Eastside Middle School

Our annual Fall Mums fundraiser begins today! This year the mums are bigger and better and include the option to have them arrive in festive pots! This fundraiser helps the school with classroom projects, facility updates, teacher resources and technology, etc. With your help, we can help the students and the school prosper in their growing needs. Please ask your student about the packet they received today.

Newsletter August 18

Newsletter August 18

August 11 Eastside Newsletter https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1q7qAnljvdAvdkLIYcrK7KhJ-jG3K7njck30_JnFD-_o/edit?usp=sharing

On 8/7/23 Eastside Middle School is excited to host Open House for 7th and 8th grade students from 5:30pm-7:30pm. You will be able to pick-up and drop-off items. Additionally, in-person spirit store items will be available for purchase. Venmo, cash, and checks are options for purchases (unfortunately credit/debt cards are not). Lastly, 7th and 8th grade schedules will go out by homeroom teachers Monday morning on the 7th. Thanks, Eastside

8/3/23 Eastside Middle School is excited to host 6th Grade Open House tonight from 5:30pm-7:30pm. You will be able to drop off and pick-up items. Lastly, in-person spirit store will be available in the cafeteria. Be safe, see you all soon. Best Regards, Eastside

EMS Sports Clubs Information

Eastside Middle School SBDM Meeting Dates 2023-24 August 11th September 11th October 16th November 13th December 11th January 8th February 19th March 18th April 15th May 13th

Eastside Middle School is currently exploring and evaluating the curriculum resources. Eastside is looking at the following items for re-purchasing: Edulastic - Edulastic is a user-friendly online assessment system that provides instant data for teachers, administrators and students. Edulastic will be used in mathematics classrooms. To learn more, visit: Edulastic.com Flocabulary - Flocabulary teaches vocabulary and core content topics through creative and engaging original hip-hop and pop tunes. To learn more, visit: Flocabulary. Project Lead the Way - Each PLTW Gateway unit engages students in middle school STEM curriculum that not only builds knowledge and skills in areas including computer science, engineering, and biomedical science, but also empowers students to develop essential skills such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and perseverance. PLTW is used in the EMS Technology classroom. To learn more, visit: Project Lead the Way Generation Genius - Generation Genius provides teachers with video lessons made in partnership with the National Science Teachers Association that engage, educate & inspire kids in science. Generation Genius is used in 6-8 Science classrooms. To learn more, visit: Generation Genius Maneuvering the Middle - Maneuvering the Middle is a supplemental math curriculum that provides teachers with engaging lesson ideas, videos, enrichment activities, MTSS resources, etc. Maneuvering the Middle is used in 6th - 8th grade classrooms. To learn more, visit: Maneuvering the Middle TCI - History Alive! - History Alive is a social studies curriculum that helps teachers offer interactive, supportive learning environments, with a focus on student-led learning and hands-on activities. History Alive is used in 6-8 grade classrooms. To learn more, visit: History Alive! News 2 You - News 2 U provides differentiated, standards‑based academic and life skills lessons, skill-based intervention, comprehensive assessment and data collection, integrated behavior management and intervention, engaging educational games, relevant symbol communication tools, enriching current events content, and a powerful, collaborative system for IEP development and implementation. To learn more, visit: News 2 U IXL - IXL offers online skills practice that helps students gain fluency and confidence in math. IXL helps students master essential skills at their own pace through fun and interactive questions, built in support, and motivating awards. To learn more, visit: IXL

Open House Information 6th Grade Open House/Supply Drop-Off Thursday, Aug. 3rd 5:30pm - 7:30pm Students will have the opportunity to drop off supplies to their homerooms, pick-up pre-ordered uniforms, purchase uniform apparel, visit club displays, etc. 7th and 8th Grade Supply Drop-Off Monday, Aug. 7th 5:30pm - 7:30pm Students will have the opportunity to drop off supplies to their homerooms, pick-up pre-ordered uniforms, purchase uniform apparel, visit club displays, etc. Prior to their Open House date, students will be contacted (via email) with team and homeroom information.

Dear Eastside Community, the apparel store has extended the closing date to July 30th at midnight. Additionally, Eastside will have limited apparel to purchase in-person during Open-house. Link is below to submit your orders. https://shop-aplusky.printavo.com/merch/eastside-spiritwear-23-24/

Click the link for the 2023-24 Eastside Supply list. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cWVenaPWnnCzaNMatoWpc7dz9I7xxGT4whXql1EYTXA/edit?usp=sharing

Eastside would like to announce Ms. Thompson being chosen as 1 of 7 nominees for Middle School Teacher of the Year for the state of Kentucky out of 1300 teachers. We wish her the best of luck as a finalist. https://education.ky.gov/awards/EduRecog/TOY/pastwinners/Pages/2024-Teacher-Achievement-Award-Winners.aspx

Below is the order link to the supply list for Eastside Middle School. https://schooltoolbox.com/school-supplies/school/list-boxes?schoolId=108392&fbclid=IwAR00tupKNNt7qIAg5bDgeITjsAJ1DqWHdmRKqdxH4VwUsxARyCJhwSPLm1c

Eastside Middle School Dress Code Expectations 2023-2024 EMS students must always dress in a manner that will not distract from the educational environment. This includes Dress Down Days. The staff has the authority to deem articles of clothing inappropriate for the school setting. If this occurs, the student will be isolated until the issue is resolved. Students have the option of selecting items from the school’s clothing closet or contacting an adult to provide appropriate attire. Students are not permitted to expose shoulders, chest, belly, backside either when seated or within normal range of motion (walking, raising your hand, etc.). At no time, during any Eastside function will exposure of the midriff area be permitted (dances, games, field trips, etc.). • Eastside Spirit Wear – Must be purchased, provided, or approved through the office. Products from outside vendors or distributors are not permitted without approval. BEHS apparel permitted only on dress down days. • T-shirts – Eastside apparel only. • Polo Shirts – Eastside Spirit Wear or solid blue, gray, black or white, without a logo • Sweatshirts/hoodies – Eastside Spirit Wear or solid blue, gray, black or white, without a logo • Uniform Pants – Eastside Spirit Wear or khakis tan, black, blue, or gray without a logo. No cargo pockets. • Shorts – Eastside Spirit Wear or khakis tan, black, blue, or gray without a logo. Shorts must be no more than three inches above the knee. No cargo pockets. • Skirts and Dresses – Uniform skirts and dresses should be solid tan, black, blue, or gray. No more than three inches above the knee, including dress down days. Leggings or tights do not exempt the required length. • Sweatpants/Warm Ups – Eastside Spirit Wear, Eastside-issued (club, sport, etc.) or solid blue, gray, or black loose-fitting sweatpants without a logo. • Jeans – Only when permitted (i.e. dress down days) – No frays, no holes, no tears in fabric. Wearing undergarments such as leggings or taping holes/frays/tears is not permitted. Jeans must be solid material. • Jackets/Coats – Eastside Spirit Wear or Eastside issued (club, sport, etc.) jackets are permitted. Other coats and jackets may be worn to and from school and during outside activities. Otherwise, they must remain in lockers including dress down days. • Hats/Hoods – Not permitted to be worn in the building. • No yoga pants, leggings as pants, or fishnet stockings at any time. • Shoes – Must fully cover the foot. If wearing Crocs, the heel must be covered. No flip-flops, sandals or slides. Dress Code Expectations continued • Piercing is allowed in the ears only. No piercings on the face (nose, lip, cheek). • Hair color must be consistent with natural hair color and may not be distracting in any way. • Haircuts or styles should be out of the eyes and may not be distracting in any way; no lines, patterns, multi-levels, etc. Hair accessories may not be excessive or distracting. (i.e. No animal ears, elf ears, etc.) • No distracting accessories such as gloves, fingerless gloves, arm warmers, chains, • excessive jewelry, bandanas, or costume attire/accessories, including dress down days. • Water bottles must be clear. No glass bottles are permitted. Please refer to your student’s team policy. • Purses/bags will remain in lockers until dismissal. 1st offense - verbal warning; change into appropriate attire* 2nd offense - phone call home; change into appropriate attire* 3rd offense and above - ISAP *If a student is loaned any Eastside apparel, those items must be returned by the end of the school day. Failure to return those items will result in disciplinary action that could include No Flight, No Celebration, etc. The school reserves final judgment as to the appropriateness of any dress code item or issue.

Eastside Middle School currently has EXTRA YEARBOOKS from the 2022-23 school year for sale. If interested come by the school on June 14th, June 15th, June 20th through June 22nd, July 10th through July 13th from 8am to noon. There are limited available. Cost is 30 dollars. First come first serve.

Spirit Wear store is open now until July 14th. Be sure to place your order. https://shop-aplusky.printavo.com/merch/eastside-spiritwear-23-24/?page=2

Get your 2023-24 Apparel before the link closes on July 14 https://shop-aplusky.printavo.com/merch/eastside-spiritwear-23-24/

Please see Our Weekly Newsletter for important information about 8th Grade Promotion, the EMS Spirit Wear Store, and EMS Summer Learning Opportunities. https://www.canva.com/design/DAFiurz3Isk/m8_JZvhW6vM9DjCUEphZHw/view?utm_content=DAFiurz3Isk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Please see the weekly newsletter for SBDM and PTSO Nomination forms, as well as important information and upcoming dates. https://www.canva.com/design/DAFiurz3Isk/m8_JZvhW6vM9DjCUEphZHw/view?utm_content=DAFiurz3Isk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink