

EMS Weekly Update
December 11, 2023
Important Information
Esperanza Middle School will be closed beginning 2:30 pm on Friday, December 15, 2023 until we reopen for all staff and students on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. We hope everyone has a wonderful winter break!
Holiday Spirit Week
Celebrate our last week before winter break with a holiday spirit week. See the days below!
Monday: “Have a Holly Jolly, PJ day." Wear school appropriate holiday/winter PJs. No blankets or stuffed animals.
Tuesday: “Spread Holiday Cheer for All to Hear.” Wear your holiday hats and socks.
Wednesday: “Walking in a Winter Wonderland.” Wear your favorite holiday sweater.
Thursday: “Channel Your Winter Flannel.” Wear your favorite flannel wear.
Friday: “Be Merry and Bright.” Wear your favorite holiday colors and bling.
After-school Activities
Tuesday -James... Jr. (Insects, James)
Wednesday - Math Counts and Symphonic Band
Thursday - Civil Air Patrol and Robotics
Friday - None
Upcoming Events
Support the EMS PTO
The EMS PTO is excited to host their first fundraiser night of the year at both Slim Chickens and Rita's! Grab dinner and dessert and support the PTO. Rita's will give back 10% of ALL purchases during the time and Slim Chickens will give back 15% when you mention EMS PTO. Spread the word and mention Esperanza PTO! All funds raised will be used to purchase a holiday gift for each EMS teacher and staff member as well as items to help keep the Pirate Loot cart stocked! We thank you for your support!!
When: Wednesday, December 13th from 4-8 pm (Rita's) and 4-9 pm (Slim Chickens)
Where: Rita's (22618 Three Notch Rd.) and Slim Chickens (22622 MacArthur Blvd.)
EMS Staff Member of the Month Nomination Form
Link your Harris Teeter VIC Card!
If you shop at Harris Teeter, please link your VIC card online or tell your cashier during your checkout that you want to link to the Esperanza Middle School account. The account number is 4621. Once the account number is linked, every time you shop 5% of your Harris Teeter brand purchases will be contributed by Harris Teeter to the Esperanza account. It is that easy!
SMCPS Student Mental Health & Wellness
Student Lunch Accounts
Esperanza Middle School
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/ems/
Location: 22790 Maple Road, Lexington Park, MD, USA
Phone: 301(863)4016
Twitter: @ems_smcps