We had an exciting year of curriculum enrichment programming for EMS!
See below for the fall 2026-2027 line up. Take a look back this winter for what additional programming we have in store for the spring!

FALL:

Grade 7

The Outsiders on Broadway

November 12, 2026 1pm show

We are excited to announce a special field trip to Broadway to see The Outsiders!This enrichment opportunity is made possible through a partnership between the PTA and the EMS GatorWalk. As part of their English curriculum, students will be reading The Outsiders in class, and this trip will deepen their understanding by bringing the novel to life on stage. Experiencing the themes, characters, and story in a live performance will enhance classroom discussions and learning. More details about dates, logistics, and permission slips will be shared soon—we can’t wait to offer this unique connection between literature and the arts!

WINTER:

Check back soon for new enrichment programming!

SPRING:

Grade 6

Outspoken Literacy Consultants in Residence

Date TBD

For over 20 years at EMS, the 6th grade has welcomed acclaimed authors and consultants, Sara Holbrook and Michael Salinger. They enrich the English curriculum with their assembly and in class writing workshops for a whole week. They work with the students to develop complex thinking and the literacy skills they will need to succeed in the future and public speaking.

Grade 6

3GNY We Educate Speaker Stacey Delikat & Hilary Daniels

Date TBD

Grandchildren of Holocaust survivors, Stacey and Hilary speak to the 6th graders to coordinate with their Social Studies unit on Europe and the Holocaust. They talk about how their grandparents survived Auschwitz and four other concentration camps. Holocaust education not only increases students’ historical knowledge but also develops students’ empathy, acceptance of diverse viewpoints and willingness to challenge intolerant behavior in others. With so few living survivors left, it's so important to keep these stories alive.

Grade 8

Holocaust Survivor Talk 
Date TBD

Jerry & Ellen Kaidanow along with their  daughter-in-law, also named Ellen, tell the story of "The Girl with Four Names" about Ellen Kaidanow's experience of being forced with her family into a Jewish ghetto in Ukraine when she was 5 years old and being rescued by a Christian woman who hid her for two years before sneaking her into Russia, followed by an orphanage in Poland before being sent to America.

Grade 6

Ballet Hispánico

Date TBD

Ballet Hispánico takes sixth graders on a guided journey through Latinx dance and culture. Music, cultural connections, choreography insights, and history will come together to deepen the audience's expreicen of dance, while learning about Latinx icons, such as Ceclia Cruz and Tito Puente.

Grade 6

SoundWaters Field Trip

Date TBD

SoundWaters Coastal Explorers program engages students in meaningful watershed science experiences. During this one-day field trip, students perform hands-on experiments that enhance critical thinking skills and offers STEM experiential learning opportunities in biology, geology and physical science. Coastal Explorers promotes a sense of connection and respect for the environment and the students’ community.

Grade 7

Alvin Ailey Percussion Lecture and Demonstration

Date TBD

Four members of Alvin Ailey demonstrate an introductory rhythm and movement presentation using percussion instruments.  Students learn about the basic rhythmic structure of indigenous music and the cultures that create it. This is an interactive presentation in which students are invited on stage to sample dance styles, and this coordinates with their Sub Saharan Africa unit in Social Studies.

For more information please contact Heather Krauseneck & Namrata Dev.