GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

(NEW) DISTANCE LEARNING EXTENDED THROUGH END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR

On April 23, Governor Walz announced that distance learning will be extended through the end of the 2019-20 school year. While the decision was expected, it was still disappointing to hear, knowing what it means for our students, families and staff, and how it will impact the important traditions, activities and milestones that mark the end of each school year. We wish we could see students in our schools again this spring, but we recognize the importance of continuing to do our part to combat this public health crisis.   

 

(NEW) ON-SITE ACTIVITIES CANCELED, GRADUATIONS TO BE DETERMINED

With the governor’s decision comes the cancellation of all cocurricular activities, games, performances, clubs and any on-site events that were scheduled through the end of the school year. Options for graduations are already being discussed, but no decisions have been made. We are exploring options for a modified on-site graduation while maintaining proper social distancing. We know this is what most students and parents would like, but whether it can happen remains to be seen. Many special programs and recognition events that are held at the end of each school year will be canceled, postponed or conducted virtually. 

• Prom- previously scheduled for May 23rd, has been cancelled.

• Graduation- Eastview is currently working with our district and our four other high schools to develop an acceptable framework to honor the graduation of our district seniors.  Our goal is to provide the best celebration possible while honoring our Governor’s recommendations for social distancing.  We will keep families informed as more information becomes available. 

• Senior Party- The Senior Party Parent Committee is working to determine a method to honor seniors in lieu of the traditional party on June 6.   At this time, they are not refunding tickets until they determine a future plan.  However, if there is a financial need to be refunded, please contact: melanie.vincent@medtronic.com. More information will be provided as the parent committee determines how they are going to proceed. 

 

(NEW) NO DISTANCE LEARNING MAY 1 AND 4

The governor’s announcement makes Friday, May 1 and Monday, May 4 days for teacher professional development, meaning there will be no distance learning for students on these two days.

 

(NEW) PICKING UP ITEMS FROM SCHOOL/TURNING IN ITEMS TO SCHOOL

We know that many students still have things at school that will need to be picked up before the end of the school year, and they may also have items to turn back into school.   Eastview is still making plans for this and will communicate with families as soon as plans become available. 

 

(NEW) FEEPAY REFUNDS

All school district fees for spring activities through FeePay will be refunded and processed by the end of the school year.  Student parking passes will receive a two-thirds refund based on the unused days for semester two.  

 

(NEW) IPAD MAINTENANCE: 

Now that we’re into the 5th week of Distance Learning, it’s time for a little routine iPad maintenance to help you be successful in completing your coursework.

1. Make sure your iPad is updated to OS13.4.1. If your iPad is not updated, you need to Download and Install the update. (Remember it’s a 2-step process.) 
2. After you’ve updated your OS, you’ll need to update your apps. Go to Self-Service, tap Reinstall under the apps you have downloaded to update them.

a.              While you’re at home reinstalling/updating your apps one at a time is a good idea to not overload your wifi.

    3.  You need 10-15GB of available space on your iPad to avoid a lot of problems. To free up space:

a.              Delete ALL personal photos/videos and those not needed for Q3/Q4 coursework.

b.              Delete apps not needed for current Q4 coursework.

    4.  Start your day with your iPad charged to 100%.

    5.  Make sure Notability is backing up to Google Drive.

Here are more helpful tips for iPads and apps.

 

(NEW) THE CRAFT SHOW IS STILL A GO -- JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER'S DAY!

It was such a disappointment to have to cancel our first-ever Senior Party Craft Show fundraiser. The Senior Party Committee had over 70 vendors signed up and collected over $4,000 in booth fees. With the raffle we had planned, the craft show was on track to be a huge fundraising success. And then COVID-19 struck. Some vendors donated their booth fees; most needed a refund. Luckily, approximately 20 vendors agreed to take the show ONLINE with us. Therefore, we are happy to announce that our Craft Show will go live on Friday, May 1st at 10am. Please visit eastviewcraftshow.com for a little shopping and to show these generous small businesses some love! And please share the link widely with your friends and family!

 

(NEW) LIGHTING FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER & FLOWERS, FLOWERS, FLOWERS!

As we continue to live in these uncertain times, many of us are looking for ways to return to some semblance of “normal”.  Many look to do this by getting outside and working in our gardens.  Eisele Greenhouse has been a tremendous supporter of Eastview and Eastview Football.  They have asked to continue this support and hope that you can support them as well.  During the month of May, they will give back 15% of all sales by Eastview supporters to the Lightning Football Program.  

People can order in store, over the phone, by email, or via their website at: https://www.eiselegreenhouse.com/

Eisele Greenhouse:

8350 160th St W

Lakeville, MN  55044

952-432-7435

pray@eiselegreenhouse.com

**For your convenience, all orders are available curbside pickup THE NEXT DAY between 12-6pm! **

Whether you place an order via email, on their website, in store, or call them directly, we need you to mention Eastview Football or Eastview High School!  Again, 15% of all sales support the Lightning Football program.

We understand that many of you may be struggling with your own financial issues.  Please do not hesitate to reach out if Lightning Football can somehow provide assistance.

We thank Eisele Greenhouse and the Eastview community, families and friends for their continued support.

RISE AS ONE,

EASTVIEW FOOTBALL 2020

 

(NEW) VIRTUAL CALMING ROOM

Sometimes life can be overwhelming and it can be hard to work through difficult times. One resource that District 196 is making available for families is a virtual calming room, a site with various tools for calming and relaxation, like Sounds & Music, Guided Practice, Smartphone Apps, and more.  This Virtual Calming Room was designed to assist in identifying different strategies for managing emotions. We hope these tools will provide helpful outlets and practices for when life gets tough.

https://www.district196.org/about/calm-room

 

EASTVIEW TOGETHER SPIRITWEAR

Since 1997, we have been proud of the vibrant and supportive Eastview Community that has made our school a nationally respected leader in education, athletics, and the arts!  Our community of educators, support staff, families, and particularly our students have built and maintained the principles that drive a culture of individual achievement and service to the community.  The Eastview Community has always been at the forefront of service to those in need both locally and around the world, always working together as one!  In this unprecedented time, the Eastview Community has risen to the challenge so that every member of our community understands that we will make it through this pandemic together! 

In conjunction with Pierce Apparel, we are offering “Eastview Together” clothing to display our Eastview Community pride!  A contribution of $5.00 for each item purchased will be donated to Eastview High School in support of students and families in need of additional support during these challenging times, including our Senior Class and Spring Co-Curricular programs!  Your order is delivered directly to the address you designate approximately two weeks after the order window closes.  There is flat-rate delivery charge to anywhere in the U.S. added to each order; delivery is free for orders over $50.00.  The order deadline is Monday May 4, 2020.  Show your Eastview pride and support for people and programs that are experiencing difficulty at this time!

Eastview Together Spiritwear Ordering Link

 

CHECKING EMAIL DURING DISTANCE LEARNING

Just a reminder to all students- you should be checking your Collab/Google email in addition to checking Schoology each day.  There may be some messages sent in either or both accounts.

 

#STAYHOMEMN REMINDER

Students are reminded to continue to social distance and keep six feet between you and those around you. Everyone is encouraged to stay active outside during this time, provided you practice safe social distancing. Outdoor activities such as walking pets, hiking, running, biking, hunting, or fishing are examples of activities that are OK. Remember that your choice to stay home is an act of compassion and generosity that will save lives. All of us can make a difference each and every day.

 

EASTVIEW  D I S T A N C E  LEARNING SCHOOL SPIRIT 

On the following Fridays, post pics on your favorite social media platform showing your school spirit using:  #EVHSDistanceSpirit

Friday, May 1: College Day (National Decision Day)

#EVHSDistanceSpirit 

 

FROM COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Get your CPR & AED certification! Distance learning with contact-free skills assessment.

Be prepared with lifesaving skills! In response to COVID-19, we have a new method for CPR/AED certification. Blended learning provides access to online learning. Remote skills verification allows evaluation of your skills via your phone video or computer webcam. We will contact you to arrange a time to pick up and return your manikins and supplies at Falcon Ridge Middle School, 12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley. This program may also serve to renew certifications. American Safety and Health Institute CPR/AED certification is valid for two years. This course is equivalent to American Heart Association Heart Saver or American Red Cross CPR for Lay Rescuer. Learn more and register!

 

Parents … Check out our new online adult enrichment classes!

Although the method of learning with technology through distance learning may be different, our goal remains the same ... to engage, enrich and inspire your lifelong learning! Create hand-stamped cards, tap to be calm, write online blogs, explore home-based businesses and much, much more! The sky's the limit!

 

PARENT SECTION

SENIOR YARD SIGNS

Attention senior parents!  Looking for a way to visibly honor our Class of 2020 seniors?  Weather resistant 18x24” yard signs are available through a collaboration with the Senior Party Committee and several senior parents, with all proceeds going toward the Class of 2020 Senior Party fund.  Click here to purchase one for your graduate.  Pick-up instructions are on the site and confirmed upon purchase.  #inthistogether

 

COLLEGE AND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

(NEW) BILINGUAL SEALS AND CERTIFICATE TEST-TAKERS 

We are getting closer to having a plan for administering the Bilingual Seals and Certificates assessment (STAMP test)! Please look for an email in your Collab (.apps) account from Michelle DeMers sometime next week. This email will include a very important survey about what technology you have or might need in order to take the test via distance learning methods. If you do NOT receive an email by Friday, May 8^th, or if you have further questions or concerns, please contact elizabeth.perona@district196.org or Eastview High School Administrator janel.hengel@district196.org. 

 

(NEW) STRIVE VIRTUAL COLLEGE EXPLORATION WEEK

o   Extended through May 8th 

o   300+ colleges from 44 states and 10 countries

o   Day and evening options

o   Panel presentations on a range of topics for juniors and underclassmen

o   Students and families can visit StriveScan.com/virtual to view the schedule of sessions and register.

 

(NEW) FREE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE & COLLEGE FAIR

Another FREE Virtual Conference & College Fair hosted by GoToCollege Fairs!  The event, to be held on May 4-6, is open now for student and family registration: https://virtual.gotocollegefairs.com/

o   After three days of live interactions, this event will remain posted until the COVID-19 crisis is over.  Students will continue to need access to information.  This site will be a powerful tool for exploring college options.  Recorded presentations, robust search tools and interactive college booths will be available for as long as necessary.

 

(NEW) ATTENTION ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) STUDENTS - IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING PREPARATION FOR AP EXAMS TO TAKE PLACE MAY 11-22:

Students will need access to their email or College Board account to take the 2020 AP Exams. You can help ensure that you have access in the following ways:

1.  Check the email address you used to create your account on myap.collegeboard.org; students should regularly check this email address for the most recent information about their AP exams.

2.  Students should verify their College Board account at myap.collegeboard.org by clicking on their profile at the top right-hand corner of the page, and going to Account Settings. Students should scroll down to verify their information and confirm that their email address is the one to which they'd like to receive the e-ticket to take their AP Exams. If it's not the correct email, they can update it to an email they check regularly by clicking Update.   For additional help with your College Board account, go to https://pages.collegeboard.org/account-help or call 866-315-6068.

3.  Use of school-issued iPad: If students plan to use their school-issued iPad to take their AP exam(s), make sure that they are fully updated and have 10-15GB of space available.  The iPad Critical Updates document has the steps to update and create more available space: 

iPad Critical Updates

4.  For the most up-to-date information about changes to the 2020 AP exams, go to the College Board website:  https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/coronavirus-updates

 

ATTENTION SENIORS

Senior Survey in NAVIANCE

The EVHS Senior Survey is now live!  Complete the ‘EVHS Class of 2020 Senior Survey’ by 3:00 PM on Friday, May 8th on your NAVIANCE account. Once you complete your survey you are entered to win weekly raffles of: $25- $50 Visa Gift cards and Caribou, Chipotle, Subway, and Jersey Mikes cards. 

The survey is important as it will be used for awards/graduation recognition and reporting your plans for next year. You must update your college decisions in Naviance before completing the survey. You can begin the survey and update/save before submitting if you are still deciding. If you are still deciding, that’s OK. Do what you can now and know Counselors are here to help as you make your decision. 

See the specific instructions for completing the survey and releasing your final transcript here. 

Final High School Transcript

All colleges require that you send a final transcript with your graduation date before enrolling. You must request to send your final transcript by noon on June 10th to the college, university, or program you will attend in the fall. 

Your college of admission expects that you successfully complete your senior year and will review this transcript. It is important to finish strong! 

See the specific instructions for completing the survey and releasing your final transcript here.  

 

National Confirmation Deadline- May 1st, 2020

Historically, May 1st has been the National College Confirmation Deadline, the day most colleges and universities expect students to accept an offer of admission and hold their spot in the freshman class. 

As you know, this year is very different and 52% of colleges have extended their deadline to June 1st.  Please check the status of your college options here and make sure you know what their deadline is. The National Association for College Admission Counseling has this college admission status tool with information about changes in confirmation deadlines, deposit amounts, how to contact their admission/financial aid office, and more as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. 

We recommend you use this online tool and reach out to your college directly if you have questions before confirming your enrollment. 

 

ATTENTION JUNIORS

• Please view the Junior Groups and College Planning session There is a section added related to the COVID-19 pandemic and how it is affecting the college admission process.

• Use Naviance as a great resource for you right now and utilize the 11th Grade Checklist of items you should be working on.

• Credit Check- It is critical for your progress towards graduation that you each complete a credit check to insure you have all the necessary courses needed to meet the graduation requirements.  In order to do this accurately, you will need to open up your transcript by going on Infinite Campus (Open EVHS Homepage→ Families→ Infinite Campus→ Use student # as Username & Password→ Reports→ Transcript), and then complete the Credit Checklist that is included here. If you are short on credits or have questions, please notify your Counselor ASAP.  

 

FROM THE EVHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

DAKOTA COUNTY LIBRARY RESOURCES 

-Curbside pick-up is available for items in our branches--see the web page for more info. The basics: 1) Place a hold on our catalog. 2) When you are notified that the hold is available, call to schedule a pickup. 3) Pick up items at your appointment time.

-Ebooks and audiobooks from cloud Library, Hoopla, and RB Digital. 1) Install the app on your iPad. 2) Create an account. 3) Check out materials. 

-Homework help online through HelpNow. Live tutoring via IM, and feedback on essays.

-LearningExpressLibrary for AP and ACT practice tests and study guides.

-Student Cards All Eastview students have a library card that they can use to access any of the above items. Card number is 196###### where ###### is the student's school ID number. PIN can be reset here if student does not know it.

 

Food Scarcity 

According to the school closure guidance received from Minnesota Department of Education, all children 18 and under are eligible to receive free meals. Beginning March 30, breakfast and lunch bags can be picked up at Cedar Park Elementary, Dakota Ridge, Echo Park Elementary, Oak Ridge Elementary and Thomas Lake Elementary from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday-Friday. 

·We will also have five-day meal kits available for drop-off on Monday mornings at convenient neighborhood locations. These kits contain five breakfasts and five lunches. View the list of neighborhood sites.

 

Crisis help - If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact Dakota County Crisis Line 952-891-7171, 800-274-TALK, or call 911.

  

No Wifi/Technology Issues

· Free Internet Access at Home - Some internet service providers are offering free Internet access to families for 60 days to help during this time of remote learning.  

· Comcast – Making their Internet Essentials offering for low-income families free for 60 days

· Use the info below to apply:

· https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19 - online application

· Call 1-855-846-8376 for English and 1-855-765-6995 for Spanish

· Includes 25Mbps download/3Mbps upload speeds

· Waiving data limits for existing customers (unlimited data at no additional cost)

 

Transcripts/College or PSEO related questions - Please contact your counselor directly for any transcript, college, or PSEO related questions. Please note the required forms are found on the PSEO schoology group.

 

Distance Learning Questions - We encourage students to set a schedule, be sure to log into Schoology everyday between 9:00-1:00pm, and if you have questions relating to an assignment, please contact your teacher directly. 

We are here to support you and we look forward to seeing you back at Eastview High School soon. Stay healthy and take care of each other!

 

 

ATHLETICS

EASTVIEW CHEERLEADING INFORMATION

2020-21 Eastview Cheerleading Tryouts for the Varsity Football Sideline and Varsity Competition Team are to be determined at a later date.  Tryouts are open to incoming Freshman and all existing students coming back next year.  If you are interested in cheering at Eastview or if you have any questions, please send us an email to:  eastviewcheerteam@gmail.com.  

In the meantime, feel free to visit the links below to familiarize yourself with cheerleading.  They include our cheer motions for the school song and some material from the Universal Cheerleading Association. It is all optional, but the material might help better prepare yourself for our future tryouts.  Just have FUN with it and see how well you do! 

Cheer Fight Song Link

UCA Tryout Kit Link

Click on the link. Scroll down.  Click on each to get to the material.

Click on Sideline and Cheer.  

Click on Dances

Click on Music

We look forward to seeing you soon.  

Good luck, best wishes and be safe!

The Eastview Cheer Program  -  eastviewcheerteam@gmail.com 

 

ARTS & ACTIVITIES

VOICES SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED NOW

Eastview’s Literary Arts magazine, Voices, will be accepting submissions of poetry, short stories, non-fiction and art (photographed pieces work well) between now and Friday, May 8^th.  You can get the submissions guidelines and the email location (for written work:  evvoices2020@gmail.com), and artwork dropbox (https://www.dropbox.com/home/Voices%20submissions) from your English teacher; check his/her Schoology page in the next few days for details!

Or – contact Ms. Sagmoen at kellie.sagmoen@district196.org  with questions!

 

EVHS BOOK CLUB

You're invited to read Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger, a Minnesota author.

Barnes & Noble Book Summary. 

Our discussion will take place the week of May 25th (exact date TBD). Students and/or parents are welcome! Would love to see you there! Here's a portion of the B&N book summary if you don't want to click on the link:

"New Bremen, Minnesota, 1961. The Twins were playing their debut season, ice-cold root beers were selling out at the soda counter of Halderson’s Drugstore, and Hot Stuff comic books were a mainstay on every barbershop magazine rack. It was a time of innocence and hope for a country with a new, young president. But for thirteen-year-old Frank Drum it was a grim summer in which death visited frequently and assumed many forms. Accident. Nature. Suicide. Murder."

 

FCA ANNOUNCEMENT

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is meeting every Monday night at 7 PM in a digital format! We are still getting together and having a blast doing games complete with prizes (we delivered pizzas and jimmy johns to your door last Monday!), music, question and answer time, and great messages delivered by our speakers!  For more information you can join the REMIND app by texting the number 81010 with the message @FCAisfun or joining us on instagram at FCA.evhs.rhs  We are on Instagram live every Monday at 7 PM. Can’t wait to see you there!