Dear DeSoto East Middle School Parents,

We sincerely hope that each and every family had a great virtual instructional learning experience so far this year with the Anytime, Anywhere Learning framework with DeSoto East Middle School. When major updates and developments occur, we value the opportunity to keep you informed. Current EMS Principal Deidre Hannible will assume the role of Deputy Chief Academic Officer for the district effective October 5, 2020.

Mr. Travis Anderson will assume the role of Interim Principal at EMS. He is an instructional leader with over 20 years of educational experience as a classroom teacher, an athletic coach, and a campus administrator. He is a graduate of Southern University at New Orleans, where he received his Bachelor’s of Arts in Elementary Education, and is an alumnus of the University of New Orleans, where he received his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration. He has recently completed the Superintendent Certification Program at Lamar University. Mr. Anderson is a 13 year employee of Desoto ISD and has taught at Cockrell Hill Elementary and The Meadows Elementary, where he was awarded Teacher of the Year in 2010. Mr. Anderson has also served as Assistant Principal at both East and West Middle Schools. His vision is to create a safe and nurturing environment where parents want to send their children; an environment where teachers are eager to teach, students enjoy learning, and employees want to work.

In his educational career, he has demonstrated the ability to develop teachers, cultivate positive relationships, and enhance student achievement. It is his life-long passion to teach, mentor, and inspire others and is eager to partner with families and the community to promote and sustain student success.

For more information concerning educational opportunities please contact us by email or our social media platforms.

Thank you,

Travis Anderson and the East MS Staff

travis.anderson@desotoisd.org

Please follow us on our social media platforms for more information. Twitter/Instagram: @desotoeastms

Important Announcements

• ALL Students Complete Week 4 and 5 Friday Academic Reflection Survey for Attendance Credit by Sunday at 10pm: 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

• Make sure your child follows the Middle School Bell Schedule below everyday- this schedule tells our students the times for each class.

• We are working out attendance issues. We thank you for your continued patience.

• If students are using a DeSoto ISD chromebook, use this login information:

User Name: Email firstname.lastname@desotoisd.net (ex:paige.bostic@desotoisd.net)

Password: Capital First initial lowercase last initial student ID (ex: Pb123456!)

• Please make sure students are logging into Classlink everyday to access Schoology or any other learning platforms. (SEE Student Daily Checklist below)

KEY DATES FOR THIS WEEK

Volleyball and Football Games Start this Week! Click Here for Schedules

10/08- District Parent Academy

Spanish Session: Thursday, October 8th @ 6pm Meeting ID: 957 7128 1412 Passcode: 947699

English Session: Thursday, October 8th @ 7pm Meeting ID: 981 3434 2028 Passcode: 066948

09/28-10/09- Student Universal Screenings

10/30- Science Virtual Field Trip Perot Museum