Middle School December Newsletter (22–23)
Important Dates this Month
12/9 - ½ day; dismissal 11:50 a.m.
12/13 - Choolaah Fundraiser - Ski Club
12/14 - Winter OST Programs Enrollment Opens
12/20: Middle School & High School Holiday Instrumental Showcase
12/21 - ECS Board of Trustees Meeting at Middle School at 6 p.m.
12:22: ½ day of school for students, dismissal at 11:50 a.m.
12/23 - 1/4 - No School; Winter break
1/5 - Students return
Hey there, Middle School!
Save the date! I mentioned an upcoming showcase last time, and I’m excited now to invite you to the building for a fancy affair. Our 7th-grade visual arts students led by Ms. Daniels and ECS Middle School Student Council led by Mr. O’Toole are teaming up to bring you an evening to remember.
On Dec. 15 from 6–8 p.m., students will share with you a curated art gallery of their work thus far. You’ll have the opportunity to see how they’ve practiced, experimented, and refined their talents all while listening to coffee-house-style musical performances from students and staff. I’ve seen a preview, and I’m confident this will be a beautiful highlight to your December. We cannot wait to see you there!
Until next time,
Jaleah
What's new at Middle School?
View the Middle Food Allergy Flier_2022.2023
Don’t Forget!
The Middle School & High School Holiday Instrumental Showcase is Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.
Student Services News
Attendance Reminder
As the Holiday Season approaches, we recognize that trips may be planned in the coming months. As a reminder, each student gets 10 excused absences from a parent per year. You can complete the online excuse form here. Any additional absences must be excused by a doctor. If your student will be absent for a pre-scheduled trip, please email your building principal for approval.
Go Guardian Break Changes
ECS uses a Beacon software tool to monitor online activity from your child’s school account. During the year when school is in session if any content related to suicide or self-harm is flagged, a member of our Student Services team follows up with students and families to ensure that students are properly supported. During the break, the ability to monitor these alerts is significantly reduced. If an alert is detected, the notification will be sent directly to the parent from Go Guardian. As always, we encourage you to have open conversations with your child and/or contact Re: solve Crisis Services (1-888-796-8226) if you are concerned about your student’s mental health and safety. Because this software tool is only based on your child’s online activity, it should not be used as a medical or psychological assessment of your child’s condition, but more so an indicator that you should speak with your child about what is troubling them.
In Case You Missed It
Half-Day Dismissal Time
Middle School students are dismissed at 11:50 a.m. on Half Days.
Last Month’s Hawk Highlights
Students participated in Children’s Grief Awareness Day.
