January 8th and 9th: Keystone Testing

January 15th: Winter Band Concert 7:00 pm

January 17th: Music Of The Night 7:00 pm

January 20th: Martin Luther King Day School and Offices Closed

January 21st: Course Selection Night 6:30 -8:00 pm

January 31st: Mr. East 7:00 pm

Goals give us something to work towards, purpose to keep us motivated and – with a little luck and a lot of hard work – something to celebrate. Just like the adults around them, our students may be looking at the New Year as an opportunity to make new plans for growth and change. With only two weeks left of the second marking period, helping your student come up with achievable goals for the remainder of the school year can have many benefits. From increasing their self-confidence, to developing their work ethic and understanding what motivates them, to knowing when to ask for help, setting goals helps teens put action behind their ideas and shows them how to achieve a desired end result.

“SMART” is a commonly used acronym to help guide the goal-setting process. As you help your student plan out goals for the second half of the school year, keep the following in mind:

· S- Specific: The goal shouldn’t be too broad so they can focus their efforts clearly.

· M- Measurable: They should be able to see that progress is being made.

· A- Attainable: Goals should be realistically in reach. Is your student truly capable of committing to the amount of effort required?

· R- Relevant: Is the goal aligned with their values, interests, and long-term plans?

· T- Timely: The goal should include a deadline that gives them a defined time-frame.

Consider partnering with your teen and setting goals together, where you can both strive for things like better work-life balance, establishing healthier self-care habits, improving productivity at work or school, or breaking some bad habits. Partnering with them not only models the value of setting and achieving goals, but also gives you built-in support while strengthening your bond!

Downingtown High School East Campus will again be offering courses to assist students with preparation for the upcoming Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). College-bound juniors typically take the SAT in the spring of their junior year and may repeat the exam in the fall of their senior year, if necessary.

• Please see the 2024-2025 SAT Prep class letter below for more information.

Exton Senior Living needs part-time help with their dining services! Help with setting tables, folding napkins, filling water glasses, providing and refilling condiments, food prep as needed, serve meals to residents in a courteous and professional manner, and remove dishes from tables to kitchen. They hire at 14, offer a flexible schedule, and pay $13/hour! Contact Marti Drozel at mdrozel@integracare.com or visit https://jobs.integracare.com/positions/

Faraway Farms Country Corner in Glenmoore needs a part-time cashier 1-2 days a week from 3:30-6:30 p.m. and every other Saturday. Must be 16 years + to apply. Please contact Cara at fafcatering@gmail.com if you are interested.

Be a positive mentor to elementary students! Volunteers are needed for the Bradford Heights BRIDGE Program (Building Relationships in Downingtown to Grow Education) to assist with tutor time, buddy reading, board games, and fun activities. The program runs on Thursdays, starting January 16-May 22, 2025, from 4-4:45 p.m., and students do not have to commit to all dates. If you can assist, please complete this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrQt21GgDj6dk0ZGQ64Q3ikokxOy63wLo6O6tcXi6v6Pi2JQ/viewform

High school students are invited to two opportunities to explore healthcare at West Chester University. The WINTER Science Experience will offer a look into nursing, nutrition and the health sciences with faculty on Thursday, January 16th, from 4:30-8 P.M. at the Sciences and Engineering Center and the Commons – see the flyer for the QR code. A SUMMER Health Career Academy will run July 29-August 8, Monday-Friday from 9:30- 3 p.m. for any interested high school students. Apply using this link: https://www.wcupa.edu/healthSciences/hcsa.aspx

Thinking about a GAP year?? Check out your options at the USA GAP Year Fair on Monday, January 6th, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the William Penn Charter School. Virtual webinars are also offered monthly through March. For more information, visit www.usagapyearfairs.org.

• This is your opportunity to shape future library programs, explore exciting volunteer roles, and even create new clubs that match your interests. Whether you want to help run fun events or come up with fresh ideas, your input will make a real impact.

• For more info or to get involved, contact Ms. Sam at sheckleroconnor@ccls.org. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference and connect with other passionate teens!

• The Teen Advisory Board allows students to gain leadership experience, develop organizational skills, and build connections with peers who share their passions. I believe it would be an excellent fit for many of our students who are eager to contribute and grow. Thank you so much for your time and please let me know if you need any additional information.

The Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences (PGSS) is a rigorous, highly selective, summer enrichment opportunity focused on science with instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, and more. The application is now open to current JUNIORS, and the deadline to apply is January 31, 2025. The program is free to students, and students live on the campus of Carnegie Mellon University. For more details on the program, visit https://sciences.pa-gov-schools.org/. Application link: https://pgss-applications.pa-gov-schools.org/users/sign_up.

• We are meeting from 6:30-8pm on the following dates, location TBD: 1/14, 1/22, 1/29 (you are welcome for some or all of the meeting).

• We are also planning a work day 1/26 10am-2pm. Hope you can join us. All grades welcome!!
• Any questions, please email Lauren Crocker laurencrocker46@gmail.com

• If you have a certain skill set that may be helpful we would love to have your input and assistance!
• Please sign up if you are interested in helping with future planning of this event!
• Scan the QR code in the flyer or visit this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfggXm_KeC3VOguisrr6Oe2Kq4G4vLX3w0GwAfHK0FSQ-E6hA/viewform?scrlybrkr=673c5e57

• Please visit https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/ to purchase a yearbook.
• Yearbook purchase center Access code: 4846

• 1/6: Bocce at Rustin 3:00 pm
• 1/7: Boys Basketball at Shanahan 5:30 pm
• 1/7: Girls Basketball vs. Shanahan 5:30 pm
• 1/8: Bocce at Octorara 3:00 pm
• 1/8: Wrestling vs. Coatesville 6:30 pm
• 1/8: Swimming at Avon Grove 7:15 pm
• 1/9: Boys Basketball vs. Coatesville 5:30 pm
• 1/9: Girls Basketball at Coatesville 5:30 pm
• 1/11: Wrestling ChiChester Duals 8:00 am
• 1/11: Girls Basketball vs. OJR 11:00 am
• 1/11: Boys Basketball at Kennett 12:00 pm

The Downingtown East Ice Hockey Team would like to invite you to watch their games!

Come out and show your support to our team!

Schedule:

• Friday 1/24: DE vs. WCE 9:45 PM Ice Line Rink 1
• Friday 1/31: DE vs. Avon Grove 6:15 pm Ice Line Rink 1
• Monday 2/3: DE vs. Kennett 8:00 pm Ice Line Rink 1

Where: Liberty Union

When: Wednesday, January 8th

Time: 4 to 9 pm

15 % or proceeds will be donated back to Downingtown East Boys Baseball!

• Please mention to your server that you are apart of the fundraiser.
• Eat-in and take out counts. Not valid on online orders, discounts or coupons.

When: January 17th

Time: 7:00 pm

Where: Downingtown East High School

• $5 a ticket sold at the door
• $1.00 per vote
• There will also be a basket raffle

Ms. Kristina Cole: 9th - 11th Grade Students: A to Col

12th Grade Students: A-Cov; krcole@dasd.org- Ext. 41041

Ms. Stephanie Chupela: 9th - 11th Grade Students: Con- Gan

12th Grade Students: Cox-Gl; schupela@dasd.org- Ext.41040

Ms. Katherine Dill: 9th - 11th Grade Students: Gar- Ke

12th Grade Students: Go- Ke; kdill@dasd.org- Ext. 41042

Ms. Angela Hanna: 9th - 11th Grade Students: Ki- McD

12th Grade Students: Ki- Mar; ahanna@dasd.org- Ext.41043

Mr. Michael Matta: 9th - 11th Grade Students: McE- Ras

12th Grade Students: Mas-Pl; mmatta@dasd.org- Ext. 41045

Ms. Caroline (Gregory) Hallam : 9th - 11th Grade Students: Rat- Sta

12th Grade Students: Po-So; cgregory@dasd.org- Ext. 41046

Mr. William Davis: 9th: 11th Grade Students: Ste- Z

12th Grade Students: Sp-Z; wdavis@dasd.org- Ext. 41044

Beth O’Rourke – borourke@dasd.org – Ext. 11460

Renee Welsh – rwelsh@dasd.org – Ext. 11459

Jennifer Bender – jbender@dasd.org – Ext. 11461

Anthony Nordone – anordone@dasd.org – Ext. 41311

Athletic Director: Corey Sigle – csigle@dasd.org

Associate Athletic Director: Michael Semar- msemar@dasd.org

Assistant Athletic Director: Renee Harty – rharty@dasd.org

Paul E. Hurley III, Principal – phurley@dasd.org

Assistant Principal: Lakesha Costello: 9th grade and 10th grade: A thru Ha – lcostello@dasd.org

Assistant Principal: Eric McComsey: 11th grade and 10th grade: P thru Z – emccomsey@dasd.org

Assistant Principal: (Frances) Jill Whalen: 12th grade and 10th grade: He thru O– fwhalen@dasd.org