Bellringer Newsletter

Good morning

Please pay close attention and review the many ParentSquare and Smore Newsletters that will be sent out in the next few weeks as they will detail end of year activities and information regarding Final Exams and Graduation.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at everner@easthamptonct.org.

East Hampton High students are returning to full in-person learning on Monday, March 22. As a result, our teachers will be focusing on larger in-person classes. Therefore, there is no Hybrid option or the ability to GOOGLE MEET into the classroom. There are only 3 specific cases in which students will be allowed to GOOGLE MEET into classes:

1. Students who are quarantining: This will hopefully be a very limited number of students as time goes on.
2. Students who are COVID-19 positive: This should be an even smaller number.
3. Students who are awaiting results from COVID-19 testing:

Teachers will have links posted as soon as possible during the day for students. Please be patient as information is constantly changing and Google Meet Links may not be available right at the beginning of the school day due to communication or teacher absences.

• April 21st--PSAT Testing (9th and 10th Grade Students)
• April 21st--Asynchronous Distance Learning-Grades 11, and 12
• April 28-29-- Make Up CT SAT Days (specifics TBD)
• May 15--Senior Prom--St. Clements Castle (5:30-9:30)
• May 16 and 17--High School Drama Production--Romeo and Juliet
• May 19--NHS Induction Ceremony
• May 25--NGSS Testing (11th Grade students)
• May 27--Music Department Cabaret Evening
• May 31--Memorial Day--No School
• June 1--Senior Class Capstone Expo
• June 2--Senior Class Capstone Expo (RAIN DATE)
• June 3--High School Music Department-Spring Concert
• June 4--Senior Class Picnic (Lake Compounce)
• June 7--Top 10 Scholars Reception (EH Town Hall)
• June 10--Senior Class Scholarship and Awards Evening
• June 18--EHHS Graduation
• June 19--EHS Graduation (Rain Date)

Several EHHS students have artwork displayed at the Town Hall outside of the Board of Ed offices. The artwork will be on display during the month of April and is open to the public for viewing. Congratulations to the following EHHS artists:

Brady Battit

Maya Byrne

Sophia Cahoon

Sabrina Jenny

Luke Magge

Mary Rainville

Kaitlin Tassmer

The Art Studio is busy this semester with sculptures of all kinds for the 3D Design 1 and 2 classes. While these artists were in cohorts at home they created copper relief sculptures of important landmarks and Styrofoam sculptures inspired by the work of Tara Donovan. At school, clay sculptures were done using the pinch pot and slab methods. Students completed an additive/subtractive pinch pot to get the feel of the clay and then continued with slab constructed wall pockets to culminate the unit on relief sculpture. The studio is now buzzing with full in person learning and students are here working hard to create large, exposed coil vessels

The East Hampton Prevention Partnership would like to thank all that were able to attend our Virtual Hidden in Plain Sight Presentation. If you learned something interesting about products teens are using and use to hide them, please pass that information along to friends and family. If you missed the presentation, here are some online resources that you can check out on your own time.

Our neighboring state of Rhode Island has an awesome Online Virtual Hidden in Plain Sight Bedroom. Please click this link: https://www.riprevention.org/get-involved/ to look through a mock bedroom.

Some of the resources we talked about during the HIPS presentation were:

Netflix Docuseries "Broken - The Big Vape" This investigative docuseries shows how negligence and deceit in the production and marketing of popular consumer items can result in dire outcomes. This would be are really good show to watch with your teens, as it would make a great conversation starter.

Some websites with tons of resources:

https://tobaccofreeca.com/

https://flavorshookkidsct.org/

Specifically aimed at parents with information on vaping products targeted at kids.

It was pretty eye opening to what extend companies target market teens with items to hide alcohol, pills, weed, dab, and vaping paraphernalia.

To like our facebook page find us at https://www.facebook.com/easthamptonpp . We will be posting a series of follow-up resources to this presentation within the coming weeks.

Hopefully next school year we will be able to offer a live version of HIPS, as was planned a year ago.

The EHHS Journalism class welcomed USA Today journalist, Morgan Hines, via Google Meet! Students turned the tables on Ms. Hines and interviewed her about her career, education, and more. Ms. Hines shared her love for collecting information and breaking stories that are meaningful and life changing. She also shared her initial fears of interviewing Matthew McConaughey, but, to the delight of the students, she discovered that McConaughey is one of the kindest celebrities around! The class wrote “Thank You Letters” to Ms. Hines. Here are a few highlights:

Dear Morgan Hines,

I am writing this letter to you to say thankyou for letting us interview you. It was super interesting to learn about you and your job as a journalist. I loved learning about how you've only been a journalist for about two years, but have already accomplished so much in that time. When you talked about how you can learn something every day, I found that super cool and fascinating. Thank you again for spending time out of your day to talk to us about yourself and your job. It was definitely an experience we will remember.

Dear Morgan,

Thank you so much for letting us interview you yesterday. It was really interesting to be able to interview an actual journalist! I think it is so amazing how you like writing stories about people in need. I loved being able to hear about how passionate you were writing about the cruise ship members. I read the article the night before and could already see how much emotion and feeling went into your writing. You are really great at getting across to your readers and keeping them interested. I am so thankful that we were able to interview you. Thanks again!

Spring Sports have returned after a year’s absence, with spring contests beginning on Saturday April 10th. Parents, families and fans are currently permitted to attend both home and away spring sports contests. All Shoreline Conference Schools ask that all spectators wear masks and socially distance to the greatest extent possible. Please continue to help us to keep spring sports teams playing by keeping our campuses and contest sites safe.

Varsity Baseball is currently 2-1 having defeated Morgan on opening day 3-1 and Cromwell 14-11. They lost at North Branford 6-10. They are scheduled to play at home today vs HK, at Hale-Ray on Wednesday and Home vs Coginchaug on Friday.

Junior Varsity Baseball is currently 0-1 having lost at home to Cromwell 6-7. They are scheduled to play at HK on Tuesday, Home vs Hale-Ray on Thursday and at Coginchaug on Saturday.

Varsity Softball is currently 0-3 having lost to Morgan 1-11, Cromwell 0-16 and North Branford 0-17. They are scheduled to play at HK on Monday, at Hale-Ray in a doubleheader on Wednesday and at Coginchaug on Friday.

Junior Varsity Softball has yet to play due to weather and are scheduled to play this Thursday at Morgan.

Boys Tennis is currently 2-1 having lost to Valley Regional 1-6 and defeated Morgan and HK 7-0. They are scheduled to play at Westbrook today, at Portland on Wednesday and at Lyme-Old Lyme on Friday.

Girls Tennis is currently 0-4. They have lost to Valley Regional 1-6, Morgan 1-6, HK 1-6 and Cromwell 2-5. They are scheduled to play at Westbrook today and at Portland on Wednesday.

Boys and Girls Track has not competed yet but is scheduled to open their season on Thursday vs Hale-Ray at home.

You can also follow winter sports results on twitter at BellringerSports @EHBellringers and also at CIACsports.com.

In order to keep our schools open, we are asking that all families follow the Guidelines set out below. This will assist in keeping everyone healthy and safe as we work to keep school open.

If students are feeling ill, please get them tested and DO NOT SEND them to school until you have received negative test results.

If a family member is ill, please consider having the entire family tested and do not send children to school until you have received negative test results.

Please do not send your children to school if they have been tested for COVID-19 for any reason. Please wait until you have received negative test results before sending your children back to school.

Loco Perro & EHHS Project Graduation night!!!

Order takeout at Loco Perro on Tuesday, March 30 and Tuesday, April 20th.

10% of proceeds will be donated to EHHS Project Graduation to help fund a

drug and alcohol free graduation party.

RAFFLE TICKETS: $5 each gives you a change to win a $50 gift certificate

to Loco Perro. Bring cash with you to pickup.

You cannot add this to your order

Website: https://www.locoperro.com/

Online ordering: https://web.ishopfood.com/#/loco-perro/loco-perro/menu

Hours: 11:30am – 9:00pm

Project Graduation provides a drug and alcohol-free night for all the graduating seniors at EHHS.

Here is the link to sign up. https://belltownspringsprint5k.itsyourrace.com/TeamList.aspx?

id=4842

Please see the attached flier for more information.

School breakfast and lunch continue to be free of charge for ALL students for the remainder of the school year! No signup is necessary. If you have any questions please contact Jen Bove at jbove@easthamptonct.org

This coming Wednesday our grade 9 & 10 students will be taking the PSAT during the school day - while our grade 11 & 12 students will have an asynchronous day from home.

Bus transportation will be provided to all students, just like a regular school day.

Testing will begin PROMPTLY at 7:35 - students MUST be in their seat no later than that time.

Students will be provided with two #2 pencils, please bring your own calculator and extra batteries (just in case), a water and small snack for your consumption during breaks.

Students should anticipate finishing around 12:00.

Please see below for more specific information by grade.

Sophomore testing rooms are listed below:

RM 101 - Askalar- Cloutier
RM 102- Colegrove- Gionvanelli
RM 103- Goldner- Lanou
RM 104- Lee-O'Sullivan
RM 203- Partridge- Sattler
RM 204- Scaniffe- Zuber

Freshmen testing rooms are listed below:

RM 704- Adams- Byrne
RM 705-Caron- Frost
RM 706- Gagne-Karrenberg
RM 707- Keirney- Loitz
RM 708- Lombardo- Morrell
RM 709- Morrow- Pugel
RM 710- Pyrek-Sprague
RM 711- Steiner-Zimmerman

** Please note that the 9th grade test is shorter in length, please bring a book or your Chromebook to get work done until the busses arrive around 12:00.**

FYI - School Counselors will be doing interest inventories with the Sophomores next week.

Please take a moment to read this important announcement regarding changes to the Counseling Caseloads for 2021-2022 School Year.

The EHHS School Counselors are excited to announce that beginning this fall 2021, we will be redistributing caseloads. We believe that this shift will allow our counselors to foster stronger relationships with students throughout their 4 years of high school.

Distributions are listed below-

• Our current juniors, Class of 2022 will remain with your counselors for next year- completing your four years with Mrs. Catlin (A-K) or Ms. Malcolm (L-Z).
• For ALL other students Classes of 2023 and beyond your counselor will stay with you for your entire high school journey.
• Mrs. Sullivan will have students A-C in grades 9-11
• Mrs. Catlin will have students D- Ma in grades 9-11
• Ms. Malcolm will have students Mc – Z in grades 9-11

We genuinely feel that this is in the best interest of our students and families moving forward.

For the remainder this year there will be no changes made to our existing caseloads- please continue to reach out to your current counselor:

• Mrs. Sullivan:
• All 9th Grade students

• Mrs. Catlin:
• Grade 12 A-L
• Grades 10 & 11 A-K

• Ms. Malcolm:
• Grades 12 M-Z
• Grades 10 & 11 L-Z

School Counseling Appointments - please continue using Google!

If students would like to request an appointment they can now do so through our links.

The links below are for students to access when their counselor is available. The links will be posted in the class specific google classroom. If students have been filling out the blue form that works too! Students should be signing up during their study hall or x-block!

Mrs. Catlin's Calendar Back full-time last week!

Grade 12: last names A-L

Grade 11: last names A-K

Grade 10: last names A-K

Ms. Malcolm’s Calendar

Grade 12: last names M-Z

Grade 11: last names L-Z

Grade 10: last names L-Z

Mrs. Sullivan

Freshman Counselor

As always, if students or parents have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to email us anytime!

ATTN ALL Juniors:

At this time, the school counselors have completed all junior English presentations and Junior Parent Night. Junior meetings are still in progress and are scheduled automatically, for ALL juniors by Mrs. Wyzykowski.

ATTN ALL College Bound Seniors:

• The time is right for you to submit your community college applications! Please speak to your counselors!

• Any senior who plans to apply to a four year school but has NOT yet completed their application or submitted a transcript request, you should set up an appointment with Mrs. Catlin (Mon-Wed) or Ms. Malcolm. Email your counselor or request in their Google calendar link on the school website and GCR, or stop by in person to set it up. Don't wait!
  

ATTENTION ALL students in need of completing the FAFSA :

The Financial Aid Office at Manchester Community College has been hosting virtual FAFSA sessions since December. Students that still need to complete the FAFSA for the 2021-2022 school year please go to Manchester's website and register for an upcoming session. Manchester is offering one on one assistance in completing the FAFSA along with a FAFSA overview workshop. If you or your students have any questions please refer them to us. We are working remotely but are here to assist everyone!

Here is the link for the upcoming sessions:

Manchester Community College (manchestercc.edu)

ATTENTION ALL Seniors - Important Scholarship Info:

Mrs. Wyzykowski sent this to all seniors and thier parents last week:

Dear Seniors and Parents:

Naviance is the best place to start looking for scholarships:

1. Log in to Naviance,
2. Go to the college tab on the top right
3. Select scholarship and money
4. Select scholarship list
5. Change tab to Local and Regional
6. Click on scholarship name
7. Read description to see if you qualify
8. Click on link to get more information or to go to their website to apply, if available OR
9. Click on the application download, if available

Some scholarships will want you to apply online and submit online others will need you to download the application and email them to me. Please read the directions and descriptions carefully!

If you need to upload a transcript send me an email request or come see me.

Let me know if you have any issues.

You can also search Nationally; Instead of selecting the scholarship list in step 4 Click National Scholarship Search.

Check Naviance everyday as I am uploading new ones as they come in!

Good Luck!

Mrs. Wyzykowski

Please see the attachments below for our most recent scholarship info. There are slides on how to find scholarship information in Naviance, and info on current scholarships available at this time.

Should you have any questions please email Mrs. Wyzykowski @ lwyzykowski@easthamptonct.org

Last week Mrs. Sullivan visited all AP classrooms and everyone received a packet of information with the following details:

• The cost of each exam is $47
• Registration form- signed by the student and parent - Please note that ALL exams have already been ordered.
• Forms and payments are due to the School Counseling Office by Tuesday April 20th- if you are experiencing a financial hardship please contact Mrs. Sullivan to discuss a payment plan.
• The NEW 2021 Dates (listed below)
  May 5th- AP Physics - 11:30 AM - Town Hall Training Room
  May 6th- AP US History - 7:30 AM - Town Hall Training Room
  May 12th- AP Music Theory - 11:30 AM - Town Hall Training Room
  May 13th- AP Art & Design - 10-12 - Town Hall Training Room
  May 18th- AP Literature - 11:30 AM - Town Hall Training Room
  May 20th- AP Government & Politics - 11:30 AM - Town Hall Training Room
  May 20th- AP Psychology - 3:30 PM - High School TBELL
  May 24th- AP Calculus AB - 7:30 AM - Town Hall Training Room
  May 25th- AP Statistics - 11:30 AM - Town Hall Training Room
  May 26th- AP Comp Science - 3:30 PM - High School TBELL
  May 27th- AP Biology - 11:30 AM - Town Hall Training Room
  June 7th- AP Language - 11:30 AM - Town Hall Training Room

Nondiscrimination Statement:

The East Hampton Board of Education, in compliance with federal and state law, affirms its policy of equal educational opportunity for all students and equal employment opportunity for all persons. It is the policy of the District to promote nondiscrimination and an environment free of harassment regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability (including but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability, or learning disability), genetic information, marital status, or age or because of the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, or age of any persons with whom the individual associates. The District shall provide to all students without discrimination, course offerings, counseling, assistance, employment, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The District shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The District shall make reasonable accommodations for identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with federal and state statutes and regulations.