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Eastview High School Daily Announcements

Monday, October 8, 2007

 

 

 PARENT INFORMATION

Perspectives on Parenting, a year-long series of forums for parents, is presenting “EVHS: The State of the School” tonight at 7:00 pm in the EVHS Media Center.  Meet Dr. Randy Peterson, EVHS’s new principal and learn about “The State of Eastview High School.”  Find out about our learning community and hear about Dr. Peterson’s vision for the future as we continue on our “Journey to Extraordinary.” 

 

Perspectives on Parenting also presents 3 parenting events the week after the Parent/Teacher Conference and Teacher Convention week.  Be sure to put the following on your calendar:

 

  • Tuesday, October 23, 7:00 pm in the EVHS Media Center:  Managing Your Teenage Driver is presented by one of EVHS’s Safety Education teachers who will give you information about Eastview’s safety education course, how you can help your student be a safe driver and tips on how to parent your teenage driver.

 

  • Thursday, October 25, 7:00 pm at Falcon Ridge Middle School: College Financial Planning is presented by a local expert on how to plan financially for college.   This is an excellent opportunity for parents with students of any age. 

 

  • Saturday, October 27, 8:00 am to 12:30 pm at Eastview High School: Making Children Our Top Priority: District 196 Parent Education Conference is a district-wide conference for parents with children of all ages.  Dr. William Doherty, keynote speaker, will explore key ways you can raise your children wisely in a ”too much of everything world.”   Breakout sessions include parenting teens, internet safety, the power of positive adult role models in athletics, setting our kids up for success, and health eating for busy families. A resource fair will be available from area organizations. The conference is free and child care is available for $10.00 per child or $20.00 per family.  Make your reservations today!!  Call 952.431.8780 or email parenteducation@district196.org with your name, phone number and email.

 

Eastview High School Parents of 12th Grade Students: Parents of seniors are invited to our 2008 Senior Party Planning meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. in Room C250. All Committee Chair positions have been filled, but we are looking for volunteers. Please plan to attend to learn more about the party and to learn how you can help. Volunteer positions are needed in all areas. We are also looking for a graphic designer, as well as a person to help manage the volunteer needs.

 

Attention parents of Spanish students in Level 1, 2, 3, 4 and/or 5.  Don’t miss this opportunity for any EVHS Spanish student to attend the Concordia Language Village in Bemidji, Mn.  Students will leave on November 30 around noon (Friday..no classes that day) and return December 2 around 4:00 pm (Sunday).  The cost of the camp is $139.00 and the coach bus transportation costs $70.00.  This total price of $209.00 includes instruction and room and board.  This is a wonderful opportunity to practice speaking Spanish with native speakers and other students.  The theme for the weekend is Argentina:  El Mate, El Tango y Mas, a focus on life in Argentina.  A $50.00 non-refundable deposit needs to be handed in to Sra. Aydin or the student’s Spanish teacher by Friday, October 5.  Check should be made payable to Concordia Language Villages.  The balance of $159.00 will be due on November 1.  There are still 9 spots still available.  If you have questions, contact Sra. Aydin at 651-683-6969, ext. 93302 or email Kathleen.aydin@district196.org.

                                      

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

EVHS Students:  Enter the Eye on EVHS contest and win prizes, every month, all year! Entry forms can be found in the Main Office or the Attendance Office. Decorate an Eye, and answer 4 questions. September winners will be announced this Friday!

 

The District 196 Community Education Aquatics Program will offer training for jobs in Aquatics the week of October 15 at Black Hawk Middle School in Eagan.  Visit our website at http://www.district196.org/ce/pdf/LifeguardTraining.pdf for further information. Register online at http://www.district196.org/Perficio/online/events/search.aspx or call the Community Education Aquatics Program Office at 651-683-6879.

 

COLLEGEAND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION                                                                                         

The Explorers group has many opportunities for students to explore various careers.  Students interested in a career in the medical field may attend an open house today at Fairview Ridges Hospital. Call 952-892-2390 for details.  Students interested in animal care may attend a meeting today at the Minnesota Valley Humane Society.  See Guidance Office for flyers on all these meetings.

 

Juniors:   The MN House of Representatives is accepting applications for the High School Page Program.  Applications are available in the Guidance Office.

 

A representative from Stonehill will be in the Career Center today at 10:45 a.m. (mid-4th hour).

 

A representative from Bradley University will be in the Career Center today during 6th hour.

 

A representative from Southern Methodist University will be in the Career Center on Wednesday, October 10 during 4th hour.

 

A representative from College of Visual Arts will be in the Career Center on Wednesday, October 10 during 7th hour.

 

A representative from the University of Missouri will be in the Career Center on Thursday, October 11 during 2nd hour.

 

The Career Center will be open on Wednesday evening, October 10th from 4:00 pm thru 8:00 p.m.  This is a great opportunity to research colleges and careers.

 

St. Cloud Technical College is sponsoring a Career Information Night today, tomorrow and Thursday.  Check the website  www.sctc.edu  for information.  The Career Fair will have representatives from the construction industry, manufacturing, business and health sciences & human services.

 

ATHLETIC ANNOUNCEMENTS                                                                                                

All Baseball players are reminded to turn in their salt fundraising lists and money at 5:30 today in the Student Commons.  A booster club member will be waiting to collect your sales and checks.  See Coach Strey if you have questions.

 

All Freshman Football players go to C132 immediately after school with their midterms.

 

The Lightning Varsity Girls Soccer team earned the #1 seed in Section 3 and will play home at 5:00 on Wednesday.  Come for the girls game then stay for the boys game at 7:00.  We appreciate your support!  Go Lightning! 

 

The Girls Varsity Tennis team will play there Quarter Final Tennis match today at 3:30 at Lakeville Lifetime Girls should report at 2:40 to the tennis courts ,as we will car pool together

 

SPORT SCORES                                                                                              

 

ARTS AND ACTIVITIES                                                                                           

Come join us at FCA tonight at 7:00.  We meet at the Placeway's house and new members are always welcome.  Remember to bring your $14 if you want to order a T-Shirt.  Information is available in the Guidance Office.  See you there and bring a friend.

 

All students who were on the 2006-2007 Speech team and wish to audition for this season MUST attend the team meeting tomorrow at 6:45 am or 2:40 pm in A304 (Ms. McCarty's room.)  This does include traveling team members.  This meeting is NOT FOR NEW MEMBERS--just returning ones.  Our new member interest meeting will be in November.

 

Do you like money?  Would you like to try investing in the stock market?  Come and join the Investment Club!  Our first informational meeting for new members, grades 10 – 12, will be held on Wednesday morning at 7:00 a.m. in Room C239. 

 

All LINC mentors should check their email for the Challenge Day schedule.  The schedule is also posted in the window to the Student Services office on the west end near Ms. Hanson's office.  Remember, all LINC Leaders need to attend the mandatory session today in order to facilitate Challenge Day next week.  See Ms. Hanson or Ms. Pawlicki with questions. 

 

There will be a brief meeting right after school tomorrow in Room C134 for all students interested in participating on the Math Team this year.  Please see Mr. Haugh in office A110 if unable to attend.

 

Attention ALL students!  Yearbook needs your personal pictures ASAP!  We need pictures from your fun summer and the Homecoming football game and dance!  Please submit them on the Eastview website by tomorrow for our deadline