Not to get you nervous, or rush your summer vacation, but this looks like a lot of fun with free giveaways.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Monday, July 28, 2014
Old Navy Uniform Sale
Old Navy currently has kids' uniform components for $5 and $10, a good sale:
http://esumsgrade6.edublogs.org
Old Navy does, however, use unfair labor practices in its Bangladesh garment factories (sweatshops):
http://www.globallabourrights.org/reports/gap-and-old-navy-in-bangladesh-cheating-the-poorest-workers-in-the-world
ESUMS maintains a terrific second-hand uniform swap; just inquire in the office. Re-using school uniforms is also good for the environment.
http://esumsgrade6.edublogs.org
Old Navy does, however, use unfair labor practices in its Bangladesh garment factories (sweatshops):
http://www.globallabourrights.org/reports/gap-and-old-navy-in-bangladesh-cheating-the-poorest-workers-in-the-world
ESUMS maintains a terrific second-hand uniform swap; just inquire in the office. Re-using school uniforms is also good for the environment.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Some Important Dates
Here are a few dates to put on your calendar. Everything is still tentative, so write in pencil!
August 22 -- ESUMS Back-to-School Orientation (please consult your orientation letter for times)
August 28 -- first day of school
September 9 -- first PTO meeting of the year, 3:15 pm
September 24 -- Open House 6-8 pm
October 3 -- the Walkathon
October 6-10 -- the Book Fair
October 7 -- Town Hall & PTO meeting, 4:30 pm
October 10 -- Coffee And, 8:30 am
November 7 -- Middle School Dance
November 13 -- Report Card Conferences and PTO meeting, 4:30 pm
November 21 -- Coffee And, 8:30 am
December 9 -- Town Hall, Band Concert and PTO meeting, 4:30 pm
December 12 -- Coffee And, 8:30 am
January 5 -- Non-Violent Communication Parent Workshop and PTO meeting, 5 pm
January 9 -- Coffee And
February 10 -- Town Hall, Black History STEAM Event, and PTO meeting, 5 pm
February 13 -- Coffee And
March 11 -- Coffee And
March 13 -- Pi Day, High School Expo, and PTO meeting, 3:30 pm
April 2 -- Town Hall and PTO meeting, 4:30 pm
April 10 -- Coffee And
May 1 -- Middle School Dance
May 7 -- AP Meeting, 3:30 and PTO meeting, 4:30
January 9 -- Coffee And
February 10 -- Town Hall, Black History STEAM Event, and PTO meeting, 5 pm
February 13 -- Coffee And
March 11 -- Coffee And
March 13 -- Pi Day, High School Expo, and PTO meeting, 3:30 pm
April 2 -- Town Hall and PTO meeting, 4:30 pm
April 10 -- Coffee And
May 1 -- Middle School Dance
May 7 -- AP Meeting, 3:30 and PTO meeting, 4:30
May 21 -- New Student Orientation at UNH (PTO volunteers), 6-8 pm
June 3 -- Field Day
June 8 -- Celebration of Learning and PTO meeting, 4:30 pm
June 3 -- Field Day
June 8 -- Celebration of Learning and PTO meeting, 4:30 pm
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Bittersweet News: Some Favorite ESUMS Teachers are Leaving for Promotions
Mr. Pilliner and Ms. Jenkins will be leaving ESUMS to take new positions as assistant principals elsewhere in town (New Haven Independent article). Ms. Warner will also not return in the fall.
We wish them -- and Mr. Meador who left late in the Spring -- the very best, though we are sad to lose their talent and dedication.
Thankfully, Ms. Jenkins can remain PTO treasurer because she is still an ESUMS parent!
We wish them -- and Mr. Meador who left late in the Spring -- the very best, though we are sad to lose their talent and dedication.
Thankfully, Ms. Jenkins can remain PTO treasurer because she is still an ESUMS parent!
Friday, July 11, 2014
Learn to Code for Free
Google is offering learn-to-code vouchers for people traditionally under-represented in computer fields (women, African-Americans, Latinos). Even if you don't qualify, or if they run out of vouchers, they offer many free online courses that anyone can use.
article
application
list of free courses
ps -- there seems to be no age restriction on the awards, so both students and parents should be able to apply.
article
application
list of free courses
ps -- there seems to be no age restriction on the awards, so both students and parents should be able to apply.
Monday, June 30, 2014
New Haven Public Library Field Trip, Monday July 7
Field Trip to Yale University’s Center for Engineering, Innovation and Design
When: Monday,
July 7, 2014 3:00 PM
-
5:00 PM
Where: Main Library
Description: Take
a group visit with us to Yale’s CEID to learn about laser cutting, 3D
printing, CNC machining, and more! Ages 8 to 12, call 203.946.8129 to
register.
Chess Club Mondays at New Haven Public Library
Chess Club for Kids
When: Monday, June 30, 2014 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMDescription: 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
Sunday, June 22, 2014
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.
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)
Thursday, June 19, 2014
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.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Thursday, June 12, 2014
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.
(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
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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.
"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
http://www.cwi2.com
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
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.
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