Seniors & Parents: It's Almost FAFSA Time -- Register for ID Numbers Soon!

2016 Common FAFSA Mistakes

ESUMS Alumna Odia Kane

at the 3:40 mark:  UCONN president Q&A

A Message from the Yearbook Staff

 ESUMS 2016-17 Y E A R B O O K

Pre-Order NW & get more 4 LESS!

By ordering your yearbook early, you’ll receive the discounted price of $35.00 and for only $5.00 more, add personalization and choose 4 free icons too!  This offer is for a limited time.

*Seniors: Family or friends who purchase a Recognition Ad in your honor guarantees free personalization on your yearbook and up to 4 free icons.  Ad must be purchased on or before October 14, 2016 for you to be eligible for this special offer. 

Ordering an ad is easy. Visit Ms. Davis’ Yearbook page on our ESUMS website at: http://esumsnh.net/ for information. Senior’s yearbook cost is included in your dues.  Personalization is not.

Turn in: ad content and payments, yearbook order form, have "personalization" field completed, and icon choices circled to Ms. Davis Rm 311 on or before 10/14/16.

Grades 6 -11: students purchasing a yearbook can either click on link : http://www.jostens.com/ to buy yearbook, add personalization and icons or fill out the form provided and return to ESUMS. If you choose personalization, include name on form in the space provided, circle icon choices (up to 4) on back of form, and return with check or cash payment to Ms. Davis Rm 311 by October 5, 2016.

Important News for NHPS Families -- Superintendent Resigns, Replacement Sought

articles:
Garth Harries Resigns
Mayor Harp Appoints Search Committee
Board of Education Controversy

ESUMS Parents, Have Your Say!

The New Haven Public School System is >ahem< "refining and deepening" its Strategic Operating Plan, and they want to hear from you.

They will be holding focus groups this fall to collect community opinions on how to improve the schools.

If you would like to participate, send an email to Michele.Bonanno@nhboe.net or call her at 475-220-1392.

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Asthma Study -- For Younger Siblings 5 - 11 Years Old

There is an interesting study going on at Yale School of Public Health, testing how cleaning the air might help children's asthma.  Participants get $200 and use of a free air cleaner, but it's only for younger children.

It's Time for the Walkathon!

ESUMS 4th Annual All School Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser, Thursday, October 6 (Rain Date: Friday, October 7). All funds raised go to support school needs and activities. Unlike other fundraisers that require you buy products, our fundraiser provides a healthy walk and a morning of fun activities for all of our students.  100% of the funds raised go directly to the school.

Here is the link to donate on the school's website.

Thank you in advance for supporting your child's school through your fundraising efforts!

Mentorship Program at Yale for Latino/Latina students

Conexiones is a program that aims to pair a Latinx New Haven High School student with a Latinx Yale student. The mentor-mentee partners will meet twice a month on Saturday's from 10 am to 1 pm for various activities, such as campus tours and community service projects. In addition, the mentees will attend a group session twice a month, in which they will set goals for themselves, learn about their place within the New Haven community and the larger national community, learn how to apply to colleges, and learn about what it means to be a Latinx in a changing world. Conexiones will be a program that requires a significant time commitment from its mentees. Mentees must be willing to attend weekly sessions either with their mentors or with the group. Our hope is that both the mentors and mentees will finish the program feeling as if it has enriched their lives and helped them learn more about their place within the community.
This application will close October 3rd and you will be informed about your status by October 7th.
The first session for the program is Saturday, October 15th.
If you have any questions or would like to know more information about the program, please send an email to mechadeyale@gmail.com. Click for Application.

Free Yale Science Program on Saturday for Middle School Girls

Registration is now open for the 1st session of Girls’ Science Investigations (GSI) on "The World of Light" held on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th (lunch and snacks provided)!

Did you know that there is a connection between a rainbow and your reflection in a mirror? You can produce your own 3D images and write secret messages that can only be read using certain colored filters. Learn about light and color through your own hands-on investigations. See how light can be used to make electric currents flow. Play with optical illusions and make your own puzzling pictures. There is lots of fun to be had with the light!

More info on registration and this Saturday's program can be found at this link: http://gsi.yale.edu/

September 2016 Principal's Report

Please take time to read through this impressive "Going for the Gold" Report!

John Urschel's Wednesday Morning Math Challenge

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/wednesday-morning-math-challenge-week-1/

Yale Pathways to Science

Make sure you click on Pathways' link to view all their great upcoming events. Most are open to the public.  The next few are:

Cushing Center Tours Come join this awesome tour! 09/22/2016 - 2:00pm

Girls' Science Investigations: The World of Light Middle school girls are invited to the Physics Department. 09/24/2016 - 9:00am to 2:00pm

Science on SaturdaysWhen the earth twitches buildings fall, volcanoes erupt, and killer waves reshape the ocean shore. Join us this Saturday to learn from Professor Maureen Long
about how earth scientists use the theory of plate tectonics.
09/24/2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Pathways to Science: Design Thinking Workshop 10/01/2016 - 9:00am - 1:00pm

More on PLTW Course Weight Issue

Article on Oswego student activism, bringing PLTW courses to the same grade weight as AP.

Information on After School Clubs

On esumsnh.net, navigate to Students, and then Clubs & Activities.  Most club info has not yet been updated for 2016-17, but the meeting times should be quite similar.

Agenda and Minutes from Sept. 9 PTO Meeting

Meeting Minutes
Agenda
Draft Budget

Please take a moment to review these documents and discuss in the comments below. (Clicking on "No Comments" allows you to leave one!)

Some Work on the PLTW Course Weight Issue -- What Do Other Schools Do?

Southington High School (Southington, CT) -- PLTW weighted same as AP, designation "H"

Drama Program, grades 6 - 8

Yale Children's Theater applications are due tomorrow, Sept. 14th.

A Message from Guidance: Two Scholarship Lists

One specifically for African-American students and the other for all seniors.  Check them out soon, as many due dates are approaching!

Don't Forget -- PTO Meeting on Tuesday at 5:30

Message from Guidance: Scholarship Deadline Oct. 6

AES Scholarship Deadline Is Approaching

 

The deadline for the 11th annual AES Scholarship is October 6, 2016. 

 

Visit our website at http://aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm and please encourage your students to apply.  We wish them all good luck!

The winner(s) will be announced within 2 weeks of the deadline.

Each winner will be personally notified by email.

Michelle Ryan-Muniz
Guidance Counselor
ESUMS

Oct. 31 Scholarship Due Date: A Message From Guidance

Once again the Horatio Alger Scholarship is open for applications.  The scholarship rewards students who possess the character to succeed in life . It helps seniors overcome the financial barriers of pursuing higher education. To qualify the senior should have at least a 2.0 GPA and require financial assistance (less than $55,000 adjusted gross income) to go to college. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 31st, 2016.

Short Notice: Event Today at Career

A message from the Superintendent:
Dear Parents,

As we all know, starting strong this school year is incredibly important. That’s why we’re inviting students, staff, and community members out for the Stronger Together Symposium this today , September 1, at Career High School at 6:00pm.

The symposium will give students an outlet to discuss their social justice concerns, parents and opportunity to learn about our security policies and procedures, and teachers the space to delve into cultural competency and invest in their own health and well-being. The goal of the symposium is to give an opportunity for our community to share perspective and enter the school year with a commitment to cultural inclusion, and well-being and resilience.

This is a joint project with ConnCAT, Junta for Progressive Action, Citywide Youth Coalition, Integrated Wellness, Clifford Beers and our own Security Team. Each workshop is specifically designed to engage and inform our entire district community.

Looking forward to seeing many members of our district community in attendance – Students, Teachers, parents, and you this evening 

Please share this information with your networks and encourage your students to attend.

Flyer attached.
Best,
Superintendent Harries,