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Eastview High School Daily Announcements

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

PARENT INFORMATION

Mid-Term Grade Reports for Quarter 2: This week marks the mid-term for Quarter 2.  Expect your students to bring a hard copy report of their mid-term grades for each class home during this week.  Please plan to take a moment to discuss the grade report with your students.  Career Development students will receive mid-term grades later in their trimester. As always, you may view your student’s academic data on the Parent/Student portal accessible by clicking here.

Looking for a great holiday gift idea!? The Lightning Dance Team is selling cookbooks. The books contain over 500 family recipes for just $15. Please contact Melinda Ullrich at 952-322-4330 to order yours today! 

The Eastview Wrestling program will be hosting its 7^th annual Spaghetti Dinner event at the Rosemount American Legion on Sunday, December 16 from 4-7:00 pm.  Dinner tickets are $7 and can be purchased from any wrestler or at the door.  A silent auction will also be taking place at the dinner.  Items include several restaurant gift certificates, MN Wild Tickets, 6 month membership to Anytime Fitness, 1 year trash removal service from Waste Management, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Pampered Chef products, as well as Eastview wrestling wear.  

Several students who have parked in the Teen Center Parking Lot have gotten tickets from the Apple Valley police for parking in a park after 10:00 pm.  If your student parks in the Teen Center during the school day and doesn’t plan to be back until late, be sure to remind your student to move his or her car to the EVHS parking lot right after school (for safety and parking ticket reasons).

Yearbook orders are due on December 21 for $70.  After December 21, the price increases to $75.  All yearbook orders are due January 31.  Yearbook orders can be dropped off in the Main Office.  Click on the below link to access and print the yearbook order form. Forms are also available in the Main Office. http://www.district196.org/evhs/activities/finearts/lightyear/forms/Yearbookorderform.pdf You can check the status of your yearbook order by clicking on the following link:  http://www.district196.org/evhs/activities/finearts/lightyear/

Do you have old cell phones and printer cartridges? If so, you can turn them into the Eastview High School Main Office.  This program has been a great way to generate resources for our school while recycling old cell phones and printer cartridges.

Senior Parents

Senior Party - In early November, you should have received a four page letter containing important information about the 2008 Senior Graduation Party.  The letter contained information regarding: Donations, Target Gift Registry (search under Line 1 = Eastview, Line 2 = 2008 Eastview Senior Party), Parent Volunteers, Memory Wall , 2008 Senior Party Ticket Information, Senior Posters and Senior Party Raffle/Fundraiser. Please review the contents of the letter.  If you are planning to purchase a party ticket for your senior (great holiday gift) and/or raffle ticket – please send in your money as soon as possible.  If you haven’t sent in your memory wall words for your student, please e-mail them to stevenjkulseth@msn.com.  Please consider volunteering!  Planning a party for 600 students takes a great deal of work and can only be accomplished if we have a great number of people helping.  If you are planning to volunteer to help work the party, please send an e-mail to dgoblirsch@charter.net. The Senior Party Committee is working hard to make sure that our students have a very memorable, enjoyable, alcohol free, graduation party! If you did not receive the senior letter, please send an e-mail message to Hensley138@aol.com to have one resent.

Senior Party Raffle - Don't forget about the Senior Party Raffle Drawing on February 15!!!  A $5 ticket will get you a chance to win one of the following prizes:  dinner for 4 at Enjoy!; a $500 value teeth whitening system; two Spring Bravo tickets (two sets offered); one free ticket to the Senior Party (two tickets offered); one autographed Rihanna umbrella and her CD (two sets offered)!  Buy as many tickets as you like!  Contact Janis Fuller (jantimfuller@comcast.net) if you need a raffle ticket form. This is a great way to support those that may not be able to afford the party.

Flint Hills Resources - Pine Bend Refinery - Are you SENIOR PARENTS who work at Flint Hills Resources -- Pine Bend Refinery?  If so, please contact Janis Fuller at (jantimfuller@comcast.net) or 651-894-6196. We are eligible for a great donation if we have a parent employed there.  

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to the Math Students of the Quarter in Ms. Delagrave’s Tech Math: Molly Olson, Jessie Carney & Travis Gullett and AP Statistics: Kevin Desmond, Rohit Yallamraju, Barbara Marchevsky, & Matt Mraz.

This week is the time for students to review their Quarter 3 schedules.  Please review your schedules on the Student Portal. If you believe an adjustment is necessary for your Quarter 3 schedule please make an appointment to meet with your guidance counselor.  Reasons for scheduling an appointment for a schedule adjustment include a level change (a class is too difficult for which teacher input is required), student has not met a necessary prerequisite, drop a class to add a study hall or add a required course for graduation.  Adjustments will not be made to accommodate requests for specific instructors, study halls, class periods, or lunch periods.

Several students who have parked in the Teen Center Parking Lot have gotten tickets from the Apple Valley police for parking in a park after 10:00 pm.  If you park in the Teen Center during the day and don’t plan to be back until late, be sure to move your car to the EVHS parking lot right after school (for safety and parking ticket reasons).

Students can pick up their Q1 report cards in the Guidance Office during lunch. Parents can also access these report cards through the parent portal.  Report cards will not be mailed home.

Yearbook orders are due on December 21 for $70.  After December 21, the price increases to $75.  All yearbook orders are due January 31.  Yearbook orders can be dropped off in the Main Office.  Forms are also available in the Main Office.

Honors Transcript for Q1 can be picked up in the Guidance Office during 5^th period or after school. 

COLLEGE AND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Attention Seniors:  Please review your college applications and submit them to the Guidance Office by the following dates:

Applications with a January 15 deadline:         Submit by December 11

Applications with a February 1 deadline:         Submit by January 10 

Students may pick up their PSAT test score reports in the Guidance Office tomorrow and Friday during the 5^th hour lunch period.

A representative from Southeast Technical College – Red Wing will be in the Career Center today at 1:00 pm in the Career Center.

A representative from the Army will be in the Career Center today during 5^th hour.

SPORT SCORES

The Varsity Boys’ Basketball team improved to 2-0 on the season with a 76-50 win over Chaska last night.  The team used a strong defensive second half to increase their 33-30 halftime lead.  A strong balanced offensive attack was the key in the victory.  Sanders lead with 18, Emory 13, Pratt 9, Thomforde 8, and Hufford 7.  Emory and Grinnell lead in rebounding with 8 each.  The boys will work to increase their streak to 3 games as they take on Park Center on Friday night at EVHS.  Thank you to all who showed up and supported the team.

Eastview Boys JV Basketball team went into the half tied at 36 vs. Chaska on Tuesday night. They turned up the pressure defensively and held Chaska to 13 points in the 2^nd half to win 69-49. Drew Bjordahl led the way with 23 points including 4 3 point FG's. Andrew McLean added 19 points and Chris Hall chipped in with 14 points. The boys are 2-0 on the season and will host Park Center on Friday.

The 9A Boys Basketball team improved their record to 4-1 with a 80-32 victory Tuesday night over Bloomington Kennedy.  Team defense was the key factor in the win again.  Eastview out rebounded the Eagles 31-15 and caused 29 turnovers.  On offense the Lightning were able to shoot close range all night, only taking two shots outside the ten foot range.  Leading the way in scoring were Paul McWilliams and Frank Veldman with 20 each, and Jacob Ulrich 10.  Eastview's next opponent is Eagan at Eastview on Friday night.

The Eastview 9B Boy's Basketball team improved to 4 - 1 on the season with a 68 - 21 win over Bloomington Kennedy last night.  The Lightning defense led the way as Kennedy was held without a basket for the first 8 minutes of the game.  Offensively the Lightning were led by Khalil Jordan and Matt Larson.  Up next is Eagan on Friday.

After a slow start for both teams the Lightning Varsity Girls Basketball team offense got on track and built a 20 point halftime lead. A solid Chaska team never quit, playing hard in the second half but could not overcome a strong Lightning half at both ends of the floor as the Lightning ended with an 11 point win. The strong defensive effort was led by Danae Moore who continually disrupted the Chaska offense. Brittnye McSparron once again led all scorers with 30 points, with Danae Moore contributing 13. Cassie Sheppard played another consistent game at both ends of the floor ending the game with 6 rebounds. Brittany Rud knocked down some key shots in the first half and snagged 5 rebounds. The Lightning move their season record to 6-0, 5-0 in the Lake. They journey on Friday for a tough road nonconference game against new section opponent Park of Cottage Grove. Come support us as we battle a tough opponent on the road.  Be there, we appreciate your support!

Our Lightning Gymnastics Girls did well in their meet with Rosemount last night. Varsity scores RH: 140.7 to EVHS 133.65 and JV scores RH: 122.9 and EVHS:121.25. Both teams improved their scores, as they impressed the judges with solid routines. 4 of the 5 varity competitors "stuck" their beam routines. Way to go Brittany Stumpf, Kjirsten Jacobson, Jessie Huff, and Erika Ellingsen. Special congratulations to Sophie Runing, Maddie Poulson, and Shannon Hanson for competing in your first high school meet. Be sure to support the Varsity this Saturday at 10:00 for the Abby Szott Invitational. The team holds this annual event as a fundraiser for the Szott Foundation.

The Varsity Boys Hockey team added a game to their win column with a convincing 6-2 victory over Chaska last night. Putting the numbers up for the Lightning were Sophomore Travis Schweiger (Hat Trick), Junior Michael Friedman with 2 goals, and Senior Defensemen Nick Budweg.  Tyler Krob turned away 22 shots for the win.  The Lightning take on Lakeville North Sat. afternoon at Apple Valley Sports Arena

The 9^th Grade Wrestling team went 1-1 tuesday night defeating Henry Sibley 33-28, and falling to 54-33 over Park going 2-0 on the night included Josh Myers, Ben Schmitz, Matt Galloway, and Jake Hannan.

ARTS AND ACTIVITIES

Intramural Bowling is starting!!!  Get your team of 4 together, see Ms. Beckmann in the Athletic Office for information sheets, pay your money and get ready to bowl on Mondays & Wednesdays after school.  Teams and money ($75/per person or $300/team) are due December 19 with bowling starting January 14 and ending February 11.  See Mr.VandeBerg with any questions. 

All FCCLA members need to have their Star Event information sheet, permission slip and money in to Mrs. Hendrickson and Mrs. Svaren by Friday, December 21.  Please come to C138 if you have any questions. 

Limited release CD – The EVHS Music Department is selling a CD featuring musical highlights from The Quest Unending – our June 4, 2007 celebration of 10 years of Performing Arts at Eastview High School.  The CD features performances by the EVHS Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir, Men’s and Women’s Chorales, and distinguished alumni.  Selections include “Carmina Burana”, “Make Our Garden Grow”, and the world premiere of “Footprint”s dedicated to our principal Dick Dewey in honor of his support for the performing arts.  The CD is available for $15 from band and choir students or in the Main Office.  This wonderful music would make a unique and special holiday gift for members of the Eastview community.

LEAP’s holiday get together is tomorrow in C337.  Please RSVP for pizza by today at 2:30 pm and bring something to share.   We also need workers for the December 26 basketball concession fundraiser.  Contact MS. Porterfield

Math Team members: Practice today after school in Room C134.  The scoring team practice will still be held at 2:30 tomorrow.  Please see Mr. Haugh in Room C134 with questions or concerns.

Auditions for the One Act play will be held tomorrow beginning at 2:45 on stage. Pick up materials and sign up in the Main Office.

Anyone interested in joining the Winter Step Team—we start practice on Tuesday, January 8 and have performances during the month of January.  Please see Ms. Dumonceaux in the C338 office or Ms. Erin Mathews in the A308 office with any questions.