Elm Grove Middle School

EGMS Cheer and Dance Meeting TODAY Tuesday, February 11th at 5:00 pm in the Girl's Gym. Meeting is for Current 6th/7th Graders. ***Meeting is Mandatory in order for your child to try-out. Please have someone there to represent your child and get the necessary information. If you have any questions, please reach out to Chelsea Maielli or Rachel Donathan. Emails are listed below. *** Rachel Donathan: rachel.donathan@bossierschools.org Chelsea Maielli: chelsea.maielli@bossierschools.org

Hey 6th Grade EAGLES! There are 19 seats left for the EGMS Medieval Times Trip - Dallas, Texas Saturday, February 22nd 9:30 am - 8:00 pm (approximate times) This trip is for our 6th Grade Students . Students with MAJOR REFERRALS or multiple minor referrals will not be eligible to attend. Limited space - NINETEEN seats available. $85 (SchoolCashOnline) Mr. Stewart will have a brief student meeting during school on February 14th to distribute paperwork that is needed for this trip if you have not already completed /turned it in. Questions? Contact: micah.stewart@bossierschools.org DEADLINE: February 14th (This would make a great Valentine's Day gift for your 6th grader!)

EGMS Soccer vs. Greenacres Game is TUESDAY, February 11th @ 5:00 @ Airline High Stadium/Lady Eagles game to follow/$5.00

EGMS Spirit Night at Johnny's Pizza House (Barksdale Blvd) Tuesday, February 11th from 4 - 8 pm. All proceeds will benefit PBIS Student Rewards.

It's GAME DAY Eagles! HOME GAME! EGMS vs. Benton Middle School-7th Grade @ 4:30 followed by our 8th Grade @ 5:30

📢 SCHOOL DANCE-SPRING FLING EDITION! 💃🕺🎉 🔥 BIG NEWS, PEOPLE! 🔥 It’s time to dust off your fancy shoes and practice those dance moves because… WE ARE HAVING A SCHOOL DANCE! 🎶✨ 📅 DATE: March 28 🕕 TIME: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 WHERE: Right here at school 💰 WHY: To raise money for our PBIS fund (and to give you a reason to dress up and vibe) This is a semi-formal dance, so break out your Sunday best or semi-formal attire. Gentle reminder—all dresses must be fingertip length. The theme is SPRING FLING 🌸🌿 So get ready for a night of music, fun, and just the right amount of middle school awkwardness. 🎟️ TICKETS are $20 and will ONLY be available on SCHOOL CASH ONLINE starting March 1st. 🚨 ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST 🚨 ✅ All school fees paid ✅ No referrals during 2nd semester (Jan 6 – March 28) 🚫 Major referral = NO DANCE FOR YOU 🚫 But wait! If you’ve got 50 PBIS points, you can buy back ONE referral per year. Redeem your points in the PBIS system. ❌ NO REFUNDS ❌ So, mark your calendars, pick out your best fit, and get ready for a legendary night at the Spring Fling! 🌸✨ Don’t miss it—because trust us, you don’t want to be the one hearing about all the fun after it happens. 😎🎶

📢 EGMS Dodgeball Tournament Announcement 🎤🏆 Attention all dodgeball warriors and future champions! 🏐💥 Next **Friday**, we are throwing down in an **EPIC Dodgeball Tournament** to raise money for the **American Heart Association**. That’s right—it’s your chance to dodge, dip, duck, dive, and *absolutely obliterate* your friends (in a totally safe and school-approved way, of course). Here’s how to get in on the action: 👉 **$10 per player** to enter. 👉 Teams can have **up to 10 members**, but no more than **7 boys per team** 👉 No team? No problem! Sign up anyway, and we’ll find you some dodgeball homies. 👉 Bring your money to your **PE teachers next week** to sign up. **Not playing? No worries!** You can still be part of the hype by paying **$5 on Friday** to wear jeans and watch the tournament live. Yes, you heard that right—**$5 to chill in jeans and watch pure dodgeball chaos unfold**. **Now, for the best part…** 🏆 The **winning team** will get the **ULTIMATE PRIZE**—a chance to **take on the teachers**. That’s right, folks. You’ll have full permission to launch dodgeballs at the people who assign homework. 🤣 Tournament times: 🕑 **6th grade** – 2nd block 🕓 **7th grade** – 4th block 🕔 **8th grade** – 5th block So, rally your squad, start training (or just show up and hope for the best), and let’s raise some money for a great cause while having **the most legendary dodgeball showdown of the year**! 🎉💪 **Sign up now—because nobody wants to be the person who regrets NOT playing when they see the chaos go down.** 😎

EGMS Mandatory Parent Pep Squad Meeting- Thursday, February 27th @ 5pm in the Girls Gym. This meeting is for all incoming 6th and current students and is mandatory for anyone considering Pep Squad . This does not obligate you to join. Questions? E-mail: emily.pennington@bossierschools.org or maria.ruiz@bossierschools.org

Attention EGMS 8th Graders! If you are interested in CHEER or DANCE at Parkway High School there will be a mandatory meeting 5:30 February 19th at PHS. Both teams are for 9th - 12th grade. Packets will be available at EGMS next week.

Eagle Parents: Please ensure your student brings their headphones daily. During WIN time each day, students work on programs to fill learning gaps. These programs are individualized and require the use of wired headphones. All students are required to use headphones for WIN time. Please ensure your child brings their headphones daily. As a convenience, we have some for purchase in the office each morning for $5.

Hey! It's GAME DAY Eagles! EGMS @ Greenacres Middle School 7th Grade @ 4:30 followed by our 8th Grade @ 5:30

Catch the latest episode of On the Record with Bossier Schools HERE 👉https://bit.ly/OTRS3E10 🐦 First graders throughout Bossier Parish are getting back to nature by spending time in the great outdoors and learning about the flora and fauna native to our neck of the woods. Come along for a nature hike! 🏅 Butler Educational Complex is awarded a designation by the Louisiana Department of Education that is a first for the district. 🌟 And his unofficial job title is "the Doer of All Things Technology," but his most important work extends far beyond the job. Meet Jason Kunath, our latest Gold Star award winner. 🔔 Stay updated with the latest news and inspiring stories from Bossier Schools by hitting that SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode. Now, let's go On the Record with Bossier Schools!

EGMS Medieval Times Trip - Dallas, Texas Saturday, February 22nd 9:30 am - 8:00 pm (approximate times) This trip is for our 6th Grade Students . Students with MAJOR REFERRALS or multiple minor referrals will not be eligible to attend. Feelin' 22! Limited space - TWENTY-TWO seats available. $85 (SchoolCashOnline) Mr. Stewart will have a brief student meeting during school on February 14th to distribute paperwork that is needed for this trip if you have not already completed /turned it in. Questions? Contact: micah.stewart@bossierschools.org DEADLINE: February 14th (This would make a great Valentine's Day gift for your 6th grader!)

Upcoming EGMS Cheer and Dance Meeting!!! Tuesday, February 11th at 5:00 pm in the Girl's Gym. Meeting is for Current 6th/7th Graders. ***Meeting is Mandatory in order for your child to try-out. Please have someone there to represent your child and get the necessary information. If you have any questions, please reach out to Chelsea Maielli or Rachel Donathan. Emails are listed below. *** Rachel Donathan: rachel.donathan@bossierschools.org Chelsea Maielli: chelsea.maielli@bossierschools.org

BOSSIER SCHOOLS: An overturned dump truck on Highway 71 has traffic blocked and buses that must travel south of Pecan Valley cannot get through. Traffic is being diverted, so please expect a delay in your child's normal arrival time home.

It's GAME DAY Eagles! EGMS @ Rusheon Middle School 7th Grade @ 4:30 followed by our 8th Grade @ 5:30

📢 Attention Parents! Are you concerned about your child's speech, learning, behavior, or development? 🤔 Does your child fall between 2-5 years of age? 📚 Bossier Parish Schools can help! ✨ 📞 Call the Evaluation Center at 318-549-6119 to learn more about available support services. Every child deserves the best start—let's work together! 💙

EGMS Yearbooks are on sale now! $55 STUDENT AND BUSINESS ADS ARE FOR SALE, TOO! www.buytheyearbook.com School ID: 1472308 Deadline March 30, 2025 Questions....please contact Kristi Pierce kristi.pierce@bossierschools.org Tomorrow, February 1st, is the deadline for personalization stamped on a book!

Come cheer for the Eagles! Boys Basketball Team Thursday, January 30th. 7th Grade @ 4:30 followed by our 8th Grade @ 5:30 EGMS vs Cope

Hey Eagles....Free Dress Friday, January 31st. $5.00 paid to homeroom teacher. All proceeds will benefit PBIS Student Rewards. NO Crocs! NO Hoodies! Leggings, pajama pants, & tank tops are NOT permitted! No rips, tears or holes in jeans!