Good afternoon,

As we head into the final weeks of Quarter 4, we encourage all parents to log into PowerSchool to review their child’s academic progress. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teachers who would be happy to discuss.

Best,

Christina & Emily

Tues. June 3rd - 5th Grade Parent Night at 6:30

Thu. June 5th - 8th Grade Step Up Ceremony

Thu. June 5th - 8th Grade Formal

Fri. June 6th - 8th Grade End of Year Trip - Lake Compounce

Fri. June 6th - 5th Grade Visit to EHMS

Fri. June 6th - 7th Grade Field Day

Mon. June 9th - 6th Grade Field Day

Thu. June 12th - Last Day of School

Our 6th grade math students are exploring Least Common Multiples. Students are learning to find common multiples through real-world problems and engaging activities. This unit encourages deep thinking and helps students explain their reasoning, not just their answers.

8th grade students continue their study of journalism and journalistic writing. This week, they are analyzing photographs and multimedia sources to understand how visual elements contribute to storytelling in the news. Students are learning to make inferences based on visual cues, such as body language, setting, symbolism, and composition. Through guided discussions and analysis, they will explore how images and videos convey tone and emotion.

Today we held our annual Festival of Flight for our 6th grade students. Today was a special day when our 6th grade students got to see what they have learned in Technology Education this year up close and in action! We study the basic principles of flight and rocketry in 6th grade Technology Education. Students traveled through 3 separate stations to experience different flight related topics:

Station 1: Students were able to meet and talk to professionals in the aviation industry. There was a commercial airline pilot, a Pratt and Whitney Test Flight Engineer, Lead Electrical Inspector from Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky, and an owner/instructor of her own flight school joining us to talk about what they do and what it took to get where they are.

Station 2: Students met a Master RC Airplane pilot. He demonstrated how the RC planes work. He flew his planes around doing various stunts and tricks and explained how the RC planes are governed by the same exact flight principals as the real thing. Some students may also get to try their hand at flying the planes themselves (weather permitting)!

Station 3: Students got to launch the model rockets that they made during Tech Ed class this year. There were 2 separate launch stations and we had over 120 model rockets launching off into the clear blue! A special thank you to our guests and Mr. Briggs for making the afternoon a success!

It is our honor to recognize our EHMS Literacy Specialist, Mrs. Alicia Garstka, as our Teacher of the Year. Alicia consistently goes above and beyond for the students at EHMS. She stays informed on current educational trends and best practices, regularly incorporating innovative strategies and tools into her teaching. Alicia embodies the skillset, professionalism, and dedication to teaching that has

positively influenced her students, colleagues, and East Hampton Middle School. She demonstrates a strong commitment to lifelong learning, and we are fortunate to count her among our Teachers of the Year.

As we move into the final stretch of the 2024-2025 school year, we invite you to share your feedback and reflections with us. The survey will be opened until Monday. While we are proud of the work we do, we are always looking to improve and implement best practices that will meet the needs of every learner at East Hampton Middle School. Please use this link to provide your feedback about your child's experience:

An overview of the events for 8th grade has been shared in Parentsquare. Additional communication will be shared on Monday, including information specific to the 8th grade Step Up Ceremony and Dance!

End of year information from the Health Office:

All medications in the nurse’s office must be picked up by the last day of school or they will be discarded. Students are not allowed to carry medication home themselves. All controlled medication must be picked up and signed off!

** All 6th grade students must have a current physical on file before entering 7th grade ** Physicals must be dated after the last day of school LAST year (June 13, 2024).

There are 2 required immunizations prior to entering 7th grade: Tdap and Meningococcal

Any clothing donations are welcome and appreciated! The health office is most in need of leggings and sweatpants currently.

Thank you!
Melanie King RN, BSN
East Hampton Middle School Nurse
mking@easthamptonct.org
860-365-4060 Ext 5

New Update

Per the East Hampton Board of Education’s Attendance Policy and Connecticut statute, parents and guardians may only approve the first 9 absences of the school year with a parent note. Absences 10 and above can only be excused with further documentation and under specific circumstances.

In addition, 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.

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.

Below is a helpful handout for families as you engage in discussions around attendance with your children.

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.

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 attached bulletins below were developed through a collaborative effort among the Department of Children and Families, the Department Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Office of Child Advocate, the Department of Public Health, the State Department of Education, and the Governor's Office. The content includes information on suicide, helpful tips to support people of all ages, and where to go for additional support and resources.

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