*Homework:  www.vrml.k12.la.us/ems- Go to the school homepage & click homework button

 Parents if you have questions please call one of the numbers below and someone will help you.

EMS Office: 937-4441          EMS Counselor’s Office: 937-5271        

 EMS Gym: 937-6741              Cafeteria: 937-6721

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Principal’s Message: 
    Summer is here with its promise of rest and recuperation from a productive year.  Students and teachers alike need this break to be rejuvenated for the next year.  Encourage your student to read as a form of relaxation this summer.  Not only will it be a different vacation with each book read, but it will help them retain the skills they have gained through this school year. 
     Thanks for another fabulous school year.  I am looking forward to working with you and your children again next year.
     Feel free to call me at school with questions or concerns.  Remember "It is always a great day to be a Bobcat!"

                                                                                                                                   Lynn Moss

*Congratulations to EMS 7th and 8th grade Symphonic Band and Concert Band for outstanding performances at State Large Ensemble Festival.  The Symphonic Band received all Superior ratings on their State and sight-reading performances and were awarded the Sweepstakes Trophy.  The Concert Band received a superior rating on their stage performance and an excellent rating in sight-reading.  They received the state plaque for their superior concert performance.  We are very proud of each of you!

*Congratulations to Erath Middle School’s Elocution Contest Winners:  6th Grade - Jaden Romero - 1st; Caroline Poche' - 2nd; 7th Grade - Jada Poche' - 1st; Alexis Lege - 2nd

*Congratulations to the Parish Elocution Contest Winners:  5th/6th Grade Division - Caroline Poche' - 2nd; 7th/8th Grade Division - Jada Poche' - 2nd; Alexis Lege - 3rd.  All participants did an outstanding job!!!!!

*Congratulations to the EMS 2012-2013 Student Council Officers:  President - Maci Viator; Vice-President - Ross Allen; Secretary - Jada Poche'; Treasurer - Brett Altazan; Parliamentarian - Olivia Borel; Reporter - Jared Racca.   

*Congratulation to the EMS Jr. Beta Club:   The Jr. Beta club faired well at state convention.  The club place 1st in Philanthropy; 1st in Service Award; 2nd in Scrapbook (created by Bailey Hebert); 3rd Place in Special Talent (Andrew Vallot); 5th place in Sweepstakes.  Good job EMS Jr. Beta Club members!

*PBIS 2012 Spring Bash Donations: Our 2012 Positive Behavior Interventions Support Spring Bash was once again a tremendous success thanks to the generous support of our business community.  Erath Middle School wishes to thank the following sponsors for their donation to this reward celebration:  Nathan Granger at QCP donated hamburgers, chips, and soft drinks for all the students and staff who attended the spring bash.   111 gift cards were given to students whose names were drawn at the bash.  In addition, 4 teachers won gift certificates.  The following merchants and individuals donated gift certificates, gift cards or money to purchase those gift cards:  Bank of Erath, Scott and Kallen Belanger, Compressed Air Systems (Gerry and Marianne Lasseigne), Ed and Rickey Domingues, Gulf Coast Bank, Quality Builders, Shawn's Cajun Meats Too, and Traco Production Services.

*Mark your calendars:

2012-2013 Mandatory Orientation

Monday, August 6, 2012

9 am              - 8th Grade students ONLY
11 am             - 7th Grade students ONLY
1 pm              - 6th Grade STUDENTS and PARENTS

Students must report to the EMS Gym

Fees to be collected as follows:
ID Fee              $10.00
Planner              $5.00

Total Required Fees - $15.00

Spirit Shirts will be available to purchase for $15.  (Proceeds from spirit shirt sales will be used for the Renaissance Program in May.)

NOTE:  ID and PLANNER fees must be paid before a spirit shirt can be purchased.

EMS BAND NEWS

May 22nd           7th & 8th Grade Band Trip to Schlitterbahn

 LUNCH/BREAKFAST MONEY

This year we will again be serving breakfast on a daily basis.  If you make one check for lunch and breakfast, please indicate on the check that you are paying for one week lunch, one week breakfast.  (Meal payments will be collected beginning Tuesday, August 16^th.)  Remember, students can no longer pay by the day.  Beginning Tuesday, August 16^th, all meals must be purchased either by the week or by the month. 

                            Cost for lunch will be:                                       Cost for breakfast will be:
                             Grade 6                                 - $6.25/week         Full price                - $3.75/week
                             Grades 7 and 8                      - $6.50/week         Reduced price        - $1.50/week
                             Reduced (all grades)              - $2.00/week

It is important that you remember to send lunch/breakfast money on time.  It should be in an envelope with your child’s name, grade level and homeroom teacher.  Indicate whether paying lunch or breakfast.  Should you have any questions, please call Mrs. Mary Green at 937-6721.

NOTE:  Free/Reduced Lunch applications must be completed and returned to school as soon as possible.

 AFTER SCHOOL PICKUP

In the afternoons, parents picking up their children from school are asked not to block the driveway entrance to the Bares Ranch School on the cemetery road.  No students will be allowed to check out after 2:00 p.m.

 HOMEWORK

If your child is absent, homework will be available in the office and can be picked up between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  If you would like the homework to go home with another student, please call the office to let us know by 10:00 a.m.  Homework can also be accessed online at www.vrml.k12.la.us/ems .  Go to the school homepage & click the homework button.     

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Excused Absences - Parents please note that any time your child is checked in or out, a doctor’s excuse or parent note is still required for the check in or out to be excused.  The slip that you sign in the office is the student’s pass to class or the school’s record of their check out and not a legitimate excuse. 

Checkout:  No checkouts after 2:00 P.M.

Parents are reminded that your child can only miss 12 days for the year.  VPSB Policy!

Parents:  Whenever you send money in to school for anything, be sure to place your child’s first name, middle initial and last name on the envelope or check, along with his/her grade.  We have students with the same first and last name.  Thank you.

Parents please let your child know in the morning how they are getting home, especially during rainy days.  It is sometimes difficult to get that message to your child in the afternoon.