A huge thank you to our 6th grade students who have just completed a service project initiated by their English teachers, Mrs. Terri Clay and Mrs. Jill Smith.All 238 students participated bydonating various personal items, (i.e., toiletries, gift cards, dvd’s) and included personal letters written by the students. These items were packaged and shipped to our military serving in Iraq. In all, 25 boxes were sent.
The student council and Mr. Anthony Morey orchestrated a food drive for all of the homerooms at the middle school, with the Kid’s Food Basket and God’s Kitchen being the recipients.I am happy to inform you that 2,552 food items have been collected for Kid’s Food Basket and 2,461 for God’s Kitchen.A big thank you to Mr. Morey, the student council officers; Sally Marsh, Jillian Langford, Jack Ruppert, Erik Molenaar, the student council representatives and everyone who provided the many items to make this drive a success.
Thank you to the many students, parents and staff for your generous gifts of monetary donations, gift cards, and food for our families in need.We will provide an update after the holidays.We are so fortunate to have such a giving community.
Congratulations to the music students and staff on all of the wonderful holiday concert performances this week.We are so fortunate to have so many talented students.
May you have a restful, safe, and enjoyable holiday season with family and friends.Classes resume Monday, January 4, 2010!!
FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS PLEASE READ AND ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP PROCEDURES:
1. Have your child “Drop-off ready” for a speedy exit from the vehicle to keep traffic moving smoothly.
2. Please do not drop students off in the street on Lake Drive as it adds to the traffic problem and is very dangerous.
3. Never drop off from the left lane.Students then must cut across the driveway and risk being hit by other cars pulling in.
4. Do not allow student to exit the vehicle into the center lane of traffic.Again, a very dangerous situation, as other cars pull in or try to find a path to exit.
5. Do not park in the driveway during drop off or pick up times. It creates a very dangerous situation and slows the flow of traffic.
6. Remind your children to use the crosswalks and sidewalks.Cutting through the middle of the parking lot is not safe.
7.Please be conscientious of the designated handicap parking areas in our parking lot and driveway.These parking areas are needed for a number of our students.
Safety First!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
All of us at East Grand Rapids Middle School would like to thank you for being a dedicated part of our school community. We value and appreciate the opportunity to work with your wonderful children.
For the past 5 years you have helped us raise money, and donated personal items for “families in need” at the middle school. Last year over $4,720.00 was donated in gift certificates, cash, food, and toiletry items!100% of the money, and donated items, were given directly to our families in need.
Teachers and staff have graciously requested that in lieu of holiday gifts, students donate to families in our EGR Middle School.Many families are struggling because of health issues, job loss, or other situations out of their control.Some of the items families were able to purchase/pay for were new tires, winter clothing, utility bills, holiday present(s) for their children, food, mortgage/rent payments, health care, etc.
We encourage you to consider giving to less fortunate members of the EGRMS community as an alternative to staff gifts.At the Middle School level, we have identified at least ten (10) families in need.In the name of your child’s teachers, please consider donating the items listed below, or make your tax deductible check payable to the “EGRMS PTSA.”
Gift/Script cards to grocery stores
Gift certificates to clothing stores
Kitchen staples-plastic wrap/foil
Detergents/toilet paper/tissues
Non-perishable food items
Toiletries-toothpaste/brushes/soap
If you would like to participate:Please put your child’s name, and teacher (the donation is in lieu of) on the envelope/items.We will notify the teachers in writing of your contribution.Items may be dropped off in the Guidance Office.
Parents are always so very generous with the staff during the holiday season.We would like each of you to know that the “gift” of being able to work with your children is much appreciated.
Questions may be directed to Lisa Healey, Counselor, at 235-4866 or lhealey@egrps.org
Happy Holidays!
Teachers and Staff at East Grand Rapids Middle School
Please click here to view the list of our Honor Roll Students for the first marking period. This reflects the many outstanding academic accomplishments of our students in the classroom.
The student council has created an electronic suggestion box to enhance communication. Feel free to contact them at msstudentcouncil@egrps.org with any suggestions or comments.
With the arrival of winter, and children wearing and sharing their winter gear, it produces a perfect breeding ground for head lice. I ask that you please be vigilant about checking your child’s head. This is not cause for panic. It is cause for action to be taken to prevent head lice.Listed below are some important ways to prevent transmission, and steps to take if head lice is found. Please review these with your child.
The best way to prevent transmission:
Teach children not to share combs, brushes, hair ornaments, hats, caps, scarves, headsets, or any other personal headgear.
Do not try on other people’s hats (even in department stores).
Teach children to hang coats separately - placing hats and scarves inside coat/jacket sleeves.
Clean or disinfect shared headgear (i.e., helmets) with Lysol® or rubbing alcohol before being used by others.
Conduct regular head checks of your child.
If head lice are found on your child:
Check others in the household for signs of head lice or nits. If found, complete remaining steps on all infested individuals.
Remove nits from the head by combing. This is the most important lice control measure. Complete nit removal is time-consuming but is critical for successful treatment.
Use an effective head lice treatment.
Remove all of the lice and nits from the environment by washing or vacuuming. There is no need to spray pesticides at home.
Perform daily head checks and remove nits for 3 weeks until head lice are gone. Continue to check your child weekly to detect re-infestation.
If you have difficulties treating the head lice on your child, please contact the school, local health department, or your child’s physician.
Thank you for your cooperation. Have a safe weekend.
I would like to wish all of our students, staff, and parents a happy and restful Thanksgiving break beginning on Tuesday, November 24th after school.I feel privileged to be the principal of East Grand Middle School.
Thank you for your participation at our parent-teacher conferences.We were fortunate to have 87% of our students represented at these important meetings to assist our students’ progress during their Middle School experience. The communication between our families and the school is imperative for the success of our students.
Due to the holiday break, there will be no newsletter next week.
Parent Teacher Conferences will begin on Monday, November 9th. Please enter through the new lobby to check in.
We look forward to seeing you!
For the safety of all, please remind your children to use the crosswalks and sidewalks when going to and leaving from school. Please remind students not to cut though the middle of the parking lot.
Have a safe, and wonderful weekend!
Peter Stuursma
E.G.R. Middle School Parent Teacher Conferences
Once again, this year’s format will be “arena” style with all teachers assigned to tables in the cafeteria and gym. Parents may report on any of the scheduled dates and meet with teachers as they become available. Conferences must be limited to 5 minutes.
We anticipate that the evening conferences will be the most congested, and request that parents able to attend the morning and/or afternoon session choose to do so, if convenient.
Monday, November 9, 2009 Full day of school (1 day) Conferences 4:00—6:30 PM
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Full day of school (2 day)
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Full day of school (1 day) Conferences 6:00 —8:30 PM
Thursday, November 12, 2009 No school for students Conferences 8:15—11:00 AM Conferences 12:30 —3:00 PM
Friday, November 13, 2009 No school for students and staff
Report cards will be mailed on Thursday, November 5, 2009.
·Today, Friday, October 30th, is the end of the first marking period.Report cards will be mailed home on Thursday, November 5, 2009
·Post cards were mailed home this week with the information regarding Parent/Teacher Conferences (see copy below.)
·Please help with the traffic congestion by not parking in the drop off lane or “travel lane” during the time from 7:30 AM—8:05 AM.
·Please do not block the identified cross walks as this is the safest place for our students to cross the driveway.
·Our student council has started an electronic “Suggestion Box.”Parents and students are welcomed to make suggestions via this email address,(MSstudentcouncil@egrps.org) on how we can make our school better
·Thank you to our student council officers, Sally Marsh, Jillian Langford, Jack Ruppert, and Erik Molenaar for their leadership.
Have a safe, and wonderful weekend!
Peter Stuursma
E.G.R. Middle School Parent Teacher Conferences
Once again, this year’s format will be “arena” style with all teachers assigned to tables in the cafeteria and gym.Parents may report on any of the scheduled dates and meet with teachers as they become available.Conferences must be limited to 5 minutes.
We anticipate that the evening conferences will be the most congested, and request that parents able to attend the morning and/or afternoon session choose to do so, if convenient.
Monday, November 9, 2009Full day of school (1 day)
Conferences 4:00—6:30 PM
Tuesday, November 10, 2009Full day of school (2 day)
Wednesday, November 11, 2009Full day of school (1 day
Conferences 6:00 —8:30 PM
Thursday, November 12, 2009No school for students
Conferences 8:15—11:00 AM
Conferences 12:30 —3:00 PM
Friday, November 13, 2009No school for students and staff
Report cards will be mailed on Thursday, November 5, 2009.
