Principal's Message
Dear EGRMS Families,
Many thanks to the 150+ parents who volunteered last Friday to make our 16th annual Day of Caring a success. I am deeply appreciative of our teacher planning committee for organizing the approximate 60 service sites, working with the Mary Free Bed YMCA on the assembly, and finalizing the countless other details. This committee includes: Mrs. J. Smith, Mrs. DiVita, Mr. Miller, and Mrs. Marlow.
 
 
Support our Young Actors
Please consider coming out for one of two performances by our Drama Club next week at 7 PM on Thursday, May 16 and Friday, May 17. Congratulations to our Director, Mrs. Kastanek, for all her work to support theatrical opportunities for middle school students. Students will be performing All I Really Need To Know I Learned By Being In A Bad Play. Select students have also chosen to perform the monologues they have been working on. Performances will be in the Little Auditorium at the High School and tickets are $3.
Sincerely,
Anthony Morey
Principal
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Tomorrow's Election Information
The May 7, 2019, election ballot will have an important item for your consideration, the renewal of the Non-Homestead Operating Millage. This millage is a portion of the per-pupil state foundation allowance and provides significant operational funding for the district. For important information about this ballot issue, please click here.
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Annual Education Report
As of April 12, 2019, the East Grand Rapids Public Schools' 2018-2019 District and School Annual Education Reports (AERs) are available on the EGRPS website. You may view the East Middle School AER Cover Letter here and Combined Report here. The District AER Cover Letter may be found here and the Combined Report here.
For those who desire paper copies of the AER Cover Letter and Combined Reports, these will be available to parents and members of the community at the Middle School office.
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We're entering the final phase of our Now&Forever campaign. There isn't going to be an EGRNOW! fundraising drive this spring. With your help, we're replacing it with Now&Forever, which will grow the Foundation's endowment to $12 million so the investment earnings fund program support and enhancements every year.
Now&Forever is a stable, predictable, sustainable solution that will protect East Grand Rapids Schools' tradition of excellence for generations to come. The best part is that we're getting really close to our goal for the cash pledge portion of the campaign. We've raised more than $5.61 million of our $6.4 million goal, leaving us with $790,000 to raise by May 31.
Be a part of this historic effort. Be a Pioneer. Make your pledge at egrsf.org.
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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!”
Next drawing of names will be on Friday, May 10th.
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Who will be our Support Staff Employee of the Year?
East Grand Rapids Public Schools is seeking nominations for its 24th annual Support Staff Employee of the Year Award. One $500 award is given each year to recognize an outstanding support staff member. Nomination forms and award guidelines are available in each school office and in the district administration office. Parents, students, community members, and staff are encouraged to nominate support staff employees for the award.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 17, 2019.
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Want to learn more about the significance of an IB education?
- If you have questions about our IB Diploma Programme at the high school, please reach out to Heather McKinney. She can be reached by calling the high school at 235.7555 or emailing hmckinne@egrps.org.
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Upcoming Events
For more upcoming events, please be sure to check with your child and reference the MS Calendar which may be found here.
MULCH SALE
Spruce up your yard and support the EGR Team Boosters! The EGR Team Boosters is proud to partner with Birch Tree Bark and Stone to deliver high quality mulch products at competitive prices. Proceeds benefit East Grand Rapids student-athletes. Place your order at https://squareup.com/store/egr-mulch/
KCTC Summer Camp
KCTC offers a summer camp program for grades 7, 8, and 9. The program is a career-themed camp were students can explore various programs available at KCTC. It's hands-on fun with the technology and equipment the professionals use in their trades. Some of the most popular camps include Young Chefs, Criminal Justice, and the STEM Program.
For more information, click here.
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SCHOOL NEWS NETWORK
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Our district is a proud partner of School News Network, visit their site for news items about EGR and other local schools!
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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.
The West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology (a nonprofit organization with a mission of providing equitable access to opportunity) offers summer camps in fine arts and digital media to middle and high school students. We have four sessions this summer and camps include video game design, 3D modeling and animation, ceramics, music production, photography, sewing, painting, digital illustration, etc.
All details are here: https://wmcat.coursestorm.com
CQL Girls Who Code Field Trip ~ Monday, May 20th from 4 to 6 pm
CQL, is a digital agency providing software strategy, design, and development services to businesses. Some of our clients include Merrell, Sperry, Keds, PetSmart, Petco, and Costa Sunglasses. Our team tries to stay active in community outreach efforts, and one of those activities is designed to expose young women to the careers available in the software design and development industry. The number of participants is limited to 20 and is set as a first come first served opportunity through this invitation. Please use the link CQL Girls Who Code Field Trip to learn more and/or register. |
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