Eagle News and Notes

We are getting hit was some pretty cold weather. We see many students coming in the building without coats. The temperatures we are expecting make it dangerous to be outside for any length of time without something to protect them. Please remind your student's that it is in their best interest to bundle up, even if it's not the cool thing to do!

Please remind your driver's to drive carefully and if you have not signed up for Remind 101, you will want to do so. This is how we communicate out quickly any closings or delays. Instructions are on the parent tab of the school's website.

We are also beginning a new Quarter and Semester. We are hoping to have the grades cards out for the 1st Semester by January 24th, but that may be dependent on weather at this point. Either way, we are halfway through our school year! It doesn't seem possible. Let's help our student's keep up the good work they are doing!

GO EAGLES!!!

As you are aware, we are anticipating some drastic temperatures and weather that could result in closings. We have used 3 calamity days thus far. If we get past 5 days, we will move to online classes for days 6, 7, and 8. After that, we will make them up at the end of the school year.

If we get to day 6 and go to an online format, student's who are sick and unable to attend to an online class or are out for an appointment still need to be called in. Your student, if they are not called in, are expected to be online for every class. If they are not, your home will be called. For instance, your student logs in for 1st and 2nd period, but does not log in to 3rd period, the teacher will notify the office staff and they will call you to determine why your student is not logged in. Their camera must be ON to be considered in the class. The teacher needs to be able to see them in the Google Meet they have set up through the entire 25 minute class period. They will be considered absent from those periods that they do not log on to. If you have any questions about this procedure, please reach out to me. The schedule for an online day will be as follows:

1st Period: 10:00 - 10:30

2nd Period: 10:35 - 11:00

3rd Period: 11:05 - 11:30

Lunch Break: 11:30 - 12:00

4th Period: 12:05 - 12:30

5th Period: 12:35 - 1:00

6th Period: 1:05 - 1:30

7th Period: 1:35 - 2:00

In the coming weeks, the students will begin the process of scheduling classes for next school year and, with this in mind, they will be receiving registration materials in February. In addition, the 2025-202 Course Description Guide detailing all of the course offerings will be accessible through our website in the near future. This document will give specifics regarding all courses as well as general information associated with the registration process. Please help your student make choices that will not only challenge them, but help them in whatever direction they will be going to after they graduate!

With all the illness going around, and some of them keeping students out multiple days, please take a look at this and keep it in mind when debating about sending your student to school.

January 2025

• English: Alisa Schultais
• Math: Carson O'Brien
• Science: Tyler Bengry
• Social Studies: Gianna Coalson & Ethan Shiffert
• Visual Arts: Collin Schober
• Foreign Language: Brady Ramlow & Ben Buehler
• Musical Arts: Zander Napierala (Band) & Caroline Loew (Choir)
• Agricultural Education: Caden Oberhouse
• Computer Technology: Braylon Collins
• Health/Physical Education: Macy Shoemaker
• Industrial Tech/Photo: Dominic Pearce
• Applied Arts: Jenna Gallant

January

Freshman - Callie Bailey, Ava Chamberlain, Tally Jones, Kylie Mathia, Scott McKenzie, Carson O'Brien, Dylan Perkins, Aubrey Porter, Sophia Sarver, Sophia Zunk

Sophomores - Brayden Brown, MacKenzie Chaffee, Morgan Cully Makayla Hady, Maddie Hartman, Layla Newman, Brady Ramlow, Raegan Russell, Brynn Sheets, Nathan Stonerook, Chris Thomas

Juniors - Lilly Beckwith, Tyler Bengry, Mackenzie Grover, Henry Howard, Zachary Mullholand, Caden Oberhouse, Zoey Olson, Piper Sutton

Seniors - Megan Aring, Leah Emch, Jenna Gonyer, Kyrie Henline, Brady Mason, Gael Mauricio, Connor Norton

If you have signed up to receive Mr. Welker's Community Emails but are not receiving the email messages, please do one of the following to allow his emails to reach your inbox.

1. check your spam/trash folder

2. add bwelker@eastwoodschools.org to your contacts

We have received numerous duplicate sign ups from community members that are already on the Superintendent's Community mailing list so hopefully doing one or both of the above will allow you to receive the email messages.

EASTWOOD TRANSPORTATION NOTE

Dear Parent / Guardian,

We're very busy in the Transportation Office preparing for the upcoming school year! To help us route efficiently and accurately, please review the information below.

Action may be required for us to properly route your student(s).

Here is a list of categories that require action:

If your child falls into one of these categories, a form is required and must be submitted prior to August 1.

• Students attending Penta Career Center

• Even if they do not plan to ride the bus, a transportation plan is required.

• Students who will have a friend or family member providing transportation

• Students who drive

• Students using any address other than their home address. Examples below:

• Day Cares

• Homes of friends or family members

• Shared Parenting - using the address of both parents (as long as both parents reside in the District)

Please use the link provided here to review important transportation information, and access the links you need to submit the appropriate forms!

Transportation Links for Eastwood Parents

If you have already submitted the necessary forms for the upcoming school year, we appreciate your attention to this matter; you do not have to submit another form at this time.

This document is also accessible through the Transportation tab in Final Forms, and on the Transportation page of the District website.

Thank you!

All students (grades 9-12) will be taking an end-of-course exam based upon their current schedule. Students currently enrolled in English 10, Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, American History and American Government will be participating in these end-of-course exams. The exception to this would be students presently enrolled in our American Government class who are taking the course under the guidelines of the College Credit Plus program. Additionally, and per the state guidelines, all Juniors are required to take the ACT exam at school on a designated day. Our scheduled day for the ACT is February 25. All test dates are listed below.

January 17 & 20 - No School

February 10 - 2 Hour Delay

February 17 - No School

February 25 - State Mandated ACT for Juniors

March 10 - 2 Hour Delay

March 14 - PM Assembly Schedule for AG Olympics

March 21 - End of 3rd Nine Weeks

March 31 - April 4 - No School - Spring Break

April 15 - English Language Arts End of Course Exam Part 1

April 17 - English Language Arts End of Course Exam Part II

April 18 & 21 - No School

April 23 - Biology End of Course Exam Part 1 & 2

April 25 - American History & Government End of Course Exam Part 1 & 2

April 29 - Algebra 1 & Geometry End of Course Exam Part 1

April 30 - Algebra 1 & Geometry End of Course Exam Part 2

May 26 - No School

May 28 - Seniors Last Day

June 3 - Underclassmen Last Day

Please make sure you and your student update Final Forms if you have not already done so!

So, why do our Penta students need to do this? For many reasons, the most important of which, is to assure that we have the most up-to-date contact information for you for both the school and transportation. We will be sending you things via the postal service and Final Forms throughout the school year and want to assure we have all the proper information. Being out of the building does not mean you are not still an Eagle! Also, if your student is in the building for any reason, then having emergency medical information is crucial, should something happen that would require it.

So, if you are among those who regularly get emails from Mrs. Jody Eaton regarding Final Forms, please go into Final Forms and assure that you and your student have completed and signed off on what needs to be done! You can also go to the school's website (www.eastwoodschools.org), click on the Parent tab at the top of the page and find a link to Final Forms there.

Thank you in advance for assure that this is completed!

Students who will be entering or are in the 12th grade are required to receive a Meningococcal vaccine. The state of Ohio now requires a first dose prior to entering 7th grade and a 2nd dose prior to the student's senior year. If a dose was given prior to the student's 16th birthday, they are required to receive the second dose. Verification of this vaccine needs to be turned in to the office. If, at anytime, you take your student to get their immunization, please send proof of this to the office.

Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective layer around the brain and spinal cord. This disease can be fatal or leave those who survive it with permanent disabilities. The meningococcal vaccine is the best way to avoid meningitis.

Section 3313.671 of the Ohio Revised Code states that students who do not provide documentation of this immunization are subject to exclusion from school.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding immunizations, please contact Dannelle Sutton, RN, School Nurse at dsutton@eastwoodschools.org or call the Ohio Department of Health Immunization Program hotline at 800-282-0546, or visit the ODH website.

December 13 - Blood Drive

December 20 - PM Assembly

December 23 - January 3 - No School

January 17 & 20 - No School

February 10 - 2 Hour Delay

February 17 - No School

March 10 - 2 Hour Delay

March 14 - PM Assembly

March 31 - April 4 - Spring Break

April 18 & 21 - No School

May 26 - No School

May 28 - Seniors Last Day

June 3 - Underclassmen Last Day

Finals Forms has provided some confusion in regards to medication for our students. If your student will need to take medication at school, be it prescription or over the counter, you will need to print out the appropriate form on Final Forms, complete it and send it in to school. You will also need to provide a bottle of medication in its original container. We do not have medication (Tylenol, Advil, etc) to give to students.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call the office and speak to the secretaries.

If you believe your family will qualify for free or reduced lunches and fees, please go into Final Forms under Situational Forms and complete the 2024-2025 application online. Assure that you complete the page with check boxes that allows the board office to share your status with building secretaries. Processing of approval is automatic when done online. Thank you

This is just a friendly reminder about the Board policy regarding participation fees. The Board policy, instituted in 2014, indicates that any outstanding fees must be paid in full, unless you have been consistently making payments on your students fees, PRIOR to the office being able to accept/apply any payments to the athletic participation fees. Participation fees MUST be paid prior to the first competition (excluding scrimmages). This policy also pertains to participation in band and FFA activities. If you wish to go on a payment plan, please contact Mrs. Eaton as soon as possible and set it up.

This is a policy that is set by the board and the secretaries will be adhering to it. If you have a balance, please make arrangements to pay the fees via PaySchoolCentral with a credit card, or in the office with exact cash or a check.

If you would like a copy of the policy, please contact the office and Mrs. Eaton or Mrs. Brown will be happy to provide it to you.

For our families of Seniors: It is also part of board policy that Seniors will not be issued their diplomas until all fees are paid and community service is completed. If you need to set up a payment plan, it is suggested you do this early in the year to ease the burden in May. Please contact Mrs. Jody Eaton to do so at jeaton@eastwoodschools.org or call her at the office at 419-833-3611.

Just a reminder that the district uses Remind 101 to notify families of closings, delays and other emergencies. Please assure that you have signed up or have up to date information in your account. There are instructions on the school's website under the Parent tab on how to sign up!

Email: jkieper@eastwoodschools.org
Website: www.eastwoodschools.org
Location: 4900 Sugar Ridge Road, Pemberville, OH, USA
Phone: (419) 833-3611
Twitter: @EHSEaglesinfo