Dear Parents,

As we continuously seek to improve the Hall County School District, we want to know how you, as a parent or guardian, feel the schools and the district are doing to meet the needs of students and all stakeholders.  Please help us by completing the survey online.

The information that you provide will help us evaluate and improve how our schools, district, families, and parents work together to help all students achieve academic success.

Please click the link below to complete the survey online.

Your opinions and suggestions are valuable, and we thank you for your input.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFFUHQxCMNN2Mze8y_tHxd0h_EcgXkGGIRv2uR_085YsASrw/viewform?usp=sf_link

 

**Spanish**

Queridos padres/tutores,

Debido a que buscamos continuamente mejorar el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Hall, queremos saber cómo usted, como padre o tutor, siente que las escuelas y el distrito están trabajando para satisfacer las necesidades de los estudiantes y todos los miembros de la comunidad. Ayúdenos con este proceso completando la encuesta en línea.

La información que nos proporcione nos ayudará a evaluar y mejorar la manera en que nuestras escuelas, distrito, familias y padres trabajan juntos para ayudar a todos los estudiantes a lograr el éxito académico.

Por favor presione en el enlace (link) de abajo para completar la encuesta en línea.

Sus opiniones y sugerencias son muy valiosas, y le agradecemos su aporte.

https://docs-google-com.translate.goog/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFFUHQxCMNN2Mze8y_tHxd0h_EcgXkGGIRv2uR_085YsASrw/viewform?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=es&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

To The Parents of East Hall Middle School:

At the end of the current school year, I will be retiring from the work force, thus ending my tenure here as the Principal of East Hall Middle School. This year makes a combined total of 40 years of military and school-based service. As I look back over my life, I have found no other job as rewarding as what I have experienced here at East Hall Middle School with the students, parents and faculty.  It is my prayer that I have been able to instill some lessons into the minds of our students that will help them navigate their lives and become the best they can be.

I have made friends that I will never forget and appreciate the memories that we have created together. As a middle school parent, you have one of the toughest, yet most rewarding jobs imagined. I hope you cherish the time you have with your child, because I can speak from experience, it will pass way too quickly. You, parents, are the right person for the job to hold their hands, encourage and protect them along life’s journey.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for allowing me to be who I am to them and for allowing them to be who they are to me. They have made my heart beat a little faster, my step a little quicker, and with a smile that I will never forget. They are the future of our great country and I hope they believe in themselves as much as I believe in them.

Now, it is my time to spend some time with my Grandkids and enjoy something that I have been waiting on for a very long time.

God Bless you all!

Dr C

**Spanish**

A los padres de estudiantes de la escuela secundaria East Hall:

Al final de este año escolar, me jubilaré de la fuerza laboral, finalizando así mi mandato aquí como Director de la Escuela secundaria East Hall. En este año completo un total combinado de 40 años entre servicio militar y escolar. Cuando miro hacia atrás me doy cuenta que, no he encontrado otro trabajo tan gratificante como el que he experimentado aquí en la Escuela secundaria East Hall con los estudiantes, padres y profesores. Es mi oración haber podido inculcar algunas lecciones en la mente de nuestros estudiantes que les ayuden a navegar en sus vidas y que puedan ser lo mejor que puedan.

He hecho amigos que nunca olvidaré y aprecio los recuerdos que hemos creado juntos. Como padre de familia de estudiantes en la secundaria, imagino que usted tiene uno de los trabajos más duros y gratificantes. Espero que valore el tiempo que pasa con su hijo/a, porque puedo hablar por experiencia, el tiempo pasa demasiado rápido. Ustedes, padres, son la persona adecuada para el trabajo para tomarlos de la mano, alentarlos y protegerlos a lo largo del viaje de la vida.

Gracias, gracias, gracias por permitirme ser quien soy para ellos y por permitirles a ellos ser quienes son para mí. Con una sonrisa que nunca olvidare han hecho que mi corazón lata un poco más rápido, mi paso un poco más rápido. Ellos son el futuro de nuestro gran país y espero que crean en sí mismos tanto como yo creo en ellos.

Ahora, es mi momento de pasar un tiempo con mis nietos y disfrutar de algo que he estado esperando durante mucho tiempo.

¡Dios los bendiga a todos!

Director, Jefferey Chandler

Students at East Hall Middle School recently participated in STEAM Day.  Students were engaged in hands-on learning activities where problem solving was necessary to master the activities.  Due to the huge success of this dedicated day to STEAM, we received a lot of positive feedback and wanted to provide some additional resources for home.  Please follow the link to see how you can support and implement STEAM activities at home.  https://stemdupage.com/

You can also find out more tips by viewing a copy of the slideshow from the EHMS February 3rd Parent Connections meeting “Encouraging STEAM Thinking” in English (tinyurl.com/ehmsSTEAMpc)  or Spanish (tinyurl.com/espSTEAMpc).

**Spanish**

Los estudiantes de la Escuela Secundaria East Hall participaron recientemente en el Día STEAM. Los estudiantes participaron en actividades prácticas de aprendizaje en las que era necesario resolver problemas para dominar las actividades. Debido al gran éxito de este día dedicado a STEAM, recibimos muchos comentarios positivos y queríamos brindar algunos recursos adicionales para el hogar. Siga el enlace para ver cómo puede apoyar e implementar actividades STEAM en casa .  https://tinyurl.com/EHMSAtHomeSTEAM

También puede encontrar más consejos al ver una copia de la presentación de la reunión de conexiones de padres del 3 de febrero de EHMS “Fomentar el pensamiento STEAM” en inglés (tinyurl.com/ehmsSTEAMpc ) and español (tinyurl.com/espSTEAMpc )

English Page 1    Español Página 2

Parents of EHMS—In order to bridge the transition from middle school to high school, we would like to provide you with some tips for preparing your middle school child.  Please click on the article for more information.  Please let us know if we can be of assistance.

5 Ways to Prepare Your Middle Schooler for High School
https://www.thoughtco.com/middle-school-to-high-school-transition-4137312

 

**Spanish**

Padres de estudiantes de EHMS — Con el fin de tender un puente entre la transición de la escuela secundaria a la preparatoria (HIGH), nos gustaría brindarles algunos consejos para preparar a su hijo/a de la escuela secundaria. Haga clic en el artículo para obtener más información. Háganos saber si podemos ser de ayuda.

5 formas de preparar a su hijo/a de secundaria para la preparatoria (High)
https://www-thoughtco-com.translate.goog/middle-school-to-high-school-transition-4137312?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=es&_x_tr_hl=en-US

We are please to announce that East Hall Middle’s Ismael Medina, Ericka Frady, and Aniyah Smith are invited to be members of the 2026 cohort of Hall County’s REACH Georgia Scholars!

Congratulation Vikings!!!

 

Our EHMS Chorus presented a wonderful winter concert this week.  What a group of talented students led by Ms. Lauren Davis!

From  the Desk of Dr Chandler

It is during this season that I continue to be thankful for being in the place I have been Blessed.  I am thankful that parents continue to allow us to provide an education for the students and entrust us with their safety and care on a daily basis.  I am thankful for the students who continue to come in these doors every day, searching for answers each day and leaving with a smile on their face.  I am thankful for each parent for understanding the challenges and efforts it takes every day to make school worth it all and knowing that this is just another mountain to climb.

But I am most thankful for the path that has been laid for me in my journey, my family, friends, students and parents who have all made a difference in my life.

I pray that you continue to find happiness and thankfulness during this season and more!

Happy Thanksgiving

From the East Hall Middle School Family!

During Thanksgiving Break try out a few different activities below practicing gratitude with your family. Why Gratitude? Just five minutes of gratitude each day is proven to increase Social, Emotional, and Physical Wellness.

 

***Spanish***

Durante las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias, trate algunas actividades diferentes practicando el agradecimiento con su familia. ¿Por qué gratitud? Bienestar social, emocional y físico