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Principal's Message


Dear EGRMS Families,

Please click on the East logo for this week's personal video message from Mr. Dykhouse.



Sincerely,
Jeff Dykhouse
Principal
Twitter: @EGRMSPrincipal


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Updates 
Due to COVID-19, we are continuing many of our safety procedures from last school year, which are in alignment with the guidelines provided by the Kent County Health Department (KCHD). Our staff will maintain what we know to be at the heart of teaching and learning; strong, positive relationships. We appreciate your cooperation, understanding and support in keeping our students and staff safe. District information on COVID-19 is available on our website linked here.

Student Covid-19 Health Screener
Please remember to screen your student each morning by using this 
this link to access the student symptom screener.  





Hot lunch service has returned for the 2021-22 school year and is available to all students at no charge.  Free school lunches must be ordered online in advance to ensure adequate food is prepared.  This 
form is simple and quick. Menus and other information can be found on the form.

Breakfast is served at the middle school from 7:30 - 7:45 a.m. Students are invited to enjoy a FREE hot or cold breakfast, now that's a great start to a school day! 


 




Science Olympiad is back! 

Science Olympiad is an after-school activity available to all middle school students (grade 6-8). Students choose from 23 different events ranging from meteorology to coding to building rubber band powered airplanes.

We will have an informational meeting for parents and students on Monday, November 29th at 7 PM in the cafeteria. Please see Mr. Vance or Mr. Burke if you have any questions. 



The EGRMS PTO will be hosting refreshments after the Veterans Day assembly on Thursday, November 11th. We're looking for some help with set-up and donations. Please see the sign-up genius link below.

All donations will need to be dropped off to the office by 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10th.  If you're signing-up for "set-up" on 11/11 @ 8am, please contact Sommer Dockery at sommer.dockery@gmail.com. Thank you for your continued generosity!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EAFA82BA2FF2-veterans




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BRAVO to the cast and crew of Sherlock Holmes and the 1st Baker Street Irregular! 
These talented students performed four shows last week.  PTO is proud to support these hard working students.  Thank you to all of our PTO members and donors for your financial support. 

 


 


The 6th Grade party was a big success! Thank you to all of those who volunteered for the event, but a special thank you to our committee chairs, Maika Sharpe, Jammie Lober, and Megan Freudigmann. 



 

     

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!” 
 

This week's winners are:

Jameson Schnieder, 6th Grade
Natalie Chappus, 7th Grade
Delilah Scott, 8th Grade


It's not too late to join the Student Council

All Students are welcome to be a part of the Student Council.  Simply attend the next meeting to help plan school events and student life. Meetings start at 3:00 pm and meet in room 206.  Email Mrs. Bonner with any questions.
 

Monday, November 15th (Room 206)
Monday, December 6th (Room 206) 

 

 

Middle School Ski Club

 

The East Grand Rapids Middle School would like to invite all students to join an informal ski club at Cannonsburg for the winter of 2021-2022.  Students and ALL family members have the opportunity to purchase discounted lift tickets in the form of a punch card. The cards have other benefits as well!  You may use these tickets ANY time, but we will also organize Middle School ski nights/weekends when we see some good powder.  

 

Transportation to Cannonsburg will NOT be provided, but we will plan to meet by the fire pits and get kids on the slopes with their friends.  If this sounds like something your child would like to get involved in this school year, please sign up at Cannonsburg’s webite.  The form linked above can also be sent to school, but Cannonsburg prefers we use the website to sign up.  

 

All participants should fill out this form so that you’re not left out of any communications.  You can also search Facebook for our group: EGRMS Ski Club.  This Facebook group can be used by anyone to coordinate rides, times to use your passes, and share pictures.  If you have any questions, please contact the Ski Club advisor Amy Marlow at amarlow@egrps.org.  

 

Thank a Teacher, Coach, or Staff Member a STAR Award

As we head into the season of giving thanks, you can recognize teachers and staff members for their hard work by giving them STAR (Staff member and Teacher Appreciation and Recognition) awards from the Foundation. You can also recognize coaches for all they did this fall. 

STAR Awards honor outstanding teachers or staff members for going above and beyond for our students. For a $20 donation to the Foundation, we’ll produce a STAR Award and either present it directly to the recipient or give it to you to present it yourself. Best of all, your donation will go toward funding enhancement grants that enable our schools to offer our kids educational opportunities that are second to none. To honor someone quickly and easily, visit the STAR awards page on our website

And remember: Save the date of Saturday, March 26, 2022 for the Foundation’s spring event, Hurrah! Together Again! Planning for the event is underway. You won’t want to miss it!

Announcements & Upcoming Events
  • Tutoring Club: please click this link to learn more about tutoring opportunities and connect to their website.  
  • 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.


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