Staff Update Week of October 12, 2026
Important Dates
10/13- Jaimie Smith Learning Walk Day
10/15- 7th Grade Zoo Field Trip
10/16- PD Day (Records Day)
10/20- Fire Drill (start of 3rd period)
10/23- PBIS Assembly (Adjusted Bell Schedule)
10/26- Jack B at EMS (6th-8th periods)
10/27- Picture Retake Day
10/28- EMS Parent Teacher Conferences
10/30- Jail the Teacher Day
11/13- 1st Quarter Academic Awards
11/17- Band Concert 7pm
11/25-11/30 Thanksgiving Break
Important Information
PBIS (Authenticity and Awareness)
During homeroom each day this week. Student Ambassadors will go to homerooms that do not have a PBIS staff member.
Homeroom teachers/ Ambassadors will discuss the student goal for the day and model the acknowledgement sheet. Here is a link to the script
Each day will focus on different goal EMS Goal.
Monday- Academic Goal (Who is someone that works really hard academically?)
Tuesday- Behavior Goal (Who is someone that is respectful, responsible, and ready to learn?)
Wednesday- Experience Goal (Who is someone that makes connections and provides opportunities for others?)
Thursday- Social Emotional Goal (Who is uplifting and positive to everyone around them?)
* Students will pass out their goal sheet with a note and a Jolly Rancher to a peer that is working towards the goal.
OTES Observations
For those of you that are being Formally Observed this year, please make sure you get an observation scheduled sometime during the first semester. You will need to answer pre-observation questions prior to our pre-conference.
If you are not on a full evaluation schedule for this year, just let me or Dave know when you like one of us to stop in to observe a lesson. No need for any paperwork. Same day notice might be possible depending on the drama of the day.
Ranger Report
Just a reminder to make sure you are reading the Ranger Report everyday when you get to school. It is important for everyone to know the coverages for the day.
Halloween
The following information will be sent to students and parents on Monday:
Student Halloween Costume Expectations
In an effort to enjoy and celebrate Halloween at EMS appropriately, respectfully, and in accordance with school rules, we ask that students use the following guidelines when selecting a costume:
1. Staff members must be able to identify students. Students are not allowed to wear masks/coverings that cover the entire face.
2. Costumes that are provocative, revealing, sexual in nature, or employ questionable props are not permitted.
3. Costumes that depict violence, alcohol, or drugs are not permitted. Fake weapons are not allowed.
4. Costumes that could be offensive or perpetuate a stereotype of someone’s culture, gender, heritage, or religion are not permitted.
5. Costumes should not hinder your ability to participate in your classes, including P.E. Costumes may not disrupt or impede traffic, or present issues of safety in the hallway.
Students wearing questionable costumes will be asked to change into normal school attire and issued school consequences. If you have any questions regarding the appropriateness of your costume idea, we encourage you to speak with Mr. Eberly
Jack B (10/26)
Jack B is back at EMS on 10/26. He will work with teams during the following times:
6th period- 7th Grade
7th period- 8th Grade
8th period- 6th Grade
Congrats to last week's Staff Goals winners:
Academic Goal- Mallory Yeung
Social-Emotional Goal: Tracey Gryzmala
Social-Emotional Goal: Casey Cook
Social-Emotional Goal: Megan Fiorta
Student Goal Nomination Form
There is now a link for staff to nominate students that deserve recognition for one of our four goal areas (Academics, Behavioral, Experience, Social-Emotional). The link is on the top of the bulletin.
Good Professional Reading (or Watching)
nothing this week
