Eagan H S- Weekly Newsletter

There will be no school for students and the EHS office will be closed on Friday, September 1st and Monday, September 4th. School will resume on Tuesday, September 5th.

When: Wednesday, September 6th at 2:45 pm

Where: Auditorium

Come meet the theatre directors and find out about this year’s musical, ENCORE’ and plays.

Discover how to get involved in tech theatre and how to audition for productions!

GRADE/PASS Option Form - Trimester 1 (2023-24) due October 16, 2023

*Grade/Pass Option Form. Students can only sign-up for one class as G/P for the trimester. To earn credit, students must get to a passing mark of at least 60% and may be required to complete all essential learnings as outlined by the instructor.

Here is a friendly reminder to all those who still need to register for this Soccer Season. Please complete your registration and transportation information on MYPAYMENTSPLUS. This can be found on our new Hawk’s Website (link below in email).

Good Morning Hawk Families! My name is Brett Kosidowski, and I am the head coach of the Dakota United Soccer (CI) Program. I am hoping this message reaches all who need it, and those who don’t need it anymore, please let me know and I will take you off of our list.

On this email, there is information for BRAND NEW HAWK FAMILIES, about who we are, and a little bit of information about the Hawk Seasons and Opportunities. More information will come out each week as well from this email address.

We have a brand new website with all the information you need for the season including Schedules, Contact Information, and most importantly REGISTRATION LINK to MyPaymentsPlus and beyond. This year, we have combined Registration and Transportation information into one handy-dandy process, let me know if you need help completing this. Your child MUST have a physical on file at their school from within the past 3 years to complete registration.

If you are registering through a different district outside of ISD 196, please contact your school’s Athletic Director to ensure that you have transportation and registration set up through them.

Check Out our New Website: (One Stop Shop for Team Calendar, Registration, Pictures, Information, etc…)

https://sites.google.com/apps.district196.org/dakota-united-ci-sports/home?authuser=0

Who Are The Dakota United Hawks?
The Dakota Hawks are an Adapted Athletics Team from District 196 that plays in the Minnesota State High School League sanctioned sports of Soccer (Fall), Floor Hockey (Winter) and Softball (Spring). Students are eligible to play from 7th-12th grade on any or all of these teams provided they have a qualifying need. In addition to the regular physical activity and healthy competition, this is a fantastic way for student-athletes to meet new friends for 6 YEARS if they begin to play in 7th grade! Parents tend to form a tight-knit, positive and supportive community as well while they enjoy the camaraderie of being a part of our successful program! Games and practices are typically held 3-4 times per week during the season.

Practice/Game Info:

Practices and Games are held at HOPE Fieldhouse in Rosemount. Transportation is provided to practice and away games. Practices are typically 2 days/week from 3:15-4:30 PM. Games are 1-2 days/week and they last from 4:30-5:45 PM.

Items To Complete Before Season Begins on September 11:

-Sports Physical on File at School – Once completed, it’s good for 3 years.

-REGISTRATION and TRANSPORTATION (NEW) – Register through your home school on the MYPAYMENTSPLUS website, and complete registration and transportation in one clean sign up process.

ASVAB TO BE OFFERED AT EAGAN ASVAB CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM

While the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Test) is a requirement for those planning on joining any branch of the military, the exam and specifically the career exploration program isn’t just for students interested in the military. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program helps students discover their strengths and interests and then map out post-secondary plans with comprehensive information for over 1,000 occupations. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is open to any Eagan Student in grade 11-12 who want to learn more about their career options or for those who are interested in joining the military.

There are 3 parts to the ASVAB Career Exploration Program.

Part 1: Pre Intro to the ASVAB Career Exploration Program: 9/21 Lec.A 3,4 or 5th hour

Part 2: Aptitude Test on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 7:30 AM

Part 3: Score interpretation, interest self-assessment, and career exploration tools: Oct.3rd Lec. A 3,4 or 5th hour

If you are interested in taking the ASVAB please contact Jen Gustafson @ Jennifer.gustafson@district196.org or your school counselor.

District 196 offers an optional Protection Plan to families for $20 per iPad to cover the cost of potential theft and damage throughout the school year. The plan is free for students eligible for the Educational Benefits Program, so it is recommended that parents and guardians complete that application first. The Educational Benefits application is available at District196.org; select Services from the main menu, then Nutrition Services.

All families are asked to review and acknowledge the iPad Student User Agreement and either accept or decline the optional Protection Plan by Sept. 18, 2023. Until that date, the district will cover damages (not loss) to allow families time to complete the review and sign-up process. After Sept. 18, until the Protection Plan is accepted, the family is responsible for any costs associated with loss or damage of the iPad as defined in the Protection Plan details.

Families can accept the Protection Plan at any time throughout the school year by logging into their MyPaymentsPlus account, searching for “iPad” and selecting the desired option to accept or decline the protection plan. Both options ask to review and acknowledge the Student User Agreement. For directions on using MyPaymentsPlus or creating an account, go to District196.org, select Community from the main menu, then Family Resources. For assistance, families should contact their child’s school.

Students had their pictures taken on August 31. Use the Student ID or Portrait ID and Access Code on your child's proof sheet to order (proof sheets arrive home about two weeks after Picture Day). Your order will be shipped to your home, so you will need to pay the shipping and handling fee. Note: Orders can only be shipped to Physical Addresses

Campus Portal: Parents are required to update health and contact information on the first login for this school year. As in previous years, this will only be primary households for students.

New parents/guardians or current parents /guardians that do not have a portal account will need to create an account to see their child’s educational information.

All high school activity buses will depart at 4:50pm and middle school buses at 5:00pm beginning Wednesday, August 30. We will issue Activity Annual Pass or One (1) Day pass for students needing the late bus home from school. The annual pass will be for students participating in after school sports or club and the one day pass will be for students staying after school for other reasons. Students with the annual pass will need to hold onto the pass for the year and present to the driver when they board the bus. The one day pass will be collected from the student when they board the bus. Students will not be allowed on the activity bus if they do not have a pass.

This pass can be requested by filling out the form at this link - Pass Request Form The pass will tell you what color bus to ride and the location of your bus stop. Please stop by the Main Office to pick up your pass.

Activity Buses leave at 4:50 PM from the East Entrance

This year's calendar/handbook will be available to purchase for $5 at the Attendance Window beginning the first day of school. Every 9th grade family will be given the calendar/handbook during orientation on Monday, August 28. You can also access on our website. EHS Calendar

A printable version of the ISD196 Calendar for 2023-2024 is available here.

A quick reference sheet of Important Dates at EHS for 2023-2024 to use to plan ahead for the school year calendar including ending of trimesters (final exams) and no school days. Look ahead to Parent/Guardian and Teacher Conference dates and times.

Even though there is no charge for breakfast or lunch for students...it is still important that families apply for Educational Benefits if the household qualifies!

Each approved application provides additional funding to programs at EHS. Educational Benefits allows students to to receive free or reduced fees for athletic programs and field trips.

A new application must be submitted every year, only one application is needed per household.

Click HERE to apply for Educational Benefits beginning July 15th

Learn more about how this application supports District 196

Questions? Please contact Nutrition@district196.org or call 651-683-6958

Registration is now open and practices began August 14th!

Click Here for registration and season details!

Freshman fee for each sport is $149.

Girls and Boys Cross Country, Cheerleading, Dance, Football, Girls and Boys Soccer, Girls Swim/Dive, Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball, Adapted Soccer PI/CI.

All participants need a current physical on file in campus.

Families who qualify for Educational Benefits receive reduced fee or free registration.

One of the highlights of Fall Trimester is “Homecoming Week”, which includes the Homecoming Varsity Football Game vs. Forest Lake H.S. on Friday, October 13th at 7:00 p.m., and the Semi-formal Dance on Saturday, October 14th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. in the Gym. A Dodgeball Tournament and Flag Football games will be included in the week of events. Additional athletic events will also take place during this week. A school wide Pepfest will be held on Thursday, October 12th at 1:45 p.m.

Freshmen are encouraged to participate! No "dates" are required for the Homecoming Dance. Admission is charged at the door and student ID's are shown for admission. There will be an opportunity to sign up guests for approval - all guests must be high school students and under age 21.

Traffic and Pedestrian Safety is Very Important! Please drive , walk and bike safely!

Remember - only students with valid Fall Trimester permits, displayed properly in their registered vehicle, are allowed to park on campus in the East and Stadium lots during the school day. Thanks!

The Northview Park lots are free parking for students and a short walk into the EHS building - lighted sidewalks provided.

Eagan High School parents, residents, students and anyone else interested in receiving regular information updates from EHS can subscribe to the EHS listserves. Information includes updates from the principal and announcements of special events. CLICK HERE to subscribe.

Eagan High School is committed to engaging students in activities that foster the knowledge, skills and habits of mind necessary to be active learners, purposeful thinkers and responsible citizens.

SCHOOL MESSENGER QUICK TIP for reporting

District 196 offers an online reporting system through School Messenger Quick Tip.

It allows students to report concerns or problems at anytime and may be anonymous.

All reports are dealt with immediately .

Access is on the website at: https://www.district196.org/quicktip.

Email: EHSNews@district196.org
Website: ehs.district196.org
Location: 4185 Braddock Trail, Eagan, MN, USA
Phone: 651-683-6900