Good afternoon Panther Families,

We would like to thank everyone who helped make our Memorial Day Observance ceremony happen. There has been some time since we have had our last event in person and we are so grateful that we were able to come together.

Today, we reflected and paid tribute to our country’s finest and those who have sacrificed so much for each of us.

One of our 4 PBIS pillars at EHMS is pride. We spoke to students about taking time to reflect on this word and think about what it means to them. It is with great honor that we are given the opportunity to humbly thank our service members. They all exemplify the word pride and we should strive to follow their lead by taking pride in what we do every day. Memorial Day is only one day a year, however, by demonstrating pride in everyday life, allows us to show appreciation for their commitment and sacrifice.

We hope all can enjoy the long weekend with their loved ones.

Best,

Christina & Emily

• 05/30 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
  
• 5/31 - Homework Club
• 5/31 - Bike Club
• 6/1 - Say Something Nice Day
• 6/1 - World Language Club
• 6/2 - EarlyAct Club
• 6/2 - Bike Club

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Pastor who will be awarded as Teacher of the Year!

As summarized from Mr. Pastor's nomination; Mr. Pastor allows students to work at their own pace. Everyone is an artist in Mr. Pastor's classroom. The positive, calm support he gives students is amazing. He engages students in art firmly believing that every student is creative. Carl is out in the community making sure that his students have an impact in their own art world. In well-planned lessons, he uses universal design principles and multi-sensory techniques in his classroom. He differentiates for special needs students and ALL students are thrilled when it is time for art. What Carl is able to do with typical and non-typical students is impressive. Carl always wants the best from his students, whatever that may be. And, not only does he want the best from students, but he encourages the faculty as well, whether a paint lesson for a PD day or leading a group activity during COVID to encourage camaraderie among his peers. Who puts that time in? Mr. Pastor does!

As the end of the year is fast approaching, we wanted to send out dates important to 8th graders so families can plan.

-Capstone Convention will be held on June 8th at 6:00. Students are asked to be at EHMS starting at 5:30 to set up their stations.

-Grade 8 High Meadow trip is taking place on Friday, June 10th from 8:30 - 4:00. Permission slips will be coming with specific details regarding the trip.

-8th Grade Promotion Ceremony will take place Wednesday, June 15th at 9:30 - 10:30am - we are inviting all families who would like to attend.

-There is a date set in the calendar by East Hampton High School to help in preparing students for their transition: Freshman Orientation for students only will take place on August 25th from 1:00 - 3:00.

We are looking forward to celebrating our 8th graders!

We are excited to soon be welcoming the incoming 5th graders to East Hampton Middle School.

5th Grade Parent Orientation for EHMS will be held on Thursday June 2nd at 6:30pm. The orientation will take place at the EHMS Library. The following day, 5th graders will be visiting EHMS and getting a tour of the middle school!

Students will be able to come again just before school for our "Hello Lions, Welcome Panthers" Event on August 19th from 12:00 - 2:00.

We can't wait to meet all of you!

We want your child to be successful in school and that means supporting and encouraging their whole development. While excelling in academic classes is important, students also need skills to take on learning challenges, make good decisions, handle strong emotions, and get along with others. This year, we’ll begin Second Step® Middle School, a research-based social-emotional learning program designed to improve students’ social-emotional skills, such as emotion management, impulse control, problem-solving, and empathy.

Second Step skills and concepts are designed to help students both in and out of school. These include:

Mindsets and Goals: Students learn how to develop a growth mindset and apply research-based goal-setting strategies to their social and academic lives.

Recognizing Bullying and Harassment: Students learn how to recognize bullying and harassment, stand up safely to bullying, and respond appropriately to harassment.

Thoughts, Emotions, and Decisions: Students learn how to recognize strong emotions and unhelpful thoughts, and apply strategies to manage their emotions and reduce stress.

Managing Relationships and Social Conflict: Students learn strategies for developing and maintaining healthy relationships, perspective-taking, and dealing with conflict.

In Unit 4, students will learn strategies for developing and maintaining healthy relationships, perspective-taking, and dealing with conflict.

6th Grade:

Lesson 22 Considering Multiple Perspective:

Examine a social conflict from multiple perspectives so they can resolve minor conflicts.

Lesson 23 Respectful Communication:

Demonstrate how to use respectful, non-defensive language to prevent conflicts from getting worse.

7th Grade:

Lesson 22 Conflicts and Perspectives:

Explain how to listen to and consider someone else’s perspective during a conflict.

Lesson 23 Resolving Conflict Part 1:

Describe the perspectives of everyone involved in a conflict in a nonjudgmental way

8th Grade:

Lesson 22 Recognizing Others’ Perspectives:

Analyze conflicts from multiple perspectives to help prevent them from escalating.

Lesson 23 Finding the Best Solution:

Generate and evaluate solutions to conflicts that are mutually acceptable to everyone affected.

Thank you for your support as we work to build a safe and supportive school community.

On June 11th & 12th, the Connecticut Special Olympics Summer Games are being held on the athletic fields of Southern Connecticut State University. East Hampton students in grades 8-12 are eligible to participate in this special opportunity as volunteers. Our volunteers have a responsibility to show everyone there that we are kind, compassionate, hardworking volunteers. The most important thing to remember is that this is an incredibly special day for the athletes. Many of them have been training all year for these events, and most have family members, coaches, and friends who are there to support them. It is our job to make them feel as important and as proud of their hard work as possible. Volunteers assist with activities that can include:

• Escorting athletes
• Presenting awards to athletes
• Setting up and running field events
• Keeping score or timing events
• Announcing events
• No experience is needed
• A brief orientation is provided before the events begin

Please check out our highlights for more information as well as how to sign up. Together, we can make a difference!

Each month Team Leaders will share an update on current happenings throughout the team. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your child's Team Leader. Contact information is within each newsletter. Below are the team newsletters for the month of May.

Click on your child's team below to access their newsletter.

Enjoy!

Congrats to some of our 6th Grade Panthers! Jaxson Kentzler, Sean Hargreaves, Kylie Bigelow, Lauren English, Elexia Markham, Preston McGrath were all congratulated with a Positive Office Referral today for showcasing our PBIS pillars! We are so proud of them!

Congrats to some of our 7th Grade Panthers! Brian Kostoss, Kaylan Sullivan and Cormac Ordonez were all congratulated with a Positive Office Referral today for showcasing our PBIS pillars! We are so proud of them!

Students in Mrs. Searles’ 7th grade math class were playing TIC TAC TOE with percent proportions. In order for the student to get the space they must do the problem correctly.

Below are some pictures from our Memorial Day Observance today.

Thank you Student Council and EarlyAct club members for setting up the decorations for the Memorial Day Observation and for all the students who participated in the ceremony! Special thank you to Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Sullivan and Mrs. Buchan for helping in organizing the event.

Last Friday we held our 8th Grade Semi-Formal. Thank you to the 8th grade advisors for hosting a memorable event for our students. A special thank you to the EHMS PTO for providing snacks for the event.

East Hampton Middle School

YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW!

Sale starts March 7, and ends May 23, 2022.

Online sales close on April 22, 2022.

Yearbook Cost: $20

$25 after 5/23/22

$3 for your child’s name printed on the front cover (not available after 4/22/22)

$1 for each icon you add (not available after 4/22/22)

Order online: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01031700

Cash or checks are also accepted

Please make checks payable to: EHMS

Paper forms are available in the office.

NOTE: Students will get their yearbooks on the last day of school. There will be NO yearbook sales on the last day of school.

We continue to have Robb Elementary School students, families and community in our thoughts. As parents, we continue to reflect on the best way to help support our children in making sense of this most recent tragedy. With our partnership with Sandy Hook Promise and Start with Hello, we wanted to provide some resources for you.

Click on the POG to the right to view the game schedule and more information regarding athletics.

Any questions regarding athletics can be directed to:

Michael Mercaldi

Athletic Director

Phone: (860) 463-6837

Fax: (860) 365-4064

mmercaldi@easthamptonct.org

Flex Band and Chorus Schedule for May 30-June 3

CHORUS:

Monday (COMMONS) - Full Chorus

Tuesday (MUSIC ROOM) - 6th grade Chorus

Wednesday - Advisory

Thursday (MUSIC ROOM) - 7th grade chorus

Friday (MUSIC ROOM) - 8th Grade Chorus

BAND:

Monday (MUSIC ROOM) - 8th grade band

Tuesday (COMMONS) - 7th grade band

Wednesday - Advisory

Thursday (COMMONS) - 6th grade band

Friday (COMMONS) - Full Band

NOTE: Whenever there is a school day where there is a 2-hour delay schedule or early dismissal schedule, there is no flex chorus or flex band that day.

Please direct any questions regarding band/chorus to:

Mr. Shilansky (band) @ nshilansky@easthamptonct.org

Mr. Carey (chorus) @ acarey@easthamptonct.org

The Book Fair came to the EHMS this week! Students were able to visit in person with their ELA classes and independently. Every purchase benefits our school and helps develop a love of reading! You can also view and purchase books online until June 2 with our online fair.

To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” (May 27) to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind everyone to protect their skin while enjoying the outdoors.

https://skincancerprevention.org/get-involved/dont-fry-day/

Just a friendly reminder that a phone call or written note must be provided in order for a student to be provided a bus pass to take a different stop on their bus route. Thank you!

If your child is having any Chromebook or technology issues please click on the link below to do some troubleshooting:

EHMS TroubleShooting Tips

If the troubleshooting doesn't work click on the link below to submit an IT work ticket:

Chromebook Trouble Ticket

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement of the East Hampton Public Schools:

The school community of East Hampton is committed to the mission of honoring and celebrating the diversity of our students, our community, and our nation. We strive to guide our students to conscious, deliberate, individual and collective actions that cultivate the respect of all races, religions, and social backgrounds. Our school community endeavors to produce graduates who are equipped with a greater understanding of the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nondiscrimination Statement of the East Hampton Public Schools:

The East Hampton Board of Education, in compliance with federal and state law, affirms its policy of equal educational opportunity for all students and equal employment opportunity for all persons. It is the policy of the District to promote nondiscrimination and an environment free of harassment regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability (including but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability, or learning disability), genetic information, marital status, or age or because of the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, or age of any persons with whom the individual associates. The District shall provide to all students without discrimination, course offerings, counseling, assistance, employment, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The District shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The District shall make reasonable accommodations for identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with federal and state statutes and regulations.

Email: camaral@easthamptonct.org
Website: https://www.easthamptonps.org/o/ehms
Location: 19 Childs Road, East Hampton, CT, USA
Phone: (860) 365 4060