Something to Brag About

100% of the members of the ESUMS graduating class of 2016 have plans for post-secondary education.  Congratulations!

Congratulations Graduates!

(cake prepared by Marjolaine Pastry Shop, State Street, New Haven)

The High School Barbecue Seeks Donations

Please see the list at this link.  The barbecue will be on Friday.

Reminder: Yearbooks

Students can still buy a yearbook up to the 15th.  Contact Ms. Davis for details.

Reminder: Celebration of Learning is Today at 2:30

Help wanted: Cat Sitter, one week, mid-June

Two cans a day at our house (North Haven), no litter changes. Can be two people (one who can stop by in the morning, another in the evening). Sweetest cat ever; modest pay.  Email if interested. 

ESUMS PTO Policy on Student Travel Grants

ESUMS students frequently excel in academic competitions and earn the opportunity to travel to national-level competitions.  We have sent students in the past to national history, poetry, digital media, mathematics, science, and engineering competitions, and they frequently win awards even at the national level.

It is the PTO's policy to provide $150 travel reimbursement for national competitions per student per year while funds last.

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.

Nice Article on ESUMS by CT Council for Education Reform

Excerpt: 
Whether dealing with curriculum or culture—everything that goes on in the school is based upon the principle that all children can achieve at high levels if you set high expectations. And that seems to be bearing out.

ESUMS prepares its students for STEM programs at the collegiate level through a “hands-on and minds-on” philosophy. We heard from a variety of educators and students that what primarily distinguishes this school is its level of rigor, and a core belief that all students can achieve at high levels.  

Read more at http://ctedreform.org/blog/.

Field Day is Thursday!

It looks like the sun will shine at ESUMS Field Day at UNH on Thursday, June 2.

Parent volunteers are needed to set up, clean up, fill water jugs, fetch lunches, and hand out snacks any time between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.   Please note that this year, we will be on the main UNH campus, Kayo field (see map below, click for close-up), and the PTO will set up in the parking lot of the Arbeiter Maenner Chor.  Parking should be unrestricted.

Donations of snacks and cups for water are also needed and can be dropped off in the office on Wednesday or even early Thursday morning.  We could also use a volunteer to drive the water jugs from the school to UNH.


Please come out and volunteer; it's always a good event and a lot of fun!

A Message from the Citywide Parent Team

"Good evening parents, this is Ife, a parent from Elm City Montessori School and a member of the Citywide Parent Team.   I want to remind all of you that this coming Thursday  June 2nd at 5 p.m. is our Citywide Parent Team meeting at Hillhouse Floyd Little Athletic Center located next to Hillhouse High School.  Child care is provided.  Dinner is served at 5 p.m.  Please come out; this is a meeting you do not want to miss."

ESUMS Summer Program

ESUMS Summer School Application 2016

Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are pleased to announce that the Engineering and Science University Magnet School will again offer a rigorous summer enrichment program for our students!

Blood Drive May 31st

Good Day ESUMS parents/guardians,

We are hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, May 31 from 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. We are inviting parents to come and donate to save a life! -- actually you can save up to 3 lives with one donation! 

We are taking appointments every 15 minutes beginning at 8 a.m. At this moment times that are wide open are between 11-11:45 and 12:15-1:30.

It will only take about 45-60 minutes from start to finish.  If you would like to sign up please reply to this email with the time you are available and I will let you know immediately if that time is available. 

Thank you for taking the time to read this important message.  We look forward to seeing you at the blood drive!

"Kids Build" Group Tours ESUMS New Building

Outside the New Building on UNH Campus

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."

Please Help Out the Senior Class with Graduation Expenses

Please give generously to the ESUMS 2K16 Fundraiser.

ESUMS Students Win at New Haven Science Fair

This news video shows almost every ESUMS student competing in the fair.  Congratulations to Lauren, Prastik, Sumi, Aria, James, Eva, Shreya, and Punar!  

STEM Career Fair at Wilbur Cross Tomorrow, May 19

STEM Professionals Career Fair
THURSDAY, MAY 19TH, 2016 2:30-5:00PM
WILBUR CROSS HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA
OPEN TO ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CT
TO REGISTER, EMAIL YALE@MANYMENTORS.ORG

If you are interested in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM), and you want to learn more about the career options available to you, join Yale ManyMentors as they host their STEM professions career fair! They will have representatives from various career tracks, including healthcare professions, research, industry, manufacturing, academia, government, and more! Snacks will be provided. Open to all high school students. Pre-registration is encouraged. Please email yale@manymentors.org. This event is brought to you by the Yale Graduate Student Chapter of ManyMentors and the Yale League of Black Scientists.

Google Science Fair Deadline Tuesday May 17

Ages 13-18.  Details here.