EMS PARENT NEWSLETTER
EMS Website: http://www.ellingtonpublicschools.org/page.cfm?p=1813
Dates to Remember:
MAY
01
Dance 7:00pm to 9:30pm
01-14 SBAC Testing
11
Cross Age Teaching at Windermere
11
8th Gr. Salmon Release Trip
14
Peter Pan Production
18
Uconn College Power Trip
18
EMSPTSO Meeting 6:00pm
18
Spring Band Concert 7:00pm
18-22 Digital Learning Week
19
ECSU College Knowledge Trip
19
Spring Chorus Concert 7:00pm
19&21 World Language Finals
20
ECSU College Knowledge Trip
22
Showcase of Digital Learning for Parents
22
Fantastic Festivals
25
NO SCHOOL – MEMORIAL DAY
26&28 World Language Finals
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Piano Recital/Competition
The music department held our 14th annual
piano recital/competition last Friday
afternoon. Eight very talented students participated,
and we enjoyed everyone’s performance
immensely. Our program consisted of:
Clara Mattson performing Tarantella, by Pieczonka
Reily Siegel performing MacGyver Theme,
by Edelman
Lily Moreau performing Baruch Hashem Adonai,
by Wyse
Elsa Hoffman performing River Flows in You,
by Yiruma
Kate Bonanno performing an original work,
Abstract Mind
Elizabeth Gerlach performing Sonata, Op.49, No 1,
by Beethoven
Kyle Brown performing Fantasy in D Minor,
by Mozart
Tina Ma performing Rondo Capriccioso,
by Mendelssohn
We have two winners of our piano competition this
year! Tina Ma and Kyle Brown will perform at the
Spring Choral Concert on May 19th. They will also
each receive a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble.
Congratulations Tina and Kyle!
April 30, 2015
When Can I Bring my
Device to School?
Does your student have their own laptop, tablet or
chromebook they use to stay organized, connected
and informed at home? These devices are also a
great tool to stay productive at school. Students are
encouraged to bring their personal chromebooks,
laptops or tablets to class to use on a daily basis,
and can be used in place of school devices at any
time. There are already a large number of EMS
students who choose to bring their own, and we
hope that number will continue to grow. While cell
phones and ipods can also be great learning tools,
and may be used occasionally with prior teacher
approval, these devices are too small for serious
academic work and should remain in lockers during
class.
From May 18th to May 22nd, EMS will be hosting
“Digital Learning Week.” Over these five days,
teachers and students will continue to use
technology to collaborate, create and share their
learning. During this week, we especially
encourage students to bring their own technology
(laptops, chromebooks, tablets) to EMS each day.
This week will culminate with a “Parent Showcase
of Learning.” MARK YOUR CALENDARS - on
Friday, May 22nd, our classroom doors will be
open for all parents to stop in and view any
classroom in action. Just sign in, get a visitor badge,
and browse our digital classrooms! There will also
be several parent presentations given in the Media
Center throughout the day.
Ellington Community Theatre
Ellington Community Theatre (Arts from
the Heart, LLC, in cooperation with Ellington
Youth Services and Ellington Parks and Recreation)
presents summer theatre for children entering third
grade in the fall of 2015 through adults. We’ve
chosen Seussical! It’s a wonderful show filled with
great music, awesome costumes and a creative set.
The show dates are July 24th and July 25th.
For more information and to register, please click
here, or go online at www.artsfromtheheart.net.
Next School Dance
The last dance of the school year will be held
on Friday, May 1st. The theme of this dance is
USA – red, white and blue. Students are
encouraged to wear one or all three colors, but they
are not required to do so. Tickets will go on sale
during all lunch waves on Monday, April 27th. No
tickets will be sold at the door the night of the
dance. The dance is from 7:00pm to 9:30pm.
Please remember that pick up time is promptly at
9:30pm. Here are some reminders about dances
here at EMS:
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All students are welcome to attend the dance,
but the dance is for EMS students only – no
guests allowed.
Please remember that the dress code for the
dance is the same as the dress code during the
school day.
Students need to be dropped off and picked up
on time. Prompt pick up of your child is greatly
appreciated. Any student picked up more than a
half hour after the end of the dance will forfeit
the opportunity to attend the next dance or other
end of the year activities.
Cell phones may be brought to the dance.
However, cell phone use is NOT allowed during
the dance. If a cell is being used during the
dance, it will be taken from the student and
returned at the end of the event.
If a student needs to arrive late or leave early,
please contact the school to make those
arrangements.
Please note the doors will not open until the
start of the dance at 7:00pm. If students are
dropped off early, they should be prepared to
wait outside. Coat storage will be available
once students enter the building.
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If you have any other questions, please contact the
school.
School Counseling Corner
SBAC Testing
This is a reminder that EMS students began SBAC
testing in the areas of Language Arts and math on
Wednesday, April 22nd. Testing is expected to
continue until May 14th. Make up testing will be
scheduled for students who are absent.
Eighth Grade Science Update
We have started the Independent Study
Unit that will carry us to the end of the year.
Students have selected their topics and have created
a blog page. Please take a moment to have your
child show you their work online. Everything is
accessible from home, and we are encouraging
students to use class time wisely as there are several
components to this unit. (Scientist report, lab report,
model). Click here for more information. Some of
the topics are really exciting and challenging. We
are looking forward to their final video
presentations to culminate this unit.
EMS Sports News
The Ellington Wildcat Spring
season is underway! To see the most current track,
baseball or softball schedule please click here. In
addition, please click here to sign up for email and
text updates. This will notify you of any schedule
changes due to inclement weather.
This Saturday, May 2nd the track team will be at
the Tolland Invitational. The bus will leave EMS at
8:45am. The baseball and softball teams will be
playing Sage Park on Monday, May 4th and
Wednesday, May 6th. Stafford will come to EMS
on Thursday, May 7th as well! Good luck to all
three teams!
Summer Programs Offered for
Middle School Students
Check out the fun and exciting summer programs
we are offering for middle school students:
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Summer Theater Camp
Summer Band Fest
LEGO - EV3 Mindstorms
EMS Summer Reading Camp
Summer Inventors Club
Math Challenge Club
For a description of these programs and registration
information, please click here.
EMS Gardening Club
The EMS Gardening Club will start their annual
plant sale next week, beginning on May 4th. There
is an assortment of plants: geraniums, superbells,
supertunias and a variety of others in single pots
and hanging baskets. The plants were grown here at
EMS by students. Pictured below in one of the
greenhouses is (left to right) Mireya Lopes, Emma
Crane, Mandy Marcus and Lizzy Gresh. The cost
of a plant ranges between $2 and $18. The money
generated is used to fund the club in the future.
Please come out and support their efforts.
Cash for Trash
The computer room is now collecting and
recycling old cell phones in addition to empty ink
jet and laser cartridges! For each ink or laser toner
cartridge collected, Hartford Toner will donate up
to $14 to our school and Pace Butler will donate
up to $100 for your unwanted cell phone! To view
a list of eligible cartridges, please visit
www.hartfordtoner.com, and to check for more
information regarding your old cell phone visit:
www.pacebutler.com . The money earned will be
used to purchase new technology equipment.
Please send your empty cartridges to Mrs. Nigro in
the computer lab.
Important Dates from the BOE
May 12
8:00pm
May 19
6:00am to
8:00pm
Annual Town Budget
Meeting, EHS Auditorium
Budget Referendum,
Ellington High School
(Tentative)
Ellington Middle School Lunch Menu
MAY 2015
www.ellingtonschools.org
Menu Subject
to Change
without Notice
Daily Lunch Price: $2.75
Monthly Price: $55.00
Milk Price: $ 0.60
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
We participate in the
School Nutritional Association
For more information visit our
website:
Garelick’s TruMoo Milk
Offered
Everyday
Alternate Lunch Choices - Yogurt & Cheese Stick with
Cereal or Salad Boat (Wednesdays) or:
May 01:
Pizza with or without Pepperoni
May 04 to May 08:
Chicken Nuggets with Pretzel Rod
May 11 to May 15:
Italian Grinders
May 18 to May 22:
Chicken Nuggets with Pretzel Rod
May 26 to May 29:
Cheese Pizza
Thursday
Friday
1
5
Egg, Sausage & Cheese
On a Whole Wheat Bagel
Steamed Carrots
Chilled Vegetable Juice
Chilled Fruit Cup or Fresh Fruit
1% , Skim, and
Fat Free Flavored
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4
Round Cheese Pizza
6
Mozzarella Sticks
Marinara Sauce
7
Chicken & Gravy
Whole Wheat Dinner Roll
8
Cheeseburger
Whole Wheat Bun
Pizza Sticks
Buffalo Style or Plain
Hash Brown Sticks
Chilled Vegetable Juice
Chilled Fruit Cup or Fresh Fruit
Steamed Broccoli
Baked Beans
Assorted Vegetable Tray
Assorted Fruit Tray/Fresh Fruit
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Carrots
Assorted Fruit Tray/Fresh Fruit
Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Steamed Green Beans
Baked Beans
Assorted Fruit Tray/Fresh Fruit
Steamed Mixed Vegetables
Sorbet Cup
Assorted Vegetable Tray
Assorted Fruit Tray/Fresh Fruit
11
12
13
Pasta Day
w or w/o Meatballs & Sauce
Garlic Breadstick
14
15
Nacho Chip Lunch
Chili/Cheese/Salsa/Sour Cream
Oven Baked French Fries
Steamed Green Beans
Baked Beans
Chilled Fruit Cup or Fresh Fruit
Steamed Corn
Assorted Vegetable Tray
Chilled Fruit Cup or Fresh Fruit
Steamed Broccoli
Assorted Vegetable Tray
Assorted Fruit Tray/Fresh Fruit
Steamed Carrots
Baked Beans
Assorted Vegetable Tray
Assorted Fruit Tray/Fresh Fruit
Steamed Mixed Vegetables
Chilled Vegetable Juice
Pudding Cup w/ topping
Assorted Fruit Tray/Fresh Fruit
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22
Corn Dog Nuggets
Waffle Squares
Sausage Links & Syrup
Toasted Cheese Sandwich
Meatball Grinder
Sauce & Cheese
Chicken Fryz
Spicy or Not
Whole Grain Dinner Roll
French Bread Pizza
Pepperoni or Not
Baked Potato Bar
Chili / Cheese / Sour Cream
Big Daddy 4-Cheese
Primo Pizza
Hash Brown Sticks
Chilled Vegetable Juice
Chilled Fruit Cup or Fresh Fruit
Tomato Soup
Steamed Mixed Vegetables
Baked Beans
Chilled Fruit Cup or Fresh Fruit
Steamed Green Beans
Baked Beans
Assorted Vegetable Tray
Assorted Fruit Tray/Fresh Fruit
Steamed Broccoli
Donut Hole
Assorted Vegetable Tray
Assorted Fruit Tray/Fresh Fruit
Steamed Mixed Vegetables
Chilled Vegetable Juice
Assorted Fruit Tray/Fresh Fruit
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27
28
29
Zesty Orange
Popcorn Chicken
Whole Wheat Dinner Roll
Steamed Broccoli
Assorted Vegetable Tray
Chilled Fruit Cup or Fresh Fruit
Cheese Quesadilla Pizza
Salsa / Sour Cream
Steamed Mixed Vegetables
Assorted Vegetable Tray
Assorted Fruit Tray/Fresh Fruit
Chicken Fajitas
Cheese / Salsa / Sour Cream
Whole Grain Corn Bread
Steamed Corn
Assorted Vegetable Tray
Assorted Fruit Tray/Fresh Fruit
Homemade Mac & Cheese
Whole Grain Biscuit
Steamed Green Beans
Assorted Vegetable Tray
Assorted Fruit Tray/Fresh Fruit