Community Newsletter

Mrs. Estenson

10/10 - 11/10 - Intradistrict Transfer Window OPEN for '25-'26 School Year

Tues 10/29 - ELAC Meeting at CHS @ 5:30

Wed 10/30 - Local 342 Training Center Field Trip

Thurs 10/31 - Minimum Day - NO CLUBS!!!

Fri 11/1 - NO SCHOOL: Teacher In-Service Day

• El Dorado Middle School’s dress code is still in effect.
• Masks should not obscure your face or distract from anyone's learning; you MAY wear a medical mask only.
• NO fake blood
• DO NOT WEAR/HOLD anything that resembles a weapon of any kind: toy guns, fake knives, pretend swords, claws, etc.
• You must be able to move freely and safely and participate in all classes. Do not bring props that you must carry.
• No enhanced/fake body parts; keep it G-rated.
• Costumes should not include items with sound effects, lights, or other components that would disrupt the classroom/learning environment.
• Leave extra make-up, glitter, and attachments at home.
• Do NOT bring aerosol cans to school. No silly string, air horns etc.
• Inflatable costumes must be deflated indoors!
• Lastly, do NOT bring, distribute, or sell candy or treats.

The Intradistrict Transfer Application window is now open from Oct 10 - Nov 10.

Information about Intradistrict Transfer is available at: https://www.mdusd.org/families/studentservices/enrollmentcenter/transfers/intradistrict

The application for grades 1-12 will be available through your student's Aeries Homelink Portal. Please log into your Aeries Homelink Parent Portal and click on the pop up to complete the application OR select 'School of Choice Request' under 'Student Info'

As Halloween is this Thursday, we also want to acknowledge “The Day of the Dead/ El dia de Los Muertos”

Dia de los Muertos o Todo Santos/ All Saints celebrates the lives of friends, family, and ancestors who have passed away. Traditions include building altars decorated with photos, favorite foods, and special belongings of loved ones who have died. Marigold flowers, sugar skulls, and the favorite foods and drinks of the deceased are placed on altars as offerings. Families often visit and decorate graves of loved ones at local cemeteries. Parades, festivals, and vigils are also held to welcome the spirits.

The holiday provides a chance to remember our cherished loved ones who have passed and rejoice in their lives. Sharing funny and poignant stories can help us process grief. But for some, the anguish of losing someone close can be profound and enduring.

In order to celebrate here at El Dorado, we are setting up an altar/ ofrenda to commemorate our loved ones who left ahead of us.

Please fill out THIS short form if you would like to sign your student up for any after school club(s).

All clubs are from 3-4pm.

Students attending clubs are expected to arrive on time and should be staying the entire time unless previous communication between teacher leader and parent has taken place.

Students should NOT be leaving campus before clubs start.

All students should be going home (or to ASP) promptly at 4pm. No Glenbrook bus will be available.

Debate Club allows students to learn the fundamentals of having a debate and conversation with people especially about controversial issues … Debate club is also a safe place for students to expression their opinion

Dungeons & Dragons Club (closed for new members) allows students to host and facilitate Dungeons & Dragons and other associated Table Top RPG games as students will create characters within a make believe setting in order to complete a quest or task set by the Dungeon Master

Volleyball Club will be focused on learning and practicing the basic skills in volleyball. It will be a very fun and active space for students who want to see if they enjoy the sport!

Korean Club is where students can learn how to write their own names in Korean and learn characters and phrases. Students will also learn about Korean culture, food, traditions, entertainment, etc.

Homework Club is where students can work on their homework and get basic help from teachers when needed

Science Club is for 7th/8th grade student's only. Students will engage in science experiments and activities related to conservation. They work with other student groups both here at EDMS and at other schools. They will also be eligible to be science docents on two school field trips

El Dorado’s Toro Math Learning Acceleration (TMLA) offers after school support to students who have demonstrated a need for either academic support, or other support related to work completion and organization in math. TMLA is separate from the After School Clubs that also offer general tutoring and homework help. It is a tutoring program directly supported by math teachers. We plan to eventually move toward a peer tutoring program as well.

Based on grades, work completion, or teacher recommendation from the current year so far, we feel that your student would benefit from participating in this program.

Program Outline:

• Students will attend at least two tutoring sessions weekly. Our math teachers will be offering math tutoring Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday after school from 3:00-4 :00 p.m.

• Contracts will be accepted on a first come basis. Only 20 students will be allowed to participate in tutoring sessions each day(It is important to identify what days your student will be committing to attend tutoring on the form below.).

• Students can have no more than two unexcused absences per marking period (Tardies count as absences).

• Students are expected to continue in TMLA until they show that the services are no longer needed( they are passing their math class with a C or higher).

This program began on 10/21/24. Math teachers sent letters home with students who received a failing grade in math for quarter 1. Please ask your student if they received a parent letter from their math teacher. We strongly recommend that you enroll your student in this program, because in the past students who consistently participated in after school math tutoring have been successful. Please contact your student’s math teacher if you did not receive a letter from your student. A copy of the letter can be found here.

Only students who return a signed parent contract may participate.

Ms. Masongsong - masongsongj@mdusd.org

Ms. Porter - porterk@mdusd.org

Ms. Armero-Bernardo - armerod@mdusd.org

Mr. Leuschen - leuschenr@mdusd.org

Mr. Stearman - stearmant@mdusd.org

Join us this October as we celebrate Filipino American History Month! Let's come together to appreciate diversity, foster understanding, and celebrate the unique heritage that enriches our school.

PE Uniforms can be purchased online using the following link using a card. Additionally, cash purchases can be made in the main office.

https://edmswebstore.myschoolcentral.com

As an alternative to purchasing PE clothes through the school, students may wear their own comfortable PE clothes. The requirement is that the top must be a matching color of their grade level (6th Charcoal, 7th Gold, & 8th Maroon). The bottoms must be primarily black. EX: shorts, sweats, leggings or joggers as long as they are black.