Sanofi Auvi-Q Version of "EpiPen" Has Been Recalled

Parents of children who carry EpiPens should check their child's device.  Mylan and Adrenaclick brands are OK, but Sanofi must be replaced.
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2015/10/29/sanofi-recalls-all-auvi-q-epinephrine-auto-injectors

A Multipurpose X-ray Diffractometer? Start Planning Some Projects!

WEST HAVEN, CONN. --- The University of New Haven (UNH) has received a grant of nearly $200,000 from the National Science Foundation to purchase a multipurpose X-ray diffractometer (XRD) system.

The instrument, which will be installed on campus next summer, will be used by faculty and students in several academic programs at UNH, including chemistry and engineering programs in the Tagliatela College of Engineering, forensic sciences in the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences and physics and environmental science in the College of Arts and Sciences.

It will also be used for programs offered by the Engineering and Science University Magnet School (ESUMS) and in collaborations UNH has with other colleges and community groups, said Daniel May, provost and senior vice president of academic affairs.

“This equipment will be a tremendous asset in training undergraduates and graduate students interested in crystallography and materials science and will provide them with hands-on, practical experiences that will benefit them in their future studies and their careers.”

Having the XRD system on campus will enable faculty at UNH to build partnerships and strengthen existing collaborations with faculty at nearby institutions, such as the Yale British Art Gallery and the New Haven Mineral Club, May said.

http://www.newhaven.edu/news-events/news-releases/2015-2016/953771/

Obituary & Funeral Announcement for Mrs. Blue-Ellis's Father

Malcolm Henry Blue, Sr. , 73, of North Haven, born August 17, 1942 in New Haven, CT to Henry Blue and the late Joyce Perry Blue, passed away October 24, 2015 in Branford. Malcolm worked as a chef at Yale for 40 years. He was a family man who was a fan of boxing and animals. He enjoyed the music of Miles Davis, Nat King Cole and Cece Winans. He leaves to cherish his memory: beloved wife Ruby Blue of North Haven; son Malcolm (Jennifer) Blue Jr. of Bethany; daughters Mia (Joseph) Blue-Becton of North Haven, Medria (Malcolm) Blue-Ellis of Bethany and Mendi (Marcus) Blue-Paca of New Haven; father Henry Blue of Hamden; 9 grandchildren and a host of family and friends. A Celebration of His Life will take place on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 11:00 am at Church on the Rock, 95 Hamilton Street, New Haven, CT 06511 with visitation on Friday from 10-11 am at the church. Interment will be at Beaverdale Memorial Park in New Haven. To leave a message of comfort for the Blue family, please visit,www.hkhfuneralservices.com.

Medieval and Renaissance Science in the Middle East -- Great Resource

Al Jazeera has a new video series on the history of science and engineering in pre-modern Persia, the Middle East, North Africa and Islamic Spain.

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Technology Troubles at ESUMS

Recent technology problems, such as malfunctioning wifi, are affecting student learning this fall.  ESUMS is a STEM school which needs working technology every day.  Complaints, comments, and concerns can be directed to Kevin Moriarty, Manager of Information Technology for NHPS:  KEVIN.MORIARTY@new-haven.k12.ct.us, (203) 691-2675.

Get Involved!

The NHPS website has a useful page with a menu that includes:

• meeting dates of the full Board of Education (next is Nov. 9 at 5:30 at J Martinez School 100 James St.)
• minutes of past BoE meetings
• written answers to questions asked at previous meetings 
• dates of upcoming committee meetings 
• Finance & Operations, 1st & 3rd Mondays, next is Oct. 19  at 4 pm at 54 Meadow St.
• Governance, 3rd Monday, next is Oct. 19 at 5:30 pm at 54 Meadow St.
• Teaching & Learning, 2nd & 4th Mondays, next is Oct. 26 at 5:30 pm at J Martinez

Saturday is a Science Saturday, Free Public Event

Science Saturday Lecture & Science Demonstrations Series: Wildebeests, Hippos, Alewives, & Isotopes

When: Saturday, October 17, 2015 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Where: Sterling Chemistry Laboratory (SCL), Rm. 110

225 Prospect St., New Haven, CT 06511

Speaker: David Post, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Community Conversation on Education in New Haven -- Today!

Are you concerned about the current state of New Haven's public schools? Do you want to have a say as to the future of our schools? Then join us for a Community Conversation at Fair Haven Library on Thursday, October 15th. This event, hosted by New Haven Educators' Collective, is for students, families, educators, community members, and supporters of New Haven's public schools. Pizza will be served at 5PM and the conversation will begin at 5:30PM. Child care will be provided, upon request, until the event's end at 7PM.

A Message from Mr. Smith for Middle School Mathletes (Grades 6-8)

Here is an announcement for an upcoming math competition, The American Mathematics Competition for students in grade 8 or below (AMC8)

On November 17th ESUMS will be offering the AMC8. Here are the bullet point details:

•  This competitive exam is open only to students in grades up to and including 8^th grade.

•  There is no cost to participate.

•  The exam will likely be given during the school day, or if not it will commence immediately following school.

•  Spots are limited.

Anyone interested in taking the AMC8 exam, please contact Mr. Smith as soon as possible to secure a seat.

Congratulations and Thank You -- The Walkathon Achieved its Goal

The 2015 ESUMS Walkathon raised $10,817.92, funds that will pay for field trips, club activities, field day, dances, part of the college tour, academic expenses, teacher appreciation, and student fun.  This fundraiser allows the PTO to help ESUMS as much and as often as we can.  Thank you to the students, parents, teachers, and community members who participated and donated!   

A Walkathon "Thank You" from Mrs. Pennella

Just wanted to give a shout out to all the parents involved in preparation, donations, (snacks and funds), and volunteering your precious time on walkathon day.
Day was spectacular minus a small hiccup in weather, but we all made it,
We want you to know how awesome and appreciated the families are at ESUMs.
Hope you reached your goal!
Best,
Jeanne Pennella 

(The ESUMS PTO is likewise very grateful to Mrs. Pennella for orchestrating the Walk and making it a fun day for the students.)

Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship, Due Nov. 3

This scholarship (for high school seniors) rewards excellence by supporting high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. Click for details.

Great Opportunity with a Quick Deadline -- Oct. 15

The Junior Academy is a virtual program for exceptional students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Successful applicants gain access to an exciting community of student peers from across the globe, as well as mentoring from leading STEM practitioners. Each year, Junior Academy students compete in global challenges to solve real-world problems with the chance to win cash prizes and an all expenses paid trip to New York City for a two-day summit. The Junior Academy aims to network thousands of the world’s most promising young STEM talent and provide them the support they need to stay engaged and eager to excel. The program is open to students ages 13–19 from around the world.

Application Deadline: October 15th 2015

http://thejunioracademy.org

Walkathon Will Start at 9

Parent Volunteers, in case you missed the email, there is no reason to get to the school before 9 am today.  The first group will leave at 9, giving us plenty of time to set up.  Thank you so much for your help!

The Manage Your Future Program

The Community Action of Greater New Haven, Inc. would like to share the following information:

The MYF program is designed as an empowerment toll to help youth build character through financial literacy, job readiness, and career exploration. They are looking to enroll 42 students from the New Haven district who will meet the following criteria:

Donations of Art Supplies

The middle school art classes are seeking donations of the following items.  If you can spare any of these items, please send them in to Ms. Migliore as soon as possible.  Thank you!

Art soap erasers
Card stock hyper 8 1/2x11
Bright colored card stock
Marbled construction paper
Colored pencils
Elmers glue

Free Car Seats at Eli Whitney Tech, Nov. 4

Buckle Up for Life -- Giving Parents the Tools to Help Kids Ride Safely
Eli Whitney Technical School
100 Fairview Ave. Hamden
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Session 1: 1:15-2:00
Session 2: 2:00-2:45
RSVP to Theresa Miller, 203-397-4031(ext. 3918) Theresa.miller@ct.gov

Reminder: PTO Meeting Today at 5:30 in the Art Room

Come add your voice to the discussion!

Practice PSAT on Oct. 7 and Real PSAT on Oct. 14

On October 7, all 10^th and 11^th grade students will be taking a practice PSAT to prepare them for the real PSAT that will be given on October 14 at ESUMS.  More detailed information regarding the PSAT exam is below but it is very important to note that these scores will be used by the College Before College Program to determine which students qualify to take college courses next year.    

Science Club, Tuesdays

Science Club meetings will be a little different this year.  They will be on Tuesdays in Mr. Rush's room, but you only have to attend one in-person meeting a month.  The other three Tuesday meetings will be conducted via Edmodo (code: i29ka6).   This will resolve some schedule conflicts with other after school clubs.

Peabody Museum: Fiesta Latina Oct. 10

Discussion on Animal Abuse and Human Violence, Oct. 8

The Quinnipiac University School of Law’s Animal Law Society and the Connecticut Bar Association’s Animal Law Section will present the panel discussion, “The Violence Gateway: From Animal Abuse to Domestic Abuse and Beyond,”