Posted February 9, 2024
Dear Angels Community,
Happy Lunar New Year! The Winter Pep Rally was a perfect weekend kickoff. Thank you Student Council and Tee MacDonald for coordinating it so beautifully. We also had a spectacular lunch time Lunar New Year celebration. Thank you, Ya-Wen for organizing it.
As always, thank you for your support of our East Community and follow our active student body on Instagram @eastangels_madamprincipal and @denvereasths or visit our website for additional information https://east.dpsk12.org/
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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
Feb 10 MORP Dance (8:00-10:30)
Feb 13 Special Olympics (All Day)
Feb 14 Special Olympics (All Day)
Feb 13 Early Release Day
Feb 13 Grade Email #1
Feb 14 Ash Wednesday
Feb 14 Val-O-Grams
Feb 16 PD for Teachers/No School Students
Feb 19 No School
Feb 21 FAFSA Night 3-7pm
Feb 26 First Day of Spring Sports
Mar 5 Cap & Gown pictures
Mar 07 Spring Musical Teaser Assembly
Mar 07 Spring Musical 7:00pm
Mar 08 Spring Musical 7:00pm
Mar 12 Ramadan Begins
Mar 18-22 Wish Week Make A Wish foundation
Student Spotlight
Saturday Detention Policy
Two or more lunch tardies will result in assignment of Saturday school. Saturday school is ran weekly on Saturdays from 9-11. If you have any questions please reach out to Candice Malone.
Students:
East High School students must present their school IDs every time they enter the school and must have their school IDs with them at all times within the school.
Students from other schools are not allowed on campus.
Visitors:
All visitors to campus must check-in at the front foyer desk via the Raptor system.
All adults in the school should have one of the following visible
a) an East High School ID
b) a DPS ID (these come in two colors, blue for DPS employees and orange for outside contractors)
c) an East High School volunteer badge
d) a Raptor system generated visitor badge
The following started Tuesday, January 17th:
All visitors East High School should make an appointment prior to coming. Visitors who have not made an appointment will need to contact the staff they are attempting to visit to secure entry.
Testing
The guardian of a Denver Public Schools student, can request to excuse their child from participating in the state assessments. It is a disadvantage for you and your child to lose access to the feedback that testing provides, however if you wish to opt your child out, follow the directions at this link in English or this link in Spanish. The deadline for opting out is February 29.
❄️ 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.
Counseling News
Updated Choice of Studies Schedule:
Please note that we have made adjustments to the Junior choice of studies timeline. They will now take place February 20th – February 27th through 11th grade English classes. If you have a student that missed their choice of studies meeting, their counselor will reach out to them to complete their requests, they do not need to set a meeting.
Academic Progress and Grade Email:
A grade email will be sent home next week for any student with a D or F. This grade report will be pulled from schoology so if you are having trouble accessing your students grades via schoology, click here. This email will include a list of academic supports, including tutorial and after school tutoring. Please reach out to your student’s counselor if you have any questions or concerns.
Career Center Update
Parents! Looking for a way to volunteer at East High School this semester? We are looking for caring and energetic adults to hold meaningful life and career conversations with students and advise them on personal and professional development choices. This is a significant need in our student body. These conversations are filled with hope, joy, and creativity and we will equip you with the tools you need to have them!
In partnership with the Colorado Education Initiative and the DPS Career Development Team, East will be offering a free professional development class on Meaningful Career Conversations. This will be held on Thursday, February 29th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at East High School. View the flyer here and register for the professional development here. Email Ellie, the Career Navigator, for questions: eleanor_jacques@dpsk12.net
Hey Seniors, Ms. Ambria checking in to make sure you are on track for your Spring semester action items! As you are getting accepted into your colleges, please make sure you are going to MaiaLearning to update your admission decisions. If you have been awarded scholarships and grants, also add that amount to the Financial Plan tab– local scholarship amount tab.
If you have not been checking Schoology, there are new scholarships posted that you can be working on throughout March. Here is the link to the scholarship folder.
Seniors, if you have a GPA over 3.75, you can potentially qualify for the East Family & Friends Alumni: Cleworth LEAP Scholarship that is worth $25,000 each year for 4 years! You can start and submit your application here
Career Center Update:
Parents, please note upcoming opportunities for career exploration and readiness:
Family & Community Engagement Update
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.
Family Constituency Services (FCS) also known as the DPS Helpline! Students, parents, teachers, staff, and community members can call the helpline for school-based or districtwide questions and support. Our FCS addresses concerns, conducts mediations, and supports community meetings. Here’s more information about what else they can support with.
Helpline: (720) 423-3054
Please continue to invite Black families to sign up for our first Black Family Engagement Newsletter!
Here is a PDF version for families who might not have access to an email.
Refugees, migrants and access to services
Colorado has recently welcomed many newcomers arriving from the Southwest border. New arrivals are often in need of many of the programs and services offered by county Human Service offices. Though these migrants may be fleeing similar circumstances as refugees, there are some crucial terminology and immigration status differences to understand, as human service departments assess individuals’ eligibility for benefits and services.
Check out this document created by the Colorado Office of Economic Security that lists out different resources for our Migrant and Refugee families.
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/
One location for 2024 DHS and Food Bank Rockies mobile food pantries
In 2024, there will only be one Denver Human Services and Food Bank of the Rockies mobile food pantry per month. These will take place at Empower Field at Mile High, Parking Lot E. Most pantry events will take place on the third Friday of the month (dates subject to change due to Empower Field event conflict or weather). Distribution time will remain from 9-11:30 a.m. or until food runs out.
For those that would still like to attend a food distribution in East Denver, check out these pantries close to the 80205 zip code area or go to Food Bank Rockies to find food.
Department of Housing Stability: Temporary Rental & Utility Assistance
The Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program assists eligible households with:
Learn more about the Department of Housing Stability and apply for the TRUA Program and share this flyer with your families today!
Athletics Update:
Highlights & upcoming events:
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Activities Update
The immigrant relief club is collecting gently clothing items, including coats, hats, gloves and blankets. These will be distributed to those in need at school and in the community. Red drop off boxes are located in room 100 and the main office.
Senior Information:
The senior hub is now up on the website. The senior fee ($25) can now be paid through the hub.
Legacy Stole order forms are available in room 100. Students whose parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles graduated from East are eligible to apply for a Legacy Stole. Unfortunately siblings do not count. The deadline for turning in the legacy stole form is March 8th
Cap & Gown If your senior has not yet ordered their cap and gown please have them come to room 100 and see Tee.
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 & a 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 Information
Yearbook sales purchase link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1008646/East-High-School/2024-Yearbook/20230711041857043152/CATALOG_SHOP/
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!