Good afternoon,

A reminder that the end of quarter three falls today, Thursday March 28th. Report cards will be distributed once we return from spring break. As always, if there are any questions regarding grades, please make sure to reach out to your child's teacher. Students will begin their 4th quarter specials rotation on Monday April 1st.

An additional reminder that there is no school tomorrow Friday March 29th due to Good Friday. Have a wonderful long weekend.

Best,

Christina & Emily

Fri March 29th - No School - Good Friday

Mon April 1st - 4th Quarter Specials Rotation

Tues April 2nd - Board of Education Meeting, Town Hall 6:30pm

Mon April 8 - 12th - Spring Vacation Week - No School

Mon April 15th - 22nd - Week of Kindness sponsored by Lions International

Team newsletters are linked below! Enjoy our latest editions from our teams including Unified Arts!

EAST HAMPTON MS ATHLETICS SCHEDULE APRIL 1- APRIL 5 (subject to change)

MONDAY, APRIL 1

Baseball/Softball 2:35 until 5 pm

TUESDAY, APRIL 2

Baseball/Softball 2:35 until 5 pm

Note: varsity uniforms to go out! Reminder, if you receive a uniform, you are required to the pay to participate fee. Due by Friday, April 5th.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3

Baseball/Softball 2:35 until 5 pm

THURSDAY, APRIL 4

Baseball/Softball 2:35 until 5 pm

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

Baseball/Softball 2:35 until 5 pm

Vacation April 8-12 - No practices

Welcome to a new season of EHMS Bike Club! To start, here are the basics to help you plan...

-Who? Club coach/advisor - Mr. Searles (assisted by various EHMS Staff and members of the EHHS Bike Club) in collaboration with CCAP (Connecticut Cycling Advancement Program)

-When? PRACTICES on Tuesdays and Thursdays, April-May from 3PM - 4:30PM (weather permitting). Those who race will practice twice a week. Those not racing will be assigned either Tuesday or Thursday. The RACE schedule will be forthcoming.

-Where? PRACTICE mostly EHMS trails, sometimes offsite (Airline Trail, Hurd State Park) Bikes can be locked up at the bike rack during the day or dropped off after school in the back lot. RACES at various locations around the state. **Members are responsible for obtaining their own rides to offsite locations from family members or carpooling**

-What? Students will need a helmet, gloves, water bottle and mountain bike (not a BMX or road bike). If students do not have access to a mountain bike we have loaners to borrow.

-How much? No cost! Even race licenses and entry fees are covered by the Club.

-Why? To have fun together outside while getting exercise. To improve bike skills, and compete and win races! (races optional)

Important Upcoming Dates:
4/4 - 4PM Parent Info Meeting in the Commons
4/6 - Registration Deadline (forms will soon be posted to ParentSquare)
4/6 - 10AM Trail Work Day (weather permitting)
4/16 - First practice!

More details, including the registration forms, coming soon! Feel free to join the EHMS Bike Club group on Parentsquare. Any questions, please reach out to Mr. Searles at jsearles@easthamptonct.org

Congratulations to all our students who had artwork displayed at this year's K-12 Art Show. A big shout out to Mr. Pastor for all he does with our students. Below are some pieces from the show.

Sixth graders have begun their unit on Expressions and Equations. Students will learn to use new terms and representations in reasoning about real-world and geometrical situations. They will also begin to understand that some values of variables may not make sense in a given context.

Last week, Ms. Seeley’s 8th grade students engaged in a Socratic Seminar debate for their final project for the Position Papers writing unit. Early in the unit, classes voted on a topic to research and debate. The topics chosen were whether or not we should have zoos and whether or not AI was helpful or harmful. Students were then assigned either pro or con positions and had to gather research and evidence to support their claims. During the final debate, students respectfully and passionately engaged in an intense discussion of each side with guest judges awarding points to each team.

Don't miss the eclipse on April 8th! For more information check out this website!

Looking for a way to give back? Want to help make the world a better place? Then please join the EarlyAct Club at any of our upcoming events and opportunities to spread compassion! ALL are welcome and no previous club experience is required. Check out our rolling monthly agenda to see where you can help us to make a difference!

East Hampton Middle School

YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW!

Online sale starts March 25, and ends April 19, 2024. Yearbook Cost: $25

$5 for your child’s name printed on the front cover

$1 for each icon

Sales continue after 4/19/24 until all yearbooks are sold. Payment is cash or check ONLY. Personalization and icons are NOT available after 4/19/24.

Yearbook Cost: $30 after 4/19/24

Cash or checks accepted

Please make checks payable to: EHMS

Return form to Mrs. Buchan in the office.

Or

Order online Click on “Order Your Yearbook.

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.

School breakfast is a great way for students to start their school day and its FREE to everyone!

Please review your student(s)’s available balance for any lunch purchases at our secure “e-Funds for Schools” portal: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56523 Funds should be added on an as needed basis to ensure the account balance covers all purchases.

Communications to families about your meal account come directly from the payment portal. Please be alert to these emails and remove from your “junk” status the following addresses:

easthampton@mealmagic.cloud

easthampton@Familyportal.cloud

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.

Access to the East Hampton attendance policy is available HERE

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

Please encourage your child to take pride and care in their device. Below is a video to review the proper care of Chromebooks with your child.

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 below baseball clinic has been MOVED to Saturday March 29th - Time to TBD. Use the following link to sign up: https://forms.gle/jivxgsZjKbGov5DNA

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