EMMS EAGLE NEWS
Monday, March 8, 2021
(Sorry a bit late - Ms. JJ)
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UPCOMING:
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March 29: 6th grade Group A students return for hybrid instruction
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April 1: 6th grade Group B students return for hybrid instruction
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April 2: Schools and offices closed
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April 5 and 6: Spring Break (note: school offices will be closed on April 5 only)
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April 12: 7th and 8th grade Group A students return for hybrid instruction
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April 14:
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End of Third Quarter
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1/2 Day for Students
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April 15: 7th and 8th grade Group B students return for hybrid instruction
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April 22: Report Cards Issued
EMMS SPIRIT WEAR
Items are shipped directly to you. There are LOTS of different items to choose from (even masks) and you have the ability to CUSTOMIZE with a school design and more. Feel free to contact Ms. Jennifer Johnson ("JJ") @ jennifer_l_johnson@hcpss.org if you have any questions.
EMMS CELEBRATING OUR EAGLES
EMMS Teachers, Staff, and Elliott the Eagle are proud to announce the Eagle Eye Drawing Winners for this week!
Grade 6: Jeeva Kumar
Grade 7: Chip Buffat
Grade 8: Ella Kettler
Thank you for Making Great Things Happen at The Mill!
EMMS GENERAL NEWS
Please Return EMMS Media Books/Materials: Students, please take some time to locate overdue library books and play-a-ways that you borrowed either from our EMMS Media Center or from your elementary schools last year. You may return all media items to the permanent return bin in front of EMMS 24/7! If you have any questions about library items, please reach out to our EMMS Media Center staff: donna_monger@hcpss.org or christina_batelka@hcpss.org. Thank you for your cooperation!
Returning Textbooks: There are three ways for you to return borrow textbooks.
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Bring the textbook back with you when you come to a distribution event.
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You are welcome to drop off any textbooks any weekday 7 am to 3 pm. There is a cart in the vestibule on the left that you may simply place the book there.
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Please feel free to drop the textbook in the Media Center bin located under the overhang at the top of the bus loop any day, any time.
Family Technology Support: Before contacting the Technology Support Team, please make sure that you have checked all of the resources available to you @ hcpss.me. If you still have a Canvas or Synergy technology-related question, please complete this form, and a member of our support team will be in touch with you within 2 school days.
NEWS From Our Feeder High Schools
Howard High School:
Fan Cutouts - Since each student-athlete on the roster will only get 2 tickets for each home game, we have a great way for all Howard High School sports fans to show their support. These are perfect for grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, siblings, and even pets to be an HHS sports fan! Order yours today: Howard High School Fan Cutouts – Varsity Graphics (vgfans.net)
ORDER DEADLINE: March 13th
- STADIUM Signs for Football, Cheer, Field Hockey, Boys/Girls Soccer, and Poms will be displayed on the stadium bleachers outdoors.
- GYMNASIUM Signs for Volleyball will be displayed on the bleachers in the gymnasium.
- COURSE Signs for Golf and Cross Country will include a metal yard stake so they can be displayed at the course.
Lions Pride is excited to offer a variety of camps to our community this summer. Register now to get the early bird rate!
HCPSS NEWS
Updated Attendance Procedure: Effective March 1, a student who attends class in person or synchronously Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday will be marked present. A student will be marked absent if they do not attend instruction in person or virtually. Additional information, including attendance procedures that apply on Wednesdays, is provided online.
Update to Student Meal Service: Effective March 1, meals will be available for pickup from 7:45—8:45 a.m. at elementary school locations and 9:00-10:00 a.m. at middle and high school locations on specified days. There will be no pickups on Tuesdays and Fridays. Students and parents/guardians will continue to have the option to receive meals at their child’s school or at any designated meal distribution site. Additional details about changes to meal service are available online.
Non-Instructional Video Streaming Sites Not Accessible: Video streaming services—such as Netflix, TikTok, Hulu, Showtime, Snapchat, Tumblr, Xbox live, Fortnite and HBO—are no longer accessible on the HCPSS network or on HCPSS-issued devices. These services are not approved instructional technology sites and use of these sites has created network performance issues.
FAQs Available on HCPSS Help Site: Featuring answers to hundreds of FAQs, HCPSS’ Help Site provides a wealth of information about the Bridge to Normalized Instruction Hybrid Instructional Model, health and safety, transportation, technology, and more. The site is organized by category and can be searched by keyword, making it easy to navigate to the information you need. New FAQs are continually being added and we encourage you to visit the site regularly. A separate Staff Help Site provides FAQs and answers for HCPSS employees.
Hybrid Learning Resource: A new resource document summarizes all major aspects of the school system’s planned transition to hybrid in-person and concurrent virtual instruction that begins on March 1. The document is intended to serve as a reference for both families and staff. Read More.
Online Resources Available to Aid in Hybrid Transition: Information and resources, such as this tip sheet on virtual learning, are available online to aid families and students in the transition to hybrid and concurrent virtual learning. HCPSS’ Help site provides answers to hundreds of questions about hybrid learning, health and safety, transportation, and more.
COMMUNITY NEWS / EVENTS
HCPSS Community News / Events: Families can quickly discover educational and recreational resources, events, and after-school programs offered by community non-profits on HCPSS’s new Community News and Programs website.
Community Advisory Council (CAC) Executive Committee Volunteers Needed
Nominations due Monday, March 8, 2021
Speak Up HoCo!
Wednesday, March 10, 5-6:15 p.m., virtual session
High school students are invited to “ talk about what matters to you,” including discussions on how racism and other socio-political issues impact life and how to create diverse communities that thrive. Participants practice dialogue and facilitation skills, make podcasts, take part in trainings and more. Virtual meetings are held via Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month.
Get Involved in Student Leadership and Service
Wednesday, March 10, 7-8:00 p.m., virtual meeting
Suicide Prevention and Substance Abuse Discussion
Saturday, March 13, 9-10:30 a.m., virtual session
Representatives from HCPSS and partner organizations will provide information on risk factors, warning signs, protective factors, and community resources. Register online to receive the link to join this free session for parents/guardians of students at all levels, co-sponsored by The Council of Elders.
Transition Workshop
Tuesday, March 16, 4-5:30 p.m., virtual session
Families of youth aged 14 and above with a developmental disability are invited to attend this virtual workshop, where representatives from Total Care and MMARS will present information about Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration services and the Transitioning Youth (GTYI) process. Register at least 24 hours prior to the event by emailing Dawson Robertson at dawson_robertson@hcpss.org.
Glen Mar Church & The Maryland Food Bank
PANTRY ON THE GO
Friday, March 19, 2:00-5:00 p.m., Glen Mar Church Parking Lot
Student Logo Contest
Entry deadline: 5 p.m. Friday, March 26
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion(ODEI) invites all HCPSS students to submit designs for its new Instagram and Twitter social media account logo. The logo should represent diversity, belonging, empathy, justice, and joy. The designer of the winning entry will receive a $25 gift card. Design specifications and entry submission information are available online.
HELP and INFORMATION concerning TECHNOLOGY (Chromebooks, HotSpots, etc.). Read More.
Need to Get in Touch with Someone at EMMS?
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Address
4445 Montgomery Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Phone
410-313-2839
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