Good afternoon,

We hope everyone had a good snow day yesterday! It is hard to believe that we are already in December. We are looking forward to the next three weeks and know how quickly they will go by! As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's individual teachers or to your child's Team Leader.

Best,

Christina & Emily

Tues. Dec. 17th - EHMS PTO Meeting at 5:30 in the library

Mon. Dec. 9th - Board of Education Meeting at Town Hall 6:30pm

Tues. Dec. 17th - EHHS visit of Jazz Band & Voices for 8th graders

Wed. Dec. 18th - Project Oceanology Meeting #3

Fri. Dec. 20th - Early Release Day Students Dismissed at 12:35

Mon. Dec. 23rd - Wed. Jan. 1st - No School for Winter Recess

A calendar view of before and after school activities is linked below and included on the calendar on Parentsquare.

The 7th grade math students have successfully completed their unit on the area and circumference of a circle. Throughout this unit, they learned how to identify the radius and diameter of a circle, as well as how to calculate the area and circumference using key formulas, such as A=πr2 for area and C=2πr for circumference. To prepare for the upcoming test, the students participated in a quest filled with a variety of problems, ranging from basic calculations to more complex problems. These activities were designed to challenge their understanding and provide practical, real-world applications of the concepts. The quest gave students the opportunity to work through different types of problems, helping them build confidence and strengthen their skills in preparation for the final assessment.

Monday we held our annual Capstone Kick-Off Town Hall with 8th graders as we introduce them to the Capstone project. Capstone handbooks were sent out on Parentsquare on Monday.

8th grade students launched their Capstone Experience with an assembly that introduced them to the concept of a capstone project. As part of this exciting journey, students will select a topic they are passionate about and take meaningful action. Throughout the week, they used FLEX time in their homerooms to brainstorm ideas and explore potential directions for their projects.

Last week we held our first ever PBIS Pep Rally. Our Unified Sports team members kicked off the week by visiting each homeroom to discuss the importance of inclusion and what Unified Sports means.

Last Wednesday afternoon, we hosted our PBIS Pep Rally. Captains from each Fall team took the stage to introduce their squads and highlight their accomplishments from the season. The event transitioned into an exciting basketball game featuring staff members and the Unified Sports team, with students enthusiastically cheering for both sides. The rally concluded with a thrilling grade-level free-throw competition. With the year-long grade-level contest neck and neck, we can’t wait to see which grade will come out on top by the end of the year!

In Family and Consumer Science classes, students practiced their measurement skills by baking pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. They adjusted the recipe by halving the measurements to create the perfect portion for their team. Through teamwork and collaboration, students successfully baked a batch of tasty cookies!

Below are students who have received Positive Office Referrals for their behaviors that have exemplified our PBIS pillars of Respect, Responsibility, Compassion and Pride. Students were able to choose a reward from our menu of options like eating outside with friends or prizes that we have. Great job! Some of the students rewarded are pictured below:

6th Graders

Moses Simon, Audrey Embacher, Nathan McDowell

7th Graders

Cameron Marzi, Cameron Meacham

8th Graders

Aloma Johnson, Ryan Flannery, Mason Tierney, Jacob Armitage, Emily Baer, Reagan Moquin, Kayleigh Philbrick, Brooke Bellemare, Meadow Hart, Gianna Jarzabek, McKenna Landress, Connor Guarino, Taylor Carrasquillo

Thank you to our EHMS PTO that provided a sweet treat for staff members last week!

Dec 9 - Dec 13 (subject to change)

MONDAY, DEC 9

East Hampton boys basketball at Griswold MS (Rocky Hill), 2:20 dismissal, 2:30 bus, 3:30 pm game.

Griswold MS girls basketball at East Hampton MS, 3:30 pm game.

Cheer not attending-No Cheer Practice

TUESDAY, DEC 10

Girls Basketball 2:35 until 4:30 pm

Boys Basketball study hall with Mrs. A in room 29 (2:35 until 4:15 pm)

Boys Basketball 4:30 until 6 pm

Cheer Leading practice 2:35 until 4:30 pm

WEDNESDAY, DEC 11

East Hampton girls basketball at William Johnston MS (Colchester), 2:20 dismissal, 2:30 bus, 3:30 pm game.

William JMS boys basketball at East Hampton MS, 3:30 pm game.

Cheerleading attending game!

THURSDAY, DEC 12

Girls Basketball 2:35 until 4:30 pm

Boys Basketball study hall with Mrs. A in room 29 (2:35 until 4:15 pm)

Boys Basketball 4:30 until 6 pm

Cheer Leading practice 2:35 until 4:30 pm

FRIDAY, DEC 13

East Hampton boys/girls basketball at Hale Ray MS, 4:15 pm bus.

Boys game at 5:30 pm

Girls game at 7 pm

Note: No JV game. No return bus, pick up at Hale Ray MS

Note: players should come dressed in uniforms, with a sweatshirt or jacket on.

Cheer Leading practice 2:35 until 4:30 pm

Note: they are not attending the away game!

Friendly reminders from your school nurse:

*School field trips are starting to pop up! Please make sure I have your child's medication/s in the health office so that they may participate.

*There are lots of germs going around right now so please remember to keep your child home if they are not feeling well. Even if it's just for the morning so you can reevaluate and send them to school if they have improved. Reminder that you should be fever-free for 24 hours to return to school WITHOUT fever reducing medication. Students must be able to keep food and fluids down (without vomiting or diarrhea) in order to return.

Thank you for your continued support!

Per the East Hampton Board of Education’s Attendance Policy and Connecticut statute, parents and guardians may only approve the first 9 absences of the school year with a parent note. Absences 10 and above can only be excused with further documentation and under specific circumstances.

In addition, if a student has four unexcused absences in one month or 10 unexcused absences in a year they are classified as truant. If a child misses 18 or more days in a school year – excused or unexcused absences – the student is classified as chronically absent.

A phone call is appreciated, but only an email to our attendance inbox or written note can officially excuse absence 1 through 9. Below is our attendance email:

Note: Between the school name and the word Attendance is a underscore ( _ )

EHMS_Attendance@easthamptonct.org

If a student has four unexcused absences in one month or 10 unexcused absences in a year they are classified as truant. If a child misses 18 or more days in a school year – excused or unexcused absences – the student is classified as chronically absent.

The East Hampton Board of Education and the school community as a whole promote a secure and productive school climate, conducive to teaching and learning that is free from threat, harassment, any type of bullying behavior, and teen dating violence. Therefore it shall be the policy of the Board that bullying and/or teen dating violence committed against a student by another student is prohibited. The Board believes that a school environment in which students feel safe, supported, engaged and helpfully challenged is optimal for learning and healthy development. The Board seeks an environment in which students and adults feel socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically safe; an environment that is free of harassment, intimidation, teen dating violence and bullying. Our website provides links to various policies and reporting forms including our Safe School Climate Plan. Hard copies are also available in our main office. If at any point you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to building administration for further assistance.

Happy New Year! Did you resolve to be more on top of your and your child’s health this year? Here’s an easy solution: Sign your child up for School-Based Health Care. Your child’s school works with Community Health Center, Inc.’s School-Based Health Care program to provide health services to your child during the school day. This means they won’t miss as much class and you don’t need to miss work to support their health care needs. Learn more about the services offered at your child’s school and enroll today at SBHC1.com!

The attached bulletins below were developed through a collaborative effort among the Department of Children and Families, the Department Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Office of Child Advocate, the Department of Public Health, the State Department of Education, and the Governor's Office. The content includes information on suicide, helpful tips to support people of all ages, and where to go for additional support and resources.

Board of Education Statement on School Safety: The East Hampton Board of Education is committed to a safe and secure learning environment that honors and celebrates the diversity of our students, our community, and our nation. The Board of Education in partnership with the school community will not tolerate any threat of violence in the schools or any hate speech that targets any race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Each student is held to the highest standards of responsible decision making within a culture that is expected to foster compassion, caring, and empathy.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement of the East Hampton Public Schools: The school community of East Hampton is committed to the mission of honoring and celebrating the diversity of our students, our community, and our nation. We strive to guide our students to conscious, deliberate, individual and collective actions that cultivate the respect of all races, religions, and social backgrounds. Our school community endeavors to produce graduates who are equipped with a greater understanding of the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nondiscrimination Statement of the East Hampton Public Schools: The East Hampton Board of Education, in compliance with federal and state law, affirms its policy of equal educational opportunity for all students and equal employment opportunity for all persons. It is the policy of the District to promote nondiscrimination and an environment free of harassment regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability (including but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability, or learning disability), genetic information, marital status, or age or because of the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, or age of any persons with whom the individual associates. The District shall provide to all students without discrimination, course offerings, counseling, assistance, employment, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The District shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The District shall make reasonable accommodations for identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with federal and state statutes and regulations.

Email: camaral@easthamptonct.org
Website: https://www.easthamptonps.org/o/ehms
Location: 19 Childs Road, East Hampton, CT, USA
Phone: (860) 365 4060