Please watch your email for any school-specific announcements from ESMS regarding Covid.

 

Covid-19/School Related Links and Resources can be found at:
http://www.esms.org/esmscovid19info

News and Shout Outs!

  • East Side Middle School #GiveHealthy Drive

    East Side Middle School #GiveHealthy Drive  

    The ESMS Student Council can't do their traditional Fall Food Drive this year, so we have joined the virtual City Harvest food drive to bring healthy food to our neighbors in need this holiday season. Choose from a range of donation options: from a package of spaghetti to a fresh produce selection. City Harvest hopes to collect a million pounds of food - help ESMS reach its 1000lb goal by January 20! 

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  • Remote Learning & Your Family: Ideas For Meaningful Change

    An evening of listening and conversation presented by CEC District 2 with Special Guest, Executive Superintendent, Manhattan Marisol C. Rosales

    Thursday, December 3rd

    6:30-8:00pm

    Register here to join us by zoom. Your thoughts will be collected in advance by filling out this form

    Open meeting, all are welcome!

    District parents, principals, and teachers are encouraged to share what works, what should be replicated, and what can be constructively improved, as we try to support all our students and families during this unprecedented crisis.

    Sponsored by CECD2 Remote Learning, Students with Disabilities, and Students in Temporary Housing Committees

    For more information please contact cec2@schools.nyc.gov

     

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  • D2 Meal Hubs Open During Remote Learning

    All families & students may go to any school building Mon-Fri  9:00am-12:00pm  to pick up 3 free grab-and-go meals. 

    Search for locations: https://www.opt-osfns.org/schoolfoodny/meals/default.aspx

    • No registration, ID, or documentation required

    • No dining space is available; meals are to go

    • As the duration of remote learning progresses and demand data comes in, the DOE will assess which sites should remain open

    • There will be no food service on Thanksgiving Day; instead, there is a holiday menu for 11/23 - 25

    • In addition, adult members of the community can pick up meals Mon-Fri 3:00-5:00 pm at locations across the city. 

    • No registration, ID, or documentation required

    • Meals are available to the general public only during this time window

    • Multiple meals may be picked up at once and must be eaten offsite

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  • Shop Amazon Smile Black Friday Deals and Support ESMS

    You can make an impact while you shop for Black Friday deals.
    Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/13-4190883 and AmazonSmile will donate to East Side Middle School Parent Teacher Association Inc, at no cost to you.

     

     

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  • Nomination a Teacher - Big Apple Awards

    Through January 10: nominate teachers for a Big Apple Award HERE. Nominees must be current, full-time public school teachers. The Big Apple Awards recognize and celebrate New York City teachers who inspire students, model great teaching and enrich their school communities.

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  • Dressing Warmly For School

    Those of us in school can attest to the fact that it can become quite cold in the building. For Covid-19 airflow reasons, windows are open and the ventilation system is pulling in and circulating outdoor air. Blended learners should be aware of the need to dress in layers and carry hats and gloves with them.
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  • Student & Staff Covid Testing

    All students and staff are strongly urged to get tested for COVID-19. Testing is being prioritized for all DOE employees and students. The list of DOE-priority testing sites, along with their operating hours, is HERE. 

    Only these sites offer DOE-priority testing; all are walk-in only. Parents of students are encouraged to bring their insurance card.  https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year-20-21/return-to-school-2020/health-and-safety/priority-testing 

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  • In-Person Learning: Absence/Attendance Protocol

    If your child will be out sick or staying home on one of their in-school days, please email their teachers and attendance@esmsnyc.net. 

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  • ESMS Merchandise Available for Sale Online!

    ESMS Merchandise Available for Sale Online!  
    Temporarily, we have moved sales online.
    You can order at
    https://www.cafepress.com/esmsnyc

     

    Show us your school spirit, Tigers!

    Questions? Contact PTA@esms.org

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  • Free Microsoft Office 365 For Your Family

    The DOE provides free Microsoft 365 ProPlus to students and families. Much of this software has education-specific content that supports our students’ academic improvement. In addition, familiarity with these tools will help prepare students for college and careers. 

    Visit nycstudents.net to download Microsoft Office 365. You will need to enter the student's OSIS number, last name, and date of birth, or the student's username.

     

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Upcoming Events

  • School closed - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

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  • CEC D2 Calendar & Working Business Meeting

    The CEC Calendar and Working Business meetings will be on October 13th at 6:30pm with the Working Business meeting following immediately after the calendar meeting. Resolutions will be posted later this week on the CECD2 website. There are two public speaker sessions and anyone can sign up to speak using the Public Speaking Link below.
     
     
     
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  • PTA Meeting

    Zoom Link Will Be Emailed Ahead of Event

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  • SLT Meeting

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  • Parent Book Club

    RSVP: esms.bethservetar@gmail.com

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  • Schools closed - Winter recess

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  • CHRISTMAS DAY

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  • CEC D2 Calendar & Working Business Meeting

    The CEC Calendar and Working Business meetings will be on October 13th at 6:30pm with the Working Business meeting following immediately after the calendar meeting. Resolutions will be posted later this week on the CECD2 website. There are two public speaker sessions and anyone can sign up to speak using the Public Speaking Link below.
     
     
     
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  • Schools closed - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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  • SLT Meeting

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  • Parent Book Club

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  • CEC D2 Calendar & Working Business Meeting

    The CEC Calendar and Working Business meetings will be on October 13th at 6:30pm with the Working Business meeting following immediately after the calendar meeting. Resolutions will be posted later this week on the CECD2 website. There are two public speaker sessions and anyone can sign up to speak using the Public Speaking Link below.
     
     
     
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  • Schools closed - Lunar New Year

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  • Schools closed - Midwinter Recess

    Midwinter Recess (includes Presidents’ Day and Lincoln’s Birthday), schools closed

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  • SLT MEETING

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  • Parent Book Club

    RSVP: esms.bethservetar@gmail.com

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  • CEC D2 Calendar & Working Business Meeting

    The CEC Calendar and Working Business meetings will be on October 13th at 6:30pm with the Working Business meeting following immediately after the calendar meeting. Resolutions will be posted later this week on the CECD2 website. There are two public speaker sessions and anyone can sign up to speak using the Public Speaking Link below.
     
     
     
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  • Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences

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  • Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences

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  • Schools closed - Spring Recess

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Kids are required to screen before coming to school

NYC School Buildings Are Temporarily Closed

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NYC School Building Closure - Temporarily

 Update for Families_November 18 2020(1).pdf 

New! New York City DOE will provide testing for COVID-19 in every public school. You can provide consent for random in-school testing through your New York City School Account (NYCSA), rather than on paper. Here is how (if you have not yet returned your form):

  1. Login into your New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) by going to: https://mystudent.nyc/use the email and password that you provided to your student’s school when signing up. 
  2. When you sign in, you will receive a pop up message letting you know that you can now complete the consent form.
  3. You can read more about COVID testing on that page and choose “consent” or “deny” for each of your students.
  4. You will then click “Update Now” at the bottom of the page.

Learn about the COVID testing program

 

Principals Book Club - Parents and Gardians: Join Ms. Getz on Zoom!

   

The Homeroom Project

  

 Homeroom is a free, nationwide, peer to peer tutoring program that began at the start of COVID-19. Since then, we have provided both one on one tutoring and small group classes (3-4 students). Our support is offered for students in grades K-12, in all subjects, and four languages (English, French, Spanish, Chinese). For more details, please see:: homeroomproject.org 

 

   
Make Your Amazon Purchases Work For ESMS

Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible purchases to the ESMS PTA when you shop via our Amazon Smile.
If not signed up, register at the Amazon Smile Page: smile.amazon.com, select:
East Side Middle School PTA
Location:  New York, NY  

** NEW **  - Be sure to activate Amazon Smile in your Amazon App on your phone/device!
Desktop - Remember to begin all future purchases at http://smile.amazon.com.  Bookmark it in your browser now!

Reading Recommendations from Mr. Getz:

 This is a photo of an open book with text under it that reads "Recommended Reading". Under that text is small text that reads "Knowledge is Power". This photo is to highlight a list of articles and podcast(s) recommended by our school's principal. 

NY Times
It's Not Just Adults Who Are Stressed. Kids Are, Too

NY Times
How to Protect Your Children From Online Predators

  NY Times
  Video Games and Online Chats Are ‘Hunting Grounds’ for Predators

  NY Times
  Trump Administration Plans to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes

NY Times, Opinion
  We Still Don’t Know How Safe Vaping Is

 NY Times
  Don’t Use Bootleg or Street Vaping Products, C.D.C. Warns

NY Times
  How to Help Your Child Study

The Atlantic
  Twitter Needs a Pause Button

NY Times
  Why Girls Beat Boys at School and Lose to Them at the Office

Harvard Graduate School of Education, 2017:
(with resource links at end of article)
 The Talk - How Adults Can Promote Young People’s Healthy Relationships and Prevent Misogyny and Sexual Harassment
and  accompanying Podcast

Academic Resource Fair Links and Discounts

Picture of a standard test bubble sheet, filled out, with a pencil laying on top Academic Resource Fair
Discounts on Test Prep & Tutoring 

We hope you found the Academic Resource Fair on 1/15/2020 informative

Vendors at the Resource Fair are offering special incentives to ESMS families.
Please take advantage of these great discounts and be sure to mention ESMS.

Please show them your support!

ESMS Vendor Discounts

Participating Companies
 * Applerouth * Axiom Learning *
* Bee Tutored * CATES * Evolved *
* Ivy Tutors Network * Kweller Prep *
* NYC Admissions Solutions *
* Sheptin Tutoring Group *
* The Tutorverse *

ESMS Spiritwear and Swag

ESMS Merchandise
Available for Sale Online!  

Temporarily, we have moved sales online.

You can now order at
https://www.cafepress.com/esmsnyc
    
Show us your school spirit, Tigers!

Questions?
Contact our ESMS Spiritwear Coordinator, Kara Fic,  at:
karafic@gmail.com

Parent University: Free Courses, Resources & Events For NYC Families

  

Parent University Launches November 23, 2020

We’re delighted to announce the launch of Parent University, a collaboration between the Office of Family and Community Empowerment (FACE) and the Division of Instructional and Information Technology (DIIT)!

 

Parent University seeks to educate and empower all families from early childhood through adulthood, with free courses, resources, events, and activities. 

Parents can register for free trainings on a wide range of topics, including adult education, student social-emotional learning, and special education.

Visit Parent University today at parent.schools.nyc!  Sign in with your NYC School Account.

Click on the links below to download the Parent University flyer in English and translated versions.

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ESMS Cares

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ESMS is collaborating with Making Caring Common, a project of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, to build a more caring, inclusive school community where students feel safe, supported, and connected. As a member of the Caring Schools Network, we will work to better understand how students, staff, and parents experience our school community.
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We will also have access to research-based strategies and insights from leaders in the field of education to promote safety, caring, and respect. You can learn more about MCC’s Caring Schools Network at https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/caring-schools.

 Making Caring Common FAQ 

 


SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
DONATE TODAY

Due to the significant reduction of fundraising opportunities this past year resulting from Covid-19, our school and students need your support now more than ever.  Our budget has been drastically impacted. Your generous support will ensure that quality student programming and enrichment can robustly continue remotely and when school fully resumes.   We also want to ensure that we can accommodate the ongoing needs of our dedicated teachers and administration.

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Thank you in advance for your generosity! 

DONATE NOW

Safety Cell Phone Database

Are you entered in our Safety Cell Phone Database?

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Are you entered in our internal database of student and parent cell phone numbers?   We program cell numbers into the School Messenger system in order to be able to send important text messages to kids and/or parents if needed. (For example, if there is a safety event at our school while students are out for lunch or right before school starts, we would like the ability to immediately send them instructions.)

Click HERE to enter cell phone information for the student and at least one parent or guardian. THIS APPLIES TO ALL FAMILIES GRADES 6-8, even if you submitted last year.

Nothing you submit through this link impacts your child's information elsewhere (not in the DOE's main database or on your child's blue card), and it will not be shared or used for purposes other than urgent notifications.   Enter your numbers today!

Student Poetry Club

New Poems Added!

  Graphic of a tree with branches with the word POETRY under it.  

Welcome to our corner, where we gather to write, share and publish our poetry.

It’s a wonderful creative space for young poets to embrace their inner talent.

If that appeals to you, please come join us to explore great poems!

Students meet Thursday mornings at 8:00 in Mr. Getz's office

Read our latest set of published poems here

-The Students of the ESMS Poetry Corner

 (Poetry Page updated on 10/29/19)

Opportunities for Students

Outside Activities & Opportunities for Students

  This is a photo of a large dinosaur skeleton, surrounded by about 30 people, inside a museum. This photo relates to a listing of outside activities available to ESMS students. 

Low & No-cost programs, events and opportunities

for

middle school students

around the city!

More information HERE

Free Homework Help

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 Dial-A-Teacher

The UFT’s award-winning Dial-a-Teacher program is a homework help line for elementary and middle school students attending New York City public schools. Students or their parents are invited to call the hotline, which is staffed by classroom teachers who are experienced in all subject areas .  Teachers communicate online with students and download their assignments so they can better guide them as the students work through challenges.

Call the phone number or request help via their website at https://tutor.dialateacher.org/

 For more information on the program,  visit https://dialateacher.org/about-dat/

Student Mental Health

A graphic that has clouds and simply states Youth Mental Health. This relates to a listing of mental health documents and resources for students and their families.
Throughout the school year, Mental Health is an important topic covered in our classrooms and discussed at our PTA meetings. Utilizing curricula and guest speakers, topics relevant to our kids, and their well being,  are explored.

Here are select resources you might find helpful:

Dr. Dennis's full presentation with tech slides from her 2nd visit 
(Courtesy of Guest Speaker, Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary of Hunter College)

Teen Mental Health Handout for ESMS Parents  (Courtesy of ESMS Parent & Guest Speaker, Michele Galietta)

Mental Health Resources, Tri-state (Courtesy of Emotion Regulation Lab @ Hunter College)

NAMI Basics (Courtesy of Guest Speaker, Clara S. Kiely, MSW @ NAMI-NYC Metro)

Teen Anxiety Presentation & Teen Anxiety Study (Courtesy of Guest Speaker, Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary of Hunter College)

How to Help Your Child in an Unhealthy Relationship (Courtesy of Guest Speaker, Annie Robertson, RAPP (Relationship Abuse Prevention Program)
RAPP offers free relationship counseling through their uptown offices. Students or parents may reach out to arobertson@egscf.org

Safe and Healthy Technology Use

  A photo of five teenagers sitting on a park bench, staring at their respective cell phones. This photo relates to our 6th grade advisory program on Privacy and Balancing Technology Use. 
Student Advisory Program for 6th Grade Students
"Privacy and Balancing Technology Use"

Seton Hall University School of Law's Institute for Privacy Protection's is teaching a four-class program on "Privacy and Balancing Technology Use" to sixth graders at East Side Middle School. The program will be taught during the weekly advisory period by Seton Hall Law School students who are fellows at the University's Institute for Privacy Protection. They will cover privacy, reputational impact, advertising & content choice, and balancing time spent on screens and time spent offline.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Professor Julia Hernandez, who will be running the program through Seton Hall at julia.hernandez@shu.edu

NY Plastic Bag Ban Solution

The ESMS PTA is selling reusable ESMS eco bags! The bags conveniently ball up into their own carrying pouch so they can be thrown into backpacks, work bags, and briefcases. 

Bags are
$5 each or
3 bags for $12.

To purchase, students can visit Beth Servetar's office on the first floor.
Exact Change Please!

ESMS Debate Team

Congratulations
to our ESMS Debate Team
on an awesome performance at the Feb 22nd NYC Urban Debate League's Parliamentary Tournament (#5) held at PS 184

 Photo - three ESMS students (three boys) with debate team awards
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STUDENT VOICES!!

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My Life in Corona Social Imposed Distancing
 - A Poem Memoir written by 7th Grader, Leah Mesuk

Read Leah's poem HERE

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 Photo of ESMS student, Tess, performing her Corona virus rap PSA
Watch, listen, and be prepared to be inspired by Tessa's slam poem celebrating NYC workers on the front lines.
Tessa  is a 7th grader at ESMS!
WATCH HERE

Tessa and her poem were also covered by WNBC local news! 

STATEMENT  ON ACCESSIBILITY

We are working to make this website easier to access for people with disabilities and will follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0.
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.