The Bear Bulletin

Thank you to our Etown families for attending Parents’ Night last Wednesday. It was an especially large turnout and we received many positive comments. It was great to see everyone connecting through conversation and seeing our high school as a community hub. We continue to appreciate the support from the entire community.

Wednesday is September 11 - a day to reflect on the terror attacks over two decades ago. We remember those who were lost and express thanks to the first responders who risked their lives. We will be having a moment of silence to honor all those affected by the attacks.

We are back to a normal five day week. Students continue to be positive and enthusiastic about the school year. Have a great week!

Jason D’Amico

Principal
GO BEARS!

• Students were able to participate in an Activities Fair on Thursday. The event gave students an excellent opportunity to explore their interests, make new friends, and get involved in extracurricular activities. Kudos to our student leadership for facilitating the event!
• We held class meetings for seniors and sophomores - meetings for juniors and freshmen will be this week

• In appreciation of students efforts to start the 2024-25 school year, teachers, counselors, and administrators provided students with freeze pops during lunches on Friday.

  
  

Athletic Announcements 2024-25 & Twitter

Athletic eligibility : Reminder that students must be in school NO LATER than 8:30 AM to be eligible for participation in athletics. That includes contests or games. A doctor's note is the only excuse that will be accepted.

• We will begin checking attendance on Tuesday, 9/3/24. Also for academics, we will begin checking grades on Friday, 9/6.
• At 3pm, you must be passing at least 3 credits to be eligible for the following week's participation.

Football Game Tickets - Students may pre-purchase tickets in the athletic office before school or during study hall periods during the week of HOME football games.

• Adult tickets - $5 Student ticket - $3
• Season passes are also available: Adults - $55 Students - $35
• Ticket booths will remain open for the entire game.

• Please check out our Counseling department page.

• Please check out our district website and Twitter feed to obtain updates on our school district and upcoming events.

The Homecoming dance, sponsored by STUCO, will be held Saturday, September 28 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Bear Creek school.Tickers are $10. Out of District forms can be picked up in the High School office and must be handed in for approval BEFORE September 13.

Ticket sales are from September 16th until September 20th during the following times:

• September 16-20 in cafeteria during FLEX (7:50-8:25 AM)
• September 17, 19, 20 in Room 1730 (Mr. Telenko's room from 2:45 - 3:15 PM)

Lifetouch Photos will be at EAHS all day on Tuesday, September 10

Please be sure to have your photo taken, even if you don't plan on purchasing. These photos are used for school ID's, lunch cards, etc. You will be called down during the day by homeroom. Bring your smiles! On-Line, Cyber. Independent Students: You may come into the HS main office any time during the day from 7:50 - 2:30 OM (except 11:30-noon).

If students forget their order form/money or never received an order form, students should still get their picture taken, as orders can be placed online: Mylifetouch.com Picture Day ID: EVT9R27QF

Seniors and parents - please pay attention to updated information on this fantastic event! Students can apply and get accepted on the spot in a session with a college admissions counselor here at Etown. There is no commitment to the institutions. We will also have military representation for question and answer sessions. Watch for announcement on Schoology to sign up for an appointment slot.

Hope to see you there!

Students - want to join Mini-THON but didn't get to sign up at the activities fair? Want to know more about what Mini-THON is and when we meet? See Mrs. Raudenbush or Mrs. Skillan in the IMC during FLEX

As we begin the 2024-2025 school year, we want to remind you that regular school attendance is critical to your child's success in the classroom. Consistent school attendance helps students build strong academic foundations, develop social skills, and foster a sense of responsibility.

To ensure a smooth process and stay informed about our attendance policies, please visit our Attendance Information Page. Here, you will find everything you need to know about reporting absences, excused and unexcused absences, and how we can work together to support your child's regular attendance. Please note that if your child is absent, it is important to follow the District's reporting process AND notify the school as soon as possible.

Thank you for your partnership in helping us create a positive and successful school year for all students.

See this flyer for more details on this program

A Certified School Nurse is available in the high school health room for first aid treatment of accidents or illnesses occurring during school hours. The nurse is not permitted to diagnose illnesses or treat injuries that happen outside of the school day. If a student becomes ill/injured during school hours, they should have the classroom teacher make a pass to report to the school nurse. Students should not leave class for problems that are not causing an immediate obstacle to class participation.

If a student reports to the nurse during the school day due to not feeling well, the school nurse will evaluate the student’s health.

• If the nurse finds the student to be ill, the nurse will call the parent/guardian to ask for the student to be picked up. This is an excusable absence.
• If the nurse finds the student to be healthy enough to stay at school, the student will be asked to return to their classroom.
• Following a healthy check-up from the nurse, if the student contacts home to ask to be picked up, and if the parent/guardian picks up the student, the absence will not be excused.
• Also, if the student contacts a parent without going through the nurse’s office or office, and if the parent/guardian picks up the student, the absence will not be excused.

Parents are strongly encouraged to create a Sapphire Community Portal account if they do not currently have one. Information such as academic progress of your child and reports cards are posted on the portal. You can find out more information on how to set up an account and additional services here.

Here are two links to help parents navigate settings and student grades

• PowerSchool's instructions on e-mail settings, including frequency and the types of information you can elect to receive.
• Gradebook "cheat sheet" with information about what parents see when viewing their child's grades.

At the Elizabethtown Area School District, we are committed to offering a rich selection of high-quality books that inspire, challenge, and engage all of our students. Our library collections are carefully curated and rated to meet the diverse needs of learners across all grade levels, including young adult and advanced readers. Some of these books may include more mature content, particularly for students in grades 6-12 who have access to the full range of library materials.

We understand that parents and guardians know their children best, and we respect that some families may prefer to limit their student’s access to certain books. If you feel your child is not yet ready for specific titles, we encourage you to review our rating system and determine which classifications are most appropriate for them.

To support you in this decision, we offer a library opt-out process. Completing the opt-out form will flag your student’s library account, and access to the designated materials will be restricted accordingly. If you would like to take advantage of this option, please fill out the opt-out form, which is available at Library Resources - Opt-Out Form. Thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education.