Eagle News and Notes

Our long winter break is nearing. Hopefully you have plans for some family time and time to recharge. When we return in January, we will be fnishing up our 1st Semester. And, because it is Ohio and December, we will also be dealing with our winters. 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.

Have a fantastic break and holiday season! We will see you in 2025!

GO EAGLES!!!

Over Christmas Break the office will be closed:

December 23 -25

January 1

There may be other times where Mrs. Eaton will not be in, but for the most part, the office will be open from 7:30 - 2:30 on the other days (unless she leaves for lunch). Thank you

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.

Eastwood High School Pep Crew is working to raise funds for a Miss Eagle mascot costume! Mr. Eagle has been highly successful so we want to have a dymanic duo! December 26th, head to Red Robin in Rossford for lunch, dinner or a snack and mention our fundraiser. You do not even have to have the flyer. You can also order online by following the instructions on the below flyer! Thank you in advance!

Congratulations to Senior Carys Ruck (Alto 2), Junior Lexi Hoffman (Soprano 2), Junior Taylor Nowakowski (Soprano 2) and Junior Savanah Stevens (Soprano 1) for being selected as part of the 2025 OMEA District I High School Honors Choir!

Also, congratulations to 7th grader Jacob Berry (Tenor), 7th grader Raelynn Haas (Alto), 8th grader Bryce Johnson (Barutone) and 8th grader Max Newman (Tenor) for being selected for the 2025 OMEA District I Junior High Honors Choir!

These students will spend several hours rehearsing at Sylvania Northview High School before performing at the combined honors festival at the Stranahan Theater on Sunday, January 19th.

Congratulations to the following honor band students who represented Eastwood mid-November.
Cameron Brinker performed in the OMEA NW Region Honors Orchestra with a concert in
BGSU's Kobacker Hall. Region Orchestra encompasses students in 22 counties.

Maddy Mohn, Blake Pawlowski and Jenica Rollheiser played at the Capital University HS Honor Band in Bexley, OH. In addition to playing in one of three honor bands, they were able to listen to Capital University ensemble performances and participate in a masterclass.

December 2024

• English: Leah Sholey
• Math: Cam Schumaker
• Science: Leah Johnson
• Social Studies: Laihela Reardon
• Visual Arts: AJ Johnston
• Foreign Language: Keira Buchman & Mackenzie Chaffee
• Musical Arts: Maddy Mohn (Band) & Tally Jones (Choir)
• Agricultural Education: Skylar Chrisman
• Computer Technology: Kingston Sutter
• Health/Physical Education: Karissa Nelson
• Industrial Tech/Photo: Evan Henry
• Applied Arts: Morgan Marine

December

Freshman - Emma Brown, Riley Harbert, Bree Hayden, Ethan Headley, Abigail Stewart, Jordan Tipping

Sophomores -Keira Buchman, Vanessa Evans, Lucas Firsdon, Brielle Konrad, Calijo Mominee, Ava Richards-Evans, William Stark, Addison Szymanski, Landon Weemes, Maya Zunk

Juniors -Wren Cunningham, Katelyn Ford, Austin Miller, Zoey Olson, Aubree Konesni, Mylah Shoemaker

Seniors -Austin Bonfiglio, Leah Emch, Paul Lautzenheiser, Lilly Mullholand, Daniel Ridenour, Abigail Wernert, Jenna Gonyer

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!

December 20 - PM Assembly Schedule

December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break

January 16 - End of Semester 1/2nd Nine Weeks

January 17 & 20 - No School

February 10 - 2 Hour Delay

February 17 - No School

Feburary 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 18 & 21 - No School

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