A Message from Kristal Rivera at Girl Scouts of CT

I would like the parents to know that Girl Scouts would like to start a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) troop at ESUMS. In order to start the troop we need two adult volunteers over the age of 18 to be troop leaders. The good thing about being a troop leader is that the volunteer would be making the schedule. They can meet with the girls once a month for an hour or more then that if they would like. The leaders can also hold the meetings in another community location such as a local library or organization. If they have any questions they can contact me directly via phone or email. My phone number is 203-239-2922 and my email address is krivera@gsofct.org.

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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.

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.

Drama Program, grades 6 - 8

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

ESUMS School Play Review from Malay USA

Truly amazing performances by members of ESUMS Drama Club. It was held at the University of New Haven Bucknall Theatre on June 2nd and June 3rd.

A few words or a simple sentence will not be sufficient to describe the incredibly mesmering performance by these young students. You really need to be there!

And you were there, you would've been so captivated by the show, that you didn't even realized that it was two hour long by the time it ended. It was so funny you would've laughed so hard, we all did! We are still talking about it even two days after the show.

ESUMS News at Malay USA

We'd like to direct your attention to a facebook page that does a great job of covering news about ESUMS: Malay USA.  The following is a sample article about our math team competitors.  We wish Hizami and Prastik all the best in this tough competition!

New Haven, Friday June 3, 2016: Hizami Anuar, Prastik Mohanraj and David Metrick are among the 45 Connecticut high school students who will be representing the Connecticut Association of Mathematics League (CSAML) at the 41st annual American Regions Mathematics League (ARML 2016), also known as "World Series of Mathematics Competitions" at Penn State University.

Great Opportunity: NY Academy of Sciences Junior Academy

Please click this link to the Junior Academy website.

"Each year, we invite students ages 13–19 to join The Junior Academy. Successful applicants gain lifelong access to exclusive educational opportunities and a remarkable global STEM network."

"Students develop advanced research, innovation, and collaboration skills with best-in-class learning resources and leverage these skills to compete in challenges sponsored by industry-leading companies."

"Enrollment is now open. Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until open spots have been filled. Application deadline is June 16, 2016. The next set of bootcamps and challenges will launch September 2016."

Middle School Dance: Friday May 6

The Middle School Dance is ON!  Students can buy tickets from Ms. Nap.  Parents, please sign up to let us know what kind of snacks you can bring.  If you'd like to chaperone, set up, or clean up, just show up -- we will be very grateful for your efforts!

Sign Up Sheet.

Free -- Girls For Technology Saturday Math/Science Academy, 4 Saturdays in Hartford

Sign up here.  April 2 & 23, May 7, June 14

Girls For Technology's Saturday Math & Science Academy is an enrichment program that educates and motivates youth via pre-highschool/college out of school, hands on math and science experiential learning activites.  Girls ages 10-14 yrs old will participate in workshops that include STEM activities that inspire and encourage young girls' interest in STEM disciplines.
Join us at Capital Community College 2nd Floor. Lunch will be provided. Chance to win Prizes!

Spring Break Skating Party

Become a Frog Watch Citizen Scientist!

Wednesday Feb. 24, 7 - 9 pm.  Yale Environmental Science Center (behind the Peabody), Room 110

Details here.

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.

Pier Language Program at Yale

Learn a new language after school at Yale.  Class tuition is subsidized for New Haven residents.  

Join KidsBuild This Fall!

KidsBuild is a club that puts ESUMS students in touch with the development of their new building. Students already involved with the program have seen many phases of the design process, from paper sketches to blueprints to political obstacles to, finally, a school well into the building phase. With graduating seniors there are some spots available for participation in the KidsBuild program.

  If one of your children has their eyes set on Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Construction, please contact Mr. Smith (hunter.smith@nhboe.net) to express interest in participating. At minimum there will be a Fall and Spring site visit occurring after school. During these outings we meet with the program sponsors Svigals + Partners Architects and Fusco Construction Management to discuss advances on the site since our prior visit as well as future work that will be seen soon.

  The Fall trip will likely be on either October 20^th or 27^th (both Tuesdays), however this needs to be confirmed with the program partners. Spots are very limited, so please send an email quickly!

    ESUMS teacher contact: Hunter smith                 hunter.smith@nhboe.net

Coding Club -- First Meeting 9/21

The Coding Club will meet on Monday after school, 2:10-3:10, in Mr. Pinsker's room.

No computer programming background is required.  New students will learn the basics of the python programming language.  Returning students will review, act as teaching assistants, and advance using online tutorials.  A laptop is not essential, but students have sometimes found it convenient to keep their work all in one place and work on their programs at home.

The club has been designed for middle schoolers, but high school students who might want some extra help or practice for their computer science class are also welcome to attend regularly or just drop in as needed.

High School Math Team, A Message From Mr. Smith

Good evening Math Team and interested students/parents,

  The first competition is coming very soon on Thursday, September 17^th! This date marks the first Varsity level competition for the Greater New Haven Mathematics League (GNHML). This year, the organizers of the GNHML have combined JV and Varsity events together. While very talented middle school students may participate with the Varsity squad, because of the limited amount of spots, you will have to outperform your High School counterparts. All students are free to come practices (Thursdays from 2:15 – 3:30) and attend events, although they may not be competing officially.

The dates for these competitions are:

Dates for Yale Splash and Sprout

Yale Splash -- a one-day event of interesting classes -- will be held on November 14.  Sprout is 3 Saturdays, October 3, 10, and 17.  Cost is low, and financial aid is available.
Program details: https://yale.learningu.org/learn/splash.html

A Message from the National Society of Black Engineers

Please share with any parents or students that are interested: The New Haven NSBE Jr. Chapter Program will resume on Monday, September 28, 2015 and run through Thursday, May 2, 2016. Meetings take place every Monday evening. This program is open to any 9th-12th grade student regardless of race or gender who is interested in being a member of The National Society of Black Engineers Pre-College Initiative (PCI) program which is designed to stimulate the interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. The goal is to encourage students to attend college and pursue technical degrees. This year's programming will include opportunities for tutoring in math and science, participate and compete in several STEM competitions and attend NSBE's 42nd annual convention in Boston, MA. Company tours and a cultural field experience. Learn and develop leadership skills and participate in fun social activities. For additional information please call 475.422.9515 or email us at access4kidz@gmail.com. To learn more about NSBE, please visit www.nsbe.org.  Space is limited.

A Message from ESUMS Engineering After-School Enrichment

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Congratulations to ESUMS Winners of New Haven Science Fair!