East= view High School Daily Announcements

Thur= sday, November 12, 2009

Student Absence Information:

&nbs= p; * For a Full Day Absence, please use the Attendance Line in the voicemail system: = 651-683-6969 extension 98677 or 98678, and leave your message. = You have until 1:00 pm on the day of absence to do this.

* For a Partial Day Absence (late arrival or early release), please send a note with your student.= Students must have a pass before leaving the school.

For = all other attendance issues, please call the Attendance Office<= /strong> at 952-431-8921 or 952-431-8922.

For up-to-date Eastview calendar information, go to:
http= ://www.district196.org/evhs then "click" Activity Calendar = under Quick Links.

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There will be a Girls Tennis Booster Club m= eeting tonight at 7:00 pm in Room C250. This is our final Booster Club meeti= ng of the season so please try to attend.

(new) The Alpine Ski Boosters will be meeting on Monday, November 16, at 7:00 = pm in Room B125 at EVHS. We will discuss the upcoming race season and pa= rent volunteer opportunities, and answer any questions. All parents/guardi= ans of Alpine Team skiers are welcome!

(new) There will be a Parents are Key (PAK) meeting on Tuesday, November 17 at 6= :00 pm at Falcon Ridge Middle School. Please note the earlier start time,= as we are meeting prior to the Perspectives on Parenting session. We will discuss the many parent volunteer opportunities still available. All parents are welcome! Contact PAK Chair Paula Zeilon at pczeilon@charter.net with any ques= tions.

Pers= pectives on Parenting sponsors the latest parenting seminar entitled: “Sexting, Texting = and Internet Safety” on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00 pm at Falcon Rid= ge Middle School. Apple Valley Police and School Resource Officer, Doug Baird, and Kim Martinson, EVHS Assistant Principal, will help parents understand the cell phone and internet world of our students from the school and law enforcement perspectives. Find out how cell phones impact learning (benefits and risks), how to minimize the risks and how to help our children safely navigate our changing electronic world.

On November 7 the Eastview Community Foundation held their 2^{nd
Annual Art Madness at The Barn at Spirit of Brandtjen Farms in
Lakeville. The event featured a silent auction with 225 original work=
s of
art created by local art students, residents and professional artists. Thank you to those who attended. The
event was a GREAT success. The Foundation made nearly $10,000.00 to de
donated back in scholarships, grants and random acts of kindness to 10 schools in the Eastview community – Greenlea=
f,
Diamond Path, Thomas Lake, Oak Ridge and Highland elementary schools, Falcon
Ridge, Scott Highlands and Black Hawk middle schools, Dakota Ridge School a=
nd
Eastview High School. The event also collected over 275 pounds=
of
food that was donated to the Community Action Council Food Shelf. The
food will feed local families for several days. Please consider supporting =
the
Eastview Community Foundation by becoming a member. If interested ple=
ase
contact bob.kincade@evcf.org=}

YEAR= BOOK ORDERS ARE DUE tomo= rrow for $75. After that the price increases to $80. All yearbook or= ders are due January 31. Yearbook orders can be dropped off in the Main Office. You can order online by clicking on the following link. http://jostensyearbook= s.com?REF=3DA01022961    You can also print a yearbook order form from the yearbook web= page at http://www.district196.org/evhs/activities/finearts/lightyear/ Forms are also available in the Main Office.

The Eastview Yearbook is looking for candid pictures of the stude= nts! Please send in your candids of your children and their friends to evhscandids@gmail.com We are look= ing for pictures that showcase sporting events and other co-curricular activiti= es! If you have any questions contact Ms. Ericka Phelps.

Does your student have detentions?? Check out Parent Portal because all Quarter ONE detentions must be made up by the start of the Quar= ter 2 (November 16). Detention is available:

·         Before school through Friday, 6:15 am to 7:25am in the Career Center

·         After school 2:45 pm to 4:00 pm, Thursday in Room C239, Tuesday & Wednesday in Room B321

·         Saturday 8:30 am to 11:00 am

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Dece= mber 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at 7:30 pm
December 13 at 2:00 pm
Senior Citizen Free Preview: December 9 at 3:30 pm
Leapin’ Lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes centerstage in one of the world’s best loved musicals. “Annie” is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her yea= rs ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embitter= ed Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils M= iss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, h= is personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt names Sandy. Memorable songs include Hard Knock Life and Tomorrow. Newsweek has called it “Spectacular on every count” and t= he New York Post adds “at the heart of musical comedy, big warm-hearted, funny and overflowing”. This musical promises fun for the entire family!   Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and = $5 for students. BOX OFFICE OPENS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 FROM 5-8 PM for <= b>walk in sales only, daily from 2:30-4:00 pm as long as tickets are available= and one hour before show time. The phone number for the Box Office is = 952-431-8955 Beat the crowds and purchase tickets to the preview show. Mond= ay, December 7 at 7:00 pm Preview Show SOLD OUT. An additional Preview Show will be held on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 at 3:30 pm.. All seats will be just $5. Click link for Preview Show Ticket Order Form.= ht= tp://www.district196.org/evhs/people/durochstweb/Preview2.pdf

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2010= Graduation Information http://www.district196.org/evhs/people/seniorinfo/

Diploma, Cap, Go= wn and Tassel order form (1/2 blue sheet) <= span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-b= idi; font-weight:normal'>- = due today

Jost= ens Graduation Announcement ord= ers – due today

Extra packets and a sample announcement are available in the Main Office.

If y= ou have any questions, please contact Ms. Winslow at 952-431-8906

(new) Watch your mailbox for information on the 2010 Senior Party= ! The Senior Party Committee will be mailing a packet to each senior family t= his week that contains critical information on the Senior Graduation Party to be held on Saturday, June 5. The mailing includes an information letter,= a ticket order form, a donation request form and information about the Varsity Paver Fundraiser. Buy your tickets now and save! Ticket prices = for the event are priced at $70 now through February 12. If you purchase between February 13 and June 4, they will cost $85 and $100 day of the party. The ticket is all inclusive and includes games, casino, entertainment, food and a special momento bag. Our funds are limited = and we rely on parents to purchase their tickets early and donate wherever they can.   See the mailing for information on purchasing tickets.&nbs= p; You can send your ticket order forms to Jenni Kistner @ JenniRKist@aol.com .  Thanks for helping us make this the greatest celebration for o= ur kids!

Seni= or Photos and Grad Ads for seniors are due DECEMBER 1. Go to: htt= p://www.district196.org/evhs/activities/finearts/lightyear/ to review photo requirements and how to submit digital photo.

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For a limited time there are M & M cookies available in the Lightni= ng Café. We also are now carrying Starbuck’s Frappuccin= os!

Got = detentions?? Check out Parent Portal because all Quarter ONE detentions must be m= ade up by the start of the Quarter 2. Detention is available: =

·         Before school through Friday, 6:15 am to 7:25 am in the Career Center

·         After school 2:45 pm to 4:00 pm, Thursday in Room C239, Wednesday in Room B321

·         Saturday 8:30 am to 11:00 am, meet at the West Door

The 2008/2009 spring supplement for the yearbook can be picked up in the Main Office.

Home= coming pictures can= be picked up in the Main Office.

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YEAR= BOOK ORDERS ARE DUE tomo= rrow for $75. After that the price increases to $80. All yearbook or= ders are due January 31. Yearbook orders can be dropped off in the Main Office. You can order online by clicking on the following link. http= ://jostensyearbooks.com?REF=3DA01022961    You can also print a yearbook order form from the yearbook webpage at http://www.district196.org/evhs/activities/= finearts/lightyear/ Forms are also available in the Main Office.

The following college representatives will be visiting in the Career Cen= ter next week:

Northern Michigan University

EVHS Career Center – 3^rd period <= /span>

today

St. Cloud State University

EVHS Career Center – 4^th period

today

Simpson College

EVHS Career Center – 6^th period

today

Luther College

EVHS Career Center – 7^th period

today

IT Career Exploration fair

Off Campus – Thompson Rueters, Eagan<= /p>

Sat November 14

Savannah College of Art & Design

Off Campus - 2020 American Blvd East, Bloomington<= /span>

Sat November 14

The = following scholarship deadlines are approaching:

Nort= hwest Airlines Pilots’ Wives Club Heart Research – November 15

All = USA High School Academic Team – November 30

Stud= ents should frequently check the scholarship list in Family connection and may a= lso review the scholarship list at http://www.district196.org/evhs/studentserv= ices/guidance/FinancialAid/FinancialAid.asp   If you have any questions, see Mrs. Mathews in the Guidance Office.

The originally scheduled 9^th grade Boy Basketball clinics will be cancelled for the remainder of November.&nbs= p; Tryouts will begin on Monday November 16. Contact Coach Thomforde with any questions at dthomforde@spa.edu.

10th Annual TC Open Cheer Competition – Sunday, November 15 - Eastv= iew High School holds its annual cheer competition starting at 11:00 am. Please join us in cheering on your fellow cheerleaders from Eastview and surrounding area schools and clubs. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for students. Eastview students enter free when showing their student pho= to ID.

The Girls' Cross Country team is selling Lightning logo socks aga= in this year. They are great workout socks and make great stocking stuffers. A= 3 pack is $12. Please contact jorjean.fischer@district196.org if you wo= uld like to help support the team and get some great socks.

Have fun shopping at ZIDA Fashion Accessories tonight 7:00–9:00 pm and support the Icettes- District 196 Figure Skat= ing Team! If you mention Icettes upon checking out, a percentage of your purcha= se will go to support the Icettes. ZIDA offers jewelry and other fashion accessories at a great price. ZIDA is located at 14300 Buck Hill Rd, Burnsv= ille (near the Burnsville Mall). Start your holiday shopping early!

With Lightning Varsity Football team’s win last w= eek now they advance to the State Quarterfinals vs. Cretin-Derham Hall on Satur= day night at 6:00 pm at Griffin Stadium on the campus of St. Paul Central High School (please note the day and start time!) Pre-Sale Tickets will be on sa= le through tomorrow from 7:00 am-3:30 pm in the Main Office. Cost for St= ate Tournament Tickets is $8.00 for Adults and $5.00 for Students in grades K-12. Children Pre-K and under are admitted free. There is no Senior Citizen discount for MSHSL State Tournament events. Due to the lack of avai= lable parking near the stadium and from previous experience at this venue we stro= ngly encourage you to also sign up for the Student/Parent Fan Bus. = Cost of the fan bus is $5 per person. Buses will leave from the EVHS West = lot at 4:45 pm on Saturday and return immediately following the game. Sig= n-up for the fan buses is also Wednesday through Friday from 7:00 am-3:30 pm in = the Main Office.

Boys Lacrosse pla= yers can now signup for winter league by visiting the website at www.= eastviewlacrosse.com

Car Pool meeting spot for rides to Nordic Ski practice will be the North D= oor entrance upper level.

(new) Volleyball players, Senior Lauren Grant & junior Ashley Murtha, were announced to the All-S= tate Volleyball team! Congrats to both of them for an outstanding season!

All = 9A Volleyball players should sign up for a meeting with Coach Lieffort.&nb= sp; Meetings will be held after school November 16-20. The sign-up sheet = is outside Room C235.

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DECA= members will have a meeting on Wednesday, November 18 before or after school in C237. You only need to attend o= ne of these meetings. It is very important that you attend to get information regarding the December conference as well as sign up for distri= ct competition that will be coming up in January. There is still time to sign = up for DECA if you would like to compete at the District Conference on January= 8, if you are interested please see Ms. Mohr in C238 as soon as possible. = ;

There will be auditions for the One Act Plays. We’ll be auditioning for BOTH a competition show and an additional comic show. Sunday, November 15, 4-7 pm on stage. Use North Doors. Audition= materials available in the Main Office.

LEAP= ’s yearbook picture will be taken today. Meet in C337 or at the North Door (by staff parking lot) at 2:= 30 pm. After the picture we are working on our next theme and project.&n= bsp; Bring ideas! Everyone is welcome.

FCA<= /span> is collecting shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. We’ve extended the deadline to drop off yo= ur shoe boxes to Friday November 20. If you are interested in putting together a gift box to be given to children around the world, please get information and/or drop off the boxes to Mrs. Cross in the Guidance Office.=

East= view’s REAL MEN READ enjoyed a fun conversation about the book, Bringing Down the House and really good food at Buffalo Wild Wings last Friday. Thank you to those students and Mr. Tomlinson for attending! = The REAL MEN READ group is now reading The Lost Symbol, by Dan Br= own for our December book talk. We encourage ALL interested students to g= et a copy of the book and read it – we will meet on Friday, December 18 du= ring your lunch to eat pizza and talk about this engaging thriller! Please visit the REAL MEN READ blog for more information: http://evrealmenread.wordpress= .com/ Why? Because REAL MEN READ!

Atte= ntion all students interested in skiing and snowboarding for fun. Th= ere short 10 minute informational meeting about joining the EVHS Ski and Snowboard Club after school tomorrow at 2:35 in the East Commons Rotunda. Please see MR G in B127 with questions.

Step= pers—and anyone interested in joining win= ter step—we will meet after school today in the 3C locker bay at 2:35 pm = for practice. See Ms. Mathews in the 2B office or Ms. Dumonceaux in the 3C office with questions.

The = EVHS Ski & Snowboard Club is sponsoring the premier of LEVEL 1’s new release: REFRESH on Saturday night, November 14 in the Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm with the movie starting at 7:00 pm. Door prizes and a raffle will take place- including lift tickets,= t-shirts, posters, etc. See MR.G in B1 with questions.

Atte= ntion writers! The first deadline for Voices literary magazin= e is today.  So, if you love to write short stories, music lyrics, poe= try or prose, turn them into your English teacher or Mr. Currie in Room A205.

Do y= ou want to see you and your friends in the yearbook? If so… please sen= d us your candids! We’re looking for pictures that showcase sporting events, homecoming, pepfests, spirit week, and your lives outside of school! Send pictures to evhscandids@gmail= .com If you have any questions contact Ms. Ericka Phelps.


Northern Michigan University	EVHS Career Center – 3^rd period <= /span>	today
St. Cloud State University	EVHS Career Center – 4^th period	today
Simpson College	EVHS Career Center – 6^th period	today
Luther College	EVHS Career Center – 7^th period	today
IT Career Exploration fair	Off Campus – Thompson Rueters, Eagan<= /p>	Sat November 14
Savannah College of Art & Design	Off Campus - 2020 American Blvd East, Bloomington<= /span>	Sat November 14