We’re looking forward to another great week at ESMS! There are many exciting things happening, and we hope to see you at the PTA meeting tomorrow evening and at Parent Conferences later in the week.
Please note: Students will be dismissed at 12:35 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday due to conferences.
Please take a moment to review the updates and upcoming events below so you don’t miss anything.
After school activities: After-school clubs begin on Monday. Students will be dismissed at 4:00 PM and will exit through the Main Entrance on Chapel Street. There will be no after-school activities on Thursday, October 16, due to conferences. On Tuesday, the drama club will only meet for students signed up for auditions that day; all other clubs will follow their regular schedules.
Reminder for Student Drop Off at Arrival: Students not taking the bus should enter on the Seabreeze side of the building. The front entrance on Chapel Street is reserved for buses. The building will open to students at 7:40 a.m., please avoid dropping off earlier than that time.
Fall Conference Schedule: We are looking forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s learning!
Wednesday, October 15th, 5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, October 16th, 1:05-3:05PM
Conferences will be held in person unless a virtual meeting via Google Meet is requested directly from the teacher. For those preferring virtual sessions, please contact your child’s teacher after confirming your conference time through My Conference Time Online Scheduler. Look for emails from “noreply@myconferencetime.com” when searching email for conference confirmation communications.
Take A Veteran To School Day: In honor of Veterans Day, East Shore Middle School will host Take a Veteran to School Day from 8:30 AM-10:15 AM. We’re inviting family and friends who have served to join us for a ceremony and small-group conversations with students. It’s always a meaningful morning, and we’d love to welcome more veterans to participate. If you know someone interested, please have them sign up with this form.
News from Mrs. Rubino and Mr. Singer, School Counselors: Our 8th grade high school school fair will be held on Monday, October 27th from 8:10 to 9:00 a.m. in the ESMS gymnasium, with students attending in three waves. Wave 1, from 8:10-8:25, will include Mrs. Astrosky and Mrs. Soares’s classes. Wave 2, from 8:25-8:40, will include Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Colucci, and Mrs. Wohlhieter’s classes. Wave 3, from 8:40-8:55, will include Mr. Storey and Mr. Thomas’s classes. Families are welcome to attend. No RSVP is required. Please feel free to contact us with any questions at krubino@milforded.org or rsinger@milforded.org.
Ditch Your Device: Nothing to do on the upcoming half a day? Join the MPC youth committee for ways to Ditch your Device! We will have henna tattoos, corn hole, puzzles, chess, crafts and much more to keep your kids busy for the afternoon! No registration required! Join us on October 15th Milford Public Library from 1:30 pm to 3 pm.
“Happy Haunt” Hosted by Milford Adaptive Programs: Milford Adaptive Programs invites families to the annual “Happy Haunt,” Adaptive Halloween Party & Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 11, from 4–6 PM at the Fannie Beach Neighborhood Center. This sensory-friendly, inclusive event welcomes individuals of all abilities and their families for Trunk or Treat fun, games, music, costumes, and treats from the Walnut Beach Creamery Truck. See the attached flyer for details!
PTA:
PTA Meeting: Monday, October 13th, 6:30 - 7:00pm in the media center.
Meadow Farm Fundraiser: We have extended the sale until Tuesday, October 14 (online until midnight).
Restaurant Night: Anchor Social on October 21. All day-15% dine in/ take out/gift card purchases will be donated back. Don’t forget to mention East Shore with your order.
Important Dates to Remember:
October 15th, 5:30-8:00PM, Parent Teacher Conferences Early Dismissal at 12:35 PM
October 16th, 1:05-3:05PM, Parent Teacher Conferences Early Dismissal at 12:35 PM
October 21st, Restaurant Night - Anchor Social Restaurant Night,
November 4th, No School, Professional Learning for Staff
November 11th, “Take a Veteran to School” Day
November 19th, Early Dismissal for Students at 12:45 PM
November 26th, Early Dismissal for Staff and Students at 12:45 PM
November 27th-November 28th, Thanksgiving Holiday Recess
Additional early dismissals and school closings for the year can be found here.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child’s team leader and of course, always feel free to call or email us at lswanson@milforded.org or Mr. Genova at jgenova@milforded.org, or by phone at 203-783-3559.
Lisa Swanson, Principal James Genova, Assistant Principal