Welcome Desk volunteers are needed for the am shift on September 21 and BOTH shifts on September 24 and 28.  Please contact Paula Zeilon at pcnews@charter.net or 952-423-7142 if you can help.  We are still looking for new volunteers!

All EVHS parents are invited to EVHS’s parent volunteer organization, Parents Are Key (PAK).  We will meet on Monday, September 17 at 7:00 pm in the EVHS Career Center.  Join other EVHS parents as we contribute to Eastview’s “Journey to Extraordinary.” 

Perspectives on Parenting, a series of seminars for parents, is sponsoring a seminar entitled, “College Application Process for Seniors and Their Parents” on Tuesday, September 18 at 7:00 pm in the EVHS Media Center.  Seniors and their parents are invited to the informational meeting that outlines the college application process including the explanation of various deadlines, ACT and SAT tests, how to choose a college, letters of recommendation, college essays, etc. 

A few 2006-2007 Yearbooks (last year) are still available.  These books can be purchased for $30 in the Main Office.

The Girls’ Cross Country team is finishing up their fundraiser, and they have a few Von Hanson’s coupons for meats left to sell. If interested in making a purchase please contact Jorjean Fischer through E mail jorjean.fischer@district196.org

Steak boxes are 6-8oz servings for $24

Chicken boxes is 8-6oz servings $18

The Lightning Café will now be selling Panini sandwiches.  These are cold sandwiches on nice Panini bread; choices are Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef, and Chicken Caesar.  Come down after school to the Café and enjoy any of our healthier than vending machine alternatives for your afternoon snack!

Tune up your bike and join us--Parents and students—for Eastview Community Foundation’s first Fun Ride on Saturday September 29.  All monies raised go back to the Eastview Community Foundation, and you can chose which high school organization you’d like to support.  (Band, a specific sport, etc.)  More information: http://www.evcf.org/AllSchoolFunRide/2007AllSchoolFunRide.php

Honors transcripts for Grades 10- 12 will be available for students to pick up in the Guidance Office during 5^th period.  See Mrs. Gerrits in the Guidance Office if you have any questions regarding your honors transcripts.

Any student who ordered a yearbook last year may pick up their 2006-2007 Flashback Video Yearbook DVD in the TV Studio or in the Main Office.  All 2007 graduates may pick up their video yearbooks in the Main Office.  See Mr. Krebs or Mr. Fornicoia with questions.

Perspectives on Parenting, a series of seminars for parents, is sponsoring a seminar entitled, “College Application Process for Seniors and Their Parents” on Tuesday, September 18 at 7:00 pm in the EVHS Media Center.  Seniors and their parents are invited to the informational meeting that outlines the college application process including the explanation of various deadlines, ACT and SAT tests, how to choose a college, letters of recommendation, college essays, etc. 

The University of Minnesota Health Career Center is again offering the Scrubs, Gloves & Microscopes (SGM) program which is a  “Hands-On” Exploration of Health Careers.  Six different health careers will be featured during the 2007-08 school year.  For program details and application information visit the U of MN  website at:  www.healthcareers.umn.edu/hcc/highschool/SGM.html

Seniors – Registration deadline for the October 27 ACT test is September 21.  LATE registration for the October 6 SAT Test is September 14.  See Guidance Office for registration information.

A representative from Lehigh University will be in the Career Center on Monday, September 17 during 6^th hour.  Please get a pass from the Guidance Office.

A representative from Minnesota School of Business-Richfield will be in the Career Center on Wednesday, September 19 during 3^rd hour.

A representative from the Air Force will be in the Career Center on Wednesday, September 19 during 5^th hour.

A representative from Gustavus Adolphus will be in the Career Center on Wednesday, September 19^th during 6^th hour.

A representative from Valparaiso University will be in the Career Center on Thursday, September 20 during 2^nd hour.

A representative from Hamline University will be in the Career Center on Friday, September 21 during 6^th hour.

Seniors:  The AES Engineering Scholarship application is due today.  You do not need to be pursing a career in engineering.  See www.aesingineering.com/scholarships .  Students interested in a health related field, can apply for the Tylenol Scholarship is due September 30 – see www.tylenolscholarship.com.

Attention students – Eastview NHS is selling black “Storm Front” t-shirts for $10 during all lunches for the next couple weeks!  The purpose of the shirts is to create a unified “student section” at all the football games – be sure to get yours today and be ready to support the Lightning Football team against Eagan and out-cheer “The Pit”!!!!

Fans planning on attending the football game at Eagan High School tonight should plan on arriving early if they need to purchase a ticket.  Last week at Apple Valley some people did not get in until halftime as they were waiting in line to purchase a ticket.  Tickets go on sale and gates open at 5:45 pm and there will be food from local restaurants available for purchase inside the stadium.  If you want to avoid the line season passes are still available for students and adults in the Main Office.  Cost is $60 for students for the entire year including all regular season games at District 196 schools and $60 for adults for the fall season.      

Announcement from Eagan Police regarding parking:: IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION FOR ALL FANS ATTENDING THE FOOTBALL GAME AT EAGAN HIGH SCHOOL: One side of each residential street directly east of Eagan High School is posted for permit parking only.  Permits are only issued to residents who live on these streets.  Football game parking is legal on the other side each of these streets during the football game.  For a map of these streets, search the Eagan High School website for “Stafford Parking”.  The side of the street that is NOT LEGAL TO PARK ON DURING THE GAME has an ORANGE placard on top of the permit parking signs. If you park on the side of the street with these orange placards displayed, they will get a ticket.  Eagan Police receive numerous complaints from residents whenever people park in these no parking areas.  The residents expect police to enforce these signs, and they do!!  The Eagan Police recommend that you park at Northview Park and follow the walking path to the Eagan High School stadium. 

To get to Northview Park, follow Lexington Avenue north from Diffley, take a right (east) on Northview Park Road.  The second right is the entrance to Northview Park.  From Eagan High School, go north on Braddock, take a left on Northview Park Road, take the first left into Northview Park. 

There will be an Open Gym on Sunday from 4–5:15 pm on Sunday.  Pease contact Coach Goetz with any questions.

The Fall Intramural season has now arrived!!!  We are now taking registrations for IM Flag Football ($60) and IM Badminton ($30).  Registration forms are now available in the Main Office for both of these activities.  We are also looking at adding IM Kickball and IM Volleyball if there is enough interest.  In order to determine interest for these two activities there will be a sign-up form in the Main Office.  We will determine if there is enough interest to make these two sports an option this fall by the number of students on the list by tomorrow.  If you are interested be sure to stop by this week and get your name on the list!      

Students interested in playing Flag Football:  There will be an informational meeting on Monday, September 17 at 2:30 pm in Room C350.

Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Cross Country team for a decisive victory in the 20 team Rochester Mayo Invitational on Thursday.  After a hail storm and a large bolt of lightning the varsity outdistanced their nearest competitor by 71 points.  Leading the way for Eastview was Senior Travis Burkstrand in 5^th place.  Also finishing in the top 20 were Senior Jeff Debele 11^th; Senior Marty Maloney 13^th; Senior Brian Griepp 14^th, Senior Matt Brennan 18^th; and Sophomore Paul Thompson 19^th.

Bring out the brooms!  Congratulations to the Junior Varsity Boys Cross Country team for completing the sweep with their victory at the Rochester Mayo Invite.  The Lightning finished in the first four spots for a near perfect score of 19 points.  Leading the way and winning the race was Sophomore Michael Griepp; followed closely by Junior Scott Wobschall 2^nd; Junior John Clayton 3^rd; and Junior Ian Sharp 4^th.  Other award winners were Senior Michael Mittelsteadt 9^th; Junior Peter Bryan 15^th; and Freshman Hunter Abramson 20^th!

The Varsity Girls Cross Country team successfully defended their title last night at the Mayo Invitational. The girls scored a total of 42 points out running 17 other teams. McKenzie Melander was the medalist for the second year, covering the 21/2 mile course in 15:27. She was followed into the chute by freshman teammate Anne Ferguson who placed 2^nd overall. Rebecca Pachuta placed 8^th with a strong finishing 800. Anna Williams was 11^th and missed a medal by only 1 second. Freshman Diana Scheire and MacKenzie Burkstrand followed by Ally Lawrence finished out the varsity finishers. There were a total of 120 runners, and all Easview Varsity were in the top 32.

The JV Girls Team finished 4^th overall only 16 point out of first place. They were led by freshman Cassidy Peterson placing 10^th out of 156 runners. Tierney, Raymond, Becker and Sheppard rounded out the scorers for Eastview. One of the most notable performances came from Coleen Swenson who ran the best race of her life… so far finishing in 31^st.

The Girls Sophomore Soccer team's bus is leaving at 2:50pm to Jefferson!

The Girls 9B Soccer lost two very close games this past Tuesday and Wednesday.  On Tuesday Chaska defeated the gals 3-2 on a last minute goal.  Goals for Eastview were from Allie Kincade and Lauren Adelmann.  The 9B gals then pushed Eden Prairie to the limit before succumbing 1-0 on a fine shot from 20 yards out and bouncing off of the far post and in.  A superior job was performed by the defense limiting EP to just a few shots on goal.  Way to go gals!

The Varsity Volleyball team defeated top 10 single A Meadow Creek Christian last evening.  Karlee Lursen had 14 kills, Kaiti Wachter compiled 15 digs, Brie Johnson had 12 digs and Steph Kent had 6 blocks.

The Sophomore Volleyball team continued its winning ways last night against Meadow Creek Christian School winning with game scores of 25-17, 25-8.

Attention last year’s Business Professionals of America members:  There will be an informational meeting on Thursday regarding the Fall Leadership Conference in October.  If you participated in BPA last year and are interested in attending this event, please come to one of the two meeting options on Thursday:  Before school at 7:00 am in C239 and after school 2:45 in C239.   If you cannot attend the meeting, please see Ms. Lencowski or Ms. Phelps before Friday. 

FCA kickoff is September 17 at 7:00 pm at the Placeway's House.  Everyone is welcome for a night of fun and laughter.  See Mrs. Cross in the Guidance Office for more details and directions.

Last night the Eastview Chess Team won their 17^th match in a row by defeating Northfield 4 to 1.  Winning for the Lightning were Frank Pesta, Rohit Yallamraju, Zach Elinson and Caleb Hudspeth.  Great job guys!

The Diversity Club will hold its first meeting for new and returning members on Tuesday, September 18.  Please join us for some fun in C334 at 2:35.  All students are welcome.

Musical auditions for “Fiddler on the Roof” will take place next week on Wednesday and Thursday.  Sign up in the Main Office for a time.

Quilt Club will meet on Wednesday, September 19 in Room C 139 after school.

Want to get involved? JOIN Yearbook and make memories last forever!  Page artists and photographers are needed for the 2007-08 Yearbook staff!  Applications are in the Main Office.  Yearbook meetings are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:30 all year. 

A few 2006-2007 Yearbooks (last year) are still available.  These books can be purchased for $30 in the Main Office.