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#EagleNation Updates
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Week of 4/7/2024 - Semana del 7/4/2024
D A T E S T O R E M E M B E R
April
- April 10: NO SCHOOL (Grading for End of Quarter)
- April 11: Cultural Heritage Night
- April 17: Quarter 3 (In Synergy)
- April 18: Quarter 3 (Reportcards in Homeroom)
- April 22: MAKE UP SNOW DAY- (Asynchronous Learning Day for Students)
EagleNation SAVE THE DATES
- May 17: EagleStrut / June 10 - Promotion
EASTERN'S School Year Calendar/ MCPS School Calendar/ MCPS School Calendar 24-25
HIGHLIGHTED DATES
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS- Wednesday, April 10th (Grading and Reporting Day)
4/11: Heritage at CULTURAL HERITAGE NIGHT TUESDAY
- Celebrate the wonderful diversity at Eastern Middle School this Thursday, April 11! We look forward having our entire community together.
PICTURES FROM 7th GRADE FINANCE PARK FIELD TRIP
EagleNation Chorus at Adjudication
TESTING REMINDERS
- Topic: MCAP Assessments ELA
- What: Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program--English/Language Arts
- When: April 9,12, 16, 18, during school from 8:15 to 10:am.
- Important: Be On Time, get plenty of rest the nights before, and Charge Chromebooks the evening prior to assessment.
- NEED: 7th & 8th graders need WIRED headphones (not 6th graders), no bluetooth headphones allowed. (Some provided by school) *Available at the Dollar Store, Five and Below, Walmart, etc.
- Contact: Mr. Feamster by email, if questions and check your emails, texts, and voicemails for any important MCAP assessment updates.
Thanks so much!
MOSAIC WRITING CONTEST WINNERS
Mosaic is a county-wide writing contest run through the Friends of the Library Montgomery County (FOLMC). Entering the contest is optional. For the past couple of years, Eastern had county-level winners. CONGRATULATIONS to this year's winners. Click here to learn more about the contest and EagleNation winners.
6th Grade Winners:
Lawrence Liao’s Poem - Larry’s poem also won Best in Show!
Florence Ou’s Short Story
6th Grade Honorable Mentions:
Kristian Carpenter’s Essay
7th Grade Winners:
Juno Seigel’s Essay
Sofia Ou’’s Short Story
APRIL BOOK NOOK
View the April Book Nook to checkout what’s going on in the Library Media Center this month!
5/17: EAGLE STRUT FUNDRAISER
Please support this effort since it funds the ways the PTSA supports school activities.
- VOLUNTEER: Planning/marketing/setup: eastern.ptsa.president@gmail.com
- DONATE: https://fspta-00016130.memberhub.com/store/items/888707
We need all of our families to support in order to make this a success!
A MESSAGE FROM THE EAGLENATION PTSA
A Note from the Eastern Middle School PTSA
Eastern Middle School Celebrates Our Community!
Mark your calendars for Eastern Middle School's Cultural Heritage Night THIS Thursday, April 11th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (set-up begins at 5:30 PM) at the main gym inside Eastern.
Join us (EMS PTSA, SGA, and Minority Scholars Program) for a vibrant evening celebrating the diverse cultures that make our school so special. Explore cultural tables showcasing traditions, music, and art from around the world, presented by our amazing students.
Here's what awaits you:
- Immerse yourself in different cultures through interactive displays.
- Savor delicious food samples from Palestine, France, South Korea, El Salvador, and more!
- Enjoy live performances by talented Eastern MS and Montgomery Blair HS students.
- Support Ukraine by donating art supplies, toys, and stress relievers for children in bomb shelters (collection boxes will be at the entrance and Ukraine table).
Want to get involved? We're still looking for volunteers to help with set-up, food donations, and decorations! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOwgVmBmVOyOMQLIxdKDTuAWn0uH66JZPD-Ar58TqbjOrAQg/viewform
We hope to see you there for a fun-filled evening celebrating our community's rich tapestry!
Calling All Eagle Supporters! Mark Your Calendars for the Eagle Strut Fun Run - May 17th!
The Eagle Strut is our biggest annual fundraising event, featuring a fun run that Eastern Middle School students participate in during the school day on May 17th. This event supports student clubs, class trips, and educational resources at our school. Proceeds fund vital experiences and resources that enrich our students' learning environment all year long.
We have two PTSA members that are now graciously chairing this event. Stay tuned for more information including a new donation platform to rally support from the Eastern community and local businesses.
Here's how you can be a part of the Eagle Strut's success:
- Volunteer! We need lots of hands for planning, marketing, setting up run courses/activities, distributing water/snacks, and cleanup. Every contribution makes a difference! Contact eastern.ptsa.president@gmail.com.
- Donate! Any amount helps fund academic teams, replace aging technology, enable field trips, and more. Donate online at https://fspta-00016130.memberhub.com/store/items/888707
With our school community's generous support, we can make this fun run event soar to new heights for the benefit of all our students!
Soaring Together,
Eastern MS PTSA
INTERESTED IN PLAYING TENNIS?
Would you like for your student to learn and play tennis after school at Eastern MS? If so, then we are happy to announce that Eastern MS is partnering with the Montgomery County Tennis and Education Foundation (MCTEF) to provide our students with the opportunity to play tennis through our intramural program. Click here to learn more.
MCPS THINGS TO KNOW
Click here to read information about the ability to provide public comment on two board policies, the upcoming solar eclipse, a reminder of the recent safety and security message to families and other good news in the county!
Ravens RISE - Flag Football
Ladies do you want to play flag football and the current players of the Baltimore Ravens football team? Join Ravens RISE on April 6 for a skills clinic in Owings Mills. Led by the Ravens football team and high school coaches, ages 13-18 welcome. Limited spots, $30 registration. Includes Under Armour shirt and Gatorade. Register now! Contact RavensRISE@ravens.nfl.net for more information or to receive financial assistance for sign up. [Click link here to register]
YOUTH SUMMIT CLIMATE
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is hosting the annual Youth Climate Summit on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. at Tilden Middle School, 6399 Tilden Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Details about the event, including mentor interest forms, are available on the event website, which will be updated as more details are finalized.
Students may attend the event as part of a group or as an individual participant. Individual participants will be matched with mentors who will assist with action plan development at the summit.
• 2024 Youth Climate Summit Flyer
• Parent Volunteer Interest Form
• Student Registration FormMontgomery Blair HS’s production of Oliver- 4/25
Coming soon: Montgomery Blair HS’s production
of Oliver! Blair’s productions are always outstanding.
This year, they are offering free tickets to a Thursday
matinee for elementary and middle school students.
For more information, go to the link.
F A M I L Y * R E S O U R C E S
* H E R E * T O * H E L P !
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: Ms. Alexander monica_s_alexander@mcpsmd.org
- Financial Assistant: Ms. Zhang: rui_zhang@mcpsmd.org
Counselors:
GRADE 6
- (Last Names A-R): Rachel Greene - rachel_m_greene@mcpsmd.org
- (Last Names S-Z): Cherine Roberts- cherine_roberts@mcpsmd.org
GRADE 7
- (Last Names A-S) Cayla Cwerner- cayla_cwerner@mcpsmd.org
- (Last Names T-Z): Cherine Roberts- cherine_roberts@mcpsmd.org
GRADE 8
- (Last Names A-S): Genevieve Loving- genevieve_s_loving@mcpsmd.org
- (Last Names T-Z): Ms. Roberts-cherine_roberts@mcpsmd.org
Administrators:
- Principal - Ms. Shorts: lisa_n_shorts@mcpsmd.org
- 6th Grade Assistant Principal- Matthew Kerwin: matthew_f_kerwin@mcpsmd.org
- 7th Assistant Principal- Charles Feamster: charles_s_feamster@mcpsmd.org
- 8th Grade Assistant Principal- Deidre Levin: deirdre_m_mcshealevin@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
Excellence at Eastern MS #Eaglenation/ WE'RE BETTER TOGETHER!
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