Girls Day Out! November 9th at UNH -- a Message from Ms. Coleman

Hello, my name is Alice S. Coleman and I am the new Magnet Resource Teacher here at ESUMS.  Please see the attached announcement regarding a "Girls Day Out" field trip to UNH for our high school girls on November 9th to view the Nora Poggi movie "She Started It".  Please note that we are in need of chaperones for that day, as well as signed permission forms from the students.

Thank you for your help in this!

Alice S. Coleman, MBA
Magnet Resource Teacher
Engineering Science University Magnet School (ESUMS)

Permission Form.

Middle School Fall Dance!

A Message from our Boxtops Chair

Please check for Box Tops for Education Labels and Bonus Certificates and send them in with your student. There is a collection box located in the Main Office. Remember, each label earns 10 cents for ESUMS - 10 Labels equals $1.00. Please see the attached list for the products that offer these valuable labels.

If every student  in the school is able to submit 10 labels, we would be able to earn over $600 for supplies at ESUMS.

In addition, if you sign up on their website, www.boxtops4education.com, you will have the opportunity to sign up for contests, and other opportunities to earn more labels for ESUMS.

Thank you!

National Geographic Documentary on Climate Change

http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/before-the-flood/

Should be on both TV and web on Sunday at 9 pm.

It's Time for the Blue News!

Blue News October 20th

DATE CORRECTION!
Grades 9-11 will have their pictures taken on Thursday, October 27.
Students may dress up for their pictures.  Please do not allow them dress down.

Some Thank-You Notes For Our Walkathon Volunteers

Dear Volunteer Parents!

Thank you very much for coming out to Rochford Field last week.  Walkathon 2016 was a success and we could have not done it without your help.  Thank you very much for the generosity of your time.    For parents who lent us your folding tables and coolers, we greatly appreciate it.    See you at ESUMS hallways!  

Sincerely,

Cristina Faustino

Cathy Berni

Walkathon 2016 co-chair

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I wanted to extend my thanks again for the devotion you provide to our students,staff, and school community. The walkathon was a success in many ways thanks to your efforts. Please extend my thanks to our parent volunteers who worked with us in making the day a spectacular one!

Best,
Jeanne Pennella

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Thanks for your endless commitment. That's great news. 
Have a great weekend, and thanks again to all for helping make the Walkathon great!

Ms. Blue-Ellis

Invitation to Family & Community Evening At Quinnipiac School of Education -- Tomorrrow

Hope you will join us tomorrow evening at 6:00 p.m. at the Quinnipiac School of Education in North Haven for a presentation by Richard Moore from Ireland. This event will be the first of our six part education series hosted by the SOE. Open to all educators, parents, facilitators, and interested community members!

ESUMS at All-American High School Film Festival

Congratulations to the filmmakers!

Saturday is a Science Saturday

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ONHSA for details on all upcoming events.

Walkathon Total (Approximate)

The unconfirmed total raised at this year's Walkathon is 

$12,600

Thank you to all who participated!  That is $12,600 we can spend on activities, clubs, field trips, dances, and other special items not covered by the school's budget.  Great job everyone!!  

PTO Meeting 10/18, followed by Future of NHPS Town Hall

The PTO Meeting for October 18 (at 5 pm in the art room) will be a short but important one.

We will vote on funding requests from teachers.  This is how we decide how to spend the money raised at the Walkathon, and we want you to be involved!  Immediately after the meeting, we will travel to Career High School to participate in a Town Hall meeting about choosing the next superintendent as well as an interim superintendent for this year.  Register here.

If you would like to have a say in these important matters, make sure you are there!

Participate in a Focus Group on the NHPS Strategic Operating Plan

There will be a public focus group for Saturday October 22, 2016 from 9:30-11:30 AM at Metropolitan Business School.  Please sign up through the link below if you are available to participate.  You will receive a confirmation email with more details once you are officially registered.

http://52.6.225.109/survey/participant/

Chess Movie in Local Theaters This Week

Living in the slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda, is a constant struggle for 10-year-old Phiona (Madina Nalwanga) and her family. Her world changes one day when she meets Robert Katende (David Oyelowo) at a missionary program. Katenda coaches soccer and teaches children to play chess. Curious, Phiona approaches and learns the game. She becomes fascinated with it and soon becomes a top player under Katende's guidance. Over several years, her success in competitions and tournaments leads to greater competitions, stress and identity issues. Phiona must learn more than the game as she is exposed to life outside Katwe. Her education, both formally and informally, continues as she dreams of escaping a life of poverty for herself, her mother and her siblings.

ESUMS Parents, We All Should Go to This Event

Oh no, it conflicts with our next PTO meeting!!

Hello,  You are invited to the following event: NEW HAVEN TOWN HALL: FUTURE OF NHPS Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT) Hill Regional Career High School 140 Legion Avenue New Haven, CT 06519 View Map Attend Event Share this event: The goal of this New Haven Town Hall Meeting is to engage the community in the future development of New Haven Public Schools. As the district prepares for Superintendent Garth Harries' exit in November, who will lead our children's education and future in the interim?  What are the legal requirements for the placement of the Interim?  And what are the responsibilities of the Interim Superintendent versus the permanent Superintendent?  To learn the answers to these questions - and many more! - we are bringing the community together.

Tonight: College Application Event for Seniors

College Application Night
UCONN at Gateway Community College
Thursday, October 6, 2016  

New! Yale Pathways for the Humanities -- Upcoming Activities

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ESUMS Tech Students on TV

http://fox61.com/2016/10/04/hamden-film-students-produce-powerful-message-on-bullying/