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Eastview High School Daily Announcements

Friday, February 8, 2008

 

 

 

PARENT SECTION                                                   

Parents:  We need a volunteer to greet at the North Door. We are looking for help for both the AM (8:15-11:00) and PM (11:00-1:45) shifts on February 22, 25, and 29.  Please contact Paula Zeilon at 952-423-7142 or pcnews@charter.net  if you can help!  New volunteers are welcome.

 

It’s that time of year again to show your student how very much you care! Send them a VAL-O-GRAM at school on February 14. FCCLA is selling flowers, chocolate pretzels, and chocolate covered rice krispie bars to be delivered to your child 7th hour on Valentine’s Day. You can access the order form and instructions via the student activities section of the EV webpage; click on FCCLA (http://www.district196.org/evhs/activities/students/fccla/)

Your high school student will be wonderfully surprised to know you are thinking of them on Valentine’s Day! Email Janice Svaren ( Janice.svaren@district196.org ) with any questions you may have.

 

On February 12 and 13 District 196 nurses will screen all ninth graders for vision and blood pressure. In addition, ninth grade boys will be screened for scoliosis. A referral will be sent home to the parents of students who do not fit in the normal range.  Please remind your student to wear his/her glasses on these days. 

 

SENIOR SECTION                                                    

If you are an Eagan resident, you may apply for the Eagan Foundation Scholarship at http://www.eaganfoundation.org/  The completed application must be postmarked February 29 and the applicants will all be notified around mid-April.

 

On Wednesday, February 13 seniors are to report directly to their homeroom to complete some important graduation information. Once complete, senior will be dismissed to the Performing Arts Center for a senior class meeting.  All seniors must attend this assembly to receive important graduation and year-end information.  

 

Class of 2008 Senior Party Tickets!  Tickets to the Class of 2008 Senior Party (which will be held on Friday, June 13) will be on sale during lunch in the Commons on Wednesday, February 13, Thursday, February 14 and Friday, February 15.  Ticket prices are $65 until February 20, $75 February 21-June 12, $85 at the door (cash only after May 31) Ticket price includes Food, Games, Entertainment, Memento Bag, Prizes & Fun!

 

Senior Parents:  While it only takes kindergarten skills to create a Senior Poster, it is time to get started.  Come to our senior poster workshop—next Tuesday February 12 from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the Commons.  We have sample posters for you to view, and will share ideas and tips.  We also have discount coupons available for various supplies.  For more about the senior party: http://www.isd196.k12.mn.us/evhs/people/parents/srparty/

 

Senior Party Raffle

The Senior Class Parents are running a raffle to help with the senior party expenses.  Tickets are $5.00 and will be sold in the Commons during lunch Wednesday, February 13 - Friday, February 15.   The drawing will be held at the end of the day on Friday, February 15.  All proceeds will go to help fund the senior party.  Buy a raffle ticket and you could be going to your senior party for FREE!!!

Raffle Prizes:

1.          Two tickets to the MN WILD game on March 17

2.          Custom Teeth Whitening System- Donated by Dr. Ake ($500 value)

3.          Dinner for Four at Enjoy! Restaurant ($150 value)

4.          Two 2008 Spring BRAVO Tickets (no standing in line)

5.          Two 2008 Spring BRAVO Tickets (no standing in line)

6.          Party Ticket - One ticket to the 2008 Eastview Senior Party or $65 Cash

7.          Party Ticket - One ticket to the 2008 Eastview Senior Party or $65 Cash

8.          One Umbrella Autographed by Rihanna and a Rihanna CD – Donated by Target

9.          One Umbrella Autographed by Rihanna and a Rihanna CD – Donated by Target

10.      Eichten's Cheese Basket ($85 value).

 

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS                                                 

Got Career Plans?   Sophomores and Juniors….now is the time to apply for the Mentor Program.  Applications are available in the Guidance area or on the window of C138.  See your counselor or Mrs. Huhner for more details.

 

Students enrolled in the Advanced Multimedia Class have used Adobe Photoshop to produce interior panels for display in local and express Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) buses.  The panels focus on themes involving school activities and transit. The students’ artwork was reviewed by the MVTA and winning entries were selected in the two categories.  Winners were:  School Activities – senior Justin Tao; Transit – junior Donyea Cooley-White.  The students received a certificate of award, a copy of the finished bus panel, and a $25 gift certificate to Best Buy for their efforts.  This is the sixth year the Eastview students have created interior bus panels for the MVTA.

 

Valentine’s Day is approaching! Girls gush over flowers.  Best friends always love a surprise. Food is always the best answer for that special guy in your life.

It is one stop shopping for everyone during your lunch hour right here at Eastview. FCCLA is selling VAL-O-GRAMS during lunch until today. Order flowers and chocolate covered pretzels and rice krispie bars with an added personal note to be delivered 7th hour on Valentines Day.

 

COLLEGE AND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION                                                                   

Seniors!!!  The Minnesota Masonic Charities Signature Scholarship application is due February 15.  Five scholarships are awarded for $5,000.00 renewable for up to $20,000 for up to four years.  See Guidance Office for an application.

 

Juniors!!!  If you are interested in government affairs, the Dakota Electric Washington, D.C. Tour in June 2008.  Applications are due February 18.  Go to http://www.dakotaelectric.com/youthdc.asp for further information and the on-line application. 

 

Juniors!!  Registration for the April 12 ACT test is March 7.  Late registration for the March 1 SAT test is February 7.

 

Minnesota Zoo Career Days is on March 11.  Students interested in science careers including zoo keeping, animal handling, veterinarian, etc. are highly recommend to attend.  Register online at mnzoo.org   The cost is $30.  Further information can be picked up in the Guidance Office.   

 

Materials Camp at a U of MN –Twin Cities is June 10–14.  Juniors and sophomores interested in learning about the materials engineering field are encouraged to attend.  It is free and applications are online at http://www.mnasm.org/camp/  and are due March 30.  Teacher recommendation is also required and to be completed online.  See Guidance Office for further information. 

 

A representative from Gustavus Adolphus will be in the Career Center on Monday, February 11 during 4th hour. 

 

ATHLETIC ANNOUNCEMENTS                                                                                      

Best of luck to the Lightning Dance Team as they compete in the Section Dance Team Tournament tomorrow. Come out and cheer on the LDT as they dance their way back to the State Tournament! Competition begins at 4:30 pm tomorrow at Eagan High School.

 

Plan to join the Nordic Ski team at Buffalo Wild Wings in Apple Valley for their end of season team social and fundraiser on Sunday, February 10, from noon–5:00 pm.  Come for the wings, join the “blazin contest”, stay for the fun.

 

The Girls Track team will hold captains practices starting February 11. Please meet at 2:45 by the Weight Room. All athletes interested in joining the girls track team are welcome. Please bring workout clothes for inside and outside.

SPORT SCORES                                                                                              

The Varsity Wrestling team earned its 14th win of the season and defeated the Eden Prairie Eagles 49-16.  Earning wins on the night were

Brad Hogan, Mitch Rechtzigel, Scott Hogan, Donny Ealy, Nels Pederson, Bryan Okonek, Ben Bowar, Dino Blundetto, Tom Hensley, & Scott Kenning. 

 

ARTS AND ACTIVITIES                                                                                           

A HUGE thank you to the Eastview community for a fantastic and successful NHS Dodgeball Tournament.  Thanks to your participation we have raised over $2000 for the Minnesota Chapter of Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).  Also a sincere THANK YOU to all the adult volunteers who served as our Dodgeball Referees…very much appreciated.  Here are the results – congratulations to all:

 

TEAM CHAMPIONS: The X Blades (Tom Mitsch, Dan Gengler, Spencer Pratt, Cory Eul, Kyle Vossen, Zach Ryberg)

RUNNERS-UP: The Pink Panthers (Steven Ducatelli, Taylor Rasmussen, Tony Santoorjian, Phil Kapalka, Scott Wobschall, Sam Rauchwater)

BEST DODGER: Mike Peterson

MVP: Corey Woods

BEST COMEBACK: The Kamacosbys: (Akshar Rambachan, Alex Schrader, Matt Neudecker, Adam Baker, Grant Erickson, Logan Fees)

BEST SPORTSMANSHIP: Scrantonicity: (Joey Voss, Scott Burgess, Logan Worke, Bryan Larson, Matt Lilledahl, Brad Rudolph, Trevor Trombley)

BEST PLAY: Fly Ballaz: (Kelsey Bestul, Madison Hystad, Brianna Gunderson, Tyler Trombley, Garrick Perry, Joe Peters)

BEST TEAM NAME: The Kamacosbys

BEST TEAM UNIFORM/COSTUME: (tie) Jazzercise & Team Goodwill

 

Attention students! It is time to start thinking about BRAVO 2008!  “The Ultimate Road Trip!”  Singing Auditions are next week, Monday, February 11 from 5-8:00 pm in the Media Center and Wednesday, February 13 from 5-7:00 pm in the Choir Room.  Sign up with Mrs. Winslow in the Main Office and pick up the audition music and forms to be filled out.  All information is at her desk!  There will be a workshop to review the audition song and learn a movement combination on Sunday, February 10 at 4:00 or 5:00 pm in the Choir Room.  Pick which time works for you!  If questions please see Ms Sagen. Dance Auditions will be held on Tuesday, February 19 from 3:00-5:00 pm in the Dance Studio.  You do not need to sign up for this audition-just show up!  Bring appropriate clothes and shoes to dance.  Dances in the show include Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Lyrical, Swing, and Ballroom Dancing!  Looking for lots of guys and girls to be a part of this exciting show!  See Ms Maar if any questions about Dance. 

 

LEAP will be meeting today to go snowshoeing in Lebanon Hills.  Stop by C337 for a permission slip if you wish to attend.  Everyone is welcome.

 

Service LINC will have our February meeting on Monday, February 11 at 2:35 in C330, as well as Tuesday, February 12 at 7:05 in C330.  We have a number of volunteer opportunities for the month, and will be planning our participation in this year’s Hoop-A-Thon!  All members are encouraged to attend.  If you have any questions, see Ms. Sagmoen in C338. See you there!

 

Eastview National Honor Society, in recognition of Black History Month is excited to present Ms. Nancy Giles to speak on Monday, February 11 beginning at 7:00 pm in the Performing Arts Center.  Ms. Giles is a regular contributor to the CBS Sunday Morning television program and an accomplished journalist.  Admission is FREE and open to the public; we hope that you can join us!  Please use the link to learn more about Ms. Giles: http://www.roycecarlton.com/speakers/giles.html

 

On Wednesday, the Mission Improbable Robotics team finished with the most points in our performance meet prior to the state tournament.  The team, consisting of Alex Amundson, Ted Friedman, Jonathan Hsiao, and Erik Senst, features a two-robot dual performance run. The team will be competing in Minneapolis at Dunwoody Institute in their Minnesota High School Robotics State Tournament this Saturday.  Judging starts at 9:00 am and Performance Rounds start at 10:30.  The competition is open to the public.  Wish them Good Luck!!

 

Find your true match at EVHS; fill out a Valentine Compatibility form at lunch in the East Commons. They are free to fill out and $1 to pick-up next Thursday.

 

Buy your Stoplight Dance tickets during lunch for $6. The dance is tonight from 8:00-11:00 pm. Wear green if you are single, red if you are taken or yellow if you are not sure.