Greenwich Public Schools: EMS Calendar

Tuesday, Jan 1
- Holiday Recess
Wednesday, Jan 2
- During AB: 6th Grade Band
- During AB: 6th Grade Orchestra
- During AB: 7th Grade Chorus
- School Resumes
Thursday, Jan 3
- During AB: String Ensemble
Friday, Jan 4
- Activity AB
Monday, Jan 7
- 8th Grade Foreign Language Speaking Proficiency Test
- During AB: 6th Grade Orchestra
- During AB: 8th Grade Chorus
- Pattern 1
Tuesday, Jan 8
- 8th Grade Foreign Language Speaking Proficiency Test
- During AB: 6th Grade Chorus
- During AB: SCA Meeting
Wednesday, Jan 9
- 8th Grade Foreign Language Speaking Proficiency Test
- During AB: 6th Grade Band
- During AB: 7th Grade Chorus
- Winter Concert III:6th Grade Orchestra, 6th Grade Chorus, 6th Grade Band 7:30 PM
Thursday, Jan 10
- 8th Grade Foreign Language Speaking Proficiency Test
- During AB: String Ensemble
- Board of Education Work Session 7:00 PM
Friday, Jan 11
- 8th Grade Foreign Language Speaking Proficiency Test
Monday, Jan 14
- During AB: 6th Grade Orchestra
- During AB: 8th Grade Chorus
- During AB: Grade 7 Locker Clean Up
- Pattern 2
Tuesday, Jan 15
- During AB: 6th Grade Chorus
- During AB: SCA Meeting
- Board of Education Policy Governance Committee 8:30 AM
Wednesday, Jan 16
- During AB: 6th Grade Band
- During AB: 7th Grade Chorus
- Board of Education Policy Governance Committee 8:30 AM
Thursday, Jan 17
- During AB: String Ensemble
Friday, Jan 18
- Activity AB
- GPS String Festival 7:00 PM
Monday, Jan 21
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Schools Closed
Tuesday, Jan 22
- During AB: 6th Grade Chorus
- During AB: SCA Meeting
Wednesday, Jan 23
- During AB: 6th Grade Band
- During AB: 7th Grade Chorus
Thursday, Jan 24
- During AB: String Ensemble
- 8th Grade Play: Music Man 4:00 PM
- Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM
Friday, Jan 25
- 8th Grade Play: Music Man 7:30 PM
Saturday, Jan 26
- 8th Grade Play: Music Man 7:30 PM
Monday, Jan 28
- Early Release All Schools
  Early Release Schedule
- During AB: 8th Grade Chorus
- Pattern 1
Tuesday, Jan 29
- During AB: 6th Grade Chorus
- During AB: SCA Meeting
Wednesday, Jan 30
- During AB: 6th Grade Band
- During AB: 7th Grade Chorus
- Early Release - Teacher Meetings
Thursday, Jan 31
- 8th Grade Constitution Bowl: Round 1 (2:40-3:45pm)
- During AB: String Ensemble
- Marking Period 2 Ends
- Board of Education Special Meeting 2:00 PM
Friday, Feb 1
- Marking Period 3 Begins
Monday, Feb 4
- Pattern 2
Tuesday, Feb 5
- 8th Grade Constitution Bowl: Round 2 (2:40-3:45pm)
Wednesday, Feb 6
- PTA Sponsored GPS Mental Health Panel 7:00 PM
Thursday, Feb 7
- 8th Grade Constitution Bowl: FINAL Round (period 7)
- 8th Graders Visit GHS to learn about Elective Choices 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Board of Education Work Session 7:00 PM
Friday, Feb 8
- ALL SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED
Monday, Feb 11
- Winter Recess
Tuesday, Feb 12
- Winter Recess
Wednesday, Feb 13
- Winter Recess
Thursday, Feb 14
- Winter Recess
Friday, Feb 15
- Winter Recess
Monday, Feb 18
- Presidents' Day - Schools Closed
Tuesday, Feb 19
- 8th Graders receive GHS Course of Study Guides/Elective Sheets
- Board of Education Policy Governance Committee 8:30 AM
Wednesday, Feb 20
- 6th & 7th Grade Students to GHS for the Greenwich Symphony 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday, Feb 21
- Kindergarten Orientation for Cos Cob School 9:30 AM
- Kindergarten Orientation for Cos Cob School 1:00 PM
- Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM
Monday, Feb 25
- Pattern 1
- Kindergarten Orientation for Hamilton Avenue School Only 7:00 PM
Tuesday, Feb 26
- Kindergarten Orientation-Most Schools*
- Student/Faculty Basketball Game: 2:35 - 4:00pm
Friday, Mar 1
- (8th grade students only) Elective Sheets due to Mrs. Moore
- CMT/CAPT Testing Window
Monday, Mar 4
- CMT/CAPT Testing Window
- Pattern 2
- Board of Education Strategic Planning Committee 10:00 AM
Tuesday, Mar 5
- CMT/CAPT Testing Window
- ALP Identification Process Information Meeting 1:00 PM
Wednesday, Mar 6
- CMT/CAPT Testing Window
- ALP Identification Process Information Meeting 9:00 AM
- GHS Environmental Study Public Open House 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  Open House Flyer
Thursday, Mar 7
- CMT/CAPT Testing Window
- Board of Education Work Session 7:00 PM
Friday, Mar 8
- ALL SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED
- CMT/CAPT Testing Window
Monday, Mar 11
- CMT/CAPT Testing Window
- Pattern 1
- Middle School Math Program - Parent Information Meeting 9:00 AMSnow Date: Monday, March 18, 9:00a.m.
- Board of Education Strategic Planning Committee 10:00 AM
- ALP Identification Process Information Meeting 6:30 PM
Tuesday, Mar 12
- CMT/CAPT Testing Window
Wednesday, Mar 13
- CMT/CAPT Testing Window
- Board of Education Policy Governance Committee CHANGED: This event has been changed. 8:30 AM
  NOTE Change of Date/Location
Thursday, Mar 14
- CMT/CAPT Testing Window
- Board of Education Special Meeting 7:00 PM
Friday, Mar 15
- CMT/CAPT Testing Window
Monday, Mar 18
- CMT/CAPT Testing Window
- Pattern 2
- Board of Education Strategic Planning Committee 10:00 AM
Tuesday, Mar 19
- CMT/CAPT Testing Window
- ALP Identification Process Information Meeting 9:30 AM
Wednesday, Mar 20
- CMT/CAPT Testing Window
Thursday, Mar 21
- CMT/CAPT Testing Window
- Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM
Friday, Mar 22
- CMT/CAPT Testing Window
Monday, Mar 25
- CMT/CAPT Testing Window
- Pattern 1
- Board of Education Strategic Planning Committee 10:00 AM
Tuesday, Mar 26
- CMT/CAPT Testing Window
Wednesday, Mar 27
- CMT/CAPT Testing Window
Thursday, Mar 28
- CMT/CAPT Testing Window
Friday, Mar 29
- Good Friday - Schools Closed
Monday, Apr 1
- 7th Grade Wordmaster Breakfast: 7:30-8:25am (MCI Room)
- Pattern 2
- Board of Education Strategic Planning Committee 10:00 AM
Tuesday, Apr 2
- GPS Community Service Awards 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
- Chorus Showcase Concert at GHS 7:30 PM
Wednesday, Apr 3
- 8th Grade Wordmaster Breakfast: 7:30-8:25am (MCI Room)
- SRC: Seven Skills for School Success 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Thursday, Apr 4
- 6th Grade ALP Testing: 7:00am & 2:45pm
- Board of Educatin Executive Session 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Board of Education Work Session 7:00 PM
Friday, Apr 5
- 8th Grade Dance 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Monday, Apr 8
- Board of Education Strategic Planning Committee CANCELLED
- Pattern 1
- Washington, DC Meeting for 8th Grade Students & Parents 7:00 PM
Tuesday, Apr 9
- Board of Education Policy Governance Committee CANCELLED
- Richard Colangelo, District State Attorney Presentation
- Band Showcase Concert 7:30 PM
Wednesday, Apr 10
- Early Release - Teacher Meetings
- GPS & PTAC SES Special Education Workshop on Articulation 10:00 AM
- Board of Education Special Meeting 7:00 PM
Thursday, Apr 11
- 6th Grade Wordmaster Breakfast: 7:30-8:25am (MCI Room)
- Orchestra Showcase Concert 7:30 PM
Monday, Apr 15
- Spring Recess*
Tuesday, Apr 16
- Spring Recess*
Wednesday, Apr 17
- Spring Recess*
Thursday, Apr 18
- Spring Recess*
Friday, Apr 19
- School Day
Monday, Apr 22
- Pattern 2
- Board of Education Strategic Planning Committee 10:00 AM
Tuesday, Apr 23
- Board of Education Policy Governance Committee 8:30 AM
Thursday, Apr 25
- GPS & PTAC SES Special Education Workshop on Articulation 6:00 PM
- Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM
Friday, Apr 26
- Anita Schorr (Holocaust Survivor) speaks to 8th grade (1:00 - 2:00pm)
Monday, Apr 29
- 8th Grade Career Day (During AB, periods 1, 2, & 3)
- Pattern 1
- Board of Education Strategic Planning Committee 10:00 AM
Tuesday, Apr 30
- 8th Grade Trip to Washington, DC
Wednesday, May 1
- 8th Grade Trip to Washington, DC
Thursday, May 2
- 8th Grade Trip to Washington, DC
- ESL Students: Field Trip to the City Museum of New York
- Board of Education Executive Session 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Board of Education Work Session 7:00 PM
Friday, May 3
- 8th Grade Trip to Washington, DC
Tuesday, May 7
- Distinguished Teachers Awards Ceremony 4:00 PM
Friday, May 10
- Madrigal Feaste 5:00pm & 8:00:pm
Monday, May 13
- Board of Education Strategic Planning Committee 10:00 AM
Tuesday, May 14
- Soundwaters Field Trip (Half of the 6th Grade)
- Board of Education Policy Governance Committee 8:30 AM
Wednesday, May 15
- Early Release - Teacher Meetings
Thursday, May 16
- Kindergarten Visitation Early Release for K Students ONLY
- Soundwaters Field Trip (Other half of the 6th Grade)
Friday, May 17
- Adjudication Music Festival (7th/8th Band, 7th/8th Orchestra, Eastmen, Treble Choir)
- Grade 5 Orientation 12:30 PM
Monday, May 20
- Board of Education Strategic Planning Committee
  MEETING CANCELED
Tuesday, May 21
- 8th Grade Class Picture (taken during 7th period)
Thursday, May 23
- Board of Education Strategic Planning Committee 6:45 PM
- Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM
Monday, May 27
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- Memorial Day - Schools Closed
- Board of Education Strategic Planning Committee 10:00 AM
Tuesday, May 28
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- Grade 5 Parent Orientation 7:00 PM
Thursday, May 30
- Public Forum: Facilty Utilization & Racial Balance 7:00 PM
- Spring Concert I 7:30 PM
Monday, Jun 3
- EMS Spring Book Fair in Media Center
- Board of Education Strategic Planning Committee 10:00 AM
Tuesday, Jun 4
- EMS Spring Book Fair in Media Center
- Spring Concert II 7:30 PM
Wednesday, Jun 5
- EMS Spring Book Fair in Media Center
Thursday, Jun 6
- EMS Spring Book Fair in Media Center
- GHS Guidance Counselors meet with 8th Grade students at EMS
- Board of Education Work Session 7:00 PM
  PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION
Friday, Jun 7
- EMS Spring Book Fair in Media Center
Monday, Jun 10
- 8th Grade Holiday Hill Field Trip
- Board of Education Strategic Planning Committee 10:00 AM
Tuesday, Jun 11
- 8th Grade Fall Sport Orientation at GHS (After School)
- GHS Sports Orientation for 8th Graders (After School)
- Board of Education Policy Governance Committee 1:00 PM
- Public Forum: Facilty Utilization & Racial Balance 7:30 PM
- Spring Concert III 7:30 PM
Friday, Jun 14
- 8th Grade Capstone Presentations
Monday, Jun 17
- Board of Education Strategic Planning Committee 10:00 AM
Wednesday, Jun 19
- 2nd Floor Locker Clean Up (During AB)
- Public Forum: Facilty Utilization & Racial Balance 7:00 PM
Thursday, Jun 20
- 1st Floor Locker Clean Up (During AB)
- Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM
Friday, Jun 21
- Last Day for Grade 6 Students
- GHS Graduation* 6:30 PM
Monday, Jun 24
- Last Day for Students - Early Release
- 7th Grade Field Trip to Sportime USA 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- 8th Grade Recognition Day at GHS 8:30 AM
- Board of Education Strategic Planning Committee 10:00 AM
Thursday, Jun 27
- Last Day for Staff
- Summer School - Staff Only
Friday, Jun 28
- Summer School - Staff Only
Monday, Jul 1
- Summer School Begins
Thursday, Jul 4
- Independence Day - Summer School Closed
Friday, Aug 9
- Summer School Ends
Wednesday, Aug 21
- First Day for All Teachers
Friday, Aug 23
- Professional Learning Day
Monday, Aug 26
- Grade 6&9 Orientation
Tuesday, Aug 27
- First Day for All Students
Monday, Sep 2
- Labor Day - Schools Closed
Thursday, Sep 5
- Rosh Hashanah - Schools Closed
Tuesday, Sep 10
- Middle Schools Open House
- Board of Education Policy Governance Committee 8:30 AM
Wednesday, Sep 11
- Elementary Schools Open House
Wednesday, Sep 18
- Teacher Meetings - Early Release
Tuesday, Sep 24
- High School Open House - Grades 9 & 12
Thursday, Oct 3
- High School Open House - Grades 10 & 11
Monday, Oct 14
- Columbus Day - Schools Closed
Wednesday, Oct 23
- Teacher Meetings - Early Release
Tuesday, Nov 5
- Election Day/Professional Learning - Schools Closed
Monday, Nov 11
- Veterans Day - Schools Closed
Tuesday, Nov 12
- Board of Education Policy Governance Committee 8:30 AM
Wednesday, Nov 27
- Early Release
Thursday, Nov 28
- Thanksgiving Recess
Friday, Nov 29
- Thanksgiving Recess
Thursday, Dec 5
- Elementary Conferences - Early Release
Tuesday, Dec 10
- Elementary Conferences - Early Release
- Board of Education Policy Governance Committee 8:30 AM
Thursday, Dec 12
- Elementary Conferences - Evening
Monday, Dec 23
- Holiday Recess
Tuesday, Dec 24
- Holiday Recess
Wednesday, Dec 25
- Holiday Recess
Thursday, Dec 26
- Holiday Recess
Friday, Dec 27
- Holiday Recess
Monday, Dec 30
- Holiday Recess
Tuesday, Dec 31
- Holiday Recess