EHS Principal's Update:Week 24

Hello Lions,

Happy Valentine's Day to our amazing staff, students, and parents! Your dedication, hard work, and support make our school community special—wishing you all a day filled with kindness, appreciation, and joy!

This is a friendly reminder that Week 24 starts with no school Monday, February 17th to celebrate Presidents day. School will resume on February 18, 2025.

Celebrating Our Student Athletes

A huge congratulations to our incredible student-athletes who battled their way into the CIF playoffs and finals this season! 🏆💪

🌟 Girls Basketball fought hard and continues their journey in the CIF playoffs winning their first CIF game 69-36, while Boys Soccer gave it their all in an intense matchup last week, finishing a successful season. We are so proud of their dedication, teamwork, and unstoppable Lion spirit! 🏀⚽

The following student athletes are moving on to CIF-SS Wrestling Finals on February 14th-15th:

• Kristin Nguyen
• Katherine Galindo
• Ashley Orozco
• Brooklyn Francis
• McKenna Stevenson
• Jasmine Jaime
• Amani Bryant
• Nayeli Montes
• Gianna Stanley
• Jay'lah Mosley
• Joseph Negra
• Ruben Ceniceros
• Brice Tinoco
• Devin Robinson
• Leonardo Ramos
• Nehemiah Shannon
• Tobin O'Connor

Congratulations Lions!! We are so proud of you!

Salute to Youth

Congratulations to both teams and we look forward to the upcoming contests!

Join us for the Salute to Youth: A Look Inside Aerospace Career Fair on March 14th—an exciting opportunity to explore careers, colleges, and career-technical training programs in the aerospace industry! This field trip also features static displays and vehicles, giving students a hands-on look at this dynamic field.

Spots are limited, so act fast! Please pick up a permission slip from the Activities Office and return it to Ms. Carissa, the Activities Office Secretary, to secure your spot. You can also print the attached permission slip if needed.

📝 Permission slips are due February 21st!

Don’t miss out on this incredible experience—we look forward to seeing you there!Senior Class is sponsoring a spirit week this week. Students are invited to dress up to show their school spirit on each of the themed days below:

AVID NEWS

🌟 Now Open! The AVID 2025-2026 Application is live, and we’ve got a brand-new QR Code for easy access! 📲✨ Students & families, don’t miss this opportunity—check out the attached flyer for all the details! 🚀📚

Coffee with the Principal

Coffee with the Principal will be Febraury 25th from 8:45am-9:45 am n the EHS Theater Lobby. Come grab a coffee, some breakfast and hear about the awesme things happening at Eastside.

LCAP Survey

The LCAP Survey is now open, and we want to hear from you! This is your chance to share feedback on how our school can best support students, staff, and the community. Your input helps shape important decisions about funding, programs, and resources. The link is here: https://antelopevalley.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ubNFyXE2Wrp3y6

No Phones Survey

No Phones Survey

A recent change in California law requires school districts to establish a policy to “limit or prohibit” student cell phone use on campus. This policy will take effect next school year, and your feedback is essential in shaping it!Please take a few minutes to complete this important survey before February 15, 2025, and share your thoughts on this issue. Your voice matters!

• English Cell Phone Survey: https://bit.ly/AVUHSDMDPS
• Spanish Cell Phone Survey: https://bit.ly/AVUHSDMTPSS

We need as many participants as possible! Please take the survey yourself and encourage students, staff, and parents to do the same. It’s only about six questions and takes less than five minutes. Thank you for helping shape our school’s future! 📱🚫

Black Knowledge Bowl

Get ready for an exciting evening of history, culture, and friendly competition at the Black Knowledge Bowl! Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 21, at 6:00 PM at Eastside High School, for the Final showdown where AVHSD students will showcase their knowledge of Black history and achievements. This event is a celebration of learning, empowerment, and community—don’t miss the chance to cheer on EHS participants.

PROM

We are already looking ahead for Prom! 🎉 This year's theme is Rio Revel and will be held in the H.W. Hunter Pavillion at the Antelopve Valley Fairgrounds on May 3, 2025. Juniors and Seniors who wish to attend this fun event, need to submit their permission slips before tickets can be purchased. The permission slips are available now for pick up in the activities office or at this link.

Senior Information Packets

Senior information packets are available and will be distributed and reviewed in senior classes. This packet contains important information including dates for graduation, graduation rehearsals, senior grad night, Prom as well as attendance and behavioral expectations for these events. The link to review the digital packet is here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f2oQ6tLufkd3QWpBgDD5gWaE5TQpuck9/view. We hope this helps with future planning.

Athletics Events:

Winter sports are in full swing with Girls' and Boys' basketball, soccer, and wrestling. Be sure to check the athletics calendar below for the times of upcoming home games.

Attendance

As school resumes in January, please keep in mind that regular attendance is key to helping students stay on track for graduation and to building important friendships. Starting in January 2025, students will need to maintain at least 94% attendance during the second semester to take part in fun campus activities like Prom, dances, performances, and athletics. This includes both tardies and unexcused absences.

If a student has an excused absence, it should be cleared through the attendance office. If a student doesn't meet the 94% attendance requirement, they can make up unexcused absences and tardies by attending Saturday School. Additionally, when out of class during class time, all EHS students must have an On Campus Pass signed by a staff member to avoid being truant. Parents/Guardians must clear all student unexcused absences by emailing ehs-attendance@avhsd.org or call the EHS Attendance office at 661-946-3800 ext. 1045 to avoid their student being marked truant.Thanks for your continued support in encouraging students to attend class and stay engaged!

Academic Support

As always, 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. Also, please mark your calendars for Saturday School dates for quarter 3 and quarter 4 which are posted below.

Have a great week lions!

Sincerely,

Blake Stanford

EHS Principal

Hola Leones,

💖 ¡Feliz Día de San Valentín a nuestro increíble personal, estudiantes y padres! Su dedicación, arduo trabajo y apoyo hacen que nuestra comunidad escolar sea especial. ¡Les deseamos un día lleno de amabilidad, aprecio y alegría!

Recordatorio Importante

La Semana 24 comienza sin clases el lunes 17 de febrero en honor al Día de los Presidentes. Las clases se reanudarán el martes 18 de febrero de 2025.

Celebrando a Nuestros Atletas Estudiantiles

¡Felicitaciones a nuestros increíbles atletas que han luchado con determinación para llegar a los playoffs y finales de CIF esta temporada! 🏆💪

🌟 Baloncesto Femenil continúa su camino en los playoffs de CIF con una victoria contundente de 69-36 en su primer partido, mientras que Fútbol Varonil dio todo en un partido intenso la semana pasada, cerrando una temporada exitosa. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de su dedicación, trabajo en equipo y espíritu indomable de los Leones! 🏀⚽

Los siguientes atletas avanzan a las Finales de Lucha de CIF-SS el 14 y 15 de febrero:

• Kristin Nguyen
• Katherine Galindo
• Ashley Orozco
• Brooklyn Francis
• McKenna Stevenson
• Jasmine Jaime
• Amani Bryant
• Nayeli Montes
• Gianna Stanley
• Jay'lah Mosley
• Joseph Negra
• Ruben Ceniceros
• Brice Tinoco
• Devin Robinson
• Leonardo Ramos
• Nehemiah Shannon
• Tobin O'Connor

¡Felicidades, Leones! ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de ustedes!

Saludo a la Juventud

¡Felicitaciones a ambos equipos y esperamos con entusiasmo los próximos torneos!

Únase a nosotros en el Salute to Youth: A Look Inside Aerospace Career Fair el 14 de marzo—una increíble oportunidad para explorar carreras, universidades y programas de capacitación técnica en la industria aeroespacial. Esta excursión también contará con exhibiciones estáticas y vehículos, brindando a los estudiantes una experiencia práctica en este fascinante campo.

📌 Los cupos son limitados, así que actúa rápido. Recoge un formulario de permiso en la Oficina de Actividades y entrégalo a la Sra. Carissa, Secretaria de Actividades, para asegurar tu lugar. También puedes imprimir el formulario adjunto si es necesario.

📝 Los formularios de permiso deben entregarse antes del 21 de febrero.

Semana de Espíritu para la Clase Senior

Esta semana, la Clase Senior patrocina una Semana de Espíritu. ¡Los estudiantes están invitados a vestirse según la temática de cada día para demostrar su espíritu escolar!

Noticias de AVID

🌟 ¡La solicitud para AVID 2025-2026 ya está abierta! 📲✨ Hemos lanzado un nuevo código QR para un acceso más fácil. Estudiantes y familias, ¡no pierdan esta oportunidad! Consulta el folleto adjunto para más detalles. 🚀📚

Café con el Director

☕ Café con el Director se llevará a cabo el 25 de febrero de 8:45 a 9:45 a.m. en el vestíbulo del Teatro de EHS. ¡Acompáñenos para disfrutar de un café, un desayuno y conocer más sobre las cosas increíbles que están sucediendo en Eastside!

Encuesta LCAP

¡La encuesta LCAP está abierta y queremos escuchar su opinión! Esta es su oportunidad de compartir comentarios sobre cómo nuestra escuela puede brindar el mejor apoyo a los estudiantes, el personal y la comunidad. Su retroalimentación ayuda a dar forma a decisiones importantes sobre financiamiento, programas y recursos.

📌 Encuesta LCAP: Haga clic aquí para participar

Encuesta sobre Teléfonos Celulares

Un cambio reciente en la ley de California requiere que los distritos escolares establezcan una política para "limitar o prohibir" el uso de teléfonos celulares en el campus. Esta política entrará en vigor el próximo año escolar y su opinión es esencial.

📌 Encuesta en inglés: Participa aquí
📌 Encuesta en español: Participa aquí

La encuesta es breve (solo seis preguntas) y toma menos de cinco minutos. ¡Gracias por ayudar a dar forma al futuro de nuestra escuela! 📱🚫

Black Knowledge Bowl

¡Prepárate para una noche emocionante de historia, cultura y competencia en el Black Knowledge Bowl!

🗓 Cuándo: Jueves 21 de febrero, 6:00 PM
📍 Dónde: Eastside High School

Los estudiantes de AVHSD demostrarán sus conocimientos sobre la historia y los logros afroamericanos. ¡No te pierdas la oportunidad de animar a los participantes de EHS!

PROM 2025

¡Ya estamos planeando el Baile de Prom! 🎉

✨ Tema: Rio Revel
📍 Lugar: Pabellón H.W. Hunter en la Feria del Valle del Antílope
📅 Fecha: 3 de mayo de 2025

Los Juniors y Seniors que deseen asistir deben entregar sus formularios de permiso antes de poder comprar boletos. 📌 Los formularios están disponibles en la Oficina de Actividades o en este enlace.

Paquetes de Información para Seniors

Los paquetes de información para Seniors ya están disponibles y se distribuirán en las clases. Este paquete contiene fechas importantes para:

✅ Graduación
✅ Ensayos de graduación
✅ Grad Night
✅ Prom
✅ Expectativas de asistencia y comportamiento

📌 Revisa el paquete digital aquí: Haz clic aquí

Eventos Atléticos

Los deportes de invierno están en pleno apogeo con baloncesto, fútbol y lucha. ¡Asegúrese de revisar el calendario de atletismo para conocer los horarios de los próximos juegos en casa!

Asistencia

📢 A partir de enero de 2025, los estudiantes deberán mantener al menos un 94% de asistencia durante el segundo semestre para poder participar en actividades como Prom, bailes, actuaciones y deportes. Esto incluye tardanzas y ausencias injustificadas.

Si un estudiante tiene una ausencia justificada, debe informarse en la Oficina de Asistencia. Para evitar ser marcado como ausente sin excusa, los padres/tutores deben enviar un correo electrónico a ehs-attendance@avhsd.org o llamar al 661-946-3800 ext. 1045.

Apoyo Académico

📚 Tutoría disponible:

✅ Después de clases: Lunes, miércoles, jueves y viernes de 3:40 p.m. a 4:30 p.m.
✅ Antes de clases: Lunes a viernes de 7:40 a.m. a 8:40 a.m.
✅ Saturday School: Fechas publicadas para los trimestres 3 y 4.

📌 No pierdas la oportunidad de recibir apoyo y mejorar tu rendimiento académico.

¡Que tengan una gran semana, Leones! 🦁💙

Atentamente,

Blake Stanford
Director de EHS

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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/

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.

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.

Quarter 3 Saturday Schools will be as follows:

January 25- https://forms.gle/8faWrvEiK5JmsUuz5

February 1- https://forms.gle/CAD6As9VxipQztW46

February 22- https://forms.gle/5EnUKY7VDGA3cTvYA

March 8- https://forms.gle/w4HTnzpkoxzoaSeH7

March 15- Super Saturday -https://forms.gle/sCLN9ahP5cj7V51y9

March 22- https://forms.gle/rch7wpTXMsV66ypT6

Quarter 4 Saturday Schools will be as follows:

April 5- https://forms.gle/c1QJzEK53QZxdjmr9

April 12- https://forms.gle/2hWBsy7AnH7MZMzz8

April 19- https://forms.gle/U4NBUgKoZYNLm7QN8

April 26- https://forms.gle/xM9pXepAw6AkLqpM8

May 3- https://forms.gle/XyPXoBMTphQJm59u8

May 10- https://forms.gle/BkYnB8j2xZ1tXNqf6

May 17 Super Saturday -https://forms.gle/xgKPGeuTV9QnfBS58

May 31- https://forms.gle/d4XWo3CKFY6GLEydA

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.