Greyhound Newsletter 2/6/23
Red and Grey Week!
It's Red and Grey Week!
Each winter, Duluth East celebrates Red and Grey Spirit Week!
This year's dress-up days:
Monday- Country vs. Country club
Tuesday- BBQ dad vs. Soccer mom
Wednesday- Jersey vs. Jersey Shore
Thursday- Tie vs. Tie Dye
Friday- Red vs. Grey
Additional Activities:
Tuesday- WIN assembly (introduction of candidates for Top Dog), Tie Dye your t-shirt after school
Thursday- Movie Night in the commons at 7:00 p.m.
Friday- Full assembly, selection of 3 Top Dogs!
No dance associated with this week since Sweetheart was just on Saturday. We will instead hold a dance in April. Watch for more info later!
Friday: Our Top Dogs will be announced at the assembly!
Top Dog criteria:
1) Top Dogs promote positive interactions. They seek to build bridges rather than walls.
2) Top Dogs treat others with kindness and compassion. They give due regard to the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others
3) Top Dogs are honest and have strong moral principles. They are held in high regard by others.
4) Top Dogs embrace the differences between people and support those that are marginalized.
5) Top Dogs have superior school spirit. They attend Greyhound events, cheer with positivity, and exhibit pride in being a Greyhound.
Live Unified!
- Check out Circle of Friends, our Unified Club - applications are still being accepted
- It's almost time to register for classes for next year, consider applying to be part of our Unified PE course
- Special Olympics Polar Plunge is looking for volunteers. Volunteers are needed to help set up on February 17and to help facilitate the plunge on February 18. If this is something you or your student (or anyone else you know!) might be interested in, you can sign up at the link below. Volunteering is a ton of fun, and-best yet-you get to stay dry!
Click here to learn more or sign up to join us for February 17 and here to learn more or sign up to join us on February 18!
Students are still able to sign up in the office for the Unified Swim Invitational on Friday, February 17.
Please Share: 8th Grade Open House WEDNESDAY!
East High School will be hosting an Open House for incoming 9th grade students (current 8th graders) and their parents/guardians on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023, from 5:00 - 6:30p.m.
At the Open House, students and families will attend a presentation given by school counselors and administrators, followed by an opportunity to tour the building. The presentation will include information on high school graduation requirements, academic course offerings for the 2023-24 school year, procedures for online registration and additional information on what to expect and how to access resources as students transition to high school. Tours will be offered by current Hound Pack Leaders, or you can explore the building on your own.
Following the tour you are invited to stay and be a part of the “Greyhound Experience” by attending the boys varsity basketball game vs. Forest Lake. Students attending open house get in FREE with a paid adult and will have the opportunity to see firsthand some of the amazing activities East has to offer! This is a great opportunity to spark school spirit within your student before their high school career begins!
We highly encourage students and parents/guardians to attend this informational evening.
We look forward to hosting the Class of 2027 and their families!
*Presentation will be at 5:00 p.m. in the Duluth East High School Auditorium. Families who can not tour after the presentation are welcome to come early at 4:30 p.m. and tour prior to the presentation. For questions, please contact the Duluth East Counseling Office at 218-336-8845 Ext. 2143.
Bilingual Seals Testing: An Amazing Opportunity! Respond by FEBRUARY 15.
We are excited to announce this year's bilingual testing opportunity for ISD 709. This test gives students the opportunity to show off their bilingual skills and potentially earn COLLEGE CREDIT! Testing will take place around the end of April. We hope to have the results to recognize our students who earn seals by the end of the school year.
The flyer below has additional information and links to resources to learn more.
Here are the links included in the flyer.
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Learn more about the program at: https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/stds/world/seals/
You can sign up for testing using this link: Bilingual Seal - Student Sign-Up
Term 2 Merit and Honor Roll
Congratulations to these students on a great quarter!
Saturday School and Prescription for Success
Remaining Saturday School Dates for 22-23 School Year:
- February 11
- March 11 and 25
- April 22
- May 20
Attendance Concerns Contacts:
Main East High School Number (218)336-8845
David Clark: Dean of Students Ext 3044, david.clark@isd709.org
Kyle Rock: Assistant Principal Ext. 2348, kyle.rock@isd709.org
Jon Flaa: Assistant Principal Ext. 2325, jon.flaa@isd709.org
Counseling Office Notes
LEARN MORE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Counseling Office Contacts:
218-336-8845
Jen LaBelle, Registrar: ext 2143, jennifer.labelle@isd709.org
Jamie Savre, Counselor (A-E): ext 2154, jamie.savre@isd709.org
Jessica Forsman, .8 Counselor (F-Ka): ext 2041, jessica.forsman@isd709.org
Alaina Abraham, Counselor (Ke-Q): ext 1121, alaina.abraham@isd709.org
Laura Horton, Counselor (R-Z): ext 2148, laura.horton@isd709.org
Dave Bergan, Counselor (9th Grade): ext 1345, david.bergan@isd709.org
Activities Office News
Spring Sports Tryouts/Team Information - Coming Soon
2023 - Duluth East Spring Tryout Information Information Required for Online Registration: Contact Info, Emergency #s, Insurance info, Health History
*Current physical on file, dated in the last 3 years (No physical = No Play)
* Only ISD 709 Students whom reside in the Duluth East attendance district can participate
*Exchange/transfer students must be cleared by the East Activities office prior to ANY participation!
- Online Activities Calendar – Updated daily – www.eastgreyhounds.com
- MSHSL – www.mshsl.org - - Schedules/Coach Contact/State Tourney Info/Rules/etcLEARN MORE ABOUT ACTIVITIES AT DULUTH EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Activities Office Contacts
218-336-8845
Lynn Carlson, Clerical/Treasurer: ext 1321, lynn.carlson@isd709.org
Shawn Roed, Activities Director: ext 2151, shawn.roed@isd709.org
Notes and Resources from Outside Agencies (Not ISD 709)
St. Louis County Community Connection Newsletter
Seniors: REGISTER NOW! Duluth East All-Night Grad Party 2023
Seniors register today for the All Night Grad Party at dulutheastgradparty.com
The step by step registration process is outlined on the web page.You can register and pay online, as well as submit baby and graduation photos.
Tickets are $50 per student; the Duluth East Foundation is providing scholarships, simply request when registering.
If you'd rather, checks and paper registration forms can be dropped off in the ANGP Dog House box in the main office. Please make checks out to East ANGP and include Senior Name in a sealed envelope.
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