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EAST HIGH PTSA NEWS
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 JANUARY 6, 2012
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WHAT'S NEW?
Monday, January 9
7:00 pm
PTSA Meeting
Commons
Mid-Year Report from Interim Principal Andy Mendelsberg
Monday, January 9- Thursday, January 12
Before, During and After School PTSA Book Sale
Library
Students can purchase 2 nd semester books for 20% off the regular price.
Thursday, January 12
6:30-8:00 pm
Program Preview Night
Auditorium
Friday, January 13
No School
Monday, January 16
No School
MLK Holiday
Saturday, January 28
SAT
See Counseling Office Update for details
Click HERE for a full school calendar
DID YOU KNOW?
East has suggestion boxes located in the attendance office, main office, and registration office – stop by and offer your suggestions to improve our community!
East has over 50 student clubs -- something to interest almost everyone! Check them out today!
You can read East’s daily announcements on the East website.
The East Counseling Office Update provides great resources for college bound students including ACT and SAT registration and test dates, visiting college reps. and more!
The athletic calendar provides the full schedule of athletic events happening at East.
The East website has a full calendar of events happening on campus!
You can volunteer for East Angels PTSA by visiting our volunteer website and signing up online!
PTSA OFFICERS
President
Liz Adams
President Elect
David Puchi
First Vice President
Nora Neureiter
Second Vice President
John Youngquist
Treasurer
Jim Feldewerth
Secretary
Lisa Headington
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Welcome to the East Angels PTSA newsletter!
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Here’s the news...
 Welcome Back!
We hope that everyone had a great break. We are looking forward to a busy semester that includes the selection of a new principal, ongoing sports and activities and concluding with Prom, After-Prom and graduation! Stay tuned for our weekly updates.
PTSA MEETING – Update from Interim Principal Andy Mendelsberg
Please join us for our monthly PTSA meeting on Monday, January 9 at 7:00 pm in the Commons. We will conduct PTSA business and hear from our Interim Principal, Andy Mendelsberg. This will be an opportunity to hear what to expect during second semester and ask questions of Mr. Mendelsberg and our assistant principals. We hope you’ll join us.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 2nd SEMESTER BOOK SALE JANUARY 9-12
Did you know that your students can purchase many of the required books for English, AP Psychology and Ancient and Medieval History at the PTSA Book Sale? Most books are 20% off the regular price. You can send your student with cash or a check made out to East High PTSA. The sale will be open before, during and after school in the library January 9-12.
NEW FAMILY NEWSLETTER
Our East School Community Partner, Christine Miller, is working to build family and community partnerships at East. Visit the “Families” tab at www.eastangels.org and you’ll find a Family Guide, Family Newsletter and more!
FAMILY CORNER
East is launching our FAMILY CORNER on the main floor in the foyer. Stop by for important news, networking opportunities, and resources. Come visit us during the last Monday Morning of each month (7:00am-8:30am) for free coffee and donuts.
VOLUNTEER/CONTRIBUTE
Student Assistance Fund Needs Your Books and Calculators. As second semester begins, the Student Assistance Fund can always use donations of any books in good condition and used TI 83 calculators (any version). Clean out your bookshelves! We are in particular need of the following books for 2nd semester: Barron's AP Psych Review Guide; Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao; Cane River; In the Time of Butterflies; Much Ado about Nothing. Donations can be left in Room 130 at any time. Questions contact Ellen Reath: magreath@ecentral.com or call 720-423-8313.
East Arts Showcase. Volunteers are needed to help with an inaugural event to showcase visual arts, music and drama at East. We are forming a committee to develop the event and need your help! Please email eastangelsptsa@gmail.com if you are interested in helping develop this community event to showcase East’s fantastic arts departments.
East Teacher Appreciation Committee. The East Teacher Appreciation Committee (ETAC) provides food and treats to our East teachers and staff at various times throughout the school year. ETAC is looking to extend our list of families who would like to help provide these goodies. Please send your name and email address to eclmmwoody@aol.com and we will add you to our list. We will notify you when there is a request. This is a great way to volunteer and the teachers love this special attention.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities. PTSA can’t be successful without its volunteers. We have many opportunities to become involved, a little, or a lot, at East. Please visit Volunteer Spot and sign up today!
OTHER NEWS
Pay School Fees Online. Parents and guardians can now pay their students’ fees online. Click here for instructions on how to register for online fee payment on the Infinite Campus site.
School of Choice Forms Due January 31. If you have a middle school student that is hoping to attend East but does not reside within the attendance boundaries, you must submit a School of Choice Form by January 31, 2012.
COUNSELING CORNER
Here is news from our counseling office:
Concurrent Enrollment. If your student is interested in going to college but is worried about finances, you should look into concurrent enrollment. This program allows high school students to take college classes that are paid for by the district. In addition, students will get dual credit for each college class they take. Schools that students may attend range from the Community College of Denver to Emily Griffith Technical College. The deadline for initial paperwork was November 16th. See Ms. Brooks in 226A with questions or feel free to call at 720-423-8378 or email Candace_brooks@dpsk12.org.
Naviance. Encourage your student to check Naviance and sign up to visit with one of the many colleges and universities that will be visiting East.
College Boards. SAT and ACT are scheduled throughout the fall. Visit the Counseling Update on the East website for test dates, registration deadlines and other important information.
NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS
If you have some newsworthy information for the newsletter, please submit it by Friday for publication the following week. Email your news to eastangelsptsa@gmail.com.
East Angel Friends and Alumni Foundation
The East High PTSA is part of the East Angel Friends and Alumni Foundation (EAFAF), a 501(c)3 organization. EAFAF's sole mission is to support the students, alumni, faculty, and staff of East High School. Please consider making a gift to support the Foundation. |
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