Principal's Family FLYer

Hello Eagle Family,

Thomas Edison once said, "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." These words are very important to all of us at this time.

It has been one year since I was fortunate enough to be given the keys to the building. I have met so many amazing people. I always tell people who ask that I was blessed with an amazing staff, a great team of administrators and truly exceptional teachers. The best part of the job is still the students we get to serve. I have seen them looking for someone to believe in them and they rise to the occasion. We will not just rise, we will SOAR.

Sincerely,

Luis Ruben Alarcon

This past Friday, KDBC chose the Franklin vs. Andress game as its game of the week. They decided to broadcast from both school early in the morning. Our students came to school at 4:45 AM on that Friday. Now, while Franklin has twice as many students, more Andress Eagles came out to support their school. We showed the city that the Northeast and Andress HS are undefeated in spirit and pride. Thank you to all who came out to support.

• The School Counseling Team at Andress is looking to start a Counseling Advisory Council. This Council will consist of 8-10 members who are students, parents, community members, and Andress staff. We will meet two times a year. The purpose of the council is to provide feedback on program goals, make recommendations about the school counseling program, and serve as advocates for the program. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Andrade at iandrade@episd.org or 915-236-4009.

  
  

• Senior Interviews will begin during the month of September. This is an opportunity for all seniors to meet with his/her School Counselor to review credits, grades, EOC test scores, college / career / military plans, NCAA, , SAT, TSIA2, Graduation Requirements (Financial Aid, CPR, Interaction with Peace Officer), senior clearance process and much more! The senior interview is required and happens at least once during the Fall semester, and at least once during the Spring semester.

This year on September 10, it is Grandparents Day. We would like to celebrate those grandparents here at Andress. If you would like to attend with your student, please fill out the following form.

Look forward to seeing you here.

A beautiful tradition has continued this football season with our Future Eagle recipients. Here are the some of this year's Future Eagles.

I would like to congratulate Ms. Sarah Dowdy. Not only was she our Honorary Football Captain this week, she was also nominated and chosen as our August Teacher of the Month. This is what her colleagues had to say about her. "Sarah is the mom figure of our English department. She offers her charm, emotional and professional support, and care to our students and teachers alike. We can always count on her to put smiles on our faces." Another colleague said,. "The kids love her because she is an amazing teacher." Congratulations and thank you for being the epitome of what an Andress Teacher should be.

This past week, many Andress Alumni shone at the collegiate level. From Jeremiah Cooper first Pick 6 and 2 INTs at Iowa State to Bella Morgas's second two goal performance at Southern Nazarene, Andress alumni have been doing grre4at things at the college stadiums across the US. Not to be outdone, our Andress Cheerleaders preformed at the UTEP Football Game halftime show. They showed off the skills that made them award winners at the UTEP Cheer Camp this summer. Great job Eagles!!!

Tops

•Tops must cover a student from armpit to waist.

•Tops must have straps over the shoulder.

Bottoms

•Bottoms must fully cover a student from waist to mid-thigh.

•Bottoms must stay up without being held.

Shoes

•Shoes must be worn at all times.

Miscellaneous

•School identification cards must be worn and visible at all times.

•Underwear, or underwear areas, must not be visible through clothing.

•Pajamas, to include house slippers of any kind, will not be allowed (except during school sponsored spirit days).

•Any jewelry, tattoos, or clothing that advertise or promote drugs, alcohol, tobacco, gangs, or firearms may not be worn unless licensed by a professional sporting team (such as El Paso Locomotives).

•Bandanas may not be worn as a belt, bracelet, face covering, head covering, or hanging from the pocket.

Students out of Dress Code will be asked to change into dress code or face disciplinary action.

All students who are absent must have their parent/guardian call in the absence or bring in the documentation within 24 hours. Students who are more than 15 minutes late in the morning will be counted absent from 1st period. Students who are more than 15 minutes late during the school day will be counted truant and/or face disciplinary consequences.

Here is a link to all EPISD Athletic Events. EPISD Athletics

EARLY RELEASE DAYS:

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES - September 13, 1-6 PM. Homecoming Parade to Follow.

Teacher Professional Development - September 20th. Students released at lunch.

Parent Computer Classes starting on September 21st in RM 222.

Spirit Events:

Friday September 8: Grandparents Day

Monday September 11: 9/11 Ceremony at the Flag Pole 8am-8:20am

9/11-9/16 Homecoming Week

Dress Up Days

Monday 9/11: Play your cards: 9th wear yellow, 10th wear Red, 11th wear white, 12th wear Black

Tuesday 9/12: Vegas Vacation: Tacky Tourist Day

Wednesday 9/13: Double Agent: Twin Day

Thursday 9/14: Glamorous Gamblers: Dress to Impress Day

Friday 9/15: Mum Day and Spirit Jeans Day

9/13 Parade and Pep Rally and Lighting of the "A"

Parade starts at 6pm (starts at Arlington Park and continues down Sun Valley)

Pep Rally and Lighting of the "A" immediately after the Parade

9/15 Homecoming game against Horizon 7pm, halftime coronation of the court

9/16 Homecoming Dance Main Gym 8pm until Midnight; tickets: $25.00

(dress code semi formal)

9/19 Juniors/Seniors: Herff Jones Cap/Gown, letterman jacket, class rings etc. presentation for Students (during school day).

9/25 Herff Jones Cap and Gown Orders 2-6pm in the library.

Beast of the Northeast!

Email: lralarco@episd.org
Website: https://www.episd.org/andress
Location: 5400 Sun Valley Dr, El Paso, TX 79924, USA
Phone: 915-235-4000
Twitter: @AHSGoldenEagles