EGHS Principal's Newsletter Week of 5-15-2017

Principal Michael Podraza’s Weekly EGHS Update

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

Week of 5-15-2017

-IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS-

Senior Assembly and School Wide Health Fair Wednesday

During Advisory on Wednesday 5-17 EGHS will continue to lead up to Prom/Graduation/Celebration season by having members of the Senior Class hear from Dr. Fred Procopio, Head of URI Health Services. Additionally, we will once again hold a health fair for all students during all three lunches.

Thanks to CWC and Mr. Houghtaling

Special thanks go out to all members of Citizens Who Care (CWC) and Mr. Houghtaling for bringing in Mr. Chris Herren to speak to our Juniors and Seniors last week. This was Mr. Herren’s third time to EGHS, and each time he visits us his powerful messages impacts so many of our students, and this time was no different. If you are the parent of a junior or senior I urge you to discuss the presentation with your child and see what part of the assembly resonated with them.

Prom Forms Due

Early dismissal forms and guest permission slips are due to the main office by the close of school on Wednesday.

-REMINDERS-

AfterPromEG 2017 is FRIDAY, MAY 19! We are gearing up for the best AfterProm EG and we invite your help to make this night unforgettable for our students.  ​

There are many small jobs --  set up, night of, and wrapping things up at the end of the night. Click below to sign up using our SignUpGenius form.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084ea8a92dabf85-afterprom/​

Any questions - contact Volunteer Coordinator Julie D'Amico at afterpromegvolunteer@gmail.com. THANK YOU!

Coming May 19th, 2017  - After Prom there’s AfterPromEG

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THIS WEEK’S

UPCOMING EVENTS

• 5-15 through 5-17
• NECAP Science Testing, Juniors
• 5-17
• Senior assembly- Dr. Fred Procopio, Director of URI Health Services
• Health Fair during all three lunches.
• 5-19
• Prom
• AfterPromEG

ADVANCED PLANNING

• 5-25
• EG Special Education Department’s Transition Night- Library
• Awards Night- Auditorium
• 5-30 through 6/2
• Senior Exams

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

This week’s Food for Thought is from Inside Higher Ed on the efforts of some very prestigious private/prep schools to transform how we grade and communicate what students know and are able to do - “A Plan to Kill High School Transcripts … and Transform College Admissions”

I hope you have a great week and hope that we see you at AfterPromEG on Friday evening.

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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