Magnet Fairs and Application Dates

New Haven Public Schools - School Choice Enrollment Process

IMPORTANT DATES:

Application Period Opens: Thursday, January 25, 2018
Application Period Closes: Sunday, March 4, 2018
Release of Placement Information: Wednesday, April 4, 2018

NHPS SCHOOL EXPOS:

Interdistrict Magnet School Expo:
Saturday, January 20 from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
High School in the Community
175 Water St., New Haven, CT 06511
Info Session (Presentation & Roundtable Discussion): 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
(This expo only features NHPS schools that serve residents from New Haven and surrounding towns)

All-Schools Expo:
Thursday, January 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Floyd Little Athletic Center: 480 Sherman Parkway, New Haven, CT 06511
High School Info Session: 6pm to 7pm
(This expo features all NHPS schools)

All-School Expo:
Saturday, February 3rd from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
John S. Martinez: 100 James Street
New Haven, CT 06513
Kindergarten Info Session: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Contact the Choice & Enrollment Office at 475-220-143
(This expo features the all NHPS schools)

http://newhavenmagnetschools.com/

Lunch & Learn, Jan. 16

ESUMS High School "Lunch & Learn" Features See Click Fix CEO, Ben Berkowitz ESUMS' High School students are able to sign-up to interact with professionals from various industries to hear about their professional experiences. This month's featured professional is Ben Berkowitz, Co-founder and CEO of "SeeClickFix". Berkowitz will be visiting our "Lunch & Learn" Cafe on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 10:30AM, during the 1st high school lunchwave.

Whole School Movie Field Trip Nov. 28th

Get Informed about the NHPS Superintendent Selection

This article lays out the issues.  Members of the Board of Education have provisionally voted for Dr. Carol Birks from the Hartford Public Schools, while public opinion has widely preferred Gary Highsmith or Dr. Pamela Brown.  

If you are motivated to become involved in the issue before the final vote at Monday night's Board of Education meeting (11/20, 5:30 pm, LW Beecher School, Jewel St.), you can sign a petition or attend a press conference, Sunday at noon on the steps of City Hall. 

Middle School Dance -- Volunteers and Donations Needed!

HELP NEEDED FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE THIS FRIDAY! Please consider being a chaperone or helping with set up/clean up.  

Sign-Up Sheet.

Sign Up for Parent-Teacher Conferences Wed. Nov. 15

Good morning parents!

 Fall conferences are around the corner, and we have simplified the sign-up process by using a web-based sign up method.  You will need to go to the following website:

 http://signup.com/go/GeuaaoP

Find the teacher you want to sign up with and register for an available time.

 Conferences this fall are on Wednesday, November 15^th from 12-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.

 NOTE TO 6^TH GRADE PARENTS: Please only register for a maximum of two core teacher conferences!

 Sign-ups will close Tuesday, November 14^th.

Financial Aid Workshop 11/15

Attention Junior and Senior Parents

The Guidance Dept. is offering a financial aid workshop (FAFSA and Financial Aid Questions)

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

From 12-1pm  and 6-7pm in the ESUMS Cafeteria

Middle School Dance POSTPONED to Nov. 17 !!

We need to get a permit to use the building at night and a security guard.  Sorry for the inconvenience, but let's make it the best one yet!

Scholarship Opportunity

Apply to be a Carson Scholar.

The Carson Scholars Fund is looking for students who...

 Are in 4th - 11th grade
 Have at least a 3.75 GPA
 Display humanitarianism through community service

One student per school can be nominated.  Contact Guidance for more information.

ESUMS Hurricane Relief Drive

http://nhhurricanerelief.com/

Walkathon Details

From Mrs. Pennella:

Hope all is well and everyone enjoyed the weekend. I just wanted to give you an update of the plans for Wednesday. Thankfully it looks like the weather will be cooperating for us.

East Rock Park is located on the corner of Orange Street and Cold Spring. Students should be arriving around 9:45am and will follow a schedule to play at stations, including a station to "walk" around the perimeter of the stations with teachers within the fields, not outside the park.

I did not include a water/snack station but children can come anytime for water. In distributing the snacks, I think it would be easier if you bag about 25 snacks in a bag and hand to the teacher to distribute. I will give you a list of teachers to check off. There will be 4 grade level teachers in each grade 6-8. Should be 12 groups. This will avoid students coming multiple times and running out of snacks for those who choose to visit later in the morning.

We do not need parents to run any stations, but can certainly volunteer to help in that capacity if they wish.

What we really need are parents to :

pick up packed coolers from Cafeteria from Ms. Barri. ( unfortunately they do not have wheels) and distribute lunch at the park.

Water Jugs (can be filled in Cafe)

donated cups, snacks, gallons of water for refilling,( these should be in the PTO closet and/or main office)

supermarket plastic bags to distribute snacks

optional: some ice to chill water.

Lunch waves will start at 11:00,11:30, and 12:00.

there are long picnic tables and benches under the pavillion so I don't think you need tables or a tent because the area is covered by trees and the pavilion roof.

I will be at the field very early to set up games but can call me on my cell if you have any questions. 203-560-1215  Jeanne

Hopefully I didn't leave anything out. but please contact me with any concerns.

WE are so thankful for our wonderful parents who make the day possible and appreciate your flexibility.

ESUMS Social Media

Did you know the ESUMS PTO now has a Facebook page?  or that Ms. Blue-Ellis has a Twitter account?  There's also the terrific ESUMS News page and, of course, all the news on esumsnh.net.  NHPS also has a website and a Facebook page.

ESUMS College Tour November 8 & 9

Boston-Area college tour trip this November! 6 schools in 2 days. Sign up soon!

Tentative list of school visits: Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI); Boston University; Northeastern University; UMASS Boston; Providence College; Roger Williams University

Click here for more details.

Heads Up!! The Walkathon Has Been Rescheduled to Oct. 10 & 11

Because we cannot use the fields at UNH, the ESUMS Annual Walkathon has been postponed a week, so that we can reserve school buses.  The high school will walk down near the West Haven shore on Oct. 10, and the middle school will walk at a local park on Oct. 11.

Volunteers are needed for both days (approximately 9 -1) to hand out snacks, deliver lunches, and fill the water coolers.  Donations of snacks are also much needed.  Please follow ESUMS PTO on facebook for the latest details and feel free to contact esumspto@gmail.com with questions.

Hope to see you there!

First PTO Meeting of the Year, Oct. 3

Join Us This Year for PTO Meetings!

You’re Busy so Why Bother? Here’s Why:

·    Come Network with Other ESUMS Families!

·    Learn Ways to Better Support Your Child’s Academic & Social-Emotional Growth

·    Learn How to Get the Most out of ESUMS’ Opportunities

Tuesdays at 6pm: 10/3, 4/3 (Town Hall), 5/2

Tuesday at 5 pm: 12/5 followed by Band Concert

(we are looking for a couple of dates to have 11 a.m. meetings for those parents who need daytimes. Details to follow)

Free Babysitting and Dinner Included!

RSVP Appreciated!

esumspto@gmail.com

Walkathon Details <--- DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 10/10 & 10/11

In case your student didn't get a form and donation envelope, all of the details are here:

Sign-Up Sheet

Walkathon Information

Deadline to Register for Yale Pier Language Program is Oct. 6

http://pier.macmillan.yale.edu/students-and-parents/world-class

The program is free to students who attend a New Haven public school.  Languages offered are Arabic, Dutch, German, Italian, Japanese, KiSwahili, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Urdu.

Yale Sprout Registration Opens Sept. 19

Yale Sprout - Fall Session

Saturdays, Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Oct. 17

Location: 

Leet Oliver Memorial Hall See map

12 Hillhouse Avenue

New Haven, CT 06511

Event description: 

Sprout is a three-week program held on Saturdays. Yale students teach classes on a large range of topics to students in the 7^th through 12^th grades. Classes will be offered in four time blocks. Core classes meet all three weeks of the program and electives meet just once. Choose whichever classes interest you, from a catalog of classes all taught by Yale students! The three weeks of this program give students a chance to delve deeper into certain topics. AS such, attendance at all three weeks of the program is mandatory. If you are unable to attend all program dates, please consider attending Yale Splash, our one-day program.
Dates for Yale Sprout this semester are October 3, October 10, and October 17.  Cost is $30 plus $5 for each Saturday lunch. Full financial aid is available.
Classes fill up quickly, so go to https://yale.learningu.org/learn/sprout.html to register! Email yalesprout@gmail.com for any questions. 

Sept. 23 Science on Saturdays

Science on Saturdays: Cells on the Move

Event time: 

Saturday, September 23, 2017 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Location: 

Sterling Chemistry Laboratory See map

225 Prospect Street

New Haven, CT 06511

Event description: 

Science on Saturdays is an award-winning lecture series that features scientists whose passion for their work inspires us all. Each event involves a lecture by a Yale professor and engaging science demonstrations by Yale college students. Science on Saturdays provides an opportunity for Yale scientists and residents of New Haven and beyond to come together over a shared sense of wonder. Join us this week for an engaging talk about “Cells on the Move” by Prof. Jack Harris.
Yale Scientific Magazine’s /Synapse/ will lead fun demonstrations from 10am - 11am and the talk will take place from 11am - noon. Science on Saturdays is hosted by Professor Kurt Zilm.
Directions & Parking: Sterling Chemistry Lab is the building on the left of the driveway at 225 Prospect. Parking will be available on the street along Prospect and at the Yale Whale Ice Rink.
No registration required - bring the whole family!
Contact: 

Maria Parente

maria.parente@yale.edu

Heads Up AP Students and Parents!

Make sure you get those AP contracts signed by Sept. 30.  Details here.