Principal's Message
Dear EGRMS Families,
Please click on the East logo for this week's personal video message from Mr. Dykhouse.
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If you are unable to view the video, please see the slides posted HERE.
Sincerely,
Jeff Dykhouse
Principal
Twitter: @EGRMSPrincipal
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Parent Resources
Getting active: Increasing physical activity has been shown to improve mood and motivation. Getting active is a simple strategy students can use to help improve their moods when they notice they’re feeling low.
To strengthen this lesson, try this activity with your student at home:
Set family activity goals. Detail the chosen activity (e.g., an evening walk), how frequently you will do it (e.g., 3 times per week), and what barriers might get in the way and how you will problem-solve around them (e.g., If your student has a late practice on Wednesday, you might plan to do the walk on Thursday). Feel free to use the Planning to Get Active guide to organize your goals.
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EGRMS Student Council is partnering with EGRHS Student Council members to support Blue Star Moms next week to highlight our Veterans Day Celebration on Friday, November 11, 2022.
Blue Star Moms are moms who have united to support their children who are on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and those children who are veterans. Items such as shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, twin bed sheets with 14 in deep pockets, electrolyte powder packets, single packets of instant coffee, sunscreen 50 SPF, playing cards, disposable razors, Clear Eyes, Nail clippers, body and face wash, beef jerky, peanuts, Twizzlers, Ziplock Gallon freezer bags, Gatorade powder, microwave popcorn, peanut butter squeeze packs, sunflower seeds, etc. Items will be collected from November 7th through November 11th. Students may bring items to the main office.
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Science Olympiad
Middle School Science Olympiad will be starting soon! Science Olympiad is an after school activity where students work on different events related to Science, Engineering, and Coding. Events include studying topics such as Biology, Astronomy, or Physics, building devices such as airplanes, trebuchets, or bridges, or completing labs related to Chemistry or Crime Scene Investigation.
There will be an Informational Meeting in the Middle School Cafeteria at 7 PM on Tuesday, November 29. Please see Mr. Vance or Mr. Burke if you have any questions.
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2022 Scholastic Book Fair
Our Scholastic Book Fair at the Middle School has come to an end, but our online Book Fair will continue thru Nov. 6th. If you have any unused eWallets, these can be used on the website. All sales thru this link will count towards the success of the Book Fair. Please see the link below.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/eastgrandrapidsmiddlesch
Thank you to all who supported our Book Fair this year. We appreciate those who attended the fair and all the volunteers who made it possible. Thank you for making it a great success.
Erin Lopez and Jackie Deane
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Music Boosters Fall Fundraiser
The time is now for you to purchase ham, cheesecake, soup, or salsa to support the music programs of EGR middle school. The EGR Music Boosters' annual fundraiser happens now through November 18. Items can be purchased online at https://go.dojiggy.io/egrmusicboostersfall
Parents of music students received a letter and all others can visit our online store to make a purchase. Even if you're not interested in the items, you can also donate directly to the Boosters or purchase a ham for our partner, the Baxter Community Center. The top selling students in each grade will receive a $25 gift certificate to the Gaslight Village business of their choice. Email musicboostersegr@gmail.com with any questions.
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Lost & Found
Please encourage your student to check the lost and found. As of the end of the trimester, November 11, remaining items will be donated.
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Current COVID-19 Guidance
If your child tests positive for COVID-19, 5 days of isolation is recommended. Individuals may return any time during days 6-10 if their symptoms are largely resolved and fever-free without the use of medication. It is also recommended that a mask be worn on days 6-10. Each school is required to report all communicable diseases to the Kent County Health Department (KCHD). If your child tests positive for COVID-19, please notify your building administrator. Thank you for helping keep everyone safe!
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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!”
Our winners this week are:
Ella Martin, 6th Grade
Makenna Soules, 7th Grade
Addie Armstrong, 8th Grade
Lauren Hecksel, 8th Grade
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The next Student Council meeting is today in room 206. Any student is welcome to attend and join the Student Council.
The Student Council has $50 grants available to support the needs of Middle School Clubs. Club members can apply for funds under the guidance of their faculty advisor. The Student Council will review grant requests at their meetings. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Applications are available in the Main Office.
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Below is a link to complete the Volunteer Consent form for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. Please note this form must be completed at least 24 hours prior to coming in to work with students. Please call the middle school office, 616-235-7551, to confirm your form submission.
2022-2023 Volunteer Consent Form
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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 2022-2023. 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 website. 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 is private and 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.
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Last week, the Foundation Former Board Member Breakfast featured a presentation about the classroom Tower Gardens that enable kids to learn about biology, chemistry, ecology, and more in a fun, hands-on way. Current and former Foundation board members saw videos from middle school science teacher Becky Martin and her students as well as Breton Downs fourth grade teacher Cheryl Radecki and her students. The audience was also treated to a live, in-person presentation by Wealthy fifth grade teacher Megan Miller (herself a former Foundation board member) and three of her students: Mara Catlin, Wynn Stein, and Stella Chung. It's wonderful to see how today's students and our former board members, some separated by 80 years of age, share the same enthusiasm for learning.
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Announcements & Upcoming Events
The Friends of the EGR Library is hosting a Used Book Sale for the community this coming November 4,5,6. The event is at the EGR Community Center. Friday is a members only sale, Sunday is a "bag sale" so all the books one can fit in a bag are $10 total. Credit cards, Venmo, cash and checks accepted.
More information can be found on our website: https://www.friendsoftheegrlibrary.org/ and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheEGRLibrary
You can also link to the Book Sale Poster which will be up around town this week.
Santa Claus Girls
Santa Claus Girls of Kent Co. (SCG) is once again reaching out to local schools to notify families whose children may benefit from gift donations for the 2022 holiday season. Please review this flyer for more information.
SCG is a non-profit organization that provides both toys and clothing items to children ages 12 and under in time for Christmas. Presents are gift wrapped and delivered to the children’s residence on Saturday, December 10 by volunteer drivers to be received by a parent or caregiver.
EGRHS Tutoring Club for EGRMS - Every Tuesday we will be offering free tutoring sessions at 3 p.m. for middle schoolers needing additional assistance in any subject. Our first session will be tomorrow, September 20th, in the High School Learning Commons. Information regarding this opportunity may be found here. Please note, filling out the form is required every week to participate in the sessions. Please use this link to sign up.
EGRMS Daily Announcements may be found here.
For more upcoming events, please be sure to check with your child and reference the MS Calendar which may be found here.
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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! |
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