May/June Newsletter 2025

EMS families,

It’s hard to believe we’re already approaching the end of what has been an amazing school year! Time has flown, and I’m not quite sure how we got here so quickly. This year, we placed a strong emphasis on student accountability and ownership of learning, and it has been truly inspiring to watch our students reflect on their academic progress and set meaningful goals. The growth we saw from fall to winter was incredible, and I’m confident we’ll see even more gains this spring.

Thank you for sharing your children with us. It is an absolute joy to come to work each day and be part of their journey. Whether it’s laughing together, being inspired by their kindness, or hearing their stories, there’s never a dull moment—and my heart is full because of them. To our 8th graders and our 8th grade parents, we wish you all the best as you transition to high school. You are a special group, and I know you will thrive in this next chapter. To our 6th and 7th graders, I’m excited to watch you grow into leadership roles next year and continue building on the momentum we’ve created.

I am incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received from our families throughout the year. From our amazing PTO to the many volunteers and supporters behind the scenes, your involvement has made a real difference. So many of the wonderful events and opportunities our students and staff have experienced wouldn’t have been possible without you—thank you!

While much of my time is already spent planning for next year, we’ll be sending out beginning-of-the-year dates soon so you can mark your calendars. But for now, let’s not rush. In just a few weeks, we’ll take a well-deserved break—a time to relax, reconnect with family and friends, revisit hobbies or try something new. Be present and intentional in these moments—they pass by quickly. Please encourage your child to finish strong, and from all of us here, we wish you a safe, joyful, and restful summer.

Warmly,

Melissa Titsworth
Principal

Grand Blanc East Middle School

May 2.......................Team 4 field trip - U of M Flint Science Day

May 5.......................Team 2 field trip - Ligon Nature Center

May 12.....................Team 3 Field Trip - Detroit Zoo

May 13.....................Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., Cafeteria

May 17.....................FISH Feed The Bus, GBHS

May 19.....................Board of Ed. Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Perry Board Rm

May 20.....................Band Concert, 7 p.m., Gym

May 21.....................Donut Sales by PTO in Atrium, 7:55-8:05 a.m.

May 23.....................1/2 Day School, 11:29 a.m. dismissal

May 23.....................All Library Books Due

May 26.....................No School, Memorial Day

May 27.....................Spring Choir Concert, 7 p.m., Cafeteria

May 30.....................EMS Drama Production, 5:30 p.m., Cafeteria

June 2 - 5.................High School Sideline Cheer tryouts, 5-7:30 p.m., West Campus Cheer Room

June 3 - 9.................World Language Exams

June 4.......................Donut Sales by PTO in Atrium, 7:55-8:05 a.m.

June 9......................Teams 3 & 4 Field Trip to Groveland Oaks Beach

June 9-10................Algebra Final Exams

June 11....................8th Grade Field Trip - Groveland Oaks Beach

June 12....................8th Grade (student only) Dress-Up Day/Donuts

June 12....................8th Grade Recognition Event - 4:30-6:00 p.m. - details to follow

June 12....................Team 1 Field Trip - Skateland

June 12....................Team 2 Field Trip - Splash Village

June 13....................8th Grade - Cedar Point

June 13....................Last Day of School - Half Day, 11:29 a.m. dismissal for all students

June 23....................Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Perry Center Board Room

June 27....................EMS Office Closes for Summer Break

Please plan to join us at East Middle School on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. as we wish our 8th-grade students a final farewell. Families will be asked to use a link that will be shared later to sign up for this event. We look forward to seeing all our 8th-grade students, wishing them well, and celebrating their time at EMS!

With the days warming up, students tend to test the limits of what is, or what is not, acceptable dress for school, as well as general policies & procedures, so please take a moment to remind them of these rules:

• No hats or hoods allowed during the school day.
• Shorts should have a minimum of a 3 inch inseam. If the shorts need to be adjusted all day due to riding up, they are not long enough.
• No crop tops - stomachs should not be exposed at all.
• No shirts with spaghetti straps or visible undergarments - straps should be 3 fingers wide at the top of the shoulder.
  
• Clothing should not contain any inappropriate logos/graphics.
• No cell phones, headphones or earbuds/airpods are allowed during the school day. They should be turned off and put away from the time the students enter the school building until the end of the day.

Parents & Guardians: Please try to be aware of dangerous and/or destructive social media trends! These online “challenges” can turn into real-life actions with serious consequences. One recent trend intentionally damages student Chromebooks and can cause injury and possibly even start a fire. Aside from the obvious safety concerns, damaging school property can lead to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from school, as per our GBCS Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook (available on the district website). Please talk to your student about the consequences of these challenges that are usually not mentioned online.

In order to get our collection ready for next year, it's important that students return all library books by May 23rd. Any books that have been lost should be reported to Mrs. Pallay in the library. Fines for lost items can be paid for using SchoolPay - https://gbcs.schoolpay.com/

The EMS PTO will offer it's final donut sales of the year on May 21 & June 4. Donuts are available from 7:55-8:05 a.m. and the cost is $2 for 1 or $5 for 3.

Also of note from the PTO, the May meeting has been canceled. We would like to thank all of our PTO participants this year for their hard work. See you in September!

PTO is asking for donations for positive student behavior as we wrap up the school year. Please click below to sign up to donate!

Please use the button below to access our Athletics page!

East Middle School Sideline Cheer tryouts for 2025-2026

7th & 8th grade will be June 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2025 after school - make sure you have physical on file!!

Click here to sign up:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rd2G4RUOSr6BuGsQ8BOfoUWL8UwDeU4ytlJJ2gvIV6U/preview

Mandatory parent meeting on the June 5th @ 5:30 pm.

The 2025-26 online registration for current students of Grand Blanc Schools is now available. Parents are required to complete the annual online registration through your ParentVUE account prior to picking up schedules in August.

Please visit grandblancschools.org and click on “Online Registration” from the homepage.

GBCS will be accepting K-6 district of choice applications on a limited basis. Please use the link below to view the guidelines for district-of-choice students. We ask that you read the requirements very carefully. This is for NEW students living OUTSIDE the Grand Blanc School district.

Applications accepted Monday, June 16, 2025 - Tuesday, July 15, 2025 by 4:30 p.m.

School of Choice Information Letter.

Our EMS Office will close on Friday, June 27 and will remain closed until Monday, August 4th. If you need assistance during the weeks we are closed, please call 810-591-1695 and our central office staff should be able to help you.