EVHS Bi-Weekly Announcements

Upcoming Dates:

March 7 - Eastview Conferences, 5:30-8:30pm (in person)

March 8 - NO SCHOOL, Conferences

March 8 - Eastview Conferences, 7:30-9:30am (Zoom)

March 25 through 29 - NO SCHOOL, Spring Break

Interested in hosting an exchange student next year? EVHS Spanish Department is looking for host families. Contact Liz Perona in B321 or email: elizabethperona@gmail.com for more details.

Sophomore and junior parents,

Our European History 2025 Spring Break trip to Italy is filling up fast. Signups will continue until next school year, but our next price deadline is March 1st. For more information visit the Trip site: https://acis.com/tripsite-trip-overview/?key=MjAyNXwzODIxMQ==

Or contact Mr Vande Berg at eric.vandeberg@district196.org

The EVHS senior class needs your help! Our next fundraiser for the all-night graduation party will be held the afternoon of March 17th at Bogart’s. The fundraiser includes Bingo, a meat raffle, silent auction and other games. This is where we can use your help.

We are asking all Eastview organizations to help by donating to the silent auction. It could be a basket, a pair of tickets, an experience or gift cards. Some theme ideas to get your creative juices flowing include game night, backyard BBQ, beach/pool party, date night, green thumb and sports enthusiast.

In appreciation for your participation, we are offering a pizza party for the group whose donation raises the most money.

Please drop off your donation including the name of your organization, contact info and retail value of your donation with Maria Brandel in the office by March 1st. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to eastviewseniorparty@gmail.com.

FCCLA is collecting items to make Birthday In A Box Kits for those in need at 360 Communities and Ronald McDonald House to be able to celebrate birthdays. There will be collection boxes at the West Doors, In C139 or you can purchase items on our Amazon store, We will be collecting until March 1st and boxing March 2nd. (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/MX4631Z4C0UN?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_mWZWgiD6djBAw). Items needed include, box cake mixes, frosting, candles, balloons, cake pans, streamers, etc. Please e-mail Mia Battistone with any questions. Mia.battistone@district196.

The Family and Consumer Science Department has opened registration for the EVHS Winter and Spring Playschool for 3-5 year olds.Come play and learn with us! We will have two sessions of Playschool this year. Session One: February 13th-April, 1st and Session Two: April 19th-May 30th. Playschool will run Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:35am-11:15am. Register for one or both sessions here: https://forms.gle/QxTb8zP7yMrfk4Df9

Please e-mail mia Battistone with any questions. mia.battistone@district196.org

The Flash is Eastview's weekly student news production. Check out the February 21st episode here.

Eastview's 2023-2024 yearbooks are ordered through Josten's, and start at $95 + tax. You can order your yearbook here: Yearbook Orders

2024 Winterfest Week: February 26 - March 1

Events Summary:

Dress-up Days, Class Trophy Competition, Medallions Hunts, Service Project, and Dance

Winterfest Spirit Dress-Up Days:

Monday: Pajama or College Apparel Day

(Wear cozy pajamas or college/university clothing/hats)

Tuesday: BBQ Dad/Mom vs Soccer Dad/Mom Day

(Dress as either a BBQ Dad/Mom or a Soccer Dad/Mom)

Wednesday: Generations Day

(Grade 12 will dress as senior citizens; 11: parents; 10: elementary school students, and 9: preschool students)

Thursday: Rhyme Without A Reason Day

(Be creative! Examples: Bob Ross and Dental Floss or Spaghetti and a Yeti. Match with a friend(s) so it rhymes.)

Friday: COLOR DAY & Pepfest

(Grade 9 wears white, 10 wears gray, 11 wears blue, & 12 wears black.)

Winterfest Trophy:

Earn Winterfest Trophy Points for your grade by participating. Ways to participate:

• Winterfest Dress-Up Days (counted during first period)
• Finding the Indoor and Outdoor Medallions
• Advisory Trivia
• After School Challenges
• Service Project (“Birthday In A Box” Drive)
• There will be a QR code check-in to scan at each home sport/activities event.

After School Challenges:

Meet at 2:35 PM in the C2 Cluster:

• Tuesday: Paper Airplane Toss (One minute to create and throw; distance)
• Wednesday: Plank Challenge (plank is an isometric core strength exercise; timed)
• Thursday: Cup Stacking (10 cups; stacked to tower back to stacked; timed)

Winners will earn 100 Winterfest Trophy Points for their grade! All participants will earn one Winterfest Trophy Point for their class.

Service Project: “Birthday In A Box”

FCCLA and Student Council are collecting items to make “Birthday In A Box Kits” for those in need at 360 Communities and Ronald McDonald House so that they’re able to celebrate birthdays with dignity.

DETAILS:

Bring ALL Items To Mr. Kelly in C232 to be counted toward the Winterfest Trophy.

Double Points if items are brought on Advisory Wednesday.

· Monday: Box of cake mix and frosting

· Tuesday: Party favors and decorations

· Wednesday: Cake pans (2, 9”) and candles

· Thursday: Dessert plates and napkins

· Friday: Cash donations for incomplete kits and packaging supplies OR any item(s) from earlier in the week.

All Week: Medallion Hunts

Medallion Hunts (Indoor and Outdoor)

Prize: 200 Winterfest Trophy Points to the class of each medallion finder!

The first clues have been released and will be updated daily during Winterfest Week

All students are welcome to join in on the hunt! You will find the Indoor Medallion in the EVHS hallways, NOT in classrooms, offices, or the Learning Commons. The Outdoor Medallion is on school property. No need to open, unlock, break, smash, destroy or climb.

Outdoor Medallion Clues

Monday: In the cold or under the sun.

Tuesday: ???

Wednesday: ???

Thursday: ???

Friday: ???

Indoor Medallion Clues

Monday: When are they going to get rid of these?

Tuesday: ???

Wednesday: ???

Thursday: ???

Friday: ???

Winterfest Dance & Tickets

Date: Friday, March 1

Time: 8:30 PM (starts at the end of the home Boys Basketball game against Lakeville South) to 11 PM.

Cost: $10. Online ticket sales only. No cash dance ticket sales.

Important Details:

• Current EVHS Students ONLY (No Guests From Other Schools).
• Current 23-24 EVHS School IDs checked at the door.
• Students should buy tickets ASAP to ensure that they have a ticket to enter the dance.

Dress: See Basketball Superfans Dress Theme for the basketball game against Lakeville South.

Dance Location: Inside, Eastview Commons.

Questions

See Mr. Kelly in C232 or email john.kelly@district196.org - THANK YOU!

National Honor Society

Current sophomores and current juniors are eligible to complete a Candidate Form. It is strongly encouraged that the eligible candidate have a cumulative 3.8 GPA or higher.

Optional informational meetings will be held on Wednesday, March 6 at 7:10 AM OR 2:30 PM in C232. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to attend ONE of the meetings.

If a candidate is unable to attend an informational meeting, more info can be found here: https://sites.google.com/view/eastviewnhs/home

CANDIDACY FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THIS FORM BEFORE MARCH 22, 2024 AT 2:45 PM.

Responsibility matters, therefore, late Candidacy Forms will not be considered.

If you have questions, see Mr. Kelly in C232 or email him at john.kelly@district196.org

Students can benefit from an opportunity for academic support every Wednesday afternoon from 2:40pm – 4:15pm in the Learning Commons. Students are supported to complete their schoolwork learning in a supervised setting. Faculty and staff are available along with upper-class peer tutors (especially skilled in Mathematics). Students will identify their priorities (“What I Need” or “What’s Important Now”), create a plan for the most efficient use of their time, celebrate their accomplishments, and leave with a plan for continued success. Students do not need to sign up in advance for WIN Time. We do ask that students plan to be there for the start at 2:40pm so they can benefit from the full support. We will keep a log of students and their engagement (arrival/departure time and their focus/work while they are there). For students needing transportation home, activity buses will be available departing at 4:45pm.

To opt in to EVHS and District 196 text messages, text Y to 67587. Carrier messaging rates may apply.

Hello Class of 2024 Parents and Guardians,

🎟️All the glitters IS gold on Sat 6/1 8:30pm-3am ...tickets are on sale for the 2024 Senior Party! Don't miss out on the casino, horse racing, caricatures, inflatables, karaoke, laser tag and more. Purchase a ticket at this link: 2024 Senior Party (jotform.com)

If finances are a barrier to your student attending the party, please contact Dr. Rob Franchino (rob.franchino@district196.org) to request a scholarship. All approve scholarships will be responsible to pay a ticket cost of $45. This information will be kept confidential.

🍀 SAVE THE DATE! Join us for BINGO night! March 17 from 3-7pm at Bogart's Entertainment Center in Apple Valley. $40 for 10 bingo games and 3 raffle tickets. We'll also have a 50/50 drawing, raffles, a silent auction and a 'heads and tails' game! Bring some friends and purchase tickets here: https://form.jotform.com/240287240824050

You need something new for Spring Break!! Join us on Thursday 2/29 5-8pm at Fashion Fruit Boutique (1470 Yankee Doodle Rd, Eagan) for a Sips and Snacks Party. The Senior Party will receive 10% of all in-person and online sales that day. https://www.fashionfruitboutique.com/

🌀 YARD SIGNS AND SENIOR POSTERS

More information will be coming soon on how to order your senior yard sign and senior poster.

🌟 Make sure you follow us on our social media sites for the most up to date information!

Facebook: Facebook

Instagram: EVHS Senior (@evhsseniorparty2024) • Instagram photos and videos

Website: EVHS Senior Party (google.com)

~Eastview Class of 2024 All Night Party planning committee

The Eagan Community Foundation awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors living in Eagan or attending a high school in Eagan. Scholarships are awarded based on criteria determined by the scholarship donor such as academic merit, financial need and other requirements.

2024 Scholarship Descriptions (pdf)

2024 Scholarship Descriptions (Google Sheet)

Click HERE to START your scholarship application!

Deadline: February 23, 2024

For more information, click HERE.

Class of 2024: There are several new local scholarship opportunities highlighted in this week’s Counselor Connection Newsletter. Click HERE to check them out!

Did you know the Counseling Office is on Instagram? Connect with us to find out the latest news and events from the Counseling Office in the New Year!

Three ways to find us:

1. Scan the QR Code to the left

2. Click HERE

3. Go to: @evhscollegeandcareer

Eastview High School's Counseling Office is here to help with lots of information for you and your family. Check back in this space for the most up-to-date counseling news!

Counselor Connections Newsletter: February 23, 2024

Counseling Office Newsletter Archives

All 10th and 11th grade students will have the opportunity to take the Pre-ACT (10th) and ACT (11th) test at Eastview High School on Tuesday, April 23rd. Students in 10th and 11th grade will report to school at their regularly scheduled time. Students in grades 9 and 12 will access instruction asynchronously.

*No sign-up will be required. Look for more information to follow in March.

Students should stop by the Counseling Office and get a pass to attend the college/university/military Rep Visit prior to the right visit. The visits are small group meetings typically lasting 20/30 minutes. These admission reps are often times the same people that review college applications, so it's a great connection for students.

2/26/2024

8:35am

Upper Iowa University

2/27/2024

12:45pm

Illinois Institute of Technology

2/29/2024

8:35am

University of Northwestern-St Paul

2/29/2024

1:40pm

Wartburg College

2/29/2024

1:40pm

University of Wisconsin-Stout

3/1/2024

8:35am

Normandale Community College

9:30am

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

3/5/2024

7:40am Marquette University

There will be a parent meeting for all families with athletes interested in trying out for Eastview Baseball on Sunday, March 10th in C250 at 7pm.

Freshmen tryouts will be March 12th, 13th, and 14th at 7pm in the Main Gym. The time may change if the weather is nice.

10th-12th graders will start practice on March 11th at 7pm at EVHS for throwing and conditioning.

10th grade tryouts will be on March18th, 19th, and 20th at 7pm in the Main Gym. The time may change if the weather is nice.

Register on MyPaymentsPlus. You need to be registered in order to participate. Please contact Coach Pat Strey with any questions at Patrick.strey@district196.org.

This is a reminder that if you’re interested in playing tennis this spring which actually starts on spring break you need to get your uniform ordered! We have closed the store for the second time and we can reopen it for more people if needed. The longer you wait the chances of getting the uniform on time becomes less likely. Any questions reach out to Coach Olsen at jeffolsen410@gmail.com

Interested in improving your golf skills? If so, come out for the EVHS Girls Golf Team. All playing levels are welcome!

There will be a parent / player meeting on Monday, February. 26th at 7:00 PM in the Media Center. Come learn about the details of the season. Start date is March 18th- meet from 3:00-5:00 in C350.

Visit our website at: EVGG Website

Contact head coach Tamara Colucci at tamara.colucci@apps.district196.org with any questions.

There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, February 28th at 2:35 in C250 for boys wanting to try out for the golf team this spring. This meeting is for non-returning boys only. Topics discussed include the tryout process, off-season preparation, team guidelines and expectations. If you are not able to attend the meeting please see Coach Wanous in the Counseling office for information. Golf season starts Monday, March 18th and you must be registered in My Payments Plus in order to participate in tryouts.

The start of the track and field season is less than a month away. (March 11th)

Are you coming out?

Are you working out?

Are you registered?

Girls Track & Field Captains practices start this week. Athletes will meet M - TH by the weight room doors at 2:45 from January till the start of Track in March. Get in shape, have fun with teammates and be ready for the Track Season. If you want to participate you must be registered for Winter Weight Room on My Payments Plus.

Captains Practice: Boys Tennis

Location - Lakeville Lifetime

Date: Every Saturday from Jan 6th - March 16th

Time: 5pm - 7pm on all days EXCEPT Jan 20th is 2pm - 4pm

Payment: For each Saturday $6 / person if there is around 40 ppl total, players will pay each time they come to a captains practice

Any questions reach out to Coach Olsen who can connect you with the Boys Tennis Captains

GYMNASTICS

The AV-EV Gymnasts hosted the 3AA Section Championships here at Eastview last Friday and placed 3rd as a team with a season best score of 138.775! Three individuals including two from EV advanced to State as individuals! Lauren Heidemann was 1st on bars and 5th in beam and Gwenyth Bodnar was 4th on beam and 6th on floor to advance to state! They advance to the State Tournament and will compete at Roy Wilkins on February 24.

New: BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Tryouts for the Lightning Boys volleyball program are coming up on March 17th. Tryouts are open to Eastview student in grades 9-12, or 7-8th graders who plan to attend EVHS. Register in My Payments Plus before then to be eligible to tryout. Middle school athletes will need to stop by their school office and ask about the gifted athlete process to register.

We will have teams of all ability/experience levels this year, so it’s a great time to try it before it becomes a MSHSL sport for next year. Contact Coach Dehnel with questions: ryan.dehnel@district196.org.

RUGBY

See Mrs. Sadek or Mr. Sadek for more information!

Registration is now open for spring high school and middle school rugby, for both boys and girls.

High School preseason training is set to begin on Saturday, March 2nd at the TCO Dome at Lakeville North. Middle School training begins in early April (to be announced), however 7th and 8th graders are encouraged to attend our pre-season high school training sessions in March.

New players are welcome to attend our first training session on March 2nd before registering.

You can find our schedule and registration links on our website https://www.eaasports.org/rugby and copied below (we will be adding our outdoor dates in April and May soon).

Preseason (March) training dates:
2nd (Sat) 4-6PM - TCO Dome @ Lakeville North
6th (Wed) 6-8PM – West St. Paul Dome
8th (Fri) 9AM-3PM - Day Camp @ West St. Paul Dome
10th (Sun) 6-8PM - TCO Dome @ Lakeville North
13th (Wed) 5:30-7PM - Irish Dome @ Rosemount HS
16th (Sat) 4-6PM - TCO Dome @ Lakeville North
17th (Sun) 6-8PM - TCO Dome @ Lakeville North
20th (Wed) 5:30-7PM - Irish Dome @ Rosemount HS

Are you registering for choir next year and want to go to Greece? All 10th - 12th grade students (and their parents) currently in choir or thinking about joining choir next year are invited to learn more and register for what will be an amazing trip with your choir friends! In addition to the Student Tour (which is open to any student in grades 10-12 next year who is registered for choir), we are offering a Family & Friends Tour. Perhaps you or other family and friends wish to travel to Greece with the choir!

If you missed the informational meeting, don't worry! Information about what is included in the tour, cost and payment deadlines can be directed to info@grandtours.com; they are the tour company that is organizing the trip. You do not need to make a decision as to whether or not your child will participate in the Tour until later this spring. Our hope is that, by having the meeting now, you will have time to think it over and, hopefully, join us for what is sure to be a once in a lifetime experience.

Questions? Email gregory.douma@district196.org.

Who: EVHS Book Club- Everyone is welcome!

What: Easy, low commitment book discussions and the opportunity to explore your passion!

Where: The Eastview Learning Commons (library)

When: Every Wednesday, although this is subject to change

Questions: If you have any questions contact one of our presidents:

820945@apps.district196.org

More information: Follow our instagram @evhs_bookclub for more

updates!

See our September through January Interactive Catalog now!

Just click on a class you want to learn more about and register now to ensure your spot in class. Get inspired, make a plan and enjoy!

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

Eastview High School's announcements are sent out bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays. An announcement archive can be found at www.evhs.district196.org.

Email: Eastview@district196.org
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Location: 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: 952-431-8900
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Twitter: @EVHSLightning