College-Career Fair 2018-19, October 16
Elk Grove Unified School District will be hosting the 26th annual College and Career Fair in the main gym and multipurpose room at Monterey Trail High School.
TUESDAY, OCT. 16, 2018
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
For more information contact Nicole Brown
Phone: 916.793.2678
E-mail: nnbrown@egusd.net
for flyer, click here
PSAT for 8th graders, October 24
EGUSD prepares students for college readiness and supports their preparation for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The PSAT is offered to eighth grade students. Students do not have to sign up for the test and there is no cost. Edward Harris, Jr. Middle School will administer the PSAT on Wednesday, October 24th at 8:15 am sharp. Additional details will be provided to students and parents via Student VUE and Parent VUE.
The PSAT allows students to practice for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), a college entrance exam accepted by all colleges and universities. The results from the PSAT will allow school staff to identify students who are ready to take challenging college courses – such as honors and advanced placement – through AP Potential, a free service provided by the College Board.
To learn more about the benefits in taking the PSAT and how to prepare, please refer the Student Guide and documents below. If you have questions, please direct them to Mrs. Freeman, Head Counselor, at (916) 688-0080.
PSAT Benefits click here
PSAT Student Guide click here
PSAT Preparation (PowerPoint) click here
Map Your Future, October 25
Come and explore over 70 future college opportunities introduced in career-themed academies and pathways at EGUSD high schools. Learn more about the high school programs and meet the teachers, staff and current students. Academies and pathways connect students to the real world and offer relevant, hands-on learning that gives students practical experiences that prepare them for college, career and life.
for flyer, click here
Student survey about social emotional learning, October 25
Educators nationwide have recognized the importance of social emotional skills as an important aspect of preparing students for success in college, career, and life. Evidence shows that social emotional skills such as self-efficacy and social awareness are linked to greater student success and provide valuable insights that test scores do not capture. In addition, the positive culture/climate of a school and its clear, consistent expectations play a vital role. Elements such as students’ sense of belonging and security at school can influence academic development.
On October 25th, Edward Harris, Jr. Middle School will embark on the third administration of a student survey that captures social emotional learning and culture/climate measures. This information is used to support social emotional development and strengthen our positive school culture/climate through Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) implementation. It is our goal to improve our work to nurture student college and career readiness and to create environments in which they can achieve great success.
If you would like to review the questions on the student survey, a copy is available in your school’s front office. If you do not wish to have your child respond to the survey, you may request that your child not participate by completing the form at the bottom of the attached letter and returning it to Mrs. Freeman, Counselor, by October 14th.
Superintendent letter to parents (English), click here
Superintendent letter to parents (Hmong), click here
Superintendent letter to parents (Spanish), click here
Superintendent letter to parents (Vietnamese), click here
Take Your Parents to School Day, November 1
Edward Harris, Jr. Middle School faculty and staff cordially invite you to participate in our annual “Take Your Parents to School Day” on Thursday, November 1, 2018. The purpose of the day is to attend classes with your child and experience a day in middle school. You are encouraged to participate in the classroom lessons, so do not forget your pencil and paper. If your child has PE, feel free to participate and wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Please complete and return the registration form linked below to the EHMS Administration Office building by Friday, October 26, 2018.
Take Your Parents To School Day registration form, English, click here
Take Your Parents To School Day registration form, Spanish, click here
Take Your Parents To School Day, invitation, English, click here
Take Your Parents To School Day, invitation, Spanish, click here
Readapalooza Poster Contest and Fun Night, November 7
The English Department at EHMS is hosting Readapalooza, a fun night filled with games and prizes on Wednesday, November 7th from 6:30 to 8:00 in the MP room. Before the event, students are highly encouraged to design a poster that will be entered in a contest. See below. We are looking forward to seeing the creativity on campus, so start creating your poster as soon as possible.
Poster contest, English, click here.
Poster contest, Spanish, click here.