EVHS Weekly Announcements

Upcoming Dates:

Friday, November 8 - No School, Staff Development

Monday, November 11 - No School, Staff Development

Wednesday, November 27 - No School, Staff Development

Thursday and Friday, November 28 & 29 - No School, Thanksgiving Break

Families are encouraged to complete an Educational Benefits Application. Your children may qualify! Applications are now open.

While meals are free for all students, all families are highly encouraged to complete an Application for Educational Benefits. Your approved application provides critical funding to our school district. This compensatory aid helps increase funding for teachers, paraprofessionals and social workers to include math and reading support. An approval for educational benefits also allows families to receive discounted Activities/Community Education fees. Learn more about the Educational Benefits Program.

Questions or concerns: ask our Nutrition Services department at Nutrition@district196.org or 651-683-6958.

Parents, if you’d like to keep up with your student’s grades on Schoology, but don’t want to log in every day, you can set up an automatic e-mail from Schoology to go to your e-mail once a week.

If you are interested, here are the directions:

- Log in to Schoology as a parent. https://app.schoology.com/login

If you haven’t yet created an account, go here: Creating a Parent Schoology Account

- After you are logged in, click on your name near the upper right corner of your screen. A drop down will open up. Click on your student’s name. That gets you into their account.

- Now click on their name that in in the upper right hand corner of the screen. When the dropdown opens up, click on SETTINGS to get in to the settings of their account.

- There should now be two tabs that appear near the upper left part of your screen. One is NOTIFICATIONS and one is ACCOUNT SETTINGS. Click on NOTIFICATIONS.

- Here you can choose what notifications you want to receive. For example, you can choose e-mail Summary ON, and WEEKLY; then choose the day of the week and what time you’d like the email (ex: click on Friday and choose 2pm - that way you know going into the weekend what they may need to catch up on; it also lets you give them a “Good Job” going in to the weekend if everything is looking good).

- If you have more than one student, you’ll need to repeat the process for each student.

After School Expectations

• Supervision Required:

If staying after school, students must be with an Eastview staff member.

• If waiting to participate in an activity:

Check in with the after school supervisor and sit at the C1 tables.

• If waiting for transportation or an event to start:

Wait in the west door vestibule or outside.

• Leave Building:

All other students must leave by 2:45pm.

Activity Bus Information

• Available: For students in after school activities.
• Bus Departure: Leaves at 4:45pm.
• Pass Required: Request pass from Mr. Arrale or Ms. Kulyas.

EVHS World Languages Department is looking for host families for international exchange students. To learn more, please contact Liz Perona, Spanish instructor, elizabethperona@gmail.com. Open your home to new cultures and new friendships!

Attention current 10th and 11th grade students: It’s time to think ahead to ahead to spring break 2026 where you could visit Paris and Spain! Register today using THIS LINK and encourage your friends to join you on this incredible journey to the City of Lights and the Wonders of Spain! You’ve studied the history and geography, now travel and experience the culture of these destinations. Contact Dr. Beach to learn more, todd.beach@district196.org

Are you looking for some new Eastview apparel? Look no further than the Eastview School Store. Our online store is open and ready to take your order. We have a variety of apparel items that can be ordered online at https://eastview-school-store.square.site/ and picked up at Eastview’s west security desk between the hours of 7:30 and 3:30. You will receive an email when your order is ready for pick up. Usually within 24-48 hours. In the spirt of Homecoming week, the store will also be open during lunch September 24, 25 and 26th to allow students to stop by and make a purchase. The school store is located at the east end of the commons. Please contact Andrea Mohr if you have any questions.

To opt in to EVHS and District 196 text messages, text Y to 67587. Carrier messaging rates may apply.

The Eastview Cross Country Teams will compete on Thursday the 24th of October at Valley Wood Golf Course on McAndrews road and Pilot Knob.

The boys will run at 3:30 and the Girls at 4:15. This race determines who advances to the state tournament. Come watch us run!

Do you shop at Gerten’s? The EVHS Choir is selling poinsettias, wreaths, holiday arrangements and GIFT CARDS from Gerten’s as a way of fundraising for our Greece Tour this Spring Break. Scan below and enter 660 to see products. If you want to make sure a specific student gets credit for your order, there is a place you can enter their name. Orders must be placed by Oct. 24; products will be delivered Nov. 25. Thank you for your support!

Students can benefit from an opportunity for academic support every Wednesday afternoon from 2:40pm – 4:15pm in the flex room located in the learning commons. Students are supported to complete their schoolwork learning in a supervised setting. In addition students can also utilize the WIN program to make up tests they may have missed. Students can get this approved through their teacher ahead of time and the test will be ready for them to take during WIN. Faculty and staff are available along with upper-class peer tutors (especially skilled in Mathematics). Students will identify their priorities (“What I Need” or “What’s Important Now”), create a plan for the most efficient use of their time, celebrate their accomplishments, and leave with a plan for continued success. Students do not need to sign up in advance for WIN Time. We do ask that students plan to be there for the start at 2:40pm so they can benefit from the full support. We will keep a log of students and their engagement (arrival/departure time and their focus/work while they are there). For students needing transportation home, activity buses will be available departing at 4:45pm.

Attention Parents: Not all textbooks were returned at the end of last school year. Please take a moment to check your shelves and desks for any textbooks that need to be returned for use by this year’s students. All materials can be dropped off in the Learning Commons during school hours.

Thank you for your assistance!

The Flash is Eastview's weekly student news production and the 4Cast is Eastview's bi-weekly student announcements newscast.

Check out the latest of both newscasts here.

Are you a Senior parent? Come join in the fun of planning your senior’s last hurrah of their year - the overnight senior party!

This is a time-honored tradition after graduating, giving seniors the chance to party at the school one last time after graduation. The night is full of games and activities, fun with friends, and the chance to win prizes.

This night can’t happen without a LOT of help from senior parents. The more people involved, the less time spent by each parent for planning and helping.

Join us on Tuesday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Commons area. Our first task will be deciding on a theme. We’ll also have information on all of the committees, and you can commit to taking on a small task, or helping lead a committee. We specifically are looking for help with fundraising and fundraising event planning.

If you can’t commit to planning, but have connections to local businesses who may help with items for the event or helping to fund the event, that help is also very much welcomed.

Look for more information in the future for how you can help out planning the party of the year!

Questions? Reach out to Trace Ulland (tjulland@gmail.com or 952-240-0594) or Andrea Spessard (andrealeap76@gmail.com or 612-237-7756).

The deadline for submitting your senior photo to the yearbook is NOVEMBER 15th, 2024.

Click here for Instructions for Senior Portrait Submission

To maximize the consistency of each senior portrait, our yearbook staff will be utilizing a vertical

"head/shoulder" photo. No props (athletic equipment, instruments, etc.) and no SnapChat filters will be

permitted. This type of portrait allows us to provide consistency in our photos, as well as offer the most clarity in space provided for each senior. The yearbook staff reserves the right to crop any submitted picture to meet these expectations.

Class of 2025: Mark your calendars! Join us on Tuesday, October 29th from 7:30am-3:00pm in the Learning Commons for our annual College Application Planning Workshop: Eastview Goes to College!

School Counselors and College Admission Reps will be available all day to help you with college applications.

Counselors met with all freshmen during their Social Studies classes on October 15th to share information about credits, counseling resources available to students and families, and how to start high school strong. We will then be meeting with all freshmen one-on-one at some point during Quarter 2. Freshmen were able to sign up for this 1:1 appointment during our seminar day.

There are only two weeks left to sign up! This year, Eastview will offer the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Career Exploration Assessment for all 11th and 12th graders on Thursday, November 14 during periods 1-5. This assessment offers a unique opportunity for students to learn about themselves and plan a path for their future after high school. The ASVAB also provides a Military Entrance Score (AFQT) for students who may be interested in perusing a career in the military. You can find more information about this assessment at the ASVAB Career Exploration Program website.

There is no cost to take the ASVAB. Interested students should complete this form by Monday, November 4th. Students will be notified of their confirmed registration on Tuesday, November 5th. If you have any questions, please contact Suze Fulford at susanne.fulford@district196.org or 952-431-8915.

• Senior College Application Day - UPDATED DATE

• Tuesday, October 29th – Periods 1-7 and until 3:00 PM

• Flex Room - Learning Commons

• Receive assistance on your applications, essays, and the college admission process from Counselors and Admission Representatives.

• October is Minnesota Goes to College Month – some waive fees!

• Paying for College - Financial Aid Night

• Monday, November 18th at 6:30 pm in the PAC

• Presented by Financial Aid Professional

Senior Seminar

Counselors will meet with all seniors during their Social Studies classes on September 20th to share information about post-high school planning and steps in the college application process. We will then be meeting with all seniors one on one at some point during the remainder of Quarter 1. We will have all our seniors sign up for this 1:1 appointment during our seminar day.

• Presentation

• EVHS College Application Process

• EVHS Transcript Request Process - with our new payment system, the district is still working out the process to order transcripts. We appreciate your patience as we work out the details.

Financial Aid Updates

The Department of Education has changed the FAFSA launch date to December 1. The hope is that the delay allows any glitches to be resolved in advance.

Need help understanding the financial aid options for college? Attend free virtual sessions for high school students and families offered by a collaborative of financial aid experts starting October 1. All sessions will have interpretation in Spanish, Somali and Hmong. Students who attend any of the sessions will be entered into a $1,000 scholarship drawing. For session dates, topics and to register, visit https://bit.ly/RSFAFSA. Contact tpribnow@ecmc.org with any questions.

COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, AND MILTARY VISITS START

Prior to the university/college visits students should stop by the Counseling Office and get a pass to attend. The university/college visits are small group meetings typically lasting 20/30 minutes. These admission reps are often times the same people that review college applications, it's a great connection for students. Military visits are during the lunch hour in Student Services.

Park Nicollet’s Growing Through Grief counselor, Jenny Simmonds, will be offering a weekly grief group for Eastview students who have experienced the death of a significant family member (parent, sibling, caregiver, etc.). If your teen is living with loss and you think they could benefit from participating in a grief group, please contact Molly Wellik at molly.wellik@district196.org and we will connect with your student regarding their interest.

GOT SPIRIT? LETS HEAR IT!

Join Eastview Sideline Cheer for the 2024-2025 Basketball Season!

We have openings for enthusiastic cheerleaders to support our boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams. Cheering at all the home games, as well as all postseason tournament games.

Eligibility: Open to all EVHS students (grades 9-12) for the 2024-2025 school year, regardless of gender.

Tryout Dates: Please see the dates listed below. We can’t wait to meet you!

Sign Up: Scan the QR code to complete your tryout registration via our Google form.

Open Gym

Date: Sunday October 20, 2024

Time: 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Location: East Commons

*optional but encouraged

Tryout Information Meeting

Date: Sunday October 20, 2024

Time: 6:45pm to 7:30pm

Location: C250 (2nd floor)

*optional but encouraged

*parents/guardians invited to attend

Tryout Dates

Monday October 21, 6:30pm to 9pm - South Gym (material/skills learning)

Thursday October 24, 6:30pm to 9pm - South Gym (material/skills learning)

Monday October 28, 6:30pm to 9pm - South Gym (final tryout/judge performance)

If you have any questions, or the tryout dates conflict with your schedule please contact Sideline Cheer Coach LaShelle Walters at LaShelle.Walters@gmail.com

We are so excited to meet you!

Go Lightning!

Boys volleyball instructional open gyms start next week. If you’re interested in boys volleyball, it’s a great chance to learn the game and play some games while you do it. The competitive season is in the spring. If you’re interested or have questions, visit the boys volleyball website or contact Head Coach Ryan Dehnel. (Ryan.dehnel@district196.org)

Our captains are hosting fall captains practice for new and returning players at Valleywood Golf Course on Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30, and Sundays from 11:00-12:30. Bring your golf bag, and meet our captains on the putting green for some chipping, putting, and range ball hitting. See Mr. Currie with any questions.

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Eastview’s literary arts magazine Voices will have its first meeting of the year on Monday, October 28th in A304 at 2:40pm. All who are interested in graphic design, layout, written pieces and art forms of all kinds are welcome!! We’d love some new faces and ideas and will be talking about our submissions drives and plans for this year’s magazine. Snacks provided! If you’re interested and can’t make it, see Ms. S. in A308 to get your name and information added to our Schoology group!

See you on Monday, Oct. 28th in A304 at 2:40pm!

Here is the schedule:

Tech Schedule for the Musical

Come and see what all the fun is about! A great way to meet new friends! Tons of laughs! Amazing music! Games and guest speaker!

Every other Monday we meet at South Suburban Church from 6:30-8:30. Monday Oct 7 – Everyone is welcome!

Advantage ACT Prep Course (grades 10-12)

Tue | Oct 29-Dec 3 | 5:45-8:45 p.m. | 4 sessions | $180 | DHMS

Ghosts and Goblins (ages 6-16)

Wed | Oct 30 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | $36 | FRMS

Eastview High School's announcements are sent out bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays. An announcement archive can be found at www.evhs.district196.org.

Email: Eastview@district196.org
Website: evhs.district196.org
Location: 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: 952-431-8900
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Twitter: @EVHSLightning