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Erie Middle School, Pre AP Focus School

Todd Bissell, Principal

Dr. Rachel Heide, Assistant Principal

Dear SVVSD Parents and Guardians:

The Colorado Department of Education has identified Wednesday,

October 1 as the official statewide October Count Day for the 2014-

2015 school year. To comply with this state mandate and ensure maxi-

mum attendance, St. Vrain Valley Schools will have a full day of school

with a normal start time on Wednesday, October 1 in place of the pre-

viously scheduled late start time.

Please make every effort to have your student arrive to school at the

normal start time on Wednesday, October 1. Your assistance in this

important state requirement is greatly appreciated as state funding for

St. Vrain Schools is directly impacted by the October 1 attendance

numbers. For more information, please contact the school office.

Thank you again for your ongoing support for our students and

schools.

Department of Communications

(303) 682-7404

See more at: http://www.svvsd.org/updates/no-late-start-

day-october-october-1st-regular-school-

day#sthash.C9deiPTW.dpuf

School Portrait R

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Friday, Oct. 24th

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would like to have retakes. Please

bring your pictures back and give them

back to the photographer when having

your picture retaken

PARENTS!!! SCHEDULE CHANGE!!!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST WILL BE A FULL DAY OF CLASSES AND WILL RUN ON A

NORMAL SCHEDULE SO PLAN ON ATTENDING A FULL DAY !

8:00 AM-3:00PM

ATTENDANCE LINE NUMBER—720-652-8289

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE COMING! Monday, October 13th Tuesday, October 14th Thursday, October 16th 3:30-7:30 PM Contact your student’s Advisory

teacher for an appointment

NO SCHOOL

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17th

PTO MEETING

THURSDAY

OCTOBER 9TH

7:00 PM

EMS LIBRARY

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 BMX Show

10:40 AM

Cross Country Practice

3:15-4:15

Volleyball Game

HOME vs.

Coal Ridge 3:30 PM

Soul Sisters

3:15-4:15 PM

Boys Basketball

Registration through 10/6

2 Cross Country Meet @ Twin Peaks

3:30 PM

Intramural

Volleyball

3:15 PM

Tiger Lily Choir

3:15-4:00 PM

NJHS Meeting

3:15-4:15 PM

Academic

Assistance 3:00-4:00 PM

3

Student Council

3:00-3:45 PM

Art C lub

3:05-4:15

Final Volleyball

Practice (8th grade only)

3:15-4:45 PM

6 7 Yearbook Meeting 7:00 AM

Chess Club 3:05-4:00

Rm. C105

Academic

Assistance

3:00-4:00 PM

NJHS Meeting

3:15-4:15 PM

Boys Basketball Practice

3:15-4:45 PM

8

Good Movie, Better

Book Club

3:15-4:15 PM

Soul Sisters

3:15-4:15 PM

Boys Basketball Practice

3:15-4:45 PM

9

Tiger Lily Choir

3:15-4:00 PM

Academic

Assistance 3:00-4:00 PM

PTO Meeting 7:00 PM

EMS Library

Boys Basketball Practice

3:15-4:45 PM

10

Student Council

3:00-3:45 PM

Art Club

3:05-4:15 PM

Boys Basketball Practice

3:15-4:45 PM

13

Parent/Teacher Conferences

3:30-730 PM

14 Yearbook Meeting

7:00 AM

MAN Choir

7:30 AM

NO CLUBS TODAY

NO ACADEMIC

ASSISTANCE

Parent/Teacher

Conferences

3:30-7:30 PM

15

Soul Sisters

3:15-4:15 PM

16

Parent/Teacher

Conferences 3;30-7:30 pm

Tiger Lily Choir

3:15-4:00 PM

NO ACADEMIC

ASSISTANCE

17

NO SCHOOL

20

21 Yearbook Meeting 7:00 AM

Chess Club 3:05-4:00

Rm. C105

Academic Assistance

3:00-4:00 PM

Boys Basketball Practice

3:15-4:45 PM

22 Good Movie, Better Book Club

3:15-4:15 PM

Soul Sisters

3:15-4:15 PM

Boys Basketball Game

HOME vs. Mead MS 3:30 PM

23 Tiger Lily Choir 3:15-4:00 PM

Academic Assistance

3:00-4:00 PM

Boys Basketball Practice

3:15-4:45 PM

24 Student Council 3:00-3:45 PM

Art Club 3:05-4:15 PM Boys Basketball Practice

3:15-4:45 PM

27 28 Chess Club

3:05-4:00

Rm. C105

Academic Assistance

3:00-4:00 PM

Basketball practice 3:15 PM

29

Soul Sisters

3:15-4:15 PM

Boys Basketball Game

@. Altona MS 3:30 PM

30 Tiger Lily Choir

3:15-4:00 PM

Academic Assistance 3:00-4:00 PM

Basketball practice 3:15 PM

31

Student Council

3:00-3:45 PM

Art Club

3:05-4:15 PM

Basketball practice 3:15 PM

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A Note From the Health Clerk’s Desk

Just a reminder that when students are feeling ill or are injured, we would like them to stop by

the Health Office before texting or calling to go home. Thank you in advance for your

assistance in this matter.

Child Health Day

Monday, October 6th, 2014

On Child Health Day, the emphasis is to help raise an awareness and a commitment to teaching children the benefits of good health and teaching parents how they can help

and protect their children with good nutrition, year round fitness and exercise.

The day was proclamated in 1928 by Calvin Coolidge to increase awareness of health

issues facing the children in the U.S. including health issues, healthy eating, fitness, child's development, immunizations, preventing injuries, and more.

Box Tops Contest as easy as 1, 2, 3!

For a chance to win an AMC gift card just follow these three steps: Clip your Box Tops, attach

box tops to the attached collection sheet, and turn completed collection sheets in at the front

office by 10/25!

COUNSELING CORNER

“I don’t have any homework tonight.” Sound familiar? Many middle school students say this to their

parents in hopes of spending their evening playing video games or talking on the phone.

Recent studies have shown that children’s success in school depends as much on their parents as on their

teachers. As a parent you are their most important teacher. As they grow your children constantly look up to

you as a role model and for guidance. Your role as a teacher should never end especially when they enter

school.

Some parents have made this rule: There’s no such thing as “no homework”. If there truly isn’t an

assignment from school, these parents create one. Some parents ask their student to do some research on a

topic of interest. Then, have him or her report back one thing they have learned. Others ask their student to

read or journal for an hour before commencing with play time. Parents have found that when their student

understands that they mean business, their student often remembers that he or she does have some homework

after all.

Parent tips to help their students:

-Help your student develop goals

-Be available to aid them when they need your help

-Advise them and give them your support

-Praise your children when they have done something well

-Help them visualize success and acknowledge their progress

Counseling News

The week of Oct. 27th is Red Ribbon week. This is a great time for students and parents to pledge

themselves to a drug/alcohol/tobacco free life style. Red Ribbon Celebration brings millions of people

together to raise awareness regarding the need for alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention,

early intervention, and treatment services. It is the largest, most visible prevention awareness campaign

observed annually in the United States.

Sixth Grade

Lillian Christensen is a good example of what it looks like to ROAR in 6th grade. Her teachers

appreciate her hard work and leadership qualities in the classroom. Lillian is a student who is on task

and also finding time to be kind and helpful to others.

Owen TeVelde pushes himself to do quality work in all his classes. He is a quiet leader who shows

others how to be a successful 6th grade student. Keep up the good work, Owen!

Seventh Grade

Nyah Sanchez ROARS at Erie Middle School. Nyah works hard, stays organized, and is respectful to

her teachers. She also exhibits kindness and compassion to her Tiger classmates. Keep being

awesome, Nyah!

Gavin Mendoza is the 7th grade boy student of the month. This year, Gavin showed up to school on

Day 1 ready to learn and be involved at EMS. From the get-go, he has been nothing but a positive

team player! Gavin brings his best ideas and efforts to class, always adding his thoughts in a

respectful manner, helping others with plenty of contagious enthusiasm. He takes his responsibility as

a student and class member seriously and is a solid role model for others to look to. Way to go,

Gavin!

Eighth Grade

Alex Nielsen has consistently demonstrated excellence in the classroom. His diligence, attention to

detail, and strong work ethic are recognized by his classmates, and appreciated by his teachers. He is

polite, attentive, and always prepared to do his best in class. We thoroughly enjoy having Alex as a

student here at Erie Middle; great job, Alex!

Alison McNeal is an outstanding representative for student of the month. Alison produces quality

work and expects only the best from herself. Alison is on task, gives her best effort consistently, and is

always willing to help others. Alison has a smile on her face throughout school days and comes in to

class with a positive attitude ready to go. Alison is a student who personifies ROARing at Erie Middle

School and leads by example. Congratulations Alison - well done!!

These students will have their picture displayed in the main office and receive a large one topping pizza for

lunch the last Friday of the month.

Lunch is $3.00 Individual Milk is .$50