Eagle Express, Week of December 8th- December 12th, 2025

Posted Date: 12/05/25 (03:00 PM)

Secure your spot for SY 2026-2027 today!

You may now register your child for the SY 2026-2027. Registration for Resident Families and Continuing Open Enrollment Families opened on November 1st, 2025. Continuing Open Enrollment families DO NOT have to re-apply for open enrollment this year, they can simply register to school.

Open Enrolled families registration deadline is January 31st, 2026 to maintain enrollment. If the deadline is not met you will need to reapply for open enrollment.

Click here to register for school

If you have questions please contact us. Thank you and have a great day!

Ms. Ann Albright

aalbright@cfsd16.org

Ms. Maria Gutierrez

mgutierrezvega@cfsd16.org

Principal Weekly Letter

We are officially in the "calm before the storm, "the wonderful, festive storm of the holiday season! This week marks a crucial period as we enter the final 10 days of the quarter.

Focus for the Weekend: Checking StudentVue

This weekend is the most important time for your student to log into their StudentVue account and meticulously review their current grades and assignments.

10 Days Left: With only ten academic days remaining in the quarter, time is running out to make up any missing work or address grades.
Please encourage your student to do the following:

Identify Missing Assignments: Look specifically for grades marked as "Missing," and/or "Incomplete,"
Complete the Work: Dedicate time this weekend to finish these assignments.
Communicate with Teachers: Once the work is done, the student must either email the corresponding teacher to notify them of the submission or turn in the physical assignment directly.

A quick check and proactive communication now can make a huge difference in their final quarter grades, allowing them to truly relax and enjoy the upcoming holidays.

Book Fair Next Week!

Students will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair all of next week! This is a perfect chance for them to purchase new reading material to enjoy during the upcoming quarter break. Encouraging reading over the holiday is a wonderful way to keep their minds active.

Thank you for your continued support in ensuring your students finish the quarter strong. We look forward to seeing many of you at the concerts!

Stacey Gist

Principal

Esperero Canyon Middle School

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HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT ESPERERO

The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming!

December 8th–12th

Get ready, Eagles—our annual Scholastic Book Fair is back next week! This is a great opportunity for students to discover new books, shop for gifts, and support our school library.

All proceeds go directly back to the library and our classrooms!

Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:00 am -3:00 pm

Wednesday 9:00 am- 3:00 pm

Explore the Book Fair Online:

Set up an eWallet or browse featured products here:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/espererocanyonmidsch

We Need Volunteers!

There are several volunteer slots still open—please consider helping to keep the Book Fair running smoothly!

https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/65238039

Student Visits:

Students will visit the Book Fair with their ELA classes during the school day.

Questions?

Please reach out to Breanna McNulty through ParentSquare or at sayersbe@gmail.com

UPCOMING AT ESPERERO

Tuesday, December 16th - Choir Concert @ EC 7:00 pm.
Wednesday, December 17th- Half Day Grading Day. School ends at 11:00 am. All students must leave campus.
Wednesday, December 17th - Orchestra Concert @ EC 7:00 pm.
Thursday, December 18th - Band Concert @ EC 7:00 pm.
Friday, December 19th - End of Quarter 2.

FAMILY FACULTY ORGANIZATION

Supporting ECMS Students, Staff, and School

Help Support Our Esperero Teachers & Staff!

As part of our continued efforts to support and appreciate our amazing teachers and staff, we’ve created a shared Amazon Wish List filled with classroom supplies, resources, and items that will make a big difference for our school community.

Amazon Wish List:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/7YDPSTIK42C6?ref_=wl_share

Why this matters: Many of our teachers and staff go above and beyond, often using their own time and money to make classrooms warm, welcoming, and well-equipped. With your help, we can make sure they have the tools they need, without stretching their personal budgets.

How you can help:

Browse the Wish List using the link above
Choose any item you’d like to donate
All items will be shipped directly to the school — super easy and no extra steps needed!
Every contribution, big or small, makes a meaningful difference

Thank you for supporting our educators and helping us keep classrooms stocked with the tools they need. Our community makes all the difference!

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SPIRIT WEAR ITEMS

We’re excited to announce that new items have been added to the Spirit Wear Store — including the Top 3 favorites voted on by our student body!

https://www.wamiswag.com/shops/ecms

Now Available:

• Duffle Bag

• Travel Mug

• Tote Bag

Thank you to all the students who voted! Check out the updated selection and show off your school spirit!

Buy Spirit Wear Here

LUNCHTIME GAME VOLUNTEERS

More Lunchtime Fun — Now with TWO Air Hockey Tables! We’re excited to share that a second air hockey table has been added for students to enjoy during lunch!

However, students can only play when an adult volunteer is present, so we need your help to keep the fun going!

Volunteers:

Have the kids sign up to play.
Make sure that the kids who sign up are playing at the right time.
Be sure students place their Student ID in the pouches while they play.
Have fun watching the kiddos!

Lunch Times

Mon, Tu, Th, Fri - Lunch A: 11:15-11:45 and Lunch B: 12:10-12:40

Late Start Wed - Lunch A: 12:18-12:48 and Lunch B: 12:52 - 1:22

Lunch A - all 6th gr. and half of 7th gr.

Lunch B - all 8th gr. and half of 7th gr.

BASHAS' GIFT CARDS THANK YOU!

A big thank you to the families who have already purchased a Bashas’ gift card! If you haven’t grabbed one yet, it’s not too late. Each $10 reloadable card works like a prepaid debit card, and every time you reload it, Esperero earns 6% back to support our school. Cards can be purchased by sending payment via Zelle to ecmsffotreasurer@gmail.com or by dropping off cash or a check (ECMS FFO) at the front office.

Thank you for your support!

8th grade Promotion

Let’s Celebrate the Class of 2026!

We Need Your Support! The FFO is excited to assist the ECMS Administration to help plan a number of promotion festivities to honor our students' hard work and success. To make these celebrations memorable, we are asking each family to contribute to the promotion expenses. A donation of $40 per 8th grade student is suggested, but any amount you can offer will be greatly appreciated and will directly support the events.

How You Can Help:

Donation of $40 per student helps cover ceremony expenses, promotion party, dinner, entertainment, and an ice cream social.

Payment Options:

ONLINE: www.ecmsffo.org/promotion
ZELLE: Send to ecmsffotreasurer@gmail.com or scan QR Code in your banking app
CHECK: Payable to ECMS FFO, Mail or drop off to office

NOTE: “8th Grade Promotion & student’s name.”

Additional Contributions: Because not all families have the financial ability to contribute, consider helping our efforts by contributing an additional amount.

Additional contributions of any amount are welcome.