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Volume 2 Issue 29
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180 Course Selection
Sheets from
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5 , 6 and 7th Graders
It’sNotOverUntilTheyDab!
Congratulations to our ECMS 5th Graders!
These students worked hard each day to prepare and
perform well during their FSA days. Great effort pays
off, and the image above shows just how excited 5th
graders were on their final FSA day.
Mark the Date!
FSA
May 2
th
8 Grade MATH
FSA Session 2&3
5th Grade takes
NGSSS: Science
Assessment
Session 1
FSA
May 3
th
5 Grade takes
NGSSS: Science
Assessment
Session 2
STAR Testing
Begins
FSA
May 4
STAR Testing
Continue
If your ECMS child is
eligible to choose courses
for next school year, the
selection sheet should
have been turned in.
However, if your child has
not submitted his/her
course selection sheet,
pick one up in the office,
complete it and return it
MONDAY 5/2.
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VOLUME 2 ISSUE 29
BETA
YEARBOOK
Softball, Girls
Basketball and
Volleyball Banquet
Final Meeting
Yearbooks can still be ordered
online at:
http://ecmsyearbook.picaboo.com
Hardcover books are $44.00
Softcover books are $36.00
ThefinalBetameetingofthe
yearisWednesday,May4in
thecafeteriafrom
3:15-4:00pm.
The ECMS softball, girls
basketball and volleyball
banquet will be held on
May 20th in the cafeteria
beginning at 5:00 pm.
Stingray Families,
We want to hear from you. Please take the time to fill out the ECMS Parent
Survey and give us some feedback. Simply click on the parent survey link
below. If you would like to wait until later in the year to take the survey it will be
on our website: http://ecm.walton.k12.fl.us/
Parent Surveys: http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/7303584
Paint’n the Rays
Thank you to everyone for you
participation in the ECMS Diaper
Drive it was a huge success. Here
are the final results:
• 5th grade
538
• 6th grade
145
• 7th grade
70
• 8th grade
48
Congratulations to the 5th grade they
had a FREE DRESS DAY on Friday,
April 29th.
Rescheduled Date To Be
Announced
DIA
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Tha R DRIV
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ou!
Paint’n the Rays Fun Run is a
community charity event
with all proceeds benefiting
Emerald Coast Middle
School. To donate or become
a sponsor contact the school.
URGE NT 7 TH GRADE IMMUNIZATION REMINDER
As a reminder, all students entering 7th grade are mandated by Florida law to have a “Tdap” immunization. An
updated copy of your student’s immunization record showing the required dose of Tdap should be brought to the
school before the start of the school year. Proof of this immunization must be provided before 7th grade students
will be permitted to pick up their schedule of classes or begin school.
If your child has not already received the vaccine, please contact your physician or the Florida Department of
Health in Walton County to obtain the immunization. The Tdap immunization for 7th grade student is administered
at no cost through the health department.
For more information, the Florida immunization requirements are found in the Immunization Guidelines for
Florida Schools, Childcare Facilities, and Family Daycare Homes, which is incorporated by reference in Rule 64D3.046, Florida Administrative Code. You may also visit http://www.immunizeflorida.org
for additional information.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
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2016 ECMS RAY-BOTICS
SUMMER CAMP
5th Grade
Date: June 13th – 16th
Time: 9 am until 2 pm
Age: Entering 4th-8th grade
Overview: You’ll learn how to design and program your
robots so they can perform all kinds of tasks! Students will
learn “What is a Robot?” history of robotics, and learn to
think like an engineer. Then they will learn how to
reconfigure Lego EV3 ‘Mindstorms’ Robots and program
them to follow specific commands, be part of ‘robotic team
challenges’ and learn design techniques utilizing software
programs. These hands-on activities require students to
demonstrate teamwork skills and cooperation in social
settings. Students will be grouped according to age and
abilities.
Pick up a registration form in the office and
return completed form to Ms. Glenn.
Friday, May 13:
Fifth grade will be on a field trip to
NWFSC attending a symphony.
Don’t be late to school on this day!
BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH unless you
preordered one from the school!
Tuesday, May 24:
Fifth grade is planning to have a field
day. Students may bring balls, games,
beach blankets etc.
Time: 11:00-2:00
Snacks and drinks will be sold or
students may bring their own.
Our small but determined Relay team (ECMS Rays)
worked hard with the help of Mr. Infinger, the staff and
students of ECMS to raise ...drum roll please, $1297 for
Relay for Life. The final counts are not in so there is a
little more to add to this impressive total. Next year we
plan to make this bigger and better! If anyone would
like to make a donation to our team search for Relay
North of the Bay and click on the team list, find us and
donate. The event is over, but cancer is not so our
team is still accepting donations. Thank you to
everyone for a great Relay.
~Ms. Murray
You are Invited!
Come celebrate National Teacher’s Day at Fonville Press with teachers, staff, friends and family.
What: WINE TASTING TO SUPPORT NATIONAL TEACHER'S DAY
When: Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 from 5 pm to 7 pm
Where: Fonville Press, Alys Beach
Cost: $10 for a selection of wine, lite fare, and live music
Why: 10% of all proceeds will go to the Walton Education Foundation.
Bring a ream of copy paper to receive 10% off, and as a special thank you, all teachers will receive
10% off any item at Fonville Press, Alys Beach.
All copy paper will be given to the school of the givers choosing (we hope ECMS is your choice).
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/1XmtgdjenBS2
More information: http://waltonedfoundation.org/2016/04/national-teachers-day-at-fonville-press/
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*ECMS Testing Calendar – Revised 04/08/16
MAY
2 5th Grade NGSSS: Science Session 1, 80 minutes
8th Grade FSA: Math Sessions 2 & 3, 120 minutes
3 5th Grade NGSSS: Science Session 2, 80 minutes
STAR Assessments Begin (May 3-6, May 9, 12, 13, May, 16)
4 STAR Assessments continue
5 STAR Assessments continue
6 FSA: ELA & Math and NGSSS Science – Close
STAR Assessments continue
9 STAR Assessments continue
10 Algebra 1, Geometry and End of Course Exam, Session 1, 90 minutes
11 Algebra 1, Geometry and End of Course Exam, Session 2, 90 minutes
12 STAR Assessments continue
13 Last Day for Algebra 1 and End of Course Exam – Close
STAR Assessments continue
16 Biology End of Course Exam, 160 minutes
STAR Assessments continue
17 7th Grade Civics End of Course Exam, 160 minutes
20 Biology & End of Course Exams – Close
*Check with your child’s teacher for further specifics or details of testing if needed.
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Calendar Reminders – Revised 4/8/16
MAY
2 Dance Team Practice 3:30-5:00 in Gym
3 7th Grade Field Trip to Biophilia
Dance Team Practice 3:30-5:00 in Gym
4 7th Grade Field Trip to Biophilia
BETA Last Meeting 3:15-4:00 in cafeteria
Dance Team Practice 3:30-5:00 in Gym
5 Teacher Appreciation Day
7th Grade Field Trip to Biophilia
Dance Team Practice 3:30-5:00 in Gym
6 7th Grade Field Trip to Biophilia
Dance Team Auditions 4:30-6:00
9 ECMS Spring Book Fair Begins through 3.12.16
10 7th Grade Field Trip to Biophilia
11 7th Grade Field Trip to Biophilia
12 7th Grade Field Trip to Biophilia and ECMS Spring Book Fair Ends
13 7th Grade Field Trip to Biophilia
5th Grade Field Trip to NWFSC
ECMS Special Olympics Field Day
Sat. 14 Florida Middle School Student Track Meet in Bradenton, Florida (students who qualified)
20 ECMS softball, girls basketball & volleyball banquet at ECMS beginning at 5:00 pm.
24 Awards – Day for 5th, 6th, 7th Graders
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 6:00pm
5th Grade Field Day 11:00-2:00
25 Last Day for Students
26 Teacher Work Day
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