A Schools to Watch Taking Center Stage Model Middle School A California Distinguished School

July 27, 2015 Issue #1 Weekly Communication

Welcome Back Bobcats!
We would like to welcome all students and families back to the 2015-2016 school year! This will be a tremendous year at
EHMS! We have added quite a few members to our team and we would like to welcome: Mrs. Barnes, Mr. Barton and
Mrs. Donegan (Special Education Instructional Aides); Mr. Bowers, Mrs. Griggs and Mrs. Ward (Instructional Coaches);
Mrs. Callese and Mrs. Fuller (School Psychologists); Mrs. Laza and Mrs. Vo (7/8 Science); Mrs. Maggiore (6 ELA/SS);
th
th th
Mrs. Richey (6 Math/Science); Mrs. McDonough (Instructional Support Provider); Ms. Narez (7 /8 Grade Math),
th
Ms. Ramos (Read 180); and Mrs. Rubin (8 Grade ELA/SS). We are glad you are here! We all look forward to a solid year!
We also welcome our new Vice Principal, Mrs. Hallberg. We are pleased for Mrs. Gonzalez who has taken a principal position
in Pittsburg School District at Hillview Junior High. Mrs. Hallberg will be a positive asset to our community and she looks
forward to getting to know all of you!
Safety First!
We would appreciate families following the drop-off and pick-up procedures for EHMS. Remember, the front of school is for
busses only. The back of school, where the gym is located, is for pick-up and drop-off of students. If you would like a
map or clarification please come in to the main office. Thank you!

EHMS Sports Update: Girls Softball and

Boys Volleyball begins!!!
There will be a Softball meeting, Wednesday, July 29
during both lunches (last 10 min.) in the gym

th

Tryout schedule is as follows:

Thursday, 7/30 3:15-5:15 pm
Friday, 7/31
3:15-5:15 pm
Boys Volleyball meeting will be held during lunch on
th
Wednesday, July 29 (last 10 min) in the Gym.

Tryout schedule is as follows:

Thursday, 7/30 3:30-5:00 pm
Friday, 7/31 3:30-5:00 pm
Please contact Mr. Foote or Mr. Flores for more
information.

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications Available!

If your family is interested in applying for the free and/or
reduced breakfast/lunch program, please come by the
Main Office to pick up an application. Applications can be
turned into the cafeteria starting on the first day of school.

The Edna Hill Way

Bobcat Pride
Be Respectful of Others and their Property
Be Prepared and Professional
Make Good Choices: Do the Right Thing!
8 Keys of Excellence
Integrity
Failure Leads to Success
Speak with Good Purpose
This Is It
Commitment
Ownership
Flexibility
Balance

Flexibility

Important Dates to Remember at Edna Hill Middle School

First day of school - 7/28 Welcome Back Bobcats!

Softball Tryouts begin 7/30 @ 3:15 softball field
Boys Volleyball Tryouts begin 7/30 @ 3:30 in the gym.
Fundraiser Begins 7/31
Back to School Night - 8/6 @ 6:00 pm

Living the Key of Flexibility means

to get off of whats not working to
get our desired outcome. Its a
willingness to sift perspectives and
change if needed to reach our
goals.

Contact Us:
School Office: 925-513-6440 Fax: 925-513-0696 Web: www.brentwood.k12.ca.us
Principal: Kirsten Jobb kjobb@brentwood.k12.ca.us
Vice-Principal: Laura Hallberg lhallberg@brentwood.k12.ca.us
Vice-Principal: Dan Hawley dhawley@brentwood.k12.ca.us
Counselor: Saraina Silva ssilva@brentwood.k12.ca.us
Parents Club President: Leann Weibert 513-6440 x4096 ehmsparentsclub@yahoo.com