EMS ISD eNews
March 8, 2018
Spring Break is Here!
All district offices and campuses will be closed March 12-16 for Spring Break. 
District Highlights
Celebrate Texas Public Schools Week


This week was Celebrate Texas Public Schools Week in EMS ISD highlighting the outstanding work that takes place in our community schools each day. Special activities and celebrations were scheduled across our campuses during this week. Check out your school's Facebook and Twitter to see your school's highlights.

We also encourage you to share the successes of our students and school with your friends, family, and the community. Check out our #DiscoverEMSISD and #emsproud posts on Facebook and Twitter for highlights to share by logging into your social media accounts then clicking on the links below. 


EMS ISD State Wrestling Champions


Two EMS ISD students, Chisholm Trail senior Dillon Thomas and Saginaw senior Jacyln McNichols, were named State Champions at the UIL 5A State Wrestling Meet on February 24 at the Berry Center in Cypress.  To read more about these State Champions,  click here We are #emsproud!

Save the Date: EMS ISD STEM Showcase 


Join us for EMS ISD's first district-wide STEM Showcase at the Hollenstein Career and Technology Center. This community event is a come-and-go format and will feature students grades PreK-12 showcasing a variety of the f un STEM projects and activities that we see everyday in our district such as humanzoids, rockets, drones, and Discovery MakerSpace carts. 

The event is free of charge and open from 5:30-7:30 pm on Thursday, March 22. Refreshments will be provided courtesy of Foresters Financial Services, Inc.

Parent Feedback Needed 
2017 Survey Summary Below - Take the 2018 Survey 
Before March 22

All Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD parents are invited to take part in this year's District and School Climate Survey. Each year, we ask for parents' feedback on important topics including educational programs, district and campus leadership, facilities and operations, budget and finance, communications, and safety and security.  The 2017-2018 survey window will close Thursday, March 22.

Parents should check their email for a personal invitation and survey link. They can also participate by clicking here or by requesting a paper survey from the EMS ISD Communications Department. The online survey is available in both English and Spanish, and is compatible with any computer, tablet, or smartphone. For more information about the survey, click here.

Discover EMS ISD Fine Arts 


The EMS ISD Fine Arts Showcase at the Bass Performance Hall on February 21 was a success, with more than 2,000 people in attendance. The show featured five elementary choirs, the high school dance programs, and the middle school and high school bands. To view pictures from the Showcase,  click here

Watch the video above to learn more about what the EMS ISD Fine Arts department has to offer in band, choir, dance, theatre, and visual arts. And, don't forget to share it with friends on  Facebook and  Twitter! #DiscoverEMSISD #emsproud

EMS ISD Summer Enrichment Camps


Did you know that Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD hosts a series of enrichment camps each summer? No matter what your child's interests may be, we have a summer camp for that. EMS ISD Athletics and Fine Arts departments have partnered together to offer fun and exciting camps for various sports including football, soccer, basketball and more as well as camps for those interested in robotics, coding, performing arts, painting, drawing - the list goes on and on!
 
Summer camps are open to current EMS ISD students as well as any interested student in the immediate or neighboring areas. However, space is limited and classes fill up quickly, so it is important to register as soon as possible. Registration opens at noon on Friday, March 9. 
 
Click here  for a complete list of summer camp offerings and registration information. 
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Fantastic things are happening everyday at EMS ISD! See for yourself on our  Facebook , Twitter,  and YouTube social media channels.


It's Celebrate Texas Public Schools Week in EMS ISD and 
we are celebrating a 96% high school graduation rate! 
Dr. Chadwell visited Parkview Elementary on Thursday, March 1, to kick off the school's Read Across America Mystery Readers celebration. #ReadAcrossAmerica #emsproud

Saginaw High School drumline 
took first place in their 
division at competition! #emsproud #weRsaginaw  
Our DECA students just returned from their State competition and Billie is heading to the International competition level! Way to go Billie, BOS DECA and Mrs. Lockwood! We are #bosproud

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Upcoming Events

March 2018
Texas History Month
Music in Our Schools Month
Youth Art Month

March 5-9
Celebrate Texas Public Schools Week

March 11
Daylight Savings Time Begins

March 12-16
Spring Break

March 26
School Board Meeting

March 30
Bad Weather Make-Up Day (if needed)

April & May 2018
STAAR Testing

April 16
School Board Meeting

April 16-20
Pubic School Volunteer Week

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