East Middle School

Dr. Michael Rogers, Principal Joe Hardin, Assistant Principal ● Linda Steele, Assistant Principal 5401 Lorraine Avenue ● Sioux City, IA 51106 Phone: (712) 274-4030 ● Fax (712) 274-4668 http://ems.siouxcityschools.org

Spartan News-October 2016 Dear Parents & Guardians, East Middle would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you who attended your child’s conference. Parent-Teacher partnerships increase student achievement and social development. Our school is a better place because of your support and cooperation. Thank you again!

Calendar Of

Oct. 2, Sunday

PAC Movie Day– Southern Hills Mall

Oct. 3, Monday

7th Orange/Black Football vs SSC–4:00 Volleyball /City Tournament @ North– 4:00

Oct. 4, Tuesday

Volleyball/City Tournament @ East– 4:00

Oct. 5, Wednesday

Cross Country Meet @ WIT– 4:00

Oct. 6, Thursday

7th Orange Football vs West @ Leeds-4:00 8th Orange/Black Football vs. North @ EMS– 4:00

Oct. 9, Sunday

PAC Movie Day– Southern Hills Mall

Oct. 10, Monday

PAC Meeting @ EMS lunchroom– 6:00

Oct. 12, Wednesday NWIA 7th/8th Grade Orchestra Festival-Orange City

Events

Oct. 15, Saturday

NWIA Honor Band Auditions-Storm Lake

Oct. 20, Thursday

Wrestling Meet @ North High–4:00

Oct. 27, Thursday

Wrestling Meet @ North High– 4:00

Oct. 24-29

Red Ribbon Week

Oct. 28, Friday

No School– PD

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Please make sure your student has their bus pass when riding the bus. Bus drivers are asking to see them before riding. Students are only allowed to ride their assigned bus. To request a replacement pass, students may see Mrs. Larson in the Main Office. Cost is $5.00.

Pay Online: Lunch Money & School Fees MySchoolBucks MySchoolBucks allows you to track your child’s meal account and pay curriculum fees online. Conveniently access your online account and deposit funds. You can find a link on the homepage of the Sioux city community school district’s website at www.siouxcityschools.org under Parents and then myschoolbucks.

Girls Basketball It’s time for 8th Grade Girls Basketball! Sign up with Mrs. Nieman in room 304 on Wednesday, Oct. 5 after school. Practice will start Tuesday, Oct. 11th @ 3:00 in the Gym. All physicals need to be in by then. Please make sure you wear your PE clothes or something comfortable and tennis shoes.

Wrestling 8th graders interested in wrestling, sign up with Mr. Jepsen in room 386 on Thursday, Oct. 6 during AM. Practice starts October 11th.

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Attention Parents

Movie Morning

We need your support to continue to have a great school. All Parents are encouraged to join our Parent Activities Club (PAC). This organization meets on the second Monday of every month to discuss the latest happenings at East Middle and take care of regular PAC business. Our next meeting will be on Oct. 10th at 6:00 p.m.

PAC will be hosting the EMS Movie Mornings for the 2016-17 school year! Join us at the Carmike Theatre for a private showing of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children on Sunday, October 2. Also, Middle School: The Worst Days of my Life on Sunday, October, 9. Doors open at 10:30 am and movie starts at 11:00 am. Save the date and watch for reservation sheets to come home with your child(ren)! Carmike will be providing a special combo for our families. For $4 you will receive a small popcorn and a small soda.

Spirit Spotting Students be sure to wear your Raider gear on Fridays! Students spotted showing school spirit will receive a small prize from the PAC.

Nondiscrimination Statement The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is an unfair or discriminatory practice for any educational institution to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, disability, socioeconomic status, or veteran status in any program or activity. Inquiries or grievances regarding compliance of Title VI, Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Iowa Code sections 216.9 and 19B.11 may be directed to Marilyn Charging, Director of Pupil Services & Equity at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075. Spanish El Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Sioux City es una institución con oportunidad equitativa y acción afirmativa de empleo. Es una práctica injusta o discriminatoria de cualquier institución educativa de discriminar basado en raza, credo, color, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, religión, edad, discapacidad, condición socioeconómica, o estatus de veterano en cualquier programa o actividad. Las preguntas o quejas sobre el cumplimiento del Título VI, Título VII y Título IX de la Ley de los Derechos Civiles, Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación, La Ley de los Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA), el Código de Iowa en las secciones 216,9 y 19B.11 pueden ser dirigidos a la Directora de Actividades Estudiantiles e Igualdad Educacional, Marilyn Charging, al 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101 (712) 279-6075. Vietnamese Học Khu Cộng Đồng Sioux City là một nơi có cơ hội bình đẳng/ hành động chắc chắn trong việc làm. Đó là không có sự công bằng hay có sự kỳ thị thực hành trong bất cứ các cơ sở giáo dục về phân biệt căn cứ theo chủng tộc, tín ngưỡng, màu da, phái tính, khuynh hướng phái tính, nhận định phái tính, nguồn gốc quốc gia, tôn giáo, tuổi tác, khuyết tật, tình trạng kinh tế xã hội, hoặc tình trạng cựu chiến binh trong bất kỳ chương trình hay hoạt động nào.

Ai muốn hỏi han hoặc than phiền về việc chấp hành của Điều Luật VI, Điều Luật VII và Điều Luật IX của Sắc Luật Bình Đẳng, Điều Khoản 504 của Sắc Luật Phục Quyền, Sắc Luật Công Dân Vô Năng Lực(ADA), Quy Luật Iowa Điều Khoản 216.9 và 19B.11 có thể tiếp xúc trực tiếp với bà Marilyn Charging, Giám Đốc Dịch Vụ Học Sinh và Bình Đẳng tại 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Ia 51101, (712) 279-6075.

Bayaanka Takoor—School District Community Sioux City waa fursad loo wada siman / shaqo-tallaabo ku raaca. Waa dhaqanka aan caddaalad ahayn ama takoor waayo hay'ad walba oo waxbarasho si takoor ku salaysan jinsiyad, caqiido, midab, nooca, nooca galmada, aqoonsiga jinsiga, asal qaran, diin, da '(shaqo), naafanimada, xaaladda dhaqaale (barnaamijyada) , xaaladda guurka (barnaamijyada), ama xaaladda halyeeyga barnaamijyadeeda waxbarasho iyo dhaqanka shaqada ay. Su'aalaha ama cabashooyinka lagu hagaajin karaa Jen Gomez, Agaasimaha Adeegyada Ardayda & Equity Education at 627 4th Street,Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075, [email protected].

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Counselor Corner October All Sioux City School students will be using Naviance this year during Advisory. Naviance is a computer program that students will use in Career Planning, Course Planning, and Self Discovery for Interest Inventories, along with the ability to research colleges based on interests, costs, majors, and location. This will be used once per week during AM. Students will be taught to access this through the EMS Website under “Our School” and “Family Connection Log In.” Student log in is as follows: Email BEFORE the @ sign (for example immingk20) Password: 5 digit lunch number/student ID Feel free to get on anytime with your child and have fun with Naviance! This is a planning and organizing tool that students will use through high school graduation and in college. It will take your child’s interests and suggest different Career Clusters/Colleges/Pathways/Coursework. We are definitely using our 21st Century Skills with our EMS students and ready to achieve excellence!

We would also like to add some Internet Safety Tips for Kids and Teens this month!! 1. Spend time having fun with your parents online and helping them understand technology. 2. Never post your personal information, such as a cell phone number, home number, home address, or your location on any social networking site or through mobile apps like Snapchat or Instagram. 3. Never meet in person with anyone you first “met” on the Internet. If someone asks to meet you, tell your parents or guardian right away. Some people may not be who they say the y are! 4. Check with your parents before you post pictures of yourself or others online. Do not post inappropriate pictures of anyone. These NEVER go away. 5. Never respond to mean or rude text, messages, or emails. Delete any unwanted messages. You may need to delete friends who continuously bother you or post things that are not appropriate. 6. Never share your password with anyone, including your best friend. The only people who should know your password are your parents or guardian. 7. If you wouldn’t say something to another person’s face, don’t text it or post it online. 8. Do not download or install software or anything on your computer or cell phone before checking with your parents or guardian. 9. Use the privacy settings of social networking sites. 10. If anything makes you feel uncomfortable online, while gaming or when using your cell phone, talk with your parents or guardian right away. Source: Netwsmartz.org and safekids.com

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Influenza: Get the flu vaccine every year.

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The Single best way to prevent the flu is to get the flu vaccine, which protects against different strains of seasonal influenza.

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Everyone 6 months and older– including preteens and teens– should get a flu vaccine every year, both to protect themselves and to help keep illness from spreading.

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Children under the age of 9 may require more than one dose. Talk to your child’s health care professional to find out if they need more than one dose.

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Flu vaccine protects against flu and the other health problems flu can cause, like dehydration (loss of body fluids), making asthma or diabetes worse, or even pneumonia.

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Children should get the flu vaccine every year as soon as it’s available, usually in the fall. It is very I mportant for children with chronic health conditions like asthma or diabetes to get the flu shot, but the flu can be serious for even healthy children.

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Flu seasons arte unpredictable and can be severe. Annual flu vaccination should begin by September or as soon as vaccine is available, and continue throughout the flu season, which can last as late as May. Flu season can begin as early as October. Seasonal flu activity usually peaks in January, February or later.

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It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop for protection against influenza virus infection,. Flu vaccines will not protect against flu-like illnesses caused by non-influenza viruses.

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Complications of flu can include bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, dehydration and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure asthma or diabetes.

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A 2013 study by CSC flu experts estimated that cumulatively over six flu seasons, from 2005 to 2011, flu vaccination averted approximately 13.6 million illnesses, 5.8 million medical visits and approximately 112,900 flu-related hospitalizations in the United States. For more information: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/who/teens/vaccines/flu.html

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Sleep for Success School-age kids need 10 to 12 hours of sleep at night. Homework, sports, after-school activities, TVs, computers, video games, and hectic family schedules might interfere with kids getting enough sleep. Lack of sleep can cause irritable or hyper types of behavior and may make it difficult for kids to pay attention in school. It is important to have a consistent bedtime, especially on school nights. Tips for a good night’s sleep: Include a winding-down period in the bedtime routine Stick to a bedtime and alert your child 30 minutes and 10 minutes beforehand Keep TVs and computers out of the bedroom Keep child’s bedroom dark, cool, and quiet Avoid caffeine

The East Middle 7th graders are participating in a community service/fundraising effort called Shoebox Recycling. It is a program in which student’s donate used pairs of shoes and are paid $.50 per pound on return. It is a win-win program for everyone! The shoes are redistributed to people all over the world who need shoes for various reasons. If they are not reused, they are recycled. Shoebox Recycling focuses on not filling up the landfills with shoes, while helping others at the same time. Shoes that can be donated must be paired and wearable with no holes in the soles or tears in the covering. They accept all kinds of shoes, but no flip-flops, skates or blades, slippers or winter boots. Almost everything else is acceptable, so clean out your closets East Middle and donate to a great cause! All shoes can be dropped off in the 7th grade pod area.

Outreach, Understanding, Responsibility & Support (OURS) Parent Group The Sioux City Community School District, Northwest Area Education Agency, the Local National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will continue their collaboration with the Outreach, Understanding, Responsibility, and Support (OURS) parent group. The efforts are focused at empowering parents/guardians of African American/Black students who attend public schools K -12th grades. The topics are in relation to the education of the Black student, community awareness, and other suggested topics. The OURS parent group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm at the Sanford Community Center, 1700 Geneva Street. The next session will be Tuesday, October 11th, 2016 @ 6pm. A light meal will be provided. For more information and to RSVP to the meetings, contact Lori Gentry, BSW, Educational Equity Student Liaison for the Sioux City Community Schools at 712.203.1107.

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Let’s Talk! The next step in Sioux City Community Schools’ plan to make it easy for you to be involved in your child’s education is here. Let’s Talk! has expanded into every school in the district. Now, you can send your comments, questions and compliments directly to East Middle School leaders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Tell us what’s on your mind and, in return, we’ll send you a personal response within 2 business days. Of course, if you have something private to share, you may remain anonymous. Click the Let’s Talk! link on our school website to start a conversation. East Middle School, Let’s Talk!

2 Ways to Earn $$ for East Middle Box Tops

Hy-Vee Receipts

Clip BoxTops from hundreds of your

Shop your local Hy-Vee and turn in

favorite General Mills products. Each

the receipts to school. East Middle

boxtop is worth 10 cents! Please drop them off in our library.

will receive $1.00 for every $100 in receipts.

Join us on Facebook! If you search Sioux City East Middle School on Facebook you should reach the page that will hold announcements about school events and activities. Please like the page and receive updates! If you are interested in following the EMS PAC group and wanting to know how you can help, search East Middle School PAC and like page.

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Weekly Bulletin Be sure to check out the “Weekly Bulletin” in the news section of the East middle website to see all upcoming events at East Middle. www.siouxcityschools.org/east-middle/