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For the Week of June 3 - 7 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Decision Making
Be able to consider potential outcomes and consequences to an action.
“May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” – Nelson Mandela
Monday- Mandatory lunch meetings for 8th grade students going to Knott’s.
Tuesday- Fun in the Sun Party for 6th grade students for good attendance, 6th period; promotion tickets distributed to 8th grade students during 6th period.
Wednesday –No minimum day; AVID college wear day; Knott’s trip for 8th grade students.
Thursday –Club shirt day; Promotion practice for 8th graders by last name: A-F Period 2, G-M Period 3, N-Z Period 4; 8th grade picnic and clap out.
Friday – 8th grade promotion in MPR: A-F 9 AM, G-M 11 AM, N-Z 1 PM.
HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER VACATION AND GOOD LUCK IN HIGH SCHOOL 8TH GRADE STUDENTS!
For the Week of May 27 - 31 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Networking
Build and maintain positive relationships with others within and outside of school.
“Networking is not collecting contacts. Networking is about planting relations.”
Monday- MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY!
Tuesday- Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM; ASB/AVID/PLUS trip; Band trip; Bridge Day in MPR.
Wednesday –No minimum day; AVID college wear day; Tiger Awards in MPR: 6/7 grade-5 PM, 8th grade-6 PM.
Thursday –Club shirt day; Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM.
Friday – EMS dress up day! Celebrate the upcoming summer with Hawaiian wear! Making Positive Changes Assembly, 6th period.
For the Week of May 20 - 24 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Stress Management
Be able to handle pressure and stressful situations, stay calm, focused, and resilient in challenging circumstances.
“Stress is simply the adaptation of our bodies and minds to change.” – Dr. Peter G. Hanson
Monday- CAC Meeting, 4 PM at Jean Hayman Training Center.
Tuesday- Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM; School Site Council Meeting in the library at 3 PM.
Wednesday –AVID college wear day; PLCs before and after school.
Thursday –Club shirt day; Ballet Folklorico Spring Show, 2nd period in MPR; Band Spring Showcase, 4th period; ELD Celebration, 6th period in MPR; Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM.
Friday – EMS dress up day! Wear your Tiger gear or red and white; Flag football intramurals at TCMS.
For the Week of May13 – 17 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Problem Solving
Think critically and be able to analyze situations, identify problems, and come up with effective solutions.
“Life is a series of problem-solving opportunities. The problems you face will either defeat you or develop you depending on how you respond to them.” – Rick Warren
Monday –
Tuesday – Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM.
Wednesday – AVID college wear day; Vision Committee Meeting; Staff meeting after school; LEUSD Employee Appreciation Day, 3PM at Pins N’ Pockets.
Thursday – Club shirt day; Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM.
Friday – EMS dress up day! Support your favorite sports team! Band performance and overnight trip to Disneyland.
Saturday – STEAM Saturday, 8:00 – 12:15.
For the Week of May 6 – 10 Have a ROARing Week!
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK WITH DAILY TREATS & GIFTS!
ROAR Focus – LEADERSHIP
Guide, motivate, and influence others to achieve common goals by taking initiative, making decisions, and being responsible for the outcomes.
“The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” - Unknown
CAASPP & CAST make up testing in MPR.
Monday- Staff treat from PLUS.
Tuesday- Staff lunch from admin in the lounge; Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM; district DELAC meeting in board room at 4 PM.
Wednesday –Staff breakfast from PTSA in lounge; Band performance at Knott’s Berry Farm; AVID college wear day; PLCs before and after school; Mulligan’s event, 2:15-4:15 PM.
Thursday –Staff treat from ASB; Club shirt day; Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM; Honor Band Performance at LHS, 5 PM.
Friday – EMS dress up day! Wear your Tiger Gear or red & white! LEUSD Games at LHS; Gifts to staff!
For the Week of April 29 – May 3 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Time Management
Effectively manage your time and priorities to maximize productivity by setting goals, planning tasks, and meeting deadlines.
“Time management is not about managing time; it’s about managing priorities. – David Allen
ELA CAST Testing in 8th grade science classes. CAASPP make up testing in MPR for 6th & 7th grade. Regular bell schedule.
Monday-
Tuesday- Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM;
Wednesday –AVID college wear day; staff meeting after school.
Thursday –Club shirt day; Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM; Drama play, 6 PM in MPR.
Friday – EMS dress up day! Wear your favorite band or musical artist shirt. Drama play, 6 PM in MPR.
For the Week of April 22 – 26 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Cultural Competence
Be able to interact effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds by respecting and understanding different perspectives and customs.
“The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people.” - Unknown
ELA CAASPP testing in block schedule on Mon., Tues, Thurs. & Fri.
Monday- Block schedule: Periods 1, 3 & 5.
Tuesday- Block schedule: Periods 2, 4 & 6. Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM; CTE Showcase, Ortega High Gym, 5:30-7 PM.
Wednesday – Regular early release schedule; AVID college wear day; PLCs before and after school.
Thursday – Block schedule: Periods 1, 3 & 5. Club shirt day; Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM.
Friday – Block schedule: Periods 2, 4 & 6. EMS dress up day! Wear your Tiger gear or red and white.
For the Week of April 15 – 19 Have a ROARing Week!
UNIVERSAL AWARENES WEEK #4.
Glad to see you and glad you’re here!
Daily events during lunch to focus on CAASPP testing.
ROAR Focus – Teamwork
Be able to work effectively with others toward a common goal.
“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” – Phil Jackson
Math CAASPP testing in block schedule on Mon., Tues, Thurs. & Fri.
Monday- Block schedule: Periods 1, 3 & 5. “Positive vibes.” Write words of encouragement on cards during lunch.
Tuesday- Block schedule: Periods 2, 4 & 6. Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM.
Wednesday – Regular early release schedule; AVID college wear day; “We’re rooting for you.” Ice cream float giveaway during lunches in the MPR; staff meeting after school with department meetings to follow; band pictures all day.
Thursday – Block schedule: Periods 1, 3 & 5. Club shirt day; “Encouragement.” Find hidden encouragement cards and return for a prize. Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM; School Site Council, 3 PM in library; Board meeting-6PM
Friday – Block schedule: Periods 2, 4 & 6. EMS dress up day! “Keeping our cool with testing.” Wear sunglasses to celebrate the completion of the first week of testing.
For the Week of April 8 – 12 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Conflict Resolution
Be able to negotiate effectively and resolve differences in a way that is fair and constructive.
“Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.” – Ronald Reagan
Monday- WELCOME BACK FROM SPRING BREAK!
Tuesday- Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM.
Wednesday – AVID college wear day; PLCs before and after school; Gang task force presentation, Lakeside High School theater, 6-7:30 PM.
Thursday –Club shirt day; lockdown drill-period 3; Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM.
Friday – EMS dress up day! Please wear red and/or blue for Autism Awareness and Celebration.
For the Week of March 18 – 22 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Adaptability
Be flexible and adapt to changes in work environments, tasks, or situations.
“Adaptability is the simple secret of survival.” – Jessica Hagedorn
Monday- AVID trip to LHS; CAC meeting, 4 PM at JHTC.
Tuesday- ASB fundraiser Foam Party, 6th period; Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM.
Wednesday – AVID college wear day; staff meeting after school.
Thursday –Club shirt day; PLUS forum, period 2-4; ASB fundraiser game truck activity, 12:30-2:30 PM; Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM; DELAC meeting, 4 PM in District Board Room; beginning band performance at LHS; PLUS butterfly giveaway for World Down Syndrome Day.
Friday – EMS dress up day! Wear your EMS gear or red and white! Advanced Band performances at EES and LHS.
HAVE A GREAT SPRING BREAK!
INTERSESSION APRIL 2-5 (6TH GRADE ONLY FOR REGISTERED STUDENTS.)
SEE YOU BACK ON APRIL 8TH.
For the Week of March 11 – 15 Have a ROARing Week!
7th Grade CIMI trip all week in Catalina!
ROAR Focus – Active Listening
Pay full attention to what others are saying, understanding their perspectives, and responding appropriately.
“I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.” – Ernest Hemingway
Monday- Find the missing Leprechaun Game all week to win a prize!
Tuesday- Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM.
Wednesday – AVID college wear day; PLCs before and after school.
Thursday –Club shirt day; Basketball Intramurals at TCHS; Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM; Board meeting, 6 PM at District Office.
Friday – EMS dress up day! Wear green for St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday!
Saturday - STEAM Saturday, 8:00 - 12:15 PM.
For the Week of March 4 – 8 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Creativity
Think outside the box, come up with innovative ideas and solutions.
“Creativity is seeing what others see and thinking what no one else ever thought.” – Albert Einstein
Monday-
Tuesday- Drop and cover drill, 1st period; Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM.
Wednesday – Staff meeting at 2 PM in the library with leadership meeting to follow.
Thursday –Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM; Open House, 5:30-7:00 PM.
Friday – EMS dress up day! Wear your Tiger Gear or red and white.
For the Week of February 26 – March 1 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Self-regulation
The ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions.
“Self-discipline is when your conscience tells you to do something and you don’t talk back.” – W.K. Hope
Monday-
Tuesday- Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM.
Wednesday – Electives Fair in MPR: 6th grade-second period, 7th grade-third period; PLCs before and after school; Bandtastick at TCHS, 4 PM.
Thursday –Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM.
Friday – EMS dress up day! Wacky hair day! Band at Cal Baptist Festival.
For the Week of February 19 – 23 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Reading
The ability to comprehend and interpret written information effectively.
“What I love most about reading: It gives you the ability to reach higher ground. And keep climbing.” – Oprah Winfrey
Monday- NO SCHOOL! PRESIDENTS’ DAY.
Tuesday- Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM.
Wednesday – Staff meeting after school in library with leadership to follow.
Thursday – Feeder school visitations, periods 1-4; Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM.
Friday – EMS dress up day! Wear your Tiger Gear or red and white.
For the Week of February 12 – 16 Have a ROARing Week!
UNIVERSAL AWARENESS WEEK #3.
Positive relationships and relations. Daily lunch activities and dress up themes.
“We are thrilled that you POPPED into our lives.” Ticket a day from a teacher to a student to come to the MPR for popcorn during lunch.
ROAR Focus – Organization
The ability to manage time, tasks, and belonging to be the most productive and reduce clutter.
“The key is in not spending time, but in investing it.” – Stephen Covey
Monday- Lunch activity: Paper heart chain.
Tuesday- Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM; Lunch activity: Mini Jenga Matching Game.
Wednesday – Wear pink and red; PLCs before and after school; Lunch activity: Wall of Kindness; Valentine’s Dance, 2-4 PM in the MPR.
Thursday – Wear matching outfits with a friend; Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM; Lunch activity: Make a pin for a favorite staff member.
Friday – No school on Friday and Monday for Presidents’ Day Holiday!
For the Week of February 5 – 9 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Collaboration
Work with others, share ideas, and combine efforts to achieve common goals.
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller
Monday-
Tuesday- Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM; ELAC meeting 4 PM in MPR.
Wednesday – AVID College Wear Day; staff meeting, 2 PM in library.
Thursday – Club Shirt Day; Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM; board meeting, 6 PM at district office.
Friday – EMS spirit wear. Wear your Tiger gear or red and white clothing.
Saturday – STEAM Saturday Electives Showcase for incoming 6th graders (current 5th graders)!
For the Week of January 29 – February 2 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Inquiry
Think critically to solve problems.
“Critical thinking is what leads to the next breakthroughs in any area.” – Roberta Golinkoff
Monday-
Tuesday- Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM.
Wednesday – AVID College Wear Day; PLCs before and after school.
Thursday – Club Shirt Day; Tutoring and detention after school, 3-4 PM.
Friday – EMS spirit wear. Favorite hat day. (Dress code appropriate.) EHS course selection for 8th graders.
For the Week of January 22 - 26 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Writing
Communicate thoughts and ideas through written expression.
“If you know how to write, you’ll never have to worry about finding a job.” – Professor Rebecca Rio Jeleffe
Monday-
Tuesday- Honor roll assemblies: 6th grade- period 2, 7th grade-period 3, 8th grade-period 4 in MPR; School site council meeting, 2 PM in library.
Wednesday – AVID College Wear Day; LHS visit for 8th graders during PE class; EHS ROTC visit during lunches; staff meeting after school; DELAC meeting 4 PM at district office.
Thursday – Club Shirt Day; PLUS forum, periods 2-3.
Friday – EMS spirit wear. Wear your Tiger gear or red and white.
For the Week of January 15 - 19 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Communication
Communicate information clearly and effectively.
“If you just communicate, you can get by. But if you communicate skillfully, you can work miracles.” – Jim Rohn
Monday- MLK HOLIDAY. NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday-
Wednesday – AVID College Wear Day; PLCs before and after school; Career and College Day.
Thursday – Club Shirt Day; Behavior Expectations Assemblies in the MPR during PE classes.
Friday – EMS spirit wear. Country versus country club attire.
For the Week of January 8 - 12 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Attitude
2024 is a new year and a new semester with a fresh start! Look back on first semester and what you can do to improve on your work and study habits. You can always reinvent yourself for the better!
“No matter who you are, no matter what you did, no matter where you’ve come from, you can always change, become a better version of yourself.” - Madonna
Monday- TEACHER WORK DAY. STUDENT FREE DAY.
Tuesday- DISTRICT-WIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. STUDENT FREE DAY.
Wednesday – First day of second semester! (Regular early release at 1:44 PM.) AVID College Wear Day; Staff meeting after school at 2 PM with leadership to follow.
Thursday – Club Shirt Day; Lockdown drill, 6th period.
Friday – EMS spirit wear. Wear your Tiger gear or red, white and black. Lunch activity during both lunches. Spelling Bee in the MPR, periods 3-4.
NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY FOR MLK HOLIDAY!
For the Week of December 11 – 15 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Respect
As we approach the end of the semester, let’s collectively commit to fostering
an environment of respect. Recognize and appreciate the unique strengths and
qualities each person brings to our community and strive to treat one another
with kindness, empathy and understanding.
“To be one, to be united is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different
is maybe even greater.” – Bono
Respect sounds nice, but what does it look like to you? Scan the QR code to
share what respect means to you.
Monday- Scan the QR code to share what respect means to you starting today. Complete this by Friday for a special treat from your counselors and AES.
Tuesday- Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention 3-4 PM; Band Concert at TCHS, 6 PM.
Wednesday – ROAR Assemblies in MPR: 6th grade-period 2, 7th grade-period
3, 8th grade-period 4; lunch bunch during both lunches; Band Concert at TCHS, 6 PM. Wear your holiday sweater.
Thursday –Band booster brunch before school; Club shirt day; Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; Spelling Bee in MPR; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM; Band performing at board meeting, 6 PM.
Friday – EMS spirit wear. Holiday hats/headwear!
REMEMBER, LAST DAY OF SCHOOL ON MONDAY!
For the Week of December 4 – 8 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Responsibility
As we approach the semester’s end, remember to consistently take responsibility for your actions, making choices that reflect your commitment to excellence and personal growth.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Monday-
Tuesday- Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention 3-4 PM; ELAC meeting and ceremony, 4-5:30 MPR.
Wednesday –AVID College wear; lunch bunch during both lunches; staff meeting after school; TCHS visit for 8th graders during PE class.
Thursday –Club shirt day; Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM; Drama Holiday Show, 6 PM in the MPR. Tickets required to enter.
Friday – EMS spirit wear. Wear red and green!
Saturday – STEAM Saturday, 8-12:15 PM.
For the Week of November 27 – December 1 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Attitude
As we enter the last few weeks of the semester maintain a finish strong attitude. One step in front of the other, one task at a time to finish the race. You got this!
“Perseverance is not a long race; it’s many short races one after the other.” – Walter Elliot
Monday- WELCOME BACK FROM THANKSGIVING BREAK!
Tuesday- Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention 3-4 PM.
Wednesday –AVID College wear; lunch bunch during both lunches; PLCs before and after school.
Thursday –Club shirt day; PLUS Forum periods 2-4; Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM.
Friday – EMS spirit wear. Wear your Tiger gear or red, white and black!
For the Week of November 13 – 18 Have a ROARing Week!
UNIVERSAL KINDNESS WEEK #2-SELF AWARENESS
Activities all week during class and dress up themes.
ROAR Focus – Organization
Monday, November 13 is World Kindness Day. This week, organize time to construct thoughtful expressions to spread kindness not only to your loved ones but also to strangers. Get creative, be genuine and let your words inspire positivity.
“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” – Mark Twain
Monday- Mindful Monday: Pick one of the activities from a link in 1st period.
Tuesday- Whiteout negative thoughts-wear white; Treat yourself to a snack to refuel your brain at lunch; Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention 3-4 PM; School Site Council 3 PM in library.
Wednesday – Make a list of things you are thankful for on Padlet in English class; thankful bracelets at lunch; AVID College wear; lunch bunch during both lunches; staff meeting after school with leadership to follow.
Thursday – Thankful Thursday-Write a Thankful Gram for a friend or staff during lunch; Club shirt day; Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM; Board meeting 5 PM.
Friday – Show your colorful emotions and wear tie dye! Make a list of things you love about yourself during 4th period to earn a prize at lunch!
ENJOY THE THANKSGIVING WEEK HOLIDAY!
For the Week of November 6 – 10 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Respect
Respect all people’s opinions and attitudes to get a better understanding of others.
“We don’t need to share the same opinion as others, but we need to be respectful.” – Taylor Swift
Monday-
Tuesday- Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention 3-4 PM.
Wednesday – AVID College wear; lunch bunch during both lunches; PLCs before and after school.
Thursday – Club shirt day; Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM; Board meeting 5 PM.
Friday – VETERAN’S DAY HOLIDAY. NO SCHOOL!
For the Week of October 30 – November 3 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Responsibility
Learn the essential skills of financial responsibility, including budgeting, saving, and wise spending to build a strong foundation for a secure and successful future.
This week, 7th graders will receive a lesson on financial literacy in their history classes. For everyone else, visit the Counseling Canvas page or plan to attend our Financial Literacy Night on November 16.
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin
Monday- AVID Knott’s trip.
Tuesday- Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention 3-4 PM; Trick or treating during break; costume contest at lunch.
Wednesday – DISTRICT-WIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY. STUDENT FREE DAY!
Thursday – Club shirt day; Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM;
Friday – EMS spirit wear day! Wear Fall colors of orange, green or brown!
For the Week of October 23 - 27 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Attitude
Managing pressure and stress successfully is all about having the right attitude. When you’re feeling stressed, simply take a moment to pause, take a deep breath, and reassure yourself that you have the ability to stay composed, focused, and capable of dealing with challenging situations.
“Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.” – Charles Swindoll
Monday-
Tuesday- Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention 3-4 PM.
Wednesday – AVID College Wear Day; Lunch Bunch during both lunches; Dr. Lewis and Trustee Leonard to visit; PLCs before and after school; Halloween Carnival 2-4 PM in the MPR.
Thursday – Club shirt day; Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM; Volleyball intramurals at EHS; PLUS forum periods 2-3.
Friday – EMS spirit wear day! Wear your Tiger gear or red, white and black.
Saturday – Band at Mt. Carmel Parade
For the Week of October 16 - 20 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Organization
Use your progress report grades to collaborate with your teacher to organize a plan to identify areas of improvement.
“Small daily improvements over time lead to stunning results.” – Robin Sharma
Monday-
Tuesday- Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM; BSU Summit at EHS, 9-1 PM.
Wednesday – AVID College Wear Day; Lunch Bunch during both lunches; Staff meeting after school with leadership to follow.
Thursday – Club shirt day; Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM; Great California Shakeout, 10:15 AM.
Friday – EMS spirit wear day! Dress like your favorite decade in history!
Saturday – STEAM Saturday, 8-12:15 PM.
For the Week of October 9 - 13 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Respect
This week, as we celebrate Indigenous People’s Day, let’s honor our shared humanity by embracing our unique difference and approaching diverse cultures and viewpoints with curiosity and respect.
“Happiness can exist only in acceptance.” – George Orwell
Monday-
Tuesday- Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM.
Wednesday – AVID College Wear Day; Lunch Bunch during both lunches; PLCs before and after school; progress report grades due.
Thursday – Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM; Club shirt day; board meeting-5 PM.
Friday – EMS spirit wear day! Wear your Tiger gear or red, white and black.
Saturday – Band at the Placentia Parade.
For the Week of October 2 - 6 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Responsibility
Your words and actions are your responsibility. Don’t blame others for your poor decisions.
“When you blame others, you give your power away. When you take responsibility, you take back your power to transform your life.” - Anonymous
Monday-
Tuesday- Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM; School site council, 3-4 PM in library.
Wednesday – Staff meeting 2 PM in library.
Thursday – Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM; Club shirt day.
Friday – Think Pink Day! Wear your pink for breast cancer awareness.
Saturday – Band at the Tustin Parade.
For the Week of September 25 – 29 Have a ROARing Week!
Universal Awareness Week #1 Theme: Kindness, Empathy & Compassion
LUNCH ACTIVITIES EVERY DAY! PLEASE SEE POSTED SCHEDULE.
ROAR Focus – Spread kindness, empathy and compassion to all!
“Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle.” – Charles Glassman
Monday- Dress up: Double the kindness-Dress up as a twin with someone.
Tuesday- Dress up: Shine bright with kindness and wear neon; Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM.
Wednesday – Dress up: Dress for success and represent your future high school color: Red for EHS, Blue for TCHS, Green for LHS; AVID college wear day; Lunch Bunch during both lunches in room 304; PLCs before and after school; Project Connect assemblies by grade level during periods 2-4 in MPR; Game Truck event after school, 1:45 - 3:45.
Thursday – Dress up: Dress up as your favorite staff member; Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM; Club shirt day; Honor Roll Assemblies: 7th grade at 4th period (11:30 AM) and 8th grade at 6th period (2 PM.)
Friday – Dress up: Be kind to your backpack. Anything but a backpack day. (School appropriate.)
LET’S SHOW OUR ROAR THROUGH KIND ACTS AND WORDS!
For the Week of September 18 – 22 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Attitude
Your attitude makes a difference in your ability to change your habits. There is always something we can improve in our life. Reflect on your habits, choose one habit to change today to improve your life for tomorrow.
“Don’t put off tomorrow what you can do today.” – Benjamin Franklin
On Canvas, send your counselor a message with the habit you will change, the steps you will take to change the habit, and how it will improve your life, to earn a sticker.
Monday-
Tuesday- Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM; GEMS Family Game Night in the MPR, 5:30-7 PM.
Wednesday – AVID college wear day; Lunch Bunch during both lunches in room 304; staff meeting after school with leadership team to follow.
Thursday – Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM; Club shirt day.
Friday – EMS Spirit Wear Day! Wear your Tiger Gear or red, white & black.
For the Week of September 11 – 15 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Organization
Organize your folders, binders and backpacks so you know where everything is and what needs to be turned in. Random checks will be done on Friday for a prize!
“Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.” – A. A. Milne
CLUB RUSH ALL WEEK DURING LUNCH! GET INVOLVED!
Monday-
Tuesday- Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM; Encouragement day with games and prizes from PLUS; ELAC meeting-4 PM in the MPR.
Wednesday – AVID college wear day; Lunch Bunch during both lunches in room 304; PLCs before and after school.
Thursday – Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM; Club shirt day; board meeting-5 PM, district office.
Friday – EMS Spirit Wear Day! Crazy socks day! Make up pictures in MPR during PE class.
For the Week of September 4 – 8 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Respect
Show gratitude toward the people that care about you and support you.
“When you practice gratitude, there is a sense of respect.” - Dalai Lama
GRATITUDE GRAMS AT LUNCH! SEND A MESSAGE TO SOMEONE YOU APPRECIATE.
Monday- LABOR DAY. NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday- Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM;
Wednesday – AVID college wear day; Lunch Bunch during both lunches in room 304; staff meeting after school with department meetings to follow.
Thursday – Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM; Club shirt day; Back to School Night, 5-7 PM.
Friday – EMS Spirit Wear Day! Wear your Tiger Gear or Red, White & black.
For the Week of August 28 – September 1 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Responsibility
It is your responsibility to show self control and be kind. You are in control of what you say and do.
“If you learn self-control, you can master anything.” - Anonymous
Monday-
Tuesday- Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM. See the schedule posted in classrooms or the office for locations.
Wednesday – AVID college wear day; PLCs before and after school; Lunch Bunch during both lunches in room 304.
Thursday – Before school tutoring and detention, 7:30-8:30 AM; after school tutoring and detention, 3-4 PM. See the schedule posted in classrooms or the office for locations; Club shirt day.
Friday – EMS Spirit Wear Day! Celebrate the warm weather by wearing Hawaiian print clothes.
For the Week of August 21 – 25 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Attitude
Start the year with a positive growth mindset. Look to find areas of growth and set goals.
Set a goal and post it on the board during lunch with Mrs. Martinez to earn a prize.
“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.” – Albert Einstein
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Wednesday – AVID college wear day; Drop/cover/fire drill-2nd period; Expectations assembly make-up during 4th period; staff meeting after school in library with leadership meeting to follow.
Thursday – Club shirt day; picture day during PE classes.
Friday – EMS Spirit Wear Day! Wear your Tiger Gear or red, white and black; Student contract due to 1st period teachers.
For the Week of August 14 – 18 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Organization
Use your planner/agenda to organize your work, and to write down assignments and due dates. Stay of top of your work to avoid stress.
Show Mrs. Martinez at lunch that you have used your planner for the day and receive a prize all this week!
“Getting organized is a sign of self-respect.” – Gabrielle Bernstein
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Wednesday – AVID college wear day; Expectations assemblies in the MPR during PE classes; Early release, minimum day; PLCs before and after school.
Thursday – Club shirt day. Wear your shirt from a club or organization on campus.
Friday – EMS Spirit Wear Day! Wear your favorite team’s jersey or other gear! ASB games at lunch.
For the Week of August 7 – 11 Have a ROARing Week!
ROAR Focus – Respect
Respect yourself and others by using the appropriate words and actions when on campus. Get off to a great start to the school year.
“You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.” – Will Rogers
Monday- Teacher work day. Welcome Back Bash and meeting for teachers.
Tuesday- Teacher work day. Para-educator and teacher meeting, 9 AM in the staff lounge.
Wednesday – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AND ROAR DAY! Early release, minimum day.
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Friday – FUN FIELD DAY! Wear your Tiger Gear or red, white and black!
WELCOME RETURNING AND NEW TIGERS! WE’RE SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU AT EMS! LET’S HAVE A GREAT YEAR OF SCHOOL!