Posted May 24, 2024
Dear Angels Community,
I truly feel pumped for the end of school year celebrations after this morning’s pep rally. As we close out this school year, I hope our Angels are finding positive and fulfilling ways to spend their summer. All end of the year schedules are attached below including the schedules for finals and graduation. We had a strong start this year, let’s aim for a strong finish!
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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Important Upcoming Dates
May 04 PROM (8:00-11:00 pm)
May 05 After Prom (11:30pm-3:00am)
May 06-17 AP Exams
May 06 ETC Senior Projects 6:00-8:00pm
May 07 Senior Pass/Fail Day
May 07 ETC Senior Projects 6:00-8:00pm
May 07 9th Grade Math Placement Test @ 5:00pm
May 08 9th Grade Math Placement Test @ 5:00pm
May 08 ETC Senior Projects 6:00-8:00pm
May 09 Senior Awards Ceremony @ 6:00 pm
May 13 Senior BBQ
May 13 EDC Auditions (4:00-6:00pm)
May 14 EDC Auditions (4:00-6:00pm)
May 14 Early Release Day
May 14 Spring Concert: Choir Central Pres Church
May 14 Instrumental Concert
May 14 Senior Checkout
May 14 Senior Ice Cream Social
May 20 Graduation Rehearsal 8:00-12:00pm on the turf
May 21 Graduation @ 4:00pm (3:00pm arrival for graduates)
May 24-29 Finals
May 27 No School
May 30-31 Make up Finals
Jun 05 Last Day for Teachers
Family Update: Registration
Each school year, ALL families must update their information. This can be done through online registration either in the spring during the Early Bird window (May 6-May 24) or starting at the end of July. We encourage all of our families to complete the online verification process during the early bird window. If you need support, our Registrar will be available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00-11:00 & 1:00-3:30pm.
Teacher Appreciation Week
A BIG thank you to:
And a wholehearted thank you to the East Community Parents and Friends for the donations that came in to support Teacher Appreciation week. We are so grateful for you all.
Sincerely,
Laura & Cathy, your Teacher Appreciation Chairs
Counseling News
DPS Summer School:
DPS is offering summer school this year for students who have failed one or more courses in high school. Summer school will be held from June 11 – July 17, 2024, every Tuesday – Friday from 8:00am – 11:00am. Please see this document for additional information. If you are interested, please fill out this form and your student’s counselor will be in touch with you.
Exploring College Options
Exploring College Options will have an evening event on May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm to 8:00pm in the Auditorium. The presentation will showcase Duke University, Georgetown, Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, and Stanford. Representatives from each university will present information about their institution, discuss the application process, and answer questions on how to put together a strong and reflective application. Click on the link below to register https://uapply.georgetown.edu/register/DenverCityParkECOSP24#_ga=2.266489486.1803838574.1713884653-217258469.1712606325
Career Center Update
The Center for Advanced STEM Education has four exciting events/summer camps coming up!
STEM Challenge Camp- May 13th – 24th, this camp is for high school graduating seniors, community college, and MSU Denver students. Attendees get a $300 stipend for participation. Students will learn problem-solving using the Lean Six Sigma process.
Summer Science Scholars- June 10th – June 28th. This camp is for incoming high school Juniors and Seniors. Attendees get a $500 stipend for participation. Students will learn various STEM skills and apply those learned skills to a research project of their choice.
Code Denver – June 17th – July 12th. This camp is for incoming 9th, 10th, and 11th graders. An Experiential STEM Summer program.
Summer Science Institution – This is a two-week half-day program. Cost is $400. If there is a financial need, a scholarship will be provided. Students will explore the fun applications of STEM.
Session I: June 3 – 14 morning (8:15-12:15)
Session II: June 3 – 14 afternoon (12:15-4:15)
Session III: June 17 – 28 morning (8:15-12:15)
Session IV: June 17 – 18 afternoon (12:15-4:15)
Advisement Plans
Here’s the plan for next week’s advisements…
Grades 9-11 will have an opportunity to check their grades and come up with a plan to finish strong as well as a reminder to complete all ICAP questions. Here are the slides and here is a document you can use for grade checks, if you want.
This will be the last advisement for seniors so they will have an opportunity to make sure their ICAP is complete as well as all other necessary things for senior checkout and graduation. If you wish, there’s also an opportunity for students to reflect on this experience, share what they’re looking forward to and write thank you cards. Please feel free to make this last advisement with them whatever feels right for you and the group! Here are the slides.
Family & Community Engagement Update
DPS Helpline
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
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/
Engineering Class Needs YOUR Help!
Does your laptop need to be put out to pasture? Xbox 360 stuck in the red ring of death? Still have an iPhone 6 in the back of the drawer? Allow us to dispose of those old electronics your kids have never heard of. East Engineering is looking for computers, phones, gaming systems, and peripherals for students to dissent in our reverse engineering project. Please contact Heather Anderson-Duncan if you are interested in (e)recycling through this worthy cause.
City Park Day City Park Day will be held at the City Park Pavilion on May 31 from 5-8 pm. There will be free ice cream from Sweet Cooie’s, the music of the Denver Municipal Band, face painting, caricatures and a Victorian theme celebrating City Park’s Victorian roots. Come check it out!
Athletics Update:
POMS COACH WANTED! If you know of anyone interested in being the next East Angels Poms Coach please reach out to michael_tasker@dpsk12.net.
Come and support our student athletes at one of these home events next week!
Links:
Activities Update
PROM is tomorrow, May 4th from 8-11pm. No tickets are ever sold at the door.
Per mile high’s rules, no bags are allowed in the venue. There is a fee to park individual cars. $10 I have purchased a limited number of spaces, so I encourage carpooling if they are not on a bus or a limo.
Class T-shirts: 10th & 11th grade class t-shirts are available in room 100 only $10
9th gra
de t-shirts are now available in room 100 for $12. Quantities are limited.
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!