Principal's Newsletter Week of 11-21-2016

Principal Michael Podraza’s Weekly EGHS Update

Week of 11-21-2016

EGHS News and Information!

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

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

From RIDE: 5th ESSA community forum to be held Monday (November 21) in South Kingstown

The 5th community forum on the Rhode Island transition to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) will take place on Monday (November 21), from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at South Kingstown High School, 215 Columbia St., Wakefield. Students, parents, teachers, community members, and community leaders across the state are invited to share experiences to help inform the ESSA implementation plan for Rhode Island.

From Mrs. Page’s Business and Entrepreneurial Students

We are pleased to announce a new student-run company called AVENGER SELECTions which provides customers with Nike windbreakers that come with a limited, newly-designed EGHS logo celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the school building. These stylish jackets are warm, durable, breathable, and comfortable.

In addition, our company sells phone cardholders with microfiber cloths. The microfiber cloths, which come off of the phone cardholders, are convenient for cleaning your phone screen. These cardholders also come with the same, newly designed logo.

Great for holiday gifts as well as supporting the students of EGHS and commemorating the 50th anniversary of the school building!!  See attached flyer for details, pictures and the link to a fun student-created video. As the holidays are approaching AVENGER SELECTions wants to supply a new line of customized products for East Greenwich residents to enjoy during the giving season. What better gift is there than one of the limited edition customized products provided by AVENGER SELECTions?

Be certain to check out our promotional video at http://tinyurl.com/AvengerSelections and stop by our display table outside the cafeteria. Sample jackets in all sizes are available to try on that during all school lunch periods.

Our products may be purchased through a secure website at avengers.j2dt.com  Orders accepted through November 28 with delivery guaranteed to EGHS on December 15 and shipping available.

Please contact one of our staff members with any questions at our company email : AvengerSelections@gmail.com

AS ALWAYS THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS AND SCHOOL.

THIS WEEK’S

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Monday- Last RIDE ESSA forum at South Kingstown High School- 215 Columbia Street, Wakefield

• Wednesday- Freshmen Assembly during advisory to hear presentations from about High School Career and Technical programs available to EGHS students at schools around the East Greenwich area.

• Thursday & Friday- No School

ADVANCED PLANNING

• 12-1 EGHS Blood Drive- Reminders
• 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.

• 12-7
• EGHS Wind Ensemble Concert- EGHS Auditorium
• East Greenwich Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting (SEAC) 6:30-8PM at Cole library.
• 12-8 EGHS Orchestra & Chorus Concert- EGHS Auditorium

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

This week’s “Food for Thought” is a podcast from Freakonomics entitled “Trust Me” investigating the concept and impact of “Social Trust”.

Have a wonderful week and Thanksgiving.

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

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