Exhibition at Arte Inc. will feature some artwork by ESUMS students.
Thursday, April 30, 2015
High School Test Scores
ESUMS SAT scores were the highest in the district last year. Average scores at ESUMS were:
458 Reading / 479 Math / 452 Writing.
The district average was 378 Reading / 376 Math / 390 Writing. ESUMS average PSAT scores for juniors were also the highest in the district:
46.4 Reading / 49 Math / 44.5 Writing.
8th and 9th graders were tested via the new Readistep test. ESUMS average scores were:
with 51% deemed "on track to be college and career ready" (national average is 27%).
458 Reading / 479 Math / 452 Writing.
The district average was 378 Reading / 376 Math / 390 Writing. ESUMS average PSAT scores for juniors were also the highest in the district:
46.4 Reading / 49 Math / 44.5 Writing.
8th and 9th graders were tested via the new Readistep test. ESUMS average scores were:
with 51% deemed "on track to be college and career ready" (national average is 27%).
More Math Victories!
The ESUMS middle school math team placed first in the
New Haven MathCounts competition. Fourteen students competed, and 8
won individual medals (placed in the top 16).
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Come Speak to the New Haven Independent at 1:30 Today (NHPS Budget)
A reporter from the New Haven Independent will be at ESUMS today to speak with parents about the newly approved NHPS budget.
Monday, April 27, 2015
BUDGET TODAY !!!
Today there is a NHPS Board of Education vote on the 2016 Budget proposal (5:30 pm, at Career HS); Wednesday they present the budget to the Finance Committee of the Board of Alders.
Here is a link to view the 2016 budget and summary.
ESUMS is around page 57. After the district equity report (which described ESUMS as one of the lowest-funded high schools in the city), the per-pupil amount is actually reduced from this year to next, and is about $1000 per pupil less than Career, $2000 less than Co-op, $4000 less than Hyde and $7000 less than Sound !!!
New Haven residents, it would be great if you can arrange your schedule to show up at that meeting tonight. Otherwise, all parents can contact members of the Board of Ed at the email addresses listed at: http://www.nhps.net/boe.
Here is a link to view the 2016 budget and summary.
ESUMS is around page 57. After the district equity report (which described ESUMS as one of the lowest-funded high schools in the city), the per-pupil amount is actually reduced from this year to next, and is about $1000 per pupil less than Career, $2000 less than Co-op, $4000 less than Hyde and $7000 less than Sound !!!
New Haven residents, it would be great if you can arrange your schedule to show up at that meeting tonight. Otherwise, all parents can contact members of the Board of Ed at the email addresses listed at: http://www.nhps.net/boe.
Sunday, April 26, 2015
A Message From the Hospitality Committee
Hi Everybody!
The sun is shining, and we hope that you all are having a great day so far! On Friday, May 1st, there will be a middle school dance, and we were asked to provide snacks and refreshments for the kids that will be attending. Please use this link to see what has been requested, and to let us know what you can bring in.
For the dance, please bring or send in your donation the day of the dance (5/1), and leave it in the office with Ms. Flowers. Or if your child is attending the dance, you can bring it in when you drop them off. If possible, please tape a note on whatever you bring in, reading "For School Dance". Please remember, we have a nut free school, so make sure that any and all snacks are nut free.
The week of 5/4 is Teacher Appreciation Week. We wanted to show the teachers our appreciation by supplying yummy treats over the course of the week. While the PTO will be providing lunch for the teachers on Thursday (5/7), we are hoping that you can all help us with the desserts.
The week of 5/4 is Teacher Appreciation Week. We wanted to show the teachers our appreciation by supplying yummy treats over the course of the week. While the PTO will be providing lunch for the teachers on Thursday (5/7), we are hoping that you can all help us with the desserts.
Please use this link, and let us know what you are able to bring in, and what day you can bring it in for. For teacher appreciation snacks, please drop them off in the teachers lounge.
Finally May 1 is also the first day of standardized testing. We have been asked to send in packaged snacks and gum to make the testing more pleasant for the kids and to help them concentrate. The entire middle school and part of the high school will participate — that is a lot of gum!! Please send in as much as you can to the office on Thursday (4/30) and label it “For Testing.”
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to e-mail Sharon OR Jill.
Thank you,
Sharon Feuerstein & Jill Kelly
Thank you,
Sharon Feuerstein & Jill Kelly
co-chairs of the Hospitality Committee
ESUMS PTO
Final Exam Schedule
Final exam schedule is as follows: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday June 8, 9 & 10. They will be full school days. ESUMS will dismiss Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 11 - 17 @ 11:30 a.m. June 18 & 19 will be full days and the final school day is June 22, Monday with an 11:30 a.m. dismissal.
Friday, April 24, 2015
Student Representative to be Elected to Board of Education
A message from New Haven Public Schools:
At this time, we are asking for each high school to identify a Student Election Representative. This individual can be any staff member in your school, regardless of their affiliation with student council, and will be my primary contact and an in-house resource for information regarding the elections. Please send me the name of your school’s Student Election Representative as soon as possible, so I can schedule a preliminary meeting with them to answer frequently asked questions.
I look forward to working with all of you, as we celebrate the power of student voice and student engagement in School Change. As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I have included some highlights from the attached documents below.
At this time, we are asking for each high school to identify a Student Election Representative. This individual can be any staff member in your school, regardless of their affiliation with student council, and will be my primary contact and an in-house resource for information regarding the elections. Please send me the name of your school’s Student Election Representative as soon as possible, so I can schedule a preliminary meeting with them to answer frequently asked questions.
I look forward to working with all of you, as we celebrate the power of student voice and student engagement in School Change. As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I have included some highlights from the attached documents below.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
More Math Victories!
Two ESUMS high school math teams placed 1st and 2nd in the New Haven High School Math Competition at SCSU. Luke and Anisa were the top-ranked juniors. 8th graders Hizami and Prastik were the top-ranked "freshmen." Congratulations to the teams and to Mr. Smith!
College Tour Details, a Message from Mrs. Goodridge
Hello ESUMS Parents,
I hope you're enjoying a wonderful spring vacation, we are gearing up for a wonderful and educational college tour. Below you will find the dates for the mandatory parent session and the college trip itinerary. Please know during the parent session you will receive emergency forms, code of conduct, hotel information, college selection sheet, we will split the college tour in both RI and Boston - you will select the colleges best for your student.
I hope you're enjoying a wonderful spring vacation, we are gearing up for a wonderful and educational college tour. Below you will find the dates for the mandatory parent session and the college trip itinerary. Please know during the parent session you will receive emergency forms, code of conduct, hotel information, college selection sheet, we will split the college tour in both RI and Boston - you will select the colleges best for your student.
Monday, April 20, 2015
Friday, April 17, 2015
Reminders for After Break
When school resumes next week, it might be easy to forget:
(1) The Arabic Carnival on Tuesday the 21st. Parent volunteers should go to Career High School after 10 am.
(2) Snacks for standardized testing begins Friday, May 1.
(3) Refreshments for Middle School Dance, also May 1. Please label your donations clearly, so they won't get mixed up with the testing snacks! Sign up at this link.
(1) The Arabic Carnival on Tuesday the 21st. Parent volunteers should go to Career High School after 10 am.
(2) Snacks for standardized testing begins Friday, May 1.
(3) Refreshments for Middle School Dance, also May 1. Please label your donations clearly, so they won't get mixed up with the testing snacks! Sign up at this link.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Coffee And . . . This Friday!
Friday, April 10, at 8am in the conference room behind the office.
Coffee, a light breakfast, and conversation. See you there!
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Courant Math "Splash" Event April 18
Courant Splash, or cSplash, is an annual one-day lecture series taught by enthusiastic students, faculty, and others associated with the Courant Institute of New York University. Since 2006, cSplash has been providing a meeting ground for mathematically inclined students in the New York metropolitan area, exposing them to the beauty, utility, and ubiquity of mathematical ideas. http://www.csplash.org/view-talks?field_hour_value=2 (use the period menu to see all of the talks)
PTO Meeting Thursday, 4:30
We will meet at the beginning of Mini-Expo, a competitive display of the high school's science and tech classes. Don't miss it!
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