#EagleNation Updates

Please join the Montgomery County Recreation Department as they host a Virtual Informational Session on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, from 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM. The virtual doors will open at 6:00 PM. Please see the link for more information.

Arrival and dismissal has become more complex as the enrollment at our school has risen over the last three years and we need your help to KEEP OUR STUDENTS SAFE.

Adults are assigned outside for the role of supporting the safe crossing of our children. Please do NOT drop students off on Franklin Ave. It may seem quicker on a busy morning, but we need staff outside to focus on the children who are crossing and entering from multiple locations. The front of the school is not allocated crossing guards or traffic guards; therefore, it is up to the adults to make safe decisions in the morning that will support keeping ALL of our children safe.

Please Do Not:

• Pick up or drop off on Franklin
• Block our neighbors driveways
• Speed in the car circle
• Form multiple lanes in the car circle

Please Do:

• Pack extra patience for all children to get picked up
• Plan for dismissal to last from 3:00-3:15 (Most cars are gone by 3:12)
• Prioritize the safety of student pedestrians

Montgomery County has a system in place to inform parents and staff of disruptions to school schedules due to inclement weather. Please see the information linked here.

The BOE approved the new school calendar for 2025-2026. The calendar is linked here.

The CEO of Romance Petals visited Eastern Friday at the invitation of our Career Advising Coach, Ms. Afram. The CEO shared her business experience with students and students created bouquets and delivered them all around the school to staff. Check out the link to see pictures and details!

From the Eastern Middle School PTSA: Sweet Treats for Staff & Dave & Buster’s Fundraiser

1. Sweet Treats for Staff – December 18
Help us send our staff into winter break with treats! We need:

• Cookies, cakes, fruit
• Hot cocoa, cider, tea

How to help:

• Send items with your student next Wednesday morning
• Or, arrange a drop-off with me ahead of time

Sign up here: Sweet Treats Sign-Up

2. Dave & Buster’s Fundraiser – Ends Dec. 31
Buy a $20 Power Card, and 50% goes to PTSA!

• Purchase online: D&B Power Card Link
• Redeem at any location

Perfect for family fun, date nights, or holiday gatherings!

Thank you for supporting Eastern MS!

Please see the link for information on the Youth Leadership Initiative, and the availability of backpacks and school supplies.

Linkages to Learning is offering a PEP parenting classes in Spanish via Zoom for 20 parents only. First come first serve! Classes will start Jan. 8th to February 12th. Feel free to contact nelliott@ymcawashdc.org if you have any questions.

• ENGLISH FLYER
• Newsettter en español

English / español / 中文 / français / Português / 한국어 / tiếng Việt / አማርኛ

Use this link to find the Student Welfare and Compliance website for details.

The Special Education Resource Fair will be held from 5:30–7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15 in the auditorium at Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville. This event is open to all parents who have children with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). MCPS families can learn more from community organizations about after-school activities, summer programs and tutoring.

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:
• Financial Assistant: Ms. Zhang: rui_zhang@mcpsmd.org

Counselors: (COUNSELING WEBSITE- RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH)

GRADE 6

• (Last Names A-Q): Ms. Meyer Jessica_A_Meyer@mcpsmd.org
  
• (Last Names S-Z): Ms. Birkett shondell_birkett@mcpsmd.org

GRADE 7

• (Last Names A-R): Ms. Greene- rachel_m_greene@mcpsmd.org
• (Last Names S-Z): Ms. Birkett- shondell_birkett@mcpsmd.org

GRADE 8

• Ms. Cwerner cayla_cwerner@mcpsmd.org

Administrators:

• Principal - Ms. Shorts: lisa_n_shorts@mcpsmd.org
• 6th Grade Assistant Principal- Deidre Levin: deirdre_m_mcshealevin@mcpsmd.org
• 7th Assistant Principal- Matthew Kerwin: matthew_f_kerwin@mcpsmd.org
• 8th Grade Assistant Principal- Charles Feamster: charles_s_feamster@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

• Online Bullying Reporting
• Formulario para Reportar Acoso, Hostigamiento o Intimidación
  

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