Student planners are an essential part of your student's day here at EMS. Students were given their planner at the beginning of the year and are expected to have it with them at all times.
For students who have misplaced or lost their planner, we have ordered an additional shipment that is expected to arrive by the end of January. At that time, students needing a new planner can purchase one in the EMS Front Office for $4.
Checkpoint Badges
Throughout the school year, students are assessed with a checkpoint assessment at three different times to ensure they are meeting state standards being taught in math and English classes. These assessments replace the NWEA assessments students have taken in years past and, on average, take 30 to 45 minutes for students to complete. Students who receive a proficient or above proficient score are performing at or above grade level, whereas students with a below or approaching proficiency score may be performing below grade level.
We know that some students may need additional reteaching or time exposed to the material to show mastery, so we are providing students a retesting opportunity throughout this month to show growth from checkpoints 1 and 2 which were given last semester. You can see the different ways that we are positively recognizing students who have met or exceeded expectations below. You can find this page taped to the inside front cover of their student planner. Students will take checkpoint 3 assessments in February and will have the opportunity for retesting in March.
We will send home your student's checkpoint data with their quarter 3 report card in March. Do not hesitate to reach out to your student's Homeroom, Math, Language Arts teacher with questions.
Panther Passes
Last week, I met with each grade level to review expectations for the second semester of the school year. Part of that discussion centered around Panther Passes, which students now have taped on the back inside cover of their planner. These 20 passes can be used for student emergencies that require a student to step out of the classroom during class throughout the semester, with teacher permission. Students are responsible for their planner, which includes their Panther Passes, and for tracking how many passes they have used weekly in their homeroom folder. Students needing to use a Panther Pass without any left may be subject to a referral for being unprepared for class, as we believe 20 passes allows students plenty of opportunity to tend to any needs that may arise during their day. Our goal is that Panther Passes will increase student responsibility and engagement, lessen student anxiety, and create more consistent student expectations throughout our building!
Honor Roll - Quarter 2
Congratulations to the following students for making honor roll for the second grading period.
Students making Honor Roll earn at least 2 A's with no grade lower than a B.
Students making High Honor Roll have earned A's in all of their classes.
All students listed on the honor roll lists below will receive a free kids meal certificate from Applebee's!
Students of the Month
Each month, 2 students from each grade level will be selected by their teachers to be recognized as "Students of the Month."
Congratulations to our December EMS Students of the Month!
6th Grade
Josie Michael - Nominated by Ms. Hayes
Tiffany Turner - Nominated by Ms. Hayes
7th Grade
Nolan Chenoweth - Nominated by Mrs. Pinkerton
Cheyenne Lotz - Nominated by Mrs. Pinkerton
8th Grade
Colton Sparks - Nominated by Mrs. Pinkerton
Tegan Turner - Nominated by Miss Watts
January Lunch Menu
January Activities Calendar
Communicate with Mr. Lunsford
We want all students to be successful and have a positive experience during their years at Eastbrook Middle School! Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions throughout the school year.
