Ellicott Mills Middle School
EMMS EAGLE NEWSSaturday, September 11, 2021
(Weekend Edition)
Upcoming Events / Important Dates
EMMS encourages our families and community to frequently check our school’s website calendar
September 13th MCAP Testing to begin (click here for more information September 16th HCPSS Schools and Offices are Closed September 21st EMMS 8th Grade Hearing and Vision Screenings (rescheduled from 9/13) October 4thRestaurant Night – Coal Fire (click here for more information)
(5725 Richards Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043 October 14th EMMS Flu Shot Clinic for Staff and Students (more info to come) October 15th HCPSS Schools are Closed for Students November 3rd End of First Quarter November 4th HCPSS Schools are Closed for Students November 9th
Restaurant Night – Chipotle (click here for more information)
(9120 Baltimore National Pike Lot A-1 in Ellicott City) November 4th HCPSS Schools are Closed for Students
Vaccination Expectations for Volunteers
All volunteers who enter HCPSS schools to interact with or support students must provide proof of vaccination status or a negative COVID-19 test. Parents and other visitors who enter schools for a brief visit are not required to show proof of vaccination or testing. All parents, visitors, and volunteers are required to be masked.Students Should Bring Fully Charged Chromebooks to School Daily
Students in Grades 2-12 who bring Chromebooks back and forth to school are expected to bring the devices fully charged every day. Find information about how to care for and safely transport student Chromebooks. Complete information about technology and devices is provided online.Student and Parent Handbook
The 2021-2022 Student and Parent Handbook is available online. Additional information on the 2021-2022 school year can be found on the HCPSS website.Early Dismissal? Report an Absence? Late Arrival?
All information is on our website.Early Dismissal Procedures
EFFECTIVE September 8, 2021: There will be no early dismissal after 2:50 pm daily. There is simply not enough time to process everything before EMMS staff must being the regular dismissal process.
Bus / Transportation
The bus stop locator is available online PLEASE NOTE! Bus routes and schedules are subject to change. General questions regarding transportation should be emailed to transportation@hcpss.org. For more urgent matters, such as a late or missing bus, please call HCPSS Transportation at 410-313-6732. The HCPSS Transportation website is a great resource for any other questions: https://www.hcpss.org/schools/transportation/Notes from the EMMS Media Center
Technology Support
The Mill has a dedicated team of staff members to offer technical support for our community. However, before contacting the Technology Support Team, please make sure that you have checked all the resources available to you @ hcpss.me. If you still have a technology-related question, please complete this form, and a member of our support team will be in touch with you within 48 hours.
Family File
EMMS still has 132 families who have NOT updated/submitted their 2021/22 information. HCPSS utilizes Family File for parents/guardians to complete emergency information. All parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child each school year. Parents/guardians can complete the Family File by:
- Logging in to HCPSS Connect
- Selecting the "More Options" tab on the left, and then
- Selecting "Family File" in the center column
Feeder High School News
Howard High School:
- HOHS Class of 2024 Fall Festival and Children’s Book Fair. Click Here for Flier.
Saturday, September 18th, 12:00 - 4:00 pm; Concessions will be open for hot dogs, snacks, candy, and beverages.
- PHANTOM OF THE OPERA PRODUCTION: https://hcpss.booktix.com/ Come see our "BONUS" Summer Show in Collaboration with Long Reach High- "The Phantom of the Opera" at LRHS Auditorium September 24, 25 @ 7pm & 26 @ 2pm
EMMS News/Programs
Returning EMMS Media Books/Materials and Borrowed Textbooks: 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. Girls on the Run: The EMMS Coach has been chosen. Welcome, Coach Ashleigh Abutboul! Registration has begun. https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/ Fall2021GOTRRegistrationCentralMD. Want more information about the program? Click Here. HCYP Basketball: For those interested in trying out for the HCYP Eagles Basketball teams: The HCYP Eagles Varsity Boys Basketball Team (7th and 8th Graders) coached by Mark Braganca have tryouts on 9/21 and 9/22 from 8 - 9:30 pm at Ellicott Mills. The HCYP Eagles JV Boys Basketball Team (6th and 7th Graders) coached by Jeff Merkey have tryouts on 9/22 and 10/6from 6 – 9:00 pm at Burleigh Manor.
HCPSS 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. Aftercare Options:
- The Okinawan Karate Dojo's After School Program with Transportation - Limited spaces remaining! Click Here for Flier.
- The Y in Ellicott City, Dancel Center. Click Here for more information.
Connect with Us:
Address 4445 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Phone 410-313-2839
Website emms.hcpss.org
Twitter @hcpss_emms
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Weekly Eagle Newsletter sent by EMMS on Saturday, September 11, 2021.