High School Nov. Newsletter (21–22)
Dear High School Families,
With the holiday season approaching, I am looking forward to trying to get together with family and friends. We are already planning the Thanksgiving menu and discussing who will bring what side dishes and desserts. Whatever your upcoming holiday looks like, I hope you and your families have a healthy and safe one. I also want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to my colleagues and the ECS community. Thank you for all that you do to help our students learn and grow. Wishing you and your families a happy fall season.
Best,
Cornell McCree
What's new at the High School?
Basketball Tryouts
Open gyms will continue for the next week, ending the week of Nov. 8-11. Tryouts for Boys Basketball will take place on Monday, Nov. 15, Tuesday, Nov. 16, and Wednesday, Nov. 17. Girls basketball tryouts will Take place on Thursday, Nov. 18, Monday, Nov. 22, and Tuesday, Nov. 23. Tryouts will take place after school from 3:15-4:30 p.m.
Report Cards
First quarter report cards will be (tentatively) available on Friday November 5, 2021. Families can log into Alma to access their student’s grades.
In Case You Missed It
Conferences
Conferences will be held in the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. Please check your inbox for a message from your student’s Crew teacher to set up a time to discuss your questions or concerns about your child’s progress. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your student’s Crew leader.
COVID-19 Pooled Testing
Pooled COVID-19 testing began last month and will be ongoing during the pandemic. Students will be called over the loudspeaker to come to the cafe for testing. We will do each grade separately. Testing will be every Monday, with follow-up testing if needed on Wednesday. Please complete the Consent Form to have your student participate.
Mask Reminders
Just a quick reminder all students and staff, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear masks inside at all times, except while eating. Please make sure to review our updated mask policy for additional details.
High School Hawk Highlights
Movie Night
The Latinx Student Union sponsored a movie night after school last month. Students watched "The Book of Life" while enjoying some snacks and socializing. Be on the lookout for future LSU events throughout the year!
Fall Dance
Thank you to Mrs. Walker, Ms. Wilson, and the Student Council for organizing and throwing our Fall Bash dance.
CalcuSolve Math Competition
Thank you Ms. Amaya and Mrs. Lendyak-Peters for helping organize teams to compete in the virtual CalcuSolve competition. Students competed against other high school students to test their problem-solving skills in the area of mathematics.
Important Dates this Month
11/02: No school, virtual conferences
11/05: Report Cards available for families (tentative)
11/07: Daylight Savings Time Ends (Fall Back!)
11/12: ½ day for students, virtual conferences
11/24: ½ day for students
11/25-11/29: No School, Thanksgiving Holiday