East Fairmont Middle School administration has been following absenteeism rates and we have approximately a fifth of our students that are considered to be chronically absent. Chronically absent means that they are missing 15 or more days of school in a year regardless of the reason. Chronically absent students are not only missing out on school days and opportunities to learn, but they are at the greatest risk of falling behind. Chronic absenteeism has been linked to reduced student achievement, social disengagement, and feelings of alienation (Gottfried, 2014; Gottfried, 2015; Johnson, 2005). We need to work together to encourage our students to attend school regularly so they can achieve. It is also important to teach the value of attendance as we are preparing our students for adulthood. Let's work together and teach our children that attendance really does matter.
Next week is our annual book fair week. Please see the attached link for more information! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/eastfairmontmiddleschool
Parent/teacher conferences are next Tuesday, October 4th from 3:30 to 6:30. We are returning to the in person model of PTC which means that you may come any time during the above listed times and sign up to meet with each of your child's teachers. Because of the number of students that each teacher has, we limit these to five minute meetings to address concerns of the teacher and/or parent. Parents will be taken on a first come/first serve basis.
Parents, don’t forget that tomorrow is the last day to get a yearbook for $36! You can submit the form that was given to your student along with payment to the office or click this link to purchase online: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1205750/East-Fairmont-Middle-School/2023-Yearbook/2022080214161367089/CATALOG_SHOP/
Please see the attached flyer for any 5th or 6th grade boy interested in playing basketball for the East Athletic Association this year.
East Fairmont Middle School will be holding their next LSIC meeting on Tuesday, September 27th at 5:30 pm in the school library.
Cross country sponsored dance this Friday. School appropriate attire required.
Mr. Sayer, one of our school counselors, works with 7th graders in a role playing exercise to practice conflict resolution.
Marion County Schools operate on a color code system for various situations that do or can occur in schools. Staff and students spend time talking about the various color codes and what procedures are to be followed depending on the code that is called. It is important that our students understand these procedures in case of a true emergency. In order to help our students understand procedures and the importance of following the directions of the trusted adults in the building, we run practice drills periodically to allow students to become even more familiar. East Fairmont Middle plans to run a code drill later this week with our students. If you would happen to arrive at school during one of these drills, please be patient with staff while we complete the drill.
Picture day is tomorrow! Don’t forget!
If you are a grandparent who is serving as a guardian for one or more of your grandchildren, please contact the office to obtain a form so that we can get you information on the Marion County Healthy Grandfamilies program!
Today wrapped up our spirit week activities with Neon Day. Both staff and students really enjoyed the activities this week.
Picture Day is quickly approaching. Fall pictures which will also be the ones used for the yearbook will be taken on Tuesday, September 13th.
East Fairmont Middle students participated in the fall fundraising kickoff assembly today.
Hornet football win! 26-6
Congratulations to our cross country team in their performance at West Taylor tonight. Out of 22 schools, the Boys’ team finished 4th and the girls’ team 2nd. Individual places were won by:
Annabelle Skidmore 5th
Jenna Conaway 6th
Lily Stuck 13th
Beautiful night for some Hornet football! Go boys!
Please see information below regarding the benefit dinner being held by our PTO for one of our staff members.
Please use the QR code below to report an absence for your child. Your child can have up to five days excused by a parent note for illness during the semester. This online form takes the place of sending in a written note from the parent.
Parents and community members:
We value your input and would like to hear your feedback. Please take a little time to complete a survey about how you perceive our school.
Go to www.wesurvey.org
· Enter the case sensitive password (copy > paste works best): CMC13EF
· When all questions have been answered, click Submit for your responses to be recorded.
Thank you in advance for completing this survey by September 16th. The insight you provide will be valuable in our ongoing efforts to improve student achievement.
Please read the following before taking the survey:
· The WE SUPPORT survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete.
· Your responses are anonymous, so please answer all questions honestly.
· Please try to provide your perceptions and expectations of the school or district overall.
· Your input is important to us as we continually strive to make this school better for you.
· Thank you!