East Hills Connection 26-27 #10

We had a terrific week!

Exciting game on Wednesday! Fundraising fun! Spirit week!

Tomorrow is the END OUR FIRST QUARTER!! This year is going so fast!

Our band and band front performed beautifully at the Wednesday game and at the Bethlehem parade! They are amazing to watch and listen to!

As the second quarter begins, remind students to work hard right from the start. With the interruptions of upcoming breaks, we need to make every minute matter!

Together. Connected. Strong.

Mr. Horvath, Mr. Podhyski and Mrs. Braun

10/27: MP1 ENDS

10/28: MP2 STARTS

10/28: Half Day MS&HS only (11:30 Dismissal)

11/3: Schools Closed: Teacher In-service

11/12: MP 1 Report Card posted

11/23: Half Day Parent/Teacher Afternoon Conferences (11:30 Dismissal)

11/24: Half Day Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences (11:30 Dismissal)

11/25-11/30: School Closed (Thanksgiving)

Hello families of EHMS! NJHS students are working with Ms. Thomas and Dr. McDonald to hold a fundraising event for Field of Flags. We are reaching out to ask for your help with two items!

First, we would like to feature any family members connected to our East Hills family on a Hometown Heroes Bulletin Board in the main entryway of the school. You can email pictures to tmcdonald@basdschools.org or send in copies of photos. They can be dropped off in the main office or room 158. They can be pictures of those currently serving in our Armed Forces or who formerly served (Parents, Grandparents, Great-Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, etc). Please send your photos by October 30th, 2026.

Each photo needs to be labeled with

1. name;

2.armed service division(Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard); and

3. any other information you may want to include.

The second item we need help with is raising enough money to fill the front lawn of East Hills Middle School on November 11, 2006 with American Flags to show our support for our heroes. Each flag will represent one veteran and our commitment to serving all veterans after they have made sacrifices for our country. All donations are appreciated as they will support life changing services for veterans in need and their families. All donations will be accepted through Monday, November 2nd. The homeroom with the most donations will receive an ice cream social sponsored by NJHS.

Annie, Jr. Website

The District Design Survey has been re-opened for the month of October and is now available in both English and Spanish.

District Design is a comprehensive look at how BASD is structured today and how we should plan for the future, including enrollment, class sizes, school locations, attendance boundaries, programs, educational needs, and the financial resources available to the District. BASD has not undertaken a major district redesign since the 1990s, making community input especially important as we look at where we are today and where we need to be in the future.

If a family or community member already completed the survey, there is no need to complete it again. We are encouraging those who have not yet participated to share their perspectives.

We want to make sure our families have an opportunity to participate and understand that their input will help inform the District Design process as potential options are developed and ultimately brought to the School Board for consideration.

Survey links:

• English Survey
• Spanish Survey

As the Sixers begin their march toward their NBA championship, East Hills is getting ready for their own exciting upcoming season. Boys Basketball Open Gyms will begin on Monday November 2nd and continue on the dates listed on the form. Pick up permission forms outside of room 309. Tryouts for East Hills Basketball Team will be on Friday November 20th from 3-6. Monday November 23rd from 3:15 to 6:00 pm and Tuesday November 24th from 12:00 pm until 3:00. Players must have completed physicals to be eligible to participate in tryouts.

We are excited to share a wonderful opportunity designed to support your child's learning journey! Our after-school program offers a warm, encouraging environment where students can stay on track with their studies, work through assignments, and feel confident preparing for upcoming tests.

Our teacher, Mrs. Beiner, will provide guidance and collaborate with school staff. Our students are expected to take responsibility for developing their organization skills, completing their work, and preparing for upcoming assessments.

Spots will be available each week on Tuesday and Thursdays. Teachers will partner with families to sign up students who might need this extra boost. We look forward to working together to support your child's success!

Intramural wrestling starts October 26th. All students including 6th graders at East Hills are welcome to participate. We will be practicing after school until about 4:30 PM at Freedom High School. There is a late bus available. The tournament will be on 11/11 after school. If you are interested in intramural wrestling please see Coach Leinbach for an intramural form in room 148. Intramural forms must be returned before you can start.

The Charger Care Closet is in need of some donations! The Care Closet is a place where EHMS students can get clothing, school supplies and hygiene products due to an emergency or on a continual basis. All donations can be dropped at the front office and should be labeled “Charger Care Closet”. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B084AAFAF2FA7F94-65708947-donations#/

Minutes from our first Parent Association meeting of the year are here! We look forward to parents joining us on Wednesday, November 4th at 9:30am on Google Meet.

East Hills Parents and Guardians,

Be in the know this school year by signing up for the EHMS Parent Association emails! Click the link to provide your name and email address.

This is an opt-in only list, so you MUST register your email to get the info from the Parent Association.

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