Support EMS Staff for the Upcoming
Staff Appreciation Week!
 
 

We want to thank our teachers and staff for all their efforts in educating and supporting our children every school day.

 

Please contribute towards our goal of providing every teacher and staff member with a gift card to show our gratitude during EMS Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week happening May 4-8.

 

 

 

Eastern is Bringing Back

Field Day This Year!

 

 

Gator Games will take place on “Get Out and Play Day” on Friday, May 22nd. Come cheer on your child:


Grade 6 – 8:25-9:50am

Grade 7 – 9:55-11:20am

Grade 8 – 11:25am-12:50pm


See the event flyer for additional details. Your child should wear a shirt that matches their team color (based on homeroom) and if he/she would like an official Field Day shirt you can order one here.

**All tee shirt orders are due on Wednesday, April 29th at 5pm**

 

 
Save the Date:
8th Grade Beach Party
 
 
We are pleased to announce the 8th Grade Beach Party will be held on Thursday, June 18th at Tod's Point.  Please save the date for your child.  More information to come including permission slips, volunteer needs, and donation items.


 
Get Involved:
Open EMS PTA Volunteer Roles
 
 

The EMS PTA is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization, and our work is only possible because of the time and talents of our community. Whatever your skills or interests, there are many ways to get involved and make a positive impact.

 

We are currently seeking volunteers for the following EMS PTA Executive Board positions for the 2026–2027 school year:

  • VP of Curriculum Enrichment (1 position) – Helps bring engaging educational programs and speakers to EMS by working with the school and PTA to plan enrichment opportunities for students.

  • VP of Fundraising (2 positions) – Provides oversight and support for PTA fundraising events and initiatives to help meet the organization’s annual funding goals.

If you are interested in learning more about these positions, please email the Nominating Committee at secretary@emspta.org. See the Get Involved webpage for more info.

 

 
EMS 8th Grade Career Day:
Looking for Speakers from Particular Fields

 

 

Want to help create an inspiring day for our 8th graders? Consider participating in this year’s EMS Career Day which will take place Tuesday, May 26.

 

We welcome speakers from all professional backgrounds, but are currently seeking individuals working in particular set of fields, which can be found in the latest GatorBytes edition.

 

We are seeking individuals who can speak about their career, as well as volunteers to help run the event. If you’d like to participate in either capacity, please email enrichment@emspta.org.

 


 

Show Your School Spirit
Buy Gator Wear
 
 

 

 

Order EMS gear from the online spirit store.

Stay tuned for more in-person sales during the school year.

 

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