
Your child should come home with an Impact Aid Program Survey Form today. PLEASE complete the form and return it with your student TOMORROW. Each class that has 100% participation tomorrow will receive an Coca-Cola Party! We greatly appreciate your cooperation.

🎶 Join us for a Halloween "Spooktacular" Concert! 🎃
The Elm Grove Middle School Band invites you to an evening of frightfully fun music on Monday, October 28, at 6:30 PM. Get ready to enjoy a spooktacular performance filled with festive tunes that will delight all ages! Audience members are encouraged to wear their best costumes, and after the concert, stick around for a trunk-or-treat in the parking lot. It’s a night of music and treats you won't want to miss! Come celebrate Halloween with us!


Congratulations to our Elite Eagles Finalists.
One of these students will be selected as our Student of the Year.


Congratulations to our October Student of the Month Winners!


Our EGMS Cheer Mini Camp is this Saturday, and we cannot wait!
Mini camp will be from 10-noon in the PARKWAY HIGH SCHOOL girls' gym. Note this is a change; we will NOT be at Elm Grove Middle. Check-in will begin at 9:45. Please note that we will not let anyone in until 9:45.
Your mini cheerleaders should bring a water bottle and small snack. Please send them in athletic shorts, a t-shirt, and athletic shoes.
For pick-up, you will be required to sign your child out. You must come into the gym to do so.
Performance: Tuesday, October 29th. The group will perform with 7 minutes on the clock for pregame. Kick off is at 5. Estimated time for performance is 4:53. All mini cheerleaders need to meet at the bleachers at the end of the field/track area at 4:30. Parents WILL have to pay to enter the game, but mini cheerleaders admission is included in the clinic. After the performance, parents will pick mini cheerleaders up from the gate entrance to the track/field. Mini cheerleaders will need to be signed out there as well.
If you have any questions, please do not respond to this email. Email me directly at chelsea.maielli@bossierschools.org
Thank you! See ya'll Saturday!


Congratulations to our 2024-25 Elite Eagles.
Macy DeLaune
Kaylee McClure
Olivia Ferrell
Rayna Gamble
Sydney McGuffee
Sophie Dunn
Kyleigh Lyons
Cameron Mason
Addison McGovern
Alleigh Raymond
Elleigh Wolverton
Kinley Williams
Sophia Taylor
Christian Decuir
Landrie Jagot
Kaden Washington
Kennadi Wells


Izzy, Ike and Ivy are thrilled to share the first issue of the i3 Art Expo bi-monthly newsletter! This issue is full of important competition information, dates and guidelines! Please share and help us spread the excitement!
For more information, please visit the i3 Art Expo website here 👉https://bit.ly/i3ArtExpoHome
#i3artexpo2025 #WinTheDay #bossierschools #powerofbossierschools



🎨 Calling ALL creative students! Unleash your artistic talents for a chance to win a $200 gift card! April is the Month of the Military Child, and in honor of our military-connected students and families, the Bossier Chamber of Commerce Military Relations Committee is hosting the Purple Up T-Shirt Design Contest! 💜
The contest is open to students of all grades, with categories for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Show your support and appreciation for our military students and families by submitting your unique design.
The deadline to enter is November 21, 2024, so start brainstorming and get your creative juices flowing! Check out the flyer for more details.
Good luck, and we can't wait to see your amazing designs! 💜 #PurpleUp #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #BossierSchools #wintheday


Upcoming Fall Chess Tournament: Register Today!
Scan the QR code provided on the image or register through the link below:
https://forms.gle/n5efSbDkJa95qtXu5
Questions Contact Tournament Director - Micah.Stewart@bossierschools.org


Eagle Parents:
We have noticed that students have begun wearing sweatpants since the weather has gotten colder. Please help us remind students that sweatpant are not approved bottoms according to our dress code policy. We appreciate your support with this. Sweatpants are pants made out of sweater material. If a student comes to school in sweatpants, they will be provided with clothes from our donated clothes closet. Thanks again for your help. :)



EGMS Ice Cream next week!
Wednesday, October 30th
$2.00 all orders placed online:
https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/

PURPLE UP, Eagles!
It is now time for Bossier Chamber of Commerce's annual Purple UP t-shirt design contest. They have increased the award amount to $200. so this will be a great opportunity for three of our students. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have further questions. I have included the flyer with the information.


REMINDER: For safety purposes, students should not be on campus until 7:05 a.m. Adult supervision is not available until then. Thank you for helping us keep your children safe.


Eagle Parents: Here are the steps to help with our school-wide fundraiser! It is our goal to raise funds to have more fun PBIS trips & rewards, new A/V equipment for assemblies, installing more security cameras for safety, and teacher professional development. We need your help in making this happen. Thank you for your support. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sharon Pollock or Tracy Carter on the Rooms app.


EGMS is starting a choir!
We will meet in the Choir/String Room on Thursday afternoons from 2:30 PM until 3:15 PM. All that is required is a desire to sing and have fun making music! Join us on Thursday, October 24th after school. Please contact Dr. Maxey with any questions. You can find her in the AIM room
(next to the Choir Room).


Last Day to pay for Dallas trip. Only 16 tickets left!!!
Day to Dallas for 7th & 8th Grade Elm Grove Eagles
80 seats available
Make payments using SchoolCash Online:
https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/10924/338/False/True
Date: Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024
ITINERARY:
10:00 am - Students Arrive at School
10:30 am - Leave Elm Grove Middle School
01:30 pm - Buc-ee’s Stop (Restroom)
02:00 pm - Leave Buckee’s
03:00 pm - Arrival @ Grapevine Mills Mall
- 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX 76051
03:00 pm - 5:30 pm - Shop (Bring Money for Shopping)
04:30 pm - Meet at Food Court (Bring Money to Eat)
05:30 pm - Load Bus
06:00 pm - Arrival at American Airlines Center
- 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas, TX 75219
07:00 pm - Hockey Game - Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks
- $20 Given to students on a card to get Hot Dog and Drink.
09:00 pm - Game Ends
09:30 pm - Load Bus
10:00 pm - Buc-ee's Stop (Restroom)
1:00 am - Return to School


We have had some parents ask for help with the app. We made a video that includes a few tips to help navigate the Rooms and BPSB app. Please watch this short how-to video. I hope this helps!
Link to video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ee6Iv_zGQtaAhzdjI5jpFDVZd8jzayfu/view?usp=drive_link
Included instructions:
How to get notifications when EGMS posts to the app
How to see all of your children's notification in one place
How to message your child's teachers
How to access the school calendar
How to navigate the school feed and notifications

ROUND 3 FOR SPIRITWEAR IS NOW OPEN. Please use the link below to order EGMS spirit wear. This link will close on 11/1 at 11:59PM.
https://elmgrove-middle24-3.itemorder.com/

Elm Grove Middle School Honors Assembly
Monday, October 28th
6th Grade 9:45 - 10:30
7th Grade 12:15 - 1:00
8th Grade 1:30 - 2:15


6th Grade Eagles:
As part of our 6th grade science curriculum, we are excited to offer our students the opportunity to take part in two animal experiences. These opportunities will enhance the students' understanding of animal biology, habitats, and behavior, while also giving them the chance to interact with various animals.The Farm Ranch Zoo will bring goats and Snaketuary will bring snakes to school for students to be able to pet and view. Our guests will also speak to the students about the animals.
Dates:
Friday, October 25 Snaketuary
Friday, November 1 Farm Ranch Zoo
Important Notes:
Both groups will be set up in the covered area and grass area by the cafeteria on campus
Hand sanitizer stations and hand washing will be mandatory
Please send optional donations of $2 or more (both groups operate on a donations basis)
You can send cash with the permission slip, or pay through school cash online
You can look up both groups on Facebook for more information
