Good Afternoon ESMS families,
East Shore is buzzing with learning, creativity, and community spirit. From celebrating our talented musicians and spreading holiday cheer to supporting meaningful causes and enjoying some fun traditions together, there is a lot happening at ESMS. Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and for all the ways you support our students and school community. Below you’ll find important updates, upcoming events, and ways to get involved.
Winter Band/Strings Concert on Tuesday at 6:00 PM at Foran High School: Join us for the Winter Band and Strings Concert on Tuesday at 6:00 PM at Foran High School. Our student musicians have been working hard and are excited to share what they’ve been preparing. We hope to see you there.
Holiday Gift Drive: ESMS is once again supporting several families in need through our holiday gift drive. Families and staff who would like to participate are invited to select an item from the list and send all wrapped, clearly labeled gifts (with the correct mitten color and number) to Mrs. Kee or the main office by Friday, December 19. Thank you for helping make the holidays a little brighter for our ESMS community. Choose a family or gift here.
12 Days of December: You could feel the holiday spirit throughout the building this week as we kicked off our 12 Days of December! Each day brings a new way to show off our East Shore pride and have a little extra fun before break. Check the list here so your child can join in all the excitement.
PJ Day for Kids, Monday December 15th: Last year, 685 schools in Connecticut participated in PJ Day for the Kids by inviting students and staff to donate $1, or more, to wear PJs all day in support of kids battling childhood cancer at Connecticut Children's. Since 2011, more than $4.7 million has been raised in support of Connecticut Children's Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders, with more than $698,000, raised in 2024 alone. Together, $1 (or more) at a time, we are making a difference! Donate $1, or more, to wear PJs in support of kids at Connecticut Children’s who wear their PJs for long periods of time while enduring treatment. Find more information here.
Cookies, Cookies, Cookies: Have a favorite family recipe or a “go-to” bakery? The PTA is organizing a No-Bake Cookie Swap for our staff on Monday, Dec. 22. We will provide boxes and send staff members home with an assortment of sweet treats to enjoy over the winter break. Homemade or store bought hand-held treats are welcome! Sign up here
Bridges Healthcare’s School-Based Services: Bridges Healthcare School-based Therapy Program provides services to children here at ESMS. School-based services offer clinical services and supports to children and youth and their families who may be struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties, and trauma. There is no cost to families for the services; insurance is billed when it is available. If you would like more information about the school-based program or would like to make a referral please contact the Program Coordinator, Kaye Henry, by e-mail at khenry@bridgesmilford.org or by phone: 203-878-6365 x490, or complete the online referral form.
Yearbook: Yearbook sales are open! Purchase at this link and enter code 6667426. Contact Ms. Donovan with any questions.
PTA News:
Dave and Busters Gift Cards: Make great holiday gifts for the kids in your life. Buy them through the PTA. You’ll get a great card and 50% of the sale comes back to help pay for the 8th grade dance! Share the link with your friends.
Chipotle: Dine in or take out just be sure to mention East Shore on Dec. 18 between 4 and 8 pm. Chipotle near the mall!
Save the date for family skate night- Jan 31 6-7:30 at Milford Ice. All are welcome to skate
There is still time to join the PTA, our next Meeting is January 12th, 2026
Important Dates to Remember:
December 18, Chipotle Dinner Fundraiser
December 23rd, Early Dismissal at 12:45 PM
December 24th-January 2nd, Holiday Recess
January 12th, PTA Meeting
January 19th Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No School
January 21st, Early Dismissal for Students
January 31st, Family Skate Night 6-7:30pm
February 13th-16th, Winter Break
February 25th, Early Dismissal for Students
We look forward to a wonderful week ahead at ESMS!
Warmly,
Lisa Swanson, Principal James Genova, Assistant Principal