Principal Michael Podraza’s Weekly EGHS Update
Week of 9-12-2016
EGHS News and Information!
A weekly newsletter with information about upcoming events related to East Greenwich High School
In an effort to increase the dissemination of important information about upcoming events occurring at East Greenwich High School, I have created this newsletter which will be sent out to the EGHS school community once a week via the EGHS announcements email.
Also in an effort to not inundate your email inboxes, the EGHS main office will make every attempt to send only one email a day. It is our intention to have all announcements, information, links etc. in that email, so please review the daily email in it’s entirety so that opportunities are not overlooked.
Hope you find this a useful tool in navigating this school year.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS- From Dr. Mercurio- Bus Route Changes
- The revised bus routes are now posted under the “Transportation” tab on the www.egsd.net website and will also be sent out via respective school list serve messages. The posted routes will be in effect Monday, September 12, 2016. Parents and guardians are advised to review the routes carefully as adjustments have been made to runs, stops, and bus numbers. As is the case with any implementation process for transportation, these revised routes will continue to be monitored for efficiency and effectiveness over the course of the next two weeks. Thank you to all members of the community who offered their comments, questions, and concerns about this work in order to assist us in making this service more consistent with our collective high expectations.
- 10-19 PSAT News
- Sophomore Do Not Register Form- As disseminated in last week’s newsletter, EGHS is able to offer the PSAT to 10th Grade students at no cost to families. It is our intention to register all enrolled 10th grade students. However, if you do not want your child to participate in the PSATs we ask that you please complete, sign and return this “PSAT Do Not Register” form (click here) to the EGHS guidance office.
- Junior Registration- Juniors who wish to take the PSAT on Wednesday, 10-19-2016 may register using this form- click here (a paper copy is also available in the guidance office). A fee of $30 is required as this administration of the exam is only funded by the State for current 10th grade students. In order to guarantee a seat at this administration, please return the completed form and a check made payable to “East Greenwich High School” by the Wednesday, September 21st deadline.
- Library Open After School Mon-Thurs.
- The EGHS library is open to students after school on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays afternoons until 4:30PM. Students needing late bus passes will be issued a pass from the library supervisor. A pass is required to ride the late bus.
- Reminder- PTG Membership and Directory
- A reminder to please register for the East Greenwich High School PTG membership and to update directory information via these online forms:
THIS WEEK’S
UPCOMING EVENTS
9 Colleges visiting EGHS
Between Wednesday and Friday this week we have 9 colleges visiting EGHS. Junior and Senior students who wish to sign up for a visit need to stop by Guidance to sign up. Visiting this week is: Brown, Colby, Bates, Villanova, Vanderbilt, George Mason, Hofstra, Assumption or St. Michaels (Vermont). Students must also check in with their teacher to make sure they are not missing any assessments during the scheduled visit.
No school Tuesday 9-13-2016
Due to the primary election there is no school Tuesday 9-13-2016
Chromebook paperwork past due
All students, regardless of year of graduation, must turn in a completed chromebook agreement form. Please turn in all paperwork to advisors on Wednesday in order to keep your district issued chromebook operational.
Chromebook insurance still available for SY 16-17
Insurance policies from SY 15-16 have now ended. You can still purchase chromebook insurance for SY 16-17 for $22 for the year. Forms and instructions to purchase insurance are available outside of the main office. Families in need of financial assistance are asked to please notify your child’s guidance counselor.
Club Fair Wednesday during advisory
On Wednesday students will have an opportunity to meet with student representatives from the various clubs that are currently offered at EGHS. I encourage all students, both new and returning, to use this opportunity to learn about the tremendous variety of clubs we offer and to look for new ways to get involved at EGHS.
Citizens Who Care (CWC) Meeting- Thursday
Citizens Who Care will be meeting at 9:30 on Thursday in the Guidance conference room. For more information about the CWC, please refer to the CWC website found at- http://citizenswhocareeg.org/about-us.html
ADVANCED PLANNING
- EGHS PTG 1st Meeting 9-21 at 9:30 AM
- Wednesday 9-21 Freshmen class speeches and elections during advisory
- Wednesday 9-21 Senior Class assembly with Guidance in Old Gym during advisory Topic: Post-High School planning transcript review.
- EGHS Open House Thursday 9-29
- 10-3 No School
East Greenwich High School exists to EMPOWER
We, the EGHS community, strive to empower all members to achieve their full potential as learners, thinkers, and responsible global citizens. We take risks in order to inspire learning and discover passions.
We, the East Greenwich High School community, live our values:
- Respect: Be considerate of others' ideas and opinions while maintaining personal integrity and self- confidence.
- Creativity and Innovation: Embrace flexibility and individuality when explaining and demonstrating knowledge and skills.
- Relevance: Link concepts across subjects and make connections to today's global society.
- Enthusiasm: Generate excitement and curiosity about learning.
- Achievement: Work vigorously to obtain knowledge and skills measured against the highest standards.
We hold ourselves and each other accountable to these values in support of our mission.
East Greenwich High School
300 Avenger Drive, East Greenwich, RI, 02818
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