Good afternoon,

As we approach the end of the school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued partnership and support. Your trust, encouragement, and involvement have meant so much to us throughout the year.

Working together with you has helped create a strong foundation for our students to learn, grow, and succeed. We are truly grateful to be part of this journey with you. We can't believe our final week of this school year is upon us!

Best,

Christina & Emily

Mon. June 9th - 6th Grade Field Day & 6th Grade Yearbook Signing

Mon. June 9th - BOE Meeting Town Hall, 6:30pm

Tues. June 10th - PBIS Day for 7th Grade

Tues. June 10th - 8th Grade Yearbook Signing

Thu. June 12th - Last Day of School

All EHMS students took part in out Summer Reading and Math assemblies this week!

8th grade students had the opportunity to meet Ms. Riggio, the ELA department leader, and Ms. Tietjan, the Library Media Specialist, from EHHS. They learned about the summer reading expectations as they prepare for high school.

6th and 7th grade students were excited to hear about the fun raffles prizes they could win by participating in summer reading and math! We welcomed Keri from East Hampton Public Library, who shared exciting activities and events happening at the library all summer long.

Below are students who have received Positive Office Referrals for their behaviors that have exemplified our PBIS pillars of Respect, Responsibility, Compassion and Pride. Students were able to choose a reward from our menu of options like eating outside with friends! Great job!

6th Graders

Hunter Ellis, Elaina Matte, Arthur Skinner, Audrey Embacher, Alli Dipace, Emmie Dugan, Lila Farias, Penny Leitch, Elaina Matte, Leah McCormick, Aleksa Niosi, Savannah Russo, Cameron Sweeney

7th Graders

Kayla Englehart, Keegan King, Mason France, Tyler Roman

8th Graders

Avery Cashin, Aoife Pont, Reagan Moquin, McKayla Wanat, Daniel Peterson, Gabby Cooke

6th graders had a walking field trip through town to visit Center School this week! Students had a beautiful day for the trip!

Field day was held today for 7th graders - below are some pictures of the day.

Over the past few weeks, students across all grade levels have been developing their Profile of a Graduate Portfolios. These portfolios highlight student work that demonstrates growth or achievement in key attributes such as Responsibility, Initiative, Resilience, Perspectives, and Inquiry. This week, students had the opportunity to share their portfolios with peers during their Advisory classes.

We were so excited to honor our 8th graders this week as we held their 8th grade Step Up Ceremony, the Semi-formal dance and they had their end of year trip to Lake Compounce. These few days were more than a celebration of academic success-it's a recognition of the resilience, curiosity, and growth they've shown during their time here at East Hampton Middle School. Below are some pictures from their dance last night!

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

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