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Volume 2 Issue 29

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FSA May 2 8th Grade MATH FSA Session 2&3 5th Grade takes NGSSS: Science Assessment

Session 1

FSA May 3 5th Grade takes NGSSS: Science Assessment

Session 2 STAR Testing Begins

FSA May 4 STAR Testing Continue

Congratulations to our ECMS 5th Graders! These students worked hard each day to prepare and perform well during their FSA days. Great effort pays off, and the image above shows just how excited 5th graders were on their final FSA day.

WANTED! 180 Course Selection

Sheets from 5th, 6th and 7th Graders

If your ECMS child is

eligible to choose courses for next school year, the selection sheet should have been turned in.

However, if your child has

not submitted his/her course selection sheet,

pick one up in the office, complete it and return it

MONDAY 5/2.

LAST

REMINDER

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Yearbooks can still be ordered

online at: http://ecmsyearbook.picaboo.com Hardcover books are $44.00 Softcover books are $36.00

The ECMS softball, girls basketball and volleyball banquet will be held on May 20th in the cafeteria beginning at 5:00 pm.

Paint’n the Rays Rescheduled Date To Be

Announced

Paint’n the Rays Fun Run is a community charity event with all proceeds benefiting Emerald Coast Middle School. To donate or become a sponsor contact the school.

URGENT 7TH GRADE IMMUNIZATION REMINDER As a reminder, all students entering 7th grade are mandated by Florida law to have a “Tdap” immunization. An updated copy of your student’s immunization record showing the required dose of Tdap should be brought to the school before the start of the school year. Proof of this immunization must be provided before 7th grade students will be permitted to pick up their schedule of classes or begin school.

If your child has not already received the vaccine, please contact your physician or the Florida Department of Health in Walton County to obtain the immunization. The Tdap immunization for 7th grade student is administered at no cost through the health department.

For more information, the Florida immunization requirements are found in the Immunization Guidelines for Florida Schools, Childcare Facilities, and Family Daycare Homes, which is incorporated by reference in Rule 64D-3.046, Florida Administrative Code. You may also visit http://www.immunizeflorida.org for additional information. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

BETA

Final Meeting

ThefinalBetameetingoftheyearisWednesday,May4inthecafeteriafrom3:15-4:00pm.

Thank you to everyone for you participation in the ECMS Diaper Drive it was a huge success. Here are the final results: • 5th grade 538 • 6th grade 145 • 7th grade 70 • 8th grade 48 Congratulations to the 5th grade they had a FREE DRESS DAY on Friday, April 29th.

DIAPER DRIVE Thank You!

Stingray Families, We want to hear from you. Please take the time to fill out the ECMS Parent Survey and give us some feedback. Simply click on the parent survey link below. If you would like to wait until later in the year to take the survey it will be on our website: http://ecm.walton.k12.fl.us/ Parent Surveys: http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/7303584

YEARBOOK Softball, Girls

Basketball and Volleyball Banquet

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You are Invited!

Come celebrate National Teacher’s Day at Fonville Press with teachers, staff, friends and family. What: WINE TASTING TO SUPPORT NATIONAL TEACHER'S DAY When: Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 from 5 pm to 7 pm Where: Fonville Press, Alys Beach Cost: $10 for a selection of wine, lite fare, and live music Why: 10% of all proceeds will go to the Walton Education Foundation. Bring a ream of copy paper to receive 10% off, and as a special thank you, all teachers will receive 10% off any item at Fonville Press, Alys Beach. All copy paper will be given to the school of the givers choosing (we hope ECMS is your choice). Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/1XmtgdjenBS2

More information: http://waltonedfoundation.org/2016/04/national-teachers-day-at-fonville-press/

5th Grade Friday, May 13: Fifth grade will be on a field trip to NWFSC attending a symphony. Don’t be late to school on this day! BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH unless you preordered one from the school! Tuesday, May 24: Fifth grade is planning to have a field day. Students may bring balls, games, beach blankets etc. Time: 11:00-2:00 Snacks and drinks will be sold or students may bring their own.

2016 ECMS RAY-BOTICS SUMMER CAMP Date: June 13th – 16th Time: 9 am until 2 pm

Age: Entering 4th-8th grade Overview: You’ll learn how to design and program your robots so they can perform all kinds of tasks! Students will learn “What is a Robot?” history of robotics, and learn to think like an engineer. Then they will learn how to reconfigure Lego EV3 ‘Mindstorms’ Robots and program them to follow specific commands, be part of ‘robotic team challenges’ and learn design techniques utilizing software programs. These hands-on activities require students to demonstrate teamwork skills and cooperation in social settings. Students will be grouped according to age and abilities.

Pick up a registration form in the office and return completed form to Ms. Glenn.

Our small but determined Relay team (ECMS Rays) worked hard with the help of Mr. Infinger, the staff and students of ECMS to raise ...drum roll please, $1297 for Relay for Life. The final counts are not in so there is a little more to add to this impressive total. Next year we plan to make this bigger and better! If anyone would like to make a donation to our team search for Relay North of the Bay and click on the team list, find us and donate. The event is over, but cancer is not so our team is still accepting donations. Thank you to everyone for a great Relay. ~Ms. Murray

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MAY

2 5th Grade NGSSS: Science Session 1, 80 minutes 8th Grade FSA: Math Sessions 2 & 3, 120 minutes

3 5th Grade NGSSS: Science Session 2, 80 minutes STAR Assessments Begin (May 3-6, May 9, 12, 13, May, 16)

4 STAR Assessments continue

5 STAR Assessments continue 6 FSA: ELA & Math and NGSSS Science – Close

STAR Assessments continue 9 STAR Assessments continue

10 Algebra 1, Geometry and End of Course Exam, Session 1, 90 minutes

11 Algebra 1, Geometry and End of Course Exam, Session 2, 90 minutes 12 STAR Assessments continue

13 Last Day for Algebra 1 and End of Course Exam – Close STAR Assessments continue

16 Biology End of Course Exam, 160 minutes STAR Assessments continue

17 7th Grade Civics End of Course Exam, 160 minutes

20 Biology & End of Course Exams – Close *Check with your child’s teacher for further specifics or details of testing if needed.

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MAY 2 Dance Team Practice 3:30-5:00 in Gym

3 7th Grade Field Trip to Biophilia Dance Team Practice 3:30-5:00 in Gym

4 7th Grade Field Trip to Biophilia BETA Last Meeting 3:15-4:00 in cafeteria Dance Team Practice 3:30-5:00 in Gym

5 Teacher Appreciation Day 7th Grade Field Trip to Biophilia Dance Team Practice 3:30-5:00 in Gym

6 7th Grade Field Trip to Biophilia Dance Team Auditions 4:30-6:00

9 ECMS Spring Book Fair Begins through 3.12.16

10 7th Grade Field Trip to Biophilia

11 7th Grade Field Trip to Biophilia

12 7th Grade Field Trip to Biophilia and ECMS Spring Book Fair Ends

13 7th Grade Field Trip to Biophilia 5th Grade Field Trip to NWFSC ECMS Special Olympics Field Day

Sat. 14 Florida Middle School Student Track Meet in Bradenton, Florida (students who qualified)

20 ECMS softball, girls basketball & volleyball banquet at ECMS beginning at 5:00 pm.

24 Awards – Day for 5th, 6th, 7th Graders 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 6:00pm 5th Grade Field Day 11:00-2:00

25 Last Day for Students

26 Teacher Work Day