EMS Notes from "The Nest"

12/18/2023 December Edition

Hello, E.M.S. Community,

I would like to take the time to say thank you for a great first half of the year as we wind down the second Nine-weeks (first semester) of the school year. Your students have done an excellent job this year modeling the Eagle Way and learning to grow together as a building. The student culture in our building has been so positive, and encouraging. There is always room to grow, but we as a staff have truly enjoyed teaching and working with your students this school year.

In looking at the calendar as we count down to the end of the 2023 portion of the school year. Our last day before break is Tuesday December 19. We will be off from December 20 until Tuesday January 2. We will return to school on Wednesday January 3, 2024.The End of the Second Quarter is Thursday January 11.

This is a good time to check in with your child to be sure to get all missing assignments and make-ups completed. Schoology is a big help in looking up this information. A reminder that there is no school on Friday January 12 for teacher work day, and we also have off Monday January 15 for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Then, we start the 3rd quarter and the winter months of the school year. This comes with a tough, grey "winter doldrum" feel. Keep students rested, hydrated and as healthy as possible. We have had a big jump in cold, flu, strep etc... We get it, when kids come in to the office and are carrying a trash can, they really are sick. Students should be 24 hours symptom and or fever free. There seems to be a lot of different viruses flying around. Take care of yourselves.

Finally, we would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Joyous New year. We live in a great community and are proud to serve the families of the Eastwood School District. May 2024 bring you new experiences, strong health, and wonderful memories. Enjoy your Winter Holiday Break.

Thank you for making Eastwood such a great Community.

Also included in this newsletter:

-Yearbook Picture Info

-Nest Notes

*BGSU Women of STEM

*EMSPAC Minutes

*OMEA Reminders

-EMS Reminders

*Medication

*Free and Reduced Lunch Application

*Fees - Important reminder

*Student Drop-off and Pick up

*Remind 101

-Students We Like to Brag About

* Grade Level Awards

*Eagle Way Shirt Award Recipients

*Red Ribbon Week

- Counselor's Corner

*What Parents Need to Know: Self Injury

-EMS important website links

-Community Announcements

-Athletics Update Schedule

-Upcoming Events Calendar

-Eastwood's Beliefs, Behaviors & Outcomes

Peace,

Dwight Fertig

Principal

dfertig@eastwoodschools.net

Twitter: Emsdfertig (@DwightFertig)

419-833-6011 Ext. 301

BGSU Women of Stem at BGSU

20 students were able to participate in this activity promoting the sciences and science careers to our female students. Activities included extracting DNA from strawberries, coded using splat pads, drew visuals of the coming eclipse and discussed native species in the Great Lakes.

EMSPAC - Schedules Next Meeting for January 22

The Eastwood Middle School Parent Advisory Committee is a group that meets at least bi-monthly, and sometimes monthly for projects to share ideas and look at ways to make Eastwood Middle School a great experience for all. We hope to see you there.

NEXT MEETING: 4:00pm January 22 in the middle school cafeteria.

2024 OMEA District I Honors Middle School Band and Choirs

Congratulations to our performing arts students that qualified for the OMEA District 1 Honors Band and Choirs. These students will spend several hours rehearsing at Sylvania Northview High School before performing at the combined honors festival at the Stranahan Theater on Sunday, January 14th.

Congratulations to these musicians: Eddie Robinson, Leah Sholey, & Camryn Taylor

Also, congratulations to 8th grade Vocalists: Sophia Rankin and Grace Rudd, and 7th graders Bryce Johnson and Max Newman

Medication (It is Cold and Flu Season)

Finals Forms has provided some confusion in regards to medication for our students. If your student will need to take medication at school, be it prescription or over the counter, you will need to pick up a form in the office, complete it and bring it back to the main office. You will also need to provide a bottle of medication in its original container. We do not have medication (Tylenol, Advil, etc) to give to students.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call the office and speak to the secretaries.

Free and Reduced Applications

If you believe your family will qualify for free or reduced lunches and fees, please go into Final Forms and print off the 2023-2024 application. Return it to the board office or middle school as soon as possible to allow time for processing. Thank you

Fees - IMPORTANT REMINDER

This is just a friendly reminder about the Board policy regarding participation fees. The Board policy, instituted in 2014, indicates that any outstanding fees must be paid in full, unless you have been consistently making payments on your student's fees, PRIOR to the office being able to accept/apply any payments to the athletic participation fees. Participation fees MUST be paid prior to the first competition (excluding scrimmages). This policy also pertains to participation in band activities. If you wish to go on a payment plan, please contact Mrs. Farmer as soon as possible and set it up.

This is a policy that is set by the board and the secretaries will be adhering to it. If you have a balance, please make arrangements to pay the fees via PaySchoolCentral with a credit card, or in the office with exact cash or a check.

If you would like a copy of the policy, please contact the office, and Mrs. Farmer and or Mrs. Fairbanks will be happy to provide it to you.

Pick Up

In the afternoon, all the buses are parked in the Sugar Ridge Rd. main parking lot. Students being picked up by parents can/should be picked up in the parking lot that is directly next to and overlooking Sugar Ridge Road. Do not proceed toward the front entrance as that area is blocked off. If by chance you park early in the parking lot. No cars may exit the lot until all buses have left with their students for release.

Thank you for your cooperation in assuring both your student, your personal, and our staff's safety.

Remind 101

Just a reminder that the district uses Remind 101 to notify families of closings, delays, and other emergencies. Please assure that you have signed up or have up-to-date information in your account. There are instructions on the school's website under the Parent tab on how to sign up!

Tabitha Fausey, Max Newman, Trent Snyder, Logan Dailey, Conner Duquette, Addison Hannan, Brooklyn King, Ava Majzun, Lillian Mier, Brady Mulholand, Reagan Sabo, Emery Wensink

Paige Blackmore, Sydney Bushman, Jacob Connell, Liam Fiordalisi, Nathan Frost, Alexis Lewis, Grace Rudd, Sophia Zunk, Brayden Sweeny

For 6th grade adv. ELA, my.amplify.com

7th Grade Homework Document: 7th Grade Homework Link

**NEW** PENTA Career Awareness Update Link: https://www.smore.com/rv71d

Eastwood Band Home Page - band.eastwoodschools.org

6th Grade Band - band.eastwoodschools.org/6th-grade-band

7th Grade Band - band.eastwoodschools.org/7th-grade-band

8th Grade Band - band.eastwoodschools.org/8th-grade-band

Eastwood Youth Baseball & Softball Pitchers & Catchers Camp

The EYBSA is excited to offer our second annual pitchers and catchers camp! We’ve recruited former collegiate/professional players, former and current Eastwood players, and experienced coaches to teach and help develop proper skills and mechanics.

Pitching Coaches: Jamie Reno: Gibsonburg & Butler University Pitcher/Tincher Pitching Coach Kevin Leady: Eastwood & BGSU Pitcher/Eastwood Varsity Baseball Coach Chad Albright: Eastwood, Heidelberg, & BGSU Pitcher Corey Weiland: Eastwood & BGSU Pitcher/EBSA Coach Guy Elston: Former Minor League & University of Toledo Pitcher

Catching Coaches: Tyler Haas: Eastwood & BGSU Catcher Xander Greulich: Eastwood Senior Catcher & Bluffton Commit John Sander: Personal Catcher Coach & Lakota Varsity Softball Coach Ashley Brown: Lakota Varsity Assistant Coach

EYBSA Coaches: Nolan Nachtrab, Alex Hall, Jevon Moll, Luke Speck, Toby Marten, AJ Haas

$70 Camp Fee Registration due by Sunday, January 14th Register on our website by visiting eastwoodbsa.com – click on the register page – scroll to Pitchers & Catchers Camp – click register – go to checkout - fill out player and parent information and complete payment

Email eastwoodbsa@gmail.com with questions or call/text 419.308.6582

Girls 7th and 8th grade Basketball

The 7th grade girls have started the season very strong. They are currently sitting at 5-0 on the year. A tough and scrappy group that is fundamentally very strong.

The 8th grade is 4-2 and showing signs of a promising finish. They are looking for consistency, but will do very well come the end of the season tournament. We look forward to great seasons for both teams.

Boys 7th and 8th grade Basketball

The 7th grade team is 4-0 with a tremendous amount of depth on the team. They have 15 players on the roster, and pose a challenge for every team they play.

The 8th grade team is 2-2 in one of the more competitive group of 8th grade teams that I have seen in a while. Very high skill levels, and exciting finishes have been the norm. We are looking forward to both of their showings down the stretch for the rest of the year.

Wrestling

This years wrestling team is poised to make immense growth this year. They have a good group of numbers and some young wrestlers that are bringing lots of toughness, skill, and enthusiasm to the future of the program. They had a great showing at this year's competitive Conkle Invitational, finishing 4th as a team. The team then beat Woodmore and Rossford in a home tri-meet. Coach Adam Hoffman "loves" this team's attitude and work ethic, and is very excited with their potential to do some great things this year.

• • Dec 15 - 7:17 am EMS FCA Huddle, Eagle Way Shirt and Store Day

  • Dec 16 - 9:00 am Clyde Wrestling Invite, 11 am BBKB vs Liberty Benton

  • Dec 18 - 4:15 pm BBKB vs Genoa, GBKB @ Genoa

  • Dec 19 - 4:15 pm EMS Wrestling vs Ots/Fos

  • Dec 20 - Jan 2 - Christmas Break- No School

  • Jan 3 - School Resumes
    

  • Jan 4 - 4:15 pm BBKB vs Maumee, GBKB @ Maumee

  • Jan 6 - 9:00 am EMS Wrestling @ Fostoria Duals, 6:30 8th/HS Band Mixer
    

  • Jan 8 - AA Student Council, 4:15 BBKB vs Rossford, 7:00 pm Athletic Booster Meeting

  • Jan 9 - AA NJHS Meeting, 2:30 PAC, 3:30 EMS Quiz Bowl vs Elm

  • Jan 10 - 4:15 pm Wrestling vs Lake/Oak Harbor, EMS BBKB vs OH

  • Jan 11 - End of 2nd 9-Weeks, 3:30 pm Quiz Bowl @ North Baltimore, 5pm GBKB vs Lake

  • Jan 12 - No School Teacher Work Day

  • Jan 13 - 9:00 am EMS Wrestling @ Mason Invite

  • Jan 14 OMEA District 1

  • Jan 15 - NO School MLK Day, 6:00pm Board Meeting

  • Jan 16 - AA 6th class meeting, 2:30 pm TLC

  • Jan 17 - AA 7th class meeting, 4:15 pm GBKB @ OH

  • Jan 18 - 7:17 am Staff Meeting, AA 8th class meeting, 3:45 LPDC, 4:15 BBKB @ Lake

  • Jan 19 - Eagle Shirt/Store Day, Group & Candid Photos, AA 6th HW awards, AA 7th Qtr Awards, 7pm MS Activity Night

  • Jan 20 - 9:00 am EMS Wrestling at Belleview

  • Jan 22 - 4:15 pm GBKB @ Rossford

  • Jan 23 - AA Lockdown Discussion Lesson

  • Jan 24 - 4:15 pm BBKB @ Fostoria

  • Jan 25 - 3:30 pm MS Quiz bowl @ BGCA

  • Jan 26 - 7:20 EMS Huddle Meeting, 6:30 8th/HS Pep Band Nite

  • Jan 27 MS NBC Wrestling Championships

  • Jan 29 - 4:15 pm GBKB vs Fostoria

  • Jan 31 - 5:15 pm BBKB vs Otsego, MS GBKB @ Otsego

  • Feb 2 - 1:50 pm 6th Positive day, 4:30 pm NHS Spaghetti Dinner

Community updates & announcements are sent out via email by Superintendent Brent Welker and can be found on the district website under the About Our District tab.

Email: dfertig@eastwoodschools.org
Website: http://www.eastwoodschools.org/
Location: 4800 Sugar Ridge Road, Pemberville, OH, USA
Phone: 419-833-6011
Twitter: @emsdfertig