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Principal's Message


Dear EGRMS Families,
 

Please join me in congratulating our Pioneer Robotics Team for their hard work and amazing accomplishments at the 2019 Michigan FTC Championships this past weekend. The team was division finalists, won 2nd place in the Inspire Award (the most prestigious FTC award) and was the winner of the Think Award (the 2nd most prestigious award in FTC). With their strong showing at the State competition, they have advanced to the 2020 FIRST World Championships in Detroit at the end of April! Congratulations to all of the students involved in our Robotics team and good luck at the World Championship!



Please remember that there is no school for students this Friday for the start of our holiday break. I hope that everyone has a wonderful break and is able to spend time with family and friends. Safe travels for anyone who will be leaving town over break. 

Sincerely,
Jeff Dykhouse
Principal

Happy Holidays

In Lieu of Holiday Gifts


The staff at East Grand Rapids Middle School is extremely grateful for the generosity and support that our students receive from our school community throughout the year. In this season of thanksgiving, we want to express our gratitude!

Teachers and staff have graciously requested that in lieu of holiday gifts, students instead donate to families and students in need in our school community. A number of families and students are struggling because of health issues, job loss, or other situations out of their control. Over the past 15 years, EGRMS families have helped raise money and donate personal items for families and students in need at the middle school. Last year the community graciously donated $4,680 in gift certificates, cash, food, and toiletry items. Some of the items families were able to purchase or pay for were new tires, winter clothing, utility bills, holiday presents for their children, food, mortgage/rent payments, health care, and personal care items. These donations will remain in the EGR school community with 100% of the money benefiting middle school students and families.

Please consider giving to the EGRMS fund for families and students in need as an alternative to staff gifts. In honor of your child’s teachers, please consider one of the following:

  • A cash/check donation payable to “EGRMS PTO”
  • A gift card
  • Toiletries
If you would like to participate:
  • Please put your child’s name and the teacher’s name who the donation is made in honor of on an envelope attached to your donation.
  • Items may be dropped off in the Guidance Office.
  • We will notify the teachers in writing of your contribution.

All contributions are valuable, and your kindness is very much appreciated by families and children in need this holiday season. Any questions may be directed to Lisa Healey, Counselor, at 235-4866 or lhealey@egrps.org.
 
Happy Holidays!
The EGR Middle School Staff

 

Please review the Notice of Board of Education Trustee vacancy.
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  • We are on track for another record-breaking blood drive in the State of Michigan at EGRMS.  We are excited to announce we have almost 70 students serving as leaders to help this drive's success! 
     
    There are still 45 appointments available! Register for your December 19th appointment 
    here.  It will be a fun-filled day and an amazing way to give a really meaningful gift this holiday. 
     
    1 pint of blood = 3 lives saved!
 
  • Below is the sign up for volunteering; from supervising cookie making or bringing much needed food for the luncheon this year, please consider helping out!


 

Grade 6 Robotics


Sixth Graders interested in joining Robotics Club this winter please fill out our interest survey here: bit.ly/egrmsrobotics


 

     

Students are issued “Way to Go” cards for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility or Personal Best by doing the right thing!  As students receive these cards, they are placed in the container located in the Main Office. Every Friday, names are drawn and announced during the afternoon announcements.  Each student selected, has the opportunity to pick a prize from the prize basket simply as a way to say “Thanks, we appreciate and recognize you!” 

Last week's winners include:

Joe Hunter, 6th Grade
Nava Tabata, 6th Grade
Jonah Workman, 6th Grade



 

 



 

Honor a Teacher or Staff Member with a STAR Award! 


Are you looking for the perfect gift to honor your classroom teacher or other staff member this holiday season? Please consider giving them an East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation STAR Award. STAR stands for Staff-Teacher Appreciation and Recognition. For a donation of $20 or more to the Foundation, you’ll receive a personalized STAR certificate to present to your honoree, and your “star” will be recognized by name in the Foundation’s annual report. Let your teacher, para-educator, or staff member know that he or she is a STAR! Nomination forms are available online.  

The EGR Music Boosters is pleased to announce a “Mid-Winter” concert fundraiser on Friday January 24, 7 pm, at the EGR Performing Arts Center. This event features a solo concert by Ruslan Sirota, Grammy award-winning pianist.

Click on the below link to purchase your tickets TODAY : 
https://egrmusicboosters.seatyourself.biz

 

The next EGR Music booster membership meeting will be this Wednesday, Dec. 18th at 5:30 p.m. in the HS cafe conference room, all are welcome!


 
 
Announcements & Upcoming Events
  • For more upcoming events, please be sure to check with your child and reference the MS Calendar which may be found here.
  • EGRMS Daily Announcements may be found here.


SCHOOL NEWS NETWORK


 

Our district is a proud partner of School News Network, visit their site for news items about EGR and other local schools!
 

THE SIGN POST
Items listed here are non-school sponsored events that may be of interest to some parents or students.  Organizers are not affiliated with EGRPS.


 
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EGRPS District Website
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EGRPS Community Action Council
EGRPS Music Boosters 
EGRPS Stage Boosters
EGRPS Team Boosters
EGR Schools Foundation
EGRPS Special Education News
EGRPS Parent Tech Update
EGRPS Legislative Committee



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