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Erie Middle School’s Weekly Newsletter 9/29/23
Erie Middle School
Tiger News
September 29, 2023
Hello Tiger Families!
We did it! We finished September strong! This week was full of energy…parents in the building for conferences, volleyball and cross country rockin’ and rollin’, boys basketball gearing up…AND we have raised over FOURTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS for our PTO. This is AMAZING! We are less than $6,000 from our school-wide goal. Should I make an appointment to get my hair dyed orange?!?! Keep the support coming, Erie!
Also, don’t forget that our official October Count day is on Monday. Please be sure your student attends so we can have an accurate count for our school.
Happy Friday!
Thank you to our EMS sponsors!
2023 State Count Day
The 2023 STATE COUNT DAY is Monday, OCTOBER 2nd.
Attendance is an essential part of our state required October Count. It is super important that we have strong attendance on this day because our school funding from the state is based on our count.
Please help us with an accurate attendance count by making sure your student arrives at school on time on October 2nd (and every day!).
Parent Teacher Conferences
The remaining parent/teacher conferences are October 4th & 10th. 3:20 to 7:30 p.m. All Conferences are in person this fall. Conference time slots are 5-10 minutes in duration, depending on the teacher.
Have you set up an Infinite Campus Parent portal to review your student’s grades? If not, please contact our registrar, Ann Cisar at [email protected] If you are having problems signing on to Meet the Teacher, please call the school office at 303-828-3391.
From the Library
Check out the Erie Middle School Book Fair!
The Scholastic Book Fair is here (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school.
We are looking for volunteers to help assist students and run cash registers at the book fair September 29-October 11. If you have a couple of hours to volunteer, please click on the SignUp 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!
EMS Fall 2023 Book Fair Sign Up
Do you love books? Would you like to share your love of reading with our EMS students? The EMS library is looking for some volunteers to help with all things library related: shelving and processing books, book displays and bulletin boards. If you would like to volunteer once a week or once a month, whatever works for you, just email Penny Monroe at [email protected].
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 window closes on October, 1st.
Attendance Tips
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow
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.
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
Link to Sign Up for meal items: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848AAAC2CA7FCC34-44556633-conference
Link to Zeffy for monetary donations: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/1db96b7a-9245-4164-a338-8d9ff6c3517c
Our next PTO meeting is on Thurs, Oct 5 at 6pm at EMS.
St. Vrain Valley Schools Hosts Band Night
Support our high school band musicians! Join us at Everly Montgomery Field in Longmont on Wednesday, October 4 at 6:00 p.m. for St. Vrain Valley Schools Band Night. This evening of music features performances from nine high school bands. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children 6 and under, senior citizens, and eighth-grade students with a valid student ID.
Learn more and purchase tickets online >>
Innovation Center Student Team Job Fair
(for 8th grade families)
Eighth Grade students and families are invited to attend the Innovation Center’s Student team Job Fair on Tuesday, October 3rd from 4:00-7:00 pm at the St. Vrain Valley School Innovation Center. Student Project Teams are paid, work-based learning opportunities where students explore possible career options through various hands-on projects and mentoring from industry professionals.
Explore fields such as Aeronautics, Bioscience, Cybersecurity, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Creative Content, Robotics and more! Get paid to learn from industry professionals in STEM fields!
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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