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EMS Weekly Update

December 9, 2024

EMS Weekly UpdateDecember 9, 2024
EMS Absence Reporting
Please use this website to report your child's absence for Esperanza Middle School.

🎉November Students of the Month🎉

6th grade

Nicholai H.

Dorothy (Gracie) H.

Sawyer H.

Harper M.

Alexis M.

Scarlet R.


7th grade

Leighton C.

Peyton F.

Macie F.

Johnathan P.

Brinley S.

Alex T.


8th grade

Ryan A.

Adelaide F.

Aubree F.

Connor H.

Theo P.

Kyree S.

Xenia W.

Important Information

Monday, December 9th will be a B day.

Winter Concerts

Our Winter Concerts will take place at 6:00 pm in the EMS Cafeteria on the following dates:

Band - Tuesday, December 10th

Chorus - Wednesday, December 11th

Orchestra - Thursday, December 12th

Holiday Spirit Days

Career Advisor Corner - Ms. McGhee

November was National Career Development Month. EMS staff shared their first jobs with students, displayed on a bulletin board. 8th-grade students completed Naviance lesson 8.1 Success, Risk, & Failure. To succeed, you must take risks and learn from your failures. Taking a risk is just about trying something new. They thought about what new things they might try in High School (clubs, sports, classes, friendships). In addition, they received a college and career readiness guide, “Way to Be” magazine for Maryland students.


6th-grade students completed their first lesson in Naviance, My Foundation. They were able to share their hobbies, interests, and activities. Sometimes, a student’s interest or hobby can influence a future career choice.


7th-grade students will complete their first lesson on Holland’s Code (RIASEC) in December. For more information, watch the YouTube video “Explore the RIASEC.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_47XoPnwaDg

After School Activities

All after-school activities end at 3:30 pm. Two or more late pickups will result in removal from after-school activities.

Monday - Math Counts

Tuesday - None

Wednesday - Honors Chorus

Thursday - Civil Air Patrol

Friday - None

Upcoming Events

Friday, December 20th will be a two-hour early dismissal for students.


Esperanza will be closed for all students and staff for Winter Break from December 23rd through January 3rd. We will reopen for all students and staff on Monday, January 6th.

EMS Staff Member of the Month Nomination Form

Link your Harris Teeter VIC Card!

If you shop at Harris Teeter, please link your VIC card online or tell your cashier during your checkout that you want to link to the Esperanza Middle School account. The account number is 4621. Once the account number is linked, every time you shop 5% of your Harris Teeter brand purchases will be contributed by Harris Teeter to the Esperanza account. It is that easy!

SMCPS Student Mental Health & Wellness

Use this link to visit the SMCPS Student Mental Health & Wellness resource page.

Student Lunch Accounts

Use this link to put money on your child's lunch account.
EMS Fundraisers SY25
As stated in our back-to-school letter, fundraisers throughout the school year will always be publicized in the SMORE before they occur. Please click the link above for the most up-to-date EMS Fundraiser information.
My School Bucks and the EMS Library in SMCPS
Families can pay for lost or damaged resources in My School Bucks. Resources include library books, laptops, chargers, textbooks, consumables, etc. My School Bucks is also used to put lunch money on your child's account.
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