Originally delivered on 9/6/2024 2:01 pm

SUBJECT: Eastern Middle School: GatorBytes - September 6, 2024

September 6, 2024
In this Issue:
  • 2024 Back to School Family BBQ
  • Spirit Wear Sale
  • Join the PTA
  • Picture Day


  • Welcome Coffee 9/18
  • EMS Parent Dashboard
  • Volunteer 2024-2025
  • Community News
PTA Events
Join us for the Back to School Family BBQ! TODAY

Sept 6th, 2023, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Location: Bus loop and school fields.

Come enjoy an evening of fun at EMS, the whole family is invited. There will be a food truck to purchase dinner or BYO. There will also be a truck with sweet treats for sale. Bring your blanket or chairs. 

There will be an opportunity to learn more about the PTA, info on the New Families group, an opportunity to purchase EMS Gator Gear and more!

For more information, please visit our Family BBQ webpage.

All new merchandise sale- TODAY

The Spirit Wear team has crafted a fresh collection of apparel and other items and is working hard to launch online sales.

Our first sale of all new merchandise will be - on Fri, Sept 6th.

Student Lunch Blocks Back to School Family BBQ

There will be new hoodies, tees, pajama pants, and more. 

Cash, Credit card, and Apple Pay will be accepted.

Support Enrichment & Educational Programs AT EMS! 2024-2025

PTA Membership is essential to fundraising efforts that support enrichment opportunities for EMS students, including academic programs, social events, and teacher support. This year, we aim to increase our per-student expenditure on all initiatives that benefit EMS and 100% family participation, with donations funding initiatives in art, culture, music, field trips, and more.

Picture Day: Wed, September 11th & Thur, Sept 12th.

Place order online at www.roberttaylorphotography.com/underclass-fall (Password = ems24)

Pre-Pay online ordering is only available until Thursday, September 26th. Pre-Pay is valid two weeks before photo day and shuts off one week after photo day to make the school bulk order. Forms were distributed to the students in Homeroom today; please check with your students.

Welcome Coffee - All Grades -Sept 18th 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Large Cafe

The welcome coffee is an informal interaction to learn more about the curriculum, PTA events, the numerous enrichment programs for our kids, opportunities to ask questions, and more. You'll meet our Principal, Marc Guarino, your grade-specific administrators, and counselors. Additionally, we'll offer a sneak peek into the enriching programs and other activities facilitated by the PTA to benefit your children.

Find it all on the EMS Parent Dashboard

Log in to the EMS Parent Dashboard on emspta.org today! 

You can update your child's grade and email address, purchase PTA membership, sign up for volunteer roles, and more! 

You can use your existing MTK profile from any GPS school or create a new one!

Don't forget to get the App!  Apple or  Android

Please consider volunterring for

PTA Membership Coordinator -Are you a strategy person, perhaps a champion fundraiser? This vital role involves engaging our school community, creating and implementing strategies to boost PTA membership, and developing incentive options to attract new members. Your efforts will directly support our students, teachers, and families and significantly impact our school environment. 

Health and Wellness Committee: Responsible for implementing PTAC initiatives to the EMS community and running other Health and Wellness events at EMS.

Please let us know if you have any questions about the volunteer roles listed below. You can email us directly at president@emspta.org

Please visit our webpage for more information and to sign up!

Community News
Support the Greenwich High School Girls Squash team “Squash Out Cancer,”

MSquash has launched Squash Out Cancer, a series of squash events, auctions, and activities in partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) to raise vital funds for pediatric cancer research.

The Greenwich High School Girls Squash team is passionate about making a difference, and we invite you to join us in this critical mission. 

All proceeds will support the doctors and scientists at MSK Kids, the pediatric program at Memorial Sloan Kettering in NYC. Please contact for more information or corporate donations.

More community events are listed on Community Calendar.

Calendar
School Calendar
Friday, September 6
5:30p EMS Back-to-School Family Picnic
Tuesday, September 10
9:00a Planning Meeting for all Chairs & VPs
Wednesday, September 11
8:30a Picture Day
Thursday, September 12
8:30a Picture Day
Tuesday, September 17
6:00p Middle School Open House - Grade 6
Friday, September 20
6:30p 6th Grade Social Dance 1

District Calendar   |    EMS Calendar     |    PTA Calendar

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