Good afternoon,

We hope all our Panthers had a great week! Just a reminder that due to February recess, there will be no school February 19 - 20. We will resume again on Wednesday February 21st.

We hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend!

Best,

Christina & Emily

Fri. Feb 16th - Tues. Feb 20th - No School- Winter Recess

Sat. Feb 17th - MathCounts Competition at UConn

Thurs. Feb 22nd - Student Focus Group EH Prevention Town Hall 5:00 - 6:30

Mon. Feb 26th - Board of Education Meeting - Town Hall

Fri. March 1st - 6th Grade Dance 6p - 8p

Fri March 8th - 10th - EHMS Drama Club Production of Beauty and the Beast Jr.

Team newsletters are linked below! Enjoy our latest editions from our teams including Unified Arts!

EAST HAMPTON MS ATHLETICS SCHEDULE FEB 19 - FEB 23 (subject to change)

MONDAY, FEB 19

NO SCHOOL

TUESDAY, FEB 20

NO SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, FEB 21

East Hampton girls volleyball (Teams: Pacesetters/Producers) at McGee MS (Berlin) 2:20 dismissal, 2:30 bus.

McGee boys volleyball at EHMS

Note: Boys team picture before game!

THURSDAY, FEB 22

East Hampton girls volleyball (Teams: Pacesetters/Producers) at Cromwell 2:20 dismissal, 2:30 bus.

Cromwell boys volleyball at EHMS

FRIDAY, FEB 23

East Hampton boys volleyball at Cromwell 2:20 dismissal, 2:30 bus.

Cromwell girls volleyball at EHMS (Teams Panthers/Pride)

Note: Girls Team picture before game!

Congratulations to our Employee of the Month - Mrs. Vasquez! We are so grateful for the partnerships she has with our students and families.

On Monday, 8th graders were provided an overview of East Hampton High School by their guidance counselor they will have come 9th grade. The guidance staff include, Mrs. Rodowicz, Mrs. McCormack, and Ms. Malcolm. Linked below is the presentation they provided to students on Monday morning.

Students were provided a copy of the East Hampton High School Program of Studies booklet. If your child needs a booklet, please have them visit the office next week. We encourage you to look through the booklet with your child. If you have any questions regarding the transition process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s guidance counselor by phone at 860-365-4060 or by email:

Aaron Mannes - amannes@easthamptonct.org

Joanna Mercaldi - jmercaldi@easthamptonct.org

Our 8th graders had the opportunity to visit East Hampton High School as well and were greeted to the building by the Principal, Mr. Verner. Students learned the various opportunities available to them along with how the schedule works, and course requirements. Below are some pictures of the visit!

During the week of February 21st, students will be assisted with selecting classes on PowerSchool with the support of our 8th grade teachers and guidance counselors. Information will continued to be shared through Parentsquare.

We are excited for the production of Beauty and the Beast! Save the dates below!

On Monday night's board meeting, our spelling bee winner, Avery Guild was celebrated! We wish her the best of luck at the next round of bees in West Hartford next month!

Students in 8th grade math are using their knowledge of Linear Systems to solve puzzles in an Escape Room.

Looking for a way to give back? Want to help make the world a better place? Then please join the EarlyAct Club at any of our upcoming events and opportunities to spread compassion! ALL are welcome and no previous club experience is required. Check out our rolling monthly agenda to see where you can help us to make a difference!

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.

The PTO is busy planning upcoming events at EHMS. Please join us at our next meeting on Wednesday, February 14th at 5:30pm in the EHMS library. We will discuss:

- Munson’s Chocolates fundraiser

- School play bake/snack sale

- Restaurant events

- Panther Prowl planning (the largest fundraiser for our school)!

Come to listen and learn about the PTO or share ideas for future events and fundraisers. We’d love to meet you!

School breakfast is a great way for students to start their school day and its FREE to everyone!

Please review your student(s)’s available balance for any lunch purchases at our secure “e-Funds for Schools” portal: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56523 Funds should be added on an as needed basis to ensure the account balance covers all purchases.

Communications to families about your meal account come directly from the payment portal. Please be alert to these emails and remove from your “junk” status the following addresses:

easthampton@mealmagic.cloud

easthampton@Familyportal.cloud

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.

Access to the East Hampton attendance policy is available HERE

If your child is having any Chromebook or technology issues please click on the link below to do some troubleshooting: EHMS TroubleShooting Tips

If the troubleshooting doesn't work click on the link below to submit an IT work ticket:

Chromebook Trouble Ticket

Please encourage your child to take pride and care in their device. Below is a video to review the proper care of Chromebooks with your child.

East Hampton High School Tri-M is delighted to announce the availability of crewnecks and t-shirts for purchase in support of our Tri-M Music Honor Society and Music Department. The shirts are perfect for Bellringers in the music department, or music supporters. Act quickly, as orders will close this Sunday, February 11th. Whether through purchasing merchandise, or making a direct donation, your support truly makes a difference for the students within the music department in East Hampton.

Crewneck: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/2024-tri-m-crewneck-fundraiser-0815

T-shirt: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/2024-tri-m-shirt-fundraiser-7872

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!

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