News Archives 2011-12

2012 Summer Reading!
The Middle School Summer Reading program is designed to help students enjoy reading for pleasure.  Incoming 6th, 7th and 8th grade students should refer to the Middle School Summer Reading website for a wide selection of recommended titles and further information.  In addition, all middle school students are required to read and take notes on two books of their choice.   Go to the Summer Reading Assignment website to download the graphic organizer.  

Graduating 8th Graders moving on to GHS in Fall, should refer to the GHS Summer Reading website for reading suggestions and to download the GHS summer reading pamphlet and assignment information.  

Enjoy reading for pleasure this summer!
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2012 Summer Math Packets
EMS Students Entering Pre-algebra or Algebra should download the following review packets: 

Entering Pre-Algebra
Entering Algebra 

8th Graders Going to GHS should refer to the GHS Summer Review Materials webpage.

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All current medications in the nurse's office must be picked up by noon on Thursday, June 21. 

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EMS 2011-2012 Club, Activities & Extra Help Handbook

Students received a copy of the Club, Activities & Extra Help Handbook with their progress report.
  It is also available online here.

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Student Portal 
Teachers are posting their homework onto the student portal.  
(Please note: the student portal is meant to be a back-up to the planner only.  
Students need to continue writing down their homework in their planners.) 
Directions on how to access the student portal...

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2011-2012 After School and Late Bus Route Schedules...

Late Buses depart Eastern at 4:00pm Mon.-Fri.
(except Wed.)
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Media Center Hours
Media Center opens at 7:00am every morning and is open every day after school until 3:45pm  (except Wed.)

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 Return your Library Books!

All Media Center books were due back on Friday, June 1st.  The Media Center staff needs to time to complete the End-of-Year Library Inventory.  Thank you!
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Attention:  7th Grade Parents!
Reserve Now for the Washington, DC 2013 Trip
Reserve your child's space on the Washington, DC 2013 trip by June 6th to lock in the 2012 cost. 
 Please refer to David Roth's May 16th letter for more information... 

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Thursday, June 21st
8th Grade Recognition Day Moved to GHS
GHS Auditorium, 8:30am
(Students need to be dropped off at GHS circle at 7:45am)
For further information, please refer to Mr. Mayo's letter 

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Last Day for Late Buses is TODAY, 
Friday, June 15th
(Today is the last Day Media Center will be open after school.)
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Spring Concert 3 is Thursday, June 14th
7th Grade Chorus, 7th/8th Grade Band
Eastmen, Jazz Band
EMS Auditorium
7:00pm Start 

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Spring Concert 2 is Tuesday, June 12th
String Ensemble, Treble Choir, 
7th/8th Grade Orchestra, 8th Grade Chorus
EMS Auditorium
7:00pm Start

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Order the Eastern 2011-12 Yearbook Online Today!
(click on the yellow link below)
Yearbooks ($25) are on sale until May 31, 2012.

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2011-12 Recommended School Supplies
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Friday, May 25th
No Late Buses
Media Center will close at 2:45pm   
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Friday, May 25th
Red, White and Blue Spirit Day
Please wear your favorite red, white, and blue outfit to raise awareness 
about the importance of honoring our Veterans.  
In addition, bracelets will be sold in the front lobby before school for $2.00.
The profits will benefit the Wounded Warriors Organization. 
Thanks for supporting this worthy cause as we approach Memorial Day.

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Wednesday, May 23rd
Early Release Day
No Lunches Served
Special Schedule 

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Attention:  8th Grade Parents!

Residency Personnel will be at EMS on
Tuesday, May 8th, 8:30am - 3:00pm
 Greenwich Public Schools policy requires that ALL students entering 9th grade have their residency verified prior to enrolling students into Greenwich High School.  Residency office personnel will be at Eastern on Tuesday, May 8th from 8:30am to 3:00pm.  New forms can be obtained from the  GPS Residency Verification & Registration webpage.  Download applicable affidavits.  Please have the required paperwork and applicable forms notarized and completed prior to coming to Eastern for residency verification. 
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Reminder:  6th Grade Bronx Zoo Trip is this
Friday, May 4th
(8:45am - 2:30pm)
What to Bring:
small bag/backpack, rain gear (light jacket, baseball hat)
comfortable shoes (sneakers are preferred)
camera or cell phone (to use to take pictures - NO TEXTING!!)
Lunch money ($15-20) or bring your own lunch in a plastic bag
money for gift shop (optional)
Ipod & headphones (for bus ride only)
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8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip Information

Nurse Angie Lucas has posted the updated medication forms and a letter to parents about medication administration while students are in D.C.  Parents must bring all forms and medications in to Mrs. Lucas by Friday April 20.
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Tomorrow, April 26th is:
Poem in Your Pocket Day!
April is National Poetry Month and to celebrate Eastern will be participating in National POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY, tomorrow, April 26th.  The idea is simple: write an original poem, put it in your pocket, and share it with as many of your friends, classmates, and teachers as you can. At the end of the day your poems will be collected as you leave school by members of the Literary Circle and, who knows, maybe it will be published in Fingerprints, our school's literary magazine.  Get writing people! 
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Attention:  Parents of Current 6th & 7th Graders
Please Return Signed "Articulation Card"
Parents of all current 6th and 7th Graders were mailed preliminary Course Requests for their child's 2012-2013 school year.  It is vital that the signed "Articulation Card" form be returned to the Guidance Office by Wednesday April 18th. Thank you for your assistance.  

Eastern Middle School Math Team
wins State Competition! 
EMS Student Ranks First in the State!
Read the press release issued by GPS 

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Wordmasters Word Lists are Available
What is Wordmasters?  The Wordmasters Challenge is a national analogies-solving contest open to all Eastern Middle School students. Participation in all three competitions builds vocabulary and encourages higher-level verbal reasoning abilities. The yearlong schedule, study templates, and wordlists for each grade are available in the Main Office, in the floor-standing revolving documents rack.  The handout on goldenrod paper (and online via this link) describes the step-by-step process for participating in the program.  Questions? Contact Ms. Begole by email or in Room 206.

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EMS Raises $2,071.50 Plus Pajamas!

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Winter 2011-12 Basketball Practice and Game Schedule  
(revised 12/13/11)
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Mandatory Meeting For 
All 8th Grade Students Going to Washington, DC
& their Parents
Tonight, Wednesday, April 4th
8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip Information
Mandatory meeting for all students who are going to D.C. and their parents at 7 pm, Wednesday, April 4 in the auditorium.
Nurse Angie Lucas has posted the updated medication forms and a letter to parents about medication administration while students are in D.C.  Parents must bring all forms and medications in to Mrs. Lucas by Friday April 20.
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EMS Orchestra Showcase is Tonight! 
 Tuesday, April 3rd
6th Grade Orchestra, 7th/8th Grade Orchestra, String Ensemble
(7:30 pm start )  

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(Boys Baseball, Girls Softball and Co-Ed Track)
Tryouts are going on All Week

The start of Spring Competitive Sports tryouts is March 26th.  
You are eligible to try out if: 1) A current sports physical is on file with the nurse  (the physical is considered current for 13 months from the date it was issued) and 2) and a completed Blue Permission form is on file in the main office with Mrs. Gittens.   All forms needed for tryouts including the Sports Physical and the Tryout forms were due Wednesday, 3/21.  The Tryout, Practice and Game schedule for Track, Softball and Baseball is available here. 
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Today is Pajama Day!
Please Support the Pajama Day Drive
& Help a Child or Teen in Need 

             
The Student Council and Service for Others committee will be sponsoring a "Pajama Drive" tomorrow, Friday, March 30th.  This drive will benefit the "Pajama Program," a non-profit organization that provides new, warm, pajamas to children in need.  We are asking that students bring in a new pair of pajamas for a teen or kid to school on March 30^th OR donate $5.00 towards the purchase of a pair of pajamas.  In return, YOU get to wear pajamas to school for the day!  Stop by the tables in the front lobby before advisor base to make your donation and get your hand stamped.   For more information on the Pajama Program, a non-profit organization, please refer to the attached flyer.

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Tuesday, March 27th
Chorus Showcase at GHS, 7:30pm
6th Grade Chorus, 7th Grade Chorus, 8th Grade Chorus
Eastmen & Treble Choir
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Current Intramurals Session Runs Thru
Friday, March 23rd

Intramurals Schedule...

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Today, Thursday, Feb. 23rd
Student/Faculty Basketball Game! 

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Attention: 8th Grade Parents
Parent Meeting 
Wednesday, February 22nd at 7:00pm
in the GHS Auditorium 
Reminder: The 8th Grade Parent Program Meeting will be held Wednesday, February 22nd, at 7:00pm in the GHS auditorium. Please attend this important meeting to learn more about the transition to GHS. In addition, John DeLuca, Science Program Leader, will lead a brief presentation on the new Science class at the conclusion of the parent meeting. 
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Information Meeting TONGHT for 8th Grade Parents
Transitioning to GHS
Tuesday, February 7th
EMS Auditorium 7:00pm 
 There will be an 8th grade informational parent meeting on transitioning to Greenwich High School.  

Friday, Feb. 3rd
Special Schedule
EMS students watch the performances of the Ailey/Fordham Student Dancers (AFSD) perform a unique and exciting repertoire of works from emerging and established choreographers.  The group is comprised of students enrolled in the Alley/Fordham University Bachelor of Fine Arts Program and the Ailey's School's Certificate or Scholarship program.   Special Schedule ...

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This Friday is Super Bowl Spirit Day at EMS!

Friday, Feb. 3rd
Sponsored by the EMS Student Council Association and the Service for Others Committee 
Wear your favorite football gear (hats, jerseys, football-themed pajama pants) to school on to celebrate the Super Bowl and help with a good cause.  All proceeds will go
KIDS IN CRISIS (www.kidsincrisis.org)
If you wish to participate, you must pay $3.00 and get your hand stamped at the tables set up in the front of the building before Advisor Base.

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Wednesday, January 11th
Early Release Day
No Lunches Served
Special Schedule
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Winter Concert III is Wednesday, January 11th!
6th Grade Orchestra, 6th Grade Band, 6th Grade Chorus 

Dress Attire 
For all performers (band, chorus & orchestra), girls should wear a nice skirt and top or dress with dress shoes and boys should wear dress pants, a button-down collared shirt, a tie and dress shoes.

 

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 Friday, December 23rd
Early Release Day, Special Schedule
No Lunches Served, No Late Buses
Happy Holidays!

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Winter Concert II is Tonight!
Tuesday, Dec. 13th
8th Grade Chorus, 7th & 8th Grade Orchestra, Treble Choir, String Ensemble

Dress Attire
Eastmen boys and Treble Choir girls wear their formal concert attire. For all other performers (band, chorus & orchestra), girls should wear a nice skirt and top or dress with dress shoes and boys should wear dress pants, a button-down collared shirt, a tie and dress shoes.

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Attention:  8th Graders
Your 8th Grade Dance is Tonight!
80's Theme!
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Tickets are available at the door!!!
(Tickets are $5)


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Please Remember those in Need this Holiday Season
Donate an Unwrapped Gift to a Foster Teen

The SCA will be collecting new, unwrapped gifts to donate to local foster teens for the Holidays!   Some gift suggestions for 13 - 18 year olds are:
 sports equipment
(soccer balls, wiffle balls, footballs, basketballs, nerf toys, etc.)
puzzles or board games, books
make up, hair accessories or nail polish
clothes, video games, earrings or other jewelry
movies or other DVDs
gift cards, school supplies
Gift collection will take place from Monday, 12/5 to Friday 12/9 in Advisor Base.
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Intramurals Schedule
Monday, November 14th - Friday, December 2nd
Come on a day that best fits your schedule! No tryouts are needed.
More Information...
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 Basketball Forms Need to Be in by Dec. 2nd
Reminder that all tryout forms need to be turned into the Main Office by December 2nd if you are interested in being part of this year's Basketball season.  Forms can be found on the counter in the main office, Mrs. Schemansky's door and online.  Forms need to be given to Mrs. Gittens in the main office. 

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Thank You to Everyone Who Contributed to
the Food Drive!
A HUGE thank you to all students and staff who participated in this year's food drive. The SCA managed to fill over 50 boxes with food! Neighbor-to-Neighbor was very thankful and send their heartfelt gratitude to Eastern. 
The SCA filled the entire van with food!

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EMS Fall Book Fair is THIS Week!
November 14th - 18th
Get Started on your Holiday Gift Shopping!
The annual EMS Fall Book Fair will take place in the MCI Room from 11/14-11/18. Hours are: 7:30am – 3:30pm (Mon-Fri), and 6:00pm-7:00pm on Fri. only, (one hour before the Talent Show). Twenty percent of sales will be used to buy books and other materials for the Media Center. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted.  Parents are welcome to stop by anytime during opening hours.  Students will attend the Book Fair with their English class.  Click on the Class Schedule to find out when your English class is scheduled to attend.  Class Schedule for the week...

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Please Support Eastern's Annual Food Drive
November 14^th - 18^th

Please support EMS’s annual Food Drive (Nov. 14th-18th)  by bringing in one or more of the following non-perishables: cereal, canned fruit, dried beans, peanut butter, jelly, rice, pasta & sauce and canned meat.  These items will be collected in your Advisor Base and will be donated to Neighbor to Neighbor (The Greenwich Food Pantry).  (Please check expiration dates! Neighbor-to-Neighbor will not accept expired food.)  Please refer to this flyer for further details...

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Attention All Students!
The National Geography Bee is
Monday, December 5th
Are you interested in Geography?   The National Geographic Geography Bee will be held on Monday, December 5th from 2:45-3:45 in room 116.  The Championship Round will be on Thursday, December 8.  If you are interested, sign up outside room 116.  Space is limited so sign up today.  See Ms. Bleemer if you have any questions.

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Fall 2011 After School Intramurals
Monday, Sept. 12th - Friday, Nov. 4th
Come on a day that best fits your schedule!  No tryouts are needed.
More Information...

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Attention: 8th Grade Parents
Washington, DC 2012 8th Grade Trip
May 1-4, 2012
Eastern Middle School will again work with WORLDSTRIDES, a nationally recognized tour company, to provide your child with a wonderful opportunity.  The trip is scheduled for May 1-4, 2012.  All materials needed to register will be distributed to 8th graders in Advisor Base on Monday, September 12.  Please be sure to ask your child for the packet and read its contents carefully.  All are encouraged to opt for the Full Refund Program.  The tour price of $815 will be in effect until October 31, 2011.
After that date, the cost will increase to $840.   More Information...

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Middle School Sports and Intramurals Program

GHS ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING UPDATE as of 10/15/11

9/28/11:  Most Recent Letter from Superintendent regarding the status of GHS fields & Middle School Sports Program.

9/13/11: Letter from Superintendent's office regarding the status of GHS Fields

8/30/11:  Letter from the Superintendent's office regarding the Middle School Fall 2011 Sports/Intramurals program. 

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Attention:  7th Graders
The "Black and White" Dance is TONIGHT!
The 7th Grade "Black and White" Dance is tonight, (Friday, 11/4) from 7:30-9:00 pm.  Tickets are $5.00 each and will be on sale outside the cafeteria during 7th grade lunches all week.   If you buy your tickets in advance, you get two raffle tickets and double your chances of winning a great prize! Tickets will also be available tonight night at the door.  Mr. Knop is going to DJ, and we will have great prizes and munchies.  So dress in your favorite Black and White outfit and don't miss the dance on Friday night!
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New Lockers Have Arrived at Eastern Middle School!
The removal and replacement of student lockers for Eastern Middle School will begin on Monday 10/3.  The replacement of lockers will occur bank by bank, in an orderly fashion.  As each advisor base is affected, we will notify the Advisor Base teachers, who will work with your sons and daughters to clean out their lockers and to organize themselves for the two to three days it will take to once again have a secure location for their belongings. 
During the time frame that your child's belongings are not able to be stored in a locked locker, please, as much as possible, have your sons and daughters leave their valuables at home. 
We appreciate your support as always.

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Girls Field Hockey, Girls Soccer & Boys Soccer
The Girls Fall Field Hockey & Girls & Boys Soccer
Practice/Game Schedule is available here.
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Monday, October 31st is
Orange and Black Spirit Day!
Sponsored by the Student Council Association.
On Monday, October 31st, wear your favorite orange and black ensemble to celebrate Halloween!  Please remember that this is not a costume day. It is simply a day to show your spirit by wearing orange and black in your everyday clothing.
**There will be a breakfast awarded to the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade AB with the most participation!**  Please see the flyer for details. 
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Wednesday, October 26th
Picture Make Up Day
Forms are available in the main office, bring your pictures that you want to return to the office and sign up for a scheduled time for your retake.

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2011 Middle School Summer Reading Program
All students entering grades 6th, 7th and 8th are required to read at least TWO books of your own choice using the list of authors as a guide.   All information is online at the Middle School Summer Reading site, including the downloadable assignment.  Authors are sorted by reading level, genre, and are also listed alphabetically, and there are plenty of suggestions on the Recommended Books page for those needing more help!  
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The Governor's Summer Reading Challenge
Record the books you read this summer and the number of pages read on this form.  Those who read at least FIVE books total will be invited to a celebration at EMS in the Fall.  Happy Summer Reading!
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Friday, October 21st
World Series Hat Day at EMS!

Wear your favorite baseball hat to school on Friday, October 21^st to celebrate the World Series and help with a good cause. All proceeds will go to the Greenwich Animal Shelter’s “Shelter Our Strays” campaign to help with the costs of building a new shelter.   If you wish to wear a hat to school this day, you must pay $3.00 and get your hand stamped at the tables set up in the front of the building before Advisor Base.  Hat Day flyer...

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 Wednesday, October 19th
Early Release Day
No Lunches Served
Special Schedule
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7th Grade Only
SAT and OLSAT Testing
Monday, Oct. 3rd-7th
All 7th graders will take the SAT (Stanford Achievement Test) and OLSAT (Otis Lennon School Ability Test) during the week of Oct. 3rd. These tests are multiple-choice in various subjects and the calendar is posted for that week is posted here.

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ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN FALL COMPETITIVE SPORTS!
Modified Fall Season Begins Monday, October 3rd
Turn in Sports Permission Forms & Sports Physical Forms
by this Friday, 9/30
The modified Fall Sports season will start on Monday, October 3rd. 
Your sports permission & sports physicals forms should be turned into the office no later than this Friday, 9/30, so that you can attend tryouts. 
Tryouts for Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer and Field Hockey will be on
Monday, Oct. 3, Tuesday, Oct. 4 & Thursday Oct. 6th
(Students need to attend all tryout days. The time will be from 2:35-4:00pm each day.)
There is a list posted in the office. If you do not see your name, you do not have everything turned in.   Please ask Mrs. Gittens if you have a specific questions.  All other questions should be directed to the individual coaches:
Boys A Soccer: Mr. Knop
Boys B Soccer: Mr. Duncan
Girls Soccer: Mr. Kelly
Field Hockey: Ms. Bartlett
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EMS Students Have Talent!
Talent Show Auditions are Tuesday, Sept. 27th
EMS's annual Talent Show will be on Friday, Nov. 18.  Anyone interested in performing must read the information in this packet, fill out all necessary forms, and return them to Mrs. Allerton in room 3 by Friday, Sept. 23.  The audition will be on Tuesday, Sept. 27th.
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 Tuesday, September 27th
DRP Testing

All students (grades 6, 7, & 8) will take the DRP (Degrees of Reading Power) on Tuesday Sept. 27th. 
The DRP is a multiple-choice reading comprehension test.  There will be a modified schedule that day and it is posted here.

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Wednesday, September 21st
Early Release
No Lunches Served
Special Schedule

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Fall 2011 Volleyball Tryouts
Sept 12th, 13th & 15th,
   More information...

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EARLY RELEASE TODAY: 9/16
Due to a water main break on Hendrie Avenue in front of the school, we have no water service.  We will follow an Early Release schedule, with dismissal at 12:35 pm and we will have regular bus service.  
Eighth graders will not have lunch at school today.
All after school activities are cancelled, and there will be no late bus service.
If you are unable to arrange transportation for your child(ren) please call the main office at 203-637-1744.

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Parent Open House is Tonight!
Thursday, September 15
7:00pm: 6th Grade & New Parents
7:30pm: 7th & 8th Grade Parents
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