Eagle News and Notes

Spring is finally here. Some days it may not feel like it, but there are signs about that show it is. The biggest sign are our spring sports. Some days they make it outside and others they are forced inside due to rain or cold!

In the classroom, our students are doing some great things. Many examples are talked about in this newsletter.

We have also just finished the 3rd quarter, so grade cards will be in the mail, if not by spring break, during spring break. With that in mind, please note that the office will be closed on Monday, March 31 and the morning only of April 1. Otherwise, Mrs. Eaton will be in the office - unless something unforeseen comes up.

Have a great spring break, and hopefully everyone comes back rested and ready to finish the year strong!

GO EAGLES!!!

The Eastwood HS Concert Band earned a I Superior rating in Class B at the Ohio Music Education Association Large Group Band Adjudicated Event held March 7th at Sylvania Southview High School. Eastwood received 3 Superior ratings on prepared pieces, and a Superior rating in sight reading. This qualifies the Band for state competition on April 26 at Findlay High School. The Eastwood HS Concert Band is under the direction of Brian Myers and Jonathan Roode.

Good Luck at State!

The Eastwood One Step Ahead Club earned second place in the Wood County Suicide Prevention Coalition's Project Prom contest. Participating schools were tasked with creating a video addressing the prompt, 'How do healthy relationships impact mental health?' The club's success resulted in a $500 prize, which will be allocated to After Prom activities.

Spanish 1 students recreated the "Castells" tradition of Tarragona, Spain, as they used a variety of materials to create the tallest and most complicated tower this week in our classroom. Though disappointed they couldn't TRULY recreate the HUMAN towers that are built in Tarragona, they were excited to be able to participate in small groups to create something unique out of different materials. Students were also excited about the prospect of winning the 1 dozen donuts! A unique experience that fostered collaboration, communication, idea sharing, and problem solving. More than 1 castell came crashing down multiple times, but no students were injured as part of the process. Thank you to Mrs. Cutway for judging both classes' castells.

Spanish 2 students practiced their real-world speaking skills in February as they attended lunch at El Zarape, completely ordering in Spanish! After a couple weeks of practice, the students were assessed on their ordering skills, as well as their ability to maintain a conversation in between ordering and eating. As always, our Eagles represented themselves very well and received many compliments from the wait staff. Thank you again to David and the staff at El Zarape - who dedicate themselves to speaking ONLY Spanish with my students every year when we do this!

Spanish 3 is currently studying a little known festival from Sevilla, Spain known as "Las Fallas". Held every march it coincides with the Feast of St. Joseph, the carpenter and originated with the carpenters of the village throwing away their old scraps of wood and burning them in a massive bonfire. This practice symbolized saying goodbye to winter and welcome to spring. This evolved into a neighborhood competition with each building their own massive monument known as a "falla" - celebrating for 4 days and then burning them all down on March 19.

Spanish 4 tried their hand at Flamenco dancing earlier this week with some YouTube tutorials that explain the vocabulary and movements necessary to dance like a flamenco professional. This is an ongoing part of our "Art in Europe and Latin America" unit that began with discussing prominent Latin American and European Hispanic artists, their styles of art and the unique life experiences they had that influenced their art. In the "Baile" (dance) portion of this unit, we are looking at the historically beautiful and significant flamenco music alongside the more contemporary Reggaeton. All agreed that all the intricacies of flamenco took a lot more coordination than most of us have!

On Friday, May 9, our People, Inc will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive in the high school gymnasium. If you are interested in giving, please contact Mrs. Sims at ssims@eastwoodschools.org so she can sign you up for a time slot.

The UFESOH 100 class (Environmental Science) received a $500 grant from the Northwestern Water and Sewer District for water quality testing supplies. This is the 3rd year in a row they have received a grant for the work they do in their class! Congratulations!

On April 14, the UF BIOL 201 - Anatomy- class will be visiting the University of Findlay Cadaver and Pharmacology Labs. On May 16, they will visit the University of Toledo Cadaver Lab. This is a great experience for the students to see things they have been studying all year!

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.

March 2025

• English: Lauren Ellis
• Math: McKenzie Cook
• Science: Phoenix Coon
• Social Studies: Grady Tonjes
• Visual Arts: Raegan Russell
• Foreign Language: Hayden Hoelter
• Musical Arts: Tyler Bengry (Band) & Lillian Cedoz (Choir)
• Agricultural Education: Zach Menchhofer
• Computer Technology: Landon Weemes
• Health/Physical Education: Oliver St. Louis
• Industrial Tech/Photo: Jordan Tipping
• Applied Arts: Morgan Eischen

April 2025

• English: Karissa Nelson
• Math: Sydney Bell
• Science: Jackson Vetter
• Social Studies: Sylar Murray
• Visual Arts: Bryce White
• Foreign Language: Jason Wamer & Camille Foos
• Musical Arts: (Band) & Chris Thomas (Choir)
• Agricultural Education: Lauren Schuerman
• Computer Technology: Drew Kachmarik
• Health/Physical Education: Macy Shoemaker
• Industrial Tech/Photo: Chloe Brasel
• Applied Arts: Ethan Shiffert

March

Freshman -Reyna Anastacio, Travis Bell, Giavonna Cancelliere, Skylar Chrisman, Leah Johnson, Claire Krukemyer, Dylan Perkins, Amara Wilton, Oliver St. Louis, Eddie Robinson, Lyla Meter, Gideon Mohn, Keira Howard

Sophomores -Josie Appelhans, Lillian Cedoz, Karalyn Dunham, Keira Howard, Madysen Thompson, Jason Wamer, Leeah Meyer-Schwab, Andrew Waggoner, Olivia Sandwisch, Delilah Vanderwaarden, Kameron Stone

Juniors -Wyatt Ashby, Gianna Coalson, Logan Conner, Phoenix Coon, Kingston Sutter, Nolan Taylor, Karly Wasserman, Kamryn Sundermeier, Maddison Grace, Cam Brinker, Savannah Stephens

Seniors - David Burnham, Michael Isley, Connor Norton, Jesse Poiry, Carys Ruck, Ava Taylor

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!

March 28 - Early Release Assembly Schedule

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 25 - PM Assembly - Spring Sports

April 26 - Prom and After Prom

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

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

May 8 - Academic Awards and District Art Show

May 23 - Decision Day - Schedule TBD

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.

March 28 - Early Release

March 31 - April 4 - Spring Break

April 18 & 21 - No School

April 25 - PM Assembly

May 23 - Schedule TBD

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