And more news!
JOIN EAST ANGELS PTSA TODAY
We are still working on our goal of 300 members by the end of September. To join, please complete the
membership form and mail it to or drop it off at East. Dues are $11.00 per person. While PTSA meetings are open to all, only members can vote on important issues before PTSA. As a member you will also have the opportunity to attend our Teacher Potlucks three times during the year.
BECOME A PTSA VOLUNTEER!
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!
ANGEL PACK PROGRAM NEEDS ASSISTANCE – 1 HOUR TWICE A MONTH
The East Angels Friends and Alumni Foundation (EAFAF) sponsors the
East Angel Packs program to provide nutritious food to students in need. The program partners with the Food Bank of the Rockies and needs volunteers to help unload food at East twice a month. If you are interested in helping the Angel Packs program, please contact
Diana Bray.
PROJECT SUCCESS SERIES – STAYING CONNECTED WITH YOUR TEEN – COMING IN OCTOBER
Project SUCCESS (Schools Using Coordinated Community Efforts to Strengthen Students) is a school-based intervention program designed to prevent and reduce substance abuse among adolescents. East is fortunate to have Debbi Philips and Project Success on-site at East. She will be conducting a free 5-night series on “
Staying Connected with your Teen” on Tuesdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25 and November 1. The meetings will be from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm in Room 223 at East. Please contact
Debbi Philips at 720-423-8342 or Deborah_Philips@dpsk12.org for more information and to sign-up.
FIRST ANNUAL FALL CARNIVAL – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT EAST
Our school families and neighbors are invited to attend East’s first annual Fall Carnival! Come for an evening of treats and fun sponsored by East clubs, sports teams and partnering organizations. The event runs from
5:00-7:00 pm in the Main Foyer. There will be a $1.00/per child donation. Families and children ages 0-13 are welcome to participate. High school students can attend if accompanied by a parent/guardian. Unaccompanied children and high school students will not be allowed in. Dress up in your favorite costume and participate in the costume contest, jumping castle, raffles, building tours, prizes, candy and more!
COUNSELING CORNER – GET YOUR CHILD READY FOR COLLEGE!
In each newsletter we will try to provide information from our
counseling office. Here are some highlights:
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PSAT is s a standardized test, taken predominantly by Juniors, that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives students a chance to enter the National Merit Scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools. The test is scheduled for October 15th at East. The cost is $20 when your student signs up in the treasurer’s office.
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You and your student can get updated college information on Naviance. Please make sure your student checks his or her Naviance account regularly. If you are not sure how to access Naviance, you can have your student contact their counselor or Carla Castillo in the future center at 720.423.8436.
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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.
