The Panther Post

Good afternoon,

It is hard to believe that we have come to the end of January! Although we had a delayed start due to snow days, we have started our third quarter of the year. We hope everyone stays warm and has a wonderful weekend!

Just a reminder that report cards will be sent digitally next week. A ParentSquare message will be sent at that time to notify families.

Best,

Christina & Emily

Mon. Jan. 26th - Students transition to Quarter 3 specials

Sun. Jan 25th - Volleyball Registration Closes

Mon. Feb 9th & 10th - 8th Grade Visit to East Hampton High School

Fri. Feb 13h - Professional Development for Staff - No School for Students

Wed. Feb 11th - Feb 14th - French Quebec Trip

Mon Feb 16th - 17th - February Recess - No School

Please welcome Roza Minas to East Hampton Middle School! Roza is our part-time Administrative Assistant in the office. We are excited to have her join our team. Below is a short bio:

Hello! My name is Roza Minas and I am the new part time Administrative Assistant at East Hampton Middle School. I have three children of my own ages 17, 11 and 6, along with two dogs. I enjoy the beach, cooking, crafts, and am a lifelong reader. Previously I worked as a para educator for almost 5 years at Hebron Elementary School. I am so excited for this new opportunity and look forward to helping continue a safe and happy school environment!

Student Council is beginning our February fundraiser and will be selling Valentine's Day cards. Each Card costs $1 and includes a handwritten note and a heart-shaped lollipop. You can send these to your friends or staff all around the school to make them feel special. Valentines will be sold from February 2nd - February 6th. They will be passed out to homerooms on Thursday February 12th. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Vickery.

A huge thank you to our winter coaches, our Athletic Director and athletes for a great season! We are proud of our Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, and Cheerleading teams for their commitment, teamwork, and energy all winter long.

Below are students who received Positive Office Referrals for their behaviors that have exemplified our PBIS pillars of Empathy, Honesty, Mindfulness and Safety. Students were able to choose a reward from our menu of options! Great job to our Panthers!

Positive Office Referrals

Megyn Perez, Ivy O'Brien, Bronn Ewan, Ashley Phillips, Ryan Riley and Josslyn Marreo

FEB 2 -FEB 6 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Note: Player/Parent and Coaches Meetings are mandatory for players to stay or attend. We strongly request a parent/guardian as well. No Pay to Participate fees are due at this time. We will provide further information at our meetings.

Note: Boys Vball study halls in room 21-bring a finger food, drink (in plastic bottles only) and homework.

MONDAY, FEB 2

Girls volleyball 2:35 until 4:30 pm

Boys volleyball study hall (mandatory) 2:35 until 4:00 pm

Boys volleyball 4:15 until 5:30 pm.

Note: Player/Parent and Coaches meeting in person at 5:30-5:45 pm.

TUESDAY, FEB 3

Girls volleyball 2:35 until 4:30 pm

Note: Player/Parent and Coaches Meeting via google meets at 5:30 pm. Coach Mercaldi will send out a link over the weekend.

Boys volleyball study hall (optional arrive back 4:10 pm) 2:35 until 4:00 pm

Boys volleyball 4:15 until 5:30 pm.

WEDNESDAY, FEB 4

Girls volleyball 2:35 until 4:30 pm

Boys volleyball study hall (optional arrive back 4:10 pm) 2:35 until 4:00 pm

Boys volleyball 4:15 until 5:30 pm.

THURSDAY, FEB 5

Girls volleyball 2:35 until 4:30 pm

Boys volleyball study hall (optional arrive back 4:10 pm) 2:35 until 4:00 pm

Boys volleyball 4:15 until 5:30 pm.

FRIDAY, FEB 6

Girls volleyball 2:35 until 4:30 pm

No boys volleyball

📅 Mark Your Calendars!
All EHMS PTO meetings are held in the Middle School Library at 5:30 PM.
🗓️ Upcoming Meeting Dates:

• February 3
• March 3
• April 7
• April 29
• May 14
• June 2

✨ All parents and guardians are welcome — join us to stay involved and help make a difference at EHMS!

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.

Just a reminder that when we do not hear from a parent, then our attendance line will send out a call that your child is absent. Even if your child is sent home by the nurse the day before, we still need a call or notice each day your child is out.

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.

Did you know?

Community Health Care, Inc. is a part of the East Hampton Middle School success team!

Enrollment is open NOW for mental health services through the School-Based Health Center. Our licensed clinical social worker can support youth by addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, peer conflict, family conflict, grief and loss, emotional regulation, increasing school engagement and other childhood challenges.

Click here: https://www.sbhc1.com/enroll/

Why choose SBHC?

Convenient same day appointment

Removes barriers to care such as lack of transportation

Decreases time away from the classroom which improves academic success

Improves student's achievement by taking care of behavioral health needs that can make learning difficult

For more information, email DeFranL@ch1.com

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