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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Information related to winter testing may be found here.
Katie McIntosh
Assistant Principal
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Parent Resources
Your student is continuing to grow and enhance their skills through our social and emotional (SEL) learning program. So far, they have practiced managing strong thoughts and feelings, and worked to strengthen their social awareness skills.
Over the next four weeks students will focus on relationship skills, which include strategies for developing and maintaining connections with others. Relationships bring joy, connection, and support to our lives. In order to have strong and healthy relationships, students must learn how to handle conflict, communicate effectively, and nurture their connections so that they can grow in healthy ways.
This week's topic is: Establishing Relationships
Making new friends and meeting new people in middle school comes with more challenges than in elementary school. Many challenges can surface as students grow, including differing interests and hobbies among friends, increased focus on relationships with peers, and increased difficulties with meeting new people that stem from a greater awareness of the thoughts of others. Students will focus on gaining concrete skills and strategies for forming new relationships, including skills for problem-solving around barriers and challenging negative thoughts.
To strengthen this lesson, try this activity with your student at home:
When your student expresses concern and hesitancy about trying a new social hobby or talking to someone new, validate their fears and encourage them to 1) challenge any negative thoughts they might be having, and 2) be bold and face their fears! Bonus: set a small reward for your student if they choose to face their fears.
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Our next general PTO Meeting is January 27th at 8:30 in the Learning Commons. The EGRHS LYD Parent Advisory Board will be presenting at this meeting.
Check us out on Facebook
Follow the MSPTO on Facebook. See updates on events, volunteer information, and important school related updates. Click here to find us.
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Science Olympiad Update
We have had a great start to the year, keep up the good work. We will have our first general (whole team) meeting on Tuesday, January 31st at 7 PM in Mr. Vance's room. Please let us know if you have any questions.
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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 for this week are:
Cameron Hartfield, 6th Grade
Addie Huyser, 7th Grade
Elsa VanDeven, 8th Grade
Lukas Wing, 8th Grade
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Lost Items
Please encourage your student to visit the lost and found located near the entrance to the cafeteria. Unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the second trimester.
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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
Ski Club will meet at Cannonsburg from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Students should look for the flag on the deck, where they will find a parent volunteer to help in case of emergencies.
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Adventure awaits! Save the date of Saturday, April 22 for the East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation’s fundraiser of the year.
HURRAH! Adventure Awaits will bring our entire community together to celebrate our schools and explore all the possibilities the Foundation provides for our students. HURRAH! Adventure Awaits will transform Wege Plaza overlooking Reeds Lake into an outdoor oasis, providing hundreds of happy campers with a spectacular night of food, fun, music and more to benefit our schools. It will be a great night for a great cause. We want you to be a part of it and you’ll want to be there.
More information, including sponsorship opportunities and ticket information, is coming soon. The adventure begins Saturday, April 22.
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Announcements & Upcoming Events
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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