EVHS Bi-Weekly Announcements

Important Dates

• Thursday, March 10: Teacher Conferences, 5pm-8:45pm
• Friday, March 11: No School, Teacher In Service Day
• March 21-25: No School, Spring Break

February is an exciting month for the Eastview Community Foundation…as we focus on our BE THE CHANGE campaign.

With change drives happening in our member schools and in the community and our Women Creating Change event at Vendella last week, we’ve been sharing stories and showing how small acts can lead to big change.

Today, we opened bidding on our 150+ item silent auction! This is your chance to be a part of the campaign and help us reach our goal of $10,000 for our students and schools.

Check out the auction at: https://charityauction.bid/BTC2022

There is literally something for everyone! Register, bid and WIN…and be part of the change!

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Who is EVCF? (www.EVCF.org)

EVCF supports academics, arts and athletics through program and project grants, scholarships to graduating seniors and Random Acts of Kindness funds for our twelve member schools.

We support over 10,000 students in our twelve member schools: Diamond Path, Greenleaf, Highland, Oak Ridge, Thomas Lake, Blackhawk, Falcon Ridge, Scott Highlands, Dakota Ridge, School of Environmental Studies, ALC and Eastview High School.

We do this by:

• mobilizing generous hearts in our community
• fostering equitable access to opportunities and resources
• igniting meaningful connections within our schools and community

2022 Winterfest Week (March 7 - March 11)

Winterfest Spirit Dress-Up Days:

Monday: PJ Day (Wear cozy pajamas.)

Tuesday: Jersey Day (Wear a sports jersey of your choosing.)

Wednesday: Anything But A Backpack Day (Bring your stuff to school in anything but a backpack. Be creative!)

Thursday: COLOR DAY & Pepfest (Grade 9 wears white, 10 wears gray, 11 wears blue, & 12 wears black.)

Friday 3/11: Winterfest “Black & White” Semi-Formal Dance, 8-11 PM

Cost: $10.00. Online sales only. No cash. Dance tickets may be purchased here. EVHS Students ONLY. No Guests. Dress Note: Wear black and white; it can be as simple as a t-shirt or as elaborate as a formal dress or shirt/tie. Students should bring their Student IDs. Face masks required.

Introducing A New Tradition: The Winterfest Trophy

Earn Winterfest Trophy Points for your grade by participating in Winterfest Dress-Up Days, Events, and Service Projects. There will be QR Code check-in at each Winterfest event.

The Flash is Eastview's weekly student news production. Check out the February 23rd 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.

Masks Required on Buses and Inside Schools

State officials have given school districts the responsibility to determine COVID-19 mitigation strategies at the local level this school year. The 2021-22 COVID-19 Operational Plan for Families, Students and Visitors to Schools that was unanimously approved by our School Board on August 26 requires all students, staff and visitors in all District 196 buildings to wear a face mask indoors when the local transmission level is “substantial” or “high” as measured by the CDC transmission matrix. Currently, the transmission level in Dakota County is high, meaning face masks will be required in our schools to start the year, just as they are required to enter a growing number of businesses, government buildings and on all public transportation and airline flights.

Your partnership is critical to the success of our students. We expect students, staff and visitors to comply with the mask requirement, as outlined in Administrative Regulation 708.7, COVID-19 Masks, until the COVID-19 spread in Dakota County drops to the “moderate” level of transmission. Masks help reduce spread and give us the best opportunity to provide consistent in-person education all year. Just like last year, students will have opportunities for mask breaks during the day, such as at lunch or while outside. If parents and guardians are concerned about their child’s ability to safely wear a mask, they should refer back to Administrative Regulation 708.7 COVID-19 Masks.

Our district is committed to doing all we can to ensure students can continue learning in person this school year. This includes HEPA filters in all learning spaces, social distancing, recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for those who are eligible to receive them and requiring masks when the local transmission level is substantial or high.

Review and Update Emergency Information

If you haven’t already done so, please update your family’s information on record with the district by completing the online review in your Infinite Campus Parent portal account. This is the one time each year the district asks parents to complete the review to ensure schools have up-to-date contact information, emergency contacts, student health records and more. It is important for schools to have current information in order to be notified in case of emergency, changes in the school schedule and to receive regular communication from the schools and district.

All District 196 parents and guardians are encouraged to have an Infinite Campus Parent account of their own to stay involved in their child’s education, and to access end-of-term report cards, transcripts, attendance and other important information. Parents who do not have their own Infinite Campus Parent account can request an activation key from the office at their child’s school. For information on setting up an Infinite Campus Parent account and completing the online review, visit the Family Resources page on our district website.

We look forward to partnering with you to make 2021-22 a safe, fun and productive school year for all of our students and families.

NEW: ONLINE AUCTION OPEN NOW!

The Senior Party is hosting an online auction! Check out (AND BID ON) some of the amazing offers: nights on the town, signed sports memorabilia and tickets, wine tastings, and so much more! https://www.32auctions.com/EVHS2022

SENIOR PARTY KICKOFF VIDEO

Did you miss the senior party kickoff video? Here it is! Senior Party Kickoff Video

BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are in need of several volunteers for our BINGO night on March 6th. Please click this SIGNUP GENIUS to see how you can help.

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

Come and join the fun! The Senior Class Party's biggest fundraiser is BINGO Bonanza, Sunday, March 6th from 3-6pm at Cowboy Jacks in Apple Valley.

Registration Fee is $45 per player by Check or Venmo. Price includes: 10 BINGO games, 1 drink ticket, snacks, 3 raffle tickets, access to silent auction, and more!

Complete sign-up registration below and submit payment for event entrance. Register Single or as a Group. Full table is not secure until all player payments have been received. Limited group seating is available. Seating accommodations from 4-10 on a first come first serve basis.

Click here to register and pay

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 make requests to Dr. Franchino at rob.franchino@district196.org or 651-683-6969 ext. 18907 to initiate a request.**

Parents ...

Who are Jews and What is Antisemitism?

Wed | Mar 2 | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. | $25 | Live Online

Students...

Have a Ball (ages 6-16)

On the menu Birthday Cake Balls, S'Mores Balls, PB & J Balls
Wed | Mar 9 | 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. | $30 | FRMS

Prairie Fire Children's Theatre Peter Pan (ages 7-18)
Mon-Sat | Mar 21-26 | 9:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m., plus showtimes | 6 sessions | $109 if registered before March 1, $119 thereafter | EHS

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, February 25 Newsletter

Counseling Office Newsletter Archives

EVHS College Planning Night - Thursday, March 10, 6:30 PM

The Eastview High School College Planning Night will take place on Thursday, March 10th at 6:30 pm in the Commons area.

This seminar is very timely for families of sophomores and juniors, but all grades are welcome to attend! This informational seminar outlines the process for planning and preparing for a post-high school education.

Topics include EVHS graduation requirements, college visits, choosing a college, college requirements, ACT and SAT testing, and the necessary timelines in the application process. The powerful tools of NAVIANCE, a web-based college and career program, will also be shared.

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

laura.horton@district196.org

Suze Fulford

Testing Coordinator

susanne.fulford@district196.org

Rosemount High School is hosting the District 196 College Fair. All students and families are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Visit with representatives from 100 colleges, universities, community colleges, technical colleges and specialty schools.

To see a list of participating colleges, click here.

When: Thursday, March 3, 2022

4:30-6:00 pm

Where: RHS Student Center (lunch room)

Enter through the main doors (next to the flagpole)

Masks will be required for ALL participants!

Instead of filling out information cards at the tables, we ask that you create your own unique barcode and bring it along. You can create it at: www.strivefair.com

We look forward to seeing you at the college fair!

Seniors who live in the city of Eagan! The Eagan Community Foundations scholarship application is now open! Deadline is March 1st.

Students that live in or go to school in Eagan are encouraged to submit an application. Students can learn more about the process through this video presentation. Awards are based on a variety of criteria including community involvement, field of study, those who have persevered through hardships in life, participation in sports and school activities, academic merit and financial need. Only scholarships that are based on financial need require a copy of the front page of your Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA. Be sure and file your FAFSA by the scholarship deadline.

Bilingual and Multilingual Seals and World Language Certificates are provided to high school graduates who demonstrate the required levels of language proficiency in speaking, writing, reading and listening for languages other than English, including American Sign Language (ASL) and American Indian (indigenous) languages in grades 11 and 12, regardless of how the language was learned. (Bilingual and multilingual seals are awarded upon graduation. World language proficiency certificates can be awarded when students meet proficiency requirements.)

The Bilingual SEALS Exam will take place on Tuesday, April 5th at Eastview High School in the Learning Commons computer labs. (This is scheduled on the same date as the Flexible Learning Day for seniors.) There will be a second test date announced for students who are interested in taking more than one test.

To achieve a seal, students must satisfactorily complete all required English Language Arts credits and demonstrate proficiency in another language through language proficiency assessments approved by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). To achieve a certificate, students must demonstrate proficiency in another language through language proficiency assessments approved by MDE. The assessments are an online test of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The state-approved assessments are:

· American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) Arabic, Mandarin (Simplified and Traditional), French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Thai, and

· Standards-based Measurement of Proficiency Assessments (STAMP) Arabic, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Simplified and Traditional), Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian and Spanish.

· Additional SEALS Exams that are being offered: Oromo, Somali, Amharic, Czech, Dakota/Lakota, Ojibwe, Hmong, Karen, Vietnamese or Tamil.

Students may also be able to receive college credits at a MnSCU (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities) school. (The University of Minnesota is not included in the MnSCU system). The necessary levels of proficiency and recognition are:

• ACTFL Intermediate Low level: World Language Proficiency Certificate and 2 semesters of possible credit
• ACTFL Intermediate High level: Gold Bilingual or Multilingual Seal and 3 semesters of possible credit
• ACTFL Advanced Low level: Platinum Bilingual or Multilingual Seal and 4 semesters of possible credit
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*Additional information regarding Proficiency levels can be found on ACTFL.org https://www.actfl.org/publications/guidelines-and-manuals/actfl-proficiency-guidelines-2012

Students who are interested in taking the Bilingual SEALS Exam students can register online at https://www.district196.org/academics/bilingual-and-multilingual-seals-and-certificates.

Registration is open now and closes on Tuesday March 1, 2022.

If you have any questions, please contact Liz Perona at elizabeth.perona@district196.org or Suze Fulford at Susanne.fulford@distrcit196.org

Every Wednesday from 2:30-4:30pm

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.

2/28/2022

7:40am

University of East Anglia (UEA)

2/28/2022

1:40pm

Pacific Lutheran University

3/1/2022

7:40am

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

3/1/2022

12:45pm

Savannah College of Art & Design - SCAD

3/3/2022

12:45pm

Concordia University-Saint Paul

3/4/2022

7:40am

Binghamton University

3/8/2022

12:45pm

Iowa State University

3/8/2022

1:40pm

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

3/10/2022

11:20am

Army National Guard

Who should attend: 7th grade – 12th grade players and/or parents who are interested in getting the details of try outs for Eastview Softball.

What will be covered: Dates, times, location, expectations, registration info, etc.

When: February 28th @ 7:00 PM

Where: Zoom – https://district196-org.zoom.us/j/85321763400?pwd=Q0FBakxnc25IVWt4dUs3SDhqdFZvUT09

Meeting ID if needed: 853 2176 3400

Password if needed: softball

Anyone interested in joining our spring golf team should come to a parent/player meeting on February 28th at 7:00 PM in the Learning Commons.

Check out our website here: EVHS Girls Golf Website. Contact head coach, Coach Colucci or JV Coach, Alex Currie, if you have any questions. Tamara.k.colucci@apps.district196.org. Alex.currie@apps.district196.org .

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

For boys who KNOW they plan to play, register in MyPaymentsPlus soon. There is no fee in there, but payments for the season will be collected just before or after spring break.

HIGH SCHOOL RUGBY

Rugby registration is open for our Girls and Boys high school teams.

Our Varsity Boys are looking to defend their State Championship, and are ranked 31st in the Nation in pre-season rankings. Our Varsity Girls program is up and coming, and we expect to challenge at the top in Minnesota this year in building up to our 2023 Scotland Tour.

WE NEED PLAYERS. No experience is necessary. We have many holes to fill and first-year players will get significant playing/starting time. In rugby, everybody plays, everybody carries the ball, and everybody tackles. Rugby suits all body shapes and sizes, and teaches explosiveness, decision-making, and agility. Rugby is the only spring sport that teaches safe and highly effective tackling to improve HS football player performance and to help avoid injury. We are an ISD 196 club sport, meaning Varsity players may earn their letter.

Practice begins on March 6th and the season runs through the end of the school year. More information, including registration links, may be found at https://www.eaasports.org/rugby.

The French Club will be meeting next week on Tues, March 1st for mardi gras after school starting at 2:40 pm in room B220.

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 2 at 7:10 AM in C232 and Friday, March 4 at 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 18, 2022 AT 2:45 PM.

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

A blank Google Doc Candidacy Form can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ViU5QSgyl6tkkHhlXqzgvITdVp51rTSqUienK1mDofY/edit?usp=sharing

The Submission Form (Due 3/18/22) can be found here:

https://forms.gle/4g8HRCEnjhvB7Jkh8

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

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
Website: evhs.district196.org
Location: 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: 952-431-8900
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Twitter: @EVHSLightning