EVHS Bi-Weekly Announcements

Important Dates

• Thursday, December 23 through Sunday, January 2 - No School, Winter Break

The deadline for senior portrait submission for the yearbook is SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 2022.

Click the link below for information on Senior Portraits, Yearbook Submission instructions and guidelines, and information on purchasing an optional Grad Ad for your senior.

Senior Portraits, Yearbook Submissions, and Grad Ads

There is a fundraiser day at Panda Express at Mall of America on Sun 12/26. If you are returning gifts, you can stop by and support EVHS Senior Party! Just mention EVHS Senior Party and we will get a percentage donated to the party!

The District 196 School Board approved changing December 23rd to a non-student contact day, extending winter break from December 23 to January 2. Thursday, December 23rd is now a non-student contact day.

DETAILS:

* Bring items to your Period 1 Teacher OR drop them off in the Main Office.

* Items will be stored in the “fishbowls” (aka cluster conference rooms) throughout the week.

* All donations will be delivered to The Open Door Pantry in Eagan. Most Requested Items For Donation.

Other Ways To Give:

* Gift Cards: Gift cards are a great way to donate! Bring them in!

* Socks: FCCLA will collect all donated NEW socks to The Drawer which will distribute them to the local homeless.

Please support the Boys Hockey team with purchase from Jersey Mike’s in Apple Valley. 50% of all sales will go back to fund the hockey program. Wednesday evening, December 22nd, from 4-8pm.

December 22 Flyer

FCCLA will be collecting new socks and underwear through January 13th and then bundling them for our Martin Luther King Day Service Project on January 17th. E-mail Ms. Battistone for questions regarding donations mia.battistone@district196.org

The greater Eastview community of parents, family members, and neighbors are invited to donate blood as part of the NHS-sponsored drive on Friday, January 21 from 7:30AM to 1:30PM in Eastview’s South Gym. Donation registration is completely online @ http://www.redcrossblood.org/give/drive/driveSearch.jsp Type “eastview,” our sponsor code, in the search box and the follow the online prompts. See John Kelly in C232 or email at john.kelly@district196.org with questions. Please keep in mind that there is no school on January 21, 2021. All ages 16+ are welcome to donate.

The EVHS Spanish Department is looking for an EVHS family to host a girl from Spain for the 2022-23 school year. The student has advanced English skills and so no knowledge of the Spanish language is necessary. She is excited to learn about life in the U.S. and share her culture with our community! Please contact Spanish teacher, Liz Perona, for more information. (elizabeth.perona@district196.org). Placement needs to happen soon.

Looking for some holiday gift ideas? Look no further than the Eastview School Store. We will be open for in-person shopping on Wednesdays before school from 7:00-7:30am and also during lunch. You can also purchase items through our online store and pick it up at the west security desk during school hours.

https://eastview-school-store.square.site/

The school store is located at the far east end of the commons. Be sure to stop down and check it out.

In an effort to streamline the process for reporting a student absence at Eastview, families may now complete and submit a single online form.

Beginning November 19, our new District 196 Online Absence Notification System will allow families to report an illness or other absence, sign a student out, and alert staff of a late arrival. Once submitted, the system will directly notify your school.

The form may be accessed by clicking here. (See Button Below)

The form is also located on our Eastview website; under Families>Attendance Information, and under Contact, as well as on ALL district websites.

For ESPAÑOL and SOOMAALI language pages, which can be accessed in the top black utility bar of all websites, the form is available on the Attendance and Contact pages.

Please be aware that this new system will replace the steps previously taken to report an absence. During this transition, you may continue to send notes to our attendance office. However, we ask that you begin using the new absence notification system as soon as possible.

The Flash is Eastview's weekly student news production. Check out the December 22nd episode here.

ORDER - 2021-22 Yearbooks are now for sale! Go to www.yearbookforever.com and purchase yours today!

Students in District 196 will be provided breakfast and lunch at no cost during the 2021-22 school year due to a grant provided by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. All families are still encouraged to complete an Educational Benefits Application, formerly the free and reduced-price meals application. Upon approval, these benefits are extended to Activities/Athletics fees and more. A new application must be submitted each year.

Visit the District 196 Food & Nutrition Services website for more information.

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

The deadline for senior portrait submission for the yearbook is SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 2022.

Click the link below for information on Senior Portraits, Yearbook Submission instructions and guidelines, and information on purchasing an optional Grad Ad for your senior.

Senior Portraits, Yearbook Submissions, and Grad Ads

Buy your Class of 2022 All-Night Senior Party tickets now! EARLY BIRD SPECIAL until 12/31/2021! All registrations submitted by 12/31 are eligible to be entered into a Target gift card drawing.

Graduating seniors are invited to attend the 2022 All-Night Senior Party, a chemical-free lock-in, which takes place the night of graduation, June 4, 2022 (10:00 pm – 4:00 am) at EVHS. Each year this party is a highlight for the graduating seniors with at least 80% of the class attending. It is the place to be on graduation night!

Tickets are available at the “early bird” rate of $85 until December 31st. Don’t miss out on a chance to win one of five, $20 gift cards if you register by December 31st!!

Click the link below to be directed to the senior party website to purchase tickets and for additional party information.

Plan a winter full of fun & learning!

The winter online catalog opens Wednesday, December 8. Register early to ensure your spot in class! Your catalog will be arriving in your mailbox after December 17. Please let us know if you have not received your 2022 winter catalog by emailing your mailing information to communityed@district196.org.

Water Safety Aide (ages 13+)

Do you seek employment as a swim instructor aide? Join us and be qualified to apply for employment at the age of 14. CPR and First Aid training are included.

Mon-Thu | Dec 27-30 | 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $180 | BHMS | QWSA-101

Fewer than 5 spots left!

Lifeguarding plus Waterpark Module Blended Learning (ages 15+)

Become certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding for pools and waterparks, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Lifeguard. Blended learning combines approximately seven hours of online learning with on-site skill sessions for skill practice and assessment. Online completion is required prior to the first day of the course.

Mon-Wed | Dec 27-29 | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |3 sessions | $280 | BHMS | QLGWPBL-103

Bowling League at Bogart’s (adult and child ages 7+)

It’s time to strike up some fun on the lanes this winter. Bowling is a fun and competitive sport for all ages. Weekly session includes three games of bowling against another team, with standings kept for friendly competition. Includes pizza and pop the last week of the session, along with ball, shoes and bumpers if needed.

Location Bogart’s Entertainment Center,
14917 Garrett Ave, Apple Valley

Sat | Jan 8-Feb 5 | 10:00 a.m.-noon | 5 sessions | $209/pair | ABLB-W1

Sat | Feb 12-Mar 12 | 10:00 a.m.-noon | 5 sessions | $209/pair | ABLB-W2

Masks Required on Buses and Inside Schools

State officials have given school districts the responsibility to determine COVID-19 mitigation strategies at the local level this school year. The 2021-22 COVID-19 Operational Plan for Families, Students and Visitors to Schools that was unanimously approved by our School Board on August 26 requires all students, staff and visitors in all District 196 buildings to wear a face mask indoors when the local transmission level is “substantial” or “high” as measured by the CDC transmission matrix. Currently, the transmission level in Dakota County is high, meaning face masks will be required in our schools to start the year, just as they are required to enter a growing number of businesses, government buildings and on all public transportation and airline flights.

Your partnership is critical to the success of our students. We expect students, staff and visitors to comply with the mask requirement, as outlined in Administrative Regulation 708.7, COVID-19 Masks, until the COVID-19 spread in Dakota County drops to the “moderate” level of transmission. Masks help reduce spread and give us the best opportunity to provide consistent in-person education all year. Just like last year, students will have opportunities for mask breaks during the day, such as at lunch or while outside. If parents and guardians are concerned about their child’s ability to safely wear a mask, they should refer back to Administrative Regulation 708.7 COVID-19 Masks.

Our district is committed to doing all we can to ensure students can continue learning in person this school year. This includes HEPA filters in all learning spaces, social distancing, recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for those who are eligible to receive them and requiring masks when the local transmission level is substantial or high.

Review and Update Emergency Information

If you haven’t already done so, please update your family’s information on record with the district by completing the online review in your Infinite Campus Parent portal account. This is the one time each year the district asks parents to complete the review to ensure schools have up-to-date contact information, emergency contacts, student health records and more. It is important for schools to have current information in order to be notified in case of emergency, changes in the school schedule and to receive regular communication from the schools and district.

All District 196 parents and guardians are encouraged to have an Infinite Campus Parent account of their own to stay involved in their child’s education, and to access end-of-term report cards, transcripts, attendance and other important information. Parents who do not have their own Infinite Campus Parent account can request an activation key from the office at their child’s school. For information on setting up an Infinite Campus Parent account and completing the online review, visit the Family Resources page on our district website.

We look forward to partnering with you to make 2021-22 a safe, fun and productive school year for all of our students and families.

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!

Friday, December 17th Newsletter

Counseling Office Newsletter Archives

The application deadline is Sunday, January 23th, 2022.

The Eastview Community Foundation awards scholarships to graduating seniors of Eastview High School (as well to students who live within the Eastview boundaries completing high school elsewhere -such as the School of Environmental studies and home schooled students). All seniors have also received these updates in their social studies classes this week. Be sure to watch the videos below from EVHS 2020 Alum sending their encouragement and advice through the process.

How to Apply: The Eastview Community Foundation Scholarship application process is completed online. The application and more information can be found for Seniors on Schoology → Class of 2022 Group → Resources → ‘EV Community Foundation Scholarships’ folder. More details and the full scholarship descriptions can also be found in on the scholarship page of (www.evcf.org).

If you cannot complete it in one sitting, you may come back and finish if you have fully filled out the first page. You will be able to go back and edit your application, but you will need to reenter the same information you originally entered on the first page. Application review will not happen until after Jan. 23rd. Your application must include at least one essay or personal statement in order to be complete. Please see the documents below for more details about the EVCF scholarships available as well as the application process.

Seniors are strongly encouraged to apply for as many scholarships for which they are eligible.

Click Here to Apply

Deadline

The on-line application must be completed by 8 PM, Sunday, January 23rd, 2022. Late submissions will NOT be accepted. If required, the Student Aid Report (SAR from FAFSA results) and teacher recommendation letters must be submitted by 3:00 pm on Monday, January 24th to molly.wellik@district196.org.

EVCF Scholarship Resources

· Review the instructions and full scholarship list here.

· Download file to filter by scholarship criteria here.

· View the scholarship review rubric here.

· See all documents and the application in Schoology Class of 2022→ Resources → EVCF Scholarship Information and Naviance → Homepage → Pages

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Check out the Alumni Videos

· Zerubabel tells us to ‘Go For It’ here!

· Harita shares why you should apply here!

· Cullen talks about how easy it is to apply for multiple awards here!

· Sophia shares some college advice here!

Videos are 1 min or less!

Please contact the following individuals if you have any questions or concerns:

Eastview Community Foundation: jennifer.plucker@evcf.org or gina.buccellato@evcf.org

Eastview High School Counseling: farrah.jennings@district196.org or molly.wellik@district196.org.

Sophomores and Juniors who took the PSAT/ NMSQT on Oct. 13th. Login or create a College Board account online to view your PSAT/NMSQT scores.

• Students must create a College Board account, or sign into their existing College Board account, in order to access their score. You will use the same email address you indicated when taking the PSAT. Your scores will also be loaded in your Naviance Student found under ‘About Me’ and ‘Test Scores’.

• If you encounter any difficulty in retrieving your online score, please contact Farrah Jennings, College Planning Counselor at farrah.jennings@district196.org.

• PSAT Test Booklets are now available for students to pick up in the Counseling Office during their lunch period.

Financial Aid Virtual Room at Inver Hills Community College, Monday-Friday 10 AM-2 PM.

Get individual help on your FAFSA from a financial aid officer. You do not need to be attending Inver Hills. They will help you get your FAFSA completed for any school. https://www.inverhills.edu/FinancialAid/index.aspx

Dakota County Library

Dakota County Library now has access to free online FAFSA help, via the library’s Help Now service. Users just need a library card to access it—sign up for a library card online.

Every Meal has launched our Winter Meal Program, providing children and families with easier ways to get the food they need. Over 100 locations throughout the Twin Cities now have our meal bags available for free with no qualification requirements. Locations include local libraries, YMCAs, fire stations, faith communities, schools, businesses, and recreation centers. These locations will be distributing meals starting November 19th, 2021 through January 3rd, 2022.

We hope these locations provide additional opportunities for your families to access Every Meal weekend food bags. Check out the winter meal program map to find locations.

Every Wednesday from 2:30-4:30pm

Learning Commons

All students/math levels welcome!

Students should stop by the Counseling Office and get a pass to attend the college/university/military Rep Visit prior to the right visit. These university/college or military 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.

Test Date Registration Deadline

February 12, 2022 January 7

April 2, 2022 February 25

June 11, 2022 May 6

July 16, 2022 June 17

Registration and additional information can be found at www.actstudent.org.

SAT Test Registration Deadline

March 12, 2022 February 11

May 7, 2022 April 8

June 4, 2022 May 5

Registration and additional information can be found at www.collegeboard.org.

VARSITY SPORTS

12/17: Eastview High School Girls Varsity Basketball beat Farmington High School 53-37

The Lightning turn up the defense, and finish with the 53-37 win over the Farmington Tigers. The victory was a team effort as everyone contributed with scoring and rebound. The Lightning were lead be Savanah Gardner who recorded 16 points and 9 rebounds. Myah Maull chipped in 13 points, 4 assists and accounted for 7 deflections.

The Lightning improve to 5-2, and 2-0 in the South Suburban Conference. They travel to Eagan High School on December 21st.

12/14: Eastview High School Girls Varsity Basketball beat Burnsville Senior High School 50-44

The Lightning start conference play with a 50-44 victory over the Burnsville Blaze. The Lightning were lead by the stifling defense of Kaitlyn Schaefer and Myah Maull. Scoring contributions included Savanah Gardner with 14, Robyn Dayton with 13, Schaefer with 9, Kylie Smith with 6, Maull with 5, and Caitlyn Han with 3. Maull added a season high 5 assists. Gardner recorded a double double by adding 10 rebounds.

The Lightning move to 4-2, and 1-0 on the South Suburban Conference.

12/18: Lightning Boys Varsity Hockey

The 17th ranked Lightning boys hosted the #2 ranked Lakeville South Cougars on Saturday in a South Suburban showdown, unfortunately losing the game 4-1 despite a strong start.

The Lightning controlled the early play nearly scoring in the first minute and putting up the game’s first three shots. Gabe Tritschler drew an early penalty five minutes into the period but in a precursor for the day, the Lightning failed to capitalize on the power play. The Cougars provided a second power play that was shortened by a Lightning penalty, ultimately leading to a four on four goal by Tanner Kronberg half way into the period. Assists went to Charlie Ortman and Ben Keefer. The period ended with a 1-0 Lightning lead and the Cougars maintaining a 8-7 lead in shots.

The Lightning opened the second period with a strong penalty kill but failed to gain lasting momentum from a great defensive effort by Tritschler, Keefer and Nick Karam after committing another penalty less than minute later. Strong goaltending by Jay Svaren and the solid penalty kill paced Eastview to a lead until midway through the second when the Cougars scored two even strength goals 38 seconds apart. The Cougar 2-1 lead held as the Lightning failed to capitalize on two more power plays. For the period, the Cougars had a 12-6 lead in shots on goal.

The Cougar momentum continued in the third period with a short-handed goal three minutes into the period. The Cougars closed out the scoring with a power play goal halfway into the period. Special teams ended up being a difference maker as the Cougars scored both a shorty and a power play goal while the Lightning were 0-5 on the power play. The boys skated hard with the Cougars for the first half of the game and learned the importance of being relentless against a top team and staying out of the box!

The 5-2 Lightning next take on Burnsville on Tuesday at 7pm in a home game at the AVSA. Tuesday’s game is another important South Suburban Conference matchup and the last game before winter break, so Super-fans needed once again!

12/17: EVHS Boys Swim and Dive Team Splashes Into the Season

The Eastview Boys Swim and Dive Team began their 2021-2022 season facing off against Burnsville High School on Friday, December 17. During this first round of competition, both varsity and junior varsity athletes gave the Burnsville Blaze strong competition, with our varsity team winning the meet with a score of 88 to 75!

Highlights from Lightning relay teams include a first place finish in the varsity 200 Yard Medley relay by Jackson Fox, Nicholas Phomsouvahn, Nate Getman, and Hank Stanton. Both the varsity and junior varsity 200 Yard Freestyle relay teams grabbed a first place finish as well (varsity: Nicholas Phomsouvanh, Nate Getman, Trevor Larkee, Alex Schmidt; junior varsity: Blake Sundberg, Ivan Kraft, Benjamin Belz, Amrit Sarangi). Third place in the varsity 200 Yard Freestyle relay also went to Lightning swimmers Hank Stanton, Hunter Dunne, Owen Kunisaki, and Sebastian Gillen.

Individual highlights happened throughout the night, beginning with the varsity 200 Yard Freestyle. In this event, Alex Schmidt took first place, followed by teammate Sebastian Gillen in second. In the varsity 200 Yard Individual Medley, Nate Getman finished in second place and Owen Kunisaki took third. Lightning swimmers showed off their sprinting skills during the 50 Yard Freestyle event. In the junior varsity race, second place went to Brett Johnson, with teammate Ivan Kraft right behind in third. In the varsity race, Eastview swept the top three finishes with Nicholas Phomsouvanh in first, Hank Stanton in second, and Trevor Larkee in third! The 100 Yard Freestyle event was another strong showing for the team, with Ethan Misukanis taking third in junior varsity and varsity swimmers Alex Schmidt taking first and Trevor Larkee second. Jackson Fox grabbed a third place finish in the varsity 100 Yard Butterfly event. Brett Johnson secured a solid first place finish in the junior varsity 100 Yard Breaststroke event, finishing over twenty seconds before his competition. Our distance swimmers came out ahead in the varsity 500 Yard Freestyle, with Sebastian Gillen taking first and Ethan Beckman following in second. In their first aerial showcase of the season, divers Isaac Field and Miles Nordquist placed first and second respectively.

Eastview swimmers, divers, and their fans are looking forward to the next round of competition on Tuesday, December 21 against Shakopee….go Lightning!

JV SPORTS

12/18 –JV Boys Hockey Team Gets First Home Ice Victory of the Season!

The Eastview boys JV hockey team came out strong and ready to play Lakeville South on home ice on Saturday after two losses and a tie in their last three games. Eastview was quick to put the puck in the net when they converted on their first power play of the game 1:37 into the first period. Gavin Churness tickled the twine for the first goal of the game and was assisted by Graham Ellingson and Kevin Woehler. The Lightning had two other opportunities to score on power plays during the first but were unable to rack up another goal. Eastview outshot the Lakeville South Cougars 14 to 8, dominated puck possession, and ended the period with a 1-0 lead.

The Lightning were quick to put another one in the net early in the second when Reed Ellingson shot from the point and Jaymeson Zackery tipped it in just 1:40 into the second period. Eastview was ahead 2 to 0 but was scored on during their second penalty kill of the period on a wrap-around goal by the Cougars. Eastview dominated shots on goal again in the second out-shooting Lakeville South 8 to 5. The second period ended with Eastview in a 2 - 1 lead that they never relinquished.

The third period saw both teams working hard for the win. With just 1:28 left in the third, Lakeville South was sent to the box for cross-checking giving Eastview the power play advantage. The Cougars pulled their goalie with less than one minute left in regulation to make it 5 on 5 on the ice, but Eastview held on to the lead to earn their first home ice win of the season beating Lakeville South 2 – 1. Junior goalie Blake Jensen was strong in the net and helped keep Eastview in the game with 19 saves.

The boys play their last game of calendar year 2021 on Tuesday night, Dec 21, at 5:00 pm against the Burnsville Blaze and will be looking for another home ice victory.

12/17: EAGAN/ EASTVIEW JV ALPINE SKI

The EEV Alpine Skiing JV team raced on Friday night, December 17th at Buck Hill.

The Girls JV team took 2nd place with Elara Egner (10) and Lyndee Ward (9) coming in the top 10 for individual rankings.

The Boys JV team took 3rd place with Nathaniel Reedstrom (10) and Simon Gruman (8) finishing in the top 10.

Ice Fishing Club’s first outing will be today,, Tuesday, December 21at at Cobblestone Lake. Arrive as soon as you can after school!

FCCLA STAR Event registrations are due on Thursday, December 23rd. Make payments on MyPayments plus. STAR Events workshops will be held Monday and Tuesday the 20th and 21st after school in C139. See Ms. Battistone for further questions.

J-Club New Year’s Party on Thursday, January 6th from 2:30-3:30 in room B320. All are welcome. Join us for making New Year’s cards, games and Karaoke.

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
Website: evhs.district196.org
Location: 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: 952-431-8900
Facebook: facebook.com/EastviewHighSchool
Twitter: @EVHSLightning