EMS March Newsletter

On February 7, students from Eisenhower Middle School were recognized in front of Eisenhower's entire staff and student body for demonstrating the Portrait of a Graduate (P.O.G.) theme of Active Citizens. Many family and friends were also able to be present for this special moment, which is a part of each of our Advisory/Friday Finale assembly days. The students below are commended for getting involved in various clubs, groups and organizations, and making positive contributions to the communities of Eisenhower, Roxbury and beyond!

7th Grade:

Despina Kontogiannis

Desmond Tediashvili

Brielle Michelson

Bradley Staples

Mikhail (Mickey) Saltis

Alexandra Gadek

Vincent Keeler
Marcus Funicelli
AJ Funicelli
Zoe Rivera
Patrick Leavy
Amanda Dawson

8th Grade:

Michelle Romero Moreno

Ethan Springer

Sam Martin

Olivia Corino

Jacquil Washington

Mya Mondo

Avery Ramoo
Luke Pisciotto
Justin Rawa
Stephen Jason
Jack Van Wert

Olivia Akpan (Spotlight on Peer Leaders)

Students - Be sure to check out the bulletin board up front to learn more about why you were selected. If you were absent, be sure to stop by the main office to pick up your certificate, T-shirt, and other EMS gear. We're proud of you and grateful you're a part of our Eisenhower school community.

Looking ahead, the next Student Spotlight theme will be Emotional Intelligence. We will be looking for students who are socially skilled, empathetic, and wise beyond their years!

The EMS Student Spotlight series shines a light on students who exemplify the themes and competencies outlined in Roxbury's Portrait of a Graduate. In addition to being recognized during our Friday Finale Assembly, all honorees receive EMS-branded t-shirts and gear, and will have a bio featured on our Student Spotlight bulletin board in the main lobby.

This month's advisory lesson focused on companionship and the power of positive friendships. During advisory, students viewed a short video and participated in interactive activities designed to get students up, moving around, and interacting with the topic and each other face to face. Please feel free to follow up with your student at home and discuss advisory and how it went in their class.

Advisory takes place monthly, right before each Friday Finale Assembly. These lessons are tailored for middle schoolers with activities that focus on promoting good character, developing social and emotional skills, and fostering a positive school community. All students are invited and encouraged to actively participate in advisory with their homeroom classmates and teacher(s), prior to the start of their period 1 class. Our hope is that this brief break from academics contributes to a positive school culture that all students can thrive within.

After advisory, the entire school community gathers in the auditorium for a "Friday Finale". At this assembly, we announce upcoming events, celebrate the accomplishments of our various arts, athletics and extracurricular programs, and announce the latest recipients of our "Student and Staff Spotlight Awards".

Students - Remember! The teachers are looking to catch you being kind in advance of our next Friday Finale raffle. If you get caught, be sure to place your ticket in the lunchroom bucket so you can be entered for a prize like a Dunkin Donuts, Crumbl or Starbucks gift cards at our next Finale assembly!

Dear Eighth Grade Parents and Guardians:

We hope that this email finds you well! We are in disbelief that it is already March - where has the year gone!?!

Believe it or not, it is already time to begin to think about Step Up happening in just a few short months! We would like to create a bulletin board with each 8th grade student in their Step Up gown paired next to a Pre-school or Kindergarten picture of them (cue the tears!).

If you could please submit a Pre-school or Kindergarten picture of your child by April 15th, it would be greatly appreciated. Please upload only one photo, please. Please link the picture to the following Google Form: Kindergarten Picture Google Form

We will be taking the gown picture here at school! We will give each student their side-by-side picture to take home at the end of the school year!

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Team 8-1: Margery Richman

Team 8-2: Jessica Blewit

Team 8-3: Shannon Rodas

More Key Dates @EMS:

• March 10 - *Deadline extended* Genesis Parent Portal now open until 8:00 AM on 3/10 for RHS Electives course requests.
• CLICK HERE to visit the RHS Course Selection webpage.
• CLICK HERE to review 2/13 letter with tips and additional RHS scheduling info.
• March 17 - Potential school closure day (if no more snow days used before 3/10)
• March 25 - "Serve it Up!" EMS PTO's Students vs. Staff vs. RPD/RFD Volleyball Tournament (2:30-5:00, CLICK HERE for more details)
• The deadline for student teams to sign up is Monday, March 10!
• March 31 - End of Marking Period 3
• April 9 - Jazz Night @ RHS (7:00 PM)
• April 10-12: EMS Drama Club Presents "Beetlejuice, Jr.!" CLICK HERE to order tickets
• April 18-25: Schools Closed for Good Friday and Spring Recess

Want to sign up for the Gala or learn more about the Roxbury Education Foundation (REF)? CLICK HERE to visit the REF website and learn all the ways they can support your student's experience here at Eisenhower and throughout Roxbury!

We are always looking for caring and motivated community members willing to serve as substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and/or teacher's assistants. Please CLICK HERE to view our most recent employment opportunities at Eisenhower and across the district!