Chess Club Mondays at New Haven Public Library

Chess Club for Kids

When: Monday, June 30, 2014 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Description: Chess instruction and play for kids ages 6 to 16.
Tutoring is provided by the Yale Chess Club and Library staff. No registration necessary.
Where: Main Library

Meets every Monday.

Free Class -- Home Maintenance 101 -- Tomorrow

Tue Jul 1, 2014 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Home Maintenance 101

Sponsored by: Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven

Your first step in home repairs. Plan your short- and long-term repair, maintenance, and home improvement strategies. This class is suitable for both homeowners and homeowners-to-be. You are welcome to repeat this class as often as you wish - just remember to bring all of your home maintenance questions with you!
To register for this free class, call Norma at (203) 562-0598 ext. 26. Class will be held in our Home Improvement and Energy Conservation Lab (Building #3), located on our campus at 333 Sherman Avenue.
Admission: Free
Home Improvement and Energy Conservation Lab (Building #3)
333 Sherman Avenue
New Haven

High School End-of-Year Activities

Ms. Anna writes:

On Monday - It's a full day.  Students will go to their scheduled classes. 

Tuesday - ESUMS Gives Back. Students were encouraged to do Community Service out of the building. If students come in, they should be doing community service around the school.  They should see their teachers to connect to these.

Wednesday - will be the high school field day and barbeque!  Students should bring or wear sunscreen!

For Community Service Day, here are a few local options to consider.  Some of them require pre-registration.

New Haven Farms

New Haven Land Trust Community Gardens

Volunteer Match (longer-term commitments)

Dwight Hall (a very long list, but some also might be long-term and some are out-of-date)

International Festival of Arts & Ideas (going on this week on the Green)

Lake Compounce Field Trip Will Be Late!

The field trip to Lake Compounce will now be LATER in the day, ending at 7.  For details, please read the 6th Grade Blog.

National Honor Society Induction at ESUMS

Photo by parent Theresa Stark

How to Use This Blog

Welcome new ESUMS families to the PTO blog.  We try to improve communication between the school and families by posting information here about school, city, and PTO activities.
(1)  ⇊ Always scroll down.  ⇊ There is a lot of information that doesn't show up on this first screen.

(2) Check out the Blue News in the upper right-hand corner.  It's almost always up-to-date. ↗↗

(3)  Use the Amazon box in the right-hand margin to connect to Amazon.  The school will get a small percentage of your purchases; it's one of our easiest ongoing fundraisers, and it costs you nothing but a click. ⇉

(4)  Subscribe -- You can have these blog posts come right to your email inbox: just click on feed://ptoesums.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default and enter your information.

(5)  Comment -- We really do love to hear from you.

(6) Volunteer -- This is the time to recruit additional bloggers for the next school year.

Thank you for all of the time, effort, and resources you give to support ESUMS.

Summer Program -- Learning to Learn -- Skills & Strategies For Effective Learning

Notre Dame High School, West Haven

Are you a student who has a desire to be successful in high school? Are you a student who wishes that there was a better and easier way to be more successful? Students who use effective organizational skills and learning strategies are in a position to succeed and become confident, independent learners! One of the most valuable things you can do is help yourself prepare for lifelong learning.

Come to Notre Dame High School for a five day workshop. The course is designed to help each student develop, strengthen, and master effective organizational and study skills. Topics to include: Organization of Student Planner, Binders and Lockers, Time Management, Note-Taking Strategies, Study Skills/Strategies, Test Taking Strategies, How to Prepare for Semester Exams, How to Study for Math, How to Study for Foreign Language Classes. These effective organizational and learning strategies will continue to pay off for a lifetime.

July 7-11 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. OR August 11-15 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Tuition: $250.00 http://www.notredamehs.com/summerenrichmentprogram Students must bring the following supplies: 3- ring binder, (5 )binder divider tabs, pocket folder, highlighter, pencil

Heads Up!

Friday, June 20th, is an early dismissal as well.  

Shoe Drive for Digital Media Program

The ESUMS Digital Media program is conducting a used shoe drive.  Shoes will be sent to an organization that distributes some for re-use and recycles the rest.  Therefore, as the student posters say,

"It doesn't matter the condition just bring in any amount of shoes to help us reach our mission."

Students can get dress-down tickets for their donations.  There is a collection box right outside the main office.  No slippers, no flip-flops, no singles please.

Carpentry, Painting & Taping Class for Women

Free training for women.  Learn carpentry, painting, and taping for free.  Participate in volunteer projects and gain experience and certification.  Applications due in late July.  Must be over 18.

http://www.cwi2.com

Photos from Field Day

Click here for photos from field day.

Photos by ESUMS Parent Cathy Berni

Photos from the Celebration of Learning

Click here to see the whole album.

Photos by ESUMS parent Maureen Lucas

Free Class: Learn How to Make a Rain Garden

Friday, June 13, 9-3, at 333 Sherman Ave. New Haven, Building #3, and lots of other great programs at Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven.

Great Summer Opportunity for High School Students

Yale Summer Sprout Program

Summer Saturdays are always too few, but if your student is inclined to spend them learning a wide variety of interesting topics, consider Yale's Sprout program.

Field Day

Thank you to all the many, many parent volunteers and teachers who made field day so successful.  PTO fundraising provided lunches from Subway.  Parents donated an amazing quantity of snacks, drinks and paper goods -- almost all of which were consumed by the hungry athletes.  Parents also set up, handed out lunches and snacks, and cleaned up.  And, of course, Mrs. Pennella and our Field Day Chairs, Bob Ennis and Stephen MacCarty, planned the whole thing.  Thanks to all!

You Never Know What You're Going to See

ESUMS High School Robotics students taking their drone out for a spin.

Celebration of Learning Details

PTO & Town Hall Meeting will precede the main event at 3 pm in the cafeteria.

ESUMS Film Festival

The students running the Film Festival have now put more detailed information into a website: http://esumsstudentfilmfestival.com.  Not only will it be a great event showing all of the digital media students' hard work, the website is pretty impressive, too!

Field Day Rescheduled to Friday Due to Weather

Due to a very iffy weather forecast for overnight tonight and tomorrow morning, Field Day has been rescheduled for Friday, June 6...same location and same time.  We'll still need the same donated items (gallons of water, cups, jugs, ice, coolers, healthy snacks) and the same number of volunteers...that hasn't changed.  Unfortunately, I am unavailable Friday.  So please respond to Jeanne Pennella and Cathy Berni regarding your availability to help out on Friday.  Thanks, Bob Ennis (field day chair)

Bumper Stickers are Here!

Show your school spirit!

Stickers are 4"x5" (10.16 x 12.7 cm^2) with a black background.  

$3 each, available from the PTO at the Celebration of Learning on June 9.

ESUMS Film Festival -- An Invitation from the Students

"Come join us at all ESUMS Film Festival and have fun! It will be on June 24 and tickets are being sold for 5$! Anyone is welcome. Please tell your friends and family. We promise an AWESOME night of amazing sound effects and super dramatic motion pictures. If ticket needed contact Nima Mansouri at nimamnsr@gmail.com or inbox any of our outstanding students on Facebook, and we will give you all the info needed. Hope to see you all!" 

Summer Meals Awareness

ALL children and teens in Connecticut are welcome to free summer meals (breakfast and lunch).   If you have time and interest on Saturday, June 14, please come out to the Summer Meal Blitz, spreading awareness of this great program.

Details about the event: http://www.nhps.net/node/3332
Details about the Summer Meals Program: http://www.ctsummerfood.org/

Oratory Finalists

Congratulations to 8th Graders Morgan Cobbs and Pranav Kandarpa for their excellent (finalist) performances in OneWorld’s Middle School Oratory Competition Final.

Blue News, May 20

The latest Blue News.

Orientation for New Students on Thursday

Welcome, new families, to the ESUMS PTO Announcements Blog!  

From the letter you should have received:

"We are holding our annual mandatory orientation for all ESUMS 2014-15 families at our next Parent Town Meeting, which will be on Thursday, May 22nd, 5:30 p.m. at the University of New Haven.  . . . Please bring your child to the meeting.  We will be administering an algebra readiness exam to all incoming middle school students.  We will also give a math placement exam to all incoming high school students.  . . . When preparing for the orientation on May 22nd please bring your child’s most recent CMT scores and report card so that we may have a copy for review in planning for the most successful school year possible. Bring a pencil, and of course bring your enthusiasm for math and science and STEM education." 

See you at the Orientation!  

Middle School Oratory Competition TODAY

Tue May 20, 2014 3:59pm – 5:59pm

Middle School Oratory Competition Final

ESUMS 8th graders will be participating.   Come cheer them on! The event is free and open to the public, at Worthington Hooker Middle School, 691 Whitney Ave.

Three ESUMS Teams Won Awards at CT Innovation Expo

ESUMS teams Shark Shield, Roadways and the Sound of Preservation have won awards.  Congratulations on the hard work and terrific projects of all who participated!

Another ESUMS Expo Team in the News!

The New Haven Independent reports on Paint-Away Termites (aka Termite Terminators).

photo: NHI

ESUMS New Haven Science Fair Results

Congratulations to:

6th graders Daniel Majkut and James Rodrigues (Honorable Mention)
7th graders Jacob Feuerstein (2nd) and Prastik Mohanraj (1st)
8th graders Whitney Davis and Caitlin Lemar (Honorable Mention)
9th graders Lauren Low (3rd, plus awards from American Chemical Society, Biophysical Society and the Bob Apfel Award) and Shyam Patel (Honorable Mention, plus American Society of Metals Award)

and to all of their teachers, mentors and parents as well!

(photo: Yale University)

Field Day

Hi Everyone,

The middle school field day event will be taking place during the school day on Wednesday, June 4th, at the University of New Haven.  We are looking for parents to:

1.  Volunteer the day of the event - please let us know when you would be available (i.e., setup, during, cleanup).

2.  Donate snacks or beverages for the day off - we are looking for individually wrapped snacks or fruit such as apples, oranges, etc. that will not be "touched" by everyone.  Also, the PTO has three large jugs for water and whatever but if you have one that we could use, it would be helpful.  Just please put your name on it.  Lastly, if anyone is willing to donate water or another beverage (think healthy so no soda or anything that will spoil outside), please let us know.  We plan to offer the students pizza for lunch.

3.  Anything else you can think of - just let us know.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at esumspto@gmail.com.

Thanks,

Cathy Berni, PTO President

Poetry Slam Tomorrow (Wednesday) Night

The ESUMS Poetry Club will host a Poetry Slam at The Space, on Treadwell St. in Hamden at 6 pm, Wed. May 14.  The event is free, but donations requested.

Another ESUMS Expo Team in the News

Video of Tara Minaee, Precious Szostek, and Mr. Tynes talking about the Shark Shield project.

May 14 Middle School Movie

The Middle School will be showing Frozen right after school on Wed. May 14 in the art room.  Admission $1, snacks extra.

Field Day T-Shirt Money & Order Form Due Wednesday, May 14!

Field Day T-shirts are $7 or $9, depending on size.  They come in yellow, navy, or royal blue.  But, you must order by Wednesday!

Expo is Saturday!

EXPO time is coming up this weekend. Please talk to your student to find out if he/she is on the roster to attend EXPO this year.  

The Student Innovation Expo is an annual highlight for the Center for 21st Century Skills and affiliated organizations. This event is the culminating experience for a year’s worth of hard work and innovation by high school students from across the state of Connecticut.ESUMS’ high school students participating in Center for 21st Century Skills & CT Career Choices programs will be celebrating a year's work of innovation, creativity, and imagination on May 17, 2014, at the Governor William A. O’Neill State Armory in Hartford, Conn.

Students are expected to wear dark shoes (brown or black) with khaki pants or skirts (no cargo pants) along with their polo shirt with their embroidered logo. All attire must be clean, pressed and wrinkle free. Students will be on their feet for most of the day, so heels aren’t recommended. Students must arrive at ESUMS by 6am to assist with the loading of team materials on the busses. The busses will depart the school promptly at 6:15 am. Students are expected to attend the event in its entirety from the setup phase, opening and awards ceremonies. The students’ participation represents a significant grade in their Chemistry, Biology and/or technology classes. 

If you would like additional information about EXPO, please use the following link:
http://innovationexpo.skills21.org

Tech Programs in New Milford, CT

Robotics and Beyond

These programs are far away, up near Danbury, but they are interesting and reasonably priced.

Board of Alders Meeting Tonight (re: Budget for School Nurses)

The Finance Committee will hold a workshop on Monday, May 12, 2014, at 7:30 P.M, in the Aldermanic Chambers, 165 Church St., New Haven, to discuss with selected city departments (Board of Education, Health Department) concerning portions of the Annual City Budgets proposed for the fiscal year commencing on July 1, 2014.  

These meetings are open to the public; not sure whether there will be opportunity for public comment, but it will certainly be worthwhile to observe the debate.  

Education budget issues explained here.

Science Fair this Week

20th New Haven Science Fair, public viewing of projects.
1 pm - 6 pm, Tuesday May 13th
8 am - 8 pm, Wednesday May 14th 
Yale Commons, Grove Street
Awards ceremony at Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall 6:30 pm Wednesday.  
Admission: Free
Over 600 students present 240 projects from PreK-Grade 12 .

A Few Deadlines and Events

Student Council Elections will be held on June 2nd.  All applications must be submitted to Mr. Erazo (for middle school) or Ms. Meetze (for high school) by Wednesday, May 14th.  The positions available will be:

President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, PTA Liaison,

and one Representative for each grade.

Pathways to Science applications are due by May 30th.  High school students can obtain forms from Mr. Davila, fill out the student contact information, ask their science teacher to fill out the recommendation and teacher contact info, and return the form to Mr. Davila, who will submit it to Maria Parente.  Alternatively, recommendations can be filled out separately online.  Middle school students wishing to apply to the program must contact their science teacher.

The CT Student Innovation Expo will be held on May 17th in Hartford, CT.  The event is open to public and everyone is welcome to come and support the school.

Mrs. Zenait is looking for parent volunteers to help out at this year's Arabic Carnival in late May.

ESUMS Students in the News (WTNH Interview)

WTNH conducted an interview with Valeria Rodriguez, Dominik Majkut and Mr. Tynes about the "Roadways" app they developed for CT Innovation Expo.

Update on the Website Fundraiser

Bring in all your loose change!  If possible, consider donating $100 for the Principal's Matching Gift.

"Manage Your Future" Youth Program

Manage Your Future provides multiple training workshops for youths including: Financial Literacy, Social Development, Job Readiness, Employment by Design.  Youths participate in two sessions per week and participate in one field trip per month.

We place eligible students in meaningful summer employment for a period of 5 weeks at 25-hours per work week. These are paid summer employment opportunities.

Between the ages of 14-18.

 Citizen of the United States.

 Residing in households eligible for or receiving Temporary Family Assistance (TFA).

 Residing in households eligible for or receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

MYF Information Brochure

It's Educator Appreciation Week and Thank a Teacher Day

Take a moment to thank the dedicated, hard-working teachers and staff members who make ESUMS fantastic.  The PTO will co-sponsor a breakfast for the faculty and staff on Thursday morning.

THANK YOU!

Important: Board of Alders to Vote on School Nurse Budget

Please read this article from the New Haven Independent on the school nursing issue.  As many of you know, the ESUMS PTO sent a petition with 50 parent signatures to the Board of Education and New Haven Health Department requesting a full-time nurse in our building.  There will be a budget hearing of the Board of Alders on May 12 to discuss the hiring budget for school nurses.  The Health Department currently employs 31 nurses for 53 schools.  They have requested only 4 more full-time positions.

(1)  If you are a New Haven resident, please call or write your alder to support hiring more nurses.  You can find your alder's contact information here: http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/Aldermen/.  There is even a search tool to enter your address and find out who your representative is.  It is so important that they hear from parents.

(2)  All parents who care about this issue are encouraged to attend the May 12 hearing.  Details on time and place will follow, but it will most likely be in the evening at the BoA Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall, 165 Church Street.

(3)  Parents who wish to become even more involved and advocate for full-time nurses in all the schools (or seek creative alternatives like using nursing student assistants) can join the CPLT health services taskforce.

Today: Creative Minds Exhibit, Art of New Haven Youth

Opening Reception for the NHPS Arts Department's exhibit -- TODAY (May 1), 5 pm, Arte, Inc., 19 Grand Avenue.

Exhibits: May 1-30, Arte, Inc.
May 7 - June 14, BOE, 54 Meadow St.
May 14, June 14, City Hall Atrium

ESUMS student work will be a part of this display.  Artwork is FOR SALE, details available from lisa.davisrucinski@new-haven.k12.ct.us.

Recruiting Video for the Robotics Team

ESUMS Robotics Video

Go MathCounts!

The magnificent ESUMS middle school MathCounts team won 7 medals today at the New Haven competition.  Individual 1st, 2nd, 7th, and 8th place, every prize in the "lightning round" and top prize for a school.

ESUMS Junior Wins "Woman for the Next 40 Years" Honor

Odia Kane (photo New Haven Independent)

Parents: Awesome Magnet School Conference for Free, 5/17

In the upcoming Magnet Schools of America Conference, there is a day devoted to parents in Magnet Schools.  As a school we are able to pay for 2 parents who are interested in attending.  Please let me know if you are interested. 

Thanks,  Jennifer Jenkins

If you want to attend this conference, please see information at http://www.magnet.edu/conferences-and-events/2014-msahartford.  Two parents from each school may attend the parent day on Saturday, May 17.  We will register them as a group and provide bus transportation from New Haven to the conference in Hartford. The district was allotted 60 parent slots so these will be given on a first-come-first serve basis.  

Don't Forget BoxTops!

Please continue to send in your boxtops to the school.  Some boxtops expire June 1, 2014.  Let's help ESUMS 10cents at a time.  Thanks.

Sincerely, Cristina  (Boxtops Coordinator)

ps -- don't forget to check https://www.boxtops4education.com/marketplace?redirect=48eee1e7-a0a1-43bb-90fe-feabdbfbff8e before you make an online purchase.  If the vendor is listed there, the school can get a donation if you buy through their site.  

National PTA Program on Kids' Emotional Struggles

Find Out How to Tell When a Kid is Struggling Emotionally

It's not always obvious when your child—or one you care about—is struggling emotionally.  Recognizing the symptoms and seeking early and effective mental health services are critical  for educational achievement, as well as long-term health and happiness. Join the National PTA and American Psychological Association (APA) on Sunday, May 4  at 7 p.m. EDT for an important conversation: How to Tell When a Kid is Struggling  Emotionally.

Pancake Breakfast

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A PANCAKE BREAKFAST IN SUPPORT OF THE JUNIOR CLASS.

Tomorrow at Applebees in Orange, CT (see attached flyer!) join ESUMS staff and students for a pancake breakfast to raise funds for our first graduating class, the class of 2015. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the restaurant.

We look forward to seeing you.

Eric Maroney

English Teacher

6th Grade IKEA Projects

Check out some great 6th grade projects at the 6th Grade Blog.  The assignment was a practical one: to design and furnish a child's room with attention to budget and physical layout.  

Maker Fair(e) in Westport This Weekend

Free Mother-Daughter Coding Event in NYC

Sunday, May 4, in Manhattan or Brooklyn (two sites), Cupcakes and Coding.
(appropriate for computer programming/coding beginners)

http://mommypoppins.com/kids/free-learn-to-code-pre-mothers-day-event-for-nyc-moms-and-girls

Very Easy (Random Drawing) Scholarship Opportunity

Connecticut State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier has launched Phase Two of CHET Advance Scholarship, which will award a college scholarship of up to $2,500 to 100 high school juniors and 100 sixth-grade students.  The application period is from 8 a.m. on March 18 to 5 p.m. on April 30, 2014.

Please take a moment to review the following attachments:

FAQs
Flyer

Additional details, including the official rules, are available at www.chetadvance.com<http://www.chetadvance.com>.

Appleby's Fundraiser Hosted by the Junior Class

On Saturday morning, 4/26, the Junior Class will hold a fundraiser pancake breakfast at Appleby's.  Tickets may be purchased from Mr. Maroney or Ms. Rice.  The class will receive a donation from your ticket even if you do not actually attend the breakfast.  Donations will support next year's Senior activities, like the Prom and Graduation.

Movie "Night"

The high school will hold a movie "night" right after school tomorrow afternoon (Wed. 04/23).  The film will be "Catching Fire" and the cost will be $1 for the film, $1 for a snack.

Parent University April 26

http://punh.org/

Parent University is a day of free workshops for parents of children in the New Haven Public Schools.

·         Families can register at www.punh.org<http://punh.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8f549e665e761a46a76f8e718&id=e5c130bb91&e=eebea0575b>, by calling (203) 497-7055 (English) / (203) 497-7056 (Spanish), or at their child's school.
·         Click here for a downloadable flyer in English and Spanish.<http://www.nhps.net/sites/default/files/Final_April_2014_Flyer_PUNH_2.pdf>
·         Click here for a Registration Form in English<http://www.nhps.net/sites/default/files/Reg_Form_English__Workshops.pdf> or click here for Spanish<http://www.nhps.net/sites/default/files/Reg_Form_Spanish__Workshops.pdf>.
·         We will offer over 30 workshops and group discussions focusing on our four main areas: Early Childhood, Grades K-12, College Prep and Family & Community.
·         The event runs from 8:30am-2:30pm. We will provide breakfast, lunch, transportation and childcare for children ages 3-12.
·         If you would like to volunteer or know a high school student who needs community service hours please CLICK HERE <http://punh.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8f549e665e761a46a76f8e718&id=7a9a693811&e=eebea0575b> to register.

Reminder for New Families

If your child has been accepted to ESUMS in the magnet lottery, welcome and congratulations!  But, you are not done!  You must register by April 25 or you will lose your place; please refer to your offer letter for details.

Spring Break: Are You Bored Yet?

Consider attending one of New Haven Public Schools' open schools programs.  Great non-violence workshops, but also fun activities and free dinner.

Dress-Down Days = Website Fundraiser

This drive is extremely important, and I hope that in a few months you will be reading this blog on the new ESUMS website!

"Don't we already have a website?"

The current website, esumsnewhaven.com, is a student production and an exceptionally good one.  But, it does not have the real design and functionality of a professional website.

As the school grows in numbers and complexity, event scheduling and communication become more challenging.  This website will allow all scheduling -- academics, PTO, after-school activities, special events, field trips, testing, etc. -- to be kept in one easily accessible place.

As the high school students apply to colleges, a coherent  online presence can help explain ESUMS's excellence to admissions offices.  As the school seeks outside sponsors, a school website can facilitate fundraising and partnerships.  A good school website is also helpful in recruiting new students, and it can put practical, routine activities online: filling out field trip permission slips, paying trip fees, and communicating with teachers.

Please donate generously to this drive and feel proud every time you click on the link!

ps -- For now, you can donate at the main office or send in a donation with your child.  It the website becomes a reality, you will be able to donate online.  Thank you so much for your support.

It's New and It's Blue . . .

Blue News April 8

Correction: Transportation Meeting is Thursday, April 10.

Tonight!

Please come out to the Town Hall/PTO meeting tonight at 5:30, and while you are there, check out the high school science/technology "mini-expo."  See you there!

CPLT meeting summary from April 3

(1) A parent reminded those present of the great summer and weekend programs available in the area: Yale Sprout & Splash, Hopkins Summer Bridge (7th & 8th graders), Miss Porter's School, and Upward Bound.

(2) A representative of the New Haven health department spoke on the school nurse situtation.  The department employs 31 nurses to attend 53 schools with over 20,000 students.  They have asked the Board of Alders to support 4 more positions.  There will be another city budget meeting on May 1.

(3)  A representative from Grandparents on the Move invited grandparents to join their group.  Call Charles Blango at 203-946-7443 for information.

(4)  A parent from Teach Our Children was seeking student speakers for the education conference at the Omni, but that event has now passed.

Bus Transportation Issues

Teddi Barra, the Transportation Director for New Haven Public Schools, will attend a meeting with parents from the Teach Our Children advocacy group and the Citywide Parent Leadership Team on April 10, 6pm, at Hill Central School on Dewitt St. in New Haven.  ESUMS parents with transportation problems are encouraged to attend and participate.

Paid Student Internship -- Food Policy

The New Haven Food Policy Council Youth Internship provides an opportunity for high school-aged youth who are passionate about food issues such as hunger, health, business development, school food, growing food and cooking, to deepen your knowledge, and work with the Council to advocate for change.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY APRIL 14th, 2014

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1czwzhukzMB_I4Ih5Ojm9eB2zRCQgR1aMNN0SVRbWQok/viewform

Upcoming Yale Science Events

Listed here.  Highlight: Science Saturday, April 5, "Germ Busters!"

CPLT Meeting Thursday

Have you ever wanted to get more involved in the New Haven school system?  The City-wide Parent Leadership Team is like a PTO for the entire city.  There will be a meeting Thursday, April 3, 5 pm, at Wilbur-Cross High School.  ESUMS should be sending several representatives to these meetings.  Please join us!

High School "Mini-Expo" April 8

Come to the school next Tuesday evening to view the 9th and 10th grade Expo science projects.  Student set-up is at 5.  Details here.

Math Morning Tomorrow (Sunday) at Yale

Patterns in the Prime Numbers

Middle School Boys: Baseball Tryouts

BASEBALL ANNOUNCEMENT! !

New Haven Middle School

Baseball Team Tryouts

College Application Workshop April 1

Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School 

invites NHPS families, students, and guidance counselors to 

An Introduction to Applying to College

Tues., April 1, 6pm

Holly Franquet, Director of The College Place--CT, will speak at Co-op High School about the college application process and how to prepare. All NHPS parents and students from grades 9-12 are welcome. Co-op High School is at 177 College St, New Haven, two blocks from the New Haven Green. Co-op does not have a parking lot, so please carpool.

84 Hour Film Challenge

Some ESUMS high school students will be working on the CT Student Film Festival 84-hour film challenge this weekend.  Good luck to the participants!

Middle School Dance April 4

That Middle School Dance is sneaking up on us: it's NEXT Friday!  The PTO asks parents to donate snacks, to volunteer as chaperones or set-up/clean-up, and to remind their children to buy tickets.  Please contact dlcobbs-lomax@att.net with questions or to volunteer.

A snack donation sheet is here; please add your name or email if you don't see it.  We could use drink mix powder (rather than plastic bottles or jugs; we have those big PTO water coolers).  If you wish to donate cups, many smaller paper cups are better than the big plastic ones.  And of course, baked goods, pretzels, chips, fruit, candy, bagels and sandwiches are always welcome.  Thank you in advance!

Common Core Workshop

Come learn all about the Common Core and SBAC tests.  This workshop looks informative and non-political.  The speakers are teachers, administrators, professors, and college admissions staff.  

March 29, 9-1, Wilbur Cross High School.
Details here: http://www.nhps.net/sites/default/files/Common_Core_March_29_event_0.pdf

Blue News & Principal's Message

Blue News and a message from Ms. Blue-Ellis about Magnet School of Excellence.

Highlights: CT State Science Fair Honors, Math Counts, early dismissal and April break dates, final exam schedule, middle school dance (typo: tickets will be $5), dress-down days, and an important announcement about after-school activity schedules.

Middle School Girls' Softball

Interested in trying out for the NHPS Middle School Softball Team?

COME TO THE PARENT MEETING AND TRYOUT

 When: Saturday, March 22^nd

Time: 10:00am 

Where: Betsy Ross Gymnasium,

              150 Kimberly Avenue

Be a Frog Watch Volunteer!

The Peabody will teach you how to count frogs.  Then, once a week in the spring and summer, you can help monitor the frog population in a local wetland.  Info here. 

Some More Common Core

At this link, you can read Superintendent Harries' testimony on the Common Core.   Testing for Common Core (SBAC = "Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium") will begin at ESUMS next Wednesday.  There will also be a Spanish-language workshop on the Common Core on Saturday, March 15 at Christopher Columbus School:

Last Call for Magnet Applications

Today is the last day to apply!  http://www.nhps.net/node/616.

Program for "Tech Savvy Girls"

Grades 6-9 at CCSU in New Britain, March 22, $5.  Info here.

Green Careers/Women Leaders Event at Yale

Click here for schedule.

Hydroponics Workshop in Westville

This Sunday at 10 a.m. is a Barrel Hydroponics Workshop at Brad Armstrong's Urban SEED storefront 847 Whalley Ave in Westville. $10 for adults, $5 for kids to learn how to create a sustainable system for growing fish and food. Participants will build a demo system which will remain on display at the store.

Here is a pdf of the plans for the system:http://www.aces.edu/dept/fisheries/education/documents/barrel-ponics.pdf

And here is more info about Brad and his business:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeryl-brunner/treasures-in-new-haven_b_4898306.html

Email fixedgear.armstrong@gmail.com to register or for more info.

College Tour 2014

The high school College Tour has been postponed until May, and the trip will now be open to 9th graders.  Cost of the trip is $200, and students will visit colleges in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Washington, DC.  Please contact Ms. Goodridge for more information.

From the Guidance Department

Newsletter, featuring summer programs, scholarship opportunities, SAT testing dates, and more.

Robotics News

The ESUMS Robotics Team won the "Rookie All Stars" award in this weekend's meet, which means they will participate in the New England Regionals competition.

Women in Science

In honor of International Women's Day (yesterday) here is a nice list of  "Women Scientists You Need to Know."

Friday is Pi Day -- Get Baking!

Reminder

TODAY is the re-scheduled UNH Engineering Workshop.  It begins at 9:30 and costs $20.  Registration has officially closed, but you could try UNHDay@gmail.com to see if there are any last-minute openings.

Mr. Mac and Mr. Davila in the News

Super Tutors!

photo New Haven Independent

Town Hall and PTO Meeting

Please come out to the PTO Meeting (5:30) and Town Hall (6-7) on Tuesday.  If you can't make it, then try to come to the Coffee And . . .  Wednesday morning.  The Town Hall will focus on non-violent communication, and the PTO meeting will discuss -- among other business -- officers and committee chairs for next year.  If you'd like to get more involved, this is your opportunity!

PTO Gratitude

Thank you to the parents who were so generous with donations for the winter dance snack table.  The kids had a great night.

First FIRST Robotics Competition

Wish the ESUMS Robotics Team success in their first-ever real FIRST Robotics meet.  Live streaming should begin here soon.

Get Your Blue News!

Blue News

ESUMS Wins "Magnet School of Excellence" Award

The only New Haven school to win!

Our Partner Blog: ESUMS Curriculum

Ms. Jenkins is writing this new blog to keep you informed of ESUMS academic developments.  Be sure to visit it often to learn about the school's academic progress.

ESUMS Students in the News

The group of ESUMS students whose film project won Honorable Mention in the White House Film Festival was on TV tonight: video here.

ESUMS Poetry Club Show TOMORROW

Tuesday, March 4 2014  ESUMS Poetry Club  Presented by: The Space  6:30 PM  Tickets: $Free.00

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Please come support ESUMS Poetry Club, as well as The Space! There will also be some music and art provided by ESUMS artists. (Donations suggested at the door.)


http://www.thespacect.com/esums-poetry-club/