Erie Middle School, Pre AP Focus School: Todd Bissell, Principal Dr. Rachel Heide, Assistant Princip

Erie Middle School, Pre AP Focus School
Todd Bissell, Principal

Dr. Rachel Heide, Assistant Principal
JANUARY 2015 NEWSLETTER
Erie Middle School Tiger Community,

I hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable Winter Break. With the New
Year, there will be many important and exciting events happening at EMS
Things to look forward to in the 2nd semester include; Grade level field tripseveryone 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.
Wed like to welcome our new technology teacher, Mrs. Bonnie Palmer , to
the Erie Middle School team. She comes to us from Adams 12 and has experience
in Middle School Technology. We will be offering several new technology classes including Coding and Geek Squad.
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, activities, events, etc. This is a fantastic way to keep informed of the happenings at Erie Middle School.
Upcoming events in January; 1/5 Students back to school/start of 2 nd semester 1/12 SAC 7 am 1/12 PTO 7 p.m. 1/19-No School MLK Day, 1/14 Girls Basketball,
1/21-Girls Basketball 1/24-Girls Basketball Tourney TBA, 1/27-1/31 Wrestling Registration, 2/3 Wrestling Practice Begins, 2/4-Late Start and Renaissance Assembly.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Todd Bissell
EMS Principal
AMAZING!
Erie Middle School students Cassie Mahakian and Ashley

Willis were recognized for winning the Samsung Mobile
App Challenge Friday, Dec. 19th for an app that aims to
improve brain function and soothe students with disabilities. - See more at: http://svvsd.org/updates/erie-middleschool-students-win-national-award-educationalpp#sthash.tZnKZS7e.dpuf
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY,
JANUARY 19TH
IN OBSERVANCE
OF
MARTIN LUTHER
KING
DAY
PTO MEETING
MONDAY,
JANUARY 12TH
Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Yearbook Meeting
7:00 AM
Denotes Orange Day
EMS January 2015 Activity Calendar
Girls Basketball Practice

3:15-4:30 PM
12
13 Yearbook Meeting
7:00 AM
School Accountability
Committee
7:00 AM
Academic Assistance
3:00-4:00 PM
Tigers Who Code
3:00-5:00 PM
PTO Meeting
6:30 PM
EMS Library
NJHS Meeting
3:15-4:15 PM
20
19
NO SCHOOL
Academic Assistance
3:00-4:00 PM
KING
Tiger Lily Choir

3:15-4:00 PM
Student Council
3:15-4:00PM

3:15-4:30 PM
27
22
Chess Club
3:05-4:00 PM
Academic Assistance
3:00-4:00 PM
Tigers Who Code
3:00-5:00 PM

3:15-4:30 PM
23
Tiger Lily Choir
3:15-4:00 PM
Soul Sisters
3:15-4:15 PM
Brain Bowl
3:00-3:45 PM
Academic Assistance
3:00-4:00 PM
Girls Basketball Game

AWAY vs. Trail Ridge MS
3:30 PM
Game Club
3:15-4:30 PM
Student Council
3:15-4:00PM

3:15-4:30 PM
Art Club
3:05-4:15
3:15-4:30 PM
6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Orchestra Concert
6:30 PM
28
Yearbook Meeting
7:00 AM
Art Club
3:05-4:15
Good Movie, Better Book

Club
3:15-4:15 PM

3:15-4:30 PM
26
Brain Bowl
3:00-3:45 PM
Academic Assistance
3:00-4:00 PM
Game Club
3:15-4:30 PM
Tigers Who Code

3:00-5:00 PM
DAY
16

HERE vs. Westview MS
3:30 PM
21
Chess Club
3:05-4:00 PM
LUTHER
15
Soul Sisters
3:15-4:15 PM
Yearbook Meeting
7:00 AM
MARTIN

3:15-4:30 PM

3:15-4:30 PM
EMS Spelling Bee

9:00 AM

3:15-4:30 PM
Art Club
3:05-4:15 PM
NJHS Meeting
3:15-4:15 PM
6th Grade Outdoor

Education Parent Meeting
7:00-8:00 PM
Cafetorium
Chess Club
3:05-4:00 PM
Brain Bowl
3:00-3:45 PM
Game Club
3:15-4:30 PM
Student Council
3:15-4:00 PM
14
Academic
Assistance
3:00-4:00 PM

AWAY vs. Mead MS
3:30 PM
Academic
Assistance
3:00-4:00 PM
Friday
Tiger Lily Choir

3:15-4:00 PM
Soul Sisters
3:15-4:15 PM
Chess Club
3:05-4:00
Tigers Who Code

3:00-5:00 PM
Thursday
29
30
Soul Sisters
3:15-4:15 PM
Tiger Lily Choir

3:15-4:00 PM
Good Movie, Better

Book Club
3:15-4:15 PM
Academic Assistance
3:00-4:00 PM
Student Council
3:15-4:00PM
Game Club
3:15-4:30 PM
Brain Bowl
3:00-3:45 PM
Art Club
3:05-4:15
COUNSELING CORNER
Counseling will been exploring Careers with all grades 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 year colleges, 4 year
colleges, or technical schools) including financial aide information and Career choices.
Parents are encouraged to sign onto College in Colorado to help their students thru
this important and difficult process.
Heather Solar
Counselor Student last name A-K
[email protected]
303-828-3391
Genaro Villareal
Counselor Student last name L-Z
[email protected]
303-828-3391
From the Attendance Clerk

I would like to take an opportunity to say Thank You to the Tiger Community for being so welcoming to
me. I am honored to work with such a great group of kids, dedicated staff, and supportive families.
As a reminder, you may report absences or tardies by calling the attendance line at 303-652-8289 , or
for your convenience, you can email me at; [email protected]
We truly appreciate the time taken to report absences to the school. And, for extended pre-arranged
absences, remind your student to pick up a pre-arranged absence form from the front office.
91 DAYS OF SCHOOL LEFT!! LET'S MAKE EM COUNT!!
GO TIGERS!
A note from the Health Office:

Vision and Hearing screening: On Thursday, January 15, 2015 we will be screening all
7th graders, new to district students and a handful of other students. If your student wears
contacts or glasses, please make sure they wear them on Thursday, January 15. Also, if you
are interested in volunteering to help with the screening, please email Nicole Meadows
see below for email address. We will need volunteers from 7:45 12:30.
Regarding immunizations: Thank you for turning in updated immunization forms. If your
student received shots over break, please bring in a copy of the form, so we can update
Infinite Campus.
Cold and flu season: If your student is feeling under the weather and their temperature is
over 100.0 degrees, please keep them home. If a student has a temperature over 100.0
degrees at school, we will call to have someone come pick them up. Please keep them
home until they are fever free for 24 hours without medication.
Hydration: It is important to be drinking plenty of water throughout the winterseason. Some headaches and stomach aches can be alleviated with staying hydrated. We
encourage your student to bring a bottle of water each day.
We are currently accepting donations for the following items for the Health Office:
Water bottles
Life savers (for coughs and sore throats)
Granola bars
Saltine crackers
Antibacterial wipes
Thank you and Happy New Year!
Sixth Grade
A positive role model in 6th grade is the best way to describe Nikkoli Quesada! He is always on task and
giving his best effort on whatever he is working on. Nikkoli asks great clarifying questions and makes sure
he is understanding his assignments. In addition, Nikkoli is always one of the first to offer to help in any
situation and he helps raise the bar for students around him. Way to R.O.A.R., Nikkoli!
Mina Kujundzic may have a hard last name to pronounce but she makes everything else look easy! Mina is
always prepared for class and goes above and beyond on every assignment. She makes sure she understands
what is asked of her and than produces high quality answers. Her good eye contact lets teachers know she
is on task and her great work ethic makes her a wonderful role model for the rest of us. Keep it up, Mina!
Seventh Grade
Zach Coblentz ROARS everyday at Erie Middle School. He works hard, treats his fellow students and teachers
with respect, and holds himself to high expectations. Keep up the outstanding work Zach!
A 7th grade student of the month is Taylor Green. Taylor is kind, helpful and hardworking. She is
considerate, thoughtful and always does her best. Taylor is a great role model for others, always striving for excellence in every subject. Awesome job, Taylor!
Eighth Grade
Zoe Simms is hard working, a good time manager, and kind to everyone. She has a positive attitude toward
herself, her peers and her teachers. She is open minded and is an excellent critical thinker and problem solver.
Additionally, she knows when to focus and be respectful and when to have fun. Way to go, Zoe!
Luke Arvay epitomizes excellence at Erie Middle School. Not only is he respectful, responsible, and and determined, he also comes to school each day with a positive attitude and a smile. Luke inspires others to be their
best selves, and we're proud to have him as member of our Erie community. Way to ROAR, Luke!
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Todd Bissell, Principal

JANUARY 2015 NEWSLETTER

Erie Middle School Tiger Community,

Erie Middle School students Cassie Mahakian and Ashley

Denotes Orange Day

EMS January 2015 Activity Calendar

Girls Basketball Practice

Tiger Lily Choir

Girls Basketball Practice

Girls Basketball Practice

Girls Basketball Game

Girls Basketball Practice

6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Good Movie, Better Book

Girls Basketball Practice

Tigers Who Code

Girls Basketball Game

Girls Basketball Practice

Girls Basketball Practice

EMS Spelling Bee

Girls Basketball Practice

6th Grade Outdoor

Girls Basketball Game

Tiger Lily Choir

Tigers Who Code

Tiger Lily Choir

Good Movie, Better

From the Attendance Clerk

A note from the Health Office:

Individual Milk is .$50

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