EVHS Bi-Weekly Announcements

Upcoming Dates:

December 25 through January 2 - NO SCHOOL, Winter Break

January 15 - NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 19 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day

January 27 - NO SCHOOL - Data Analysis Day

Eastview High School is holding a Virtual Food Drive through Friday, December 20th. We are collecting cash, checks (made out to 360 Communities) and gift cards.

The cash and checks will go to local food shelves so they can buy in bulk and also buy fresh fruit, veggies, dairy and bread products without fear of them spoiling. We want to help support the 30,000+ people in Dakota County who are food insecure and rely on our local food shelves!

The gift cards (from Cub, Target, Walmart, Hy-Vee, gas stations and local restaurants like Culvers, Subway, Jimmy Johns, etc.) will help us support our EVHS students and families meet weekend food needs and transportation costs.

Students can bring donations to Advisory on Wednesday, December 13th and Wednesday, December 20th. Our goal is to raise $5000 for our community!

The need in our community is great…but our generosity and collective power to make a difference can be even greater! Let’s come together and do our part to help our neighbors in need. #letsgive #virtualfooddrive

FCCLA is collecting items to make Birthday In A Box Kits for those in need at 360 Communities and Ronald McDonald House to be able to celebrate birthdays. There will be collection boxes at the West Doors, In C139 or you can purchase items on our Amazon store, (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/MX4631Z4C0UN?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_mWZWgiD6djBAw).

Items needed include, box cake mixes, frosting, candles, balloons, cake pans, streamers, etc. Please e-mail Mia Battistone with any questions. Mia.battistone@district196.org

Are you looking for some great gift ideas? 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 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. Visit https://eastview-school-store.square.site/ to place your order today.

The greater Eastview community of parents, family members, and neighbors are invited to donate blood as part of the NHS-sponsored drive on Friday, January 19 from 8:00AM to 1:00PM in Eastview’s South Gym.

Donation registration is completely online @ http://www.redcrossblood.org/give/drive/driveSearch.jsp Type “eastview” (our sponsor code), in the search box and the follow the online prompts. See John Kelly in C232 or email at john.kelly@district196.org with questions.

Please keep in mind that there is no school on January 19, 2024. All ages 16+ are welcome to donate.

The Flash is Eastview's weekly student news production. Check out the December 13th episode here.

Eastview's 2023-2024 yearbooks are ordered through Josten's, and start at $90 + tax. You can order your yearbook here: Yearbook Orders

Eastview Softball will be selling $10 Pura Vida Bracelets with Eastview colors on Thursday morning in the West Commons from 7:00 – 7:30 AM. Cash, check, or Venmo will be accepted.

National Honor Society

Current sophomores and current juniors are eligible to complete a Candidate Form. It is strongly encouraged that the eligible candidate have a cumulative 3.8 GPA or higher.

Optional informational meetings will be held on Wednesday, March 6 at 7:10 AM OR 2:30 PM in C232. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to attend ONE of the meetings.

If a candidate is unable to attend an informational meeting, more info can be found here: https://sites.google.com/view/eastviewnhs/home

CANDIDACY FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THIS FORM BEFORE MARCH 22, 2024 AT 2:45 PM.

Responsibility matters, therefore, late Candidacy Forms will not be considered.

If you have questions, see Mr. Kelly in C232 or email him at john.kelly@district196.org

Seniors - photo submissions for the yearbook were due on November 10th.

Click here to see if your photo has been submitted

If your name is not on the list, please follow the instructions below.

Seniors who have their photos taken by an outside photographer should follow these instructions to submit their photo for the yearbook:

SAVE YOUR PHOTO as Last Name, First Name (i.e. Franchino, Rob). This is very important.

Then:

• Log on to: images.jostens.com
• Browse your device to select the photo you wish to upload.
• Enter information about the photo and contact information, in case the staff needs additional information.
• Click "Upload Chosen Images"

It's that easy!

Click here for more information

Students can serve detentions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:40-4:00pm in C135. A morning Detention from 6:30-7:35am in Student Services is another option Monday-Friday. Detention is a quiet study hall where students are expected to work independently.

Students earn a detention for each (3) tardies in a class and should be served within three weeks of notice or additional consequences and restricted opportunities may result. Thank-you for your support in teaching Responsibility and Accountability.

Contact Mr. Arrale or Mr. Habeck in Student Services with questions.

UPDATE: There will be no WIN Wednesday on January 3.

Starting Wednesday, November 1st, students can benefit from an opportunity for academic support every Wednesday afternoon from 2:40pm – 4:15pm in the Learning Commons. Students are supported to complete their schoolwork learning in a supervised setting. 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.

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

Tickets for the Class of 2024 All Night Party are now on sale for the discounted rate of $85 through 12/31/23! Ticket prices will go up on 1/1/24.

🎉 Graduates can expect a night filled entertainment, food, and prizes. Their ticket covers everything for the entire party!

To purchase your graduate's ticket, go to this link:

2024 Senior Party (jotform.com).

If finances are a barrier to your student attending the party, please contact Dr. Rob Franchino to request a scholarship. All approved scholarships will be responsible to pay a ticket cost of $40. (This information will be kept confidential). rob.franchino@district196.org

Follow all of our updates on social media: On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EVHSSeniorParty2024;

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evhsseniorparty2024/

or via our website at sites.google.com/view/evhsseniorparty2024

Throwing an amazing Senior Party takes a village - we have a great group of parents already working towards that goal. If you are interested in joining a committee or donating towards our wish list, please check us out on social media or reach out at eastviewseniorparty@gmail.com.

Thank you-

Kelly Johnson & Andie O'Brien

Senior Party Chairs

Graduations ads are full-color, congratulatory messages to graduating seniors from their families. They include the student's name, a baby picture, and a short message.

Families are given the opportunity to purchase a Senior Graduation Advertisement for $50.00. We accept ads and ad content through online submission only. Grad Ad submissions are due on February 1, 2024.

Instructions for Ad Submission:

1. It's easy! Create your ad online at: Josten's

2. Choose your ad design and layout.

3. Enter your text and upload your photo.

4. More questions? Call Josten's at 877-767-5217.

Eastview High School's Counseling Office is here to help with lots of information for you and your family. Check back in this space for the most up-to-date counseling news!

Counselor Connections Newsletter: December 15, 2023.

Counseling Office Newsletter Archives

Eastview Community Foundation will be awarding 65+ scholarships equaling over $65,000 to seniors who live in the Eastview attendance area and will graduate high school in the Spring of 2024.

You will find all the opportunities in the EVCF Scholarship Descriptions (click HERE). While you wait, take a moment to explore the scholarships you qualify for so you are prepared to apply when the application window opens on 12/20! More scholarships are being added over the coming weeks, so make sure you continue to check the EVCF Scholarship Description document.

Deadline: Sunday, January 21 @ 8PM

There will be an Eastview Community Foundation Scholarship Virtual Information Session for parents/guardians of seniors on Tuesday, December 19th at 7PM. The meeting will cover information on the EVCF Scholarship Program, scholarship opportunities, deadlines, and how to apply. No RSVP is required. Click HERE to access the Zoom link.

The deadline for submitting requests for letters of recommendations or school reports to teachers and counselors so they can be completed before our Winter Break is Friday, December 15th. Students should plan accordingly as transcript requests are not processed over winter break.

The North Star Promise Program is a new, ongoing state-funded scholarship that will cover the full cost of tuition and fees for eligible Minnesota residents who attend a public undergraduate college or university in the state. The scholarship will be available to those with an annual family income of less than $80,000. The program will benefit new, current and returning students who are working toward a degree, diploma or certificate.

For more information on the North Star Scholarship Program and eligibility, click HERE.

Registration is open for Ready, Set, FAFSA! January 2024 series to assist students and families with financial aid. The series, running on Tuesday evenings in January, is intended for current high school students and will cover general information about the financial aid process, details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Minnesota Dream Act for undocumented students, and other ways to pay for college.

All sessions will have interpretation in Spanish, Somali, and Hmong. Attendees can ask questions in the chat and have them answered during the event by financial aid experts. Students who attend any of the sessions will be entered into a drawing to win a $1,000 scholarship (one entry per session attended).

Sessions include:

• Session #1: Create Your FSA ID, Jan. 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
• Session #2: Apply for Financial Aid: FAFSA, Jan. 16 at 7:00 p.m.
  OR
  Session #2: Apply for Financial Aid: MN Dream Act, Jan. 23 at 7:00 p.m.
• Session #3: Understand Your Offer Letter, Jan. 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Ready, Set, FAFSA! sessions are offered as a collaboration by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota Department of Education, ECMC - The College Place, and Minnesota Goes to College.

Register Now

In case you missed it! View the presentation from the College Application Planning Night for Seniors here (many resources linked).

- View the Transcript Release Process for Eastview Students & Parents here.

- View the Eastview High School Steps to Submit the Common App here.

- View the Eastview High School steps to submit Institutional College Applications here.

(NOTE: NOT for use with The COMMON APPLICATION. See Common App guidelines sheet instead.)

- View the steps to request recommendations from EVHS Staff Members here.

Students can find these resources:

• Schoology Class of 2024 → Resources Folder

Students should stop by the Counseling Office and get a pass to attend the college/university/military Rep Visit prior to the right visit. The visits are small group meetings typically lasting 20/30 minutes. These admission reps are often times the same people that review college applications, so it's a great connection for students.

12/19/2023

11:15am

U.S. Navy

12/21/2023

11:15am

U.S. Marines

Girls Track and Field will have an informational meeting on Thursday (12/21) before and after school. We will meet in C250 at 7:15 or 2:30. We will discuss preseason training and get out start of season information. The meeting will last no longer than 20 minutes.

Captains Practice: Boys Tennis

Location - Lakeville Lifetime

Date: Every Saturday from Jan 6th - March 16th

Time: 5pm - 7pm on all days EXCEPT Jan 20th is 2pm - 4pm

Payment: For each Saturday $6 / person if there is around 40 ppl total, players will pay each time they come to a captains practice

Any questions reach out to Coach Olsen who can connect you with the Boys Tennis Captains

Fall captains practices are happening on Tuesdays 3:15-5:15 and Sundays- 4:00-6:00 at Southern Hills. All are welcome. All you need is your golf clubs- the boosters are paying for the range balls.

BOYS HOCKEY

Eastview’s Boys Varsity Hockey team spotted Lakeville South a 4-1 lead and could not catch the Cougars in a 6-3 South Suburban Conference loss at the Apple Valley Sports Arena on Saturday, December 16. The Lightning dropped to 3-1 in conference play, falling behind Lakeville South, Shakopee and Rosemount in the standings. Eastview managed only four first-period shots and was whistled for six penalties during the game. Senior Forward Jordan Brothers kept the Lightning in the game with two goals. Senior Defenseman Kevin Woehler then cut South’s lead to 4-3 at 7:55 of the third period, scoring on a nice pass from Senior Forward Billy Downs. Minutes later, the Lightning were threatening to tie during extended offensive zone time. But an errant pass led to a Cougar breakaway goal and a 5-3 South lead. An empty net goal followed at 1:38 for the 6-3 final. The Lightning get a chance to redeem themselves against South this Saturday, December 23, at 3:00 p.m. at Lakeville Hasse Arena. Eastview also plays two non-conference games at Victoria Ice Arena this week: on Tuesday, December 19 against Chanhassen and on Thursday, December 21 against Holy Family. Both games start at 7:00 p.m.

The Boys JV Hockey Team faced Lakeville South on Saturday. Lakeville got out to a 2 to 0 lead in the first period. They added 2 goals in the 2nd period before Cole Hille scored for Eastview with an assist from Mason Gillis. Lakeville answered with 2 additional goals. The Cougars got their final goal towards the end of the 3rd period. Ty Young faced 37 shots. The Boys JV Team will play a non-conference game in Chanhassen tonight at 5pm.

GIRLS HOCKEY

The Eastview Girls Hockey Team lost another close game on Saturday to Lakeville South. After a scoreless first period, the Lightning went up 1-0 on a goal by Sari Cords assisted by Erin Hayward. Unfortunately, the lead only lasted a couple of minutes as Lakeville came back and scored to tie it up 1-1. Regulation ended with no additional goals and unfortunately, Lakeville South was able to put the game winner away with only 9 seconds remaining in overtime. Beth Bigalke played in goal for Eastview and stopped 35 of 37 shots on net. Eastview will host Somerset on Thursday night at 6pm at the Apple Valley Sports Arena.

WRESTLING

9th Grade Wrestling 12/19/2023

The Eastview Lightning 9th Grade Wrestling Team competed in two dual meet competitions against Park and Farmington on Tuesday December 12, 2023.

The Lightning defeated Farmington by a score of 28-24. Earning wins for the Lightning, all by fall, were Nathan Repke, Michael Fisher, and Axel Ruelas. Reid George earned a win by major decision. Josh Cohen won an exhibition match by fall. Yandel Canedo, Oliver Terracina, Yafet Esuendale, Alyhias Talamantes-Bemarez, and Mitaire Hunt also competed with valiant effort.

The Lightning were defeated by Park by a score of 42-36. Earning wins by fall for the Lightning were Reid George and Alyhias Talamantes-Bemarez. Phillip Leyderman, Ashton Pelto, and Oliver Terracina also competed with valiant effort. Several wins for the Lightning were claimed by forfeit.

The Eastview Lightning 9th Grade Wrestling Team’s current season record stands at 1-1.

The next competition is a home meet today, Tuesday, 19, 2023 at 4:30 PM versus Hastings and Eagan.

Reminder that all Business Professionals of America members that have to pre-submit their competitive event documents, we will meet after school in C241. Any other members with questions about competitive events welcome to stop by. Region 2 Competition is January 4th – 6:30 a.m. departure from West Doors.

The Eastview Bands are putting on a Holiday Concert after school on Wednesday that is free and open to the public. The concert will begin at 3:30p on Wednesday after school. Students and staff are welcome to come and enjoy the holiday music.

The Eastview Spanish Club will have their December event this Thursday, Dec 21st at 2:40pm in B321. We’ll be playing Lotería for prizes! Please consider bringing a snack to share. All are welcome!

Eastview Robotics is starting the First Tech Challenge Season (smaller robots). The season will run through the beginning of March and meets 1-2 times per week on a regular basis.

Anyone interested in learning marketing, coding, engineering, and building is encouraged to participate.

Contact Seth Nelsen (seth.nelsen@district196.org) or Jason Wainwright (jason.wainwright@district196.org) for more information. Mr. Nelsen is in B329 and Mr. Wainwright works in the learning commons.

Who: EVHS Book Club- Everyone is welcome!

What: Easy, low commitment book discussions and the opportunity to explore your passion!

Where: The Eastview Learning Commons (library)

When: Every Wednesday, although this is subject to change

Questions: If you have any questions contact one of our presidents:

820945@apps.district196.org

More information: Follow our instagram @evhs_bookclub for more

updates!

See our September through January Interactive Catalog now!

Just click on a class you want to learn more about and register now to ensure your spot in class. Get inspired, make a plan and enjoy!

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
Facebook: facebook.com/EastviewHighSchool
Twitter: @EVHSLightning