Viking Update

Calendar Items:

Tue 1/14 - Virtual Financial Aid Night 6:30 - 8:00

Wed 1/15 - Common Lit Assessment for All Students (During School Day)

Mon 1/20 - School Closed

Wed 1/22 - End of 2nd Marking Period

Wed 1/22 - Course Night for Families at 6:30 in the East Auditorium

Course Night is on Wednesday, January 22nd at 6:30 pm, starting in the EHS Auditorium. Assistant Principal, Mr. Ryan, will briefly discuss course options and the selection process for students. You will then have time to explore a variety of displays in the cafeteria and ask questions of representatives from our academic and elective areas. We hope to see you on the 22nd!

On Tuesday, January 7th, the East Unified Bocce Team competed against Henderson in the “Fans in the Stands" match. This event promoted inclusivity and support for our friends with differences. Thank you to our coaches, athletes, and fans for making this event a success!

In the last newsletter, I shared a message about a project in Ms. Daggan's class for which students designed an organism. Check out the pictures below from the culminating activity - A Gallery Walk with their creations on display!

Students in Foods, Regional Cuisine, Pastry, and Culinary are learning new recipes and the importance of hospitality. Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Swanson are providing their students with career and life experiences in the culinary realm.

We are pleased to introduce Mrs. Harris and Mr. Childs. Welcome to East! We're glad you're here.

SchooLinks is your WCASD’s post-secondary planning platform with over 80 features to support students and counseling staff.

SchooLinks is a modern, college and career readiness platform to help students discover their interests and strengths and prepare them for what comes after graduation. SchooLinks is accessible by 3rd - 12th grade students, their parents and guardians, and school staff.

Students can:

• Take swipeable surveys and quizzes to learn more about your interests and what careers might be right for you

• Research careers and watch mentor videos to help you navigate the college and career planning process

• Explore college profiles to learn information about campus life, the student body, and more

• Learn about financial literacy and how decisions you make can financially impact you after you graduate

• Find internships, volunteer opportunities, and scholarships offered in your area.

Students login to SchooLinks via My Apps, the district single sign on.

Staff can:

• Centralize all student info in one place (course plans, resumes, transcripts, scores, etc)

• Create targeted events and invite students that showed interest in particular information sessions, college rep visits, and job fairs

• Post internships and scholarships local to the area

• Track students’ college applications

• Review students’ specific personalized graduation plan.

Staff login to SchooLinks via My Apps, the district single sign on.

Parents and Guardians can:

• View the results of your student’s career interest, strength, and mindset assessments to learn more about their interests and what careers might be right for them.

• Check your personalized dashboard for upcoming events as well as important reminders and to-dos for your student.

• Complete your own research on colleges, careers, and more to help you have informed conversations with your student.

• Compare college costs and explore expected financial aid, scholarships, and out of pocket expenses

You will receive notification and directions when your accounts are ready to login.

Save the Date! Virtual Financial Aid Night - January 14th from 6:30-8:00

Please refer to our Financial Aid page for scholarship bulletins.

Is your student interested in applying to TCHS? Apply here! Application deadline is January 31st.

College Visit to Delaware County Community College

When: Wednesday February 5th, 9:30AM-1:00PM

Who: Juniors and seniors interested in learning about Delaware County Community College

How: Email Ms. McCreesh kmccreesh@wcasd.net to pick up a permission, permission forms are due by 1/31

**Bus is provided, no cost to students**

College Visit to Lincoln University

When: Wednesday January 22nd 9:00AM-1:00PM

Who: Juniors and seniors interested in learning about Lincoln University

How: Email Ms. McCreesh kmccreesh@wcasd.net or Mr. Michetti jmichetti@wcasd.net to pick up a permission form and all students must hand in a sign permission form by 1/17

**Bus is provided, no cost to students**

Expectations

~As we near the middle of the year it is a good time to stop and remind students of expectations. We ask that you do the same at home for us. Please reiterate proper use of cell phones at school, respect to all staff and the facilities, and responsibility with school work and their social life.

Engagement and Deeper Learning

~We at EHS have been focusing on student engagement and true deeper learning. This asks students to be more involved and reflective in their own learning so they are more prepared for life after high school. Some ways to help students navigate this and be more resilient is by normalizing struggle, promoting a growth mindset, and praising effort.

"Teacher of the Month"

~EHS teachers have been nominating students each month for our new "Student of the Month" award. This month we have decided to introduce "Teacher of the Month" for students to return the favor. Students can scan a QR codes posted around the building which will lead to this form to nominate teachers. This is a great way to foster a culture of recognition, kindness, and community for both our students and teachers.

Read the latest news from around the district.

WCASD January Newsletter