EVHS Weekly Announcements
Edition #29: 4.9.2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Important Dates
- April 9: Last day of Quarter 3
- April 12: First day of Quarter 4
- April 14: MCA Reading Test - 10th Grade, Bilingual Seals Test - 12th Grade
- April 21: No School - Teacher Professional Learning Day
- April 28: MCA Math Test - 11th Grade
- May 5: MCA Science Test - 10th Grade Biology Students
NEW: Feedback Requested Regarding Secondary Learning Models
Earlier this week you received an email and text regarding a survey to gather data to prepare a recommendation for the School Board on whether to shift secondary schools from the current hybrid model of two days of in-person learning per week with 6 feet of distancing, to four days of in-person learning per week with 3 feet of distancing. The four-day model offers the benefit of additional time learning at school, but may result in additional quarantines due to the reduced distancing between students in classrooms. (see examples below, star indicates a positive case and students in red indicate those quarantined).
If you have not already done so please share your preferences to two quick questions by completing this short survey before it closes at 11:59 p.m. this Friday, April 9. Please limit responses to one per household. Results will be shared as part of a recommendation to the School Board at its regular meeting Monday, April 12.
NEW: 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!
Jersey Mike's Fundraiser Night for EVHS Boys Golf - April 16th & May 14th
Eastview boys golf fundraiser on Friday, April 16th and May 14th from 4:00 – 8:00 at Jersey Mike’s Subs in Apple Valley. Bring a friend, grab a sub and help Eastview golf!
Boys Golf Flower Fundraiser - Last Day!
Boys Golf Team is selling flowers now through April 9th. Flowers will be personally delivered weekend of May 8/9th. Please support the boys golf team by buying your mom the perfect Mother’s Day gift of patio flowers! To place an order please contact any member of the boys golf team or Mark Wanous at mark.wanous@district196.org. Thank you for your support!
EVHS Wrestling Lawn and Garden Fertilizer Sale
The Eastview Wrestling team is currently selling lawn and garden fertilizer. Item #1 is Crab Grass Control (Spring) - $19, Item #2 is Weed & Feed ( Early Summer) - $18, Item #3 is Lawn Fertilizer (Late Summer / Fall) - $16, Item #4 is Garden Fertilizer - $15. Each bag covers 4-5000 Square Feet. Generally, the average size yard will take 2 bags per application. Please contact an Eastview Wrestler or Coach Kurt Habeck @ kurt.habeck@district196.org to place an order or receive more information. Orders due by April 5th. Products will be delivered to your home beginning April 10th.
MCA Exams - Grades 10, 11, and Biology Students
MCA Exams
April 14th, 2021 - Reading MCA – All 10th grade students
April 28th, 2021 - Math MCA – All 11th grade students
May 5th, 2021 - Science MCA – All students take a biology course this year
- Testing will start at 9:45. Transportation will be provided. Students are able to ride their regular bus route. Pick up times on Wednesdays are 2 hours later than regularly scheduled times. Students may also be dropped off at 9:30.
- Students will need to bring their school issued iPad fully charged and updated, a pair of wired headphones, and a number 2 pencil. Students may also bring a book to read after the test has finished.
- Lunch will be provided to take home.
- Students who have complete the MCA exam by 12:00 may either be picked up or they will be assigned to a study hall until busses leave at 1:40. Students who need additional time for their exam will have until 1:30 to complete the exam.
- Students who do not attend on the assigned Wednesday will be pulled out of class to complete the exam. If you have questions or concerns about this, please contact Jena Hitt (952-431-8992) or Suze Fulford (952-431-8915).
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Last Chance!! Order Your 2020-2021 Yearbook Today
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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!
Free Meal Kits - Update
Beginning February 22, seven-day meal kits will only be available on Wednesdays at District 196 middle and high schools, and can be picked up from 10-11 a.m. or 4-5:30 p.m. Secondary students will receive meals while in school with additional take-home meal support for distance learning days and weekends. Please complete this HYBRID LEARNING TAKE-HOME MEAL form if you would like your student to have access to the additional meal supports. Meals at school and take-home meals are free through special funding from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.
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HEALTH & SAFETY
NEW: 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.
NEW: 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
NEW: 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
NEW: Reserve Your Free ISD 196 Yard Sign!
If you have been looking for a way to show support to our hard-working teachers and staff, now is your chance! Please join The District 196 Foundation in spreading gratitude throughout the district by displaying a (free!) 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!
FCCLA Fundraiser for Dakota Woodlands Shelter
FCCLA is raising money for Dakota Woodlands Shelter this month. Our goal is $1000.00 to donate to the shelter. Please see Mia Battistone for more details or venmo Mia-Battistone and tag is FCCLA Dakota Woodlands fundraiser. Mia.battistone@district196.org
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! Tickets for the Eastview Valleyfair Senior Party Event for $105. This price is good thru May 4th. Ticket prices will increase to $120 on May 5th. This cost covers entrance to the park and transportation. 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
· 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 before spring break will be available for pick up on April 15th. Senior T-shirts and Yard Signs. Orders placed between April 1st and April 15th will be delivered May 1st.
· MAKE A DONATION TO THE SILENT AUCTION: The Eastview Senior Party will be hosting an online auction this year. We are looking for donations! 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
SPRING IS HERE: 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
· ORDER YOUR GRAD CARDS! Order your grad invites with Shutterfly! Use Shutterfly to order your grad invites and pictures and Shutterfly will donate 8% to the Eastview. http://eastview.shutterflystorefront.com/
· REMEMBER TO USE AMAZON SMILE FOR ALL YOUR AMAZON PURCHASES. Use to https://smile.amazon.com/ and select “Eastview High School Senior Party” and Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase to the senior party. You use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile.
· PAY IT FORWARD: Sponsor a student! Help the Eastview Senior Party ensure ALL Seniors have the opportunity to attend the senior party this year! You can donate at our website Eastview 2021 Senior Party or our GoFundMe page Eastview Senior Party-GoFundMe.
COLLEGE & SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Counseling Office Newsletter
NEW: 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.
April 14th
DCTC 10am Zoom Link https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/96059649703
Inver Hills 11am Zoom Link https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/96572951887 passcode 144542
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
Advanced Placement Students and Parents
ATTENTION Advanced Placement Students and Parents! The College Board has modified the Spring, 2021 AP exam calendar and formats. Please review important details about AP exam dates, paper vs. digital exams, etc. This information was also provided to you through Schoology. If you have any questions or concerns please see your AP teacher or contact Chris Franken, AP Coordinator at chris.franken@district196.org.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
Virtual College Events
View all upcoming Virtual College Visit Events or go to Naviance under “What’s New".
ATHLETICS
NEW: Boys Hockey Meeting
Boys Hockey Meeting: Wednesday, April 14th @ EVHS (Lec C250)
9:00 AM - All Returning Players
9:30 AM - Incoming Bantams, Junior Gold Players
Will discuss off-season expectations and what to expect going into next season.
Spring Super Group Registration Now Open
Registration for Spring Super Group is now open on My Payments Plus. This will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from April 5th to June 3rd. Start Time: 2:45pm and End Time: 4:00pm. The Cost is $40.00.
ARTS & ACTIVITIES
EVHS Musical - Streaming This Weekend!
Eastview High School Performing Arts Department presents:
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown! - The Broadway Musical
With charm, wit, and heart, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. This revue of songs and vignettes, based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip, warms the heart and reminds us that—during these difficult times—happiness is found in the simple things. Musical numbers include "My Blanket and Me," "The Kite," "The Baseball Game," "Little Known Facts," "Suppertime," and "Happiness." Guaranteed to please audiences of all ages!
Streaming dates are: April 9, 10 & 11 at 7pm. Visit the Eastview Performing Arts Page for streaming link.
NEW: 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