Posted October 30, 2023
Dear Angels Community,
Amidst the fluctuating weather, it’s essential to stay warm by bundling up and embracing layers to combat the changing temperatures. When facing inclement weather, prioritize safe driving practices, allowing extra travel time and maintaining caution on the roads to ensure everyone’s well-being. As the weekend approaches, dive into the festive spirit, cherishing moments with loved ones and creating lasting memories. Lastly, after having the pleasure of seeing the Fall Play, Antigone, I urge our community to go witness this spectacular performance—it’s a captivating experience that shouldn’t be missed!
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 28 Fall Play @ 2:00 pm
Oct 30 Dia de los Muertos Alter (Lunch)
Oct 30 Grade Email #2
Oct 30 Trick or Treat Street 4:30-6:00pm
Oct 30 Movie Night 6:30-8:15 pm
Nov 01 BSA annual gift card drive.
Nov 01 Fall Play @ 7:00 pm
Nov 02 HBCU Fair 5:30-7:30 pm
Nov 02 Fall Play @ 7:00 pm
Nov 03 Fall Play @ 7:00 pm
Nov 04 Fall Play @ 2:00 & 7:00 pm
Nov 05 Denver NACAC College Fair
Nov 7 ASCENT student Information Meeting
Nov 08 Instrumental Music Pizza (5:30-9:30)
Nov 08 DPS League Spirit Competition (6:00pm)
Nov 09 9th Grade Council Election Informational Meeting
Nov 09 Halo Hello Parent Social Carla Madison Rooftop 6-8pm
Nov 11 East NHS Make A Difference Day
Nov 13 First Day of Winter Sports
Nov 13 Spring Musical Auditions (4:00-7:00pm)
Nov 13 Jazz Solo Night @ 7:00 pm
Nov 14 Early Release Day
Nov 14 10th and 11th College Night
Nov 30 Colorado Gives Day Fundraising Kickoff Event (6:00-8:00pm)
Student Spotlight
Leela Yohannes has been a member of the East Theatre Company since her Freshman year. Now a Junior, she is a kind and creative person who is currently playing Antigone in the Fall play. Leela’s performance is something you don’t want to miss! She possesses the main character with fervor and deliberation. Leela is a joy to watch and work with.
❄️ Weather Update ❄️
With the shift in weather, temperatures are dropping, and we want to ensure the comfort and well-being of our students. For those seeking refuge from the chill, you now have the option to enter the building through the Detroit Street entrance; however, please be advised that students are required to stay in the Commons until the building officially opens.
Lunch Update
Lunch is FREE for ALL students regardless of students free or reduced price meal benefit status; however, it is still very important that families continue to complete the Household Application for Student Meal Benefits to determine lunch eligibility status.
https://foodservices.dpsk12.org/2022-23-school-year-meal-benefits/
SRO UPDATE
Let’s extend a warm welcome to our newly permanent SRO, Casey Staples, who will be partnering with Officer Matt Wolfe. Keep an eye out for monthly community events where you can get acquainted with them and foster positive connections.
Funeral Arrangements for our Forever Angel Regi Porter
OCT 30. 12:00 PM
Friendship Baptist Church of Christ Jesus
880 Fairfax St
Denver , CO 80220
https://www.harrisfuneraldirectors.com/m/obituaries/Reginald-Porter-3/MemorialEvents
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.
Future Center News
Historically Black College/University Fair
SENIOR PARENTS- Financial aid season is right around the corner. For students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, the FAFSA is the application you and your student will complete to apply for financial aid. For students who are undocumented, you will complete the CASFA application. The applications will open in December (the exact date has not yet been released). It is important that your family completes the application, so we hope to help you get prepared ahead of time.
If your student will be completing the FAFSA this year, you will need to create your own FSA ID, which is the electronic signature you’ll use to complete your part of the form. It consists of a username and password. You can get started on this task now if you have a social security number. If you don’t have a social security number, there will be a process for you to create an FSA ID soon – look for more information from the Future Center coming around December!
For those filling out the CASFA, you can create your login here.
Padres de estudiantes del 12º grado
La temporada de ayuda financiera está a la vuelta de la esquina. Para los estudiantes que son ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos o residentes permanentes, la FAFSA es la aplicación que usted y su estudiante completarán para solicitar ayuda financiera. Para los estudiantes indocumentados, completarán la aplicación de CASFA.Las aplicaciones se abren en diciembre (aunque aún no sabemos la fecha exacta). Es importante que su familia complete la solicitud de ayuda financiera (FAFSA o CASFA), y estamos aquí para ayudarles a prepararse con tiempo.
Si su estudiante va a llenar la FAFSA este año, necesitará crear su propia identificación de la FSA, que es la firma electrónica que utilizará para completar su parte del formulario. Si usted tiene un número de Seguro Social, puede comenzar ahora. Si no lo tiene, no se preocupen, habrá un proceso para que puedan crear su FSA ID pronto. Cuando estemos mas cerca de diciembre, tendremos más información en el DSF Future Center para usted y su estudiante.
Para aquellos que están completando la CASFA, pueden crear su inicio de sesión aquí.
Career Center
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.
The Resume How-To Guide is a resource for resume and cover letters. Use it in preparation for career searches, interviews and on-the-spot networking opportunities.
The Denver Police Department is accepting applications for the DPD Explorer’s program! This is a junior police education program where students ages 15-20 can try out what it would be like to train to become a Police Officer or First Responder. This program begins on Nov 8 and occurs every Wednesday for 13 weeks. Your student can access the application here. Applications close on October 31. See Ellie in room 324A for paper copies of the application or for help submitting it. Your student can ask questions about the program directly to the organizing officer, Sergeant Sheridan: (e) raymond.sheridan@denvergov.org (c) 720-415-1022
DENVER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) is in the process of hiring a College Advisor at East. Ambria Merriex, will continue to serve students with additional coverage provided by DSF until the second Advisor position is filled. Questions regarding college, financial aid, and scholarships can be sent to Diana Madriz, DSF Assistant Director of College Access, at dmadriz@denverscholarship.org.
Counseling Update
Denver NACAC Fair – Sunday, Nov. 5th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Colorado Convention Center. Students and families can find a full list of colleges attending here.
Grade Email
Counselors will be sending a grade email home for any student with a D or an F on 10/30. We will pull directly from schoology and will communicate academic resources available to your student. Please reach out to your counselor if you have any questions or concerns.
10th and 11th College Night
East Counseling Staff will be presenting College Night for 10th and 11th graders and their guardians on November 14 at 6pm in the auditorium. Come to hear recommendations on what your student should be doing to prepare for their plans for after East!
ASCENT Student Information Meeting-period 6, counseling center
ASCENT is a 5th year high school program allowing students to attend college full-time for free for one year after high school. Students in the ASCENT program can attend a participating technical, community, or 4 year college following graduation from high school. For more information please visit the ASCENT web page.
Family & Community Engagement Update
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
Hello Senior Families, It’s time to start planning After Prom May 2024!
We urgently need volunteers from our Senior families for the 2–3-person Co-Chair Team, it’s an East High School tradition for Senior parents to form incredible teams to create an amazing, SAFE and substance-free Experience of the Year for our Seniors to celebrate together in the wee hours “After Prom.”
Please reach out as soon as possible to Blythe at rbkingsbury5@gmail.com
You can also contact the East PTSA officers, Mina Goldstein and Veronica Ware, by emailing president@eastptsa.org or calling/texting the numbers below to get connected with After Prom.
WE NEED YOUR HELP to make this event a success and an unforgettable part of our kids’ high school experience! Please pass along this message.
Thank you to all the East families and community members who have created this INCREDIBLE tradition and event!
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/
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
Athletics Update:
Athlete of the Week:
Congratulations to Senior Field Hockey player Vivian Leuthold on being selected as the Athlete of the Week! Vivian is the team leader in goals, assists, and points, including 3 game winning goals. Coach stated that not only is she an incredibly skilled athlete but an excellent teammate, demonstrating focus, commitment, and joy. She is committed to play Lacrosse at USC next year and is a force to be reckoned with on the field. Great job Vivian, keep it up!
Highlights & upcoming events:
Winter Sports Registration is now open! Use this LINK for more information on how to get registered.
Links:
Activities Update
Attention Senior Parents: Cap and Gown order packets were handed out to seniors on Thursday. Please take a few minutes to go over it with your senior. You are welcome to reach out to me if you have questions. Also, please keep in mind that the only item they must have is the cap and gown. Orders are due
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!
Movie Night: October 30th 6:30-8:15 in the Calloway Gym featuring Coraline. Concessions will be available.
Ninth grade Student Council elections: An informational meeting for 9th grade students is November 9th at lunch in the auditorium
Women of East Period Product Drive Begins November 6. Drop off in room 100
Class t-shirts: 10th & 11th grade class t-shirts are available in room 100 only $10
East High Nike hats: There are two versions of these hats; the senior hat which is white with the original East logo & an red version of the hat without the senior part under the logo. These are also available in room 100
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):
https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads
East Theater Company’s Fall Play: Antigone
Performance Dates:
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.
HOW SICK IS TOO SICK?
There are three main reasons for children to stay/go home:
1. The child could infect others with a contagious illness, either because of symptoms, a diagnosis, or recent exposure to a contagious illness (COVID, Cold, Flu, RSV, Strep, chickenpox, GI issues, measles, etc)
2. The child member does not feel well enough to take part in usual activities. For example, a child is overly tired, intense head/stomach ache, fever, chills, or vomiting.
3. A child needs more care than teachers and staff can give while still caring for the other children.
When to seek emergency medical attention
● Trouble breathing
● Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
● Confusion
● Inability to wake or stay awake
● Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone
These are not all possible indications of a medical emergency. Call 9-1-1 or your healthcare provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
Flu vaccines are available for DPS students only.
Each student will need an appointment and a current consent for the Denver Health School Based Clinic. DenverHealth.org/services/school-based-health-centers/e-consent
School-Based will not be offering the COVID vaccine to DH employees, DPS staff, parents or community. Feel free to visit your PCP, Public Health, Walgreens, etc., for your COVID vaccine.
Schedule Today! https://mychart.denverhealth.org/mychart/openscheduling
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!
