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EMS Weekly Update

November 13, 2023

EMS WeeklyUpdateNovember 13, 2023

Important Information

Monday, November 13th, will be a B DAY.
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EMS Theater MOD Pizza Spirit Night

What better way to support the EMS Theater Program than by eating at MOD Pizza on Wednesday, November 15th? The EMS Theater Program will receive 25% of sales during this fundraiser. Order online using the code MODGIVES25 or by visiting MOD Pizza and mentioning the fundraiser at checkout. Thank you!

Impact Aid Information

Our schools are heavily impacted by federally connected students – those parents/guardians who work on federal property in Maryland, live on federal property in Maryland, and/or are active duty military personnel. Because of this impact, we receive federal grant funds to operate and maintain our schools and enrich school programs. To receive these funds, the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) requires us to survey each student to determine eligibility.


SMCPS is encouraging all parents/guardians to please take the time to access and complete the Impact Aid Survey Form online, located in the Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. Once the form has been started, the form can now be accessed in Spanish by clicking on the Globe in the top right-hand corner. The deadline for the online submission of Impact Aid Program Survey forms is November 14, 2023.

Online Emergency Information

Effective communication is critical to the success of St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS). This will be crucial for emergencies and our ability to communicate with families in general. Online Emergency Information Update Forms are now available through the student’s Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. It is vital that all information is updated in eSchool. The deadline for the online submission of Emergency Information Update forms is November 14, 2023. Please click here for the Blank Emergency Form. Please contact Charissa Shultz at crshultz@smcps.org with any questions.

After-school Activities

Monday - Symphonic Band and All-County Chorus Rehearsal (LHS)

Tuesday - Jazz Band and James Jr. Rehearsal (All Cast)

Wednesday - Symphonic Band and Math Counts

Thursday - Civil Air Patrol and James Jr. Rehearsal (Insects)

Friday - None

EMS Staff Member of the Month Nomination Form

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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!

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SMCPS Student Mental Health & Wellness

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

Use this link to put money on your child's lunch account.
EMS Fundraisers SY24
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
New for 2022, families have the option to pay for lost or damaged resources in My School Bucks. Resources include library books, laptops, chargers, textbooks, consumables, etc.