Posted October 9, 2023
Dear Angels Community,
We are looking forward to seeing you at Parent Teacher Conferences on Monday and Tuesday. The opportunity to connect in-person is extremely valuable and we are preparing diligently for your arrival.
Happy Indigenous People’s Day, we acknowledge the Indigenous land that we stand on and honor the Indigenous ancestors who were the original stewards of this nation. Indigenous People’s Day is Monday, October 9th and it is recognized in the district on October 13th. Students do not have school Oct. 12th, 13th and 16th.
We have made it on the Platinum Honor Roll with the College Board, which is their highest school recognition level. Special shoutout to our AP teachers and counselors for your involvement in making this honor possible. Have a safe and fun long-weekend, Angels.
As always, thank you for your support of our East Community and follow our active student body on Instagram @eastangels_madamprincipal and @denvereasths.
Important Upcoming Dates
Oct. 06 Cabaret (7:00pm)
Oct. 07 Cabaret (4:00 pm)
Oct 09 Parent/Teacher Conferences (4:00-8:00)
Oct 10 Early Release Day
Oct 10 Parent/Teacher Conferences (4:00-8:00)
Oct 10 Picture Retake Day
Oct 12 PD Staff/No School Students
Oct 13 No School (Indigenous Peoples’ Day Observation)
Oct 16 No School
Oct 17 Free App Day (Commons All day)
Oct 17 Instrumental Music Concert @ 6:30
Oct 20 PSAT/NMSQT 11th Grade Only
Oct 20 Movie Night 6pm
Oct 23 PSAT/NMSQT 10th Grade Only
Oct 23 Future Angels Night (6:00-8:00)
Oct 24 PSAT 9th Grade Only
Oct 24 Opening Night for the Fall Play @ 7:00 pm
Oct 25 Fall Play @ 7:00 pm
Oct 26 Fall Play @ 7:00 pm
Oct 27 Fall Play @ 7:00 pm
Oct 28 Fall Play @ 2:00 pm
Oct 30 Dia de los Muertos Alter (Lunch)
Oct 30 Trick or Treat Street 4:00-6:00pm
Student Spotlight
Bell Schedule for Next Week
Picture retakes are October 10th. This will be the last opportunity to get your students’ pictures taken. If you would like to order pictures go to mylifetouch.com the Picture ID is EVTRRZ4KF
Attendance Resources
Did you know that you can submit attendance requests through Parent Portal? Check out these resources below.
How to submit Attendance Online: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w6D40iynCgAtkeX4FIaswI7Jh-aj67gp/view
How to access schoology to check for missed classes:
Advisement is a class every student at East High School takes, which meets once a week. We cover a range of essential information and complete some tasks that are DPS graduation requirements. The grades for advisement are pass/fail determined by students attendance. These grades do show up on students’ transcript. In order to pass Advisement, students need to attend 80% or more of class. We hope you will encourage your students to attend and engage in this class.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE INFO:
Parent teacher conferences will be on Monday, Oct 9 and Tuesday, Oct 10 from 4:00 – 8:00pm each night. We are offering East families the opportunity to meet with teachers in-person.
Access your students’ schedule for their classes and teachers names. Use the link below to access teachers’ meeting times by content area. Find the teacher you would like to meet with and sign up for a 15 minute meeting. Enter the students’ name and a parent/guardians’ current email.
Alcohol and Other Drug Education at Conferences
You are invited to join AOD 101! AOD 101 will be provided at 4:30p and 6:30p in the social room on both days of parent teacher conferences (October 9th and 10th), by Lauren Nichols, our Prevention and Therapeutic Specialist. These 45 minute sessions will consist of brief education, resources, and Q & A opportunity. Come learn about the most recent updates on marijuana, nicotine, alcohol, fentanyl and more. You will leave with a wealth of knowledge, resources, communication tips, and increased confidence on how to keep your child safe. Email Lauren with any additional questions or for more information: Lauren_nichols@dpsk12.net
Signs of Suicide Parent Training at Conferences:
Join the Mental Health Clinic for resources and “How to talk to your child about suicide risk factors” at 5:30PM in the Social Room during parent teacher conferences. Please contact Mike Reilly (michael_reilly@dpsk12.net) or Heather Gardiner (hgardin@dpsk12.net) with additional questions.
Historically Black College/University Fair
Did you attend an HBCU? Host a table at East’s HBCU Fair on November 2nd. The event is open to all DPS students and is a great opportunity to expose our students to higher education and Black Organizations.
Student Career Guide
The English and Spanish versions of the ’23-’24 DPS Career Guide are here! Please use them to give yourself a comprehensive overview of the career readiness services your student has access to at East. Remember, your student can connect with Ellie Jacques, eleanor_jacques@dpsk12.net, and other career services by joining the East High School Career Center on Schoology, using the code: XXKF-RG67-QNFH3. You and your student can also review a complete list of Career Ready Action Items. You might consider focusing on one career action per month or one per “season” with your student to help them start to plan their future.
Look at the English or Spanish DPS Career Guide.
This guide tells you all the career readiness services you have access to in DPS.
Your career navigator’s name is Ellie and you can visit her in 324A
You can pick Career Ready Action Items to do at any time to get you ready for life after high school.
Counseling Update
October 17th Free App Day – All day (except lunch) in the commons: The counseling team would like to invite all of our senior students to the Colorado Free App Day at East on October 17th. On this day (and through the 19th), the majority of Colorado colleges and universities will be allowing students to submit their admission application for FREE. This is a big deal and we want as many students to participate as possible. Parents/guardians, please remind your students to take advantage of the free college app days. The link to access the free applications is HERE.
First Generation College Students:
Will your senior student be a first generation college student (neither parent has earned a 4 year degree in the US)? Please have your student see Mrs. Hyosaka if they haven’t received their first generation college passport. This is an opportunity for them to receive additional support through the college and financial application process as well as earn cords to wear at graduation. Our first drop-in workshop to prepare for Colorado Free App Days is October 11th at lunch. If you or your student have questions through this process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Hyosak at holly_hyosaka@dpsk12.net.
Spring 2024 Concurrent Enrollment Information Session for Students:
Counseling Office during lunch on October 19th
Students who are interested in taking classes at a local community college, technical school, or Metro State University are required to attend this information lunch session. Students will learn what concurrent enrollment is, how to sign up, and the requirements to be a CE student this spring. If your student cannot make the meeting, please have them email Lindsey_Vesceri@dpsk12.net.
Seal of Biliteracy:
Seal of Biliteracy The DPS Seal of Biliteracy is a nationally recognized award that can be earned by 11th or 12th grade students who can read, speak, listen, and write at a high level in English as well as another level. It is a prestigious award, included on student transcripts, that signals to colleges and employers that a student has attained college-level biliteracy in two or more languages. For more information visit mle.dpsk12.org/seal-of-biliteracy. In order to apply for the Seal of Biliteracy, students should fill out the form in this link by October 27th. Reach out to your student’s counselor if you have any questions.
Future Angels Experience
Do you have someone in your family or a friend who is interested in attending East? Make sure to register for our upcoming event on October 23.
Do you want to work at East High School?
East is looking for two ELD Paras (Spanish Speaking) to help support our MLL (Multi-Language Learners). If you are interested, please apply! Use the link to learn more about the position.
Family & Community Engagement Update
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Support East’s Amazon Wishlist:
Can’t participate in the PTSA? No problem, you can grant our wishes anyway! Click HERE to send materials to benefit our student body and staff.
Get involved with PTSA
Join Today! East Parents are essential in our school culture. This year, we’re excited to introduce innovative programs, enriching extracurricular activities, and a supportive community that will inspire you to excel. Whether you’re a freshman starting your high school journey or a returning student with big goals, you’re a vital part of our East family. Here’s to an amazing 2023-2024 school year at East High!
Volunteers
Please remember, all volunteers need to complete a background check prior to volunteering within the school and classroom. The purple Volunteer Background Check Portal tab is hyperlinked to the Sterling Volunteers DPS prepaid account landing page. When using this link, payment is not required. The DPS Online Volunteer Background Check is located at the following link – https://equity.dpsk12.org/get-involved/volunteer-services/
Share Multilingual Learners Tutoring Program
Are you interested in helping Multilingual Learners (MLLs) succeed on their language-learning journey? The Multilingual Education Department’s Tutoring Program for MLLs is back and will run from October 2023 to June 2024. Tutoring sessions are an opportunity to enhance your tIf you have questions, email Valeria Praga.
Date: Wednesday, October 25
Location: Kepner Beacon Middle School
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
This month’s meeting will be all about Family Mental Health. We will have a special presentation on Trauma Informed Care by Dr. Omar Reda who will be discussing immigrant family trauma. He will also have resources for those who work with families.
Other community partners will also host resource tables with valuable mental and general health information for families and community members.
LatinX Heritage Month: Federally designated as Hispanic Heritage Month in 1988, is observed from September 15th to October 15th by celebrating the rich historical and cultural legacies of individuals whose ancestors came from the Caribbean, Central and South America, Spain, and Mexico.
Thu Oct 12th 2pm- 7pm – KPMG Denver Office (1225 17th St. Denver Basecamp 8th Floor Denver, CO): Join ALPFA Denver and KPMG for a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration panel and networking event!. Read more on Eventbrite.
The boys2MEN Fall Workshop; College & Life Readiness, is designed for Young Kings to architect a clear vision from High School to College. Young Kings will be exposed to the skills and requirements it takes to persist as a scholar on the college level. This workshop involves diversity offices from campuses across the state to curate lifelong connections between Young Kings and communal support on college campuses.
Young Kings will engage in Life Readiness courses during the first part of the day, then directly with college recruiters to learn about admission requirements and campus life.
The workshop is Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
The link to apply to be a Young King is HERE
Free Experience Dyslexia Simulation: October 8, 2023, 10:30 am -12:30 pm. 3239 E 2nd Ave, Denver, CO 80206
In recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month, DenCoKID is excited to be able to offer a free simulation to the Denver community. Participants will experience some of the challenges and frustrations faced by people with attention, processing, and language-based learning differences. Participants are guided through learning tasks commonly encountered in the classroom or workplace. This empathy-building experience benefits everyone, including parents, guardians, grandparents, caregivers, educators, principals, students, coaches, employers, clergy, and anyone with an interest in dyslexia or learning differences. Light refreshments will be provided and childcare for school-aged children is available upon request via email. Space is limited so RSVP today!
Future Center News
Historically Black College/University Fair
Did you attend an HBCU? Host a table at East’s HBCU Fair on November 2nd. The event is open to all DPS students and is a great opportunity to expose our students to higher education and Black Organizations.
Athletics Update:
Congratulations to Softball player Julia Pougnet-Green who has been selected as ATHLETE OF THE WEEK!! Coach stated that she is the epitome of a student-athlete with a 4.9 GPA and is leading the team in just about every offensive category possible. As the only Senior on this year’s team, we are very proud of what Julia has been able to accomplish in her career, great job!!
Highlights:
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Activities Update
Club List 23-24: Here you can access all of the amazing club opportunities we have this school year. Feel free to reach out to club sponsors or Tee MacDonald theresa_macdonald@dpsk12.net for more information.
Yearbook & Senior Photo information
Yearbook sales purchase link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1008646/East-High-School/2024-Yearbook/20230711041857043152/CATALOG_SHOP/
Senior photos are due November 1st. All photos must meet these guidelines:
All Seniors must select their yearbook photo by taking the following guidelines into consideration or risk their photo not being published:
Senior photo upload link: https://images.jostens.com/ImageShare/upload
Senior recognition ads (for purchase):
Cabaret
Dear East Community,
The East Choir Department is proud to present our first choir performance of the year!
Our annual Cabaret Concert will be held Friday (10/6) @ 7:00 PM and Saturday (10/7) @ 4:00PM in the Auditorium! This year, we are featuring music from Broadway Musicals and Jazz Standards. You’ll hear solos, small group, and full choir songs from familiar shows such as: Hairspray, The Color Purple, Greatest Showman, Legally Blonde, and much more!
Even if you don’t have a student in Choir, we sincerely hope you will join us for a night of fantastic performances and community supporting the Arts at East. This performance is not to be missed! Tickets can be purchased HERE. Thanks for your support!
East Theater Company’s Fall Play: Antigone
Performance Dates:
10/24 @ 7pm
10/25 @ 7pm
10/26 @ 7pm
10/27 @ 7pm
10/28 @ 2pm
11/1 @ 7pm
11/2 @ 7pm
11/3 @ 7pm
11/4 @ 2pm & 7pm
Tickets are available at ETC Website or www.easttheatreco.org
Tickets are $10 for students on line $12 at the door $15 for adults on line $18 at door.
Trick or Treat Street at East
Spread the word: over thirty East clubs and teams participate in this free community event, filled with games, activities, and (of course) candy! This year’s event will take place on Monday, October 30th from 4:30-6 pm. Tell your friends and neighbors!
East Angels Friends & Family (EAFAF)
The “Halo Hello!” events are organized by EAFAF (East Angels Friends & Alumni Foundation, https://eastangelfriends.org/). This organization funds college scholarships for East students, the Student Assistance Fund, the Angel Packs food initiative, and several other programs that ensure every East student can meet their goals and succeed in their education.
Come for a fun evening of food and drinks with East teachers and our Principal, Ms.Terita Walker! Space is limited, please RSVP through the QR code!
Make sure to follow EAFAF on Instagram and Facebook!
October Digital PSAT Testing
East High School will offer PSAT/NMSQT testing to students free of charge on October 20, 23, and 24. This is an opportunity for students to get valuable feedback on their readiness for college, have access to scholarship opportunities, and to practice for the SAT. We will not have regular classes on testing days in order to provide an appropriate testing environment.
The test is completely digital this year and will be taken on school issued chromebooks. Click here to learn more about the digital testing experience.
Parents may opt their student out of testing by following the directions at this link in English or this link in Spanish.
Spirit Store
East High School’s Spirit Store is located on the second floor just south of the Main Office.
Operating hours are:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday – during lunch
Friday – during seventh period
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!
CSC
A big shoutout to everyone who submitted nominations for our Collaborative School Committee (CSC). Your participation is greatly appreciated!
Now, it’s time for you to have your say and cast your votes. Help us choose the dedicated individuals who will make a difference in our community. Visit the voting page here: https://forms.gle/pajxdLhxbmSV3URw8 .
Your voice matters, so don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of our CSC. Make your selections today!
Coffee with the Principal follow up:
Recap of Discussion Points:
Concurrent Enrollment:
What is Concurrent Enrollment (CE)?
The CE program at Denver East allows a student to take college, career, and/or technical courses that earn both high school and college credit while still in high school.
For more information consider attending the Spring Concurrent Enrollment Meeting on October 19th during Lunch.
Closing with a heartfelt reminder:
LISTEN TO YOUR CHILDREN
Take a moment to Listen today,
To what your Children are Trying to Say.
Listen today to whatever they do or
They won’t be there to Listen to You.
Listen to their Problems,
Listen to their Needs.
Praise their smallest Victories,
Praise their smallest Deeds
Tolerate their Chatter,
Amplify their Laughter.
Find out, What’s the Matter,
Find out, What they are After.
Tell them that you Love them Every single Night,
Though you scold them be sure you Hold them Tight.
Tell them that Everything is Alright and
Tomorrow is looking Bright.
Take a moment to Listen today,
To what your Children are Trying to Say.
Listen today to whatever they do and
They will come back and Talk to You.
