Posted May 24, 2024
Dear Angels Community,
A message from junior student, Jera Bagola:
We painted the E, in honor of missing and murdered indigenous women and relatives. May 5th is the official day of awareness and we are currently planning a rally with speakers to talk about this issue that has been affecting our community. In the painting, we added Ojibwa style flowers as well as red hand prints to signify the relatives that have gone missing or been murdered. This mural is significant to me and my family as I have added the name of my cousin, Trevor James PoorBear, who was murdered earlier this year. This movement is very important to me and other students at East because as indigenous women, we are taught at a very young age that we need to be careful and we need to learn how to protect ourselves because if we don’t, no one else will. MMIWR is just one of the problems that the indigenous community has to go through, but it is important that we have allies and people who understand the significance of this movement in order to create change.
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
Apr 26 Dance Show (4:30 & 7:00pm)
Apr 29-May 3 Spring Spirit Week
Apr 30 Woodbury Competition
May 01 Signing Day
May 01 Wolcott competition (5th)
May 01 A Cappella & Angelaires Concert @ Auditorium
May 02 Arts Walk (5:00-8:30pm)
May 03 Spring Pep Rally
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 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
Kristy continues to be one of our kindest most caring staff members and does nothing but amazing work with all of our students. She has helped me reconnect with a student that I have not been able to build any rapport with and because of her we have had some major breakthroughs. She is the best I am so lucky to be able to work with such a fantastic individual!!!
She is an absolutely an amazing math teacher that I have seen connect with some of our school’s most difficult students and has been able to have good relationships and rapport that results in academic results in class. Math is not an easy topic to teach and she is able to get buy-in from her students through empathy and kindness! We need more Skarphols! – Adam Paull
Kristy is always so spirited! She attends all of our pep rallies in her tutu and halo! She is committed to keeping our kids safe by offering a helping-hand during fire and safety protocols. She also gives her full commitment to implementing our cellphone policy. Her presence is felt and valued in our school community. – Terita Walker
Teacher Appreciation week is May 6th through May 10th.
Thank you for your generous donations to the Teacher Appreciation fund. Your support is appreciated. We have 2 1/2 more weeks to continue to raise money to make this the best week for our Teachers and Staff. Every little bit counts, and together, we can make a difference! All money donated will go towards all the fun events we are planning, coffee cart, breakfast, lunch, massages, gift cards and more. Thank you once again for your generosity.
East High School Teacher Appreciation – Cheddar Up
Teacher Appreciation Committee:
If you are interested in participating in the teacher appreciation committee, please reach out to Ariel Ruempolhamer at ariel_canada@dpsk12.net
There will be two options for mandatory proctor training, anyone who proctors an exam is required to attend the trainings. The two options are Monday, April 29th @ 5:00pm and Tuesday, April 30th @ 7:00am. If neither one of these options work for you please reach out to Cameron Browne, cameron_browne@dpsk12.net, and we can work something out.
Eligibility Criteria:
The following criteria are in place to help ensure that exams are administered properly and to avoid any real or perceived conflict of interest. A conflict of interest may result in score cancellation. The proctor must meet all these criteria:
Saturday Detention Policy
Two or more lunch tardies will result in assignment of Saturday school. Saturday school is run 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. There is a $5 fee added to the students school fees each time an ID is reprinted.
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.
Advisement Update
Here’s the plan for next week advisements
Counseling News
2024 Signing Day
On May 1st at lunch in the foyer we will be celebrating all of the wonderful 2024 seniors and their post-secondary plans. Please wear a shirt that represents your future plans. This includes college, technical school, careers, military, and gap year. To honor the hard work and dedication of this senior class, we will be raffling off a laptop computer and gift cards to students who sign the 2024 banner and participate in the celebration.
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)
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!
City Park Day
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.
Highlights & upcoming events:
Come and support our student athletes at one of these home events next week!
Links:
Activities Update
Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Student Council leaders!
Head Angels
Senior class 2025
Junior Class 2026
Sophomore Class 2027
Representatives – Grace Hall, Nivia Sigars, Keshi Rhodes,Talula Kaplan, Zoe Thomas
Cabinet and appointed positions yet to be named.
Congratulations, Robotics, on an amazing season!
Led by team captains, seniors Hailey Sine and Dresden Friar, the Angelbotics team had a successful season! First, at the Utah Regional, Angelbotics recovered from mechanical issues to win, earning a place at the World Championships in Houston. Then, at the Colorado Regional, Angelbotics came from way behind and won! The Anglebotics rookie team also earned a wildcard ticket to Worlds through the Rookie All-Star Award! Last week in Houston, Angelbotics was one of 32 teams (out of their division’s 75) to advance to the semifinals, where their season’s run came to an end. More important than the scoreboard, Angelbotics twice won the Gracious Professionalism Award, recognizing the time and expertise the Service Angels provide other teams. Let’s hear it for our talented, big-hearted robotics teams!
AFTER PROM IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!!
After Prom is almost here and in order to make the event happen we need your help on Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th. Please use the link below for signing up to help Fri. with moving decorations from the old Bed, Bath & Beyond (located on the southeast corner of 1st Ave and University across from Whole Foods) as well as helping set up at East on both Fri + Sat. There are also great ways to get involved during After Prom! We would love for every senior parent to be a part of this special night.
Thank you in advance for your support!
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER ON 5/3 and 5/4
Greetings Class of 2025!
Your students are on the threshold of their senior year, and believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about After Prom 2025! After Prom is an East legacy, carried on by East senior parents for over 30 years. This tradition is steeped in our community. After Prom provides a safe, inclusive, and FREE event for all seniors keeping them off the streets and engaged in activities after the dance. It runs from 11:30 – 3:00 am and it takes a lot of planning and volunteer hours to make it happen. It is amazing, worth it, and a gift your students will relish as a bookend to their time at East.
It has been a tradition for the junior parents to help with two important things: watch over the decorated spaces at East the night of the event while Senior parents go take photos for Prom & then Sunday morning to help clean up and store props from After Prom the next day. (The senior parents and East community thank you from the bottom of our hearts!) Please get involved today by volunteering your time on Saturday, May 4 and or Sunday, May 5.
Please sign up here to help set up & clean up After Prom: Sat, May 4 & Sun, May 5!
The Co-Chair of Juniors is Amy DeCamillis her contact info is: amydecamillis113@gmail.com. Please sign up on the SUG or reach out to Amy to get involved.
Class T-shirts: 10th & 11th grade class t-shirts are available in room 100 only $10
9th grade 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!