ESA Middle Family Newsletter

Communicating About Snow Days

To make sure you have all the latest news, you can continue to check this newsletter for updates. You should also do all of the following:

How to find out if we have a weather-related delay/closing:

Check our district site /social media
Robo call
Make sure you contact information is updated in the system in emergency.

As the winter season approaches, we are excited to announce our new school theme:

Winter Sparkle: Shine Bright This Season. This theme celebrates the beauty, magic, and brilliance of winter, encouraging us all to shine brightly through kindness, creativity, and community.

Throughout this season, we will engage in activities and projects that highlight the sparkle within each of us. Let’s embrace the cold with warm hearts and let our light shine brightly both inside and outside Edgmont Scholars Academy Middle.

We look forward to a season filled with joy, growth, and the magic of winter!

Families, it's imperative that students come to school daily, on time, and stay the duration of the school day. Valuable instructional time is lost when students arrive late. Teachers begin lessons at 9:00 am daily. Student is considered later after 9:05. If your child is late, an adult must sign them in. Thank you for your help in getting all students to the building on time!

School hours for students are 8:45 to 3:45. Students are marked late after 9:00 and parents are required to sign the student in at the front office after the 9:00.

Early dismissal stops at 2:45 to properly prepare for dismissal. Please adhere to these times as they are explained in the handbook. NO STUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO BE PICKED UP AFTER 2:45!

Please contact the front desk by 12:00, if there are any changes in your child's dismissal plan

484-465-1236

We Welcome Your Questions and Requests

Our administration team is here to support you! If you have any requests for meetings or need assistance with specific concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out:

Building or Academic Concerns: ajackson@chesteruplandsd.org
Behavior Concerns: dhightower@chesteruplandsd.org
Attendance Concerns: mthompson@chesteruplandsd.org

We value open communication and look forward to working together to ensure a positive experience for all students and families.

Thank you for your partnership!

Just a reminder, that ALL students should be in full uniforms which included collared shirt and khaki pants. Students are NOT allowed to wear:

Sweatpants

T-shirts

Bonnets/scarves

Tights

Slippers/flipflops

Hoodies

Ski-masks

Crocs

Student will receive consequences, and a phone call will be made for a parent to bring them a change of class. Please be mindful that this is a requirement and is enforced.

Students are allowed to wear a sweatshirt or sweaters for inside building uses.

UPDATE TO WINTER BREAK- 12/19 1/2 for Students. Break 12/22-1/5/26

Dear ESA Middle School Families,

We are excited to invite you to become an active part of our ESA Middle School community! Parent involvement plays a huge role in creating a positive and supportive environment for our students. We welcome volunteers to assist with school events, classroom activities, student celebrations, and community projects throughout the year.

Your time, ideas, and energy help us make ESA a place where every student can thrive. Whether you can volunteer once a month or just for special events, your support makes a difference!

If you’re interested in joining our amazing team of volunteers, please sign up with Ms. Thompson nthompson@chesteruplandsd.org for more information.

Thank you for being such an important part of our school community — we couldn’t do it without you!

From the Desk of Ms. Thompson, School Counselor

I know that transitioning into middle school can sometimes feel overwhelming.
It’s okay to take a moment for yourself. When things feel a little too loud or heavy, find a quiet space and listen to my calming music playlist. Allow the gentle sounds to soothe your spirit, ease your mind, and remind you that peace is always within reach.

Remember — taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of your schoolwork. A few moments of calm can make a world of difference. 💛