Staff Update Week of October 27, 2025

 Congrats to Dr. Grabski for winning the Best Trunk award at the PTSO's Trunk or Treat 

Perhaps if Mr. Dressel would have handed out candy instead of books, he would have won. (What a Nerd!)

Important Dates

10/27                           PBIS during Flex Period

10/28-                        Jack B Teaming Meetings (TBA)

10/29-                        Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:30

10/31-                        Vision and Hearing Screenings

10/31-                        Jail the Teacher Fundraiser (TBA)

11/10-                        First Quarter Awards 1st-3rd Periods

11/10-                        Smiles Dental Program 

11/11-                        Mini Career Day (8th Grade) TBA

11/24-                        Fire Drill 1:35pm

Important Information

Parent Teacher Conferences

I know everyone is very excited about Parent Teacher Conferences this week!  Like the last round, Jaimie will provide each of you a list of parents that have signed up.  Thanks Jaimie.

Jail The Teacher Fundraiser

Friday, October 31st, the 8th grade team will be hosting a Jail The Teacher fundraiser to help raise money for 8th grade field trips! Each period, students will have the opportunity to bring in CASH only, no coins, to "jail" their teacher for a specific amount of time. After collecting students' money, you will bring the money along with your class to the big gym. Mrs. Smith will be at the door collecting and counting money ($1 = 1 minute). Students will then be able to participate in different Halloween and/or Christmas activities such as a movie, coloring pages, word searches, and creating decorations to decorate the halls again. Popcorn will also be sold at specific times for $1. Teachers will have to sit in the "jail" during their time with no phones, Chromebooks, etc. (We know this will all be terrible for us) When your time is up, you will take your class back to their normal period. We suggest incentivizing the kids to bring money by telling them they will have to take a quiz or something less desirable during the period if they do not bring enough money to jail their teacher the entire time.

Jack B Teaming Meetings

Jack B is back in town.  He will be at EMS to meet with PLCs on Tuesday afternoon.

6th period-  7th Grade PLC    (Rick Johnson's Room)

7th period-   8th Grade PLC   (Amy Smith's Room)

8th period-   6th Grade PLC   (Justine Ianiro's Room)

* 8th grade teachers, take your planning period 8th period (instead of team planning)

** 6th grade teachers, we will get your flex classes covered.  We may need to move all 6th graders down to the gym. 

At Risk/ Possible Failure

Thank you Casey for putting together the At Risk/ Possible Failure spreadsheet.  If you have students listed on the sheet, please make sure you are communicating with their parents.  Please include notes on Interventions and Reason Failing.

Good Professional Reading (or Watching)

What is Collaborative Problem Solving?

 

Staff Update Week of October 20, 2025

Everyone be sure to say "thank you" to Rick.

Important Dates

10/23-                        Fire Drill 9:35am

10/24-                        PBIS Assembly 8th Period

10/24-                        PTSO Truck or Treat Night

10/28-                        Jack B Teaming Meetings (TBA)

10/29-                        Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:30

10/31-                        Vision and Hearing Screenings

10/31-                        Jail the Teacher Fundraiser (TBA)

11/10-                        First Quarter Awards 1st-3rd Periods

11/10-                        Smiles Dental Program 

11/11-                        Mini Career Day (8th Grade) TBA

11/24-                        Fire Drill 1:35pm

Important Information

Parent Teacher Conferences

An email will be going out to parents on Monday with a link to sign up for conferences on 10/29.  Please use the link below to sign up for a conference to provide yourself a break.

Parent Teacher Conferences 10-29

Jail The Teacher Fundraiser

8th Grade team is working on details.  Info will be sent out soon.

First Grading Period

Please make sure your grades are  completed in PowerSchool by Midnight 10/20

If a student is not performing as well as they should be in your class, please find time to discuss your expectations with that student.  

PBIS Assembly Friday

We will not be running an adjusted bell schedule.  We will dismiss from 7th period.  Plan on losing about 10 minutes of 7th period for the assembly.  Thank you PBIS team for your hard work and dedication.

Good Professional Reading (or Watching)

Setting Up an Engaging Launch for a New Unit in Middle School

 

Staff Update Week of October 13, 2025

Congrats to Casey Cook for earning the coveted "Last Teacher Stuck at Conferences Award".  She broke a 25 year EMS record with a final conference ending around 8:05pm.  Way to go Casey!

Important Dates

10/16-                        7th Grade Field Trip-  Zoo

10/16-                        8th Grade Field Trip-  Chagrin River Park

10/17-                        End of 1st Quarter

10/23-                        Fire Drill 9:35am

10/24-                        PTSO Truck or Treat Night

10/28-                        Jack B Teaming Meetings (TBA)

10/29-                        Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:30

10/31-                        Vision and Hearing Screenings

10/31-                        Jail the Teacher Fundraiser (TBA)

Important Information

Parent Teacher Conferences

Thank you for providing valuable feedback to parents about student progress (or lack of progress).  I will be posting a link for the next round of conferences sometime next week.

Jail The Teacher Fundraiser

The 8th grade team will be running a Jail The Teacher Fundraiser on 10/31 to help raise money for the annual 8th grade Niagara Falls trip.  More info to come as we get closer to that date.

End of Quarter 1

Please encourage students to "finish strong" as we wrap up the first quarter.  Per Casey's email:

-  Grades completed in PowerSchool-  10/20 at Midnight

-  Grades pulled from PowerSchool-  10/21

-  Report Cards posted -  10/22

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

Good Professional Reading (or Watching)

Browns vs. Steelers

 

Staff Update Week of October 6, 2025

Important Dates

10/8-                        Picture Retake Day

10/8-                           8th Grade Field Trip- North Manufacturing Expo

10/8-                        Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:30

10/16-                        7th Grade Field Trip-  Zoo

10/16-                        8th Grade Field Trip-  Chagrin River Park

10/17-                        End of 1st Quarter

10/29-                        Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:30

Important Information

Willoughby Student   

By now, everyone is aware of the tragedy that occurred with a student at Willoughby Middle.  Many of our students were friends with Brody or knew of him.  

This is going to be a difficult time for the students and staff at WMS.  Please reach out and offer your support in ways you feel comfortable.  

Please be vigilant and watch over our students' well being.

Gina Kevern sent out an email on Saturday with a link to make donations and a link to Brody's obituary.

I am guessing that many students will still paint their faces this week to show support for Brody and WMS.  Please do not ask students to remove the face paint.  

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.

This does not include the "Learning Walk Observations" which I will discuss this week in PLCs.

Ranger Report

Please be sure to check the Ranger Report when you arrive at school.  It is important that everyone knows the coverages for the day.

Pajamas

Pajamas are not permitted unless it is an announced "Pajama Pant Day"

Parent Teacher Conferences (10/8)

Jaimie will share a list of parents that have signed up for conferences with each of you.

Safety Week

Thank you for taking the time to talk with your students about various scenarios and helping keep everyone safe.  Please continue to have these conversations when appropriate.  

Good Professional Reading (or Watching)

One Page Chart to Support Every Student Every Day