Eastside Middle School

Eastside Middle School Dress Code Expectations 2023-2024 EMS students must always dress in a manner that will not distract from the educational environment. This includes Dress Down Days. The staff has the authority to deem articles of clothing inappropriate for the school setting. If this occurs, the student will be isolated until the issue is resolved. Students have the option of selecting items from the school’s clothing closet or contacting an adult to provide appropriate attire. Students are not permitted to expose shoulders, chest, belly, backside either when seated or within normal range of motion (walking, raising your hand, etc.). At no time, during any Eastside function will exposure of the midriff area be permitted (dances, games, field trips, etc.). • Eastside Spirit Wear – Must be purchased, provided, or approved through the office. Products from outside vendors or distributors are not permitted without approval. BEHS apparel permitted only on dress down days. • T-shirts – Eastside apparel only. • Polo Shirts – Eastside Spirit Wear or solid blue, gray, black or white, without a logo • Sweatshirts/hoodies – Eastside Spirit Wear or solid blue, gray, black or white, without a logo • Uniform Pants – Eastside Spirit Wear or khakis tan, black, blue, or gray without a logo. No cargo pockets. • Shorts – Eastside Spirit Wear or khakis tan, black, blue, or gray without a logo. Shorts must be no more than three inches above the knee. No cargo pockets. • Skirts and Dresses – Uniform skirts and dresses should be solid tan, black, blue, or gray. No more than three inches above the knee, including dress down days. Leggings or tights do not exempt the required length. • Sweatpants/Warm Ups – Eastside Spirit Wear, Eastside-issued (club, sport, etc.) or solid blue, gray, or black loose-fitting sweatpants without a logo. • Jeans – Only when permitted (i.e. dress down days) – No frays, no holes, no tears in fabric. Wearing undergarments such as leggings or taping holes/frays/tears is not permitted. Jeans must be solid material. • Jackets/Coats – Eastside Spirit Wear or Eastside issued (club, sport, etc.) jackets are permitted. Other coats and jackets may be worn to and from school and during outside activities. Otherwise, they must remain in lockers including dress down days. • Hats/Hoods – Not permitted to be worn in the building. • No yoga pants, leggings as pants, or fishnet stockings at any time. • Shoes – Must fully cover the foot. If wearing Crocs, the heel must be covered. No flip-flops, sandals or slides. Dress Code Expectations continued • Piercing is allowed in the ears only. No piercings on the face (nose, lip, cheek). • Hair color must be consistent with natural hair color and may not be distracting in any way. • Haircuts or styles should be out of the eyes and may not be distracting in any way; no lines, patterns, multi-levels, etc. Hair accessories may not be excessive or distracting. (i.e. No animal ears, elf ears, etc.) • No distracting accessories such as gloves, fingerless gloves, arm warmers, chains, • excessive jewelry, bandanas, or costume attire/accessories, including dress down days. • Water bottles must be clear. No glass bottles are permitted. Please refer to your student’s team policy. • Purses/bags will remain in lockers until dismissal. 1st offense - verbal warning; change into appropriate attire* 2nd offense - phone call home; change into appropriate attire* 3rd offense and above - ISAP *If a student is loaned any Eastside apparel, those items must be returned by the end of the school day. Failure to return those items will result in disciplinary action that could include No Flight, No Celebration, etc. The school reserves final judgment as to the appropriateness of any dress code item or issue.

Eastside Middle School currently has EXTRA YEARBOOKS from the 2022-23 school year for sale. If interested come by the school on June 14th, June 15th, June 20th through June 22nd, July 10th through July 13th from 8am to noon. There are limited available. Cost is 30 dollars. First come first serve.

Spirit Wear store is open now until July 14th. Be sure to place your order. https://shop-aplusky.printavo.com/merch/eastside-spiritwear-23-24/?page=2

Get your 2023-24 Apparel before the link closes on July 14 https://shop-aplusky.printavo.com/merch/eastside-spiritwear-23-24/

Please see Our Weekly Newsletter for important information about 8th Grade Promotion, the EMS Spirit Wear Store, and EMS Summer Learning Opportunities. https://www.canva.com/design/DAFiurz3Isk/m8_JZvhW6vM9DjCUEphZHw/view?utm_content=DAFiurz3Isk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Please see the weekly newsletter for SBDM and PTSO Nomination forms, as well as important information and upcoming dates. https://www.canva.com/design/DAFiurz3Isk/m8_JZvhW6vM9DjCUEphZHw/view?utm_content=DAFiurz3Isk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

KSA starts tomorrow. Make sure to get plenty of rest and charge your Chromebooks.

Archery Camp Information

Greetings everyone, we have some announcements about Band, Color Guard, 8th grade dance, and 8th grade Promotion Ceremony. Band 7th & 8th grade band students: You can be a part of the 2023 Bullitt East Marching Chargers! There will be a meeting on Monday, April 17 at 7 pm in the library at Bullitt East. This is for anyone who is planning to or at least thinking about joining the marching band. See you there! Color Guard The Bullitt East Color Guard has a place for you! Color guard performs with the marching band in the fall and has their own season in the winter. Students dance and spin equipment such as flags, rifles, and sabers. Anyone interested in learning more should attend the marching band meeting on Monday, April 17 at 7 pm in the library of Bullitt East. 8th Grade Dance The 8th grade dance is scheduled for Friday, May 19th. This year's dance will be from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Admission for the event is $10 per student. Ticket sales begin Wednesday, May 3rd. Admission to the dance will include snacks. This dance is for 8th grade Eastside students only. No other grade levels may attend and no students enrolled outside of Eastside are permitted. Limousine drop off and pick up on campus will not be permitted. Permission slips will be required for dance ticket purchase. Please note: Two piece dresses that expose the midriff WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. If at any time the midriff can be seen, even while dancing, students will be required to cover up with a sweatshirt or jacket. Any other attire deemed too revealing or inappropriate will require the same. We will be strictly enforcing. 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony The 8th grade promotion ceremony is scheduled for May 31st. Each student will receive FOUR passes to distribute to family members. Every person entering the ceremony must have a ticket to enter, including younger siblings (only babies are the exception). Persons 18 or older MUST have a valid ID for entry. Because parking may pose a challenge, please allow ample time for arrival. We will begin the program promptly at the scheduled time. As a courtesy to all participants, students will not be permitted to leave the ceremony until it is completed. Ceremonies last under 60 minutes. Students will know where they will be sitting and will be advised to tell parents where they will have the best viewing/photo vantage point. Please ask them if you should sit on the side with the American flag or the eagle decal. If you require special seating arrangements, please notify the school in advance. Attire for 8th grade Promotion: Khakis / polo / dress shirt / dresses. No shorts. No jeans. Students will be advised on appropriate attire. Journey Team: Doors open at 8:45 am. Ceremony begins promptly at 9:15 am. Quest Team: Doors open at 12:30pm. Ceremony begins promptly at 1:00pm. Sincerely, Antone Towns Principal

Click the link to get your tickets for our Drama Club's production of Frozen Jr. on April 21st at 7:00 p.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frozen-jr-tickets-614589282087

Eastside Middle March Madness Food Drive

Technology Safety Night

Art Contest

March 23: Today all Track Athletes should report to the Main BE Gym at 4:30 for Practice. The Meet has been Cancelled.

Dear Parents and Guardians, As EMS committees review and revise our policies on Dress code and Homework, we would like to hear your input on the following surveys. Your input would be greatly appreciated and kept into account as we move forward into the 2023-24 school year. Dress Code Survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHP6KHv3PVEwKp1OrokcpGvWZ7kHYRzEKD6DeBh-6sMRmuOA/viewform?usp=pp_url Home Work Survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5Gh5C3t6xIE9_KQM-D4IPiNdJjTzHz5iCMtjZs86oXzgxpg/viewform?usp=pp_url

Anyone interested in trying out for cheerleading team for the 2023–2024 school year please complete the attached interest form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexBU0yFGZOgEnzkDCXhF5RkmrCeVcFiAjE48rPatsv6WLBLA/viewform?mibextid=Zxz2cZ&fbclid=IwAR1FjUOEREBo05ncdy6XbBdtGACkfqzXks9HbdQM9LuICAKj-pHhI4C3O0k&mibextid=q5o4bk

Eastside is celebrating kindness week!

Baseball tryouts are scheduled for 2/7 and 2/9 Location: KSA 2/7 4:00-6:00 for 6th graders 2/9 4:00-6:00 for 7th graders Parents will need to fill out the registration form for tryouts to attend. The tryouts will be a closed tryout due to lack of space in the facility. Parents will need to fill out a KSA waiver when they drop off if their player has never been to KSA. https://forms.gle/Bp2R3eV8udJN2JRZ7

Yearbook sales are going on through February 28. https://www.balfour.com/kentucky/mt-washington/eastside-middle-school