March 1, 2019
Calendar for Upcoming Week: For a real-time calendar click on: http://www.easterneagles.org/calendar
Friday, March 1 Archery - Eastern Spring Tournament 2:30pm JROTC - Multi-Purpose Room 2:30pm Senior Class Officers Meeting - Conference Room 3:00pm Grades Due 6:00pm Basketball - Girls - Regional vs Manual @ Bellarmine (away)
Saturday, March 2 Archery - Eastern Spring Tournament
Monday, March 4 2:30pm Spring Play Rehearsal - Room G10 2:30pm Chamber Singers Rehearsal - Room G11 2:30pm Quick Recall Practice - Room 310 2:30pm Aspen Challenge - Room G4 2:30pm Aviation Club - Room 133 2:30pm E-Fit Club - Room 208 2:30pm English 1 & 2 - Intervention Lab - Room 13 2:30pm Philosophy Club - Room 232
Tuesday, March 5 2:30pm Spring Play Rehearsal - Room G10 2:30pm Aspen Challenge - Room G4 3:00pm Math League Testing - Cafeteria & Multi-Purpose Room 4:00pm eSports - League of Legends - Room 101 6:00pm Lacrosse - Boys - V - @ Collegiate (away) 7:00pm Guitar Concert – Auditorium
Wednesday, March 6 Grade Reports Issued 7:00am FCA - Large Gym 7:36am AVID Class - Multi-Purpose Room 8:20am Eastern You-Niversity 2:30pm Spring Play Rehearsal - Room G10 2:30pm Asian Arts & Culture - Room 140 2:30pm E Major Rehearsal - Room G11 2:30pm Quick Recall Practice - Room 310 2:30pm American Sign Language Club - Room 13 2:30pm Art Club - Room G2 2:30pm Junior Class Officers Meeting - Room 216 2:30pm Math - Upper Level Courses- Intervention Lab - Room 202 2:30pm Ping Pong Club - Multi-Purpose Room 2:30pm Sophomore Class Officers Meeting - Room 128
Thursday, March 7 2:30pm Spring Play Rehearsal - Room G10 2:30pm E Major/Out of The Blue Rehearsal - Room G11 2:30pm Quick Recall Practice - Room 310 2:30pm ACE Mentors - Room 142 2:30pm Graphic Design Club - Room 116 2:30pm Math - Alg 1 & Geometry - Intervention Lab - Room 220/221 2:30pm Science Olympiad - Room 328 2:30pm Computer Science Club - Room 108 2:45pm Vaudeville Auditions - Auditorium 3:30pm Tennis - Girls - V - St. Francis @ Sawyer Park (away) 7:00pm Orchestra KMEA Preview Concert
Friday, March 8 ACT Registration Deadline (ACT.org) 2:30pm Spring Play Rehearsal - Room G10 2:30pm Senior Class Officers Meeting - Conference Room 7:00pm LAN Party - Small Gym
Saturday, March 9 Archery - Crosby Tournament SAT National Test Date 10:00am Mattress Sale - Auditorium Hallway 3:30pm Lacrosse - Boys - V - @ Lexington Douglass (away) 5:15pm Lacrosse - Boys - JV - @ Lexington Douglass (away)
Makeup Day Since school was canceled on Thursday, February 28, the last day of school will now be May 31. Any additional canceled days will extend the school year beyond that date. The earliest date for graduation is the last day of school. It could be after that. When a graduation date is set, we will announce it in the weekly email. This is generally in late March.
We Have 609 PTSA Memberships So Far!!!!! WE NEED 37 MEMBERSHIPS to hit our BIG GOAL -- 646 members. Our Eastern family has responded to the call, and we are closer than ever to bringing home an award for increasing our membership total by 200+ people. Again, we are only 37 members away!! Would YOU consider signing up yourself, a family member, a neighbor, and/or your student? A few more people pitching in to support Eastern HS in this manner will help our PTSA rise to new heights!
Each membership is just $5. Consider joining today! In order to go for the award, we need 37 more members submitted to either the Campus Store or the front office by Wed, March 6th.
We want to give away more prizes!! Let’s go Eagles!
Congratulations to Our Teachers & Staff!!!!!!! Our Teachers and Staff rose to the occasion this year! We challenged them to hit 100% PTSA Membership to lead the way in showing support for the school community they serve in various capacities. They answered in a huge way and met the challenge. We are soooooo excited to announce that the EASTERN PTSA WILL BE BRINGING HOME AN APPLE AWARD THIS YEAR!!!
We only had to use 6 sponsorships to help make this happen. The teachers and staff – even newly hired staff and temporary staff – really brought their A game and chose to show how much they value our school and our kiddos! THANK YOU to each and every one of you!!
Attention Juniors: The USP School to Work Coop Program will be the only coop available to seniors next school year. If you are interested in cooping and working for UPS – please make plans to attend the UPS Coop Information Session on March 6th during Advisory. Sign up on the following link to ensure that you receive your invitation to attend this important session. http://tinyurl.com/UPS-EASTERN
If you attended the session on February 6th – there is no need to attend this session as will be a repeat of the information. Next steps will be shared with students once we have had the second information session. Interviews are scheduled for March 20th.
Sophomore Counselor Updates Our sophomore counselor, Ms. Dattilo will publish a newsletter for students and parents of the class of 2021. The newsletter will be available by clicking here. www.easterneagles.org/parents/sophomorecounselorupdates.pdf
It will be updated periodically.
Vaudeville Auditions Vaudeville auditions will be held Thursday, March 7 at 2:45 in the auditorium. Prepare your best 90 second audition and showcase your talent. Vaudeville is Eastern's annual talent showcase and is open to all Eastern students.
PTSA Campus Store That Eastern high school campus store has many Spirit wear options for sale. With warm weather just around the corner, we have a long sleeve, lightweight, hooded T-shirt that fits the bill. They are for sale for $20. Stop in and get one today!
Seniors and Senior Parents We are fortunate to have Ms. Iman Talaat joining our team part time to fill in while senior counselor, Ms. Hamilton, is on medical leave. Her email is [email protected] Many of the seniors have already had an opportunity meet her as they prepare for college admissions or career planning.
Remember, our AP for seniors, Mr. Hawes, will also continue providing support to the seniors to stay positive and focused in these final three months!
Juniors – ACT- March 12 All juniors will take the ACT during the school day on Tuesday, March 12. Please make sure your student is in attendance that day and has an approved calculator and number 2 pencils. Testing will start at the beginning of the day and not conclude until the end of 5th period, so please do not schedule any appointments for your students during that time. We will not be able to interrupt testing for an early dismissal.
Junior Prom Tickets Junior Prom tickets will be on sale during lunch in the multi-purpose room March 4-8. You must be a current Junior at Eastern to purchase a ticket. For a student to attend this event, the student must be in compliance with the EHS athletic/extra-curricular policy. Also, all fees must be paid before purchasing a ticket. Guest permission forms are available in the AP office and Student Service Center.
Prom details: Woodhaven Country Club Friday, March 22nd 8 pm – 11 pm $35.00 per ticket Students must be following the dress code for prom to attend the event
KY Fame - Seniors KY FAME is looking for seniors that are strong in math, work ethic, but are still searching for a post-secondary plan. This is an amazing opportunity to learn, earn an associate's degree in Industrial Maintenance.
WHEN: THURSDAY, MARCH 19th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. WHERE: JEFFERSON COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE – CAFETERIA, BUILDING A ADDRESS: 727 WEST CHESTNUT STREET RSVP: TO [email protected] by Monday, March 12th
Prom Dress & Tuxedo Give-Away Friday, March 15th 3:00 - 8:00 pm & Saturday, March 16th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Mary Alyce Foundation Inc. 1800 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd Ste2C Louisville, KY 40203
For more information: www.easterneagles.org/parents/needadress.pdf
Teen Depression Webinar March 21 Families for Depression Awareness is presenting a free “Understanding Teen Depression” webinar 7-8:15 p.m. ET March 21. Presenter Rebekah Gibbons will provide an overview of teen depression. The webinar also will cover communication strategies for teens and parents, treatment options, where to get help and what to do if help is refused.
The program is designed for parents, guardians, caregivers, youth workers and any adults interested in teen mental health. If you are worried about a teen, new to the topic, proactively seeking education or in need of a refresher on teen depression, this webinar is for you. Visit the Families for Depression Awareness website to register.
Pegasus Pins We are proud to announce that Eastern High School has been chosen as the first High School in Kentucky to have their own personalized Derby Pegasus Pin! This will truly be a one-of-a-kind item, as this is the inaugural year for the venture and Eastern is the first school allowed to carry these. Getting you into all the derby events just like the standard Pegasus Pin, please think about supporting your school and your football program by purchasing a pin! And please spread the word!
Senior PTSA Scholarship Hey seniors, deadline is approaching! PTSA has four $500 scholarships for seniors who have been involved at Eastern and can tell us why Eastern has made a difference in your life. You must join the PTSA by 2/28/19 and have a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Applications are in the Campus Store and so are envelopes to join the PTSA. Applications are due by March 15, 2019. Questions please email [email protected]. Application Form: www.easterneagles.org/parents/ptsascholarship.pdf
Prom Dress Give-A-Way! Sponsored by Green Castle Baptist Church Please see Mrs. Weber if you are in need of a prom dress for the upcoming season! Green Castle Baptist Church is sponsoring an event on Saturday, March 2nd from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Student must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and complete an Application must be submitted BEFORE students can go. Ms. Weber has the application.
Junior Counselor Updates Mrs. Weber has a newsletter she would like you to review! I will update this every two weeks! Much of this information is also posted on the CLASS OF 2020 Google Classroom! Be sure to check it out! www.easterneagles.org/parents/juniorcounselorupdates.pdf
Graduation Yard Signs Note: Project graduation is a parent organization. It is not sponsored by Eastern High School.
Project graduation committee is selling graduation yard signs! We will be selling these until April 16th! They will be available for pickup in May at the Kroger parking lot. Order yours today. Click the link below. https://easternhsyardsign.itemorder.com/sale
Project Graduation 2019 Note: Project graduation is a parent organization. It is not sponsored by Eastern High School.
While we might have snow flurries this week, the end of the school year and graduation will be here before we know it..... The project graduation committee is in full force and needs your help!
This event is a big undertaking but it is well worth it for our seniors. Even if you do not have a graduating senior this year, you can still help. You will get a chance to see what’s in store for your kids when they graduate.
If you are interested in helping in any way, please contact Karen Pridemore at [email protected] or 502-807-6424. Thanks so much!
GoFundMe Link: https://www.gofundme.com/6u827-a-cause-i-care-about-needs-help
Parent Letter: www.easterneagles.org/parents/projgradparentletter.pdf Business Letter: www.easterneagles.org/parents/projgradbusinessletter.pdf Supporter Letter: www.easterneagles.org/parents/projgradsupporterletter.pdf
Senior Counselor Updates Ms. Hamilton, our senior counselor will be producing a weekly update for seniors and their parents. The link is www.easterneagles.org/parents/seniorcounselorupdates.pdf
Free Money!!! If you have not registered your Kroger Rewards Card to designate a “donation” to an educational plan, please take 90 seconds and do it now! To register: https://www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow
We are losing FREE MONEY! For every one dollar you spend at Kroger, including gas, our PTSA can gain 4% cash as a donation at NO COST to you! Our goal is to get 10% of EHS families (about 200) to register for EHS PTSA, we could get more money to be able to improve the book store and do more for our school kids and teachers!
Thanks in advance for supporting the PTSA! Go Eagles!!
Dress Code for Dances Our staff is happy to volunteer personal time to provide activities such as the dances students enjoy so much. However, in recent years the length of some of the female students’ skirts have continued to climb, making it very difficult to monitor our ticket lines of students coming into the dance as we deal with dress code. In light of this, we are clarifying the dress code for the events and need your help in making sure in advance that clothing is appropriate:
o Dresses must be no more than 2 inches above the top of the kneecap (measurement will be taken at the end line of the main fabric of the dress, not at the end of any sheer material enhancing the dress)
o Slits must be no more than 2 inches above the top of the kneecap
o Dresses must be complete with no cut outs or sheer material that expose the stomach or sides
o Dresses must not have plunging necklines or backs that are cut out below the natural waist
Attire for those not wearing dresses, must include: o Collared or Tuxedo Shirt
o Tie
o Dress Pants
o Dress Shoes
o Suit or Tuxedo Jacket
Students will not be allowed to wear jeans, tennis shoes, or baseball caps.
Students must be dressed appropriately to be admitted and must remain in dress code for the duration of the event. Ticket prices will not be refunded if a student is not dressed appropriately and has to be turned away or removed from the event.
We realize that many of the local retailers provide a large selection of evening and party dresses, but our events are not “club events” or “private party” events. They are for high school age students. We appreciate in advance your assistance in ensuring students are dressed appropriately for these events. For examples: http://easterneagles.org/parents/dressrequirements.pdf
Parent Portal – Report Cards & Transcripts Unofficial progress reports, report cards and transcripts available online. Log into the parent portal and click on “Reports” below your student’s name. https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/login/parent-portal
If you do not have a Campus Portal User Account or have forgotten your username or password, go to www.jcpsky.net, click Parents, click Parent Portal. Click “Click here to logon or setup an account”.
Parent Portal link: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/login/parent-portal
Once you login to the parent portal, please go to Contact Preferences and make sure your email address is correct, so you will receive communications from EHS and JCPS.
SBDM • SBDM Meeting minutes https://sppublic.jefferson.kyschools.us/sbdm/SitePages/Home.aspx
• SBDM Policies Wondering where you can find school policy information? Current policies are public record. A copy is available for you to look at in the front office and at all public libraries.
• SBDM Parent Representatives Questions concerning SBDM? Jason Vander Pol: [email protected] & Dwain Kent: [email protected]
Student handbooks • EHS Student Handbook - http://easterneagles.org/parents/studenthandbook.pdf • JCPS Student Support and Behavior Intervention Handbook - https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/sites/default/files/forms/Student%20Support%20and%20Behavior%20Intervention%20Handbook.pdf
Teacher E-mail Addresses Communicate with your student’s teachers via e-mail - http://easterneagles.org/email/
PTSA Karen Pridemore - President [email protected] or (502) 807-6424
JCPS School Board Representative If you have questions or comments for your JCPS School Board Representative, e-mail Stephanie Horne – [email protected]
Phone Numbers Main Number...... 485-8243 Assistant Principals….. 485-8121 - (Student Discipline, Medication Forms, Lockers, Lunch schedule, Bus information) Counselors...... 485-8434 - (Student Counseling, Schedules, Immunization Information, Transcripts) Bookkeeper/Principal’s Secretary… 485-8243 - (Fee Waivers, Refunds) Athletic Director...... 313-4049 - (Sport Schedules, Eligibility) TO REPORT A STUDENT ABSENT 485-8692 (Must be reported within 2 days of absence) TO REQUEST AN EARLY DISMISSAL 485-8692 TO LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR A TEACHER 485-8243 (Message will be sent to teacher via e-mail) TO GET AN EMERGENCY MESSAGE TO A STUDENT 485-8434 (Only emergency messages will be taken) School Website - http://www.easterneagles.org Athletics Website – http://www.goeasterneagles.org Twitter - @EasternHSMedia, @athleticsEHS Newspaper - https://easterneaglenewspaper.wordpress.com/
Previous Weekly Emails Previous weekly emails are available by utilizing the following naming convention. The format is year, month, date (YYYYMMDD). As an example, if you are looking for the July 20, 2012 weekly email, the address would be: http://easterneagles.org/parents/20120720.pdf
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