The Panther Post

Good afternoon,

Just a reminder that on Wednesday November 26 we will have an early release for students following with no school Nov 27th - 28th for the Thanksgiving Recess.

In addition, please encourage your child to participate in next week's Spirit Week planned by our EHMS Student Council. Students will be competing for PBIS points!

Best,

Christina & Emily

Just a reminder - Tuesday, December 2nd at 6pm, EHHS Principal Mr. Eric Verner invites all 8th grade parents to the East Hampton High School Auditorium, to review the course selection process students completed, how to view selected courses on PowerSchool, and how to request a change to a recommended class.

Wed. Nov 26th - Early Release for students

Thurs Nov 27th - 28th - Thanksgiving Recess

Tues. Dec 2nd - 8th Grade Parent Night EHHS at 6:00

Wed. Dec 3rd - EHMS PTO Bingo Night - 6:00 in Commons

Tues. Dec 23rd - Early Release for Winter Recess - Students dismissed at 12:30

EHMS Band, Jazz Band & Chorus Concert

Wednesday, December 10th at 6:30pm

Snow Date Friday, December 12th

More information sent through Parentsquare

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

6th Graders

James Finn & Jonah Robinson

7th Grader

Andre Magnum

8th Graders

Kayla Spitzmacher & Isabella Secondo

Seventh grade students have read two novels by the same author in their reading unit, and now they will create a companion book to show their understanding. Their companion book will include a brief author biography, a character-perspective essay, analysis of themes and symbols, and a creative fan-fiction piece where they rewrite or extend a scene. This project helps students read like writers and write like readers!

During this week’s Advisory, students explored our EHMS Way pillar of Empathy. Advisory groups discussed what empathy looks like in our school community and participated in an activity that helped peers and staff learn more about one another.

Our 8th graders kicked off their first group activity of the year with a trip to a Wolf Pack hockey game! Students enjoyed some well-deserved time together as they celebrated the end of the first quarter. We’re excited to keep the momentum going with more fun events planned for our 8th-grade class.

7th Graders participating in Project Oceanology went on their second trip where students explored the biodiversity of the area. Animals will be counted and measured. In the bow, students will focus on water quality and measure temp, salinity and dissolved oxygen, depth, color, clarity, light, and weather conditions. The group took board the boat in Groton instead of Old Lyme at the Project Oceanology site, due to the weather conditions.

NOV 24 -28

MONDAY, NOV 24

Girls Basketball 2:35 until 4:30 pm

No Boys Basketball

Cheer 2:35-4:30 pm

TUESDAY, NOV 25

Boys Basketball 2:35 until 4:30 pm

No Girls Basketball

Cheer 2:35 -4:30 pm

WED-FRIDAY

No Athletics-Happy Thanksgiving!

🎉 FAMILY BINGO NIGHT! 🎉

📅 Wednesday December 3rd
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 EHMS Commons

The EHMS PTO is hosting a fun-filled Family Bingo Night — open to all! ​We’re currently seeking Bingo prize donations to make the night extra exciting.
🎁 Suggested prizes include:

• Gift cards (any amount!)
• Family-friendly items like board games, puzzles, movie night bundles, theme baskets or small treats

💡 Bonus: Each donation earns you an extra Bingo card at the event!

Donations can be mailed or dropped off at:
East Hampton Middle School
19 Childs Rd, East Hampton, CT
📦 Please mark items for “PTO.”

Let’s make this a super fun, family-friendly community event!
Thank you for supporting EHMS PTO 💙🐾

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.

Just a reminder that when we do not hear from a parent, then our attendance line will send out a call that your child is absent. Even if your child is sent home by the nurse the day before, we still need a call or notice each day your child is out.

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.

As we are now half-way through September, I would like to send a friendly reminder for parents to check their student's lunch account balances. Weekly, emails are sent through Meal Magic with negative account balances. Please check your junk folder to ensure you are not missing crucial information!

The Cafeteria Staff and I love to see smiling faces daily and we are grateful to have your students dine with us!

Please use the link below to set up an online meal account for your child or apply for free or reduced meals.

https://easthampton.familyportal.cloud/

For questions or concerns, contact Kate Caselli, Director of Nutrition Services at kcaselli@easthamptonct.org or 860.316.7324

Did you know?

Community Health Care, Inc. is a part of the East Hampton Middle School success team!

Enrollment is open NOW for mental health services through the School-Based Health Center. Our licensed clinical social worker can support youth by addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, peer conflict, family conflict, grief and loss, emotional regulation, increasing school engagement and other childhood challenges.

Click here: https://www.sbhc1.com/enroll/

Why choose SBHC?

Convenient same day appointment

Removes barriers to care such as lack of transportation

Decreases time away from the classroom which improves academic success

Improves student's achievement by taking care of behavioral health needs that can make learning difficult

For more information, email DeFranL@ch1.com

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