News from Edgar Middle School

EMS News and School Report

Volume 1

August, 2011

In This Issue

School Goals

General Information

Honeywell Alert

School Goals

2011-2012
goal
Each year, the School Level Planning Team which is comprised of administrators, supervisors, teachers, and parents develop Pupil Performance Objectives. The 2011-2012 goals include Digitalized Discussions and Career Awareness. Click on the link for specific details of each goal.

Career Exploration

Digital Discussions

Student Schedules are now available on-line through the Genesis Parent Module.

Genesis Parent Module

Upcoming Events:

August 25th: 5th Grade Student Orientation at
9:30 am

August 25th: Open House
Grades 6-8
11:00 am to 2:00 pm

September 6th: Opening Day for Students

September 7th: PTO Welcome Back Coffee in EMS Library
8:45 am to 10:30 am

Principal's Message

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year. The new school year will soon be upon us. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school. The opening day for students is scheduled for Tuesday, September 6th. Throughout the summer, we have been busy preparing for the new academic year. The EMS staff and I are excited about the new school year and anxious to begin. We are committed to providing your child with a challenging, comprehensive, and enriching learning experience in a positive and nurturing school environment.

As previously indicated, electronic communications will replace monthly mailings. The EMS News and School Report will be delivered electronically bi-weekly. Additionally, student schedules, report cards, and interim notices will be available through the Genesis Parent Module. A chart with specific dates is available on the school website. As has been our past practice, EMS provides students and parents with homework, grades, and academic calendars through electronic means. All EMS teachers are required to maintain an electronic gradebook which parents may access through the Genesis System. Homework is posted on individual teacher websites and monthly academic calendars are available through the school website.

Again, I am anxious for the new school year to begin. I encourage you to be an active member of our school community as we welcome parent involvement at the middle school level. Enjoy the remainder of your summer. The EMS staff and I look forward to welcoming your child on Tuesday, September 6th as we begin a new school year.

Sincerely,

Kathryn A. Glutz

Principal

General Information

Our school counselors will be available for four days prior to the opening of school to discuss any concerns or issues you may have related to the new school year. Please call the Guidance Office at (732) 205-4067 to schedule an appointment. The schedule is as follows:

Mrs. Chango: Aug. 24 & Aug. 26

Mrs. Goldstein: Aug. 22 & Aug. 23

A Student Orientation Session will be held for incoming fifth grade students on Thursday, August 25th. The 5th Grade session begins at 9:30 am in the gymnasium. We will also provide an Open House for students in grades 6-8 who would like to visit, receive locker information, and walk-through their schedule. The Open House will be held on Thursday, August 25th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.

School Supply lists for each grade level have been posted on our school website at www.metuchenschools.org/ems Please be informed that Edgar Middle School participates in school rebate programs with Target and Office Depot. Our Target ID# is 116492 and our Office Depot ID # is 70067037.

School hours: 8:00 am to 2:31 pm. All students are required to enter the building by the bus circle at the back of the school. Students are not permitted in the school building until 7:40 am at which time they should report directly to their assigned area where they will be supervised by EMS staff. All seventh and eighth grade students should report to the gymnasium and all fifth and sixth graders should report to the cafeteria.

All student drop-offs and pick-ups are in the back of the school. The front circle will not be accessible from 7:40 am to 8:05 am each morning. These procedures have been implemented to ensure student safety. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

Lunch $2.10 and milk $.60 will be available on the first day.

School Pictures are scheduled for Tuesday, September 20th. Forms will be available on-line prior to picture day.

Meet the Teachers Night is scheduled for Thursday, September 22nd at 7:00 pm.

The PTO Welcome Back Coffee will take place on Wednesday, September 7th from 8:45 am to 10:30 am in the EMS Library.

Honeywell Alert Notification System

Edgar Middle School and the Metuchen School District uses the Honeywell System to send alerts and information reminders to parents. Please click HERE to access instructions on how to register your child at their school for the Honeywell Alert System and a letter from the Superintendent regarding the Honeywell Alert System.

Cafeteria POS System

EMS uses a computerized POS (Point of Sale) in the school cafeteria. Instead of paying cash for your child's lunch or snacks, you are able to deposit checks into your child's debit account. For more information, please refer to the principal's letter on the POS System. Click HERE to view the principal's letter.

Edgar School Target ID #116492

Office Depot ID #70067037