EVHS Bi-Weekly Announcements

Important Dates

• April 5: ACT/PreACT for Grades 10 & 11; Digital Learning Day for Grades 9 & 12
• April 5: Grade 12 Bilingual Seals Test
• April 8: Last day of Quarter 3

Dear Eastview Learning Community,

Our Eastview students will be taking the ACT, PreACT and Bilingual Seals tests Tuesday, April 5, 2022. This is an important day and opportunity to assess our student learning and help our students prepare for their college and career plans following graduation. Below is some important information for you about the day:

• Students in grade 10 will sit for the PreACT exam at Eastview High School.
• Students in grade 11 will take the ACT exam at Eastview High School.
• Students in grade 9 will have a Digital Learning Day at home using Schoology for their courses.
• Students in grade 12 who are not taking a Bilingual Seals exam will have a Digital Learning Day at home using Schoology for their courses.

DIGITAL LEARNING DAY
Students in grades 9 and 12 (students not taking the Bilingual Seals exam) will stay at home and be expected to engage in a digital learning day, using Schoology and their district-issued iPad to complete assigned learning for the day.Teachers will be supervising our exams and will communicate the time they will be available for digital office hours for student questions and support during the day (after the testing is completed). Not having students in grades 9 and 12 at Eastview on April 5 will help provide an optimal testing environment for all of our 10th and 11th grade students (and 12th grade students taking the Bilingual Seals exam), limiting potential disruptions and making available the maximum number of staff to help proctor the tests.

For all 9th and 12th grade students engaged in the Digital Learning Day, an optional, quiet, supervised learning environment will be available at Eastview for students who wish to be at school that day. This is for students who need stable WiFi, a quiet, focused learning environment or meals that will be provided for breakfast and lunch.

SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS
Students receiving special education services will either participate in one of the tests, engage in the Digital Learning Day, or attend a regular schedule of center-based classes on April 5. Case managers will work with students and parents to ensure appropriate arrangements and accommodations.

10th, 11th Students and 12th Gade students taking a Bilingual Seals Exam
For most students the ACT and PreACT tests will conclude at about 11:30am. The Bilingual Seals tests will extend beyond 12:00pm. Students will have the option to eat lunch and remain at school until the end of the day in a supervised learning setting or can leave school after they have completed testing.

TRANSPORTATION
Our school bus routes will run on our normal schedule on Tuesday, April 5.

Bruce Miller
Principal

Every Wednesday students can benefit from an opportunity for academic support from 2:45pm – 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 2:45pm 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 5:15pm.

The final day of Quarter 3 is Friday, April 8.

The Flash is Eastview's weekly student news production. Check out the March 30th episode here.

ORDER - 2021-22 Yearbooks are now for sale! Go to www.yearbookforever.com and purchase yours today!

Students in District 196 will be provided breakfast and lunch at no cost during the 2021-22 school year due to a grant provided by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. All families are still encouraged to complete an Educational Benefits Application, formerly the free and reduced-price meals application. Upon approval, these benefits are extended to Activities/Athletics fees and more. A new application must be submitted each year.

Visit the District 196 Food & Nutrition Services website for more information.

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

The EVHS Family and Consumer Science Department is excited to announce that Playschool is back! Playschool will run Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, April 25th -June 1st, from 8:45am-11:05am. This program is for 3-5 year olds and the cost will be $30 for the spring session. If you have a pre-schooler or know of a family who would be interested please complete this form and return it to me. Feel free to pass this information along to friends and community members as it is open to all. Please e-mail with Mia Battistone with any questions. Mia.battistone@district196.org

The volunteer senior party committee is seeking some storage space/garage to put decorations that are used year after year. The current building that has donated space for the past 15 years is being sold. Any available space would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Rob Franchino if you are able to assist: 952-431-8907 or rob.franchino@gmail.com.

The 2022 All-Night Senior Party is a chemical-free lock-in at EVHS on June 4, 2022 from 10:00 pm to 4:00 am. Students will enjoy a night filled with music, games, activities, food, prizes and more! Each year this party is a highlight for graduating seniors with at least 80% of the class attending.

Tickets are available for $90.00. Click here to be directed to the senior party website to purchase tickets and find additional party information: https://sites.google.com/view/eastviewseniorparty2022

**Ticket scholarships are available. Please fill out THIS LINK. **

JERSEY MIKE'S FUNDRAISER NIGHT

Have dinner at Jersey Mike's and raise money for the senior party! Thursday, April 7 from 4-8pm. Apple Valley location - 14750 Cedar Avenue.

SENIOR YARD SIGNS

Celebrate your Senior with a yard sign! Taking orders through Wed 4/27. Click this link to order: https://form.jotform.com/220624417310140 Pick up at EVHS parking lot on Sat 5/7 from 12pm-2pm! $20 each

PAHL's SENIOR PARTY SPRING PLANT SALE

Get ready for graduation and Mother's Day by ordering your spring flowers, vegetables, and Mother's Day baskets! Pahl's makes a generous donation to the senior party with every order. Pick up at the EVHS parking lot on Saturday May 7 12-2pm! Order through this link.

STORAGE ROOM NEEDED

For the past several years, a former EV parent had generously donated a locked storage room in the basement of a business in Lakeville. We need to vacate this facility in June 2022 and are in need of a new space! Can anyone help?! This could be a lockable room in a business building, an actual storage space, or any other creative ideas people have! If you are able to help or have some ideas, please reach out at eastviewseniorparty@gmail.com

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/eastviewseniorparty2022

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EVHS-Senior-Party-2022-108822508306655

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evhsseniorparty2022/

Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/EVHSsrparty2022

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, April 1 Newsletter

Counseling Office Newsletter Archives

If students plan to apply for a Warrior 196 Leadership Foundation Scholarship, the Warrior 196 board has extended its deadline by a week. The W196 is offering two $2000 general scholarships as well as an AVID scholarship.

Questions? Contact Joel Kiekbusch; B127 Office | Cell: 952-210-0064

EVHS Juniors have the opportunity to take the ACT on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Testing begins promptly at 7:45 AM and is expected to end at 11:30 AM. Pre-registration will be done in Advisories on Wednesday, March 16th.

EVHS Sophomores have the opportunity to take the PreACT on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. The PreACT is a practice ACT exam. The PRE-ACT will begin at 7:45 AM and is expected to end at 11:30 AM. Pre-registration will be done on the morning of the test.

There is no fee or pre-registration needed for these exams. There is no makeup test date offered.

What should students bring to the ACT and PreACT?

· An ACT approved graphing calculator

· No. 2 pencils

· Acceptable photo ID

What should students NOT bring? Testing regulations do not allow these items in the testing room and need to be stored elsewhere during the test. Students are encouraged to leave all unnecessary personal items at home on this day.

· Cell phones or iPads

· Any electronic devices that record or make noise

What can students do to prepare before the day of the test?

· Plan to be in school that day. Do not plan appointments or vacations for this date.

· Use their Naviance student account to access Naviance ACT Test Prep for free. Click on Resources to Get Ready from the Naviance homepage. Timed practice tests are available for students there.

· Visit the ACT free practice site located here.

What can students do to prepare for the day of the test?

· Get a full night’s rest and have breakfast (students will receive the option for lunch after the test and be able to request a lunch in their advisory class).

· Arrive early, in advance of the test start time.

· Test proctors will not permit students who arrive late into the testing room.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact Jena Hitt, Farrah Jennings, or Suze Fulford.

Jena Hitt

School Counselor, State Testing Coordinator

jena.hitt@district196.org

Farrah Jennings

School Counselor, College Planning Counselor

farrah.jennings@district196.org

Suze Fulford

Testing Coordinator

susanne.fulford@district196.org

Every Wednesday at 2:30pm

Tutors available until 3:30pm

Homework Time until 4:00pm

Learning Commons

All students/math levels welcome!

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.

4/7/2022

11:20am

Army National Guard

4/7/2022

11:20am

U.S. Air Force

4/14/22

8:35am

University of St. Thomas (MN)

4/14/22

11:20am

Army Reserves

You – both player and parent – are invited to an informational meeting on Sunday, April 3 at 7:00 pm at Eastview High School in the Performing Arts Center (Theater). The meeting will last approximately 1 hour. We will share information about all opportunities concerning Lightning Football throughout Spring, Summer, and Fall Practice. We will cover practice and game schedules, summer conditioning and lifting, Lightning Football Camp, Duluth Team Camp, 7 on 7 opportunities, Leadership meetings, fundraising, ELTC information, and football communication, etc… Don’t miss this opportunity to get first hand information and have your questions answered. Prepare for your Spring/Summer/Fall so you do not miss any Lightning Football Events. Be informed and ready to go for the 2022 Football Season.

Spring Athletic Registration is currently open in MyPaymentsPlus. The first day of spring practice is rapidly approaching . . . make sure you are signed up for your sport via MyPaymentsPlus!

All students must have a current (within the past 3 years) sports physical on file prior to registering. Please contact Michelle Thissen at michelle.thissen@district196.org to make sure your student’s physical is up-to-date.

If you have not created an account in MyPaymentsPlus, you can do so via the following link: https://sites.google.com/apps.district196.org/feepaytransition/mypaymentsplus

Spring Sports First Day of Tryouts/Practice

Adapted CI and PI Softball – After Spring Break

Softball and Track & Field, Boys & Girls – March 14

Baseball and Golf, Boys & Girls – March 21

Boys Tennis – March 28

Lacrosse, Boys & Girls – April 4

GO LIGHTNING!

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

The Lightning Boys Volleyball season starts when we return from spring break, and registration is now open in My Payments Plus. No experience is necessary…just a desire to learn and compete! There is more information on the boys volleyball page in the EVHS athletics website HERE. Come be a part of the fastest growing high school sport in Minnesota and the nation.

Congratulations to Greta Thomas for being named the 2022 National Speech and Debate Association Central Minnesota Coach of the Year. Greta is the co-head coach of our Eastview debate team and is an assistant speech coach. This past year alone, Greta has coached two teams to the NSDA national tournament in debate and also coached two teams to the MSHSL State finals in debate.

One of Greta’s Eastview colleagues notes that “Greta has created a team environment where beginning students feel welcome and advanced students feel challenged and supported.”

A coach from another school who nominated Greta wrote "Greta has served as a mainstay of the speech and debate community during her tenure as head coach this year. From offering her support to other schools to supporting new coaches, Greta has consistently made clear that she is willing to give her time and energy to see our forensics community flourish. While managing her extremely successful team, Greta still volunteers her time for scrimmages, judges, and coordinating with other coaches to ensure that everyone in this community feels welcomed and supported."

Congratulations, Greta!

ATTENTION ALL 9th, 10th and 11th Grade Students! The Eastview Marching Band is holding FREE COLORGUARD Introductory Classes on April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2 and 9 from 6:00-7:30 in the Eastview Band room. ALL STUDENTS are invited and welcome to try this incredible opportunity. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Please wear comfortable clothes to move in. If you have any questions please contact Matt Gullickson at matthew.gullickson@district196.org. For more information please visit the Eastview Band Website at eastviewbands.com.

Looking to try something new? Looking for the “ thing" that will compliment your current athletics and sports? Come harness up and climb with us!. No experience needed. We meet every Thursday at 3:30pm at Vertical Endeavors - Bloomington. Cost $16/session. Carpooling is available first come, first serve too! Email: EVHSRockClimbing@gmail.com for more details!

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
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Location: 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: 952-431-8900
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