And more news!
PTSA
Meeting . Please join us
Monday, November 7 at 7:00 pmin the Commons for our PTSA meeting. We will have a brief business meeting followed by a presentation,
It’s Not the 70’s Anymore –What Every Parent and Child Should Know About the Juvenile and Criminal Justice Systems, by attorney Karen Steinhauser.
Join PTSA Today. We have
260 members of PTSA and would like to reach
300 members by November 1! 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.
VOLUNTEER!
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
FRESHMAN HOMEWORK NIGHT
The Parent Engagement Committee is holding a
Freshman Homework Night on Wednesday, October 12 from 7:00-8:30 pm. All freshman parents are invited to talk with teachers from 9th grade social studies, math, science, and English. There will also be sessions on Infinite Campus and Edmodo. All sessions will be held on the 1
st Floor at East.
EAST HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA PRESENTS THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
Our school play opens on October 18 and tickets are available in the Drama Department. Show dates: October 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26 and 27.
HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK –OCTOBER 17-21
During Homecoming Week students will have the following schedule:
Monday - Animal Day
Classes 1-8
Tuesday - Multi Twin Day
Classes 1-8
Wednesday - 80's Workout Day
Classes 1-8
Thursday - Super Hero Day
Classes 1, 3, 6 & 8 (block)
Friday - Crazy Red & White Day
Classes 2, 4, & 7 (block)
Pep rally begins at 1:30 followed by the Homecoming Carnival
Tickets to the Homecoming Game versus TJ on Friday (7pm) are available at the Treasurer’s office. Tickets are $3 for just the game or $6 for the BBQ & game. The BBQ will begin prior to the game in the All-City Stadium parking lot.
HOMECOMING DANCE - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22
Homecoming tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $10 for singles and $18 for couples. Guest passes are available in room 100 and
guest forms must be returned by October 17. One guest per student and they must be on the same ticket. No guests over 20 allowed.
STUDENT COUNCIL FOOD DRIVE – SEND SOME CANNED FOOD TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR STUDENT
The East High canned food drive begins Monday, October 3. All food collected will go to families in our community. Student Council is asking that every East student bring in 2 cans. Some teachers are giving “perks” for bringing in cans.
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 pmin 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
Here is news from our
counseling office:
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.
Scholarships. For scholarship opportunities visit our
FUTURE CENTER for more information.
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.
College Representatives. If you student is interested in learning about colleges, we have representatives on campus frequently during the Fall. Go to the
Counseling Update to see which colleges will be visiting East.
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.
