12th Annual Gator Walk

Friday, October 24

EMS Gator Walk is the only student fundraiser for the year. It is separate from any money donated to the PTA. Proceeds from the Walkathon contribute to the Student Activities Fund, buying equipment for the outdoor recess, student clubs, sports & music programs, and field trips.

Pledge Forms are due Friday, October 10. Cool prizes are awarded to the top fundraisers in each grade. In addition, everyone who participates gets a chance to win various prizes.

There is a need for parent volunteers on Friday, October 24th from 12:15-2:30pm. Please sign up to volunteer only if you can stay the whole time. Your help is appreciated!

Veterans Day Program

Call for Participants

EMS will be honoring those who have served with a special in-school program when it observes Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11th. As in previous years, the PTA is inviting veterans to visit the school and meet with students in small groups during their Social Studies classes.

If you know a family member, friend, or neighbor who is a veteran and would be willing to participate, please have them contact John O’Neill at community@emspta.org for more information and to sign up. Veterans can choose to volunteer for one or more shifts between 8:15am-3:00pm.

8th Grade Families:

DC Trip Updates

See the latest edition of GatorBytes for details on how to register your child for the DC Trip, requesting financial aid, donating to the DC Trip Scholarship Fund, and who to contact if you have questions.

Stay tuned for the links to donate items for the Election Day Bake Sale fundraiser and sign up for shifts to sell treats on Election Day.

The Next 6th Grade Dance is 10/17
There's Still Time to Register!

Over 100 students filled the gym with their moves at the first 6th Grade Social Dance. If you have not registered your child yet, there is still time and a few spots left! The remaining dates are:

10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14

6:30-7:30pm

Tickets are $150 per student for all remaining sessions. Purchase now. Visit our webpage for additional information. Interested in volunteering as a parent chaperone? Sign up here.

Come On Board!

We're Almost There - Join the Team that Keeps Our School PTA Strong & Thriving

Help us keep the momentum going! We're looking for:

Nominating Chairs - Represent your feeder school (ISD, NMS, OGS, RIV) and help find next year’s leaders!
Veterans Day - Coordinate activities, line up veteran speakers, secure a ceremonial wreath for the entrance, and provide light refreshments for our special guests.
VP Fundraising - Incoming—partner included!
VP Events - Outgoing (1 year commitment!), partner also included- ready to pass the torch!
VP Community - Incoming, YES partner included—will be locked and loaded for the following year.

Your time makes a real difference—and we’re a fun, supportive team!

For more information, please check out our webpage HERE or email president@emspta.org.

Join / Renew Your Annual Membership

with the EMS PTA Today!

Join the PTA to invest in your child’s education and gain access to the PTA family directory ($35 minimum donation).

EMS PTA membership dues fund student enrichment programs, classroom grants, and other student & teacher support. Every dollar contributed goes towards programs that benefit EMS students.