SVVSD.ORG/CAMPUS/PORTAL/STUDENTS/STVRAIN.JSP2. Select the Academic Planning dropdown at left; click ‘Next’3. Scroll down to ‘Practical Arts’ heading towards the bottom of […]
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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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Erie High School Winter Break Youth Camp
ERIE HIGH TIGER BASEBALLWinter Break Youth CampJanuary 3rd-5th, 2024Registration opens 11/13 https://stvrain.revtrak.net/High-Schools-1143/erie-hs/ehs-baseball-youth-camp/#/listMeet and receive instruction from Erie High Tiger players & coaches Please contact Erie High School with questions regarding the camp.
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