#EagleNation Updates
Week of 11/26/23/ Semana del 26/11/23
Week of 5/5/2024 - Semana del 5/5/2024
CELEBRATING CULTURES, STAFF & OUR HEALTH IN MAY
D A T E S T O R E M E M B E R
- 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
May 31: Shakespeare in the Courtyard (6:30 p.m.)
June 2: Shakespeare in the Courtyard (3:00-4:30)
- June 6: LAST DAY for Afterschool Busses
- 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
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK! 5/6-5/10
- Wednesday (5/8): DRESS LIKE A SUPERHERO. This is a fun way to visually show staff we think they are extraordinary. Students also earn an icee pop when they come wearing anything article of clothing displaying a superhero.
- Thursday (5/9): WRITE A NOTE OF APPRECIATION:We want to flood our staff with positive affirmations. Plan to write an email or send in a thoughtful card or note. Teachers relish in being noticed and feeling like their work is impactful.
All Week: Help educators know just how appreciated they are by sharing a message on social media, tagging @NEAToday, and using #ThankATeacher.
CAREER DAY IS COMING TO EASTERN! 5/31
YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW!
Attention EagleNation families! The 2024 yearbook has been sent to the press and will be on sale starting TODAY through May 24. Get yours today!
Go to: http://buytheyearbook.com/
Use ID # 720512 to order EMS’s yearbook
You can order online until May 24
8th Graders: GET READY (ONE STOP SHOP FOR EVENTS)
Parents of 8th grade students: get ready for exciting activities for your student at the end of the year! It is almost time to say, "goodbye" to middle school! Please read the information at this link for a list of the upcoming events.
A MESSAGE FROM THE MEDIA CENTER
May is here! If you find any library books in your spring cleaning, please return them to Eastern’s Library Media Center. All books are due back by May 31st.
A MESSAGE FROM THE EAGLENATION PTSA
EagleNation Families: Upcoming PTSA Events and How You Can Help!
Staff Appreciation Day Next Week!
Help us show our appreciation for Eastern’s dedicated staff by donating cookies, brownies, or other sweet treats. (We have enough other snacks!) Sign up here to contribute.
Eagle Strut Fundraiser – May 17th
Join us for the 2nd annual Eagle Strut sponsored by Perennial Real Estate to support enriching school activities and teacher grants. We're thrilled to have already raised over 80% of our $10,000 goal, thanks to our sponsors and your contributions. Huge thanks to our 2024 EagleNation sponsors! A special shoutout to Perennial Real Estate (Diamond), Michael Orthodontics (Titanium), Nando's (Gold), and Woodmoor Pastry Shop (Silver) for helping us reach our goal! This sponsorship is through the fall.
How to Participate:
Donate: Visit MYBOOSTER.com, search for Eastern Middle School, and support under your child’s first-period teacher.
Volunteer: We need assistance for both the fundraiser and Staff Appreciation Week. Contact us at eastern.ptsa.president@gmail.com.
Spread the Word: Share the fundraiser online to help us reach our goal.
Matching Donation: A second anonymous donor will match the next $1,000 donated, doubling your impact!
General Body Meeting: Don't Miss Out! - Wednesday, May 15th
Agenda: (Zoom - link coming soon)
Follow-up on previous board meeting discussions
Updates on upcoming PTSA events for the rest of the school year
PTSA elections for 2024-2025
Get Involved! We’re seeking nominees (President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, etc) for various board positions. The Eastern Middle School PTSA is vital to our school's success, and we're seeking passionate volunteers to lead the way next year!
Contact: Email eastern.ptsa.president@gmail.com to express your interest or nominate a fellow parent.
Volunteer for the 8th Grade Dance and 8th Grade Post Promotion
Help make the 8th-grade dance and celebration and post promotion unforgettable. Your involvement is crucial!
Thank You! Your support and participation are vital to our success. Together, we can achieve great things for our school community.
Warm regards,
Eastern Middle School PTSA
Mr. Mandel, Holocaust survivor from MC, visits Eastern
On April 23, Mr. Emmanuel Mandel, a Holocaust survivor from Montgomery County, spoke to 7th and 8th grade students at Eastern Middle School. This encounter provided students with the opportunity to learn firsthand from Mr. Mandel's experiences, embodying the resilience and moral character.
EagleNation History Day WINNERS
Congratulations 1st Place MD History Day WINNERS: Farah Hawks & Avani Durvasula, Junior Group Performance, who will represent us at UMD College Park in June.
Congratulations Evelyn Chung (EagleNation PTSA Member) - WINS Service Award
The Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) has announced its recipients for the 27th Annual Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education.
This year’s Distinguished Service Award winners are:
Community Individual
Evelyn Chung, MCCPTA Vice President for Education Issues, Curriculum Committee Chair (EAGLENATION PARENT!)
Farzad Makarehchi, Director of Fixed Operations and Recruiting Specialist, DARCARS
Melissa Regan, Community Advocate
MCPS THINGS TO KNOW
Read MCPS Things To Know from May 2nd to get information about graduation season, upcoming special education resource fair, this year's teacher of the year, parent academy resources, where you can take your student during the upcoming school day off, an opportunity to learn more about traffic and pedestrian safety, good news and much more!
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: (COUNSELING WEBSITE- RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH)
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