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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

The State of Michigan is requiring students enrolled in grades K-8 to take a benchmark assessment in reading and math several times during the school year. East Grand Rapids Middle School has in the past administered the MAP assessment in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.

The schedule below includes times and dates for all assessment locations, grade levels, and subjects. 

  • ELA make-up dates: January 25, 26, 27
  • Math: January 31 and February 1
  • Math make-up dates: February 7, 8, 9
 

Students will be using personal devices for taking the tests. Please make sure your student has a device and that it is fully charged each day.

 

For any questions regarding MAP testing, please contact me at kmcintos@egrps.org. Thank you for your support.

 

Sincerely,
Katie McIntosh
Assistant Principal


Edison new COVID-19 cases in single digits, a first since September -  centraljersey.com

The next Vaccination Clinic is scheduled for February 8th, 2022, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m.

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


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.



 

     

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 are:

Finley Grashuis, 6th Grade
David Putt, 7th Grade
Owen Cavera, 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.
 
Meeting Dates:
 
Wednesday, February 2nd - Student Council Board Game Hangout
 
Monday, February 28th 
 
Monday, March 14th 
 
Monday, April 18th 
 
Monday, May 9th 

This Wednesday, January 26th, is our next official Ski Club gathering at Cannonsburg from 5 - 7 p.m.  We will meet every week from now through February.  See you there!




 

 Reminders from the PTO:

  1. Revised schedule for Tuesday 1/25, Thursday 1/27, Tuesday 2/01 and Thursday 2/03. School will be dismissed at 2:32 on these days.

  2. Math Tutoring with Math teachers is available for middle schoolers on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-3:45 PM.

  3. EGRMS Spring sports: Contact EGR Parks & Rec Department to register at 616-949-1750. 

  4. Contact Shannyn Fasbender at 616-949-1750 if you are interested in coaching EGRMS Track and Field.  

  5. Nominations for 2022-23 PTO Executive Board will be accepted in February.  Google Form will be posted in next week's newsletter and FB page.  Please ask Layla Kuhl or Beth Chappus if you have interest and/or questions.  Email: mspto@egrps.org.

  6. Teacher Mini Grant proposals will be reviewed at the February executive board meeting.  We have $4,400 left in our budget to award to enhance the MS educational experience.





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! 




 

BIG CHECK DAY IS ALMOST HERE!

At the end of this month, the Foundation will be presenting big checks to the teachers whose grants were approved in the second semester grant cycle. Thanks to our donors, we have nearly $100,000 to fund classroom enhancements. Look for more photos and videos from Big Check Day soon!

 



EGRHS will be presenting the One Act Play COMPETITION PIECE.

A fun and satirical comedy.  Three groups of students are preparing for a drama competition.  The Preppies have lots of rehearsal time and choose a romance.  The Metal heads decide to do a typical teen problem play in one week and the Arties wants to do a one-act version of King Lear as an Ancient Greek Tragedy.  Fun ensues!
Advance Online Tickets are available at

https://egrhspac.ludus.com/15025


Tickets will also be available at the Door for $8.00 Students and $10.00 Adults.  General Seating.

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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