Principal Michael Podraza’s Weekly EGHS Update
Week of 11-13-2017
EGHS News and Information!
A weekly newsletter with information about upcoming events related to East Greenwich High School
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTSEGHS Quarter 1 Report Cards
First quarter report cards will be posted to ASPEN on Tuesday 11-14, with paper copies distributed to students on Wednesday 11-15 in Advisories. Students, parents or guardians who have questions about 1st quarter marks should contact the teacher of record. All teachers can be reached via email by 1st initial, last name @egsd.net (for example Michael Podraza is mpodraza@egsd.net)
SY 17-18 EGHS Major Events Doc Updated
The Google doc “SY 17-18 EGHS Major Events” has been updated to reflect the changes due to the two most recent cancelled school days.
Congratulations to Laura Murphy- High School Heisman National Finalist!!!
Previously announced as a State winner, Laura Murphy has been selected as one of ten National Finalists for the 2017 Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship, a program that honors exceptional high school students who have distinguished themselves in academics, athletics and through community service. The National Finalists, five senior males and five senior females, will receive an invitation to the Wendy’s Heisman Weekend, including the National Awards Banquet in New York City, a gold medal, a $100 Wendy’s gift card and a $5,000 college scholarship. The National Winners – Announced in New York on Friday, December 8 – will receive a $500 gift card and $10,000 college scholarship.
Congratulations to Laura, her family and friends as well as to all of the coaches and educators who have helped Laura grow into a student-athlete who is so worthy of this award and recognition.
From Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL)
Winter pre-participation physicals are being offered at Ortho RI Foundry at 285 Promenade St in Providence. They will be offered on 11/15, 11/16 & 11/17 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. An appointment must be made for the physical by calling 401-459-4001. All athletes must have a parent or guardian accompany them to the exams.
THIS WEEK’S
UPCOMING EVENTS
- All Week- Airband Rehearsal After School (Contact Mr. Rath for specific schedules and times)
- Tuesday 11-14
- Digital copies of report cards published to ASPEN portal
- Wednesday 11-15
- Paper copies of report cards to students in advisory
- Freshmen Assembly- Presentation from various Regional Career and Technical Schools
- Friday 11-17 AIRBAND @ 7PM in EGHS Auditorium
ADVANCED PLANNING
- No School 11/22- Closed for Teacher Professional Development
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
With first quarter report cards being issued, this week’s “Food for Thought” is Why Grades Are Not Paramount to Achievement from Ashley Lamb-Sinclair in the Atlantic.
“A willingness to learn for its own sake represents intrinsic motivation, while grades and other accolades represent extrinsic. Research has shown time and again that intrinsic motivation leads to more profound learning.”
As always, thank you for your support of East Greenwich High School. 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
