PARENT SECTION

(NEW) PARENTS ARE KEY (PAK) EVENT - LIVING ABOVE THE LINE

EVHS PAK (Parents are Key) kicks off our 2018-19 Parent Education Series on Wednesday, September 26th with Top 20 Teens author, Tom Cody.  Our first topic is a way of thinking, learning and communicating called living above the line. It works with everything from parenting to politics!! "The Line" is a lesson that we use with all of our EVHS 9th graders (our 10-11th graders have all experienced this lesson, too), so we want to create a shared perspective and vocabulary.  Teachers, students and parents all talking the same language...how powerful is that?!?! Click here for a short preview.  We are offering two sessions in hopes to provide an opportunity for EVERYONE who wants to attend: Wednesday, September 26 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm and Saturday, September 29th from 10:00am - 11:30am. Both sessions are the same, so pick one (and bring a friend!!).  We’ll be in the EVHS Learning Commons/Media Center; all EVHS PAK event are free and open to the public!

THE DIVINERS TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

Tickets to The Diviners, our fall play, are on sale now at http://evhs.seatyourself.biz. Performances will be October 11, 12, and 13 at 7:00 PM.  The Senior Citizen Preview is on Tuesday, October 9th at 3:30PM. Tickets for the preview are free for senior citizens.  Any remaining seats will be sold to the general public at 3:15PM for $5.  

This marvelously theatrical play is the story of Buddy--a sweet, but troubled boy—and his friendship with C.C.—a disenchanted preacher, in southern Indiana during the early 1930s. When Buddy was four, he almost drown. This trauma, and the loss of his mother during the same accident, has left him deathly afraid of water and brain-damaged. Ironically, he has developed an uncanny ability to find water for his drought-besieged farm community. A unique bond develops between Buddy and C.C., the man who represents salvation to the beleaguered townspeople. C.C. devotes himself to helping Buddy, and his efforts precipitate a startling chain of events.  Hope to see you at the show!

SENIOR PARENTS - YEARBOOK PORTRAITS AND SENIOR GRAD ADS

Senior Parents – Senior yearbook-portraits and Senior Grad Ads need to be submitted online by December 7, 2018.   Go here for more information.

THE 2019 EASTVIEW SENIOR PARTY NEEDS YOU!

Now that the school year has begun, planning for the 2019 Senior Party starts as well.  This event will be held on June 1st, after commencements. This event takes the entire school year to plan.  Anyone interested in Chairing the 2019 Senior Party, contact Suze Fulford at fulford4@hotmail.com for more information.

COLLEGE AND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

(NEW) (JUNIORS) ACT PREP COURSE –REGISTRATION IS DUE BY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

New Schedule and Curriculum!  Please note this course will only be offered once during each semester.  Eastview High School is offering the ACT Prep Course to help you prepare for this important test.  The course provides 16+ hours of focused study in preparation for the ACT Test.  Our experienced teachers will navigate students through the ACT testing process. This year we are introducing PREPWORKS (https://prepworks.com/) as our online support program.  Prepworks features a personalized learning path that continues long after the student completes our course.  The combined after school course and online resource will help students build confidence and skills that will boost their scores on the actual test.  The cost of the program is $180, which includes instruction, online program and testing materials. Scholarships are available for students who need financial assistance (see Larinda Hodges in Guidance).  Whether you have taken the ACT test before or you are new to the experience, we will prepare you to do your personal best.

Registration is limited to 15 students per class.  Classes will fill. Registration forms, calendars and detailed information can be found at our web site: EVHS homepage / Academics / ACT Prep

SEMESTER 1 (Oct-Nov)

18-011            Mondays (2:30-4:30pm)            Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29  Nov 5, 12, 26

18-021            Tuesdays (2:30-4:30pm)            Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30  Nov 6, 13, 27

18-041            Thursdays (2:30-4:30pm)           Oct 4, 11, 25  Nov 1, 8, 15, 29  Dec 6

SEMESTER 2 (Jan-Feb)

19-012            Mondays (2:30-4:30pm)            Jan 7, 14, 21, 28  Feb 4, 11, 18, 25

19-022            Tuesdays (2:30-4:30pm)           Jan 8, 15, 22, 29  Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

19-042           Thursdays  (2:30-4:30pm)           Jan 10, 17, 24, 31  Feb 7 14, 21, 28

UPCOMING COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY VISITS

PSAT REGISTRATION

On WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2018, Juniors at EVHS are encouraged to take the PSAT/NMSQT exam.  (High achieving Sophomores are also encouraged to take the PSAT as practice only.) The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) provides feedback about college-readiness, is excellent practice for the SAT, and is also used by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to determine National Merit Scholarship recipients in the class of 2020.

Test Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Time: 7:30-11:15 a.m. (School authorized absence)

Location: Eastview High School

Registration concludes Friday, September 28th. The cost is $22.00 payable through FeePay (see below).  Registration and payment must be made through Campus Portal/FeePay: https://district196mn.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/district196.jsp

IMPORTANT:  After you have registered, you must come to the Counseling office during 5th period to see Catherine Besonen. She will verify your PSAT registration and payment and you will pick up your PSAT Official Student Guide.  Your test site location will be communicated via email by Thursday, October 4th.

Preparation resources, including sample questions and a full length practice test are available at: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice.  If you have any questions, please contact Catherine Besonen in the Counseling Office at catherine.besonen@district196.org or at 952-431-8915.

A PERSPECTIVES ON PARENTING SESSION:  FINANCIAL AID AND THE COLLEGE SEARCH PROCESS is scheduled for Monday,  October 15th at 6:30 pm in the EVHS Learning Commons.  A College Financial Aid Dean will present information about paying for college, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid - FAFSA (https://fafsa.ed.gov/), and understanding college financial aid award packages (ex.: grants, loans, scholarships, and work study).  All grades are welcome to attend.

ARTS & ACTIVITIES

THE DIVINERS TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

Tickets to The Diviners, our fall play, are on sale now at http://evhs.seatyourself.biz. Performances will be October 11, 12, and 13 at 7:00 PM.  The Senior Citizen Preview is on Tuesday, October 9th at 3:30PM. Tickets for the preview are free for senior citizens.  Any remaining seats will be sold to the general public at 3:15PM for $5.  

This marvelously theatrical play is the story of Buddy--a sweet, but troubled boy—and his friendship with C.C.—a disenchanted preacher, in southern Indiana during the early 1930s. When Buddy was four, he almost drown. This trauma, and the loss of his mother during the same accident, has left him deathly afraid of water and brain-damaged. Ironically, he has developed an uncanny ability to find water for his drought-besieged farm community. A unique bond develops between Buddy and C.C., the man who represents salvation to the beleaguered townspeople. C.C. devotes himself to helping Buddy, and his efforts precipitate a startling chain of events.  Hope to see you at the show!

EASTVIEW SKI and SNOWBOARD TRIP MEETING

There will be a short meeting for all students that are interested in the Eastview Ski and Snowboard trip (January 17-20) on Tuesday, September 25 @ 2:30 in room B126.  See Mr. Gustafson for details.

SPANISH CLUB MEETING/SCAVENGER HUNT

Spanish club will have its first meeting after school on Tuesday, September 25th. Plan to meet in B326 and then compete in our outdoor scavenger hunt. You don’t need Spanish experience to participate! Also, if you haven’t ordered a club t-shirt, you can still order one at the meeting. See Sra. Telshaw if you have questions.

JOIN INTRAMURAL BADMINTON

Intramural Badminton starts on Monday, October 1st at 5:45-8pm in the main gym. Cost is $40.00 includes T-shirt. Please sign up online, click the Schoolview/Feepay icon on the EVHS homepage. Any questions see Ms. Gilson in Attendance after 2nd hour or email connie.gilson@district196.org.

FCCLA HAPPENINGS

What a great kickoff on Tuesday night! Thank you to all who came and we look forward to having you join FCCLA this year! If you were unable to attend the meeting please see Ms. Battistone in C138 to get important sign up materials and paperwork  and please turn your dues and fall meeting paperwork into Ms. Battistone before October 5th.  FCCLA SpiritWear orders will be available in the next few days.

Mark your calendars and sign up on the C138 wall to join us at Feed My Starving Children in Eagan September 27th at 6pm and to help work the 196 Warrior Memorial at AVHS September 29th at 8:30am.

ATHLETICS

(NEW) EASTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL BEAT ROSEMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL 3-1

The Lightning varsity team won a great battle with a scrappy Rosemount team 3-1 on Thursday night to move to 3-0 in South Suburban play. The match featured lots of defensive hustle by both teams and some clutch hitting by the Lightning attack. Next up, the team prepares for two top level opponents during homecoming week, facing off with Lakeville North and Shakopee.

(NEW) 10TH GRADE BOYS SOCCER: EASTVIEW VERSUS APPLE VALLEY
Your Eastview 10th grade boys soccer team faced rival Apple Valley on Wednesday once again this season. Eastview scored the first goal of the game when Cole Trinkle got one in early in the game. The Lightning held the game at 1 to 0 until the last two minutes of the half when a handball in the box by Eastview gave Apple Valley a penalty kick which brought the score to 1 to 1 at the half.

Eastview got a penalty kick of their own when Apple Valley pushed Jayden Burr over in the box and Gavin Cerrato answered by picking the low corner for a beautiful goal to bring Eastview up 2 to 1.

Eastview played strong, possessing and controlling the ball for the majority of the game, but the Apple Valley Eagles came back to score another goal and the game ended in a 2 to 2 tie.

LEARNING COMMONS

Dakota County Library cards - District 196 has begun a new collaboration with the Dakota County Library system that will provide our students with fine-free library cards, giving them instant access to the vast resources available through the public library system.  The process to activate these Student Access cards has begun with current EVHS 9th graders.  We will continue with sophomores and juniors into 4th quarter through their English classes.  A letter was sent home in March with additional details regarding the program. 

Students may check out print books from any of the Dakota County Libraries with their new digital library card (196+student ID and a self-selected password).  In addition, students have access to a homework helpline, digital eBooks and audiobooks and many research databases.  A general overview of the program can be found here: https://www.smore.com/nd2m3

Students needing assistance with setup or apps should come to the Learning Commons.  

ZAPP LAB IS OPEN!

The Zapp Lab Makerspace is located in the Learning Commons.  It includes 3D printers, Spheros, Axidraw, circuit boards and much more. Students are welcome to come and work in the lab before/after school or during study halls with a pass.  Please stop down and check us out!

MAKERSPACE WISH LIST

In the Zapp Lab, we use, reuse and recycle all kinds of things!  Many of our tools and supplies are donated by families that have items they no longer need.  Here is a wish list of items we could most use.  Donations can be dropped off in the Learning Commons.  https://goo.gl/L5b4HK

3D PRINTER TRAINING

All students are invited to learn how to use our 3D printers.  Training is currently held every Tuesday at 2:30pm in the Learning Commons.  After completing the 30 minute training session, each student receives 2 free prints (up to 10 hours).  Students can explore a wealth of pre-designed projects at https://www.thingiverse.com/ or they can begin designing their own projects.  Open to all students!