Good afternoon,

It is hard to believe that we are quickly coming into the last stretch of this school year. We are looking forward to the next several weeks and all the great events happening at EHMS. With any events coming up, please look for communication sent through the Panther Post or Parentsquare. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Best,

Christina & Emily

Mon May 6th - Fri May 10th - Teacher Appreciation Week!

Mon May 6th - Board of Education Meeting, Town Hall, 6:30 pm

Wed May 8th - School Nurse Appreciation Day!

Fri May 10th - EHMS PTO Panther Prowl!

Wed May 15th - EHMS Band and Chorus Spring Concert, EHHS Auditorium, 6:30 pm

Fri May 17th - Grade 7 Dance! 6:00 - 8:00

Tues May 21st - 8th Grade Capstone Convention 6:00

Team newsletters are linked below! Enjoy our latest editions from our teams including Unified Arts!

EAST HAMPTON MS ATHLETICS SCHEDULE MAY 6 - MAY 10 (subject to change)

MONDAY, MAY 6

East Hampton baseball/softball at Portland MS, 2:20 dismissal, 2:30 bus.

Baseball at Rose Hill, 3:30 pm start.

Softball at Rose Hill, 4 pm start.

TUESDAY, MAY 7

Baseball/Softball practice 2:35 until 5 pm

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

RHAM MS baseball/softball at East Hampton MS, 3:30 pm game.

THURSDAY, MAY 8

Softball practice 2:35 until 5 pm

No Baseball practice!

FRIDAY, MAY 9

East Hampton baseball/softball at McGee MS (Berlin), 2:20 dismissal, 2:30 bus, 3:30 pm game.

We are excited to celebrate and thank our teachers next week! Join Student Council for a week of recognizing our teachers.

A special shoutout to this year's recipients of the Teacher Appreciation awards! Mrs. Berube, Mrs. Gieras and Mrs. Terribile were each recognized by their fellow teachers for their ongoing contributions to the school. Congratulations!

Our Panther Ambassadors planned various activities through last week to celebrate National Youth Violence Prevention Week. During the week, the activities were about kindness, peace and promoting healthy activities. Below are some pictures throughout the week.

On Monday night, the 20th Annual Special Olympics Unified Sports Awards Banquet was held at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. Sue Freeman, our coach, was honored in 15 years of service within the unified program. We are so grateful for Sue's time and commitment to bringing this program to the middle school. We were especially excited to honor our student athletes - Virun Kulatunga and Alexander Farrell! They were presented with the Mike Savage Teammate Award. Congratulations!

7th graders were applying transformations to a polygon on a grid and determining the vertices. In the activity they were working on the goals of the lesson which were to create a drawing on a coordinate grid of a transformed object using verbal descriptions, and to identity what information is needed to transform a polygon. Students were strategic in their questioning to each other to get as much information as possible for the transformation!

Grade 7 students celebrated the end of their Historical Fiction Unit with designing a Bento Box for their final projects. Students chose 5-6 items to symbolize various elements from their novels. Students photographed their items or created a collage on Google Slides. Each item is linked to a description and explanation of how it represents the characters, conflict, themes, and symbols of the novel.

We are coming into the last couple months of school which means big transitions for our 8th graders. We are looking forward to all the events that will be taking place for them. Below are some save the dates for these. As we get closer, more information will be shared out.

SAVE THE DATE!

8th Grade Capstone Convention - May 21st at 6:00 pm

Grade 8 Step Up Ceremony - June 6th at 1:00 pm

Grade 8 Semi-Formal Dance - June 6th at 6:30 pm

High Meadow Class Trip - Friday June 7th

Freshman Orientation at EHHS - August 21st 1:00 - 3:00

Here are some 8th grade Capstone projects looking for community support!

Our 8th graders are nearing their Capstone Convention event. On Tuesday May 21st, students will be sharing their projects and the work they have put in throughout the year. Our students recently put together a news article to publicize their projects. Here are just a few of the student's articles highlighting some of the great projects to see at the convention! We hope to see you at this year's Capstone Convention starting at 6:00!

Please see the linked presentation if your child is interested in volunteering to help out at the 2024 Special Olympics.

Yesterday the EHMS Bike Team competed in its first race of the season at Moran Middle School in Wallingford. Two Panthers had great races... Abbie Hambidge won first place and Charlotte Daniels finished third on the girl's podium. Other notable finishes were Grayden O'Hearn and Tyler Roman... both finishing in the top 10 for the boys.
The Panthers will race again soon and will eventually wrap up their Short Track Series here at EHMS at the end of the month.

As we move into the final stretch of the 2023-24 school year, we invite you to share your feedback and reflections with us. While we are proud of the work we do, we are always looking to improve and implement best practices that will meet the needs of every learner at East Hampton Middle School. Please use this link below to provide your feedback about your child's experience: Parent Feedback Survey

Looking for a way to give back? Want to help make the world a better place? Then please join the EarlyAct Club at any of our upcoming events and opportunities to spread compassion! ALL are welcome and no previous club experience is required. Check out our rolling monthly agenda to see where you can help us to make a difference!

East Hampton Middle School

YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW!

Payment is cash or check ONLY.

Yearbook Cost: $30

Cash or checks accepted.

Please make checks payable to: EHMS

Return form to Mrs. Buchan in the office.

You can also email: cbuchan@easthamptonct.org with your students name, grade and homeroom.

Students can bring payment to the front office.

IT'S TIME TO RAISE THE BAR!!!





We need a BIG pledge push to even come close to our Panther Prowl fundraising goal...the next classroom incentive is all about ice cream sandwiches!

EVERY CLASS with a pledge total of at least $400 by the end of Monday night will receive an ice cream sandwich delivery on Tuesday, courtesy of the EHMS PTO.

This year, our goal is to raise funds to begin making much-needed improvements to the lighting and sound systems for plays and productions in the Commons, purchase outdoor play/PE equipment, install new benches in front of our school and to continue awarding mini-grants and funding student activities.

Please help our students reach their goal of raising $10,000 for our school!

And remember, don't let the awesome raffle prizes get away! After the Prowl pledging closes, raffles begin at the $25 pledge level with prizes increasing in value as total pledge levels increase. Students raising $300 or more will be entered to win a brand-new Meta Quest 2 VR Headset.

So, which homerooms are leading the pledge pack?

FIRST PLACE: Mr. Kiser's class with $200
SECOND PLACE: Mrs. Wosleger's class with $170
THIRD PLACE: Ms. McCabe's class with $115
FOURTH PLACE: Mrs. Aiken's class with $100
FIFTH PLACE: Ms. Seeley's class with $95
See the full leaderboard by following the link at the end of this message!

We have raised a total of $1,190 so far with only 42 students registered. **If EVERY student registered and raised just $25 we would meet our $10,000 goal**

Pledges have come in from 6 different states so far - Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, Florida and Arizona! Register now and share your fundraising webpage with family and friends across the country to help achieve our goal and to have your student entered into the raffles.

Raffle prizes include a Meta Quest 2 VR Headset, Stanley IceFlow tumblers, YETI rambler, EHMS hoodies, 4-pack Yard Goats tickets, LED flying disc frisbee, inflatable lounger, EHMS flannel PJ pants, Adidas sack packs, Carhartt cap, spirit wear gift certificates, waterproof Bluetooth clip speaker, color-changing Bluetooth party speaker, Bluetooth telescopic selfie stick, friendship bracelet making kits, Pinshack arcade gift cards and DQ, Chatham Creamery, Dunkin’ and Starbucks gift cards. Some raffle winners will get to choose an activity from the PBIS activity menu!
The top fundraising student will earn a special "free time" activity of their choice to share with several friends during the school day! The top raising homeroom will also be rewarded with a celebratory breakfast.

Parents, please register your student at the website below and share with friends and family - every pledge counts!

If you or family and friends would prefer to donate via cash or check, please send donations to school in an envelope marked "Panther Prowl" and PLEASE include your student's name and homeroom teacher. This way we can ensure that the donation is credited to their individual and classroom totals for the raffles and prizes.

THANK YOU for helping to achieve our “reach for the stars” goal of $10,000!
If you have any questions, please let us know at ptoehms@gmail.com

1. Register your student by visiting: https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/event-webpage/66167a411b2ee
2. The School Identifier: 6435ab27ddfe7
3. Use the student fundraising webpage to promote online donations through email & social media.
4. Check with your employer. Some companies will match donations.

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.

School breakfast is a great way for students to start their school day and its FREE to everyone!

Please review your student(s)’s available balance for any lunch purchases at our secure “e-Funds for Schools” portal: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56523 Funds should be added on an as needed basis to ensure the account balance covers all purchases.

Communications to families about your meal account come directly from the payment portal. Please be alert to these emails and remove from your “junk” status the following addresses:

easthampton@mealmagic.cloud

easthampton@Familyportal.cloud

On Tuesday, Kate Caselli, our Director of Nutrition Services with in the café providing student's a plant-based taste testing. Students were offered a sample of Tropical Tempeh with Pineapple. While tempeh was a new ingredient to most, the familiar flavors of ginger and soy sauce were appealing! The recipe if you would like to try is below!

This week we also celebrated School Lunch Hero Day! Thank you to our amazing team at EHMS!

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.

Access to the East Hampton attendance policy is available HERE

A reminder to those students who have been excused from PE/sports due to injury: A note from the Doctor is required in order to resume activities. The note can be emailed, faxed or handed in at the school.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Melanie King
EHMS Nurse
860-365-4060 Ext 5
Fax 860-365-4064
mking@easthamptonct.org

If your child is having any Chromebook or technology issues please click on the link below to do some troubleshooting: EHMS TroubleShooting Tips

If the troubleshooting doesn't work click on the link below to submit an IT work ticket:

Chromebook Trouble Ticket

Please encourage your child to take pride and care in their device. Below is a video to review the proper care of Chromebooks with your child.

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!

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