january 2014 newsletter

January 2014

Erie Middle School Tiger Community,

I hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable Winter Break. With the New Year, there will be many im-

portant and exciting events happening at EMS

Congratulations to the team of Auguson Saless, Anders Temple, Nick Cuccaro, and Avery Hamilton.

They represented EMS at the St. Vrain Valley Hackathon. Their project was the creation of an app that a

mall could use to inform the public of where they are located, sales that are happening, what movies are

playing, and even a scavenger hunt to help keep restless kids occupied while their parent shop. Their

team took 1st place. Congratulations to this outstanding team.

Congratulations to Katelin Hall! Mr. Townsend submitted a piece of her work for a water bottle design

contest at the Dairy Arts Center and she won first place! They had a reception in her honor and gave her

a water bottle. Nice work Katelin!

Things to look forward to in the 2nd semester include; Grade level field trips-everyone has done a great

job raising money to support these trips, State Assessment testing in March, Girls Basketball, Wrestling,

Track, and concerts to name a few. Thank you for your support in these activities.

Parents, please keep us updated with information. If you have a change of phone number, cell number,

address, email, etc. Please let us know so that we may keep our systems current.

Please visit our school website. Dr. Heide is keeping our Facebook page updated with upcoming and

current events at EMS to keep our community informed. The website also has links to teacher pages, activ-

ities, events, etc. This is a fantastic way to keep informed of the happenings at Erie Middle School.

Upcoming events in January; 1/6 Students back to school/start of 2nd semester /PTO 7 PM, 1/8 Girls Bas-

ketball, 1/20-No School MLK Day, 1/15 Girls Basketball, 1/22-Girls Basketball 1/25-Girls Basketball Tour-

ney TBA, 1/27-1/31 Wrestling Registration, 2/3 Wrestling Practice Begins, 2/5-Late Start and Renaissance

Assembly.

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Todd Bissell

EMS Principal

Todd Bissell - Principal

Rachel Heide—Assistant Principal

Pat Atwood - Secretary

Kimberly Jacobs—Counselor

Genaro Villareal—Counselor

Website http://.ems.svvsd.org

Email: last name_first [email protected]

Office Hours 7:00 - 3:30 pm

Attendance Line - 720-652-8289

PTO MEETING

Monday, January 6th

7:00 PM

EMS Library

Everyone is welcome!

2nd Quarter Report Cards

will be sent

home with students

on Thursday, Jan. 16th

Start the new year right and join one of our after school activities!

Art Club Soul Sisters

Good Movie, Better Book Club Brain Bowl

Academic Assistance

Sports (Boys Wrestling, Track)

NO SCHOOL MONDAY,JANUARY 20,2014,IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

Ring out the old. Invite in the new. As we say goodbye to one year, we can look forward to the hope

and possibilities of another one.

Important Dates: Jan. 6 - P TO Meeting 7:00 PM EMS Library

Jan. 7 - Academic Assistance 3:00-4:00 PM

Jan. 7 - Student Council 3:00-3:45 PM

Jan. 7 - Girls Basketball Practice 3:15-4:30 PM

Jan. 8 - Girls Basketball Game @ Home 3:30 PM

Jan. 9 - Yearbook Staff Meeting 7:00 AM



Jan. 9 - Tiger Lily Choir 3:15-4:00 PM

Jan. 10 - Art Club 3:05-4:15 PM

Jan. 10 - Brain Bowl 3:15-4:00 PM



Jan. 14 - Girls Basketball practice 3:15-4:30 PM

Jan. 15 - Girls Basketball Game @ Trail Ridge MS 3:30 PM

Jan. 15 - Soul Sisters 3:15-4:15 PM




Jan. 16 - 2nd Quarter Report Cards sent home with students

Jan. 17 - Art Club 3:05-4:15 PM



Jan. 20 - NO SCHOOL MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY


Jan. 21- Student Council 3:15-4:00 PM


Jan. 22 - Girls Basketball Game @ HOME 3:30 PM


Jan. 23 - Yearbook Staff Meeting 7:00 AM

Jan. 23 - Spelling Bee 2:00 PM


Jan. 24 - Art Club 3:05-4:15 PM



Jan. 27 - Boys Wrestling registration begins; Practice starts 2/5





LATE START DAYS: Wednesday, October 2 Wednesday, February 5

Wednesday, November 6 Wednesday, March 5

Wednesday, December 4 Wednesday, April 9 Wednesday, May 7

Buses will run 2 1/2 hour later. First bell at 10:20 AM. Last bell at 10:30 AM.

Sixth Grade

Pierce Sherry always produces high quality work, and he is a quiet leader in the classroom. Each day

Pierce brings his very best, and he sets the bar high for those around him. Pierce, Erie Middle School is

very fortunate to have you! Performance outstanding!

Since the beginning of the year, Matthew Coet has been a leader. He always knows exactly what is

expected of him and gets right to work. Matthew has a great attitude and is kind to others. Keep

up the good work, Matthew!

Seventh Grade

Erin Crane is a joy to have in class and a positive leader. She puts forth her personal best every day

and asks needed questions. Erin is honest and goes above and beyond the daily tasks set before her.

Good job, Erin!

Ethyn Tyson started the year as a new student but adapted quickly to his classes, teachers and class-

mates. He is a welcome addition to EMS! Ethyn is an avid reader and always puts forth his best effort,

taking on challenges, as well as taking responsibility for his education by asking great questions and be-

ing a positive leader in the classroom. He is a joy to have in the classroom and is always polite in the

hallways. Way to go, Ethyn!

Each of these students have been honored with a free

pizza for lunch on the last Friday of the month. Please

congratulate these students if you see them!

Eighth Grade

Hannah Williams is a great student who is positive and hard working. She is respectful and kind

to other students and leads by example. Keep up the good work Hannah!

Bryce Meier is a student whose work ethic and focus should be recognized. Bryce is constantly

challenging himself academically and is viewed as a leader among his peers. Bryce is an example

and role model for those around him. Bryce continue the great work!

Each of these students have been honored with a free

pizza for lunch on the last Friday of the month. Please

congratulate these students if you see them!

COUNSELING CENTER

Counseling has been exploring Careers with 8th grade in December and will be exploring with 6th and 7th grade in January.

We use classroom instruction as well as an internet based program called College in Colorado. All

students will learn how to sign onto and use the College in Colorado web site.

College in Colorado is designed to help students and parents plan for secondary education (Middle School and High School), post secondary education (2 yr. colleges, 4 yr. colleges, or

technical schools) including financial aide information and Career choices.

Parents are encouraged to sign onto College in Colorado to help their students through this im-portant and difficult process.

Kimberly Jacobs Genaro Villareal

Counselor Student last name A-K Counselor Student last name L-Z

[email protected] [email protected]

303-828-3391 303-828-3391

I hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable Holiday Break. As we get back in the swing of

things, this is a reminder to bring in, fax (303-828-3817) or email any updated immunization forms or

Permission for Medication forms to Nicole Meadows at [email protected]. Thank you!

mailto:[email protected]



Lunch is $2.75 Individual Milk is .$50

You can make lunch pre-payments at svvsd/nutritionservices.org

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