Good afternoon,

Thank you for taking the time to attend parent-teacher conferences. Your support and involvement mean so much to your child’s success. We appreciate the opportunity to connect and work together to help them grow and thrive.

Best,

Christina & Emily

Tues. March 25th - EHPS Art Show at East Hampton High School Opening Reception 5:00 - 6:30

Fri. March 28th - Early Release for Students Teacher Professional Development

Fri. April 4th - 6th Grade Dance in Commons 5:30 - 7:00pm

Thurs. April 10th - 6th Grade Field Trip Hurd Park

Wed. April 9th - EHMS PTO Meeting Library at 5:30pm

Mon. April 14th - 18th - Spring Recess No School

The Student Council is organizing the 6th Grade Spring Dance, happening on Friday, April 4th, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the EHMS Commons! This year's theme is a Pajama Party, so come dressed in your comfiest PJs. Admission is just $3.00, and if you bring a canned good to donate to the East Hampton Food Bank, you'll receive a free glow stick! Additional glow sticks will also be available for purchase at $1.00 each.

Our Student Council is also planning a 7th Grade Dance that will take place Friday May 2nd - more information to come!

Below are students who have received Positive Office Referrals for their behaviors that have exemplified our PBIS pillars of Respect, Responsibility, Compassion and Pride. Students were able to choose a reward from our menu of options like eating outside with friends! Great job!

6th Graders

Calvin Poe & Audrey Embacher

7th Graders

Alexa Colwell, Stephen Quealy, Mason France, Grayden O'Hearn, Noah Salamone-Martinez, Arsen Kuleba, Whimsy Brand, Charlotte Burgin, John Baczek, Ian Aiello, Cody English, Adalynn Burr, Cam Marzi, Natalie Maxwell, Tiffany Pinzon, Trevor Philbrick, Maddy Stojak, Ryley Cohen, AJ Martinez, Colton Burgin, Deklan Cardoso

8th Graders

Summer Smith, Tamzin Lemire, Mason Tierney, Lily LaPlant, Alex Jovel, Brooke Bellemare, Julian Gouthro, Alexandria Ellison & Avery Cashin

Sixth-grade students are starting their new unit on Expressions and Equations, where they will explore key concepts in algebra. They will begin by learning how to represent and solve equations using visual models. First, they'll work with tape diagrams, which help them understand the relationship between different parts of an equation. Then, they'll move on to hanger diagrams, which offers another way to visualize and solve equations. These models will help students build a strong foundation in understanding equations.

All 8th-grade students have begun their final reading unit of the year: Contemporary Classics. As part of this unit, they will engage in a shared reading experience with the Nutmeg Aware winning novel Game Changer by Tommy Greenwald. This compelling novel explores important teen issues such as bullying, acceptance, and teamwork.

The last two trips for 7th Grade students participating in Project Oceanology has been at sea! Students studied the eagle population in the lower CT River aboard the vessel Enviro-Lab and learned about the local history of the river. Students learned to communicate and interact effectively working in teams to collect data on the harbor seal population while on board the vessel Enviro-Lab.

Alyssa Arnold and Bennett Galovich have been selected for the Connecticut Association of Schools Middle Level Scholar-Leader Award! The award is designed to give public recognition to two students in each middle level school in Connecticut who have distinguished themselves in scholarship and leadership in school and community.

Ethan Mortimer and Brooke Bellemare have been selected to receive the CABE Student Leadership Award. The award program highlights students who exhibit exemplary leadership skills within the classroom.

A leprechaun visited classrooms this week and hid a shamrock during period 3 classes! Students who found the shamrock got to get a prize in the office!

Online sales open.

Online sales close on April 18, 2025

Yearbook Cost: $25

$5 for your child’s name printed on the front cover (not available after 4/18/25)

$1 for each icon you add (not available after 4/18/25)

$30 after 4/18/25

Order online here

Cash or checks are also accepted

Please make checks payable to: EHMS

Paper forms are available in the main office.

There will be NO yearbook sales on the last day of school.

MARCH 21-31 (subject to change)

FRIDAY-MARCH 21

Baseball tryouts grades 6 and 7 (2:35 until 5 pm)

No Softball

MONDAY-MARCH 24

Baseball tryouts grade 8 (2:35 until 4:30 pm)

Softball 4:30 until 6 pm grades 6, 7 and 8 (4:15 arrive by gym doors)

TUESDAY-MARCH 25

Baseball tryouts grades 7 and 8 (2:35 until 5 pm)

No Softball

WEDNESDAY-MARCH 26

Baseball tryouts grade 6 (2:35 until 4:30 pm)

Softball 4:30 until 6 pm grades 6, 7 and 8 (4:15 arrived by gym doors)

Note: Player/Parent and Coaches Meeting at 6 pm after tryout in commons. 6 pm-6:30 pm

THURSDAY-MARCH 27

Baseball tryouts grades 6, 7 and 8 (2:35 until 5 pm)

No Softball

FRIDAY-MARCH 28

No Athletics- Baseball Teams to be announced via parentsquare

MONDAY-MARCH 31

Baseball practice 2:35 until 5 pm

Note: Player/Parent and Coaches Meeting 6:30 pm via google meets

Softball practice 2:35 until 5 pm

During the month of March the school nurse will be conducting a postural screening program for grade 7 female students and grade 8 male students. This postural screening program is required by the State of Connecticut. The purpose of this program is to recognize the signs of spinal curvature at its earliest stages so that the need for treatment can be determined.
If students already have documentation of a current postural screening by their doctor, they will not be reassessed.

Specifically, scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. In its early years, it is painless and develops gradually, especially during the years of rapid adolescent growth. Kyphosis, sometimes called round back, is an exaggerated forward bend of the spine and is often confused with poor posture. Many cases of curvature of the spine are mild and require only on-going observation by a doctor after first diagnosis. Others get progressively more severe as the child grows and require active treatment. Early treatment can prevent the development of a severe deformity which can affect a person’s appearance and health.

The postural screenings will be done by the school nurse. The procedure for examination is a simple one, requiring less than one minute. Students are asked to remove their shirt in privacy and then, with their back facing the nurse, lean over to touch their toes. (Girls are encouraged to wear bras or swimsuit tops. They will be reminded prior to the screening). The nurse will then assess the spine for any type of curvature. If a spinal abnormality is suspected, the parents will be notified of the findings and will be asked to seek further evaluation from their own physician.

You may choose to OPT OUT. Just send an email (listed below) to let the nurse know.

If you have any questions concerning the postural screening, please contact the school nurse.
Thank you!
Melanie King RN, BSN
East Hampton Middle School Nurse
mking@easthamptonct.org
860-365-4060 Ext 5

Calling all East Hampton Middle School parents and guardians! Join us at our monthly PTO meetings to stay updated on upcoming events and connect with our amazing school community. Let’s face it—your teen or tween might not spill all the details, so we’ve got you covered! 😊
📅 PTO Meeting Date:
🗓 March 18- **Special Guest Superintendent Tim Van Tasel**
🕔 Time: 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Location: Middle School Library

🌸 Spring is in the air, and so is our East Hampton Middle School Spring Sale! 🌸

Fresh new designs have arrived—don’t miss out! Plus, enjoy 20% off your order with code SPRING.

🛍️ Shop now: https://1stplace.sale/17567

Per the East Hampton Board of Education’s Attendance Policy and Connecticut statute, parents and guardians may only approve the first 9 absences of the school year with a parent note. Absences 10 and above can only be excused with further documentation and under specific circumstances.

In addition, if a student has four unexcused absences in one month or 10 unexcused absences in a year they are classified as truant. If a child misses 18 or more days in a school year – excused or unexcused absences – the student is classified as chronically absent.

A phone call is appreciated, but only an email to our attendance inbox or written note can officially excuse absence 1 through 9. Below is our attendance email:

Note: Between the school name and the word Attendance is a underscore ( _ )

EHMS_Attendance@easthamptonct.org

If a student has four unexcused absences in one month or 10 unexcused absences in a year they are classified as truant. If a child misses 18 or more days in a school year – excused or unexcused absences – the student is classified as chronically absent.

Below is a helpful handout for families as you engage in discussions around attendance with your children.

The East Hampton Board of Education and the school community as a whole promote a secure and productive school climate, conducive to teaching and learning that is free from threat, harassment, any type of bullying behavior, and teen dating violence. Therefore it shall be the policy of the Board that bullying and/or teen dating violence committed against a student by another student is prohibited. The Board believes that a school environment in which students feel safe, supported, engaged and helpfully challenged is optimal for learning and healthy development. The Board seeks an environment in which students and adults feel socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically safe; an environment that is free of harassment, intimidation, teen dating violence and bullying. Our website provides links to various policies and reporting forms including our Safe School Climate Plan. Hard copies are also available in our main office. If at any point you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to building administration for further assistance.

Happy New Year! Did you resolve to be more on top of your and your child’s health this year? Here’s an easy solution: Sign your child up for School-Based Health Care. Your child’s school works with Community Health Center, Inc.’s School-Based Health Care program to provide health services to your child during the school day. This means they won’t miss as much class and you don’t need to miss work to support their health care needs. Learn more about the services offered at your child’s school and enroll today at SBHC1.com!

The attached bulletins below were developed through a collaborative effort among the Department of Children and Families, the Department Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Office of Child Advocate, the Department of Public Health, the State Department of Education, and the Governor's Office. The content includes information on suicide, helpful tips to support people of all ages, and where to go for additional support and resources.

Board of Education Statement on School Safety: The East Hampton Board of Education is committed to a safe and secure learning environment that honors and celebrates the diversity of our students, our community, and our nation. The Board of Education in partnership with the school community will not tolerate any threat of violence in the schools or any hate speech that targets any race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Each student is held to the highest standards of responsible decision making within a culture that is expected to foster compassion, caring, and empathy.

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