Principal's Newsletter Week of 11-28-2016

Principal Michael Podraza’s Weekly EGHS Update

Week of 11-28-2016

EGHS News and Information!

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

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Career and Technical School Visits Available

Freshmen and Sophomores who are curious about the programs offered at the Warwick Area Career and Tech Center at Toll Gate or the Regional Career and Technical Center at Coventry High School are invited to visit the centers on specific dates in December.  There will be an Open House at the Warwick Career Center on Tuesday evening, December 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for students and their families. There is no sign up for the evening’s program. The  Coventry Career Center is available to students for a tour on December 20th in the morning.  Reservations must be made by December 9th so students should stop by the Guidance Office to sign up for the visit and tour in Coventry.  Transportation will be provided.

Reminder- 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

• Tuesday- Commissioner Wagner visits East Greenwich Public Schools 3-5 PM at Cole.
• Wednesday- Optional Presentation/Performance during Advisory “History of Hip Hop Dance” presented by COA.
• Thursday- EGHS Blood Drive- Reminders
1. 16 years old, weigh minimum 130 lbs, need parent permission slip signed.  If misplaced, go to www.ribc.org

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

ADVANCED PLANNING

• 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
• 12-14
• EGHS Jazz Ensemble Concert- EGHS Auditorium

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

This week’s “Food for Thought” is a TEDxNavesink video from Peter Gray, research professor of psychology at Boston College who is discussing the real and potential impacts on children and cultures from the decline of free play.

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. 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

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