Good Afternoon ESMS families,
It was wonderful to see our community come together for our band and strings concert this week. The pride, support, and energy in the room truly reflected the strong sense of connection that makes East Shore such a special place.
Just a reminder that next week is a two-day week with Tuesday being an Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed at 12:45pm.
Spirit Rally: We’re looking forward to coming together as a school community for our annual Spirit Rally on Tuesday. It’s always a fun opportunity to celebrate our students, build school spirit, and enjoy being together as Dolphins.
12 Days of December: You could feel the holiday spirit throughout the building this week as we continued 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 on our final two days.
Cookies, Cookies, Cookies: Have a favorite family recipe or a “go-to” bakery? The ESMS PTA is organizing a No-Bake Cookie Swap for the staff on Monday, December 22. They 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.
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. Membership fees help support our students, staff and school. If you have not, please consider joining today. Our next Meeting is Monday, January 12, 2026
Important Dates to Remember:
December 24 - January 2, No School - Holiday Recess
January 12, PTA Meeting
January 19, No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 21, Early Dismissal for Students - 12:45pm
January 31, Family Skate Night 6 -7:30pm
February 13 -16, No School - Winter Break
February 25, Early Dismissal for Students, 12:45pm
Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support. We are grateful for the energy, care, and spirit our students and families bring to East Shore each day.
Warmly,
Lisa Swanson, Principal James Genova, Assistant Principal