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

We are working on completing both M-Step and MAP testing and will be calling students from class to wrap this up.  

Sincerely,
Heather McKinney-Rewa
Assistant Principal

Updates 

• NEW: In accordance with the CDC and KCHD recommendations, all staff and students must continue to wear a mask when inside the school building regardless of their vaccine status. While outdoors, students may choose to take their masks off if they prefer, but social distancing is still recommended. 

• To keep you informed and be as transparent as possible, the district developed two EGRPS COVID-19 summary tables that list weekly and cumulative positive cases.  The summaries can be found here.  These tables are updated weekly.  Please reach out to Jeff Dykhouse if you have any additional questions.

• Please continue to complete the Student Screener at home each morning before sending your child(ren) to school. 

• Please encourage your student to be mindful of bringing a mask to school each day. 

• We have received questions on domestic or international travel and whether students should quarantine. There are no current requirements for students who travel domestically or internationally. However, the KCHD recommends that anyone traveling to areas of the United States or the world that have high rates of COVID-19 consider a 14-day quarantine upon return.  A link to travel information may be found here.

•  Please use this link to order both food & milk: online form 

Field Day
We are seeking volunteers to assist with our Field Day!  Those interested will be facilitating a group activity for our students.  Groups will rotate through your station at intervals.  Please check-in at the main office where you will receive station instructions along with a map of locations and plan to be outside for the entire morning.  A few things to note:

• Volunteers are required to be vaccinated and wear a mask.
• If you are not vaccinated and would still like to volunteer, please contact mkastane@egrps.org for available opportunities. 

6th: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4bafac29a2ff2-field

7th: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4bafac29a2ff2-7thgrade 

MS PTO Zoom General Meeting ~ Thursday, May 27th
The time has been changed to 10:00 a.m.  Please use the zoom link to attend:  https://egrps-org.zoom.us/j/91951201035

Our Guest Speaker will be Ms. Alisha Meneely, Outreach Director of the Michigan Child Protection Registry, who will discuss the Michigan Child Protection Registry and internet safety.  Please don't miss this important meeting.

The East Grand Rapids High School tutoring club is offering free tutoring to any middle school student.  Please view the flyer here for more information about the program and how to register your child to attend.

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: 

Elise Hunter, 6th Grade
Audrey Krajewski, 8th Grade
Spencer Astrauskas, 8th Grade

Summer Learning Opportunities

• Kent Intermediate School District (KISD) - Summer camps are BACK! The KISD assembled a comprehensive list of academic camps to help your student explore an area of interest, or have fun learning about a new one. Camps serving PreK – 12th grade in a wide variety of subject areas are available. Check out our list of local summer programs here!

• Grand Valley State, MiSTEM Consortium and Camp Invention are partnering to host a virtual summer STEM camp the week of June 14-18. 

  • Please click here for information.

• Summer Writing Opportunity ~ Please click here for information on a Writing Camp sponsored by Grand Valley State University.

Registration for 2021-2022 Preschool and Child Care opened on March 1st, for current or previously enrolled families, and on, March 15th, for new families.  Below are links to a Virtual Open House video, the Child Care Informational Flyer and the Preschool Informational flyer. Information can also be found on the district website on the Enrollment page.

Virtual Open House video
Child Care Info Flyer
Preschool Info flyer

As this extraordinary school year winds down, would you like to recognize your children’s teachers in a meaningful way? Have school staff members made a difference in your children’s lives? Consider giving them STAR Awards from the Foundation. 

STAR (Staff member and Teacher Appreciation and Recognition) 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 for your favorite teacher or staff member and either present it to them or give it to you to present it yourself. Best of all, your donation will go toward funding enhancement grants that enable our teachers to offer our kids educational opportunities that are second to none. To honor a teacher or staff member quickly and easily, visit the STAR awards page on our website.     

• Attention all Middle School Female Athletes:  The Varsity Women’s Field Hockey Team is hosting a Meet / Greet / & Learn event on Mehney Field at 3pm next Tuesday, May 11th.  Any aspiring players - or anyone wanting to learn more about the sport and program - are encouraged to attend.  Come have a doughnut, meet the High School players, talk to the coaches, and hear about some summer camp and clinic opportunities.  Whether you’ve played before or are brand new to the sport, we want to talk to YOU!!  
• Looking to spruce up your yard this spring?  The EGR Team Boosters Mulch Sale runs from April 1 to June 1 – you can find information at www.egrteamboosters.com.  Remember all fundraising proceeds support EGR student-athletes!
• 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.