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EAST HIGH PTSA NEWS
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 NOVEMBER 29, 2011
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WHAT'S NEW?
Monday, December 5
PTSA
7:00 pm
Commons
Randy Johnson, DPS High School Instructional Superintendent will discuss the Principal Selection Process
Social event with Principal John Youngquist
Following PTSA Meeting
(8:15 or 8:30 pm)
Three Lions Pub
Colfax and York
Come and say good-bye to our great principal
Tuesday, December 6
What Are Selective Colleges Looking For?
Jennifer Motzer, Associate Director of Admissions
for Lake Forest College (IL)
5:30-6:30 pm
East Auditorium
Choir Holiday Program
7:00 p.m.
St. Paul Lutheran Church
16th and Grant
Featuring all Choir Department Students
FINALS SCHEDULE
Monday, December 12th
Tutoring – 7:30-9:00
Period 1 – 9:00-10:10
Period 2 – 10:20-11:30
Period 3 – 11:40-12:50
Lunch – 1:00-1:45
Tutoring – 1:45-2:45
Tuesday, December 13th
Tutoring – 7:30-9:00
Period 4 – 9:00-10:10
Period 6 – 10:20-11:30
Period 7 – 11:40-12:50
Lunch will be offered from 1:00-1:45
Tutoring 1:45-2:45
Wednesday, December 14th
Tutoring – 7:30-9:00
Period 8 - 9:00-10:10
Final Make-ups:10:20
(No Lunch Served)
Thursday, December 15th
Final Make-ups: 7:30 to 11:30
Friday, December 16th
Final Make-ups: 7:30 to 11:30
Click HERE for a full school calendar
DID YOU KNOW?
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...
JOIN US AT THE PTSA MEETING ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 AT 7:00 PM IN THE COMMONS TO LEARN ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL SEARCH PROCESS
As you may know, John Youngquist has accepted a new position with DPS as the Director of Principal Talent Development starting January 2nd. As a result, our community is working with DPS to find a new principal. Randy Johnson, DPS High School Instructional Superintendent, is joining us Monday, December 5 to explain the principal search process. Parents will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide input regarding the search process.
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A CELEBRATION FOR JOHN YOUNGQUIST – MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 – AFTER THE PTSA MEETING
Following the PTSA meeting on Monday, December 5 (8:00-8:15 pm) we will be adjourning to the Three Lions Pub (York and Colfax) for a social event to honor John Youngquist. All parents, faculty and staff are welcome to join us.
VOLUNTEER/CONTRIBUTE
Student Assistance Fund Needs Your Books and Calculators. 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 Angels Friends and Alumni Foundation (EAFAF) Needs an Accountant. EAFAF is looking for a parent with Accounting experience to offer their services to EAFAF to do a Review and/or audit of their financials. Please contact Elisa Moran.
PTSA/EAFAF Faculty Grants Committee. We are looking for additional volunteers to join the PTSA/EAFAF Faculty Grants Committee. The committee reviews and funds faculty grant applications. Our work is engaging and will give you an opportunity to learn about many programs that take place all over East High School. It would involve two committee meetings, email communication and possibly phone contact with East staff. The work will begin in December and should be complete by February. If you are interested or want more information contact Megan McQuinn at megan_mcquinn@dpsk12.org.
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!
EVENTS
Choir Holiday Concert. If you haven’t been to an East Choir Concert, you don’t know what you’re missing! You don’t have to have a student singing to enjoy the talents of our choir department. The concert is Tuesday, December 6 at 7:00 pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church located at 16th and Grant. Get there early to get a seat!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Smart-Girl's Youth and Cyberbullying Workshop Wednesday, December 7 from 6-8 pm. What Families Don't Know Will Hurt Them is an interactive two-hour training for adult family members that addresses the language, skills, information and challenges associated with cyberbullying. This knowledge will assist families in developing strategies and in helping their children/teens respond in appropriate ways to incidents of cyberbullying and in promoting safe and respectful environments for all people. Workshop is designed for parents of children 12-18; however, all parents and adult family members are welcome.
The training will be held at Newton Middle School, 4001 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO and the cost is $20.00. REGISTER HERE.
OTHER GOOD NEWS
Amy Hanson, East High Science Teacher, state finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science. Amy Hanson, East High Science Teacher, is one of three DPS teachers who are state finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.(PAEMST) This award is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th-grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Established by Congress in 1983, the PAEMST program authorizes the President of the United States to bestow up to 108 awards each year.
COUNSELING CORNER
Here is news from our counseling office:
Do you know what selective colleges are looking for? Join us on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 from 5:30-6:30pm in the East High Auditorium to hear from our Special guest, Jennifer Motzer, Associate Director of Admissions for Lake Forest College (IL).
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT DEADLINES FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
For transcripts, letters, etc.
See/Email your counselor BEFORE… |
…for applications due on… |
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Thursday, November 17, 2011 |
December 1, 2011 |
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Thursday , December 1, 2011 |
December 15, 2011 |
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Wednesday, December 5, 2011 (because of winter break) |
January 1, 2012 |
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Wednesday , December 5, 2011 (because of winter break) |
January 15, 2012 |
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012 |
February 1, 2012 |
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
February 15, 2012 |
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 may attend range from the Community College of Denver to Emily Griffith Technical College. The deadline for initial paperwork is November 16th. See Ms. Brooks in 226A with questions or feel free to call at 720-423-8378 or email Candace_brooks@dpsk12.org.
Senior College Application Process. The counseling office has developed a flow chart that shows the steps for applying to college. Click the link and check it out.
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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