EHS Principal's Update:Week 22

Hello Lions,

Week 22 is here! This week, is National School Counselors Appreciation week. We honor and appreciate our incredible school counselors for the vital role they play in supporting our students' academic, social, and emotional success. 💙 From guiding students through academic challenges to providing a listening ear and helping them plan for the future, our counselors make a lasting impact every single day.

Please take a moment to thank our amazing counseling team for their dedication and hard work. A kind word or note of appreciation goes a long way! Thank you Mrs. Stanford, Mrs. Ebeltoft, Mr. Herron, Ms. Becarria, Mr. Pelczar, Ms. Perez, Ms. Marquez, and Ms. Vital for all the hardwork you do in supporting our students.

There’s NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, 2/5/2025 for students. While you enjoy the day off, our amazing staff will be diving into professional development, gaining new skills to support student success.

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!

¡La Semana 22 ya está aquí! 🎉

📚 Semana de Apreciación a los Consejeros Escolares 💙

Esta semana celebramos y agradecemos a nuestros increíbles consejeros escolares por el papel vital que desempeñan en el éxito académico, social y emocional de nuestros estudiantes. Desde guiarlos a través de desafíos académicos hasta brindarles apoyo y ayudarlos a planificar su futuro, nuestros consejeros marcan la diferencia todos los días.

Por favor, tómense un momento para agradecer a nuestro increíble equipo de consejería por su dedicación y arduo trabajo. ¡Una palabra amable o una nota de agradecimiento significa mucho! 💙 Un gran ¡GRACIAS! a la Sra. Stanford, Sra. Ebeltoft, Sr. Herron, Srta. Becarria, Sr. Pelczar, Srta. Pérez, Srta. Márquez y Srta. Vital por todo su esfuerzo en apoyar a nuestros estudiantes.

🚨 No Hay Escuela – Miércoles, 5 de Febrero de 2025 🚨
Recuerden que los estudiantes no tendrán clases el miércoles 5 de febrero. Mientras disfrutan su día libre, nuestro increíble personal participará en desarrollo profesional para seguir adquiriendo habilidades que beneficien a nuestros estudiantes.

📝 Encuesta LCAP

¡La Encuesta LCAP ya está disponible y queremos escuchar sus opiniones! 🗣️ Esta es su oportunidad de compartir comentarios sobre cómo nuestra escuela puede apoyar mejor a los estudiantes, al personal y a la comunidad. Su opinión es clave para tomar decisiones importantes sobre financiamiento, programas y recursos.

• 📌 Encuesta LCAP: Haga clic aquí

📵 Encuesta Sobre el Uso de Teléfonos Celulares

Un nuevo cambio en la ley de California requiere que los distritos escolares establezcan una política para "limitar o prohibir" el uso de teléfonos celulares por parte de los estudiantes en la escuela. Esta política entrará en vigor el próximo año escolar, y su opinión es esencial para ayudar a darle forma.

Por favor, tómese unos minutos para completar esta importante encuesta antes del 15 de febrero de 2025 y comparta sus pensamientos sobre este tema.

• Encuesta en Inglés: https://bit.ly/AVUHSDMDPS
• Encuesta en Español: https://bit.ly/AVUHSDMTPSS

¡Necesitamos la mayor cantidad de participantes posible! 📢 Por favor, complete la encuesta y anime a estudiantes, personal y padres a hacer lo mismo. ¡Solo toma cinco minutos!

✨ Black Knowledge Bowl

¡Prepárense para una noche emocionante de historia, cultura y competencia en el Black Knowledge Bowl! 🏆📚 Acompáñennos el jueves 21 de febrero a las 6:00 PM en Eastside High School, donde los estudiantes de AVHSD demostrarán su conocimiento sobre la historia y los logros de la comunidad afroamericana. ¡No se pierdan la oportunidad de apoyar a nuestros participantes de EHS en esta gran final!

🎭 Prom 2025 – "Rio Revel"

¡Ya estamos preparando todo para el Prom! 🎉 Este año, el evento tendrá lugar en el H.W. Hunter Pavilion en Antelope Valley Fairgrounds el 3 de mayo de 2025. Juniors y Seniors que deseen asistir deberán presentar su formulario de permiso antes de poder comprar boletos. Los formularios ya 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 incluye fechas importantes para la graduación, ensayos de graduación, Senior Grad Night, Prom, así como expectativas de asistencia y comportamiento para estos eventos. Revisar el paquete digital aquí: Enlace. Esperamos que esto ayude con la planificación.

Eventos Deportivos

¡Los deportes de invierno están en plena marcha! 🏀⚽🤼‍♂️ No olviden revisar el calendario de atletismo para conocer los horarios de los próximos juegos en casa.

Asistencia Escolar

A medida que avanza el segundo semestre, recuerden que la asistencia regular es clave para el éxito de los estudiantes. A partir de enero de 2025, los estudiantes deberán mantener un mínimo del 94% de asistencia para participar en actividades como Prom, bailes, eventos y deportes. Si un estudiante tiene una ausencia justificada, debe informarla a la oficina de asistencia. Los estudiantes que no cumplan con el requisito de asistencia podrán recuperar inasistencias y tardanzas asistiendo a la Escuela de Sábado. Además, durante el horario de clases, todos los estudiantes de EHS deben tener un On Campus Pass firmado por un miembro del personal para evitar ser marcados como ausentes sin justificación.

Para justificar ausencias, los padres/tutores pueden enviar un correo a: ehs-attendance@avhsd.org
O llamar a la Oficina de Asistencia de EHS al: 661-946-3800 ext. 1045 ¡Gracias por su apoyo para fomentar la asistencia y el compromiso de los estudiantes!

Apoyo Académico

Como siempre, ofrecemos tutoría para los estudiantes que necesiten apoyo académico:

🕒 Tutoría Después de Clases:
📍 Lunes, miércoles, jueves y viernes – 3:40 PM - 4:30 PM

🕒 Tutoría Antes de Clases:
📍 Lunes a viernes – 7:40 AM - 8:40 AM

También, marquen sus calendarios con las fechas de la Escuela de Sábado para los trimestres 3 y 4. ¡Que tengan una gran semana, Leones!

Atentamente,

Blake Stanford
Director de EHS

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

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.

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/

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.

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.