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EMS Weekly Update

October 30, 2023

EMS WeeklyUpdateOctober 30, 2023

Important Information

Monday, October 30th, will be an A DAY.


Students are prohibited from wearing costumes, facepaint, or masks on Halloween.


First Marking Period Report cards will be available online in HAC on Tuesday, November 7th.


Based on Maryland State Law, the school nurses perform vision and hearing screenings on students new to SMCPS and 8th-grade students each year. The nurses will begin screening students on Monday, November 6th. If your student wears glasses or contact lenses, please remind them to bring/wear them to school. Please contact the nurses, Ms. Krum or Ms. Hall, for any questions or concerns. emsnurses@smcps.org


Congratulations to the cast and crew of James and the Giant Peach Jr.! All cast, crew, and a parent/guardian must attend the Mandatory Parent Meeting on Wednesday, November 1st, at 6:00 p.m. in the EMS Cafeteria. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the directors: Ms. Garcia-Clark (agarciaclark@smcps.org) and/or Ms. Gravelle (smgravelle@smcsp.org).

Impact Aid Information

Our schools are heavily impacted by federally connected students – those parents/guardians who work on federal property in Maryland, live on federal property in Maryland, and/or are active duty military personnel. Because of this impact, we receive federal grant funds to operate and maintain our schools and enrich school programs. To receive these funds, the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) requires us to survey each student to determine eligibility.


SMCPS is encouraging all parents/guardians to please take the time to access and complete the Impact Aid Survey Form online, located in the Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. Once the form has been started, the form can now be accessed in Spanish by clicking on the Globe in the top right-hand corner. The deadline for the online submission of Impact Aid Program Survey forms is November 14, 2023.

Online Emergency Information

Effective communication is critical to the success of St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS). This will be crucial for emergencies and our ability to communicate with families in general. Online Emergency Information Update Forms are now available through the student’s Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. It is vital that all information is updated in eSchool. The deadline for the online submission of Emergency Information Update forms is November 14, 2023. Please click here for the Blank Emergency Form. Please contact Charissa Shultz at crshultz@smcps.org with any questions.

After-school Activities

Monday - Running Club and Wiffle Ball Intramural

Tuesday - None

Wednesday -Math Counts

Thursday - Civil Air Patrol, Tennis Intramural, and Field Hockey Intramural

Friday - None

CAREER ADVISOR CORNER

During October, 7th graders completed a lesson called “Listening to Myself” in Naviance during homeroom. We discussed how outside “noise” may interfere with making the right decision for the future. 8th graders are finishing the “Success, Risk, & Failure” lesson in Naviance during homeroom. It is important to understand that risk is necessary for success, and if we learn from failure, it can be a step toward success.

Don't forget to your order your EMS Yearbook!

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Dances

Event Information

8th Grade Dance

This dance will take place right after school for 8th-grade students ONLY; students must be picked up at 4:00 p.m. Parents will not need to come inside to pick up students. Students will be released to the parking lot at 4:00 p.m. to go home. The permission slip to attend the dance will be in the October 30th SMORE and available in the cafeteria starting Monday, October 30th. The cost to attend the dance is $5.00. Students must have their $5.00 and signed permission slip during homeroom on Friday, November 3rd, to get their dance wristband. No dance wristbands will be sold after homeroom, and no students can call home to get permission to attend the dance.

When?

Friday, Nov 3, 2023, 02:00 PM

Where?

Esperanza Middle School, Maple Road, Lexington Park, MD, USA

EMS Staff Member of the Month Nomination Form

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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!

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SMCPS Student Mental Health & Wellness

Use this link to visit the SMCPS Student Mental Health & Wellness resource page.
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Student Lunch Accounts

Use this link to put money on your child's lunch account.
EMS Fundraisers SY24
As stated in our back-to-school letter, fundraisers throughout the school year will always be publicized in the SMORE before they occur. Please click the link above for the most up-to-date EMS Fundraiser information.
My School Bucks and the EMS Library in SMCPS
New for 2022, families have the option to pay for lost or damaged resources in My School Bucks. Resources include library books, laptops, chargers, textbooks, consumables, etc.