Monday, August 14 is the first day of school for the 2023-24 school year.
Morning Procedures:
- Car riders may be dropped off beginning at 7:15 am.
- Car riders may be dropped off from either driveway entrance.
- Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria between 7:15-7:40
- All 6th graders will go to the cafeteria when they arrive at school in the mornings. 6th graders will wait in the cafeteria until they are dismissed to class at 7:40.
- 7th/8th graders who arrive between 7:15-7:25 will go to the gym. At 7:25, 7th/8th graders will go directly to their homeroom, unless they choose to eat breakfast in the cafeteria.
- The tardy bell rings at 7:45. Any student arriving after 7:45 must sign in to get a tardy slip in the office.
Afternoon Procedures:
- Bus numbers 28 and 34 are running double loads this year. The first load will be dismissed at 2:50. Second load riders will wait in the cafeteria until the bus returns to the school
- Bus riders will be dismissed at 2:55
- Car riders will be dismissed at 3:00
- Car riders may be picked up from either driveway entrance.
- Students are assigned a primary mode of afternoon transportation (bus or car). This may only be changed by a note or phone call from a parent/guardian. If you need your child to change your child's afternoon transportation plans, contact the school BEFORE 2:30.
If your child was not able to attend the Open Houses last week to pick up their schedules, we will have staff in the commons area tomorrow morning to direct students to their homeroom. All students will be given a copy of their schedule by their homeroom teacher.
iPads will be distributed to students early this week. If you would like for your child to take their iPad home, be sure to submit the iPad insurance fee of $10 per semester / $20 for the entire year. You may submit cash or checks made out to "East Rutherford Middle School."
Beginning of the year paperwork will be sent home tomorrow. This includes a Student Information Sheet (pink) to provide us with updated contact information, school calendar, FERPA opt-out form, student medical history form, insurance information and form, and Parent Permission for Release of Information Form (this allows us to share student names/photos on our website or school social media). Please complete and return these forms to school as soon as possible.
You can find information about student dress code guidelines and policies regarding student cellphones and wireless earbuds on our school Facebook page. We will share this information on our other communication sites as well. Be sure to sign up for ClassDojo to get access to announcements and the opportunity to have an easy way to have direct communication with each of your child's teachers.
Show your Viking Pride by ordering school spirit wear from Bradleys. Click the link below to order online:
We are looking forward to an excellent school year. Please reach out to teachers and school administrators if you have any questions. The school phone number is (828)245-3750