As a culminating part of our unit on Identidad, students in the Spanish Language Arts 9 and 10 classes have created altares ofrendas, to commemorate the Mexican tradition of honoring the Day of the Dead. (Dia de los muertos) Students had the choice to build an ofrenda to remember a loved one who had passed or to honor the accomplishments of a famous Hispanic. Students worked on the ofrendas at school for a week and then staged them in our art gallery where other classes can view them and vote on the best ones. Prizes will be awarded next week for the top 3 vote getters. 

Tryouts for Girls Basketball will take place on Monday, November 8th, from 4:00-6:00pm in the Fieldhouse. Students must have a blue card, issued from the athletic office, in order to participate in tryouts.

During the month of November we encourage students, families, and staff to email a short "Gratitude Gram" video (less than 20 seconds) to communications@madison.k12.wi.us and east@madison.k12.wi.us. East and MMSD will be sharing Gratitude Grams through social media throughout the month to celebrate the amazing work happening in our school and community. Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. Expressing gratitude is a great way to build each other up, lift spirits, and encourage us to find the joy in our daily lives. 

East’s Native American Student Association (NASA) attended the Ho-Chunk Nation flag raising above UW-Madison’s Bascom Hill on Friday. It’s the first time the flag has flown in the college’s history, as part of an ongoing commitment to educate the community about the Ho-Chunk Nation’s history and to recognize the land as the ancestral home of the Ho-Chunk Nation.

In case you were not aware, East Math Clubbers participated in their first math meet last week. Huge shout out to Rossalyn Kiley (JV) and Benjy H-F (Varsity) for each earning a 6th place ribbon in their respective individual competitions! If you see them give them a socially distanced high five and wish them congratulations.

Additional participants included:

Noah John Santiago O'connor Langhammer

Jenkin Yang

Rossalyn Kiley

William Hughes

Nicole Hanser

Sam Rickert

Cameron ZehrGrimm

Victoria Lenius

Molly Lenius

Tessa Clark

Adela Zillner

Benjy H-F

Please check out the new information about post high school options. Each week the 3CR (College, Career, and Community Ready) team will highlight two paths for your continued success. Links are provided within the document to help you in your decision-making process. If you have any questions please contact your school counselor or Mr. Kastner in room 1040A.

Check out photos of the East Barbershop Training Program in action!