The Ereckson Exclusive

September

30 Cross Country @AHS

OCTOBER

1 8th grade Football Home vs Faubion, 7th grade football @ Faubion

3 8th grade Volleyball Home vs Faubion, 7th grade @Faubion

4 Ereckson Fall Dance Sponsored by PTA

7 Cross Country @McKinney North

7 EMS Fall picture retakes

8 Football 7th grade vs Evans, 8th grade @ Evans

10 Volleyball 7th grade vs Evans, 8th Grade @ Evans

11 AHS Home Football Game

14-18 NO School FALL BREAK

17 Volleyball 7th vs Curtis, 8th @ Curtis

Tennis Club will meet after school in Mrs. Chapates' room on Tuesday, October 1st. We will meet until 4:15. New members are encouraged to join us. We meet on campus the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month and play tennis at Twin Creeks on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month (weather permitting).

Baylor University features a Talent Identification Program for advanced learners that offers above grade-level testing opportunities, Super Saturday activities at the university, summer programs, and more. Parents of current 7th grade students can learn more about above grade-level testing opportunities available this fall by attending an informational webinar on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Join here, or email kari.lockhart@allenisd.org for more information.

The registration window for GT testing for students in grades 1-11 is open September 23-October 25, 2024. The form for registration is available in Skyward Family Access. It can be found under "Online Forms", "Optional GT Testing Registration".

• Remember to click the "Submit" button upon completing the form. Guardians should receive a confirmation email once the form has been properly submitted.

Allen ISD voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballot in the 2024 Bond Election on November 5. The proposal, created by an 81-member citizen advisory committee known as Project Kids, will impact every campus and every student in Allen ISD. Specific projects include, but are not limited to, the following items:

• Safety and security updates at our campuses

• Maintenance and efficiency upgrades at various campuses

• Updates to learning spaces at various campuses

• Technology improvements for devices and infrastructure

• Transportation updates, including replacement of buses reaching the end of their useful lifespan

Learn more about the 2024 Bond Proposal at www.allenisdbond.com

1. Reminder we are drawing near the end of the 9 weeks. Families need to make sure all work has been turned in as we prepare to finalize 9 weeks grades.
2. Fall Break NO School the week of October 14th-18th
3. If your student is struggling academically please communicate with the teacher ask about tutorials or Homework club!
4. Cost of the Dance is 5 dollars cash only. Please bring exact amount.
5. Fall Dance expectations

• Student dress code will be enforced
• Must have school ID to enter no exceptions
• Cost is 5 dollars cash?
• Doors will open at 6 pm enter through the GYM Doors only (Door 19)

Heads up Ereckson parents! The PTA sponsored fall dance 💃🕺 is fast approaching, and we are looking for volunteers to chaperone. Can you help?

Sign up here!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044DABA822A6FC1-51753727-ptafall#/

2024-2025 National PTA REFLECTIONS call for entries!

Huskies, it's time to get ready for the Reflections competition! Entries are due October 11.

STUDENTS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE PTA BY OCTOBER 1st

This year’s theme is: ACCEPTING IMPERFECTION.

This is where you get to shine -- show us how you interpret the theme in any of the categories.

Dance Choreography

Film Production

Literature

Music Composition

Photography

Visual Arts

Each entry must be accompanied by a completed Student Entry Form.

Here are the 2024-2025 Program Rules and 2024-2025 Student Entry Form.

Entries can be dropped off in the designated bin which will be located in the front office of school during 10/7 – 10/11. The deadline for submission is Friday 10/11 by the end of the day.

https://www.txpta.org/reflections

For information click here: https://erecksonpta.membershiptoolkit.com/reflections

Cost of the dance is 5$ cash only at the door. Please bring exact change.

1. Student Dress code will be enforced
2. Student ID's must be worn
3. Ereckson Students only
4. Doors open at 6pm, rides need to be ready to pick you up 8pm sharp!
5. Door 19 by the gym is the only entrance for the dance.

Congratulations to the Chamber, Sinfonia I and Symphony Orchestra (the symphony combines orchestra and band). These groups won awards in the 2024 National Mark of Excellence Competition! The Mark of Excellence and Citation of Excellence is a national music competition that recognizes music ensembles for high standards in performance. Ensembles are judged by nationally known adjudicators, with the top quarter being named as National Winners and the second quarter named as Commended Winners. The project received over 450 entries in all classifications and received entries from 40 states. Mrs.DeVoto, Ms.Boone and Ms.Choi are incredibly proud of this achievement!

The EMS Counseling Team is looking for a 7th Grade and 8th Grade parent from each elementary feeder school to be a member of our Counseling Advisory Council. The council meets 3 times a year for 30-45 minutes. Seventh grade parents will serve for 2 years. Council members help guide and support the school counseling program by giving feedback on the comprehensive school counseling program. They further learn about the role of the school counselor and how to advocate for the program. Meetings are 3:30-4:00 at EMS on 9/26, 1/23 and 5/8. Council spots are filled on a first come first serve basis. We appreciate you volunteering your time to help improve our program! Click here to sign up!

TMSCA Math and Science Team

If your student plans to tryout for TMSCA Math and Science Team, registration closes at 11:59pm on Friday, September 20. Students must be logged into their school account to register: https://bit.ly/TMSCAtryouts

Schedule for Tryouts

Calculator

Tuesday, October 8th, from 3:45 - 4:30 in Room A130

Number Sense

Wednesday, October 9th, during Homeroom in the Cafeteria

Science

Wednesday, October 9th, from 3:45 - 4:45 in Room A130

General Math

Thursday, October 10th, from 3:45-4:45 in Room A130

Makeups

Friday, October 11th, by appointment

Questions? Email sheryl.perkin@allenisd.org

Documenting Student Absences

Use one of these options to document a student’s absence:

• Log into SKYWARD, click on the “Attendance” tab, click on “submit an Absence Request” and then complete the request. No further documentation or phone call is required. This is our preferred method.
• Call the Attendance Clerk at 972-747-3308 x244160. Please have your student’s ID number available.
• Parent/guardian notes must have a parent/guardian signature and include your student’s ID number. These can be dropped off at the school or scanned (JPEG or PDF) and emailed to william.lazarus@allenisd.org.

A couple of reminders:

• Absence notes must be received within three days of the student’s return to school. Otherwise, the absence will remain as unexcused. Truancy notifications will be sent when the student has 3 or more unexcused absences (full or partial days).

• A medical note is required for students who miss more than five consecutive days of school.
• Absence requests for Religious Holy Days must include the name of the holy day.

If you have any questions, please contact Bill Lazarus at 972-747-3308 x 244160 or email william.lazarus@allenisd.org.

Use the QR code below to buy all of your Allen ISD athletic tickets. Make sure you choose which school you are looking for to help in your event selections.

Now is the time to purchase your 2024-2025 Ereckson Yearbook. Order a yearbook for your student by Friday, September 13 and you’ll get it at the lowest price of the year!

Click the button below to purchase your yearbook.

Please do not pick up your student when waiting on Tatum, it is unsafe to have your student loading your vehicle on a main street. We want all students to use cross walks and loading areas for the safety of everyone.

Please note that there are no left turns out of the North EMS parking lot 3:15-4:00 pm! During after school pick up please be mindful not to block driveways of our neighbors and watch for pedestrians.

If you need to find out what bus number your student will ride go to this link and enter your school and address. Find my bus!

All students are required to wear a school ID. Lunch detentions will be earned for every 3 incidents without a badge. You are welcome to buy a second ID if you wish. If needed, you may purchase a new ID from the library – the cost is $5

If you have not paid your insurance there is still time to do so.

https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/TECHNOLOGY-STUDENT-DEVICE-INSURANCE-FEE-/SVcUwX

and bring your ID!

Click the link below to sign up for our online E-announcements

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Paul Harper, Principal

Dewey O'Neill, 7th Grade Assistant Principal

Laurie Schaefer, 8th Grade Assistant Principal

Jennifer Pryce, Assistant Principal

Email: paul.harper@allenisd.org

Website: https://www.allenisd.org/o/ems
Location: 450 Tatum Drive, Allen, TX, United States
Phone: (972)747-3308
Twitter: @EMSHuskies