Congratulations to the Ereckson Chamber Orchestra students! They came in 1st runner up in the TMEA Honor Orchestra Competition (which means 1st runner up in the state). The Full Orchestra ,which combines top band and orchestra students, also made the finals, and came in 5th place. This is a big achievement; we are proud of their hard work.

Cross Country Season is now in the Fall. If you are interested in running Cross Country, please see Coach Coursey in F101A. A physical is required before working out and available in RANKONE."

The application for the 2024-2025 Leadership Academy Class is open until Aug. 15, 2024. Apply today at https://forms.gle/x381TwvPA8dV9r1CA

The Allen ISD Leadership Academy is designed to provide community participants a comprehensive overview of the school district by campus and district leadership.

The structure of Allen ISD Leadership Academy is a full day, once-a-month workshop for seven months. Participants will tour campuses, hear from principals, interact with students via Q&A panels, and meet School Board members. District administrators will provide presentations about their departments and how they work to support the overall goals of Allen ISD. The cohort will also be tasked with completing a specific volunteer project to support Allen ISD.

The goal of the program is to engage with our community and provide educational resources about the operations of running a school district with 21,000 students and nearly 3,000 employees.

The application for the 2024-2025 cohort is open through August 15. Spots are limited, and submitting an application does not guarantee admittance into the academy.

1. Chromebook distribution continues Monday and Tuesday. If you want a new chrome book you must pay your technology insurance. The link is below in this Newsletter.

2. If you haven't done so please make sure you support or EMS PTA. Here is the link to their webpage https://erecksonpta.membershiptoolkit.com/

They are a great partner for our school and community.

3. Students need to remember their ID we will start with visitor badges Monday and we will be marking tardies starting Monday as well.

4. Your students are doing great! I am hearing from teachers daily about how great our students are doing in the halls and in the classroom.

5. I sent some information about Special Topics out to both grade levels earlier this week. There were some links in there that are not accessible. Those links were not meant to be in my letter, my apologies for the inconvenience. Please note that opt in information will go out later next week.

Parents! Sign up for the daily announcements to know what's happening at EMS!! You will receive an email with our daily announcements including club news and meeting information. Sign up here:

https://forms.gle/YRRSuv5wD6sHUyteA

As exciting as the new school year can be for many, for some it is a time of anxiety and worry. Here are seven ways to help kids and teens start the school year off right and build habits that foster strong mental health.

7 Back-to-School Mental Health Tips

Back-to-school stress is real. A psychologist from Children's Health shares ways to help your kids manage their mental health during this time.

www.childrens.com

Parents who wish to know more about Canvas and creating an observer account click on the link below.

https://www.allenisd.org/o/aisd/page/canvas

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

8th grade Chromebook distribution will be on August 8th and 9th during their science period.

7th grade Chromebook distribution will be on August 12th and 13th during their science period.

Students must have insurance paid before receiving the new Chromebook. Click on the link below to pay your Chromebook INSURANCE

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

and bring your ID!

If your student is absent, please use your Skyward Parent Portal or call Bill Lazarus, Attendance Secretary, at 972-747-3308. Send a note with your student when they return.

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