THE BOOK SALE CONTINUES THROUGH THURSDAY, JANUARY 12
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 through January 12.
PTSA MEETING – Thanks to Interim Principal Andy Mendelsberg
We’d like to thank Andy for joining us at our monthly PTSA meeting on Monday, January 9. He gave us a great overview of what’s to come this semester.
Here is the schedule of future PTSA meetings:
February - A discussion of Choice of Studies and Counseling issues including Naviance
March – Understanding the Teenage Mind
April – PTSA planning and goal setting
May – Angel Awards
Please join us at 7:00 pm in the Commons on the first Monday of the month.
VOLUNTEER/CONTRIBUTE
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.
Student Assistance Fund Needs Graduation Gowns. The Student Assistance Fund is in need of red East High graduation gowns for this year's seniors. If you have one hiding in the back of a closet, please bring in to Room 130 any time. questions, 720-423-8313 or Ellen Reath, magreath@ecentral.com.
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!
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.
OTHER NEWS
See “In the Land of Blood and Honey” at the Denver Film Center for $5.00. In the Land of Blood and Honey opens exclusively at the Denver Film Center, across the street from East, on Friday, January 13 and continues through Thursday, January 19. East students and faculty with an ID will pay $5.00 to see the show. Visit the Denver Film Society’s website for show times.
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:
College Boards. SAT and ACT are scheduled throughout the Spring. Visit the Counseling Update on the East website for test dates, registration deadlines and other important information.
SAT I
January 28 (register by December 30)
March 10 (register by February 10)
May 5 (register by April 6)
June 2 (register by May 8)
ACT
February 11 (register by January 13)
April 14 (register by March 9)
June 9 (register by May 4)
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.
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. |
