News at EWMMS

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Happy New Year! We hope you had a joyful holiday season and wish you all the best in the year ahead.

As we near the end of the second marking period, we want to remind you that your child will participate in the mid-year i-Ready Diagnostic for Reading and Math from January 13–17. This assessment helps us better understand your child's progress and areas for growth.

To ensure your child is prepared, please encourage them to:

• Bring their fully charged Chromebooks to school each day.
• Get a good night's sleep before each testing day.
• Put forth their best effort during the diagnostic.

We want to remind you of our school's policy regarding electronic devices. Students are prohibited from using cell phones, earbuds, or earphones during school hours. These items should be stored in the student's locker during the school day.

If a student is found using any of these devices, they will be confiscated and held in the office until the end of the day.

We kindly ask your support in reminding your child to follow this policy to maintain a focused and productive learning environment.

Thank you.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

• Attendance
• Be on time- school day 7:10 am-2:10 pm
• Prepared for learning with materials and a charged Chromebook
  
• Follow Cell Phone Policy
  
• Follow Head Gear and Dress Code Policy
  
• Reach out to your child's teacher(s) with academic concerns
• Extra Help is Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday

1. Celebrate Progress: Acknowledge academic and personal achievements to boost their confidence and motivation.
2. Review Goals: Discuss their goals for the year and evaluate progress. Ask if they feel on track and need support in specific areas.
3. Open Conversations: Ask open-ended questions like:
   • "What subject are you most proud of this quarter?"
   • "What's been the most challenging part of school lately?"
4. Address Challenges Early: If they mention struggles, work together to find solutions, whether it's extra practice, tutoring, or better time management.
5. Encourage Reflection: Help them think about habits that worked well this quarter and areas for improvement.

Staying in Contact with Teachers

1. Schedule a Check-In: Email or message teachers to ask for a brief update on your child's progress. Include specific questions or concerns.
2. Monitor Grades and Feedback: Use online portals to check grades, comments, and assignment statuses regularly.
3. Collaborate on Solutions: If issues arise, work with teachers to create an action plan to academic behavioral concerns.

January 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day School Closed

January 29 Lunar New Year- School Closed

January 31 End of Marking Period 2

February 17-21 Winter Recess School Closed