#EagleNation Updates
Week of 11/26/23/ Semana del 26/11/23
Dec. 23-Jan. 1: Schools Closed for Winter Break
Jan. 20: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan. 29: Teacher Grading Day
We’re excited to announce our #EagleNation SWAG fundraiser! This is your chance to stock up on new T-shirts, long sleeves, hoodies, and more while supporting our amazing school community.
Why participate?
Your support directly benefits EMS. From new classroom resources to extracurricular opportunities, every purchase helps us soar higher as a school!
- ⏳ Order Deadline: December 17th
- 🖱️ Order Online: tinyurl.com/EMSSWAG24
- 📦 Delivery Options: Orders will either be mailed directly to your home or available for school pick-up in January.
Show your Eagle pride AND contribute to the success of our school. Thank you for being part of our incredible #EagleNation community! Let’s make this fundraiser a success—order your SWAG today and spread the word!
The Scholastic Book Fair is at Eastern all week!
- IN SCHOOL: Ask your child which day they will be visiting with their English or ELD class.
- ONLINE: Visit our webpage to create an ewallet or send them with cash or electronic payment.
- DONATE: You can also donate to our fund for students who cannot afford to participate in the Fair through Mrs. Hughes’ ewallet (it says 8th grade, but the proceeds will be distributed across all grades) or your student can give a donation to Share the Fair when checking out.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
A Note from EMS PTSA
Hello, EMS Families! We're planning WinterFest for Thursday, January 16, 2025, and we’d love your input: 🎬 Movie Night or 🎲 Game Night? Please take our quick survey by December 4th.
Support PTSA:
- 🎬 See Wicked or Moana 2 and support PTSA!
- 🚦 Dave & Buster’s Holiday Fun – Get a $20 Power Card!
Thank you for helping make WinterFest a success!
Eastern Middle School PTSA
Emails and phone numbers for support in the school:
- Main Office: (240) 740-6280
- Admin Secretary: Ms. Perez: priscilla_b_smith@mcpsmd.org
- Attendance Secretary: Ms. Blanco: isaura_m_blanco-flores@mcpsmd.org
- Front Office Secretary:
- Financial Assistant: Ms. Zhang: rui_zhang@mcpsmd.org
Counselors: (COUNSELING WEBSITE- RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH)
GRADE 6
- (Last Names A-Q): Ms. Meyer jessi_meyer@mcpsmd.org
- (Last Names S-Z): Ms. Birkett shondell_birkett@mcpsmd.org
GRADE 7
- (Last Names A-R): Ms. Greene- rachel_m_greene@mcpsmd.org
- (Last Names S-Z): Ms. Birkett- shondell_birkett@mcpsmd.org
GRADE 8
- Ms. Cwerner cayla_cwerner@mcpsmd.org
Administrators:
- Principal - Ms. Shorts: lisa_n_shorts@mcpsmd.org
- 6th Grade Assistant Principal- Deidre Levin: deirdre_m_mcshealevin@mcpsmd.org
- 7th Assistant Principal- Matthew Kerwin: matthew_f_kerwin@mcpsmd.org
- 8th Grade Assistant Principal- Charles Feamster: charles_s_feamster@mcpsmd.org
Family Supports:
- Parent Community Coordinator - Mirna Medrano-romero: mirna_a_medrano-romero@mcpsmd.org
- PTA President- Shripal Shah: eastern.ptsa.president@gmail.com
#EagleNation: Matching to students, staff & community needs for a 5-Star Experience!
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/easternms
Location: Eastern Middle School, University Boulevard East, Silver Spring, MD, USA
Phone: (240) 740-6280
X : @EasternMS_Prin