EVHS Bi-Weekly Announcements

UPCOMING DATES:

December 23-January 2- No School, Winter Break

Eastview High School is holding a Virtual Food Drive through Friday, December 16th. 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.

Donations can be dropped off at the Attendance Office any day throughout the drive. Or, students can bring them to Advisory on Wednesday, December 14th. An additional option is to make an online donation through MyPaymentsPlus. Log in, go to your high school student and search for “Food Drive” in the search area. You can enter the amount you wish to donate. Donations of any amount will be accepted and appreciated!

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

Looking for some fun holiday gift ideas? The school store will be open during lunch starting Thursday, December 15 thru December 22. We have a large assortment of Eastview spirit wear including sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, mittens and jackets. You can also make a purchase through our online store and pick up your order at the west door security desk during school hours. The link to the online store is https://eastview-school-store.square.site/

This December, The Flash will be selling Candy Grams to spread kindness this holiday season. Before school and during lunch, for 1 dollar you can send a message to any student or teacher in the school along with a candy that will be delivered the following advisory day. Perfect for best friends, favorite teachers, or even that special someone. For more information check out the Candy Gram stations in the commons before school or at lunch. All proceeds go to Toys for Tots.

The Flash is Eastview's weekly student news production. Check out the December 8th episode here.

Peer tutoring is available on Wednesdays in the Learning Commons after school! Math peer tutors will be available from 2:30-3:30. You can get support for math homework- bring your questions or assignments to work on with a peer tutor and/or small group.

Don't miss a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Eastview's Performing Arts Department is performing Seussical. Tickets are on sale now.

Remaining Performance Dates:

December 15, 16, 17 at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets:

Adults - $9

Seniors (62+) - $7

Students - $5

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

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 20 from 7:00AM 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 20, 2023. All ages 16+ are welcome to donate.

The EVHS Library has an archive of yearbooks which are kept to chronicle our history. In addition, we have also received extra copies over the years that have not been picked up or used for other purposes. It is time to downsize these extra copies. Do you have a grad who didn’t get a yearbook or know a neighbor who would appreciate the memories? You can find a complete list of extra copies available here listed by year. If you would like to request one of these copies, please email evhs.learningcommons@apps.district196.org and we will set the copy aside for you to pick up. Feel free to share the link with anyone who may be interested. All books can be picked up at Eastview High School during school hours.

Host Families for 2023-2024: The Spanish Department is looking for host families for students from Spain for the 2023-2024 school year. Please contact Liz Perona, elizabeth.perona@district196.org, for more information.

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

AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones.

When you shop with AmazonSmile, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. You can choose from over one million organizations to support.

You can find our organization by searching for Eastview High School Senior Party.

If you have any questions about AmazonSmile or how it works check out their FAQs or email us!

Announce your graduation in style & CELEBRATE YOUR SENIOR YEAR with your official optional graduation announcement... showcasing the specific information regarding the date, time and place of your high school graduation ceremony. Mail these to those who matter most to invite them to your special event.

*Please note: The student’s name does not appear on the announcement. Be sure to order name cards to place in the card cut-out.

Click here for more information.

Parents of EVHS Seniors - June will be here before you know it, and planning is already underway for the Senior Party! To pull off an epic party for the Class of 2023, we need your talents and expertise with a variety of different committees. If you are interested in volunteering, please take some time and fill out the volunteer form (https://forms.office.com/r/11q0Gx36iA) and plan on joining us!

Please check out our webpage https://sites.google.com/view/evhs-senior-party/home , follow us on Facebook Eastview Senior Party - Class of 2023 and Instagram @evhsseniorparty2023, and invite other Senior Parents to join us!

If you have any questions, please email us at eastviewseniorparty@gmail.com!

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!

Friday, December 9th Counselor Connection Newsletter

Counseling Office Newsletter Archives

PSAT scores are now viewable by going to: studentscores.collegeboard.org/home.

Information on how to interpret PSAT Scores can be found at:

satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt.

Interested in learning more about the National Merit Scholarship Program? Click HERE to access the Guide to National Merit Scholarship Program.

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 16th. Students should plan accordingly as transcript requests are not processed over winter break.

The ACE Mentor Program of America is a free, award-winning, afterschool program designed to attract district high school students into pursuing careers in the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering industries, including skilled trades. The group will meet every other Thursday from 2:45 – 4:45 pm in Room E163 at Apple Valley High School. The next meeting will be December 15th. Please complete this FORM if you would like to join.

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 2023 → Resources→ College Application Process

UPCOMING COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY VISITS

Students should stop by the Counseling Office and get a pass to attend the college/university/military Rep Visit prior to the right visit. These university/college or military 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.

Tuesday 12/20/2022

11:15am

U.S. Air Force

*Don't forget to register in Naviance and pick up a pass in the Counseling Office prior to the event.

Eastview Softball: Open Gym/Captains Practices are set to start December 4th in the Main and South Gyms. Please see the schedule:

1/22: 4-6PM

1/29: 4-6PM

2/5: 4-6PM

2/12: 4-6PM

2/19: 4-6PM

3/5: 4-6PM

VARSITY SPORTS

Congratulations again to Eastview’s varsity competition cheer team for taking 1st place in their division at the Farmington Cheer competition this past weekend. Great job team!!

The Apple Valley-Eastview gymnastics team competed in their first meet on Saturday, December 10th at Twin Oaks Middle School. The team had an incredible start with varsity scoring a 130.95, placing 7th overall. The JV team also started strong with a score of 118.1 and placed 6th overall. Top 10 event finishes include Cadence Salo on beam with a score of 7.8. The AVEV team hosts their first home conference meet on Tuesday, December 20th at 6:00 PM against the Eagan Wildcats. Come support your team!

Eastview Boys Hockey vs. the Farmington Tigers – December 10, 2022

Eastview tamed the Tigers on Saturday afternoon at Apple Valley Sports Arena. The Lightning unfortunately started slow in the 1st period being outscored 0-2 and being outshot 11-14. The Lightning came to play in the 2nd period however, pouncing on the Tigers by generating 21 shots to the Tigers 3 shots. The Lightning scored their first goal on a Power Play (PP) at 1:44 When Logan Opgrand #2 scored from between the circles with an assist to Jordan Brothers #11. The Tigers committed a 5-minute major penalty and the Lightning scored twice with the extra man, Jordan Brothers #11 from Logan Opgrand #2 and John Kisch #5 at 5:07 and Jordan Brothers #11 again from Tanner Kronberg #17 and John Kisch #5 at 6:15. The 2nd period ended with Eastview leading 3-2, and outshooting Farmington 32-17 for the game. The 3rd period opened with a PP goal from the Lighting at 4:46 when Billy Downs #23 scored with an assist going to Charlie Ortman #26. Logan Opgrand #2 scored his second goal of the game at 11:32, also on the PP, on a well-placed shot from the point, the lone assist to John Kisch #5, making the final score 5-2. Special teams played a huge part for the Lightning with 5 PP goals for the game. Final shots on goal were 47-21 in favor of the Lightning. Goalie Jay Svaren improved to 4-1, shutting down the Tigers in the final two periods. The Lightning are back in action on Tuesday night December 13th at the Apple Valley Sports Arena against the Lakers of Prior Lake at 7:00 P.M.

JV SPORTS

The Eastview JV Boys Hockey Team took on Farmington this past Saturday. Shots on goal were close in the first period but Farmington was able to score once. In the 2nd period, Eastview had 8 shots on goal but Farmington was able to score making it 0 to 2. Eastview had 12 shots on goal in the 3rd period however, Farmington found a way to score three times making the final score 0-5. The Eastview Boys Hockey Team takes on Prior Lake at Apple Valley Sports Arena on Tuesday with the JV team starting at 5 pm.

The JV Wrestling team opened its season going 4-0 in team competition with solid wins over Eagan, Pine Island, Armstrong, and Two Rivers. Going undefeated on the day was Aryan Kariminejad, Kayan Karimnejad, Todd Ostler, Ayden Columbus, Riley Myers, Logan Myers, Saqib Kanwar, Juan Gonzales, Colton Hanneman, and Damien Mogere. Kian Ghobadi also earned his first career JV win.

MENS VOLLEYBALL

The Eastview Men’s Volleyball program has started off-season open gyms for guys who are planning on playing next spring, or guys who are thinking about it and want to learn more. Open gyms are on Sunday evenings from 6:15-8:00 pm in the main gym. Contact Coach Dehnel with questions – ryan.dehnel@district196.org

BASKETBALL

Intramural Basketball sign up is now available on MyPaymentsPlus. Sign up deadline is Friday, Dec. 16th. The Intramural Basketball season runs from Jan. 4th to Feb. 27th.

Team selection and an informational meet will be held after school at 2:45pm in C350 on Tuesday, Dec. 20th for 9th and 10th students, and on Wednesday, Dec. 21st for 11th and 12th grade students.

Please contact Pat Strey with any questions at Patrick.strey@district196.org.

The National Art Honor Society will meet on Wednesday, December 14 to continue working on the collaborative digital project.

CAC Climate Action Club is having a holiday party this Thursday at 2:35 pm in C337. Bring a white sock and plastic disposal water or pop bottle to make a recycled snowman. If you have any excess yarn, buttons or other craft things, bring it along! We will have some treats and a movie while we work.

The Eastview Mock Trial team participated in its first in-person competition of the season this past weekend, after two years of virtual competitions due to the pandemic. The team put in a strong showing against tough opponents at the South Suburban Conference tournament hosted by Apple Valley High School.

The varsity team went 2-2 in trials on Friday & Saturday, with judges presenting All-Conference Exemplary Performance awards for attorneys to junior Raavi Singh (2) and senior co-captain Anna Singh. For witnesses, Raavi Singh also earned All-Conference honors, joined by senior Ian Machalak and rookie Mia Noonan.

In the novice (JV) division, Sneha Narra earned All-Conference Exemplary Performance honors for her attorney performance, and rookies Bennet Sutherlin and Ebrahim Mohamed earned All-Conference awards for their witness portrayals.

Opposing teams designated the following Eastview team members as “Best Attorney” and “Best Witness” for each round:

• Best Witness: Senior co-captain Shruti Chandrasekar, Aavi Singh, Ebrahim Mohamed, Bennet Sutherlin
• Best Attorney: Anna Singh (3), Aavi Singh, Sneha Narra (2)

This year’s case involves a college swimmer’s claims of medical malpractice against the doctor who repaired (or didn’t) the swimmer’s torn ACL, with competing medical and behavior testimony for both sides of the case. The team will be in action again after winter break, at the Minneapple Invitational on January 7.

All Black Honor Association members: please attend our required quarterly meeting on Tuesday, 12/13 at 2:35 OR on Wednesday, 12/14 at 7:10am.

Meetings will be held in C350. Please see either Ms. Hanson or one of the student leaders if you have questions.

All FCCLA members are reminded to sign up for The Drawer Bundling Session, December 13th at 2:35pm in C139 (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A44AEAC2DA5F49-bundling ) Feed My Starving Children on December 15th from 4:30pm-6:15pm (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A44AEAC2DA5F49-feed6), and Wreaths Across America on December 17th at 10:45am Fort Snelling National Cemetery, (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A44AEAC2DA5F49-wreaths1

STAR Event workshops start next week after school. Come to get to answers and help in C139 after school. See Ms. Battistone with any questions.

Science Olympiad-MYSO (grades 6-8): Inquiry and Nature of Science

Wed | Dec 7-21 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | 3 sessions | $40 | EHS

Lifeguard Renewal

Sat | Dec 10 | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | $175 | BHMS

Fewer than 5 spots left!

Water Safety Aide (ages 13+)

Mon-Thu | Dec 26-29 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $185 | BHMS

Lifeguarding plus Waterpark-Blended or In-Person (ages 15+)

Mon- Thu | Dec 26-29 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $280 | BHMS

Fewer than 5 spots left!

Winter online catalog opens December 6!

See what we have in store for you and your family. Register early to ensure your spot in class.

Science Olympiad-MYSO (grades 6-8): Anatomy and Physiology

Wed | Jan 4 - Jan 25 |3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | 3 sessions | $40 | $40 | EHS

Advantage ACT Prep Course - Virtual (grades 10-12)

Sat | Jan 14-Feb 4 | 9:00 a.m.-noon | 4 sessions | $180

Group Guitar Lessons (ages 9-15)

Mon | Jan 16 - Mar 13 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | 9 sessions | $49 | SHMS

Do you need fee assistance?

Fee assistance is available for District 196 residents. Apply online or call 651-423-7920.

Request an Interpreter / Solicite un intérprete / Badhanka “codso turjumaan”

Parents … just for you

Adolescent Depression and Anxiety

Mon | Dec 5 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | $19 | SHMS

LIKE Screening

Mon | Jan 9 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Free | RHS

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