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#EagleNation Updates
Week of 11/26/23/ Semana del 26/11/23
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Week of 5/19/2024 - Semana del 19/5/2024
We did it! Celebrating Eagle Strut Success
Last week, we were pleased to see our community come out together and our students enjoy the day of celebrating our Eagle Spirit! Our school pulled off $12,423.00 in donations so far for Eagle Strut and we are still collecting donations. Thank you to everyone who supported as this was a community effort!
Enjoy pictures from the fun run below and more in the PTSA message.
D A T E S T O R E M E M B E R
- May 20: Locker Shutdown @ 3:30pm
- May 27: Memorial Day
- May 31: Career Day
- May 31: Media Center Deadline
- May 31: SSL Hours Deadline
May 31: Shakespeare in the Courtyard
June 1: Music in the Parks
June 2: Shakespeare in the Courtyard
June 3: Music Concert (Chorus/ Orchestra)
June 4: Music Concert (Band)
- June 6: LAST DAY for Afterschool Busses
- June 7: 8th Grade Dance
- June 10 - Promotion
- June 12: 8th Grade to Six Flags
- 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
5/20 Locker Shutdown for 23-24
What: All locker use ends on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:30pm.
Students should be prepared to use their backpacks to carry school related items until the end of the year.
Why: All lockers have to be transitioned to new combinations for use during the next school year.
Questions: See Ms. Alexander inthe Main Office, Mr. Feamster, or your child’s 8th period teacher.
Until 5/21: Artwork on Display!
Artwork from Eastern students is on display until Tuesday May 21st (5pm) at the Westfield Montgomery Mall. Drop in to enjoy the ending of this show!
5/22 Interim Reports
Interims are due by teachers on Wednesday, May 15th by 5 pm. They will be available to families and students on Wednesday, May 22nd through Synergy. The MCPS document is linked below for your review.
5/24 Deadline: YEARBOOKS ON SALE
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
5/31 CAREER DAY IS COMING TO EASTERN!
5/31 SSL Hours Deadline
Did your student earn SSL hours this year? The MCPS deadline for submitting all SSL documentation is May 31, 2024. SSL forms for service completed during the 2023-2024 school year will not be accepted after May 31, 2024. SSL should be turned into Mr. Nic Towson, Eastern’s SSL coordinator. The form can be found here.
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 EAGLENATION PTSA
HELP: Volunteers Needed for 8th Grade Events!
As the school year winds down, we understand everyone is busy, but we still need your help. We are actively seeking volunteers for the 8th grade dance and the 8th grade post-promotion party. Your involvement is crucial in making these events memorable for our students. If you are available to assist, please sign up here.
Eagle Strut: We are thrilled to announce that the Eagle Strut held on Friday was a tremendous success! Thanks to our generous sponsors and community members, we have surpassed our fundraising goals and raised overv$12,500. Special thanks to our volunteers who helped make the event so smooth. Your support is truly appreciated. If you haven't had the chance to contribute yet, it’s not too late! You can still make donations at MyBooster.com.
2024-2025 PTSA Elections Recap
We held our general body meeting on May 15th and are pleased to announce the election of the following officers:
- President: Shripal Shah (7th grade parent and current President)
- Vice President: Amy Fitzgibbons (7th grade parent and current MCCPTA delegate)
- Secretary: Evelyn Chung (6th grade parent and current Membership Chair)
- Treasurer: Taylor Stager (7th grade parent and current Staff Appreciation Chair)
However, we still need to fill several committee chair positions. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the following roles, please email us at eastern.ptsa.president@gmail.com:
- Communications Chair
- Fundraising Chair
- Staff Appreciation Chair
- Membership Chair
- PTSA Meeting Program Planner
- Volunteer Recruiter
- CIP Advocate
- Spanish Translation of Documents/Emails
Note: We will send out the recording of the meeting and the presentation deck to everyone later this week.
Let’s continue this momentum into the next school year! Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our school community. It has truly been a privilege to work with you all this year.
Warm regards,
Eastern Middle School PTSA
Email: eastern.ptsa.president@gmail.com
The EagleNation Painted a PLOW!
A group of EagleNation students has competed for a 3rd year in the MCDOT Paint The Plow Contest! The plow was picked up on Friday and judging was on May 18th . We will keep you updated on the results of the competition. Save the picture and look for our EagleNation plow in the winter!
Calling All Coders!
Calling all coders! The Montgomery Blair Informatics Tournament is a student-run competitive programming competition aimed at coders of all experience levels. The tournament is June 8 from 10:00 am-3:30 pm at MBHS. For more information, see the link here.
MCAP Make-Ups
What: All students who missed any MCAP assessments, the last day of the window is May 21, 2024!
Why: We want to have as close to 100% participation from all students.
Caregivers: Please make sure your child has completed all their MCAP assessments & encourage your child to be in school every day.
Questions: See Mr. Feamster, Mr. Kerwin, Ms. Estes, or Ms. Cooper.
MCPS THINGS TO KNOW
Here are things to know for Thursday May 16. Get information about students being celebrate this week for high achievements, events for students and families, how MCPS is working with families to address attendance and more. Read message
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:
- 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