Egg Harbor Township High School
Week of January 2, 2022
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Greetings!
Happy New Year to all. What a way to start the year with snow days. As you may know when we are off due to snow days the days need to be made up and are added to the end of the year. Currently our last day of school will be June 24, 2022. Let’s hope Mother Nature’s wrath doesn’t add to that date!
As we returned to school we remind our staff, students and guests that the executive order is still in place for mask mandates in public schools. We will continue to social distance and wash hands frequently to hopefully prevent the spread of not only covid but all winter illnesses.
Temperatures have really spiked and once again we remind staff and students to dress for the winter weather. Stay warm at the bus stops.
Some upcoming dates you may want to know:
Ms. Elko, the Director of Guidance, will hold a middle school open house meeting starting at 6:00 PM on January 19 for all parents of incoming freshmen (class of 2025) to go over course offerings and information. More info to come….
Ms. Theophall, our National Honor Society (NHS) advisor will hold the NHS inductions on Friday January 28. More info to come on this as well.
Please see below where there is a schedule of dates for our fine and performing arts department, Specifically for January 13 and 20.
Until next week, have a wonderful weekend! Stay safe, be well, continue to dream of the possibilities ahead of us, be happy and smile at someone!
Ms. Connor
IMPORTANT DATES
1/3 - School Reopens
1/13 - EHTHS Band & Percussion Ensembles Concert (Auditorium) 7:00pm
1/19 - Middle School Open House 6:00pm EHTHS
1/20 - District Orchestras Concert (Auditorium, 7pm)
1/28 - NHS Induction
2/17 - District 6-12 Orchestra Festival 7pm
2/18 - District 6-12 Choir Festival 7pm (New Date - Moved from 1/26)
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Students of the Week
Nominee: Sharon Buritica Usaga
Nominated by: Ryan Menz
I am not sure if this is specifically cheerful or uplifting, but Sharon spent the entire block today helping another student who was struggling to understand the work. She helped translate the worksheet and helped with the math content even though she could have been done already and completed other work or had free time. I think that she helped to give the other student some confidence in math.
Nominee: Ethan Hubbs
Nominated by: Michael Dannenhauer
Ethan always says thank you, goodbye and to have a nice day at the end of my class. He always puts a smile on my face - for doing such a kind and thoughtful gesture. Thanks Ethan!
CLIMATE AND CULTURE
EARLY BIRD YEARBOOK SALES
COMMUNITY PRIDE
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT & RESOURCES
As time passes, it can become difficult staying at home day in and day out. Some days may be easier than others in dealing with this national pandemic amongst other issues. Please know that our guidance counselors, social workers, student assistance counselors, school nurses, and our High School Teen Center serve as available resources daily to assist with any concerns, fears, and/or anxieties. Our district website and school websites provide contact information or call 646-7911 x 1001.
Atlantic County Division of Public Health: “The Source” (linked)
Student resource card (Spanish/English)
Student Assistance Program and Resources
Don't Get Vaped In!
The sophomore class has just finished receiving a presentation entitled, “Don’t Get Vaped In” by Atlantic Prevention Resources. The presentations took place throughout the month of December in small student groups during health and physical education classes, regarding what has become an epidemic among our middle and high school students. According to most recent data from CDC and the FDA’s National Youth Tobacco Survey, the percentage of high school children reporting past 30-day vaping rose by more than 75% between 2017 and 2018.
The High School has adopted a new bullying-prevention program for this school year!
#DAY1--a staff and student-led philosophy that will serve to foster a building-wide atmosphere of kindness and inclusion.
This program was started a few years ago in Bergen County by the Tyler Clementi Foundation and has gained momentum throughout the state and country for use in schools, community groups, workplaces, and sports teams. We even have 3 of our own students who were selected by the foundation as leaders for this initiative!
The premise is simple: the adults in the building make a “declaration statement” about behavior that is expected, as well as behavior that is unacceptable, and we all pledge to conduct ourselves accordingly. This includes seeking help when we witness unacceptable behavior occurring.
This notion is called being an #Upstander.
Has your student taken their #Upstander Pledge yet?!?
Have them sign into their school account and click here! 😊
If you'd like more information on #Day1, please go to: https://tylerclementi.org/day1/
Live Streaming Presentation Event On January 24!
Chris Singleton, professional baseball outfielder, sportscaster and renowned inspirational speaker understands the importance of resilience. He has spoken to over 100,000 students and educators across the world with his message that “Love is Stronger Than Hate.” His talks focus on issues of diversity and inclusion, forgiveness, and overcoming adversity, following the loss of his mother in the 2015 Mother Emanual Church Tragedy in South Carolina.
NJ Hope & Healing Events
Grades 9 & 10--See link below!
Grades 11 & 12--See link below!
Help Is Only A Phone Call or a Click Away
Access to Community and Online Resources
https://sites.google.com/eht.k12.nj.us/dimattia-studentassistance/home/community-online-resourcesIs your child an athlete?
In an effort to raise information and awareness about the use of opiates and it's potential consequences among athletes, Join Together Atlantic County (JTAC) has developed a series of informational videos for students, parents, educators and coaches. Please take a few moments to review this important information below:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT
ONE STOP SHOPPING FOR EHT ED TECH
MORE SELF HELP VIDEOS...
- USE OF GOOGLE CALENDAR to BOOK APPTS. w/ STAFF: Students can book one-on-one appointments with counselors, CST/YST members, or even their classroom teachers. Here is a brief tutorial on how to book appointments in Google Calendar with staff appointment slots: https://youtu.be/-SJFfya0WGo
- GOOGLE CLASSROOM: VIDEO RESOURCE: Need help joining your Google Classroom? This video explains how to find your EHT School District Google Classroom codes and how to add or "join" an active Google Classroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzvUOJKkh3k&feature=youtu.be
- GOOGLE MEET & GOOGLE CLASSROOM: For students looking to join their class for a live Google Meet session, this is a step by step of video of how to lactate and join the Meet from Google Classroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=i6lgBOh1YpU&feature=youtu.be
- ACCESSING STUDENT EMAIL (GRADES 6-12): Egg Harbor Township School District now offers an internal email address for students in grades 6-12. This video will demonstrate how to access student email from the district website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVutLPNRs9I&feature=youtu.be
- BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR REMOTE LEARNING: This video offers some basic troubleshooting tips for those using a Chromebook or their own device in the virtual environment: http://mvnt.us/m1154434
- GOOGLE RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS: Google for Education has a resource for parents/guardians to learn and navigate the Google Tools. Take a look at this pdf and click on the embedded links for tutorials and more: http://mvnt.us/m1112980
EHT PARENT PORTAL ACCOUNT SET-UP
- Do you need an EHT Parent Portal account?
- Do you have access to log-in?
- Not sure how to request a Parent Portal account?
Follow the easy steps outlined in this video. Check out this short video to learn how to request an account. https://youtu.be/bL1Qqs8sNm4
ATHLETICS
Mr. Kevin Rutledge
Supervisor of Athletics and Activities
Telephone: (609) 653-0100 ext 1662
rutledgek@eht.k12.nj.us
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DECEMBER ATHLETES OF THE MONTH:
WRESTLING – Nick Faldetta
GIRLS SWIMMING - Rhylee Cornell
BOYS SWIMMING – Kevin Lin
WINTER CHEER – Medina Griffin
GIRLS BASKETBALL - Amelia Zinckgraf
BOYS BASKETBALL - Jay-Nelly Reyes
GIRLS TRACK –Isabelle Cheeseman
BOYS TRACK- Malachi Wesley
BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL
The EHT Boys Varsity team is off to a hot start beginning the season 7-0
12/17 vs Lower Cape May 76-47
12/19 vs Wildwood Catholic 87-60
12/21 vs Mainland 75-59
12/22 vs Atlantic Christian 95-47
12/28 vs Woodrow Wilson 64-60
12/30 vs Haddonfield 59-42
1/5 vs Hammonton 65-56
The boys by a balanced attack. Carlos Lopez averages 25ppg, DJ Germann 15ppg, Isaiah Glenn 12ppg, Anthony Colon 13ppg.
They look to continue their winning ways Thursday, January 6 at home against Cedar Creek, followed by a showcase game in the Seagull Classic held at Holy Spirit against Linden 6:30pm, and finishing next week with a road game at St. Joe 7:00pm tip-off.
GIRLS WINTER TRACK AND FIELD
On Wednesday 1/5, the girls' track and field team competed at the SJTCA meet in Toms River. The girls brought home 9 medals. The 4x200 relay consisting of Journey Green, Jayda Green, Amari Pinkett, and Alexa Ali placed 1st. The 4x800 relay consisting of Lindsay Taylor, Kiki Schlemo, Addie Umphlett and Raghd Mahmoud placed 3rd. Addie Umphlett also placed 3rd in the pole vault.
WRESTLING
Hammonton (HAMM) 46.0 Egg Harbor (EGHA) 27.0
You can find more details regarding this dual using the following link.
https://www.trackwrestling.com/tw/seasons/LoadBalance.jsp?pageName=DualMatches.jsp&dualId=6281344132
Egg Harbor Twp participated in the 36th Marinelli-EHT JV Wrestling Tournament and you can retrieve the results using the following link.
https://www.trackwrestling.com/predefinedtournaments/VerifyPassword.jsp?tournamentId=641312132&userType=viewer&pageName=TeamResults.jsp;teamBox=343474143:fontSizeBox=12:patternBox=1000
You will also find tournament results by weight class and custom results at this same site.
Egg Harbor Twp participated in the 36th Marinelli-EHT Varsity Wrestling Tournament and you can retrieve the results using the following link.
https://www.trackwrestling.com/predefinedtournaments/VerifyPassword.jsp?tournamentId=641308132&userType=viewer&pageName=TeamResults.jsp;teamBox=339442143:fontSizeBox=12:patternBox=1000
You will also find tournament results by weight class and custom results at this same site.
Vineland @ Egg Harbor Twp on 12/28/2021.
Egg Harbor (EGHA) 66.0 Vineland (VINE) 15.0
You can find more details regarding this dual using the following link.
https://www.trackwrestling.com/tw/seasons/LoadBalance.jsp?pageName=DualMatches.jsp&dualId=6222990132
SPORTS NEWS:
- New Website!
- Everything you need (and more) regarding EHT Athletics may be found at [EHTNJAthletics.com]EHTNJAthletics.com
- Schedules, Contact Information, Forms, etc.
- New Online Athletic Registration!
- Beginning immediately, all registrations for EHT Athletic programs will be completed online through the Family ID Program. As we transition to this user friendly program, those who have already registered for Winter or Spring programs will need to register again.
- Physical Exams
- Beginning 10/1, All Exams will be submitted digitally though your online registration.
- No hard copies, emails or faxes will be accepted.
- Hard Copy Exams that have been turned in prior to 10/1 transition are on file and will be approved by our Medical Staff.
- Re-Cert packets and COVID Forms are now part of the registration question/process. No hard copies needed.
- For Help on uploading your exam – Click here
- Registration Dates
- Please review the appropriate registration dates for your interested season found on the registration page.
- You do not need a physical to register, but must have an exam uploaded seven days prior to your first tryout.
Egg Harbor Township High School
Website: eht.k12.nj.us
Location: 24 High School Drive, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA
Phone: 609-653-0100