ESUMS PTO Announcements

Friday, August 29, 2014

Shirt with collar in navy blue, royal blue, "goldenrod" yellow, or white;
Pants in navy or tan;
Short and skirts are acceptable if (1) long enough to touch knees and (2) worn with socks or tights in dress code colors only (or black).
No dangling jewelry, no tight "skinny" pants, no jeans, no sweats, no exposed undies, no hoodies.
Sweaters and jackets must comply with dress code if they are to be worn all day.

Middle school:
Shoes/sneakers must be single color -- all black with black soles or all brown with brown soles. These are hard to find!
Students must have a belt and shirts must be tucked in.

High school:
Allegedly, the one-color-shoe rule has been relaxed and girls may wear shirts untucked.
High school dress code violations are taken seriously.

The school has a great selection of used uniforms; just ask in the office.

Upcoming Parent Events in New Haven

http://nhpsparents.net/

Citywide Parent Leadership Team Sept. 4, 5-7 pm, Wilbur Cross High School, 181 Mitchell Dr.

Financial Freedom Series, September 16, 2014 at 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm Bethel AME Church, 255 Goffe St.

Citizen Science

Volunteer and help the USGS (United State Geological Survey) improve its maps. High school students can inquire in the Guidance Office whether this would count as community service hours.

National Map Editing Guide

"Astronaut" is a STEM Career

Astronaut Michael Massimino's story about his spacewalk to repair the Hubble telescope (free download -- audio).

Dates for Yale Sprout and Splash, MIT Splash

If you've never been to a Splash event, they're fun. College students teach short classes to middle- and high-school students on interesting topics. The cost is low ($15 + optional lunch & t-shirt) with financial aid available.

Yale Fall Sprout will be on Saturday, October 4th, 11th, and 18th; Yale Fall Splash will be on Saturday, November 8. Yale Splash

MIT's program is the weekend of Nov. 22. MIT Splash

Thursday, August 28, 2014

First Blue News of the Year

Blue News

Sneak Peak at the New Website

For an informal preview of the school's great new website (not yet officially launched), visit esumsnh.net.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Back to School

Welcome back!

~~A quick reminder for the first day of school: parents who pick up their students at the end of the day should now use the BACK doors and park behind the building.~~

This request was in error: instead, pick-up students will be dismissed OUTSIDE the front doors, and parents will be able to drive up. Sorry for the inconvenience!

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Yale Science Saturdays Fall Schedule

Yale Science Outreach has published the Science Saturdays schedule for Fall 2014. Events will be held Sept. 27 (engineering), Oct. 18 (astronomy), and Nov. 15 (biology). Science Saturdays are free and open to the public. They consist of a lecture and hands-on demos. Details here.

Friday, August 22, 2014

Calendar Confusion

If you were at orientation today, you may have received two conflicting calendars: one inside the handbook, and the other from the PTO. The following calendar clears up the discrepancies and is the one you should use. The dates are always subject to change later on, so please check back for updates in the months ahead.

Orientation Schedule and Sign-Up Sheet

Hi Everyone,

This is a reminder that orientation is on Friday, August 22nd:

Grades 9 and 12 are from 8:30 to 9:30 am

Grades 10 and 11 are from 9:30 to 10:30 am

Grades 7 and 8 are from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Grade 6 is from 1:00 to 2:00 pm

If an evening session is needed, there is one for all grades on Friday, August 22ndf from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. If a morning session is needed, there is one for grades 6, 7 and 8 on Tuesday, August 26 from 8:30 to 9:30 am.

The first day of school is Thursday, August 28th.

You can join the PTO by filling in the attached form and bringing it to orientation. Hope to see you there!

Regards,

Cathy Berni

ESUMS PTO President

Click HERE to volunteer.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Back to School Rally

Not to get you nervous, or rush your summer vacation, but this looks like a lot of fun with free giveaways.

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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 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.