May 13, 2016



Calendar of Events

May 2016
Better Speech and Hearing Month

May 16
Regular Board Meeting

May 16-20

May 19

May 28 
Education Foundation Academic Excellence Awards Gala 

May 30
Memorial Day | Student Staff Holiday 

June 2 
Last Day of School | Early Release for students, Staff Development

June 3
Watson High School Graduation Ceremony 

June 5
BHS, CTHS, SHS Graduation Ceremonies

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Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD eNews
Welcome to your bi-weekly eNews update! EMS ISD eNews is one way our families can stay up to date on community events, programs, and news around the district. Click the headlines below for highlights of district news. In addition, the "News Links" tab on your left will take you to more campus, athletic, and fine arts news. To visit our homepage, click here
Join us for the 2016 Fine Arts Showcase 

You are invited to celebrate the talents and achievements of nearly 1,000 EMS ISD students at this year's District Fine Arts Spring Showcase at the Bass Performance Hall.  

The Showcase is a unique opportunity for our aspiring young artists to feature their talents in one of the finest performance halls in the world. The Bass Performance Hall has hosted countless top artists of our time and EMS ISD is honored for our students to share in this experience by performing on this stage for the fifth consecutive year. You will be treated to the talents of nearly 1,000 EMS students representing five elementary school choirs, our five middle school bands, and the band, choir, and dance teams from our high schools.

Tickets can be purchased at the Bass Hall Box Office by phone at 817-212-4280 or through the Bass Hall website at  www.basshall.com

Click here for additional information.

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD's 2016 Kindergarten Round Up events have been scheduled for the week of May 16-20. 
Please contact your child's school for additional information 
regarding your Kindergarten Round Up event. 

Come prepared: For more information regarding what to bring with you to Kindergarten Round Up, click here
 
For more information regarding back-to-school immunization clinics and available vaccines, click here
 
Kindergarten Round Up Event Schedule
Please check the website often as dates and times may change to avoid schedule conflicts. 
Pre-K Roundup is scheduled for June 6. More details coming soon! 

BrysonTuesday, May 17 3:30 pm - 6 pm 
Chisholm Ridge Thursday, May 19 4 pm - 6 pm
Comanche Springs Thursday, May 19 5 pm - 6:30 pm
Dozier Monday, May 16 6 pm - 7 pm at Parkview
Eagle Mountain Tuesday, May 17 6 pm - 7 pm
Elkins Tuesday, May 17
 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Gilliland Thursday, May 19 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Greenfield Thursday, May 19 5 pm - 6:30 pm
High Country Tuesday, May 17 3 pm - 6 pm
Lake Pointe Thursday, May 19 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Northbrook Thursday, May 19 4:30 pm - 7 pm
Parkview Monday, May 16 6 pm - 7 pm
Remington Point Monday, May 16 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Saginaw Thursday, May 19 6 pm - 7 pm
Willow Creek Monday, May 16 5:30 pm - 7 pm

Parent survey coming May 16!

It's almost time for our annual school climate
survey, and EMS ISD wants to hear from you! 

This year we have combined the district and campus climate survey as a convenience for parents. The survey gives parents the opportunity to share feedback about their satisfaction with the district as well as their experiences with their child's specific school. This is the only district-level satisfaction survey we will ask parents to complete this year.

The survey launches for all EMS parents on Monday, May 16. We encourage you to take 15-20 minutes and share your thoughts; your feedback will be used by both district and campus leaders in planning and decision-making for the coming school year.

On Monday, watch your email for a personal invitation and custom survey link. Or, you can participate by clicking the public link at www.emsisd.com. The survey will be offered in both English and Spanish. Survey links will be posted on the district website beginning Monday afternoon; the survey closes Monday, May 30.

EMS ISD has partnered with independent research and communications firm K12 Insight to administer the survey and compile the results. All responses are strictly confidential!
WMS student's photograph selected for Berlin and New York art exhibit  

Landon Hartline, eighth-grade Wayside Middle School student, was selected to be a part of the EyeEm New Talents Gallery exhibit at EyeEm Studio in Berlin and New York.  

The aspiring photographer named his photograph, "Emotion." The photo was taken using a Nikon D3300 camera, a gift he received this past Christmas.

"It was the first photo I'd ever taken," Hartline said. "I'm honored to have my photo featured." 

EyeEm Studios is located in the heart of Kreuzberg and Manhattan. The studio features up-and-coming talents from around the world. 

Click here to read more. 
Two EMS students named state gymnastics champs at 50th Anniversary Meet

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD hosted the 50th Anniversary Texas High School Gymnastics Championship meet 
April 29-30 at the district's Chisholm Trail High School. 

While the competition was fierce, all three of the district's programs continued to solidify EMS ISD as powerful force in Texas high school gymnastics. Two EMS students, Julia Newell of BHS and Maison Leck of SHS, walked away as champions in their events, and the SHS boys team finished second overall. 

Click here to read more. 
Registration Open Now!

Each summer, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD hosts a series of enrichment camps designed to expand children's learning and interests in a variety of fun and engaging offerings. EMS is proud to offer camps for fine arts including theatre, art, and music, and various sports including football, basketball, soccer, and more. We also have camps for children interested in robotics, coding, painting, drawing - the list goes on and on!
 
Summer camps are open to any interested student in EMS ISD or neighboring districts/areas. However, space is limited, so it is important to register as soon as possible. 
 
Click here for a complete list of summer camp offerings and registration information. We hope to see you there!

Are you ready for summer school? 

Summer School registration for credit recovery or acceleration is open now through Friday, June 3. Current students will register with counselors at their home campuses. Online registration also is available.  
 
Late registration for middle school students will take place at Ed Wilkie Middle School on Monday, June 6, from 8 a.m. to Noon. High school students will register at CTHS on Thursday, June 9, from 8 a.m. to Noon.

Out-of-District Students: Registration will take place at EWMS and CTHS for their respective programs during late registration.  

Please click here for additional information. 
EMS ISD Special Programs Department presents: Free Family Education Seminar

Join us on Tuesday, May 17, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m at the Hafley Development Center for this year's Family Education Seminar titled, "Using Visuals in the Home." 

The course will teach parents several learning strategies to help children understand their environment and expectation for behavior. 

Click the here for additional information. 
District Highlights 
This is a sampling of highlights from around the district. Click the headlines for additional information on each story, and visit www.emsisd.com for more news and information.
CTHS principal selected to attend Harvard's Leadership Academy sponsored by Raise Your Hand Texas
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