East High School
November 15th Noche De Familias 6pm (Commons)
November 16th Make A Difference Day
November 18th Winter sports begins, Canned food drive ends, Musical auditions begin
November 19th 9th grade elections (period 4)
November 19th Grade Email
November 22nd/23rd Mile High Speech and Debate Tournament
Sending thanks and appreciation to the East High School Psychologists! Thank you for all you do: Hope Gournic, Whitney McCormick, Jenny DeVoss and Mike Reilly.
Congratulations to East High School for achieving GOLD status on the AP Honor Roll. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that have done outstanding work to welcome more students into AP courses and support them on the path to college success.
AP Test Registration Deadline:
The deadline to register for the 2025 AP Exams is quickly approaching. All students must register for all AP exams no later than November 15, 2024. Students can access the class code through their teachers to register. Questions for enrollment need to be directed to Shaylyn DeLong Lashua at shaylyn_delong@dpsk12.net. Late registrations will not be accepted.
AP Test Scholarship Form:
If you are in need of financial support with paying for any AP exam, please fill out the East High School AP Scholarship Application by November 15, 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. Questions about the application or the scholarship need to be directed to Shaylyn DeLong Lashua at shaylyn_delong@dpsk12.net.
Attendance Process
We encourage all parents to request an absence for their student in the Parent Portal. Use this link for instructions. The response time is more effective if you submit online!
Important Pertussis Whooping Cough Notice! Please read these letters for more information.
Click here to read the letter in Spanish / Click here to read the letter in English
If you have any questions, please contact: Nurse Fun 720-423-8321 or brian_fun@dpsk12.net
To purchase any Unified products please see Nurse Brian Fun or Meghan Ireland. Cash or Checks made out to East Unified.
Progress Report Email:
On November 19th the counseling team will pull a grade report from schoology. We will send an email home to each student who has a D or an F in one or more courses. The purpose is to collaborate and connect with parents about supporting their student’s academic success. We will share academic resources and opportunities, as well as steps to connect with your student’s teachers.
College Night Presentations:
If you were not able to attend the 9/10 or 11th Grade College Night, the presentations are linked below. If you have any follow up questions, please reach out to your student’s counselor or have your student schedule a meeting. Find the slides here!
Junior and Senior ICAP:
Last week, the counseling department completed ICAP lessons (Individualized Career and Academic Plan) with each 11th and 12th grade student. In this lesson, we talked to your student about graduation requirements, post-secondary planning, and budgeting/financial aid. A complete ICAP is a graduation requirement so please connect with your student about their plan which can be found on their student portal under ‘myicap’.
All East parents and students are cordially invited to attend our annual Winter Choir Concert on Tuesday, December 10th at 7:00 PM at Central Presbyterian Church (1660 Sherman St.). This year's concert is titled "The World for Christmas" and features the entire choir department singing music about winter landscapes and the natural beauty of our world during winter in a festive setting. We look forward to warming your hearts and soothing your spirits with music that East Choir students have been working diligently to prepare for this concert. We hope you will join us!
The DSF Future Center would like to celebrate our major scholarship semi-finalists!
East has 6 semi-finalists for the Daniels Foundation Scholarship, 4 semi-finalists for the Greenhouse scholarship, 1 for QuestBridge and 1 for Coca-Cola! Congratulations to all our semi-finalists and good luck with the next steps of your applications!
Our Future Angels Night is next week! If you have an incoming freshmen considering East, please don't forget to register.
East High School Noche De Familias!
Friday, November 15th at 6:00pm
The Latino community will celebrate the fourth Family Night on November 15th from 6:00 to 8:00pm .Come with your family and share . Enjoy a cultural moment, games and food. You will also receive valuable information for a successful process in the school.
WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU!
Parking available in the student and faculty zones on 16th Street. Enter through the main door and follow signs to the event at The Commons
Thanksgiving Drive with BSA & Student Government
The Black Student Alliance (BSA) and Student Government (StuGo) are teaming up to support East families this Thanksgiving! They’re collecting gift cards and canned/boxed food donations. Please encourage your Period 4 students to contribute to this effort. An envelope with flyers has been provided for announcements and posting in your room. Donations will be picked up on Fridays, and the drive runs until November 19. The class with the most contributions will win a special prize. Let’s work together to support our East community!
PTSA: Help Out the School with the East PTSA!
East Families, your help is needed in the East PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association.) Leadership positions are vacant and need to be filled right away so that volunteer committees can carry on our school's traditions of Teacher Appreciation, Student Club Grants, King Soopers Loyalty Program Funds, and the amazing After Prom, among other activities that support our students and teachers. Our school needs at least four new PTSA leaders to serve as President, Vice President, Secretary, and Teacher Appreciation Chairperson. Past PTSA leadership will train and provide guidance. Everyone is welcome! To learn about how the East PTSA serves our school, to get involved or ask questions, please reach out to past PTSA parent Mina, at minaishidastein@hotmail.com or East's Family and Community Engagement Liaison, Ariel at ariel_canada@dpsk12.net
🛠️ Amazon Wish List: Check it out here! 🛠️
Fun Fact: Our teacher Heather Anderson Duncan, used to work in the visual effects industry in Hollywood! 🎬✨
Your support means the world to our students as we dive into the wonders of engineering and creativity. Thank you for helping us build, explore, and innovate! 💡🔧
East High School Interact Club has been awarded a Significant Service Award by Rotary International. The Interact Club has been in existence for a few years and has accomplished significant service in a variety of areas, including Denver Tree Planting, field trips to a retirement home every Thursday during Junior Year, attending a Peace Walk, and participation in a Paint-a-thon. More Interact Celebrations information.
Nicotine Education for Parents:
Parents, are you concerned about the nicotine epidemic with our teens? Come learn from our Prevention and Therapeutic Specialist, Lauren Nichols, about the current concerns with nicotine/vaping and how to navigate conversations with your student about your expectations.
TWO virtual offerings:
Wednesday, November 20th from 11:30a-12:30p
Tuesday, December 10th from 12:30p-1:30p
Congratulations to our Unified Bowling Team!
They are Regional Champions and will compete at the state championship bowling competition on Wednesday, November 20th at Bowlero - Lone Tree (9255 Kimmer Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124) at 10:45am. Purchase Tickets Here
GOOD LUCK AT STATE!
Winter Sports Registration
Winter sports officially start on Monday, November 18th, with the exception of ice hockey that started this past Tuesday. Students must have a completed registration on file in order to participate on the 18th. Please submit your registration before 10am on Monday - we will not be able to guarantee that registrations submitted after 10am will be approved in time of the practice/tryout.
Link to Register for Winter Sports
Boys Basketball Tryouts:
Monday, November 18th & Tuesday, November 19th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Panek & Calloway Gyms
Girls Basketball Tryouts:
Monday, November 18th & Tuesday, November 19th
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Panek & Calloway Gyms
Girls Swimming & Diving Tryouts:
Friday, November 15th & Monday, November 18th
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Carla Madison Rec Center
Boys & Girls Wrestling 1st Practice (No Cut Sport)
Monday, November 18th
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: South Gym
Spirit Store
East High School’s Spirit Store is located on the second floor just south of the Main Office. Spirit Store operating hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Friday – during lunch (12:05 to 12:50)
Wednesday and Thursday – during lunch (11:20 to 12:05)
The Spirit Store is run by volunteers and will be closed if a volunteer is not available. If you would like to confirm store hours, volunteer, or ask questions, please contact spiritstore@eastangelfriends.org
All Spirit Store proceeds support the East Angel Friends & Alumni Foundation. For more on EAFAF, visit eastangelfriends.org. Go Angels!
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