EMS Weekly Newsletter

Next week marks the start of the second half of the school year. Time flies when you're having fun! It is a good time to reset, refocus, and think about finishing strong. As we enter this stretch, we encourage all students to reflect on the progress they’ve made and set goals for continued growth. For our 8th graders, the Class of 2026, this second half is especially important. With high school just around the corner, now is the time to sharpen academic skills, build strong habits, and push for that next level of performance. The work they do over the coming months will help ensure they are confident, capable, and ready for the challenges ahead.

As we continue through these unusually cold weeks, please remember to bundle up and stay warm. We appreciate everyone’s flexibility as we navigate the freezing temperatures together.

Let’s make the second half of the year one to be proud of!

Last Weeks Survey Results... I hope you got to spend Monday morning in bed. Sleeping in is the best part of a snow day according to our poll.

To ensure proper traffic flow and student supervision during morning arrival, Officer Sisto will allow drop-off and entrance through the main doors only after 7:55 a.m.

Students arriving before 7:55 a.m. should report to their designated entrances. Those entrances will open at 7:45 a.m. on days when the “real feel” temperature is below freezing. On all other days, they will open at 7:55 a.m. Please be sure students are dressed appropriately for the weather.

The Geography Club competed at their 2nd Regional Bee of the season at Ridgewood High School! We are overjoyed to announce that three more students qualified for the National Geography Bee in Florida and one more student qualified for the International Geography Bee in Thailand!

These are the EMS students who have qualified for these advanced competitions between the two Regional Bees! Outstanding work by the students and the advisors Mrs. McMillan and Mrs. Stoll!

Nationals:

1.) Mason C.

2.) Remy F.

2.) Brady A.

4.) Carl M.

5.) Jack A.

Internationals:

1.) Carl M

2.) Remy F.

3.) Jack A.

Eisenhower Middle School students recently completed their second i-Ready Diagnostic. This adaptive assessment is a powerful tool that identifies your student's unique strengths and specific opportunities for growth. By understanding where they stand, we can better determine how to best support their learning journey. Teacher have begun to review data and personalize instruction in Math and ELA.

We encourage parents and students to sit down together to review these results. It’s a fantastic way to celebrate hard work, discuss personal academic goals, and keep students motivated as they take more ownership of their learning. Teachers will be using this data with students in the classroom to focus on meeting learning expectations, and your support in reviewing these at home is invaluable.

How to Access Your Results & Materials

To view the "For Families" report and access supplemental learning materials, students and parents can follow these steps to log in through the district portal:

• Log in to ClassLink: Visit the ClassLink Dashboard and click "Login Here".

• Sign in with Google: Use the student's district email and password. Note: Usernames and passwords are located in the Genesis Parent Portal. Reminder: You must add @wyckoffps.org to the username to complete the login email (e.g., samsmi26@wyckoffps.org).

• Open i-Ready: Click on the i-Ready icon within the dashboard.

• Find the Report: Click on the "For Families" dropdown and select the "For Families report".

• Enter the Code: When prompted, enter the EMS District Report Code: PHM0KG (note: the 0 is a zero).

In addition to score reports, the i-Ready platform provides access to academic materials for math. This includes helpful instructional videos designed to support an understanding of complex concepts.

Understanding the Data Together

The blue bars on the graph show performance in relation to grade-level expectations, which are represented by the green shading. You will also see a National Norm percentile ranking that indicates performance in relation to other students in the same grade nationwide.

Beyond looking at the numbers, use this as a chance to connect and celebrate strengths so students feel motivated and ready to work on their goals. Thank you for your partnership.

Eisenhower Middle School is currently seeking a dependable and caring Lunch Aide to join our school community. This position plays an important role in supporting students during the lunch period and helping to maintain a safe, positive environment.

The position offers a competitive hourly salary and is a great opportunity for community members who enjoy working with students and being part of a school setting. If you or someone you know may be interested, please reach out to the main office and ask to speak with Mr. Faehndrich.

We’re excited to celebrate with you at tonight’s dance and are looking forward to a fun, safe, and memorable evening. To make sure everyone has a great time, please review the expectations below.

• The stage is off-limits to students at all times.

• Exterior doors of the MPR may not be opened or used for exiting.

• Please use bathrooms appropriately. Large groups are not permitted, and extended time in the bathrooms is not allowed.

• Students may not be in the main lobby without a chaperone present. You may not leave the dance unless your ride is already waiting for you.

• Prohibited Items: Water bottles, outside food or drinks, and bags are not permitted.

Above all, we expect respectful behavior at all times. Expectations not being followed may result in removal from the dance and could impact your ability to attend future school events.

Make good choices, look out for one another, and enjoy the dance!

This is a reminder that the deadline for the second payment of $215 is approaching in 1 week. Checks made out to "Eisenhower Middle School" should be given to your child's homeroom teacher by next Friday, February 6th, 2026. Please include your eighth graders name in the memo of the check. For questions or more information on the trip, you may review the EMS 8th Grade Philadelphia & Dorney Park Trip website.

Wyckoff Summer Academies is open to students entering Kindergarten through Grade 7 and offers a variety of academic and enrichment courses, including STEAM classes through National Hall of Inventors® Camp Invention, taught by certified Wyckoff teachers.

• Dates: Four one-week sessions (8:30 AM – 12:45 PM)
• July 6–10 | July 13–17 | July 20–24 | July 27–31
• Registration & Class Selection
• Opens Monday, February 2nd at 8:00 AM
• Program Brochure & Class Descriptions
• Cost: $25 non-refundable registration fee per student, $200 per week of classes
• Questions: summer@wyckoffschools.org
• (201) 848-5700 x3210

Thank you for your assistance in sharing this information with families.

Best regards,
Mrs. Kristin Stern
Director, Wyckoff Summer Academies