EVHS Weekly Announcements
Edition #31: 4.23.2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Important Dates
- April 28: MCA Math Test - 11th Grade
- May 5: MCA Science Test - 10th Grade Biology Students
NEW: Jersey Mike's Fundraising Night for EV Girls Basketball
Reserve Your Free ISD 196 Yard Sign!
Complete this form to reserve your sign. You will receive a follow-up email with information on where and when to pick up your sign. Sign quantity is limited; signs will be distributed according to order of response. Thank you for helping us recognize teachers and staff this spring!
EVHS Online School Store
The Eastview online school store has reopened. If you are interested in Eastview apparel, please check out our website. https://eastview-school-store.square.site/
Items can be purchased online and picked up at the west security desk at Eastview High School. Most items are available for pick up within 24 hours. You will receive an email when your items are ready.
2021 Dakota County Golf Coaches Discount Card
Time to think spring!
The boys’ and girls’ golf coaches of District 196 are happy to make available the 2021 Dakota County Golf Coaches Discount Card as a fundraiser for their programs.
Each card costs $20, and allows the user special golf offers (usually discounted greens fees and discounted range ball baskets) at these 8 local golf courses:
- Cannon Golf Club
- Crystal Lake Golf Course
- Emerald Greens Golf Course
- Heritage Links Golf Course
- Inverwood Golf Course
- Rich Valley Golf Course
- The Summit, and
- Valleywood Golf Course
The offers vary slightly from course to course, so please review the attached version of the card.
To purchase a card, please contact one of the boys’ or girls’ golf coach below, and they will tell you how to purchase the card through their respective booster club.
Here are the District 196 golf coaches who are selling the card:
- Jeremy Gordon, AVHS Boys’ Coach, , Jeremy.Gordon@district196.org
- John Christiansen, AVHS Girls’ Coach, John.Christiansen@district196.org
- David Loeffler, EHS Boys’ Coach, David.Loeffler@district196.org
- Mark Wanous, EVHS Boys’ Coach, Mark.Wanous@district196.org
- Tamara Colucci, EVHS Girls’ Coach, Tamara.K.Colucci@district196.org
- Anthony Mahady, RHS Boys’ Coach, Anthony.Mahady@district196.org
- Barry Wallin, RHS Girls’ Coach, Barry.Wallin@district196.org
Thanks, and happy golfing!
UPDATED: MCA Exams
As a reminder, the Math MCA exam for 11th graders will take place next week on Wednesday, April 28th. Additionally, if you are a 10th grader and missed the Reading MCA last week, we have you rostered for a make-up exam on Wednesday, April 28th. If you have any questions, please reach out to Suze Fulford (952-431-8915) or Jena Hitt (952-431-8992).
- When
- April 28th
- 11th grade Math MCA (9:45-11:45)
- 10th grade Reading MCA Makeup (9:45-12:15)
- May 5th
- Biology Students Science MCA (9:45-11:15)
- 11th grade Math MCA Makeup (9:45-11:45)
- May 12th
- Biology Students Science MCA Makeup (9:45-11:15)
- Most students will end at the time listed in parenthesis, however the MCA is not a timed exam and students will have until 1:30 that day to complete the exam.
- Where
- The testing will take place at Eastview High School. Testing will start at 9:45. Transportation will be provided if your student lives within the EVHS Bussing zones. Wednesday bus pick-up times are 2 hours after, M/T/Th/F bus pick-up times. Students may also be dropped off at 9:30.
- What to Bring
- All students should bring a fully charged and updated school-issued iPad, a #2 pencil, and wired earbuds (Bluetooth will NOT be allowed). Students may also bring a book to read after the test has finished.
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Candid Photos For Yearbook
You can submit photos of yourself, your friends, or interesting happenings involving Eastview Students and Staff.
School may be different this year, but the EVHS Yearbook wants to document it all!
Please complete this form to submit your photos...thank you!
Meal Kits Information
Through special funding from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, students will continue to have access to free meals for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. However, we have some updates regarding availability and distribution of our free meals.
Beginning Monday, April 19, we will no longer serve meals to the greater community, as we refocus on providing meals during the school day to our in-person learners. We are grateful to our community for supporting our efforts to ensure students across Dakota County had access to nutritious meals.
Students learning in person will still have access to free breakfast and lunch, as well as take-home meals to support them on distance learning days and weekends.
Students who are enrolled in the 196 Digital Academy full-time distance learning model will still have the option of picking up a free seven-day meal kit at any of our secondary schools. Beginning Wednesday, April 21, meal kits for our 196 Digital Academy learners will be available to pick up on Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. at any secondary school. If your family would like to pick up seven-day meal kits, please provide updated information by completing this seven-day meal kit survey by Friday, April 16. Completing this brief survey assists our Nutrition Services Department in preparing an adequate number of kits.
For information on local food resources, please review our list of local food shelves and community meal opportunities.
If you have any questions, visit our website at District196.org/meals, email nutrition@district196.org or call 651-683-6956.
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From Community Education
We’re Hiring!
Like kids? Teach swimming, be a lifeguard and work in our pools! Financial assistance for training available mid-April, May or June. Apply today online!
Develop Your Sports Skills with our High School Coaches!
We’re collaborating with high school coaches to host a variety of quality, exciting sports camp opportunities for athletes in kindergarten to grade 12. Head coaches and assistants have planned and prepared camp activities that will promote skill improvement and good sportsmanship, all while having fun! Participants should register for camps based on their grade for the 2021-22 school year. Hurry, register now! Sports camps are filling fast!
Earn Your CPR/AED Certification
Blended learning provides access to online learning. Remote skills verification allows your instructor to evaluate your skills via your phone video or computer webcam. You will be contacted to arrange a time to pick up and return your manikins and supplies at Falcon Ridge Middle School.
Any Day | Any Date | Any Time | $99 | QCPR-RSV-401
Parents … Just for You! Parenting in a Pandemic
Hear Erin Walsh, M.A., a dynamic knowledgeable speaker will provide practical, down-to-earth ideas and strategies this uncertain time. Empower yourself with strategies that will make you feel capable and motivated!
Screen Time During COVID-19: Three Supportive Insights From the Research to Guide Your Parenting Today
Wed | Apr 14| 6:00-7:00 p.m.| Pay What You Can | Live Online
Parenting in a Pandemic: Setting Limits and Avoiding Power Struggles
Wed | Apr 21| 6:00-7:00 p.m.| Pay What You Can | Live Online
HEALTH & SAFETY
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Students 16 Years and Older (updated April 9, 2021)
As of March 30, all Minnesotans 16 years of age and older became eligible to receive a vaccine.
At this time, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine that has been studied and authorized for use for 16 and 17 year old. individuals. Data from Pfizer vaccine studies show the vaccine is safe and effective for this age group. Other vaccine manufacturers are also studying their vaccines in younger age groups but have not yet received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The Minnesota Department of Health has created a resource with information about COVID-19 vaccines for 16- and 17-year-olds.
How to get your vaccine:
- Sign up for the Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector. The Vaccine Connector will inform you about vaccine opportunities in your area.
- Use the Vaccine Locator Map to find vaccine providers near you.
- Contact your primary health care provider or a local pharmacy.
- Vaccine Connector users may also be randomly selected to make an appointment at one of the state’s COVID-19 Community Vaccination Program sites. If you are selected, you will be notified by text, email, or phone call by one of the state vaccination partners running those sites: Vault Health, Primary Bio or SpeciaLysts (Solv).
- Your employer may also reach out with information about vaccination opportunities.
Stay safe before your opportunity to get the vaccine:
While all Minnesotans 16 years and older are eligible, not every Minnesotan will be immediately able to make an appointment. It’s important to continue taking easy steps to slow the spread of COVID-19:
- Wear a mask
- Maintain physical distancing
- Wash your hands
- Get a COVID-19 test if you need one. Find a no-cost testing location near you or order an at-home test at no cost.
Quarantine Guidance for those are vaccinated (updated as of April 7, 2021)
Who does not need to quarantine:
If you have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days and have close contact with someone with COVID-19, you do not need to quarantine if ALL of the following are true:
- Your illness was confirmed with a positive lab test in the past 90 days.
- You have fully recovered.
- You do not currently have any symptoms of COVID-19.
If someone has completed COVID-19 vaccination (two doses in a two dose series or one dose in a one-dose series) and is exposed, they do not need to quarantine if ALL of the following are true:
- The COVID-19 exposure was at least 14 days after their vaccination series was fully completed.
- They do not currently have any symptoms of COVID-19.
Please Call, Email, or Complete the Form Below To Report COVID-Related Information
Please call or email EVHS school nurse Melissa Persigehl with the following information. Or, you may complete the form at the link below.
- If you or your child is ill or are experiencing symptoms,
- if you or your child is identified as a close contact to someone who is COVID-19 positive, and
- if there are any positive test results in your household.
Nurse Persigehl will assist with screening your symptoms and walk you through the reporting process if symptoms are deemed COVID-19 related.
Melissa Persigehl RN, BSN, PHN
Licensed School Nurse
Eastview High School
Email: melissa.persigehl@district196.org
Phone: 952-431-8923
Fax: 952-431-8932
EVHS Phone: 952.431.8900
Nurse Persigehl's office hours are 7:30am-3:30pm.
PARENT SECTION
2021 Prom Update
EVHS and all other District 196 high schools have worked closely together with our district’s COVID-19 Safety Team to consider potential prom plans. This team has continued to review information from the MN Department of Health and the MN Department of Education to guide our planning. We have considered many potential options to provide our students some type of safe prom experience.
Although we are not able to have a dinner/dance event at this time, we are excited to be able to offer an event that will include a Grand March (live streamed for families) and other in-person activities for our Seniors to be determined. We will work with our student Prom Committee to help us plan these safe activities. While we know that this announcement does not support our traditional prom experiences, we are striving to provide some type of prom experience within the Department of Health and Education COVID guidelines. Here is some current information for planning purposes:
The event will start at 4:00pm on Saturday, May 15th at Eastview High School
Each senior may bring one guest of their choice (under 21).
Students can register in groups with a maximum of six students in the group. Registration closes on May 7, 2021.
Online registration form Each group (max of six) should identify a Group Captain to register attendees. Everyone will be required to provide contact information.
We expect each group of six to be at Eastview for no longer than 30 minutes.
There will be no charge for this event.
More information will be shared soon as plans are finalized. Please contact Ms. Hengel at janel.hengel@district196.org if you have any questions.
Thank you for your support and understanding as we strive to provide our seniors a prom experience within our current safety protocols.
Thank you,
Janel Hengel
Eastview Administrator & Prom Advisor
UPDATED: 2021 Senior Party News
CLICK HERE: Eastview 2021 Senior Party Newsletter - Please read for up-to-date information, details, and fundraising opportunities.
PURCHASE A TICKET TO THE 2021 EASTVIEW SENIOR PARTY AT VALLEYFAIR AND WIN A CHANCE TO RIDE THE RIP CORD! All senior party tickets purchased from March 1st through May 4th will be entered in a drawing for the Rip Cord at Valleyfair! Winners will be able to choose two friends to join them! We will be drawing 4 names every Tuesday!
Tickets for the Eastview Valleyfair Senior Party Event are $105. This price is good thru May 4th. Ticket prices will increase to $120 on May 5th. For more information about the Eastview Senior Party Event go to our website Eastview Senior Party Website To purchase a ticket for the senior party you can use our Eastview Senior Party Ticket-Mail-In Order Form Payment or pay online Eastview Senior Party Ticket-Online Purchase.
The winners for the April 20th Rip Cord Drawing are: Patrick Robinson, Nikhitha Gollamudi, Maliyah Fongvongso-Given and Annelise Miller. Those winners should stop by and see Ms. Fulford in the Counseling office to claim their prize during their 5th hour. A list Winners will be notified and listed on our webpage. Eastview Senior Party Website. For more information about the Rip Cord Ride, click on this link Rip Cord Information
**NEW ADDITION TO THE SENIOR PARTY EVENT** We have added hypnotist, Kate Escape, to the Eastview Senior Party at Valleyfair! She will be performing during our event from 11pm-12am!
BUY A EASTVIEW SENIOR PARTY SENIOR T-SHIRT AND YARD SIGN: Be sure to grab a Senior party T-shirt for your senior. Orders placed between April 1-15 will be ready for pick up on Monday May 3rd, and orders from April 16-30 will be ready for pickup on May 15th at the West Entrance of Eastview. Order yours today!
THIS IS THE LAST WEEKEND TO ORDER YOUR FLOWERS FROM PAHLS! Start getting ready for your garden now and help out the senior party by ordering your plants from Pahl’s Market. This year you can order all of your plants, herbs and Gift Cards for Mother’s Day in one stop! The Pahl’s fundraiser goes through April 26th. Orders can be picked up on May 6th at Eastview. Eastview Pahl's Market Fundraiser
Thank You, Senior Party Donors!
A huge THANK YOU to ALL of our Donors for our fabulous on-line auction; coming May 14th!
YOU CAN STILL MAKE A DONATION TO THE SILENT AUCTION: We are still taking donations for our online auction! Gift cards, Business Donations, Experiences for our seniors and adults! Or create a Gift Basket of your own to donate! Eastview Senior Party Silent Auction
COLLEGE & SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
NEW: Military Post-High School Plans?
Seniors- If your post-graduation plans include the Military, please contact molly.wellik@district196.org in the Counseling Office.
Thank you!
Counseling Office Newsletter
Private EVHS Virtual College Visits
Come and speak to your Admission Counselor. The Representatives will talk about the application process and life on campus! Feel free to ask questions.
May 5th
UW Madison 10am Register at https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqc-CqqzooH9wwWQJWa-e8xhQmIn3nRmtm
Normandale 1pm Zoom Link https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/98962305808
NEW: Eastview Advanced Placement Students & Parents
Eastview Advanced Placement Students and Parents,
Important AP updates from the College Board about taking a DIGITAL at-HOME AP EXAM include steps to be completed in the next few weeks. Students scheduled for a PAPER at-SCHOOL exam who may ultimately need to take a digital at-home make-up exam due to illness, Covid-19 quarantine, or other unavoidable conflict, will also need to be familiar with these digital readiness steps. Digital practice opportunities are now available and readiness steps must be completed before each digital exam.
Please refer to 4 Steps to Take Before You Can Take a Digital AP Exam for specific details. Steps 1 and 2 are the only steps to complete at this time. Step 3 occurs 1-3 days in advance of the exam and step 4 is completed on the actual exam date. Please read the AP Update Letter for April for additional information regarding AP exam preparation for Spring, 2021.
Virtual College Events
View all upcoming Virtual College Visit Events or go to Naviance under “What’s New".
ATHLETICS
Survey for Winter Sports Athletes and Parents/Guardians
WINTER SPORT ATHLETES AND PARENT/GUARDIANS: Thanks for your flexibility and cooperation in a Winter Season filled with many different challenges and restrictions. So grateful that our students had the chance to participate in something they love to do. In order to assist us in our continuous improvement of all programs, please fill out the surveys at the links below. One is for parent/guardians and the other is for student athletes. Thanks!
NEW: Sports Results/Scoreboard
Eastview High School Varsity Baseball falls to Rosemount 9-3 (Apr. 22)
The Lightning had 7 different hitters who registered a hit. Connor Wiberg had an RBI Double and Caleb Fuller had a 2 RBI Single in the 3 run first inning. The Lightning will be back in action today at Lakeville South.
Eastview High School Varsity Baseball beat Lakeville North 4-0 (Apr. 21)
The Lightning were led on the mound with an impressive start from TJ Egan. Egan was 1 out away from a complete game shutout. Egan struck out 11 Panther hitters and then turned the ball over to Ezra Formaneck who recorded the last out to get the save. The offense was led by Brady Schmitz, Sam Groebner and Dahltyn Virnig. Those three hitters each had RBI base hits. Connor Wiberg scored two of the team's four runs. The Lightning will be back in action today at home against Rosemount.
Eastview Boys Golf
The Lightning boys golf team had a good week starting with a 2nd place finish out of 14 teams at the Stoneridge Invitational on Tuesday, firing a solid 297 in chilly conditions. Tyler Wanous led the team with a career best 69, followed by a trio of 76’s from Kaste, Tritschler and Rohlwing.
On Wednesday, the bolts improved to 2-0 in the conference with a win over Apple Valley shooting a 306 at Valleywood. Leading the way was senior captain Teddy Kaste with a solid 74, earning medalist honors. Rounding out the scoring was senior captain Reller with a season best 75, Wanous, 77 and Rohlwing, 80. Coming through in the clutch for J.V. was Junior Jake Swanson with a career low 78 and sophomore John Kisch also with a career low 78 leading the JV to a win over Valley with a 323 team score.
Eastview High School Girls Varsity Lacrosse beat Farmington High School 6-4 (Apr. 20)
Girls Varsity Lacrosse beats Farmington 6 - 4.
Eastview High School Girls Varsity Lacrosse beat J F Kennedy Sr High School 17-1 (Apr. 15)
Eastview High School had a successful season opening game vs Kennedy High School winning 17-1.
Dakota Hawks CI Softball Goes 1-1 This Week
The Dakota Hawks CI Softball team played two games this week. On Monday they Defeated New Prague by a score of 20-2. On Wednesday we battled back and forth with a tough Lakeville team. The Hawks ended up losing by a score of 8-12. This was a well-played game by both teams.
JUNIOR VARSITY SPORTS
Eastview High School Girls Junior Varsity Lacrosse falls to Farmington High School 13-0 (Apr. 20)
Girls Junior Varsity Lacrosse falls to Farmington 13 - 0
ARTS & ACTIVITIES
NEW: BRAVO! 2021: British Invasion
BRAVO! 2021 will be available to stream from the comfort of your own home between May 7 and May 16 by purchasing a ticket code. The cost is $15 plus online vendor fees. To purchase a ticket code, click here. Purchasing a $15 ticket code allows one household unlimited streams between 7pm on May 7 and 11pm on May 16.
NEW: Spanish Club Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Join Spanish club and celebrate “cinco de mayo.” We’ll eat tamales and make traditional party decorations like papel picado and piñatas after school on Tuesday, May 4th. You can participate in-person or virtually via Zoom. Digital members can pick up food and supplies prior to the meeting. The cost is $2. Join the Spanish club Schoology group with the join code: BZ97F-ZH7TG for meeting updates and the Zoom link.
NEW: ISD 196 Mountain BikeTeam
FOR RIDERS ENTERING GRADES 6- 12 THIS FALL. If you like to Mountain Bike, join us May 5th to learn more about the 196 Mountain Bike Team and how you can join this fun and exciting sport!
ZOOM TEAM INFO MEETING: Wednesday May 5th, 7pm - 8pm For invite for you and your parents to join our season kickoff email Coach Jerry at: trailstopbikeshop@gmail.com
BASIC TEAM INFORMATION:
· Co-ed and all inclusive. · Starting mid-July with practices Mondays and Thursdays at various local trails. · Ride with others of similar speed and skills. · Focus is on having fun, gaining skills and fitness. · Ride for FUN or RACE competitively, you choose! · We look forward to meeting you May 5th!!
CHECK OUT: 196MTB.SHUTTERFLY.COM
INFO FLYER: Click Here
NEW: Speech and Debate Tournament of Champions Results
Last weekend, qualified members of the Eastview Speech and Debate Team competed at the virtual Tournament of Champions, hosted by the University of Kentucky. To qualify to compete, students must receive at least two bids from a select list of traveling tournaments throughout the country; these bids are earned by stellar performance throughout the season.
This year's TOC had 1885 total entries, representing 386 schools from 41 states...virtual competition made this year's event the largest it's ever been. Though the quality and quantity of entries was high, Eastview speakers had a stellar tournament.
Eastview had two speech team members advance to the final round of competition; special congratulations to:
Vikash Giritharan, 4th Place, Extemporaneous Speaking (out of 125 entries)
Thor Reimann, 4th Place, Programmed Oral Interpretation (out of 61 entries)
In addition, Eastview was well represented in other events by other competitors. Congratulations to:
Hanna Olson & Thor Reimann, Semifinalists (Top 12), Duo Interpretation
Alli Hering, Quarterfinalist (Top 24), Extemporaneous Speaking
Hanna Olson, Quarterfinalist (Top 24), Dramatic Interpretation
Hanna Olson, Quarterfinalist (Top 24), Humorous Interpretation
Elise Noonan, Participant, Congressional Debate
Next up, several qualified entries of the Eastview Speech Team will compete at the Minnesota High School League Class AA State Speech Tournament, held this Friday, April 23. Good luck to all competitors!
EVHS Esports Team Updates
Our newly formed EVHS Lightning Esports team (75 members) is hosted by the HSEL (High School eSports League) and is coached by German teacher Steve Sebald. Students on our team compete against other Esports teams throughout the country in games such as Minecraft, Rocket League, Fortnite and Smash Bros. Students compete in matches 1-2 times per week and work together with their team to practice weekly. Depending on the game, there are 1-6 students per team. Students connect with other students at EVHS through similar interests and get a chance to participate in an activity that excites them. The Spring Season is currently taking place and winners in each game can win scholarships of up to $1000.00. Emily Roe, Sadie Laplant, and Maddie Johnson are the team captains. Each game is also led by a Division Leader. If you would like more information, or know of any students who would like to participate in Esports, please contact Steve. Here is a great article about our team.
Join Intramural Golf
Intramural Golf is currently accepting registrations! We will golf at Rich Valley Golf Course in Rosemount on Monday, April 19th, Wednesday, April 21st, Monday, April 26th, Wednesday, April 28th, and Monday, May 3rd. Wednesday, May 5th will be a makeup day. Tee times will start at 2:45 PM and you can hit range balls starting at 2:15. Please reach out to Mr. Frost if you have questions.
German Book Club
Guten Tag! Did you know that Eastview has a partner school in Darmstadt, Germany? That’s right! We are starting a book club between our two schools called Book Bridge and we would like to invite you to participate. Get to know students from another country, discuss interesting books, and have fun! Our first book we will be reading is Black Rabbit Summer by Kevin Brooks. Contact Herr Sebald at steve.sebald@district196.org with questions and the Padlet link to connect with students in Germany. We will hold monthly meetings with the next meeting taking place at the end of April.
Interested in Eastview Colorguard?
The Eastview Marching Band is holding FREE COLORGUARD introductory classes on April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3 and 10 from 6:00-7:30 in the Eastview Bandroom. Each class is different, but you do not need to attend every one. Just try and make it to as many as you can!
All students are invited and welcome to try this incredible opportunity. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Please wear comfortable clothes to move in and a face mask. If you have any questions please contact Matt Gullickson at matthew.gullickson@district196.org. For more information please visit the Eastview Band Website at eastviewbands.com.
About Eastview High School
Email: Eastview@district196.org
Website: evhs.district196.org
Location: 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: 952-431-8900
Facebook: facebook.com/EastviewHighSchool
Twitter: @EVHSLightning