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EMS Weekly Update

February 3, 2025

EMS Weekly UpdateFebruary 3, 2025

2nd Marking Period Celebrations

Congratulations to all of our students for demonstrating the SR2 expectations! It shows, with 55.2% of our students earning honor roll or highest honors for the second marking period. 130 students had perfect attendance for the second marking period. We also had 84.2% of our students NEVER receive a referral for the second marking period. We will be celebrating on Friday, February 7th, with certificates and a no-referral celebration!

Thank You, School Counselors

National School Counseling Week will be celebrated Feb. 3-7, 2025, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. The 2025 theme is: School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive. National School Counseling Week, presented by ASCA--American School Counselor Association, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.


Thank you, Ms. Abney, Ms. Gibb, and Mr. Tompkins!

EMS Absence Reporting
Please use this website to report your child's absence for Esperanza Middle School.

Important Information

Monday, February 3rd will be an A day.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Many citizens are concerned about reports in the media relative to ICE Raids and want to know how their local school systems plan to handle the issue. SMCPS will adhere to the guidance provided by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Please read A Guide for Students, Families, and Local Education Agencies on the MSDE website. Our actions are bound by law, and our administrative staff consistently ensures compliance.


As a reminder during our winter season, students are not permitted to wear blankets in the building. Additionally, students cannot wear ski masks in the building. Please contact your child's Assistant Principal with any questions.

Support the EMS Theater

Support the EMS Theater by getting Chipotle for dinner on Tuesday, February 4th! This fundraiser will take place from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at the Lexington Park location. Mention the EMS fundraiser when you order in person or put in the fundraiser code Z7WFVEH into the "promo code" section on your online pick-up order (fundraiser does not work with delivery).

Event Information

6th Grade Dance

This dance will take place right after school for 6th-grade students ONLY; students must be picked up at 4:00 p.m. Parents do not need to come inside to pick up students. Students will be released to the parking lot at 4:00 p.m. to go home. The permission slip to attend the dance is below and available in the cafeteria starting Monday, February 3rd. The cost to attend the dance is $5.00. Students must have their $5.00 and signed permission slip during homeroom on Friday, February 7th, to get their dance wristband. No dance wristbands will be sold after homeroom, and no students can call home to get permission to attend the dance.

When?

Friday, Feb 7, 2025, 02:00 PM

Where?

Esperanza Middle School, Maple Road, California, MD, USA

Career Advisor Corner - Ms. McGhee

In January, 6th graders completed their 2nd Naviance lesson, Taking Responsibility. They talked about how being responsible builds trust with others and confidence in themselves. SAIL students met Mrs. McGhee, and they completed a Career Family Tree worksheet to talk about family members’ jobs. 8th graders visited the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center. They were able to see and learn about several different programs available to them in high school. In addition, Nurse Krum talked with some students interested in a health career during a Lunch & Learn activity.

After School Activities

All after-school activities end at 3:30 pm. Two or more late pickups will result in removal from after-school activities.

Monday - Math Counts, NJHS, Volleyball Intramural, and Solo and Ensemble Help

Tuesday - Basketball Intramural, Fitness Club Intramural, Chess Club Intramural, Symphonic Band, and BATB Jr. Music & Blocking: Belle and All Villagers

Wednesday - Symphonic Band, Robotics, Yearbook, and Volleyball Intramural

Thursday - BATB Jr. Belle, Gaston, LeFou, LeFilles, Blocking, Civil Air Patrol, Basketball Intramural, Fitness Club Intramural, Chess Club Intramural, and Jazz Band

Friday - None

Upcoming Events

Students will have a two-hour early dismissal on Friday, February 14th.


All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17th in honor of Presidents' Day.
Event Information

7th Grade Dance

This dance will take place right after school for 7th-grade students ONLY; students must be picked up at 4:00 p.m. Parents will not need to come inside to pick up students. Students will be released to the parking lot at 4:00 p.m. to go home. The permission slip to attend the dance will be in the March 10th SMORE and available in the cafeteria starting Monday, March 10th. The cost to attend the dance is $5.00. Students must have their $5.00 and signed permission slip during homeroom on Friday, March 14th, to get their dance wristband. No dance wristbands will be sold after homeroom, and no students can call home to get permission to attend the dance.

When?

Friday, Mar 14, 2025, 02:00 PM

Where?

Esperanza Middle School, Maple Road, California, MD, USA

The next 8th grade dance will be the 8th grade formal. More information to come on this event, other end of year celebrations, and the academic and behavior requirements to attend these events before the start of the 4th marking period.

EMS Staff Member of the Month Nomination Form

Link your Harris Teeter VIC Card!

If you shop at Harris Teeter, please link your VIC card online or tell your cashier during your checkout that you want to link to the Esperanza Middle School account. The account number is 4621. Once the account number is linked, every time you shop 5% of your Harris Teeter brand purchases will be contributed by Harris Teeter to the Esperanza account. It is that easy!

SMCPS Student Mental Health & Wellness

Use this link to visit the SMCPS Student Mental Health & Wellness resource page.

Student Lunch Accounts

Use this link to put money on your child's lunch account.
EMS Fundraisers SY25
As stated in our back-to-school letter, fundraisers throughout the school year will always be publicized in the SMORE before they occur. Please click the link above for the most up-to-date EMS Fundraiser information.
My School Bucks and the EMS Library in SMCPS
Families can pay for lost or damaged resources in My School Bucks. Resources include library books, laptops, chargers, textbooks, consumables, etc. My School Bucks is also used to put lunch money on your child's account.
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