EMS Weekly Newsletter

It continues to be an exciting and busy time at EMS, with so much to celebrate across our school community. Our band students had the incredible opportunity to perform at a recent Devils game, representing our school with pride and talent. At the same time, preparations are well underway for our upcoming spring musical, and we look forward to seeing the hard work of our students and staff come to life on stage. As we approach the end of the marking period and transition into the final trimester, we encourage all students to stay focused and finish strong.

Beyond the classroom, our students and staff continue to excel in a variety of ways. One highlight was our recent student vs. teacher volleyball game, which brought great energy, school spirit, and a lot of fun to our community. Our FBLA students delivered an outstanding performance at their recent conference, and we are incredibly proud of their accomplishments. Additionally, our teachers recently engaged in meaningful professional development, working collaboratively to identify students who would benefit from more targeted, personalized instruction using i-Ready data. We are also proud to have members of our faculty attending the NJAMLE Conference, bringing back ideas and strategies to further strengthen our school. Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

Last Weeks Survey Results... Looks like the EMS community wants to bring back nap time.

We have noticed an uptick in student absences recently and wanted to take a moment to remind families of the importance of consistent school attendance. Daily classroom experiences, discussions, and collaborative activities can't be replicate for missing students. For maximum success, students need to stay connected to their learning and maintain momentum as we approach the final trimester.

We also want to remind families of the proper procedure for reporting absences. All absences must be reported through the Genesis Parent Portal. If your child will be missing school for any reason, please log in to your account and submit the absence notification as early as possible. This streamlined process helps our office staff stay informed and ensures your child’s records are kept up to date.

Present Student Percentages for this week: 8th Grade passing 7th and winning the week!

06- 90.26%

07- 91.98%

08- 92.97%

TOTAL 91.64%

Who will take the win next week?

A big thank you to all the students and staff who participated in our Student vs. Faculty volleyball game! Your enthusiasm and sportsmanship made the event a huge success. We also want to express our gratitude to Mad4Kids for organizing and supporting this fun community event. Your efforts helped create a memorable day for everyone at EMS.

Thank you to our staff and students for making Neurodiversity Celebration Week such a meaningful experience! Throughout the week, students explored and celebrated the different skills and qualities that make each person unique. It highlights the value of diversity, inclusion, and understanding in our EMS community.

Amazing performance and an amazing game! Great to celebrate the talent of our students then enjoy the Devils exciting comeback win against the Bruins. Already planning for next year!

The FBLA club attended their first State Leadership Conference today at Kean University. Thanks to everyone who supported our fundraisers, our members had an amazing experience at the conference. Students participated in engaging workshops and interactive business and leadership activities throughout the day.

The FBLA club is incredibly proud to share a HUGE accomplishment. Out of all the middle schools in the state, only the Top 10 students were recognized for their objective tests… and Eisenhower earned 7 of those 10 spots!

Way to represent and make history. Go Eisenhower FBLA!!

What a great night filled with games, prizes and pizza! Thank you to all the students and chaperones who attended. 1st/2nd/3rd place winners had a total of $400 go to their charity of choice, St Jude's Children hospital and American Red Cross. See you next year!

Mrs. Strippoli & Mrs Perrotta

May 4th: EMS Reading

May 6th: EMS Writing

May 12th: EMS Math

May 14th & 15th - EMS Science

Please see the letter and video below for more info.

Eisenhower Middle School is currently seeking a dependable and caring Lunch Aide to join our school community. This position plays an important role in supporting students during the lunch period and helping to maintain a safe, positive environment.

The position offers a competitive hourly salary and is a great opportunity for community members who enjoy working with students and being part of a school setting. If you or someone you know may be interested, please reach out to the main office and ask to speak with Mr. Faehndrich.

Wyckoff Summer Academies is open to students entering Kindergarten through Grade 7 and offers a variety of academic and enrichment courses, including STEAM classes through National Hall of Inventors® Camp Invention, taught by certified Wyckoff teachers.

• Dates: Four one-week sessions (8:30 AM – 12:45 PM)
• July 6–10 | July 13–17 | July 20–24 | July 27–31
• Registration & Class Selection
• Opens Monday, February 2nd at 8:00 AM
• Program Brochure & Class Descriptions
• Cost: $25 non-refundable registration fee per student, $200 per week of classes
• Questions: summer@wyckoffschools.org
• (201) 848-5700 x3210

Thank you for your assistance in sharing this information with families.

Best regards,
Mrs. Kristin Stern
Director, Wyckoff Summer Academies