Eagle News and Notes
April 2024
Spring is Here!!!
Spring Break is over and we are in for the final grind of the school year. In some senses, it is the most difficult time because we all want to be outside and not sitting in a building, and it is state testing time. As you will see in this newsletter and in the leter that will be sent with grade cards, the End Of Course Exams mandated by the state begin in April. Please make sure your student is well rested and ready to perform their best on each exam that they take.
The last couple of months of school always seem like the longest with limited planned days off in that time frame. Please help your student stay focused and push through and end the school year on a strong note. We will continue to request this assistance through the next few months!!!
GO EAGLES!!!
Solar Eclipse
As you are all aware, the Total Solar Eclipse will be occuring on Monday, April 8, 2024 around 3pm. During the assembly on Friday, April 5th, our own Mr. Hover will give our student's a presentation regarding the Eclipse with information on how to view it safely and other facts about the eclipse. The students will also be given a pair of glasses to view the eclipse with. The information below will also be given to the students which gives a timeline for optimal viewing. There is a website listed that you can put in the address of where you are located and you will be given the time it will be over your location. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity that we hope you can view and do so safe
Eastwood Band Advances to State
The Eastwood High School Concert Band qualified for state competition when they earned a superior rating at the Ohio Music Education Association District Large Group Adjudicated Event on March 15 at Sylvania Southview HS. The Eastwood Band is directed by Brian Myers and Jonathan Roode.
The superior rating of a “I” (one) is earned for "an outstanding performance, with very few technical errors and exemplifying musical expression. This rating is reserved for the truly outstanding performance," according to the OMEA rating description.
At Large Group AE, bands perform three prepared pieces. One of the pieces is required to be from an OMEA list of music. This piece determines the band's class. This year the Eastwood Band competed in class C.
The three prepared pieces are performed for a panel of three judges. Each judge rates the group from I to V. The band then goes immediately to another room for sight reading. The band is given a new piece of music. After only six minutes of study, they perform the new piece for one additional judge, who assigns them a rating from I to V. The four scores are averaged for a composite rating.
The Eastwood High School Concert Band will travel to Findlay for State OMEA competition on April 26.
Artistic EGGspressions
Congratulatoins to Eastwood High School recently participated in the Franklin Park Mall Artistic EGGspressions! With the help our the community, they have won a donation from Franklin Park Mall. A huge thank you to Haley Hendricks, Z Ramsey and Sophia Sieler for showing the area their artistic abilities!!!
Important Dates
April 2 - Grade Cards Mailed
April 5 - PM Assembly Schedule
April 8 - No School due to Solar Eclipse
April 12 - PM Assembly Schedule
May 9 - Academic Awards
May 17 - Early Release Schedule for Decision Day Assembly
Student of the Month
English - Sydney Bell
Math - Josie Appelhans
Science - Jackson Schuerman
Social Studies - Mae Scott
Visual Arts - Charlotte Smith
Foreign Language - Jenica Rollheiser
Musical Arts - Maggie Ramsey (Band) & Zoey Olson (Choir)
Agricultural Education - Emma Kiefer
Health/Physical Education - Jackson Schuerman
Industrial Tech - Logan Miesmer
Computer Technology - Ethan Chlebowski
Applied Arts - Aspen Ankney
Eagle Way Students
Freshmen -Jason Wamer, Raegan Russell, Lydia Strickland-Bucklew, Chris Thomas, Kara Dunham
Sophomores -Drew Luidhardt, Braden Dix, Makenzie Grover, Whitley Lubash, Jackson Schuerman, Dominic Eckert, Avery Tomanski, Karly Wasserman, Tyler Bengry, Aiden Lee, Collin Brogan
Juniors - Paul Lautzenheiser, Lilly Mullholand
Seniors -LIvia Segal, Kayla Gedert, Sophia D'Amore, Luke Puhala, Haley Sponaugle
Yearbook
It is not too late to order your yearbook! Please note that the price will increase to $60 starting January 1, 2024. Please email Mrs. Pioterek at kpioterek@eastwoodschools.org with questions.
You may order your yearbook online at https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1048675/Eastwood-High-School/
Eastwood Jazz Festival
The 11th Annual Eastwood Jazz Festival is Saturday, April 20th. The evening includes dinner and entertainment provided by Big Band BG and the Eastwood, North Baltimore, Otsego and Van Buren High School Jazz Bands.
Doors to Eastwood HS open at 5:30pm. Performances start at 6:00pm. The four course meal will feature a variety of slow cooked meats. A vegetarian option is available.
Tickets and menu: http://tinyurl.com/eastwoodjazz
Dinner and Entertainment: $35
Entertainment Only: $20
Table of 8 with preferred seating: $245
Congratulations
Congratulations to the High School Concert Band on earning a I Superior rating at the Ohio Music Education Association Large Group Band Adjudicated Event held Friday at Sylvania Southview High School. Amid illnesses and a challenging program, they were still able to earn the top rating. This rating qualifies the Band to attend state competition on April 26th at Findlay High School.
Congratulations and Good Luck at State.
Mascot Costume Fund Raiser
A fund raiser is being held to help us raise money for new Mascot Costumes. Please print out the flier or ask Mrs. Eaton to email you the flier. Every dollar will help get us closer to being able to purchase them this summer and have them ready for the 2024-2025. Please consider having some dinner at Panera in Perrysburg on April 12 from 4:00 to 8:00pm. You must have the flier for us to benefit from your purchase!
New Mascot Costumes
We are in the process of trying to raise funds to offset the cost of obtaining new Eagle Mascot costumes to be used by the Athletic Department, Pep Crew, Student Council and events where we feel the mascot will help boost enthusiasm and school pride. We would like to be able to purchase 2 (one male and one female), but at $1,500 - $2,000 a piece, we may have to do one this summer and one the next summer.
If you feel so inclined, and would like to contribute to the cause, please feel free to send check or cash to the high school office to the attention of Jody Eaton. Please note somewhere that it is for the Eagle Costumes and make the checks payable to Eastwood High School. We and the students appreciate any help we can get to offset the costs!
We are also discussing a few other fund raiser ideas, so stay tuned to the announcements for other activities to raise the funds. None of them have been finalized to date!
Parking
From the Counseling Department...
Special Schedules/Dates
April 5 - PM Assembly Schedule - Eclipse
April 8 - No School due to Total Solar Eclipse
April 12 - PM Assembly Schedule - Spring Sports
May 3 - Early Release Schedule - Student Olympics (Students will NOT be released to go home early)
May 17 - Early Release Schedule - Decision Day (Students will NOT be released to go home early)
Final Forms
Please make sure you and your student update Final Forms if you have not already done so!
So, why do our Penta students need to do this? For many reasons, the most important of which, is to assure that we have the most up-to-date contact information for you for both the school and transportation. We will be sending you things via the postal service and Final Forms throughout the school year and want to assure we have all the proper information. Being out of the building does not mean you are not still an Eagle! Also, if your student is in the building for any reason, then having emergency medical information is crucial, should something happen that would require it.
So, if you are among those who regularly get emails from Mrs. Jody Eaton regarding Final Forms, please go into Final Forms and assure that you and your student have completed and signed off on what needs to be done! You can also go to the school's website (www.eastwoodschools.org), click on the Parent tab at the top of the page and find a link to Final Forms there.
Thank you in advance for assure that this is completed!
Transportation
EASTWOOD TRANSPORTATION NOTE
Hello parents!
We are busy in the Transportation office working on the bus routes for the upcoming school year. We have new transportation forms, which are linked below. Please submit the applicable forms pertaining to your child's/children’s transportation as soon as possible. The earlier we have all of the students’ information in, the earlier we can complete routing for the upcoming year and get that information back out to you. Please note that if you have completed Final Forms, you still need to complete the appropriate Google Form. ALL Penta students must complete the Google Form below.
If your child is going to get on and off of the bus from your listed home address:
You do not need to file any forms. Your child will automatically be routed to and from your listed home address.
If your child requires an alternate address to be picked up or dropped off:
You will need to submit a new alternate transportation request form online before August 1st each year. If you used an alternate address last school year, you will need to submit a new request for this upcoming school year. At the end of each school year, ALL alternate addresses and exceptions are removed, and ALL students are automatically routed to and from school using their listed home address.
If your child will be driving to and from school:
Please submit a student driver form, indicating that your child will not require bus service.This form will remain intact each year or until you submit a status change form. It is very helpful if you let us know that your child is a student driver so that we do not route a bus to your residence.
If your child will be transported to school daily by a parent, guardian, family member or friend:
Please submit a parent transport form online. It is very helpful to let us know that your child is going to be transported to and from school by means other than bus service, so that we do not route a bus to your residence, also so that your child is not put on a bus at dismissal.
ALL students attending Penta:
Are required to submit a Penta transportation request form. This form will allow Penta students to select: if they will require bus service, if parents will transport, if they will be driving to Penta or to Eastwood Campus to catch the Penta shuttle. There is additional information available for Penta students by clicking here.
Open enrollment students:
If you are planning on using an existing bus stop, please submit an alternate transportation request form. If you are planning on transporting your child to school each day, please submit a parent transport form. If your child is going to drive to school each day, please submit a student driver form.
Non Public Students:
Non Public Bus Service Information & Links
There are links provided above in each category and also links with additional information provided in the 2023-24 Transportation Links for Eastwood Parents page. You can also find the link on the Eastwood Schools web page in the Transportation tab.
New bus route information will be available on August 10th. You can find the information on Infofinder-i. There is also a link to Infofinder-i on the Transportation Department page of the Eastwood website.
If you have any questions, or need assistance completing any of the online forms, please feel free to contact me. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the start of the school year!
Thank you and I hope you are all enjoying your summer,
Nick Hannan
Director of Transportation, Eastwood Schools
Senior Immunizations
Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective layer around the brain and spinal cord. This disease can be fatal or leave those who survive it with permanent disabilities. The meningococcal vaccine is the best way to avoid meningitis.
Section 3313.671 of the Ohio Revised Code states that students who do not provide documentation of this immunization are subject to exclusion from school.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding immunizations, please contact Dannelle Sutton, RN, School Nurse at dsutton@eastwoodschools.org or call the Ohio Department of Health Immunization Program hotline at 800-282-0546, or visit the ODH website.
Student drop off and Pick up
Morning Drop Off
The buses drop off high school students at the main entrance on the Luckey Rd. side of the building from 7:15 - 7:35.
Families that are dropping off students between 7:15 - 7:35 should use the Sugar Ridge Rd. entrance. We want to avoid cars and buses mixing together during drop off. We had a family pulled up next to a bus this morning and then backed up and did a five point turn to get out of the bus line up. It was not a safe situation for that driver, or staff and students arriving.
Pick Up
In the afternoon, all the buses are parked in the Sugar Ridge Rd. parking lot. Students being picked up by parents can/should be picked up in the Luckey Rd. parking lot.
Thank you for your cooperation in assuring both your student, your personal and our staff's safety.
Medication
Finals Forms has provided some confusion in regards to medication for our students. If your student will need to take medication at school, be it prescription or over the counter, you will need to print out the appropriate form on Final Forms, complete it and send it in to school. You will also need to provide a bottle of medication in its original container. We do not have medication (Tylenol, Advil, etc) to give to students.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call the office and speak to the secretaries.
Free and Reduced Applications
Fees - IMPORTANT REMINDER
This is a policy that is set by the board and the secretaries will be adhering to it. If you have a balance, please make arrangements to pay the fees via PaySchoolCentral with a credit card, or in the office with exact cash or a check.
If you would like a copy of the policy, please contact the office and Mrs. Eaton or Mrs. Brown will be happy to provide it to you.
For our families of Seniors: It is also part of board policy that Seniors will not be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremonies if they have not met all of their obligations prior to the ceremony. This would include fees and community service. Please make sure all fees get paid and community service turned in well before graduation.
Remind 101
Eastwood High School
Email: jkieper@eastwoodschools.org
Website: www.eastwoodschools.org
Location: 4900 Sugar Ridge Road, Pemberville, OH, USA
Phone: (419) 833-3611
Twitter: @EHSEaglesinfo