February 4, 2024
The Week Ahead
National School Counselors Week
February 5-9 is National School Counselors Week! We are blessed at MSE to have two wonderful full-time counselors to assist students with a variety of needs as they navigate middle school. Whether you need help with scheduling, classes, career paths, conflict resolution, peer mediation, whatever you need, Mr. Alesi and Mrs. Hoskisson are here to help! This week we take to recognize their efforts each and everyday to support all the students here at Middle School East!
Around East Lately
MSE Parent Academy
We invite you to participate in our third "Parent Academy" session on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the KIVA. Join us for an enlightening presentation by Kim Foster, where she will delve into various mindfulness and wellness strategies for navigating our hectic and stressful daily lives. Please RSVP using this link.
Eagle of the Week!
This week's Eagle of the Week is Jayden L! He was nominated by Mrs. Ciavattone, who said "It is my pleasure to nominate Jayden for Eagle of the Week because he demonstrates all four pillars of our citizenship here at Middle School East. Jayden works hard at learning a new language showing resilience when the work might become challenging. He isn't afraid to ask questions when he is unsure of something. He shows respect to all his classmates and tries to help out others when he can. Jayden helps out in the classroom by putting up chairs, picking up trash, putting items away, and doing other responsibilities that are not his, but that show he is taking pride in his school. I love his genuine smile and greeting each day. Jayden never fails to say goodbye and often gives me a hug when he leaves. He is truly building positive relationships here at East. Jayden sets an example of how all students should exemplify the pillars of respect, responsibility, resilience, and relationships and is a true pleasure to have in my Spanish class." Congrats Jayden!
**Ivy A. was our Eagle of the Week last week, but was not pictured:
Be the Change: Positive Referral Student
Congratulations to our "Be the Change" winner of the week, Jamie S! Your dedication to making a positive impact in our community is truly inspiring. Keep being the change you wish to see in the world!
2024-25 School Year Scheduling
It is hard to believe we are beginning the process of scheduling for next year but our counselors will be visiting our current 6th and 7th grade students to discuss courses for next year. Mr. Alesi will be visiting 6th grade Math classes on February 13th and Ms. Hoskisson will be visiting 7th grade Science classes on February 14th. At these meetings, your students will be given their course selection sheets for next year. Please sit down and pick the courses with your child and send the signed form back to their teacher by February 22nd.
Yearbook Order Forms
8th Grade Yearbook Farewells
If you are the parent of an 8th grade student and wish to gave a farewell message included in the MSE yearbook, please fill out the information below and send your child with $10 cash to Mrs. Mertz by Friday February 9.
Helpful Attendance Tips
Is your child refusing to attend school due to anxiety, friendships, work or other reasons? Please see these helpful tips for some help! Your child's counselors are always willing to help with these!
L'Anse Creuse MST Program
The L’Anse Creuse Math/Science/Technology Program (MST) is now accepting 2024-2025 applications for ninth- grade enrollment. To access and submit the electronic application, please see below:
In order for a student to be eligible to enroll, he/she must have successfully completed Algebra 1 (with a B or better average) prior to the start of the student’s ninth-grade academic school year. If your student is not currently enrolled in Algebra 1, they can still apply and take Algebra 1 through an online offering this winter, spring, and/or summer.
Following the February 14th application deadline, eighth-grade mathematics and science teachers will have a recommendation form routed to them via email. Instructors will submit a completed recommendation form for each applicant they currently have in class.
The MST Informational Night will be held on Tuesday, February 6th at 6:30 pm in the John Armstrong Performing Arts Center. The presentation will provide interested families the opportunity to meet the MST staff, hear from current students, and learn more about the MST program. If you and your student would like more information about the MST program, please attend.
Following the presentation, families will have the opportunity to tour the MST classrooms and meet the MST teachers.
Use the link below to apply
Green Club Information
The Green Club is selling Earth Day T Shirts to help support the Green Club, please see the information below to order and help out!
Girl's Basketball
Mandatory Parent Meeting for all parents of Girls Basketball Athletes will be held on Thursday February 8th at 5:00 PM in the Kiva.