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#EagleNation Updates
Week of 11/26/23/ Semana del 26/11/23
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Week of 4/22/2024 - Semana del 22/4/2024
D A T E S T O R E M E M B E R
- April 25: Take Your Child To Work Day
- May 5: 6th Grade Field trip
- May 6- May 10: Teachers and Staff Appreciation Week (May 9th, send your note!)
- May 17: EagleStrut
- May 31: Career Day
- June 7: 8th Grade Dance
- June 10 - Promotion
- June 13: Last Day of School (Half Day)
- TESTING MCAP MATH: 4/26, 5/1, 5/2 & 5/6
EASTERN'S School Year Calendar/ MCPS School Calendar/ MCPS School Calendar 24-25
TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY 4/25
This year, the national Take Your Child to Work Day will be observed on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Montgomery County Public Schools recognizes the importance in engaging our children in the work that we do on a daily basis. MCPS staff and their children are encouraged to participate in Take Your Child to Work Day.
Please note:
- The parent/guardian must submit an attendance note indicating that the student was absent from school to participate in Take Your Child to Work Day.
- Once the note is received, the attendance secretary will update the student’s attendance for that day to EXC (excused).
Linkages to Learning is hosting an Eagles Coffee/Cafe de Aguilas
A moment to pause! Come share coffee, tea and light refreshments with other parents/guardians!
/Un momento de pausa! Venga a compartir un café, un te y un pequeño refrigerio con otros padres!
Learn More About the Upcoming Event on April 25th where they will discuss resources available through Montgomery County Recreation Department./ Obtenga más información sobre el próximo evento el 25 de abril, donde discutirán los recursos disponibles a través del Departamento de Recreación del Condado de Montgomery.
CAREER DAY IS COMING TO EASTERN! 5/31
WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US! Eastern Middle School will be hosting a Career day on May 31st. This day will be full of inspiring presenters that will engage with our students as they explore the variety of future careers/professional opportunities. For more information, check out our Career Day Flyer and look out for any updates!
TEACHER'S APPRECIATION WEEK! 5/6-5/10
A MESSAGE FROM THE EAGLENATION PTSA
Dear Eagle Nation,
Eagle Strut is 21 Days Away on May 17th! Our 2nd annual major fundraiser has a $10,000 goal and needs your support.
Volunteers Wanted
We need event day volunteers for EagleStrut, and Staff Appreciation Week too. Please email eastern.ptsa.president@gmail.com if you can help. More specific information will be shared by our event chairs in the coming days.
Get Ready to Donate to EagleStrut!
We'll be sharing a dedicated email later this week with details on our new donation platform, fundraising goals, and more. We appreciate your support in helping us reach our $10K goal for vital school programs.
Become a Sponsor
We need your help in identifying potential sponsors for Eastern Middle School. Do you know any local businesses our community supports like landscapers, doctors, fitness gyms, handymen, plumbers/HVAC companies, grocery stores, etc. who could support us in return by becoming an Eagle Strut or Eagle Nation sponsor from $250-$2,000? Please contact Shripal Shah at shripal@gmail.com with any leads.
Join a Committee
Volunteer for Staff Appreciation, 8th Grade Dance, 8th Grade Promotion by emailing eastern.ptsa.president@gmail.com.
2024-2025 PTSA Board
Interested in serving on next year's PTSA board? Email Shripal Shah at shripal@gmail.com or Membership Chair Evelyn Chung at evelynchungesq@gmail.com.
Thanks for making the 2nd Annual Eagle Strut soar!
Eastern Middle School PTSA
MCPS THINGS TO KNOW
Here are Things to Know this week at MCPS. Get information about the Asynchronous learning day, newly elected Student Member of the Board (SMOB), how students are spreading awareness about bullying and hate-bias, how you can watch this year's Champions for Children event, upcoming events, a Covid-19 reminder, and good news this week.
8th Graders-(Rising 9th graders) AP NSL or AP US History
Find a Summer Opportunity for rising 9th graders taking AP NSL or AP US History. THe Gilder Lehrman Institute’s History U offers free, self-paced courses in American history to high school students.
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