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May 13, 2013 School Hours: 8:00 am3:00 pm First bell rings at 7:50 am
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! May 13 - May 17

14 - Academic Assistance - 3:15 - 4:15 pm 14 - Choir Concerts - 6:00 pm, Erie HIGH School Auditorium 15 - MESA Trip - Wings over the Rockies Museum 15 - Game Club - 3:00 4:00 pm 15 - 7th Grade Washington DC Pre Registration Parent Meeting - 5:30 pm 16 - EMS Band Concerts 6:00 pm & 7:30 pm 17 - EMS Staff versus Student Basketball Game - 3:15 - 4:30 pm

All visitors now need to be buzzed into the building by a school staff member. The camera and door bell are located to the right of the main doors. All visitors will still be required to check in at the front office and show identification. This new system will allow all of the outside doors to be locked during the school day.

Clubs/Activities happening this week:

Monday - *NO Activities because of Faculty Meeting Tuesday - *Academic Assistance *Choir Concerts - Erie HIGH School Wednesday - *MESA Field Trip *Game Club *7th Grade WA DC Pre Registration Parent Meeting Thursday - *NO Academic Assistance *Band Concerts - Erie HIGH school Friday - *Staff/Student Basketball Game

Help support the Erie Odyssey of the Mind teams. See pages 5-8 for upcoming fundraisers.

Starting Monday, the SOS group will run a sale on handmade beaded jewelry, soaps and lip balm by "Bead for Life". The table will be out front in the morning and after school, as well as at 7th grade lunch. Bead for Life is a company that sells the work of poor Ugandan women here in the states. Bring your money and buy something fabulous to wear over the summer!

Erie High School Boys Basketball will be running a basketball camp to kick off your summer break. Camp will run May 28th thru June 1st 8am-10am All interested students please see Mr. V for further information and applications.

Lost & Found Items: We have many lost and found items in the Cafetorium. Please look for lost lunch boxes, coats, etc. Whatever is left when we leave for summer break will be donated to Our Center in Longmont.

CHORALThe 2013 EMS Pops Concerts will be on Tuesday, May 14th. Sixth grade and MAN Choir will perform at 6 pm, and 7th, 8th, Tiger Lily, and MAN Choir will perform at 7:30 pm. Students should arrive at least 35 minutes prior to their performance for warm-ups and announcements. Please email Mrs. Martinez at mar-

BAND On Thursday, May 16th the Erie Middle School Bands will be presenting their Spring Concerts in the Erie High School Auditorium. At 6:00pm, the 6th and 7th Grade Concert Bands and 7th Grade Jazz Band will perform. At 7:30pm, the 8th Grade Concert and Jazz Bands will perform. Students should report to the high school band room 30 minutes before to the start of their concert.

EMS STAFF VS EMS STUDENTS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

WHAT: Basketball Tournament WHO: EMS Staff versus EMS Students WHEN: FRIDAY, MAY 17, 3:15 - 4:30 PM WHERE: EMS WEE GYM WHY: COME ENJOY AN AFTERNOON OF GOOD CLEAN FUN AND CHEER ON YOUR FAVORITE TEAM.