EEM 6th Graders: We have missed you!!!
We look forward to seeing you back at EEM tomorrow morning (Friday, October 16th). Please remember to bring your Chromebook AND your charger (we will be exchanging them for new ones), your student planner, and any other supplies you need to be a successful learner.
EEM - Parents NWEA Map growth results went home with students today (Virtual Learners - your reports will be mailed this week). Please review with students. Teachers are using results to target instruction. REMINDER: Tomorrow, October 14 is a Virtual Day for EEM (6-8) students.
EEM - REMINDER: Flu Shot Clinic Thursday, Oct. 15. Forms are available here https://bit.ly/33H3TlE, can be picked up at the front office, or can be filled out Oct. 15th. Also, Wednesday, Oct. 14 is a Virtual Learning Day for all students.
EEM - REMINDER: Picture day is Tuesday, October 13, paper order forms were sent home last week. Money and orders forms are submitted directly to the photographer; however, we strongly encourage you to visit https://my.lifetouch.com and use Picture Day ID: EVT46WMTB to pre-order here. Also, reminder: Wednesday, Oct. 14 is a Virtual Learning Day for all students.
EEM - Virtual Learners & 6th Grade: Picture Day [Oct. 13] & Flu Shots [Oct. 15]. Students are invited to participate in picture day and the flu shot clinic. Both days: we will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. with a goal finish time of 8:50. Pictures are used for yearbook [if you would like to purchase we encourage you to visit https://my.lifetouch.com and use Picture Day ID: EVT46WMTB to pre-order]. Flu Shot Clinic forms are available here https://bit.ly/33H3TlE, can be picked up at the front office, or can be filled out Oct. 15th. Both days will be first-come first-serve, please line up as we do for afternoon pick-up.
EEM - Picture day is Tuesday, October 13, paper order forms will be sent home tomorrow (distributed during Jacket Time). Money and orders forms are submitted directly to the photographer; however, we encourage you to visit https://my.lifetouch.com and use Picture Day ID: EVT46WMTB to pre-order here.
Virtual Learners and 6th graders - we will send out a separate communication later this week with details for your pictures.
EEM - The safety of our students is our top priority, there has been a positive Covid case at EEM. All probable close contacts (PCCs) have been contacted by school administration. To effectively maintain a safely supervised learning environment, we are temporarily transitioning all 6th grade students to virtual learning. Students will return to onsite instruction Friday, October 16th. As we prepared for: teachers will be actively engaged with learners via our Canvas Learning Management System. We apologize for the inconvenience, if you have any questions please call the EEM office at 501.261.6565.
EEM - Good evening, EEM families! Tomorrow is an early release day (1:30 p.m.) for PK-5th P/T Conferences. A note from Nurse Courtney: Flu shot forms may be submitted any time before 10/15! If you need another form, contact us and one will be sent home with your child! I encourage everyone to take advantage of this FREE service from ADH.
Nurse Courtney's October Newsletter: https://bit.ly/2Snits3
EEM - we look forward to seeing your child tomorrow for NWEA MAP Growth Science testing. Please begin dropping off at 8:00 a.m. - the test will begin at 8:15 a.m. Please have your child bring a charged device, pencil, and their charger.
EEM - Good evening virtual families:
Make-up opportunities for NWEA MAP Growth
- Math: Tues, Sept. 29 (8:15 - 10:15 a.m.) in the gym
- English: Wed, Sept. 30 (8:15 - 10:15 a.m.) in the gym
The Science assessment will be Fri., Oct. 2 (8:15 - 10:15 a.m.) in the cafeteria - please confirm your registration for the Science assessment here: https://bit.ly/347ZcjT
(no need to confirm for Math or English make-up sessions)
Curious about NWEA MAP Growth? Watch this brief introduction: https://vimeo.com/230226438
Reminder for SSD Families:
Sept. 28
We will have EARLY DISMISSAL at 1:30 PM for all students. P/T Conferences will be held virtually for Grades 6 - 12.
Oct. 2
We will have a VIRTUAL DAY for all students. Students will be given assignments for remote learning, but there will be no LIVE instruction (online or onsite).
Oct. 5
We will have EARLY DISMISSAL at 1:30 PM for all students. P/T Conferences will be held virtually for Grades PK - 5.
EEM - Reminder: Today is a virtual day for all EEM students. We look forward to seeing our onsite/blended learners back on campus tomorrow morning. (EEE and EEI are open for on-site instruction)
EEM - Thank you to those who have confirmed your child's participation in tomorrow's NWEA MAP testing. Fortunately, we were able to honor all requested times (8:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.). You may begin dropping off your child 15 minutes prior to the planned start time (7:45 a.m. or 12:45 a.m.). Students are scheduled to take the Reading and Math assessments. Today, we learned we will also be administering the Science assessment next week. If time permits, we will give your child the opportunity to complete the Science assessment tomorrow. These assessments are a baseline for your students academic growth this year, the results will be used by teachers to determine areas of support for your child.
LOGISTICS: Pick-up and drop-off will be in the parking lot along Arch Street. Students will enter and exit through the glass doors leading into the cafeteria. In the event a student does not finish, the assessment can be paused and resumed at a later date. We anticipate completing test sessions at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. - please plan to pick up your child at the end of their respective testing time.
Please ensure your child brings their fully charged Chromebook.
Meant to register but didn't get a chance? It's not too late! Confirm your child's seat here: https://bit.ly/3iOGGD6.
EEM: Tomorrow (Tues., Sept. 22) students will take the Math portion of our new NWEA MAP Growth Standardized Assessment (takes the place of ACT Aspire Interim). Please help us remind student to get a good nights rest, eat a good breakfast, and report to their Jacket Time class. We look forward to seeing Virtual learners Wed. Sept. 23 (register here https://bit.ly/3iOGGD6 to confirm your seat). Wed. Sept. 23 will be a Virtual Day for all "Blended Learners".
EEM - "Teaching is a wonderful way to learn" - Dr. Carol S. Dweck. Students blew Ms. Pitts away as they taught her (and their peers) about a standard they have learned so far. Students chose if they would rather teach about noun types, verb types, or subjects and predicates.
EEM - This week students in Mrs. Davis's class created melodies with their name using Chrome Music Lab. Check out the musical designs!
EEM Virtual Families: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 our virtual learners will participate in the new NWEA MAP Growth Assessment (Math & Reading). This assessment replaces the ACT Aspire Interim and will allow us to assess your child's current academic progress. Please complete the NWEA Growth Assessment Survey (https://bit.ly/3iOGGD6) to let us know when your student will be at EEM to take the assessments.
In consideration of your selection of the SSD Virtual Academy, please note: this assessment will be on a day when other students will not be in the building. Safety is our number one priority, the cafeteria will be sanitized between the morning and afternoon sessions and your child will be physically distanced from other learners. Students will take both the Reading and Math portion of the test to minimize the number of days they will come on-site. If you have any questions about this assessment please e-mail or call Mr. Westfall (Assistant Principal/Test Coordinator) [alanwestfall@sheridanschools.org or 501.261.6565]
EEM - Thursday, September 17 students will take the Reading portion of our new NWEA MAP Growth Standardized Assessment (takes the place of ACT Aspire Interim). Please help us remind student to get a good nights rest, eat a good breakfast, and report to their Jacket Time class. We are working on a day for our Virtual learners to come on site to take the assessment (details will be forthcoming).
EEM - 7th graders showcased their knowledge of lab safety in a digital escape room in Mrs. Teague's science class! Check out some of the sample puzzles - are you smarter than a 7th grader?
EEM - Students in Mrs. Threet's 6th grade reading classes are practicing direct characterization while playing an old favorite game of Guess Who! They're able to virtually work together, and guess other students characters in their groups by using the Canvas discussion board.
