November-

November 3 - Bobcat Buck Dress Down (10 Bobcat Bucks)

November 4 - Snack Cart (5 Bobcat Bucks for a treat)

November 4 - APEX Color Battle (Students who have received at least $30 in donations)

November 6 - Daylight Saving Time Ends (Set clocks back one hour)

November 7 - 8 - Fall Break (NO SCHOOL)

November 9 - 10 - EMS Basketball Jamboree @ FIEB (Boys and Girls)

November 14 - 4-H Meetings at School

November 14 - EMS Basketball vs. FIEB (Home - B&G)

November 14 - Mendoza Car Raffle Begins (See flyer for details)

November 16 - EMS Basketball vs. Belle Place (Home - B&G)

November 17 - Bobcat Buck Dress Down (10 Bobcat Bucks)

November 17 - EMS Basketball vs. North Vermilion (Home - B&G)

November 18 - Grading Ends for Progress Reports 2nd 9 weeks

November 21 - 25 - Thanksgiving Break ( NO SCHOOL)

November 28 - EMS Basketball vs Iberia Middle (Home - B&G)

November 30 - EMS Basketball @ Iberia Middle (B&G)

November 30 - Progress Reports Sent Home

Upcoming Important dates for December:

December 1 - Bobcat Buck Dress Down (10 Bobcat Bucks)

December 1 - EMS Basketball @ JHW (B&G)

December 7 - EMS Basketball @ Rene Rost (B&G)

December 12 - 4-H Meeting

December 12 - EMS Basketball vs St. Martinville (B&G)

December 13 - EMS Basketball @ ARCA (B&G)

December 14 - EMS Basketball vs Delcambre (B&G)

December 21 - EMS Basketball @ FIEB (B&G)

December 22 - EMS Basketball @ Gueydan (B&G)

December 23 - END of 2nd 9 weeks

December 23 - No Discipline Referrals Dance (1st Semester)

December 26 - January 6 - WINTER BREAK ( NO SCHOOL)

Link to the Google Parent Calendar is below. Keep up with changing dates of events and future events.

Erath Middle School will again be selling VPSB Car Raffle tickets sponsored by Mendoza Ford. On November 14, 2022, information will be going home with students who wish to sell tickets for a chance to win a Full Size 2022 Ford Bronco or $35,000 cash along with other prizes donated by Mendoza Ford. Be on the lookout.

Top 25 "Power Punch '' readers in grades 6th - 8th for Round One Raffle were rewarded with a Sour Punch Straws today during lunch! Students who AR tested and earned from Levels 1-3 of their punch cards with 10-30 AR points by October 21, 2022 were leveled up with prizes in regular library visits and given tickets to enter into the ROUND 1 RAFFLE!

ROUND 1 RAFFLE WINNER was Elise Hargrave a 7th Grader. Congratulations!

TOP 25 Readers (as of 10/21/22)

1. Kagen Cartwright

2. Heather Hardin

3. Adelaide Leger

4. Emma Hebert

5. Ciara Primeaux

6. Lillie Armstrong

7. Braelyn Nelson

8. Clayton Broussard

9. Ethan Lang

10. Chloe Knapp

11. Brandon Cruz

12. Gracie Cassidy

13. Savannah Kopp

14. Leah Chenevert

15. Chloe Davis

16. Kamryn Spears

17. Madison Pellichino

18. Krislin Broussard

19. Addison Melton

20. M'zuri Broussard

21. Coy Toups

22. Carmen Louviere

23. Phara Trahan

24. Layla Primeaux

25. Conner Vidallia

TOP 10 READERS for each grade level were announced and presented with a certificate. Keep PUNCHING through books and earning AR Points!

Next AR Reward is 40 Points with 85% accuracy by December 20th for a schoolwide Christmas movie, Christmas treat, and Popcorn on Friday, December 23rd @ 7:30-9am in the library.

6th Grade Top 10 Readers

Kamryn Spears, Coy Toups, Carmen Louviere, Conner Vidallia, Gabryle Perrin, Mia Leblanc, Alyssa Sikes, Rylann Viator, Alaina Theall, Jashon Green

7th Grade Top 10 Readers

Kagen Cartwright, Ciara Primeaux, Emma Hebert, Clayton Broussard, Lillie Armstrong, Gracie Cassidy, Brandon Cruz, Ethan Lang, Savannah Kopp, Chloe Davis

8th Grade Top 10 Readers

Heather Hardin, Adelaide Leger, Braelyn Nelson, Chloe Knapp, Leah Chenevert, Madison Pellichino, Krislin Broussard, Layla Primeaux, Addyson Broussard, Kenzi Stelly

Ms. Margo Brandt's class participated in the Special Olympics which took place on Friday, October 28 at Rene Rost Middle School. Students participated in various events while at this special day. The Special Olympics Results are as follows:

Kipton King- First Place in the 25 meter run and First Place in tennis ball throw

Kyra Landry - Second Place in wheelchair race

Austin Laperouse- First place in 25 meter run and Second Place in tennis ball throw.

Tyler Landry - First Place in 10 meter walk and Second place in tennis ball throw

The Erath Middle School Cross Country team has been very successful at the many different meets that they have attended.

10/4/22 EMS ran in the AES Blue Gator 2 miler. The girls finished 2nd and the boys finished 1st with 19 schools participating and over 225 runners.

10/8/22 EMS CC participated in the Teurlings Catholic MS "Run for a Cure". The boys and girls teams both took 1st place with 22 schools participating.

10/19/22 EMS CC traveled to Forked Island E Broussard to compete in the Vermilion Parish Championships where the girls finished Runners-Up and the boys finished as the Champions.

Girls team members who made All-Parish are: Cheyenne Earnest (2nd), Abigail Theall (5th), and Gretchen Theriot (10th).

Boys team members who made All-Parish are: Parker Blanchard (Individual Parish Champion), Mason Soirez (2nd), Aiden Greig (5th), Connor Lange (7th), and Caul LeBlanc (8th).

EMS is very proud of all of their hard work and successes.

Jr. Beta Competition/Convention meeting - November 17, during Lunch/recess in the gym.

**Any student who is interested in competing at State Convention MUST attend this meeting.

Jr. Beta Competition/Convention Due Date - December 8.

**Any student who is interested in competing at State Convention must turn in ALL projects by this date.

State Fair of Louisiana Champion Intermediate sheep showman- Everette Hulin

Also, Everette was awarded Grand Champion Market Lamb.

Congratulations to Addyson Broussard for receiving 7th and 8th place ribbons at the Crowley Rice Cookery.

Student have been enjoying the Snack Cart at the beginning of each month where they are able to choose from a variety of treats.

Coming up in December, students with no office referrals for the 1st semester will attend a Holiday dance with treats provided.

EMS students who made Principal's List, A/B Honor Roll and Honor Roll were treated to Ice Cream Sandwiches during recess.

Congratulations to the boys and girls who made the EMS Basketball Team for 2022-2023.

Boys team: Brennon Moreno, Caine Ray, Luke Langlinais, Brock Fourroux, Ayden Tallmore, Tate Collins, Everette Hulin, Landen Derouen, Kaeden Gage, Connor Toups, Andrew Barras, Colin Nguyen, Ean Leblanc, Pierce Leblanc, De'Mauri Levine, Leyton Jones

Girls Team: Naomi Wyble, Layla Primeaux, Shelby Grace Bernard, Kate Wilson, Kayleigh Perro, Samya Robinson, Azariah Bourque, Jacelyn Hebert, Ryleigh Fobbs, Rylee Eritano, Rilyn Perro

On Friday, October 21, EMS announced the 8th graders that were nominated for Student of the Year. These students have maintained a 3.5 or above in 6th grade, 7th grade, and the 1st 9 weeks of 8th grade. Congratulations!

On Friday, October 28, the top 10 for 8th grade Student of the Year was announced. Congratulations to Addyson Broussard, Lane Goutierrez, Heather Hardin, Chloe Knapp, Luke Langlinais, Adelaide Leger (not pictured), Elise Mencacci, Mason Soirez, Abigail Theall, Naomi Wyble.

Students are participating in various games and challenges during PE for the EMS APEX fundraiser. Students will receive various prizes for receiving donations through their site. Classes have also won challenges by sharing and getting donations. Mrs. Nicole Toups' class received donuts and Mrs. Tanna Harrington's class received ice cream sandwiches. More challenges and winners can be seen daily on the EMS Facebook page.

On Friday, November 4, all students who have received at least $30 in donations will have an afternoon celebration of games and a Color Battle. Thank you for participating in this exciting event!