Greyhound News Bi-Weekly 4/29/22
Next Week is Staff Appreciation Week!
Reminder: Prom Visitor Forms DUE by 3:30 p.m MONDAY, MAY 2. No exceptions. No visitors will be allowed in without a completed form turned in on time.
Staff Appreciation Week
Thank you!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month: WEAR GREEN ON THURSDAY, MAY 5
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Boundless, East’s student mental health support group, has a special message for you:
Calling it difficult to be the parent of a young person with mental illness is an understatement. While it is true that parents and guardians pass on habits, thought patterns, and behaviors, this does not mean that parents are at fault, but you can help. Here are some ways you can be supportive:
Understand that mental illness is real (not imagined), and it’s both diagnosable and treatable by doctors.
People with mental illness don’t always have an external cause or trigger.
Be calm and open so that your child will feel safe to confide in you and come to you for support.
While it’s true that choosing positive coping strategies is helpful and necessary, it’s also true that loss of motivation and joy are actual symptoms, not character weaknesses. People with mental illness face a much greater struggle than just eating and sleeping well, exercising more, or changing their attitude.
Learning about your child’s diagnosis will empower you and help you be more understanding. Stigma from society, families, and even from one’s self can prevent people from getting the help they need. The good news is that mental health is treatable. Boundless encourages anyone whose quality of life is negatively impacted seek help. Your family doctor or the National Alliance on Mental Illness Duluth chapter is a great resource: namiduluth.org.
Boundless meets Tuesdays during WIN in Mrs. Warmanen’s room. Anyone can come!
10th Grade to "Construct Tomorrow" Event May 11
Each year ISD 709 sends our 10th graders to this event as they begin to explore post-secondary options. We are so excited it's back for 2022!
They are assigned to a group based on their English 10 course (including students taking English 10 through AEO). Bus lists will be posted and shared by English 10 teachers the week of the trip.
Most Final Exams Canceled for Semester 2
1. We will run a normal bell schedule that week instead of extended final exam periods.
2. Attendance is still required. They are normal school days.
3. A handful of CITS courses are still required by our college partners to administer final exams. Teachers will make this very clear to impacted students.
4. Last day for Seniors is Friday, June 3. Last day for grades 9-11 is Thursday, June 9.
Congratulations to the East members of HOSA!
HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services and several federal and state agencies. HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.
The Competitive Events Program is designed to motivate HOSA members and provide a system for recognizing the competencies developed by members through Health Science and Biomedical Science class instruction, related job training, and HOSA-related activities.
Students from East and Denfeld competed at the Minnesota State HOSA competition over break, and they knocked it out of the park!!
HOSA Knowledge Bowl 1st place team
Colby Larson
Tyler Smith
Mackenzie Welch
(team includes Denfeld member)
HOSA Knowledge Bowl 4th place team
Issak Hackbarth
Charles Ketola
Gwen Morgenstern
Daniel Neimi
PSA Public Service Announcement 1st place
Anders Wakefield
Isaak Hackbarth
Charlie Ketola
PSA Public Service Announcement 4th Place
Serena Miller
(team includes Denfeld students)
Health Lifestyles
1st place Issak Hackbarth
2nd place Anders Wakefield
Home Health Aide
3rd place Gwyn Morgenstern
Extemporaneous Writing
2nd place Daniel Neimi
Medical Law and Ethics
3rd place Charlie Ketola
Behavioral Health
4th place Issak Hackbarth
Nutrition
4th place Anders Wakefield
History Day Celebrations!
Congratulations to the following students moving on to the History Day State Competition.
The Theme for 2022: Debate & Diplomacy in History Successes, Failures, Consequences
All of the History Day participants have moved on to state! This is a first to have all East participants move on from a regional competition. They made it to the History Day finish line and competed this past month at the region level. Thanks to regional support staff Sue DeNio for meeting with the students and providing feedback. Great job to this group, and we wish them the best of luck at the virtual state competition mid April.
Student(s) and their Project Topic
Michael Kastelic & Owen Holsinger: The Failures of Big Stick and Dollar Diplomacy
Garin Hackbarth & Samuel Phillips: The Iranian Hostage Crisis: Debate and Diplomacy Across Countries.
Grace Beaster, Martyn Dahl: Using Diplomacy to Save Lives Worldwide: The Duluth Model
Tavin Roth: Diplomatic Cooperation formed through Debates: The Bretton Woods Conference
Emma Ambrosi: United States of America v. Reserve Mining Company: The Environmental Legacy of a Debate over Taconite Tailings
Claire Atella: Iranian Hostage Crisis - Diverse Methods of Diplomacy
Natalie Miller: Women Strike for Peace: How 1960s American Mothers Used Diplomacy to End Atmospheric Nuclear Testing
2021-2022 Plan to Administer Minnesota Student Survey Passive Consent Notice to Parents
Our school district is asking students in grades 5, 8, 9 and 11 to participate in the 2022 Minnesota Student Survey (MSS). Federal law requires us to notify parents of this school activity. The MSS is conducted in schools across our state every three years.
Questions on the survey include many topics relating to young people’s lives. The survey asks about how well school is going, future plans, out-of-school activities, physical and mental health, relationships, substance use and more. High school students are also asked about sexual behavior. This information about their thoughts and behaviors helps communities and schools develop effective programs and provide better services.
This survey is anonymous. To prevent individuals or families from being identified, students do not provide their names, student identification numbers, or other personal information.
This survey is voluntary. Students will be informed that they may decline to take any part of the survey or the whole survey. You may also choose to have your child not take the survey by completing and returning the form below.
Dates the Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) will be administered:
Elementary Schools (Grade 5): June 6 - 9
Middle Schools (Grade 8): May 30 - June 9
High Schools (Grades 9 & 11): May 23 - 27
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f you have questions about the survey or would like to review a copy in advance, please contact:
Dr. Tawnyea Lake tawnyea.lake@isd709.org
218.336.8700 x1027
If you do not want your child to take the Minnesota Student Survey, please return this form no later than May 15, 2022. You may do so by email (tawnyea.lake@isd709.org) or by U.S. mail (Duluth Public Schools, Attention: Tawnyea Lake, 4316 Rice Lake Road, Suite 108, Duluth, MN 55811).
ISD 709 Strategic Planning - We need your help!
Duluth Public Schools is embarking on a strategic planning process. This process will allow the district to develop an up-to-date operational plan and provide clarity and focus on our work. The last time the district went through a strategic planning process was in 2018 ("Think Kids"). We are partnering with an organization called TeamWorks International in a “classroom to boardroom” strategic planning process.
A key part of the process is the development of stakeholder's Desired Daily Experiences. To begin this process, we are holding several focus group meetings to listen to students, families, and staff and learn more about their Desired Daily Experiences as they engage with the school district and schools. Click the link below to sign up for the high school focus groups or contact Adelle Wellens, ISD 709 Communications Officer at adelle.wellens@isd709.org or call or text 218-461-1970 to express interest. If you can't make it to these options, there will be full community input sessions coming up, as well.
Visit www.isd709.org/strategic-plan to learn more and view the full schedule.
Focus group sessions for parents and guardians of high school students:
A. Virtually on May 3 from 5:30-7:00 P.M. You will be sent a link following sign up. (Make sure you enter an email address below)
B. In person on May 11 from 5-6:30 P.M. at Duluth East High School in the media center
C. In person May 12 from 5-6:30 P.M. at Denfeld High School in the media center
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A HIGH SCHOOL PARENT/GUARDIAN FOCUS GROUP
Focus group sessions for high school students:
April 26, on site, during the school day, both high schools
Please join this free event to learn more about the Vaping Epidemic (Featuring Principal Seboe and Health Teacher, Ms. LaFontaine!).
Spring Testing Calendar
- May 2-5: MCA Science test for biology students (mostly 10th grade, administered in biology classes)
- May 2-13: AP Exams for some students in current or completed AP courses
Royal Ball - PROM 2022
Tickets will be available online and in person starting April 25 for $25/person. Prom is on May 7 from 8-11 P.M. at the Harborside Ballroom at the DECC. Grand March will be in the East auditorium from 4:30-5 P.M. Grand March is free with a paid prom ticket.
Reminders:
1. Tickets may only be purchased by current East 11th and 12th grade students.
2. You may bring one guest who is in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade or UNDER 21, not 21.
3. Visitors from other schools must have a completed Visitor Form submitted BY MAY 2.
Please stay home if you're sick!
Students and ISD 709 staff who have COVID symptoms can receive a Rapid Testing kit from our office. Please do not send students with symptoms into the building. Call the office to arrange for a pick up.
EAST HEALTH OFFICE
Gerri Settergren, Heath Office Aide ext 2114, geraldine.settergren@isd709.org
Susan Sederberg, School Nurse ext 2429, susan.sederberg@isd709.org
Duluth Saliva Test Site: DECC
Mon-Thurs: 11 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Schedule an appt: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
*Students experiencing symptoms may request a rapid test from the health office.
Counseling Office Notes
Counseling Office Contacts:
218-336-8845
Jenn LaBelle, Registrar: ext 2143, jennifer.labelle@isd709.org
Jamie Savre, Counselor (A-E): ext 2154, jamie.savre@isd709.org
Jessica Forsman, Counselor (F-La): ext 2041, jessica.forsman@isd709.org
Morgan Costley, Counselor (Le-Re), ext 1262, morgan.costley@isd709.org
Laura Horton, Counselor (Rh-Z,) ext 1121, laura.horton@isd709.org
Kerri Persons, Counselor (9th Grade), ext 1345, kerri.persons@isd709.org
Activities Office News
- Click to view the full activities and facility schedule.
- Click to learn more about activities at East!
- Click to live stream East events.
Activities Office Contacts
218-336-8845
Lynn Carlson, Clerical/Treasurer: ext 2304, lynn.carlson@isd709.org
Shawn Roed, Activities Director: ext 2151, shawn.roed@isd709.org
Saturday School and Prescription for Success Reminder
Saturday School and Prescription for Success are an opportunity for students to make up time from unexcused absences/unexcused tardies, to complete unfinished school work, projects or tests/quizzes, and to receive tutoring from an East National Honor Society Student. The Prescription for Success is a voluntary agreement between teacher and student that allows for work to be made up during Saturday School. Quality work completed during that time will be given at least 60% credit. Students can be assigned a specific tutor to assist while at Saturday School. Students should see their classroom teacher if they would like to take part in Prescription for Success or would like a tutor for Saturday School.
Remaining Saturday School Dates for 21-22 School Year:
- April 30, 2022
- May 21, 2022
Attendance Issue Contacts:
Main East High School Number (218)336-8845
Kyle Rock: Assistant Principal Ext. 2348, kyle.rock@isd709.org
Jon Flaa: Assistant Principal Ext. 2325, jon.flaa@isd709.org
Notes and Resources from Outside Agencies (Not ISD 709)
Substance Use Services Now Co-Located at East
My name is Stacey Flom, and I am available to provide substance use services as a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor from Center for Alcohol & Drug Treatment to provide outpatient treatment services to adolescents.
Outpatient Services for substance use:
Substance use counseling as defined in the 12 Core Functions in MN Statutes Chapter 148F
Screening, Intake, Orientation, Assessment, Diagnosing substance use disorders, Counseling, Treatment planning, Case management, Crisis intervention, Client education, Referral, Consultation with other professional services
For more information or to obtain a referral packet, contact:
¨ Your school guidance counselor or mental health team.
¨ CADT Admissions: 218-723-8444, admissions@cadt.org
¨ Stacey Flom: 218-529-3475, sflom@cadt.org or nd.stacey.flom@isd709.org
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Duluth East High School
Assistant Principals: Jon Flaa, Kyle Rock
Activities Director: Shawn Roed
Email: darcy.motschenbacher@isd709.org
Website: https://www.isd709.org/duluth-east
Location: 301 North 40th Avenue East, Duluth, MN, USA
Phone: 218-336-8845
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dulutheasthighschool