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#EagleNation Updates

Week of 11/26/23/ Semana del 26/11/23

#EagleNation Updates Week of 11/26/23/ Semana del 26/11/23

Welcome to the Week of November 17, 2024

D A T E S * T O * R E M E M B E R

  • November 19: Open House

  • November 21: Thanksgiving lunch in the cafeteria

  • November 25: Early release

  • November 25: Parent Conferences

  • November 25-December 6: Book fair

  • November 26: Early release

  • November 27-29: Schools closed for Thanksgiving

MCPS School Calendar 24-25

Eastern’s Book Fair Is Coming 25 November - 6 December! Read our letter for more details and look for the classic catalog to come home with your student!

Get Your Pictures NOW!

If you are interested in ordering your child’s school picture, families can access the ordering website by going to Find My Code – Legacy Studios, entering your student’s ID number and last name. The website will then redirect you to the viewing and ordering website.

Cell Phone Lockers? Share Your Considerations!

Our PTSA hosted an informative meeting last week and we had a robust conversation about using cell phone lockers at the beginning of the day to protect our students' well-being and allow them to enjoy a distracted free school day. This comes with many considerations and we want to hear from you. Please find the resources from the meeting and feel free to add you considerations.


Basketball Tryouts for 7th and 8th Graders!

Registration for middle school WINTER sports is now open! If your 7th or 8th grader is interested in Girls or Boys Basketball, please register on ParentVUE. All students must have an up-to-date physical on file to try out—no exceptions! Once your physician has completed the Pre-Participation Form, you can upload it to ParentVUE or email it to Eastern’s Athletic Director, Gwen Rosero, at gwendolyn_roserowilliams@mcpsmd.org.

Interest Meeting: Mandatory for students who didn’t try out last year

  • 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 20
  • 🕒 Time: After school
  • 📍 Location: Main Gym
  • Tryouts
  • 📅 Date: Tuesday, December 10 - Thursday, December 12
  • 🕒 Time: After school
  • Location: Cafeteria

Visit Eastern’s Athletic Page for More Information

More Extracurricular Activities Are Coming! (Excel Beyond The Bell- EBB)

Excel Beyond the Bell (EBB), an after-school program that offers academic support and extracurricular activities for middle school students, is coming to Eastern! The program is designed to help students succeed by removing barriers to participation and providing a safe, nurturing environment. Take this 2-minute survey to tell EBB what activities you want for your child.

UPDATES FROM THE PTSA

An Update From Eastern PTSA:

  • A Message From the Eastern Middle School PTSA

    1️⃣ General Body Meeting Recap
    On November 12, Ms. Shorts presented an update on the school’s cell phone policy. If you missed it, you can review the materials here:

    2️⃣ 🎬 See Wicked or Moana 2 While Supporting PTSA!
    Through Nov. 30, 25% of each Regal Movie Ticket Bundle purchased goes back to EMS PTSA. Treat yourself and your family to a movie night this holiday season! Buy here: grouprai.se/regalcinemas48087s.

    3️⃣ 🚦 Dave & Buster’s Holiday Fun
    Get a $20 Power Card and 50% of your purchase goes back to EMS PTSA! Enjoy games, prizes, and holiday fun while giving back. Campaign ends Dec. 31. Buy here: grouprai.se/davebusters51539s.

    4️⃣ 🧥 Support the Eastern Middle School Coat Drive!
    Help keep our students and community warm this winter! We're collecting gently used or new: Winter coats (sizes 10-12, 12-14, 14+) Hats, gloves, scarves, and sweatshirts.

    Drop off donations at Eastern Middle School by November 25th.

    Thank you for your support!

    Eastern Middle School PTSA

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MCPS THINGS TO KNOW

Thursday's message highlighted several key updates like the budget dashboard. The construction students have officially broken ground on the 44th Young American House. Be sure to stay connected with the latest news by visiting our website—don’t miss the superintendent’s video! There are also several student opportunities, including applications for the Rales-O'Neill Scholarship, the C-SPAN Documentary Competition, and the Day of Service to the Environment. Additionally, tickets for the MPSSAA Football Playoffs will soon be available for purchase. You can read the full message here:

https://ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/publicinfo/community/school-year-2024-2025/Community-Update-20241114.html

Mentor and Career Fair for Girls! (11/21)

Click here to find a virtual career fair for girls to meet professional women in nontraditional careers and connect them with potential mentors to help guide them toward their goals

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F A M I L Y * R E S O U R C E S

THANK YOU EAGLE STRUT SPONSORS

* H E R E * T O * H E L P !

Emails and phone numbers for support in the school:


Counselors: (COUNSELING WEBSITE- RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH)

GRADE 6

GRADE 7

GRADE 8


Administrators:


Family Supports:


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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

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