EMMS Eagle News - 8/21/2020

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EMMS News

EMMS Office Hours: We will have an administrator and a secretary in the office Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 3:30pm. However, visitors will not be allowed in the building or front office for the health and well-being of our staff. If you need to drop off anything, you may enter the vestibule and there will be a cart and forms for you to use so that you can return any items. Also, if any teacher has a packet that needs to be distributed, it will be communicated to parents/students and they will be placed in the vestibule as well. The vestibule will be monitored constantly. For any other requests or concerns, please contact 410-313-2839 during our office hours. You may also reach any staff member via email (click here for staff contact information.

EMMS Collection Event for School Materials: If you still have EMMS school materials, please return them to EMMS. Read more

School Supply List: Please find the school supply list for all middle schools (click here to download). For the 2020-21 school year, there is one supply list for all middle schools. The number of supplies on the list have been reduced to keep costs down for families and reflect those most essential for virtual learning.

Virtual New Student Orientation: This event will be held on Thursday, September 3rd. Please save the date. Students new to Ellicott Mills Middle School, including 6th graders and any 7th or 8th graders new to the EMMS Community, are invited to attend. More details, including Google Meet codes and full schedules, will be posted on our website and a week prior to the event.

Virtual Gifted and Talented Program Information Session: This event will be held on Thursday, September 17th @ 5:30pm. Please save the date. Parents and guardians are invited to visit with Ms. Adelman, EMMS GT Teacher. More details, including Google Meet codes and full schedules will be posted on our website a week prior to the event.

Virtual Back-to-School Night (BTSN): This event will be held on Thursday, September 17th @ 6:30pm. Please save the date. Parents and guardians are invited to visit teachers in a virtual setting. More details, including Google Meet codes and full schedules will be posted on our website a week prior to the event.

COMING SOON… EMMS Spirit Gear: Wanna rock that school spirit with EMMS gear? The Mill is currently working with a vendor to offer EMMS School Spirit Wear for our students and families. All sales will be online ONLY and orders will be delivered directly to your home. More info to come soon!!!

HCPSS NEWS

Does your child need a Chromebook and/or internet access?:  Log In Now to Identify Need for Chromebook and/or Internet. Read More

Family File Update Reminder: Every year HCPSS parents must complete a Family File for each child. HCPSS utilizes Family File for parents/guardians to complete emergency information. Read More

HCPSS Immunization Reminder: All children must have the required State of Maryland immunizations (click to download) in order to attend school. Parents are responsible for providing proof of immunization to the school prior to the student attending or proof of an appointment for necessary immunizations within 20 calendar days of the first day of school (Tuesday, September 29th). The Maryland Department of Health has not lifted the requirement for immunizations, which are still required for entry into school. Read More

HCPSS 2020/2021 School Calendar Reminder: Please ensure you have the latest calendar updates. The 2020-2021 school calendar was modified and the EMMS website calendar is automatically updated.

HCPSS Summer Meals Extended: The free Grab-N-Go summer meals program is extended through Friday, August 28. Read More

HCPSS Free and Reduced Meals Program: Participation in the FARMs program also qualifies students for additional opportunities and services. Parents must submit a new application every school year. Learn more and apply. Read More

COMMUNITY NEWS

EMMS Community News / Events:

SUMMER 2020 Opportunities

·       WEngineer will be running another TechWreck Summer Academy during the last week of August. Let’s gear up for some more engineering fun! Read More

HCPSS Community News / Events:

Please visit the Community News and Programs page on the HCPSS website for announcements of upcoming events and programs sponsored by non-profit organizations.

HCPSS SchoolMessenger/Canvas/Synergy Reporting Forms: If you are having issues receiving HCPSS district/school emails and/or text messaging please use this new form for reporting your issues regarding emails/text messages not being delivered. If you are experiencing issues with Canvas/Synergy messages, please complete this form.