Eagan H S- Weekly Newsletter

In honor of Black History Month, Eagan High School’s Black Student Union presents Heritage Night! There will be student led performances including dances and a fashion show, as well as an array of cultural foods to try. Come support this organization by attending a night filled with fun to celebrate Black culture! Park in the South Lot to enter near the ticket booth and auditorium.

Date: Monday, February 5th

Location: EHS Auditorium

Time: 6:15-9:00 pm

*Tickets: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/39492

*EHS students and staff: free entrance with current school I.D.

The Dakota Valley Choral Festival is a concert combining all four district Concert Choirs, the all-district 5th grade choir, and professional instrumentalists under the direction of Dr. Frank Watkins, UW-Eau Claire. The performance is Sunday, Feb. 4th at 7pm in the EASTVIEW Gymnasium. This performance is open to the public. Tickets must be purchased electronically ahead of time. The ticket link is: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/39166

NATIONAL LETTERS OF INTENT FOR SENIOR ATHLETES:

A National Letter of Intent is a binding commitment by an athlete to play collegiate athletics for a particular NCAA college or university in exchange for a scholarship. (This means your son or daughter is signing a commitment to a Division I or Division II school to play a sport and receiving an athletic scholarship. This would also mean the college or university has been in contact with you and your son or daughter about the signing the paperwork. ) This is not the signing date for D-III or JUCO or NAIA Schools

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 is the second of three signing time periods for prospective senior student-athletes, who have played at Eagan HS, to sign their National Letters of Intent.

Signing will take place at EHS about 9:20 am - more details to follow with signees.

We will celebrate our D-1 and D-11 athletes at this signing

If you have a senior (12th Grade) son or daughter who will be signing to play college athletics during this time period please contact Eagan’s Athletic Director, Sandra Setter Larsen.

Email - Sandra.setter@district196.org and Sherri.anderson@district196.org the following by Monday, Feb. 5

Here is the info Ms. Setter needs for the event.

Name of athlete

School attending

Level (D-1 or D11)

See this site for more information on NLI’s

http://www.nationalletter.org/

Eagan High School hosted and competed in the MSHSL One Act Play competition on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

Our One Act cast preformed "Men on Boats" by Jaclyn Backhaus and took 2nd place! We are so proud of our cast and crew, Directors C J Sorensen and Rebecca Sorensen. Congratulations!

The Interact Club will be hosting a Jeans/Pants Drive next week (February 5th-8th). We will be collecting gently used Jeans or Pants of any size at the East Entrance from 7-7:30AM. Check the closets and drawers in your house for any pants that you no longer wear and are willing to make available to someone who needs them. Donations will be given to Mission Outpost at the end of next week.

Deadline for Fan Bus - Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Deadline for Permission to Attend (no Fan Bus) - Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by 10am

The Unified Basketball team is going to the State Tournament at the Target Center on Wednesday, February 15, 2024. Students wishing to attend the game MUST complete the permission form on MyPaymentsPlus.

We will be offering fan buses for the cost of $10

or students (with permission) may transport themselves. There is no cost to attend the game.

The fan bus will leave EHS at 8:00am. We anticipate returning to EHS at approximately 1:00pm. If a student is riding the fan bus, they MUST ride it BOTH WAYS. Money paid to ride the bus will not be refunded.

Students will be excused for hours 1-6 if permission forms on MyPaymentsPlus are completed. Students may want to bring cashless money options for food or drinks as they will be missing lunch at school and Target Center is a cashless stadium. Typically no outside food or beverages are allowed in the stadium.

Target Center's bag policy: no bags larger than 5" x 9"

Eagan will play their first game at 9am. if we lose that game, we will play again for 3rd place at 10am.

If we win our first game, we will play in the championship game at 11am.

The Eagan Clay Target Team is a team that priorities safety, fun and marksmanship. We are a team that is passionate about giving students an opportunity to be a part of a team that is focused on both team and individual performances.

• Students will need their own transportation

• Students will have to have (or get) a firearm safety certification.

• Opportunity to letter in this sport!

Check out the Eagan Athletic Clubs page (www.eaganwildcats.org/ehsclubs)

Questions can be emailed to info@eaganclaytargetteam.com

The School of Environmental Studies in Apple Valley, Minnesota will be holding the annual Environmental College and Career Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Twenty-seven colleges and environmental organization have confirmed participation.

This event is an arena style "fair" in which colleges provide information about their institutions and offer college/career guidance to students. There is no pre-registration and the event is open to the public.

The School of Environmental Studies is located at: 12155 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124. MAP

Questions: Contact Nathan Nelson at: Nathan.nelson@district196.org

Are you looking for a fun new activity to try out? Look no further than the FREE Ultimate Frisbee Clinic! Whether you're a seasoned athlete or have never played a game of frisbee before, this clinic is the perfect opportunity to learn more about Ultimate Frisbee and have a blast with other players.

The clinic offers several different time slots, so you can find one that fits perfectly with your schedule. All you need to bring is a water bottle, tennis shoes, and a light and dark shirt.

If you're new to Ultimate Frisbee, don't worry - the clinic is designed to teach you everything you need to know. You'll learn the basics of the game, including the rules, strategy, and techniques for throwing and catching the frisbee. And if you're already a seasoned player, you'll have the chance to hone your skills and play with other experienced athletes.

Click HERE to register for the Ultimate Frisbee Clinic today.

Is your student looking for a fun and exciting way to get some exercise and meet new people? Well, look no further than Ultimate Frisbee! Registration is now open for players of all experience levels, so no worries if they've never played before.

Starting in March, we'll be practicing twice a week to get our skills up and ready for weekly games against other high schools in the area. And the best part? We have both boys and girls teams, so everyone is welcome to join in on the fun! Whether they're a seasoned Frisbee player or just looking to try something new, we guarantee that Ultimate Frisbee will be a blast.

So don't hesitate - register your student today and get ready to watch them show off their frisbee skills! We can't wait to see them out on the field. Click HERE to register.

Eagan Parks & Recreation is hosting a super fun snowshoeing and bonfire event on Friday, February 9th - and the best part? There's no school that day! So if you're looking for something fun to do, this event is definitely worth checking out. This event is perfect for teens looking to get outside and have some fun in the snow.

And here's some great news - if the registration fee is a concern, financial assistance is available! Simply fill out the form below. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors and make some new friends. Spread the word to your friends and make sure to sign up soon - spots are filling up fast! See you there!

Link to Registration for Snowshoeing & Bonfire

Download Financial Assistance Form:

• The Eagan Community Foundation scholarship application process opened the evening of January 17th and will close the evening of February 23rd.
• 110 scholarships totaling over $130,000. Students can learn more about the process and apply here: https://www.eaganfoundation.org/apply-for-a-scholarship
• Awards are based on a variety of criteria including community involvement, those with military parents, those who have persevered through hardships in life, participation in sports and school activities, academic merit and financial need.
• Only scholarships that are based on financial need require a copy of the front page of your Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA.

Scholarships are sponsored by a variety of local businesses, school organizations, family foundations and nonprofits.

The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) in Reading for grade 10 students and Math for grade 11 students will be administered on Wednesday, March 20 from 7:40 - 9:40 AM.

• All grade 9 students will attend classes as usual starting at 7:40 AM
• All grade 12 students will report for 3rd period classes at 9:45 AM. Assigned work for periods 1 and 2 will be posted in Schoology by teachers.
• Buses will run at the usual times.

The ACT for Grade 11 students, and PreACT for Grade 10 students will be administered on Tuesday, April 23 starting at 7:40 AM.

• Students in grades 9 and 12 will have an E Learning Day on Tuesday, April 23rd.

District 196 Community Ed offers both fun and educational programs for our students and families. Check out a few of the opportunities below!

Advantage ACT Prep Course - Virtual (grades 10-12)

Sat | Feb 10 - Mar 2 | 9:00 a.m.-noon | 4 sessions | $180 | Live Online

Archery Adventure Camp (ages 9-17)

Mon | Feb 12 - Mar 11 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $85 | PW

Fewer than 5 spots left!

Youth/Adult Bowling League at Bogarts (adult and child ages 7+)

Sat | Feb 17 - Mar 16 | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 5 sessions | $229 | Bogart's Entertainment Center

Parents … just for you!

Growth Mindset: An Explanation, How We Can Use it in Our Schools and the Supporting Role of Parents

Mon | Feb 12 | 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. | Pay What You Can | RHS

SCHOOL MESSENGER QUICK TIP for reporting

District 196 offers an online reporting system through School Messenger Quick Tip.

It allows students to report concerns or problems at anytime and may be anonymous.

All reports are dealt with immediately .

Access is on the website at: https://www.district196.org/quicktip.

Email: EHSNews@district196.org
Website: ehs.district196.org
Location: 4185 Braddock Trail, Eagan, MN, USA
Phone: 651-683-6900