• June 15th: 8th Grade Algebra Regents Exam

    The Algebra I Regents Exam will take place in school on Thursday, June 15 at 12:00pm.

    This will be the revised schedule for 8th Grade Students that day (regardless of whether they are taking the test or not)

    What to bring:

    • Pencils
    • Blue or black pen
    • TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus CE Graphing calculator if they have one. If they do not have one, students will be provided with a graphing calculator. (We will discuss calculators at the Town Hall.) 

    If your child is sick on June 15, please report it here in the morning and do not send them to school for the test. While there is no make-up date at ESMS for the Regents exam, make-ups can be arranged with students’ high schools in August.

    If you have any questions, email hyman@esmsnyc.net.

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  • Easy Communications!

    The PTA is looking to make communication easier by implementing text messaging for quick information. But, you must OPT IN. Please use this quick form to opt in to receive quick info on school happening, right to your phone! 

     

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  • Teacher Treat RAFFLES are On Sale Now!

     These Amazing Raffles allow every student a chance to spend time, 1x1 or with a friend, with a favorite teacher or staff member!

    We hope everyone will attend the ESMS Fest Benefit on May 19th! But, you don’t need to attend to participate in the raffles and to support our school.

    Raffles are $25 each or 6 for $100.

    Click HERE for Descriptions of Teacher Treats
    Click HERE to Print Raffle Tickets
    Please return completed raffle forms with payment to main office.

    Good luck!

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  • The ESMS Family Cookbook is here!

    Thank you Neva (704), Zoya (604) and Eila (605) for organizing, designing & editing the beautiful, full-color compilation of 39 recipes! Of course, we could not have done it without all of you who shared a bit of your families through your contributions to this book.

    CLICK HERE to download your copy or use a phone to scan the QR code below

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  • ESMS Students in the News!

    Seventh Graders Adam and Romy Lead the Conversation on Mental Health at East Side Middle School - NAMI-NYC

    “I loved Ending the Silence! It helped us further our knowledge on mental health and understand the steps that we can take to get help, like talk to our school psychologist.”

    Access the full story (password protected) at https://naminycmetro.org/youth-leadership-series/ or view the PDF.

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  • ESMS Art Show

    Please join us for the ESMS Art Show!

    Thursday, May 11th, 5-7 PM

     

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  • Join Your ESMS Friends for a Day at Yankee Stadium

    NY Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays!

    Saturday, May 13th
    1:05 Game
    Section 331

    All Seats $50 (Discounted vs. the box office price)

    BUY TICKETS NOW!

    Questions? Email pta@esms.org.

     

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  • Join Us at ESMS Fest

    Friday, May 19th, 2023
    6:30-10:30pm
    ESMS Gymnasium
    Food, Drinks, Dancing, Silent & Live Auction

    Ticket costs:

    Until April 30th - $100
    From May 1st - $125

    Plus Sponsor Packages!

    BUY TICKETS NOW!

    Questions? Email esmsbenefit2023@gmail.com

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  • Free homework help

    Brainfuse offers students in Grades 1-12 free online homework help from one-on-one tutors, daily from 2–11 PM.

    Available in English and Spanish in core subject areas. Video content and other resources are also available 24 hours a day. (En español). 
     
    Log in with your library card number for access.
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  • Meet Bailey The Comfort Dog

    ESMS is happy to announce that Bailey the Comfort Dog is back at school! Please be sure to watch this brief slideshow and click through at the end to give/deny permission for your child to interact with Bailey.  

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  • Thanks to generous support....

    ... from Council Member Menin, students and families from ESMS have FREE access to upcoming Lincoln Center performances, catered towards younger audiences. Click for info on Kid, Teen, and Family programs 

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  • Student privacy notice

    The DOE takes the confidentiality of information about students very seriously. There are several federal and state laws, such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and New York State Education Law 2-d, and local regulations, such as Chancellor’s Regulation A-820, that protect students’ “personally identifiable information” (PII). Please read the following annual notices that the DOE is mandated to send home:   

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  • New DOE Emergency Readiness for 2022-2023

    Dear Parents,

    I am writing to provide you with information about the Department of Education’s Emergency Readiness
    Initiatives that are in place in all NYC Public Schools....

    Read the full letter.

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  • NYC CARE Available citywide at NYC Health + Hospitals locations!

    NYC Care is a health care access program that guarantees services at little or no-cost to New Yorkers who do not qualify for or cannot afford health insurance. Unlock your right to affordable health care with dignity and respect, regardless of your immigration status or ability to pay.

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  • Student and Family mental health helpline

    Vibrant Emotional Health and the UFT have created a helpline that offers free, confidential mental health support for NYC students and their families. The holidays are a stressful time for many, and now we face the latest surge of COVID-19 in the city. The helpline’s licensed clinicians will be available to offer support throughout the December break and beyond.
     
    Call: 212-709-3222
    Text: "PLC" to 43961

    Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12 midnight
    Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    Open throughout the holiday season
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  • Anniversary Day / Chancellor's Conference Day for staff development; students do not attend.

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  • Clerical Day for elementary schools, middle schools, K–12 schools, and standalone D75 programs; students in these schools do not attend.

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  • 8th grade graduation rehearsal (after lunch)

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  • Cafeteria

    PTA Executive Board

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  • Cafeteria

    PTA General Meeting

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  • Rm 109

    SLT

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  • Principal's Book Club

    On zoom

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  • Algebra I Regents @ ESMS

    The Algebra I Regents Exam will take place in school on Thursday, June 15 at 12:00pm.

     

    What to bring:

    • Pencils
    • Blue or black pen
    • TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus CE Graphing calculator if they have one. If they do not have one, students will be provided with a graphing calculator. (We will discuss calculators at the Town Hall.) 

     

    If your child is sick on June 15, please report it here in the morning and do not send them to school for the test. While there is no make-up date at ESMS for the Regents exam, make-ups can be arranged with students’ high schools in August.

     

    If you have any questions, you can email me at hyman@esmsnyc.net.

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  • 92nd Street Y! 1365 Lexington Ave

    8th grade graduation!

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  • Juneteenth, schools closed

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HEALTH & WELLNESS 2022-23

Current NY State Immunization Requirements
Applicable for all, but incoming 6th grade families should please note #3 on p.2

Pediatrician Exam Form
Submit each year or after any new immunization to nurse@esmsnyc.net

Medication Administration Forms (MAF)
All students with a diagnosis such as asthma, allergies or diabetes should submit a Medication Administration Form (MAF) to the school nurse; a new MAF must be submitted each year. MAFs are linked above for general medication administration as well as meds for asthma, allergies, diabetes, and seizures. If your child requires medication to be administered at school, please call the school nurse at 212.360.0114 x5 to set up a time to bring in the signed MAF and any medication that is to be stored at school. (Meds/supplies for use during school days must be unexpired, unopened, and in the original bottle or box; everything should be labeled with the child’s name and birth date.of birth.)

Asthma   Diabetes   Seizure   Allergies Anaphylaxis   General Medication

Request for Provision of Medically Prescribed Treatment (non-medication)

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As of July 2022, schools await DOE guidance on whether we will resume conducting the daily health screening and/or Covid 19 test kit distribution.

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Pursuant to Section 613 of the New York State Public Health Law, all schools are now required to post flu educational material in plain view throughout the school building. 

Fight Flu at Home and School: EnglishSpanishBengaliChineseHaitian CreoleKorean, and Russian

Fight Flu Flyer

IMPORTANT
NEW ESMS ATTENDANCE REPORTING PROCEDURE

If your child will be absent or is arriving late, please alert the school in the morning, by completing THIS SHORT GOOGLE FORM

It will be most helpful to receive your entry before 9am when homeroom begins.

To report a case of Covid, please click HERE as soon as the positive results are known.

There is no need to call or email teachers if you complete either form - all staff will have access.

RELATED ATTENDANCE REMINDERS:

  • Students must be in homeroom at 9am to be marked present/on time.
  • Our student athletes are aware that repeated unexcused late arrivals will impact their ability to practice, start or or play.
  • Doctor notes or other absence letters can be attached to the Google form or submitted to Chris in the main office.
  • Students are not allowed to self-dismiss; if they need to leave before the end of the school day, you or an adult you designate on their emergency form must come to the lobby and sign them out. Change your authorized pickup adults onlline any time at Operoo.com. (Click the eforms button to see and/or edit any of your form responses.) 
  • Student assignments and class work can be found in Google Classroom, if students would like to keep up while absent.
  • Manhattan Youth handles all attendance matters for afterschool: Nick Lacativa nlacativa@manhattanyouth.org / (917) 565-7472

 

OPEROO - DIGITAL FORMS IN ANY LANGUAGE

Go to Operoo if you need to update your child's Emergency Card Authorized Student Pickup List. The school can only release your child during the school day to names on this list and will be able to see your changes in real time. The PTA is proud to help support the school's use of Operoo.

Operoo introduction

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If you need assistance with a particular page or document on our current site, please contact pta@esms.org or call (212) 360-0114 to request assistance.