From the Middle EMS and ELA

I hope you enjoyed the wonderful weather this past weekend. We are all very excited for the springtime and warmer days.

Next week will be our CMAS testing week. Please read the information below regarding the new state testing requirements.

Thank you for all you are doing!

~Annessa Hart, Principal

annessa_hart@engschools.net

PARENT MEETING: Join us on Zoom, Thursday, April 8th at 5:00 pm

During this SAC meeting on April 8th, we will hear from the Colorado Symphony as well as an artist from the Lift Every Voice project. We will discuss our exciting plans for our Family Night on May 19th including entertainment, food, games, and more. This will be an awesome celebration for all! Mark your calendars.

In collaboration with The Colorado Symphony, we are starting a schoolwide project called "LIFT EVERY VOICE." As part of our focus on inclusion and equity, this project creates ways for all students to express themselves through the arts.

Follow this Zoom link to attend the SAC meeting.

Annessa Hart is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: EMS/ELA Parent Meeting

Time: Apr 8, 2021 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/92178104073?pwd=TEVUMitxcWFEc1QxZ09OcFJjd25RZz09

Meeting ID: 921 7810 4073

Passcode: 282810

Click on the image below for the CMAS testing schedule.

The State of Colorado was recently granted a waiver from the U.S. Department of Education reducing the number of state tests for students this school year. During the testing window from April 12 - May 14, 2021, Englewood School District will be required to administer certain assessments to all students that attend school in person.

Please read more here.

If you wish to have your student participate in the optional content area assessment please complete this form no later than Friday April 16.

En Espanol

The Englewood Student Art Show is digital this year. Congratulations to all our artists! Click here to access the website.

For 23 summers now, middle schools students have the opportunity to explore fun applications of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in an exciting, hands-on, team-oriented atmosphere on the Auraria Campus.

Students will attend two week half-day sessions, June 21--July 2. Transportation and lunch will be provided each day. Please click the image below to access the application.

Applications are due by Friday, April 23rd.

If you live outside of Englewood, and plan to continue in Englewood Schools for 2021/2022 school year, you MUST complete the Choice Enrollment application now in order to attend an Englewood School next year. Those who live out of district and who do not complete a choice enrollment application will not be able to attend Englewood schools in the fall.

Round 1: January 4, 2021 through February 1, 2021

Round 2: February 15, 2021 through August 31, 2021

Englewood offers unique and customized learning opportunities at each school, so you're sure to find one that suits your student. Space is limited, so please fill out the Open Enrollment Application and Agreement (en español) as soon as you have made a decision.

Return the form to the District Registrar at 4101 S. Bannock St. or to Vivian_Cifuentes@engschools.net during the choice enrollment window.

Final decisions will be made within two weeks of the closing of the enrollment window and families will be notified by mail.

If you have questions, please reach out to Trish Tucker in our main office at 303-806-2100.

You can find more information about our schools on our website and social media.

https://ems.englewoodschools.net/

https://ela.englewoodschools.net/

Facebook: Englewood Middle School

Instagram: @emspirates

If you or your family members are in need of free COVID testing, follow these links for more information.

https://www.tchd.org/827/Free-COVID-19-Testing-Sites

https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/covid-19/recovery-guidance/testing.html

People who take advantage of these tests do not need to be Denver residents.

https://www.tchd.org/DocumentCenter/View/7568/--COVID-Testing-at-Pirates-Cove-Water-Park-1225-W-Belleview-Littleton-CO-80120?bidId=

In the Pirate's Cove parking lot, free testing is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Testing requires pre-registration.