EHS Principal's Update:Week 5

Dear Lions,

September is Suicide Prevention Month and the Antelope Valley High School District is on a mission to reduce the stigma attached to talking about suicide. This month, we ask everyone to“Take 2” to help prevent suicide – take two minutes to raise awareness about suicide prevention, take two minutes to reach out for help, take two minutes to support a friend, and take two minutes to educate yourself. Stay tuned all month for more prevention information and activities, but if you need help now, reach out to a parent, teacher, counselor, psychologist, or trusted adult. We are here to help. If you do not feel comfortable speaking to a trusted adult on your school campus, you can also reach out to these agencies.

Over the next month, we will share information, videos, and resources related to suicide awareness and prevention through our School Counseling Google Classrooms and various school activities. We encourage you to view these resources with your child, continue the conversation at home, and help break the stigma of silence. Please visit the websites below for more resources on having these challenging conversations and better-identifying warning signs. Suicide is preventable, and we are all key to prevention.

• https://afsp.org/teens-and-suicide-what-parents-should-know

• https://www.suicideispreventable.org/

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988

• If you’re uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can also text HOME to 741-741

to connect to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line.

• The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Help Line is available 24/7

to provide mental health support, resources, and referrals at (800) 854-7771.

Senior's! Get ready for Senior Sunrise on September 13th 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM. Come for pictures, socializing and celebrating the start of senior year.

Parents, it is also time for the Fall Climate Survey! Please take the time to fill out the survey, post it in your Google Classroom or Canvas pages, and set aside a few minutes of class time for Students to take the Survey. It is imperative that we get as much feedback as possible to ensure our LCAP and our Local Indicators requirements, and that decisions are being made based on the majority of voices.

https://antelopevalley.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cGVD6BiQIY2lMMe

Saturday School is also this Saturday September 14th. Please see the flyer below to sign up!

Additionally, tutoring is available for students seeking academic support. After School tutoring is available for all student Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 3:40pm - 4:30pm. Before school tutoring is available Monday-Friday from 7:40 am - 8:40 am.

Blake Stanford

EHS Principal

Please mark your calendars for Q1 Saturday School. Each date has a different sign up link so please make sure you sign up using the correct link. Please see the flyer for QR codes and details.

September 14, 2024 - Sign up here: https://forms.gle/6fAXMdttLYwrV6us7

September 21, 2024 - Sign up here: https://forms.gle/BRKesTmANQfA5rus6

September 28, 2024 - Sign up here: https://forms.gle/hfzbPR2VY61G586F6

October 5, 2024 - Link for Super Saturday School - https://forms.gle/QKdoRTsNBHLxYXxo6

Eastside High School is Platinum! California PBIS has recognized Eastside High School for its dedication and commitment to the students, families and community in the area of positive behavioral support by awarding the highest honor of the Platinum implementation award.

Please utilize our school website, social media pages and Lion Link to keep up on all updated information.

EHS Instagram @eastsidehs_lions

Email: bstanford@avhsd.org
Website: https://www.eastsidehs.org/
Location: 3200 East Avenue J 8, Lancaster, CA, USA
Phone: 661-946-3800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eastsidehs/

Every week our EHS Digital Video Production students plan, film, produce, and edit a weekly video bulletin called The Eastside Extra to keep the EHS Lion family informed. We also have a student journalism club (The Den Writers) that produces an ENewspaper called The Lion's Roar. Be sure to subscribe to their channel to see the latest issue using the links below.

Click the links below for the most uptodate community news and happenings.

AVHSD is pleased to offer students a Student Digital Planner App. The digital planner app is now live in both the Apple and Google appstores! Simply search for "AVUHSD Planner, " to add to your devices. You can also click on the individual links below:

Google Play Store Link

Apple App Store Link

AVHSD se complace en ofrecer a los estudiantes una aplicación de planificación digital para estudiantes. ¡La aplicación de planificación digital ya está disponible en las tiendas de aplicaciones de Apple y Google! Simplemente busque "AVUHSD Planner" para agregarlo a sus dispositivos. También puede hacer clic en los enlaces individuales a continuación:

Google Play Store Link

Apple App Store Link

Seniors! It’s time to prepare for graduation…See your email or mailer sent home.

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Order by Oct. 16th for BIGGEST SAVINGS and receive most product on Nov. 7th at a senior celebration delivery!

Checkout our best package here which includes a Class Ring

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Text JOSTENS at 661.414.0370 for more info.

With the tip line, you can safely and anonymously report and stop safety concerns like bullying, drugs, weapons, and violence. Help Keep Eastside a safe school! www. eastsidehs.org/about/tip-line.

Does your student need additional social emotional support at EHS? EHS offers many on campus student support groups to support our Lions through the many issues today's teens may be dealing with. If you would like to refer your student for a student support group, please scan the QR code and complete the google form.

Some examples of Student Support Groups offered at EHS are:

Mood Group, Anxiety, Life Skills, Anger Management, Grief/Loss, Conflict Resolution, and Substance Abuse.

You can also use the form to suggest a group your student may benefit from.

Scholarships and grants are helpful ways to fund your child’s college education. They provide you with free money that can go towards tuition or other educational expenses.This year we have partnered with Going Merry to make completing the FAFSA and finding scholarships easier than ever! Please have your student go to the School Counseling Office for assistance.

EHS parents/guardians have three options for viewing their student's grades, assignments, and attendance.

1. AV High School District App (Lion Link) - This app gives you new, information, as well as your student's progress. It is available on both the Apple App Store and Google App Store. When in the app store, search for AVUHSD and download the app.
2. PowerSchool App - This app ties right into your PowerSchool Parent Portal. You will get live updates on grades, assignments, and attendance. This app is also found on the Apple App Store and Google App Store. Search for PowerSchool and use district code: NWMZ.
3. PowerSchool Parent Portal: https://powerschool.avhsd.org/public

There are some helpful links below to get your PowerSchool Parent Portal account set up for the school year.

If you need to clear an absence, please email the EHS Attendance office at ehs-attendance@avhsd.org. Make sure to include your student's name, student ID number, date of absence, reason for the absence, your name, and relationship to the student. You may also call the attendance office at 661-946-3800 Extensions 1050 (A-L) and 1045 (M-Z).

Know any eighth graders who might be interested in joining our EHS Biomedical Academy? Have them sign up using THIS LINK.

If your student is interested in joining the EHS Education and Social Services Academy for next school year, please complete the application by clicking HERE.

EHS students, interested in joining the EHS Film Pathway next school year? Please complete the application using the QR code.

ESSCA will prepare you to pursue a career as:

• Teacher

• Counselor

• Psychologist

• Social Service Worker (Social Worker)

Students will:

• Interact with and learn from experts in your desired field

• Gain first hand experience through an internship working in local schools and social services

• Enjoy exclusive ESSCA field trips

• Enjoy exclusive guest speakers

Show your interest and/or apply using the QR code or contacting Mrs. Fisk at afisk@avhsd.org. You can also stop by room 227!

Eastside HS invites incoming freshman to join the EHS AVID Class of 2028 for the 2024-25 school year. If your student is interested in benefiting from: college preparation, career exploration, academic support, strategies for success, team building skills, communication skills, and much more, please complete the AVID Application by scanning the QR code.