A message from the school:
Students are allowed to dress down on the following day. We are asking students who choose to dress down for a $1 donation for the priviledge. All funds will go to student activities - spread across all grades.
March 7, March 14 & March 28
April 4 & 11
May 2 & 9
June 16 & 20
Please be sure your child adheres to the dress down guidelines found in the esums parent/student handbook. Warm weather guidelines: No tank tops, shorts or flip flops!
Friday, February 28, 2014
Summer Camp Opportunity for Middle Schoolers
Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr., was the first African-American to walk in space. He has created a foundation in collaboration with Exxon-Mobil to provide opportunities to communities traditionally underserved by STEM education. While it might be hard to claim that any ESUMS student is "underserved" in this area, middle school students may still meet the eligibility requirements:
• Be members of a traditionally underserved and underrepresented population;
• Be entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade in the fall of 2014;
• Have a GPA of at least “B” overall in mathematics and science;
• Score at the median to superior level on standardized mathematics and science tests;
• Write a 250-word essay describing their interest in the camp and STEM;
• Be interviewed, if deemed necessary;
• Have exhibited an interest in mathematics and science; and
• Have strong recommendations from their current mathematics and science teachers.
These summer camps sound quite good, and they are free of charge. The nearest one to us is in Worcester, Mass. More information can be found at the Harris Foundation.
• Be members of a traditionally underserved and underrepresented population;
• Be entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade in the fall of 2014;
• Have a GPA of at least “B” overall in mathematics and science;
• Score at the median to superior level on standardized mathematics and science tests;
• Write a 250-word essay describing their interest in the camp and STEM;
• Be interviewed, if deemed necessary;
• Have exhibited an interest in mathematics and science; and
• Have strong recommendations from their current mathematics and science teachers.
These summer camps sound quite good, and they are free of charge. The nearest one to us is in Worcester, Mass. More information can be found at the Harris Foundation.
Big News
A short film by ESUMS students has received Honorable Mention in the White House Student Film Festival. Though you can watch it on youtube, it will be officially screened this afternoon at 3:30 at WhiteHouse.gov/filmfestival. Congratulations to filmmakers Nashrul Mohd Khairi, Jordan Konan, Naszir Johnson and actors Fatima and Khodja Sy.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Winter Wonderland Dance Details
Share a semi-formal evening with ESUMS High School and the Sound School.
Students: If you wish to bring a guest from another school, your guest must get this form signed at school: Guest Permission Form.
Parents: Please sign up to bring snacks, drinks, or cups (many, small, cheap, paper cups) at this link: sign up sheet. If you don't see your email address, just add it or your name in a blank line.
We still don't know whether parent chaperones will be needed. Watch this space for a call for volunteers. There will also be another middle school dance later in the Spring.
Students: If you wish to bring a guest from another school, your guest must get this form signed at school: Guest Permission Form.
Parents: Please sign up to bring snacks, drinks, or cups (many, small, cheap, paper cups) at this link: sign up sheet. If you don't see your email address, just add it or your name in a blank line.
We still don't know whether parent chaperones will be needed. Watch this space for a call for volunteers. There will also be another middle school dance later in the Spring.
Really Interesting Science Saturday This Week
SCIENCE ON SATURDAY: “Neutrino, Dark Matter, & the Arctic”
Professor Reina Maruyama (Physics)
Saturday, March 1st 2014
10am-11am: Science Demonstrations
11am-12pm: Lecture
Sterling Chemistry Lab, 225 Prospect St.
FREE and open to the public.
Join us for a Science on Saturday lecture featuring Physics Professor Reina Maruyama. Science on Saturdays is a special lecture series designed for families that brings the excitement of research and the passion of scientists to “kids” of all ages. Each event involves a lecture by a Yale professor and engaging science demonstrations run by Yale college students. The topics explored are for 7th graders and above. http://onhsa.yale.edu/science-saturday-lecture-demonstrations-4
Photo of ESUMS Student in the Newspaper
Students from Ms. Criscuolo's 9th grade History class attended an evening lecture at the New Haven Museum. Nice photo of Destiny Robinson.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
A Few Quick Reminders
(1) Tomorrow, Wednesday Feb. 26, don't forget to send in some snacks for those hard-working Juniors taking the S.A.T.
(2) Tomorrow is also the Citywide Magnet Fair. Please contact Ms. Jenkins with questions or if you'd like to help out.
(3) A note from Ms. Jenkins: "This Friday our school will undergo compliance review by representative from the federal department of education. As part of the review they would like to speak with any available parents to take part in a brief panel discussion. We know this is a last minute request, but if any parents are available it would be great! The reviewers are looking to get insight from parents on why we chose ESUMS for our children and how we feel the curriculum is. The panel will take place at 10:15."
(2) Tomorrow is also the Citywide Magnet Fair. Please contact Ms. Jenkins with questions or if you'd like to help out.
(3) A note from Ms. Jenkins: "This Friday our school will undergo compliance review by representative from the federal department of education. As part of the review they would like to speak with any available parents to take part in a brief panel discussion. We know this is a last minute request, but if any parents are available it would be great! The reviewers are looking to get insight from parents on why we chose ESUMS for our children and how we feel the curriculum is. The panel will take place at 10:15."
Sunday, February 23, 2014
ESUMS/UNH National Engineers Week Activity POSTPONED
to March 8. There is still a chance to participate in this great event! (If image doesn't load, please click here.)
Friday, February 21, 2014
Free Online Course in Space Systems Engineering
Are you interested in Space Systems Engineering? Saylor Academy, in collaboration with NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, is offering a free, online, six-week course in Space Systems
Engineering beginning on March 3rd. Click the link to register or to find out more!
http://www.saylor.org/2014/02/blog-announcement-space-systems-engineering-course-starts-march-3rd/
Did you know that NASA offers a LOT of free learning opportunities like this? Here's a link to offerings for all age groups:
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/current-opps-index.html#.UwfROs6lHAD
http://www.saylor.org/2014/02/blog-announcement-space-systems-engineering-course-starts-march-3rd/
Did you know that NASA offers a LOT of free learning opportunities like this? Here's a link to offerings for all age groups:
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/current-opps-index.html#.UwfROs6lHAD
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Friday, February 14, 2014
ESUMS Engineering Week Activity
Engineering and science workshops for students in 5th to 10th grade
will take place at the University of New Haven, 300 Boston Post
Road, West Haven, on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to
celebrate National Engineer Week.
The workshop is sponsored by the Tagliatela
College of Engineering at UNH. Students from both UNH and the
Engineering and Science University Magnet School will run the
activities, which are open to students from any area school. Cost is $20, including lunch.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Some Well-Deserved Boasting: 2013 Accomplishments & Goals
ESUMS
–
IMAGINE, INVESTIGATE, INVENT
Engineering and Science
University Magnet School, a public college preparatory middle and high school,
challenges students to imagine, investigate and invent while preparing them for
demanding STEM programs at the collegiate level.
ENGINEERING
& SCIENCE UNIVERSITY MAGNET SCHOOL IS…
A Message from Ms. Blue-Ellis
Parents,
I am honored to update you about the growth of ESUMS. We are in our 6 year and have a lot about which to be proud. Academically our program is second to no magnet school in the district or area.
I am honored to update you about the growth of ESUMS. We are in our 6 year and have a lot about which to be proud. Academically our program is second to no magnet school in the district or area.
National Science Talent Search
It's for Seniors -- but Juniors and younger should start thinking now! Highly competitive and prestigious with significant scholarship prizes.
http://student.societyforscience.org/intel-sts-2014-finalists
http://student.societyforscience.org/intel-sts-2014-finalists
High School Summer Opportunity -- Girls Who Code
FREE 7-week computer programming immersion program for juniors and seniors (girls only) in New York City. Scholarships are even available for transportation and lunch. There is no housing, however, so you must live in the "metro area" and commute daily -- or perhaps stay with a relative in the city.
http://girlswhocode.com/programs/
http://girlswhocode.com/programs/
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