EJMS Jaguar Weekly April 22-26

Keeping our School Community in the Know

From Principal Pickerill's Pen

EJMS Families,

We had a great week at school with a 6th grade field trip to the KY Horse Park, 5th grade visits from two of our elementary schools, many athletic events, and our 8th grade semi formal dance. We have a busy four weeks of school remaining!

Repeat from last week - Fees from Chromebook Damages

According to the Chromebook contract that was signed at the beginning of the school year: Failure to pay fees may mean students cannot participate in school-sponsored events.

Please note: all school fees, including Chromebook damage replacement costs, must be paid in full in order for students to be eligible to attend extracurricular activities which includes field trips and dances.

Please make sure you login to IC parent portal and pay any outstanding fees on your child’s account. You can also bring money to the office to be applied to the account balance. Additionally, students will not receive a school loaner device unless you have arranged a payment plan or participation in the School Community Service Program.

KSA (Kentucky Summative Assessment) Testing

There are no excused absences for EHO days for East Middle students during the testing dates below. Please make sure your child is at school on time, well rested, and ready to test each day and try to avoid scheduling any appointments during the following testing dates:

Wednesday, May 1st - Reading (all grades)
Thursday, May 2nd - Math (all grades)
Friday, May 3rd - Science (7th grade), Social Studies (8th grade)
Monday, May 6th - Language Mechanics and On Demand Writing (8th grade only)

As part of testing we will have a Good Faith Effort rubric (see below).

Students will earn a point for each item during each day of testing. In order to be eligible for Field Day students must earn at least 13/16 points for 6th grade, 20/24 points for 7th grade, and 27/32 points for 8th grade. Our Field Day will include many outdoor activities on May 15th.

Upcoming Dates - 6th and 7th grade End-of-Year Events

Tuesday, April 23rd - Choir Spring Benefit Concert
Thursday, April 25th - 8th grade Field Trip to Malibu Jack’s
Thursday, April 25th - Band Concert
Friday, April 26th - KSA Pep Rally
Friday, April 26th - EJMS Family Night (Sources of Strength Color Run)
Friday, May 3rd - Matball Tournament
Tuesday, May 7th - 5th grade Parent Night 6:00-7:00

Matball - The EJMS Annual Tournament

Our matball teams are in place - coaches and players are so excited! These next few weeks are for getting the teams ready and for some team banter in the spirit of friendly, though fierce, competition.