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Stingray Station News Volume 2 Issue 30

Celebrating Earth Day

May 16

Biology End of

Course Exam

Last Day for

BOOK FAIR

May 17

7th Grade

Civics EOC

ECMS BAND

CONCERT

6:00 pm

May 18 ECMS Softball,

Girls’ Basketball &

Volleyball Banquet

at ECMS beginning

at 5:00 pm.

Track & Cross

Country Block Party

6:30-8:30pm

Art students celebrated Earth Day by recycling water bottles to

create 3 hanging chandeliers. Artist, Dale Chihuly, and his

colorful, organic, hand blown glass pieces inspired students.

Students worked together to paint over 350 water bottles, cut

them into spirals, and attach them to a wire armature following a

specific color scheme. It was a challenging, but very rewarding

project for all involved. This creation proves that one man’s trash

can indeed be another man’s treasure.

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VOLUME 2 ISSUE 30 STINGRAY STATION NEWS

Yearbooks can still be ordered online at:

http://ecmsyearbook.picaboo.com

Hardcover books are $44.00

Softcover books are $36.00

The ECMS softball, girls basketball and

volleyball banquet will be held on May

20th in the cafeteria beginning at 5:00 pm.

Paint’n the Rays Will take place on

May 23rd!

Student registration forms are available in

the office. $10.00 donation is encouraged

to support the event and be entered into

drawings for prizes.

URGENT 7TH GRADE IMMUNIZATION REMINDER

As a reminder, all students entering 7th grade are mandated by Florida law to have a “Tdap” immunization. An

updated copy of your student’s immunization record showing the required dose of Tdap should be brought to the

school before the start of the school year. Proof of this immunization must be provided before 7 th grade students

will be permitted to pick up their schedule of classes or begin school.

If your child has not already received the vaccine, please contact your physician or the Florida Department of

Health in Walton County to obtain the immunization. The Tdap immunization for 7th grade student is administered

at no cost through the health department.

For more information, the Florida immunization requirements are found in the Immunization Guidelines for

Florida Schools, Childcare Facilities, and Family Daycare Homes, which is incorporated by reference in Rule 64D-

3.046, Florida Administrative Code. You may also visit http://www.immunizeflorida.org

for additional information.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Nine Beta students have qualified to compete

in the Junior Beta National Convention this

summer in New Orleans. They will compete in

Living Literature with a scene from " The

Giver." In addition, Sophia Bock qualified for

Poetry and Isabella Rose in photography. Let the Beta Times Roll!!!!

YEARBOOK

Softball, Girls

Basketball and

Volleyball Banquet

BETA

Rolling into New Orleans!

ECMS Band Spring Concert…You’re Invited! The ECMS band would like to invite everyone to the annual spring concert on Tuesday, May 17th at 6:00pm in the cafeteria. This year’s theme is “A Night at the Movies” and will feature songs from Pirates of the Caribbean, The Avengers, Ghostbusters, Star Wars & many more. Admission is only $1.00. Come to support your band and enjoy a night of music!

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The last meeting of the Science

Geeks was held on May 12th. We

started off with a bang using Coke

and Mentos to celebrate a great

year of Geeks. A science themed

beading activity was followed by

cupcakes and cosmic punch. Thanks

for a great year Geeks!

-Ms. Murray

ECMS Hosts 2016 Special Olympics

A fun filled day was had by all, last Friday with

participants enjoying activities, many students

volunteering with our families’ helping out & cheering!

ECMS Girls’ Golf Team

Josie Bekkers,Gracie O'Hare, Marie Brauer, Grace Liles at Santa Rosa Golf Club Driving range (not pictured, Rachel McCann).

ECMS artwork was featured at Artsquest this past weekend as a part of their student exhibit. The

weekend arts and crafts festival was held at Grand Boulevard and had an international theme.

ECMS students created the following: Mexican Cinco De Mayo quilts, Aztec Suns, and

Southwestern Georgia O’Keeffe inspired cow skulls with a Mexican blanket background. These

colorful works made a bold statement and celebrated the creative contributions of many cultures.

Block Party!

ECMS Track & Cross Country presents the End of the Year Block Party

When: Friday, May 20th from 6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m.

Where: ECMS football field

What: Fun games and activities, dancing, food, and a whole lot more

Why: Celebrate the end of our 2015-2016 school year with your family & friends

Cost: Admission will be $5.00 for everybody

We hope to see everybody on the 20th for an evening of fun and celebration.

Coach W. Parker & Coach N. Parker

5th Grade Reminders

Friday, May 13

Fifth grade will be on a field trip to

NWFSC attending a symphony.

Don’t be late to school on this day!

BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH unless

you preordered one from the school!

Tuesday, May 24

Fifth grade is planning to have a field

day. Students may bring balls,

games, beach blankets etc.

Time: 11:00-2:00

Snacks and drinks will be sold or students may bring their own.

2016 ECMS RAY-BOTICS

SUMMER CAMP Date: June 13th – 16th

Time: 9 am until 2 pm

Age: Entering 4th-8th grade Overview: You’ll learn how to design and program your

robots so they can perform all kinds of tasks! Students will

learn “What is a Robot?” history of robotics, and learn to

think like an engineer. Then they will learn how to

reconfigure Lego EV3 ‘Mindstorms’ Robots and program

them to follow specific commands, be part of ‘robotic

team challenges’ and learn design techniques utilizing

software programs. These hands-on activities require

students to demonstrate teamwork skills and cooperation

in social settings. Students will be grouped according to

age and abilities.

Pick up a registration form in the office and return completed form to Ms. Glenn.

Take the Summer

TECH Challenge!

Can you keyboard? Do you know your user name and password for Learning.com?

Do you like to win prizes?

Take the Keyboarding Challenge this summer and

you will have a chance to win a $25.00 iTunes or Play

Store gift card!

Beginning today, start participating by logging on to Learning.com and practice in the Prescriptive

Keyboarding Skills Unit set up under Ms. Carter’s

name.

Forgot your user name and password? No problem,

email Mrs. Carter at carterw@walton.k12.fl.us and

she will provide them it to you!

Winners will be announced in August!

Want a chance to capture more memories?

Be sure to attend the ceremonies on May 24th

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The 4th nine weeks awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 24th as listed:

5th Grade 9:00 am – gymnasium

6th Grade 9:45 am – gymnasium

7th Grade 10:35 am – gymnasium

8th Grade Promotion Ceremony at 6:00 pm

on the football field with reception to follow

Please join us as we celebrate our ECMS students during the day at our final nine

weeks awards ceremony. We will continue the ceremony on the same evening,

recognizing those being promoted to high school and look forward to your

attendance and support.

Show Up and Show Your Stingray Support!

7th Grade Cookout 7th grade cookout will host a cookout to celebrate our end of the year success with meeting our FSA/EOC goals. Students will be responsible for bringing in the following items through their 3rd period classes. The following items need to be turned in by May 18th to 3rd period Classes:

Civics 3rd period classes- individual drinks (waters, Gatorades, Capri Suns...)

Math 3rd period classes- chips/condiments

Science 3rd period classes- hot dogs and buns

L.A. 3rd period classes- frozen hamburger patties and buns Any other donations would greatly be appreciated!

Cookout is scheduled for May 23rd.

BOOK FAIR Last is Day Monday!

Thank you for supporting our spring book fair.

We have EXTENDED the book fair through Monday 5/16!

Don’t forget to check out the Scholastic Book Fairs App too!

-Ms. Vance

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*ECMS Testing Calendar – Revised 04/08/16

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MAY 9 STAR Assessments continue

10 Algebra 1, Geometry and End of Course Exam, Session 1, 90 minutes

11 Algebra 1, Geometry and End of Course Exam, Session 2, 90 minutes

12 STAR Assessments continue

13 Last Day for Algebra 1 and End of Course Exam – Close

STAR Assessments continue

16 Biology End of Course Exam, 160 minutes

STAR Assessments continue

17 7th Grade Civics End of Course Exam, 160 minutes

20 Biology & End of Course Exams – Close

ECMS Calendar Reminders

MAY 13 ALL Library Books DUE - PLEASE turn in your books

7th Grade Field Trip to Biophilia

5th Grade Field Trip to NWFSC

Sat. 14 Florida Middle School Student Track Meet in Bradenton, Florida (students who qualified)

16 Book Fair Extended and Open Today

17 ECMS Spring Band Concert 6:00pm

18 7th Grade deadline to turn in cook out items

20 ECMS Softball, Girls’ Basketball & Volleyball Banquet at ECMS beginning at 5:00 pm.

Track & Cross Country Block Party 6:30-8:30pm

23 Paint’n-The-Rays!

7th Grade Cookout

24 Awards – Day for 5th, 6th, 7th Graders in Gymnasium

8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 6:00pm on Football Field

5th Grade Field Day 11:00-2:00

25 Last Day for Students

26 Teacher Work Day

JUNE 13 Ray-Botics Summer Camp Begins through June 16

ECMS Volleyball Camp begins through June 15

JULY 31 Summer Keyboarding Challenge Ends (Ms. Carter)

2016-2107 School Year

AUGUST

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Classes Begin for Students 2016-2017 School Year

7th Grade students must have Tdap Immunization prior to attending classes or receiving

a schedule of classes.

12 ECMS Volleyball Tryouts 3:30-5:30

15 ECMS Volleyball Practice Begins 3:30-5:30 (Monday through Friday)

SEPT. 5 Labor Day Holiday – no school all students and staff out