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Erie Middle School, Pre AP Focus School
Todd Bissell, Principal
Dr. Rachel Heide, Assistant Principal
Erie Middle School Tiger Community,
The school year is off to a fantastic start. The students have returned with a
lot of energy and they are ready to learn.
Our iPad rollout events were very successful. We are very excited about this
new technology for Erie Middle School. The teachers will be able to enhance and
enrich the learning within their classes by using this devise.
Thanks to everyone who attended the New Family Orientation Night and our
Back to School Night events. They were all well attended. If you would like to tour
the school please let me know and I can make arrangements.
A special thanks to the 8
th
grade WEB leaders. They came to school a few
days early for a training to assist the 6
th
graders feel welcome at Erie Middle School.
This fantastic program they put on helped the 6
th
graders transition into Erie Middle.
Thanks to the parents for bringing these leaders into school early and the WEB staff
who trained them. The 6
th
grade students had a fun and educational first day with
our WEB team.
Our annual Magazine fundraiser kicked off on Wednesday August 27th and
will run until Tuesday September 9
th
. Last year money was raised to support and
enhance classroom supplies and materials. We appreciate all the support and par-
ticipation that have given us the opportunity to provide high quality education to our
Erie Middle School students. The participation of the entire Erie Middle School Com-
munity will make the magazine sales a success.
We have many exciting events planned for this school year. From concerts to
clubs to athletic events, there are many ways for students to be involved at school.
We encourage all students to become active members of the Erie Middle School
Community. To stay current with the events at Erie Middle School please visit our
webpage and Facebook site.
Volleyball and Cross Country have started. Coaches and athletes are busy
preparing themselves for the upcoming games.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel
free to contact me.

Todd Bissell
EMS Principal
Yearbooks can be purchased
online at ems.stvrain.k12.co.us.
Click on the yearbook link to or-
der. Yearbooks are currently $22;
this price will go up September
10th, so order early!
SAY CHEESE!
School Portraits
Thursday, Sept. 4th
Watch for order
forms to come
home !

8th grade
Washington D.C.
Parent Meeting

Wednesday, Sept. 3rd
5:00-6:00 p.m
Cafetorium
MAGAZINE FUNDRAISER
TURN IN
WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 10TH
HELP SUPPORT EMS!!
ATTENDANCE LINE NUMBER720-652-8289
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1
LABOR DAY

NO SCHOOL

2

Cross Country
Practice 3:15-4:15

Volleyball Practice
3:15-4:45
3
Late Start
10:30

Cross Country
Practice
3:15-4:15

Volleyball
Practice
3:15-4:45

NJHS Meeting
3:15-4:15
4

Picture Day

Cross Country
Practice
3:15-4:15

Volleyball
Practice
3:15-4:45


5


Volleyball
Practice
3:15-4:45

Art C lub
3:05-4:15
8 9
Cross Country Prac-
tice
3:15-4:15

Volleyball
Practice
3:15-4:45

Chess Club
3:05-4:00
Rm. C105
10
Magazine
Fundraiser turn
in
Cross Country
Practice
3:15-4:15

Volleyball
Practice
3:15-4:45
11
NJHS Meeting
3:15-4:15

Cross Country
Practice
3:15-4:15

Volleyball
Practice
3:15-4:45


12

Volleyball
Practice
3:15-4:45

Art Club
3:05-4:15
15 16 Cross Country
Practice
3:15-4:15

Volleyball
Practice
3:15-4:45

Chess Club
3:05-400

17
Cross Country Meet
Sunset MS
3:30

Volleyball
Practice
3:15-4:45

18
Cross Country
Practice
3:15-4:15

Volleyball
Practice
3:15-4:45


19 Cross Country
Practice
3:15-4:15

Volleyball
Practice
3:15-4:45

Art Club
3:05-4:15
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23 Cross Country
Practice
3:15-4:15

Volleyball
Practice
3:15-4:45

Chess Club
3:05-4:00
24
Cross Country
Practice
3:15-4:15

Volleyball
Practice
3:15-4:45
25
Cross Country
Practice
3:15-4:15

Volleyball
Practice
3:15-4:45
26 Cross Country
Mead
Stampede 3:30

Volleyball
Practice
3:15-4:45

Art Club
3:05-4:15
29 30 Cross Country
Practice
3:15-4:15

Volleyball
Practice
3:15-4:45

Chess Club
3:054:00

EMS Activity Calendar
SEPTEMBER 2014 Denotes Orange Days
Its Time To...


We have kicked off our annual magazine drive
and here is how you can help:
1 - Go to www.APMags.com and register.
Our school code is: HELPERIE
2 - Register your students and have some fun by
customizing your page.
3 Send Emails to all your family and friends.

You can purchase through the catalog, online or make a donation.
Each $15 donation equals one prize credit.

Thanks for supporting our school in this important program.



GIFTED/TALENTED IDENTIFICATION


Each year, schools in St. Vrain Valley School District complete a process to identify students who
demonstrate exceptional ability or performance in one or more academic areas and may, therefore, qualify
for Gifted/Talented educational services. These students usually perform at least two years above grade
level in their strength area(s) and require additional academic challenges in order to support their continued
educational growth and progress. In addition, they usually demonstrate characteristics of unique creativity
and high motivation in their strength areas.


The search for gifted/talented students begins with an opportunity for parents and/or teachers to refer
students for review. Once referrals are received, a team of educators reviews student CSAP data,
standardized test scores, rating scales and other school data to determine student eligibility.


If you believe that your child qualifies and would benefit from district Gifted/Talented services, please pick
up a nomination form from your school office, or contact your schools Gifted/Talented resource teacher or
liaison: Jennifer Saless.

Nominations are due by September 12, 2014.


Jennifer Saless
EMS Special Education Teacher/ Gifted/Talented School Liasion
303-828-3391
saless_jennifer@svvsd.org







A
Note From the Health Clerks Desk






We appreciate your efort in having your child immunized and bringing in the updated immunizaton rec-
ords. Now the process begins of entering over 200 records. Thank you for your patence.
We will contnue to collect updated immunizaton records as well as Food Allergy Plans, Asthma Care Plans
and medicaton WITH medicaton forms. All of which must be signed by a doctor and a parent / guardian.

Requirements for administering medicaton at school are as follows per district requirements:
Physician needs to fill out and sign a Permission for Medication form please see below for a blank one.

A parent / guardian needs to sign the form

The medicaton name & dosage must match the form. NO EXCEPTIONS.


When you are ready to turn forms into the school, here are the optons:
Bring them to the Main Office at Erie Middle School
Email them to meadows_nicole@svvsd.org

Fax them to school at 720-652-8293 (Note new fax number since April 2014)

COUNSELING CORNER
Role of a Middle School Counselor

Middle school is a very difficult time for most students. It is a time of personal exploration, a time to seek
out one's own identity, and physiologically a time of rapid growth. Coupled together, these two attributes of
the middle school aged student produces much insecurity and fear.
The middle school counselor provides expertise in establishing program development, design of program
implementation, and evaluation of everything from large scale education programs to dealing with particular
ailing individuals.
Typical middle school counseling involves assessments of current situations in school, in particular programs
and in the individual. The goals are to create an environment where each and every student is able to find
confidence in themselves and believe in their own competence as learners.





Middle School Counseling Services

Middle school counselors provide support and services in a variety of ways. In the educational environment,
the middle school counselor will provide academic skills support, study and test-taking skills, and will occa-
sionally discuss career options even though students may be years away from stepping out on their own. Ca-
reer planning has proven to be a successful motivator for many school counselors.
In the student management areas, middle school counselors will provide information about coping strategies
for students who have undergone some element of stress or tragedy. They will also aid in the development of
students' abilities to create positive peer relationships.
A difficult problem for any parent or educator of middle school students is the fact that during this age, many
students begin relying more heavily on other students for guidance and acceptance than parents. Therefore,
helping create strong decision-making abilities is a high priority for middle school counselors.
One further task that has unfortunately become a higher priority for middle school counselors is sex educa-
tion. Promiscuity for middle school students has steadily been on the rise. In an effort to reduce teenage
pregnancies, middle school counselors have been needing to step up their efforts on sex education and devel-
opment of self-confidence in order to help students make better decisions for themselves.






Sixth Grade
Teo Rabillard is our boy student of the month. He is setting a great example by be-
ing engaged in every class, polite, respectful, helpful, and always prepared to
learn! Great job, Teo!

Maddie Hays is our girl student of the month and has started the year with a bang.
She is organized and helpful to those around her. Maddie is polite, kind and smiles!
Way to ROAR, Maddie!



Seventh Grade
Mariah Veve is a great example of what it means to ROAR for other students. Mari-
ah not only works hard and brings her A game in the classroom but is also kind and
generous to other students outside of the classroom as well. She is always ready to
lend a helping hand and can always be counted on to provide great insight in class-
room discussions. Great job!
Mariah!

Daniel Trujillo fits right in with the ROARing spirit of EMS. He has been respectful
towards all his peers and teachers and is set to have a good year ahead of him in the
classroom. We are happy to have Daniel with us at EMS and know he will be a good
example as student of the month.












Eighth Grade
Braidy Bristow is a model student. She is kind to everyone, works hard and asks ques-
tions. She makes an effort to challenge herself further when she has mastered a con-
cept. All these great qualities plus her focus in class makes her an easy choice for student
of the month. Way to go, Braidy!


Parker Hogan is a new student at Erie Middle School who is making his mark. Parker is
funny, smart, well organized and outgoing. Parker asks good questions in class and is very
polite everywhere in the building. We are happy to have you on our team, Parker. Way to
ROAR!









These students will have their picture displayed in the main office and receive a large one topping pizza for
lunch the last Friday of the month, so please come up at your lunchtime today to let us know what you would
like!

Lunch is $3.00 Individual Milk is .$50


You can make lunch pre-payments at svvsd/nutritionservices.org