Principal's Newsletter Week of 11-14-2016

Principal Michael Podraza’s Weekly EGHS Update

Week of 11-14-2016

EGHS News and Information!

A weekly newsletter with information about upcoming events related to East Greenwich High School

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

RIDE Seeking Community Input on ESSA

As a member of Rhode Island Department of Education’s “Committee of Practitioners” I would like to invite you to a series of community forums that are being held across the State. Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions or would like to learn more.

From the Rhode Island Department of Education- As Rhode Island prepares to transition to the new federal education law – the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) – the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) will hold community forums in November to collect public feedback and input. These forums are the first of several important public engagement opportunities. RIDE encourages and welcomes you as public stakeholders to be critically involved in the decision-making process so that your experience may inform the ESSA state implementation plan.

Forums will be held at various locations on the following dates:

• Wednesday, November 2, 2016- Juanita Sanchez Educational Complex – 182 Thurbers Avenue, Providence, Spanish language presentation available.

• Wednesday, November 9, 2016- Lincoln Middle School – 152 Jenckes Hill Road, Lincoln

• Monday, November 14, 2016- Coventry High School – 40 Reservoir Road, Coventry

• Thursday, November 17, 2016- Portsmouth High school – 120 Education Lane, Portsmouth

• Monday, November 21, 2016- South Kingstown High School – 215 Columbia Street, Wakefield

Forums will take place from 5:30PM-7:00PM, doors open at 5:15PM. Join RIDE for this informative and interactive event! All are welcome – come lend your voice to advance Rhode Island schools! Please click here to confirm your attendance: www.ride.ri.gov/ESSA-Forums

For more information, please contact: Felicia.Brown@ride.ri.gov.

EGHS Blood Drive (Students)

East Greenwich High School Fall Blood Drive is Thursday, December 1, 2016 from 8 am – 2 pm in the Auditorium

Eligibility:

• 16 years old, weigh minimum 130 lbs, need parent permission slip signed.  If misplaced, go to www.ribc.org

• New this year: 17 and 18 years old, weigh minimum 110 lbs, no parent permission slip needed.

• Must feel healthy on day of drive.

How best to prepare body for blood donation:

• Drink plenty of water, starting day before.

• Eat a good meal prior to donation.

• No strenuous activity or heavy lifting after donating.  Individual can resume normal activities the following day.

Any questions re: eligibility such as travel outside of U.S.,   medications, or tattoos/piercings, call 453-8307.

Thank you for supporting your child’s interest in donating blood and making a difference!!

News from the EGEF

Please click here to be taken to a letter from the East Greenwich Educational Foundation’s President- Susan Riley.

THIS WEEK’S

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Wednesday-

1. Quarter 1 report cards distributed,

2. 11-16 ASVAB Testing (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery). Students must register in advance with their Guidance Counselor,  

3. Evening PTG Meeting 6:30PM EGHS Library

• Friday-
1. Airband 7 PM, EGHS Auditorium

ADVANCED PLANNING

• 11-23 During Advisory- Career and Technical Schools visit EGHS to present their programming to all Freshmen during advisory.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

This week’s “Food for Thought” is recent post from Seth Godin entitled Education is the Answer.

“Formal education is a foundation, but lifelong, informal education can transform our lives.”

Have a wonderful week.

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