Latest News & Announcements

Congratulations Chieftains of the Month!

05/24/2022

Success in math is the goal at Eppler

05/10/2022
Students put their knowledge of the trigonometry ratios of sine, cosine, and tangent, along with Angles of Elevation & Angles of Depression to work outside of the classroom

Eppler 7th Grader selected for DSO honors ensemble

05/05/2022
Nathan Siegert performs with 50 member middle school ensemble
May Chieftains of the Month
Drawing and Goal Post picture
Nathan Siegert
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL   

Dear Eppler Chieftain Faithful,

The entire Eppler staff would like to thank all of you for your generosity and hospitality in taking such good care of us through this whole Staff Appreciation Week!! Thank you for the daily treats, a wonderful breakfast and lunch, and your all too generous gift cards!! We really like the personalized tumblers!! We truly appreciate all you did, and especially want to thank Ms. Boucher, Ms. Siegert, and Ms. Varghese, for managing all your efforts! We do not take lightly the fact that you entrust your children to us every single day, and are so very grateful for your appreciation. Thank you, one and all!!!

Our last Eppler Parent Involvement Committee (EPIC) meeting of the school year will be held this Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 9:05 am in the Media Center Conference Room. ALL are welcome to join us!! Please check in at the Main Office as you arrive at school. Please refer to Page 14 of the current Eppler Express.

Attached is the Eppler Express for the week of May 23. Once again, a few items of importance and interest that I need to bring to your attention are …

  • Page 1 of the Eppler Express contains the weekly calendar. Please check it out! If you like to plan ahead, please see Page 24 for a look at next week’s calendar. Lots of good stuff happening here at Eppler!

  • Much like Elton John’s third “farewell” tour, our yearbooks are again available. Our publisher has given us an extension through May 31, 2022. Please don’t miss this “last” opportunity to purchase a yearbook for your student! Please see Page 3 for the latest details.

  • Parent help is needed in our Intro to Computer Science course, which we partner with the Microsoft Philanthropies TEALS group to run. If you are an IT gal or guy, please see Page 9 and come join us! Please and Thank You!

  • Our Drama Classes have their final production of the Year, as they present "Goldilocks on Trial" on Thursday, May 26 at 7:00 pm in the Drama Room. Please refer to Page 10.

  • The amazing work of our Artists of the Month can be found on Pages 11 – 12 for your viewing pleasure!

  • Our Chieftains of the Month for May are honored on Page 13. Check it out!

  • Crevolution Robotics is looking for YOU! Please see Page 14 to find out how you can be involved!

  • Mr. Paul is looking for a few good people to join and help sustain our Eppler Athletic Boosters organization. Both Pages 14 and 17 hold the details. We’d love to have you be a part of this necessary parent group!

  • All information about athletics at both Eppler and Utica High has now been grouped together on Pages 17 – 22.

  • Macomb Community College is hosting a STEM Challenge Summer Camp June 20 and 21, 2022. Please refer to Page 25 for details.

  • Please refer to Pages 26 – 27 for information about the Pandemic-EBT program for free and reduced lunches.

  • Please join us in the UCS-Sterling Heights Support Our Sports (SOS) 5K Run/Walk being held Saturday, June 4, 2022. Page 28 has the registration information.

  • Information about UCS summer happenings, such as Summer Camps and Enrichment Programs, School Age Child Care (SACC) Summer Camp, and Kindergarten Readiness Programs fill Pages 29 – 31.

  • Much of the district’s focus has been on Social Emotional Learning (SEL), to allow us to expend our energies on the holistic well-being of each and every one of our students. Included this week … Page 33 hosts the district’s latest Monday Moments feature. The district’s Wellness Podcasts are listed on Page 34, followed by Calming Room details on Page 35.

  • The new “In Case You Missed It …” section, which contains articles and photos which previously graced our pages and honored our students, have been compiled and found on Pages 46 – 60.

Here is this week’s Eppler Express …

This information is also always available on our school website at https://eppler.uticak12.org/.

As always, please let me know of any questions or concerns you may have ... or consider this a check-in and let me know how you and your children are doing.

Be well. Be safe. Be healthy. Be happy.

Jerry Pantano
Principal

Our Vision:

Eppler Junior High School will empower students to achieve their full potential and become productive contributors in a diverse society.

Our Mission:

Parents, students, teachers, and administrators will collaborate as a community to foster a safe and respectful learning environment that will promote independent critical thinking and problem solving.

 

Recycling

NJHS is continuing to sponsor a recycling fundraiser in partnership with PlanetGreen. They have made a few changes and they are no longer accepting large toner cartridges. Please do not send in the toner cartridges. They do accept:
 Inkjet cartridges
 Cell phones
 GPS
 MP3
 IPods
 Cameras
 E-readers
 Calculators
 Tablets
 Video games, consoles, accessories
It helps Eppler earn money and it helps the landfills! NJHS students can earn hours for donating items, but anyone can bring these items to room 19. Thank you for your support! Please check out PlanetGreenRecycling.com for more information.

UCS Vision

All children have the right to a rigorous, high-quality education which meets their individual needs. UCS will respect, encourage and empower each and every student to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to be successful, contributing members of a diverse community and global society.

UCS Mission

We are committed to exemplary teaching and learning in order for our students to be prepared for success in the 21st Century.
We will achieve this commitment by engaging the entire community to focus on each child's achievement, with the expectation that every student will pursue some type of post-high school educational endeavor.

Core Values

  • Every child can learn and achieve.
  • Parents and guardians are partners in the learning process.
  • Being “smart” can be achieved through persistence, hard work and effective effort.
  • Excellence is expected and celebrated.
  • Data is used to guide our decision-making.
  • All employees will exemplify ethical behavior; exhibit a strong work ethic; and continue to develop their leadership, performance and service skills.
  • Technology supports and enhances instruction, business operations, research and communications.
  • The Board of Education, district educators/staff, parents, community members and business leaders must collaborate and work as a team to enhance educational opportunities for student success.