East Central

With May now upon us, the testing barrage is nearly over with AP testing starting the week of May 6th and finishing right before finals week. The talent show was a great success; Senior Scholarship Awards Night, May 15th, and Senior Oscars, May 28th, will round out our special nights in May. Graduation is on June 2nd. Information has gone home regarding tickets, yard signs, etc. Please contact us if you have any questions.

In athletics, spring sports continue to find success with our girls and boys track teams achieving personal bests week after week. Tennis, golf, softball, and baseball also have continued to win both in the EIAC and beyond. As seasons come to a close this month, we're excited to see some outstanding post seasons for our student-athletes.

In the arts, show and concert choirs, both received Gold ratings at State ISSMA Competition in April. And, choir and art will host a showcase, Sunday, May 19th in our Performing Arts Center. It's been another fantastic year in the arts at EC!

This past weekend Social Studies and English teams competed in the Academic State Finals at Purdue University. Our Social Studies team who hasn't graced the Super Bowl stage since 1996 finished 3rd, and out English team winners 2 of the last four years finished 4th. We're very proud of their efforts and achievements.

Lastly, our culminating philanthropic activity this year will be Friday, May 10th with Riley night hosted here at the high school from 7PM-1AM. All proceeds will serve the efforts of Riley Children's Hospital. The giving spirit of our students, staff, and community continues to shine through as the 2018-2019 school year comes to a close.

“No leader is worth his salt who won’t set up the chairs.” Peter Drucker

Respectfully,

Tom Black

Rhonda Murdock - rmurdock@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us

The end of the school year is quickly approaching and the Guidance Department continues to monitor students’ grades and work on schedules for the following year. We encourage students to be diligent with their progress in classes and utilize supports that are available.

Key items per grade:

Seniors:

The senior class is making final preparations for college, apprenticeship programs, and military. Scholarship applications have also been forwarded to student email accounts for them to access and will continue to be forwarded until the end of the year. Ivy Tech will be coming in to meet with our seniors in April and May for any senior that does not have a plan in place after graduation. Ivy Tech will also be reviewing the details of their new partnership with NKU with seniors. A google form was sent to the seniors to indicate interest in meeting with Ivy Tech.

Juniors:

The junior class is tasked with getting SAT and/or ACT testing completed this year for college applications at the start of their senior year.

Sophomores and Freshmen:

Sophomore and freshmen classes are encouraged to focus on their grades to build a strong transcript which will enable the most opportunities to them. Sophomores were given their PSAT results in class presentations. They were also set up with Khan Academy which provides an individualized test prep for them to use based on their PSAT results.

As with any time in the school year we are available to meet with students individually to support academic and emotional needs. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Rhonda Murdock, MSW, L.S.W

812-576-4811 ext. 11912

**National Honor Society Tutoring in the Library

Every Tuesday and Thursday 3pm-4pm.

**Do you have a study hall? Talk to your counselor about peer-to-peer tutoring during study hall.

**Talk to your teachers. Teachers arrive daily at 7:30am and could possibly help you before or after school.

**KhanAcademy.org Completely free online educational videos in all core classes.

**AskRose.org / (877) ASK-ROSE 24/7 homework help (Ran by the students of Rose Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN).

Dear Parents,

I often find myself wondering where time goes. Every year seems to go by a little faster than the previous. There are really only 17 school days left...simply hard to believe. As we prepare for the final countdown, I wanted to share a couple of items with you.

• Final Exams will be administered May 22 - 24. Students are expected to be at school normal hours for final exams. Final exams are NOT administered early (please do not ask).
• Chromebooks will be collected after the last final exam on May 24.
• Our academic awards program will be held on May 28 along with the Senior Walk and Graduation Practice.

***Students may be excused from the last day of school on May 29th to complete a college visit, community service activity, teacher directed activity and/or a job-shadowing experience. The link below is the form that must be turned in by May 17 for those that wish to participate. Students will also receive this form in their English class.
May 29 Permission Form

Purdue Polytechnic Richmond will be hosting their annual Engineering Technology Camps on Thursday, May 30 and Tuesday, June 4 from 9:30am - 3:30pm. The program is the same on both dates, so students who register will choose the date that works for them. Students should only register for one (1) date.
Cost is $30 which includes kits, snacks, lunch, and t-shirts. Students can register at www.conf.purdue.edu/polyrichmond2019.
Students will learn about 3D printing, robotics, programmable logic controls, and introductory principles of engineering technology. Students who are currently (during the 2018-19 school year) in grades 8 - 12 are eligible to register. Although we appreciate their interest, rising Junior High and Elementary School students are not eligible to register. To help clarify:
The link below is a flyer for further information. Space is limited, so encourage students to register soon.
If you have any questions, please call Christy at (765) 973-8328 or contact her at my Purdue email address: ctollett@purdue.edu.

ET Camp Flyer 2019

Ivy Tech is offering a FREE "IT Computing Summer Camp" for all current 8th, 9th, and 10th graders. It is a 2 day camp July 16 -17 that will focus on career opportunities in the high demand field of IT. There is a mandatory parent meeting next Monday, May 6 fo r interested families. Don't miss out on this great opportunity. Please see the attached brochure and application for additional information. The application is to be sent directly to Ivy Tech (see application details).
IT Summer Camp Info/App

Educationally,

Mrs. Rosfeld

jrosfeld@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us

TRADITIONAL 4-YEAR COLLEGE IS NOT FOR EVERYONE!
Over 2 million Hoosier adults need additional skills to compete in the 21st Century Workforce. To help more Hoosiers gain these skills, Indiana has created a new financial aid opportunity for working-age adults: the Workforce Ready Grant.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Workforce Ready Grant pays the tuition and mandatory fees for eligible high-value certificate programs at Ivy Tech Community College, Vincennes University or other approved providers. The grant is available for two (2) years and covers up to the number of credits required by the qualifying program. The grant does not cover courses that do not directly apply to the student’s certificate program. Program-specific fees and equipment are not covered.

QUALIFYING PROGRAMS

The qualifying high-value certificate programs were selected based on employer demand, wages, job placements and program completion rate. These programs are aligned with Indiana’s highest demand sectors:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Building & Construction
• Health Sciences
• IT & Business Services
• Transportation & Logistics

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for the grant, students must:

• Be age 18 years or older
• Be an Indiana resident and U.S. citizen or (eligible non-citizen)
• Have a high school diploma (or equivalent) but less then a college degree
• Enroll in a qualifying program at an eligible training provider
• File the FAFSA**
• Enroll full-time (typically four courses) if you are a Dependent Student**
• Enroll at least half-time (typically two courses) if you are an Independent Student**
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress**
• Meet any other minimum criteria established by the Commission

**Credit-Bearing programs only

HOW TO APPLY

• Visit the Next LevelJobs.org to connect with an eligible training provider
• Submit a complete and corrected FAFSA (please allow 5-7 business days for processing).
  • Applicants do no need to meet the April 15th deadline for state financial aid
  • The Workforce Ready Grant is not limited by family income

Congratulations to Grace Kraus and Michael Medlock

Roy Johnson - rjohnson@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us

Area 1 Dairy Cattle Judging CDE

On April 11 th , the Area 1 Dairy Cattle Judging CDE was held at a dairy farm in Decatur

County. East Central’s FFA Chapter had three teams that participated in the contest. The contest consisted of judging several different classes of dairy cattle and presenting oral reasons for their placing’s. The teams of John Kathman, Isaac Hartman, and Jacob Miller, along with Caleb Harper, Lloyd Darringer, and Sophie Callahan will be moving onto the state contest in May. Caleb Harper placed 12 th overall. The East Central FFA Chapter is proud of these results and wishes the best of luck to the team as they compete at the state level.

Area 1 Livestock Judging CDE

On April 11 th , the Area 1 Livestock Judging CDE was held at the Decatur County Fairgrounds. East Central’s FFA Chapter had two teams and one individual that participated in the contest. The contest consisted of various classes of animals that the participants had to evaluate, and then give oral reasons for certain classes. East Central’s top team placed 5 th and will be moving on the state competition. The team consisted of Bailey Grunkemeyer, Jared Callahan, Jacob Kuhn, and Heath Doll. Bailey Grunkemeyer was also the top member placing 1st . Good Job to all those who competed.

East Central Washes Away the Competition at Wildlife CDE

On Saturday April 13 th , eleven members competed at the Wildlife Habitat CDE Regional Qualifier at Southeastern Purdue Agricultural Center in Butlerville, IN. Members identified preserved animals, took a written exam, and evaluated wildlife habitats. Three teams competed. The team of Madison Shumate, Maddie Dawson, Alex Dudley, and Heath Doll placed 2 nd and the team of James Bulach, Jacob Robbins, and Alex Newport placed 3 rd . These teams will being moving on to the state contest on May 11 th . The team of Anna Loschiavo, Joseph Miller, Emma Gutfreund, and Bella Woodyard placed 7th. Good Job to everyone who competed!

Kelly Pettit - kpettit@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us

Tom Boyd - tboyd@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us

Senior engineering capstone students Zach Coon and Kyle Gutfreund, test the structural strength of their 3D printed phone case designed to replace a more expensive GoPro action camera.

New this year to the EC Engineering and Technology Department are Hydraulic and Pneumatic trainers. These training modules enable students to learn how these systems work and how they can be manipulated to perform various tasks. These trainers broaden the students practical knowledge that will help them to understand more complex machinery in the future.

Principles of Engineering students are currently involved in creating Vex Robotic Test beds. This project gives them an introduction to Machine Control where they will connect multiple analog and digital inputs and outputs. Testing these inputs and outputs will give them the background knowledge needed to construct a more complex robotic device that can be remotely controlled. This remote controlled device will have to perform a series of tasks and be put through challenges. The creator's skill and creativity will be put to the test to succeed.

Shelly Anderson - sanderson@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us

The English Academic Team qualified for the IASP Indiana Academic Super Bowl competition, and they will compete at Purdue University’s Loeb Playhouse on Saturday, May 4. The competition team is Captain Molly Graham, Hannah Weiler, Jackson Ketcham, and Aly Bailey, and they are supported by their fellow teammates Nicole Crawley, Grace Lyness, Paige Lyness, and Lara Moster. This year marks the fourth time in four years that the English Team has reached the state meet, placing 1st in 2018, 3rd in 2017, and 1st in 2016.

The competition is a big moment for the two seniors. Captain Molly Graham said, “I’m excited about going to the state meet for the fourth time with my team. I love working with my peers, though I’m sad it will all be over for me this week.” Senior Hannah Weiler said, “I’m really excited to experience my first Academic Super Bowl. Mrs. Trossman, my teammates, and I have made some great memories and I definitely wish I would have participated all four years.”

This year’s contest theme is “The Fertile Crescent,” which for the English Team includes the Sumerian story The Epic of Gilgamesh, the Egyptian short stories “The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor” and “The Tale of Sinuhe,” and five Hebrew psalms.

The Social Studies team also qualified for the Academic Super Bowl. Led by team captain Dylan Schutte, the team consists of Elizabeth Busha, Sara Hartley, Luciano Montazemi, and Oliver Moster. The team is coached by Mr. Tim Maluvac.

The Social Studies team spent many hours studying the history of Ancient Egypt, covering everything from the pantheon of the gods to pharaonic succession to art and architecture. It has been since 1993 that the Social Studies team participated in the state meet. Captain Dylan Schutte said, “We collectively are thrilled that our group efforts and hard work have gotten us this far and we hope to go further this weekend at state.”

Brenda Osman bosman@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us

Introduction to Fashion and Textiles: The Fashion Students are currently finishing their sewing projects for this semester. We will be posting pictures in the May Newsletter of our completed projects. The students have learned many additional skills and techniques about sewing this semester.

Advanced Child Development: The students in the Advanced Child Development Classes completed their “Playschool” experience for 3-5 year old children on Tuesdays and Thursdays in April. The Playschool is operated just like a preschool and the children participate in both large group instruction as well as working through centers around the room ranging from dramatic play, science and math activities, crafts and a healthy snack. The Playschool Graduation was held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. The entire program is an outstanding experience for both the preschoolers and the high school students to understand the operating of a child care program as well as understanding how preschoolers development socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually. We would to thank the parents/caregivers who brought the children to our school for each session. We appreciate your time and support!

FCCLA News:

The month of April is a very busy month for the East Central FCCLA. We held our annual FCCLA Banquet where we recognized members and officers for their hard work and dedication to the organization. The outstanding members and officers are as follows:

East Central FCCLA Chapter Red Rose Recipients

You Make a Difference Award: Colin Bley, Ethan Bley, Mykenzie Fields, Helen Grimm, Emilee Green, Rylie Hillgrove, Addison Orndorff, Alivia Orndorff, Natalie Schnell, Chassidy Stewart, Jenna Stewart, Michaela Wesseling, Alyssa Wilhelm, Chloe Wiseman, Bella Woodyard,

Letter Winners: Sophie Allen, Alexis Cappel, Avery Daniels, Maria Deddens, Bianca Fliehman, Emma Greene, Maddy Hamon, Amelia Hartman, Elizabeth Hoffman, Maggie Hoog, Faith Knueven, Paige Lyness, Mia Klem, Maycey Lewis, Haley McAdams, Lara Moster, Stephany Phillips, Karly Scholl, Janae Siebert, Megan Sierra, Olivia Stenger, Alexa Stowasser, Alyssa Towles, Danielle Velazquez, Josie Volpenhein, Laura Watson, Samantha Weidner, Emma Wilhelm, Jill Wilhelm, Maddie Zurweller

Outstanding Member Patches: Alli Beard, Kerala Carter, Logan Cox, Danny Deddens, Jack Deddens, Jenna Doll, Britney Dole, Natalie Douthit, Molly Graham, Eva Grimm, Jocelyn Hylton, Lacey Kelly, Natalie Klei, John Lake, Hannah Lauck, Hayley Lewis, Madison Miller, Katelynn Osman, Camryn Randolph, Eve Rosenberger, Jessica Stenger, Emily Taylor, Alyssa Thomas, Lydia Trabel, Meghan Vinson, Hannah Weiler

We would also like to thank our outstanding seniors for all of their hard work over the years to our chapter!

They are as follows: Alli Beard, Alexis Cappel, Kerala Carter, Logan Cox, Britney Dole, Jenna Doll, Hannah Dragan, Molly Graham, Eva Grimm, Maddy Hamon, Natalie Kuhn, Hailey McAdams, Hannah McFarland, Eve Rosenberger, Chassidy Stewart, Jenna Stewart, Emily Taylor, Hannah Weiler, Samantha Weidner, and Michaela Wesseling

A huge thank you to our 2018-2019 Chapter Officer Team!

We also elected FCCLA Chapter Officers for the 2019-2020 School Year and they are as follows:

Congratulations to our new officer team!

Lydia Trabel; President

Maria Deddens; Vice President

Natalie Klei; Secretary

Madison Miller; Treasurer

Camryn Randolph; Student Adviser

Maddie Zurweller; VP of Community Service

Jocelyn Hylton; VP of Communication

Lara Moster; VP of Competitive Events

Lacey Kelly; VP of Development

Janae Siebert; VP of Individual Programs

Paige Lyness & Josie Volpenhein; VP of Membership

Alyssa Thomas; VP of National Programs

Hannah Laymon; VP of Public Relations

Stephany Phillips; VP of Recognition

Emma Greene; VP of State Programs

Kaytlin Richmond and Becca Tupper; Freshman Representatives

Melissa Gulasy - mgulasy@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us

The end of the year is quickly approaching and students and the art department

are reflecting and celebrating the talented students here at ECHS with an art

show coordinating with Mrs. Tanner’s Spring Corus Concert. Over 500

submissions of artwork from all mediums. Students, parents, friends, and faculty

can come and see the show from 12 to 4 on Sunday, May 19. Everyone is

welcome to attend the chorus concert as well.

Lauren White - lrwhite@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us

La fin de l’année: It’s Finally Here?!

It’s already May! How did we get here so fast? It feels like we started the 2018-2019 school year only yesterday. It has been an amazing year for French students at East Central. We have learned about French foods, discussed French culture and politics, and we’ve been reading our hearts out (en français, of course!). I am very proud of my students and their achievements this school year.

A major accomplishment that my levels 1 and 2 have been able to achieve is reading novels in French. My French 1s completed their first novel in quarter three (Jean-Paul et ses bons amis). They learned about Jean-Paul and his crazy adventures to avoid cleaning his room and play soccer with his friends. We had some discussions and we focused on reading the novel for enjoyment instead of only reading to learn vocabulary (although they did build upon their already expanding vocabulary!). My French 2s are currently reading through their second novel of the year, Les nuits mystérieuses à Lyon. We have weekly discussions over the chapters we read and we learn more about French culture in context of the book each Friday. “The story is interesting to read and not as predictable as others we have read before,” one of my students said about the book. I am thrilled that they are able to read books IN FRENCH that actually keep their interest. It’s pretty cool, if I do say so myself.

I haven’t forgotten my fantastic French 3s and 4s. This year’s group of upper level French have taken on F200/250 offered by Indiana University. It has been quite a challenging years for them, but I am so proud of how much they have accomplished since day one. I am truly going to miss my seniors when they walk out of my class for the last time! As seniors completing level 3 or 4, they will receive a special pin to wear on their gowns. A picture of the pins are below. It is a great honor to complete three to four levels in French and I hope that this reminds them of all they have achieved the past three to four years! Je suis si fière de mes étudiants!

This year has been a whirlwind of ups and downs all around. As I reflect on the year, I realize how much my students have grown in their acquisition of the French language. At the start of the year, my French 1 students could only copy words off my walls. Now they are writing full length sentences with little assistance. They are reading full length articles that use complex language that I have never given to a level 1 class before. They are even able to talk about specific topics IN FRENCH! Using comprehensible input has truly changed my outlook on teaching a foreign language. I am eager to continue teaching this way and see how far my students go in their French language learning adventures! On y va!

Juanita Reinshagen - jreinshagen@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us

Donna Tanner - dtanner@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us

Congratulations to the choir department on their outstanding performances at the Group I ISSMA State Qualifying contest on Saturday, April 28th at Franklin Central High School. Our show choir and concert choir received gold ratings in their singing and their sight-reading. Well done!

Mark Foster mfoster@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us

Fred Boger fboger@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us

The Physical Education Department teamed up with the Guidance Department in setting up a day to present and discuss Teen Dating Violence. Representatives from Safe Passage came in to share information on recognizing healthy and unhealthy relationships. Types of abuse can be physical, emotional, verbal, digital and sexual. Students were given ways on how to recognize this and how to help themselves, a friend, or a peer.

Detective Carl Pieczonka spoke with all health classes on Tuesday, April 30th. Carl is with the drug enforcement division for Dearborn County. Officer Pieczonka was extremely informative as well as very engaging in discussing different drug issues. He also shared some of his personal experiences in dealing with these situations/offenders. The presentation was very interactive. Students appreciated Officer Pieczonka's approachable and informative demeanor.

Tim Maluvac - tmaluvac@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us

Mr. Lamb’s Biology classes dissected fetal pigs to gain a better understanding of the anatomy and physiology of mammals. The body systems of a pig are very similar to that of a human which helps students get a deeper understanding of their own body systems and how they function.

Mr. Maluvac's Anatomy & Physiology students dissected a sheep's heart, lung, and liver. They will be challenged to identify these parts and list their functions on a lab practical in a few weeks.

Steve Lewis - slewis@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us

Congratulations to Courtney Drury, Rayna Roberts, Ysa Fox and Hayden Mobley for an outstanding job in the Spring 2019 Indiana Stock Market Program Competition in economics class. Around 200 teams from area high schools in southeastern Indiana competed for 10-weeks to see who would come out on top.

Courtney and Rayna captured first place while Ysa and Hayden picked up third place.

Both teams will receive cash prizes. Great job!

Julie Ernst - jernst@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us

Don Stonefield - dstonefield@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us

https://ectrojansathletics.com/

2019-2020 Sports Physicals sponsored by Beacon Orthopedics is this Wednesday, May 8 (3pm-6pm). Please click on the following link below to go to Final Forms and to register and update your child's information. East Central High School Athletic Department now requires all students to register for athletics and complete physical forms on Final Form. Students must take the printed physical forms with them. The cost is $20.

https://sunmandearborn-in.finalforms.com/

Students and parents, download the REMIND app and text @weareec to number 81010 for messages and alerts from the high school. (This is NOT for school closings and delays.)

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