Greyhound News Bi-Weekly 5/13/22
The final stretch!
Coming Soon...
- Wednesday, May 18, starting at 10:46: SENIOR Cap and Gown and Time Capsule Distribution
- Thursday, May 19: 10:45-1:45 East Job Fair
- Friday, May 20, 7 pm: Orchestra Spring Concert
- Saturday, May 21, 9 am: Final Saturday School
- Monday, May 23, 6 pm: Senior Honors Night
- Tuesday, May 24, 10 am: Unified Track and Field Invitational at East
- Tuesday, May 24, 7 pm: Band Pops Concert
- Friday, May 27: Yearbook Distribution Day!
- Monday, May 30: NO SCHOOL, Band in Memorial Day Parade
- Tuesday, May 17, 7 pm: Spring Jazz Concert at Pier B
- Wednesday, June 1, 7 pm: Baccalaureate Service
- Thursday, June 2, 7 pm: Final Choir Concert
- Thursday, June 2: SENIOR Chromebook collection, ALL WORK DUE for seniors by 3:24 pm
- Friday, June 3: LAST DAY FOR SENIORS!
- 12:00 Senior Picnic
- 2:40 Final Dog Run
- Monday, June 6: 9th and 10th Grade Chromebook Collection
- Tuesday, June 7: 11th Grade Chromebook Collection
- Wednesday, June 8: MANDATORY Commencement Rehearsal, 9 am Amsoil Arena
- Wednesday, June 8 7 pm: Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony, by ticket only, Amsoil Arena
- Thursday, June 9: Last Day of School for Grades 9-11
- Friday, June 10: Teacher Workday
Unified Athletics at East! Looking for students for this phenomenal course for 22-23
Unified Physical Education (P.E.) is a unique opportunity for students of varying ability levels and backgrounds to come together on equal terms through ongoing fitness, sports, leadership and wellness activities. Unified P.E. focuses on the physical, intellectual and social growth of all participants. Engaging in physical activity and sport alongside peers with and without disabilities helps to foster important social relationships. Watch this video about Unified PE and Unified Sports.
This year we are also incredibly excited to be hosting the first Northern Minnesota Unified Track and Field Invitational on May 24th right here at East. We will be hosting several other schools and our students and partner athletes, along with a large group of student volunteers, will help host and participate that day. We look forward to expanding our Unified activities in the future!
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS is our Unified Club at East.
Circle Of Friends is taking applications for new members!
Want to meet new friends? Want to be a mentor? Want to make a difference? Apply to be in CIRCLE OF FRIENDS for the 2022-23 school year!
Applications must be filled out and submitted to Ms. Letourneau by June 1st, 2022. You can share with her on Google or print out and turn in your application to room 3059.
Link for application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y1uacavsvvA2bXNIsCjKTNt-FRCBzs9uHRQqqE2E87g/copy?usp=sharingPathways 2 Teaching: Consider this course for next year!
***This course comes with COLLEGE CREDIT and doesn't require the same qualifications as other CITS courses. Upon successful completion of this course, students have the opportunity to receive three (3) college credits for this course from College of St. Scholastica (CSS). This course is equivalent to the CSS college course EDU 1540 - Introduction to Teaching (2 credits) and Introductory Field Experience (1 credit). CSS has waived the entrance requirements for this course because of the unique nature of the program and the desire to make it accessible to ALL students!
Pathways2Teaching Overview
Pathways2Teaching is a concurrent enrollment program designed for 11th & 12th grade students to explore teaching as potential career choice while examining critical issues related to educational justice and earning college credit.
Through the Pathways2Teaching program, high school students:
- Engage in a weekly field experience working with elementary students on building literacy skills
- Gain college readiness skills as they learn to navigate the college search and application process
- Earn 3 -9 college credits upon successful completion of courses
- Learn to write college essays and research reports
- Acquire public speaking skills as they present their research findings to families & community
- Interact with college students and faculty during campus visits and guest lectures
- Critically examine educational inequities
- Understand that teaching is an act of love and a way to engage in social justice
ANGP is proud to announce the EHS Job Fair 2022!
Most Final Exams Canceled for Semester 2: REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE THROUGH JUNE 9
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.
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
If 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).
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
Congratulations to East High School Counselor, Jamie Savre, for being honored with the Impact Influencer Award. The United States Navy presented this award to Jamie for her unwavering support, leadership, and mentorship of Kai Braaten as he prepares to enter the United States Naval Academy.
Congratulations Kai Braaten and Jamie Savre!
Activities Office News
Congratulations to our new Head Cheer Coach - Brynne Schmidt!
To sign up for Cheerleading Tryouts contact Coach Schmidt at
Cheer Tryouts
May 16, 17, and 18, 2022
3:30PM-6:30PM EHS Gym
Must have current physical on file, be fully enrolled and in good academic standing!
- 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
Starbase Expansion Special Guests
Zoe and Sara were part of the inaugural year of programming at Starbase Duluth in 2017, and they were excited to be asked to share stories and to get a tour of the new facilities! Thanks to teachers Mrs. Lofstuen and Mr. Holmstrom for continuing to inspire students to wonder, be creative, and see so much opportunity in STEM and STEAM topics.
Want to learn more about Starbase Minnesota? Visit their website: https://www.starbasemn.org/duluth/
ONE Saturday School Left!
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:
- 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)
SENIORS: Learn about Cirrus Event at East: Thursday, May 26
Cirrus is one of our local industry partners in our Manufacturing and Engineering Career Pathway. We are excited to have them join us at East this year for a unique event that seeks to find new employees from among high school students. Cirrus will be here on May 26 from WIN through both lunches. They will have a table set up in the commons and will have a sign up for WIN to learn more. If a student is interested in a job at Cirrus they could even have a private on-the-spot interview right here at East that day!
This event is for ANY student graduating and would not require any prior skills or knowledge (NOTE: You do not have to be a CTE Manufacturing and Engineering student, but obviously that does make you a great candidate). If hired, Cirrus will train you and work with you so you can have a full-time job this summer. After this summer experience, you can either stay on and continue or if you are planning on attending college in the fall, Cirrus will work with you to modify your schedule so you could work part time while going to school.
Their only requirements to start as an entry-level technician are:
- Graduate from High School/GED **or get one in 3 months
- Pass a drug test
Cirrus is offering a wide variety of full and part time shifts:
4-day work week: Morning/Day 10 hour shifts Monday-Thursday
4-day Work week: Afternoon/Night 2nd shift Monday-Thursday
3 Day Shift (work 36 but get paid for 40): Friday, Saturday Sunday
Part-Time: Varies by Technician’s schedule and we accommodate
Learn more about careers at Cirrus:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p49D8MalU3_4GVkQe2VhYxyq_at2J6R0/view?usp=sharing
Sign Up for the All Night Grad Party!
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