Tomorrow: Science Saturday at Yale

SCIENCE ON SATURDAY:

“Making Valuable Materials from the Greenhouse Gas Carbon Dioxide”

Saturday, February 1^st       10am - Demonstrations; 11am - Lecture

Sterling Chemistry Lab, 225 Prospect St.

FREE and open to the public.

Summer Opportunity -- Computer Camps at Yale

http://www.idtech.com/locations/connecticut-summer-camps/new-haven/id-tech-yale/

1-2 weeks, $1000-4000

Extra! Extra! A New Blue News!

Please check the Blue News Jan. 27 for dates of important events and several upcoming dress-down days.

Half Day Today, Report Cards Wednesday

This is a reminder that there's an early dismissal on Monday, January 27. School will end at 11:25 today.

Report card conferences will be held on Wednesday, January 29. Between 4:30pm and 6:30pm report cards can be picked up in the cafeteria. Teachers will be available for brief meetings. Conferences will conclude promptly at 6:30.

The meeting with the West Haven Planning & Zoning Board, originally scheduled for Tuesday, has been postponed.  

Lecture on Computer Chips at Yale Saturday (Tomorrow!)

CRISP: What Makes Your iPhone Tick? From Transistors to Microchips

Free and open to the public.  10 a.m.  Davies Auditorium.

Two Terrific Opportunities

A. Free Computers To New Haven Families:

Each Child Learns (a 401-C3 non-profit)  is providing a 4 week free training to parents to close the technology gap for students. Those who complete the workshop will receive a FREE computer set up, essential software, and free one year internet subscription. www.EachChildLearns.org.

B. Bank of America Scholarship:

Bank of America's Student Leaders Program is open for high school juniors/seniors from greater New Haven area. Selected candidates will receive a paid 8week summer internship with a local non-profit bank and attend its leadership summit in Washington, DC. Deadline: Jan 31st. Contact:Constantine.g.andrews@bankofamerica.com or 860-952-6505

Cancelled: Superintendent Harries at ESUMS, Jan. 22

New Haven Superintendent of Schools, Garth Harries, will be the guest speaker at the next Town Hall & PTO Meeting on Wednesday, January 22, at 6 pm.  Bring your questions, comments, and concerns.

A workshop in Non-Violent Communication is also scheduled for that evening.

Correction: in an earlier version of this post, a busy, tired, distracted blogger mis-printed the date as Feb. 22.

Yale Summer Program -- U.S. Grant

Science Programs: K-12 Students

Yale University has a special commitment to education and New Haven area youth. The University makes its world-class laboratories, courses and talented faculty, students and staff available to encourage young scientists and engineers. Many of our programs are exploratory and inquiry-based, making them particularly engaging for students. We welcome new participants in our educational programs and encourage you to look at our featured events page for upcoming activities. Gaining research experience in a Yale University laboratory, examining specimens at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History and watching a planetarium demonstration are just some of the science experiences your students can have through our programs.

Web address:  http://onhsa.yale.edu/science-programs-k-12-students

Our Ms. Streets Speaking on the Common Core

This is an informative New Haven Register video on teaching and testing the Common Core in New Haven.

Let's start a discussion about the Common Core.  Please leave a comment with your impressions and opinions, and be sure to bring all of your questions to the PTO meeting with Superintendent Harries on the 22nd.

High School Exam Schedule, Middle School Enrichment

HIGH SCHOOL

Jan 14		Jan 15		Jan 16	Jan 17
7:36-8:47	Per 9-10	7:36-8:47	Per 15-16	Repeat 1/14	Repeat 1/15
8:49-10:02	Per 11-12	8:49-10:02	Per 17-18
10:04-10:54	Per 13-14	10:04-10:54	Per 23-24
10:54-11:19	LUNCH	10:54-11:19	LUNCH

		PERIOD CLASS TESTED
		J	Jan 15	Jan 16	Jan 17
7:38-9:28	EXAM 1	1 History	2 IED	6 Tech	4 Pre-calc
9:33-11:23	EXAM 2	3 Biology	7 English	8 Arabic	5 Art
11:25	Dismissal

For Middle School Schedule --

Winter Gloves & Socks

There is a box in the front hall of the school to collect donations of warm gloves, mittens and socks for students.  Please consider bringing some in next week; it is no fun to wait for a bus with cold hands or feet.

CPLT Meeting Summary

Summary of CPLT meeting, Jan. 9, 2014

(1)  An organization called Raise the Bar will hold a Parent Advocacy Conference in Atlanta, Jan. 24-26.  If you are interested in attending, please contact Danny Diaz (Daniel.Diaz@new-haven.k12.ct.us). The entire cost of the trip will be covered by Raise the Bar.

(2)  A parent reported that their school had won a $700 Target Field Trip Grant.  (This seems like a good idea for ESUMS).

It's Blue & It's New!

Blue News Jan. 9, 2014

Urgent Call for Parent Volunteers -- Saturday!

Mr. Tynes writes:

The ESUMS Debate Team is in desperate need of judges for this weekend’s meet. It will be held at Fairfield Warde High School in Fairfield. Judging will be from 9am to approximately 3pm.  

Please contact the school if you can spare some time to act as a debate judge.  You can offer a few hours or stay the whole day, but training is given at 9 am.

High School Summer Program

Yale's "Global Scholars" summer program (only open to sophomores and juniors; $5000 but financial aid is available).

http://globalscholars.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/YYGS_Prospectus_2014.pdf

High School Summer Program

From the guidance department.  Parents should be aware that the program cost is $4500-$6000, and that no financial aid is offered.

Dear Counselor: Last year, Northeastern University experienced great success with its Summer Programs for High School Students. This year, we are confident that the program will be our best yet. As we look forward to Summer Programs 2014, we encourage you to tell your talented students and their parents about this opportunity.

Good NHI Article on ESUMS 10th Grade English Class

Holocaust Survivor Speaks to 10th Grade

CPLT Thursday, Jan. 9

The next Citywide Parent Leadership Team meeting will be Thursday, at 5:30, at Cross High School (in the lobby).  ESUMS should really be sending more parents to this monthly meeting.  It is the best forum to discuss and work on transportation problems, the lack of school nurses, questions about Common Core curriculum and testing, and many other system-wide parent concerns.  Plus dinner and child care are provided.  Join us this Thursday!

For Prospective Students: Magnet Application Schedule

This is a reminder that the deadline for applying to Magnet Schools has been changed.

This year, the district will hold one lottery and application process for magnet schools and kindergarten seats in neighborhood schools. 

The new dates are as follows:

Feb. 3 – Online applications open
Feb. 5 – Citywide Magnet Fair at the Floyd Little Athletic Center (6-8 p.m.)
Feb. 8 – Inter-district Magnet Fair at Hill Regional Career High School (12-2 p.m.)
March 14 – Application deadline
April 9 – School Lottery

ESUMS students interested in representing the school at one of the magnet fairs should speak with Ms. Jenkins.    

It's Robotics Season!

ESUMS's robotics team, the Robo Dominators, made a strong start this weekend, placing third in a First Tech Challenge scrimmage.
Congratulations!







The team is currently fundraising for expensive robot parts and competition entry fees.  If you can donate -- or if your employer or company can make a larger donation to the team -- please contact Mr. O, Mr. Mac, or the school office.