November 15, 2021
EPHS Weekly is a weekly email communication for families that is sent every Monday morning.
It is intended to provide families updates on important happenings in our school.
Previous messages can be accessed from this page of the high school website.
EPHS Students have access through the Daily Bulletin.
A Message from the Principal

EPHS Families,

As we start Term 2 today, I am filled with energy about new beginnings and what is to come. I’ve heard from some students and families that now that we’ve settled into the year, new questions and wonderings have come up. To help with that, I want to re-share two resources with you as well as invite you to a virtual event on Monday, December 6.

  • “EPHS 101” re-share. Meg Bennett, Associate Principal, and I gave this presentation early in the year. It provides a high overview of how we do things here at EPHS. I encourage you to check it out.
  • Who are “my people” at EPHS? Check out our EPHS Student Support Teams.
  • EPHS Orientation 2.0 on December 6 at 7:00 on Zoom. Our December installment of EP Connects will have an “orientation” feel. It will be led by EPHS counselors and principals. All are welcome, and families new to EPHS this year are highly-encouraged to attend. To help make the presentation meaningful and helpful, please share any questions or topics you would like to see included using this form.

Let me know if you have any questions on any of these items or feedback on what else might be helpful. I love hearing from you.

Thanks, all, and have a great week!

Robb
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (PAC)
November 18 - 20 at 7:00 pm
★ Matinee November 20 at 1:30 pm
  • Tickets are $7 for students and senior citizens and $9 for adults.
  • The Nov. 19 performance will be livestreamed.
  • Tickets for the livestream option are $7 for an individual or $15 for a family pass.  
FREE ACT PREPARATION PLATFORM FOR ALL JUNIORS! 
We are excited to announce this year all 11th grade students have access to a valuable resource called Methodize, provided by Eden Prairie Schools. It is loaded with questions, training and two full ACT tests with immediate results! Your junior should have set up access to their account during Connections class in October. Ask your student if they have completed this process. If they have not yet connected to Methodize it is posted at the top of their grade 11 Schoology page with step by step directions.

All Juniors will go through training on November 30, 2021 in Connections for a deeper dive. They will learn more about the function and use of the site with our Methodize representative virtually.
Again, this is up and running and is accessible at your student’s convenience to be prepared for our scheduled ACT test on March 8th, 2022.

Additional information will be forthcoming to provide parents with learning sessions as well! 




If you have not yet ordered your Cap & Gown - Please see Ms. Gladue in Student Center South!!
DON’T MISS THE NOODLES & CO FUNDRAISER - TUESDAY!!
Tomorrow night (November 16th) treat the family to Noodles & Co. in Eden Prairie and help raise money for the PTO! From 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Noodles will donate 25% of all orders when you mention Eden Prairie High School. You can even order online and use the coupon code “GIVING 25” when you check out. Find the event flyer and a list of other Dining for Dollars fundraisers here: http://ephspto.org/fundraising/. And, be sure to mark your calendar for the Nothing Bundt Cakes fundraiser WEEK: December 13 – 18!
ENGLISH AND BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTERS UP AND RUNNING – CAN YOU VOLUNTEER?
Want to have a positive impact on some great students and teachers? The Business and English Resource Centers are up and running - and we’re still seeking a few volunteers to help out once or twice a month. If you enjoy connecting with students and helping teachers with tasks – then this might be the perfect opportunity for you! Learn more about how the resource centers work here: http://ephspto.org/resource-centers/. And contact president@ephspto.org if you’d like explore this fun volunteer opportunity!
WINTER SPORTS PARENT-ATHLETE-COACH (PAC) MEETING
On Monday, November 8th a meeting was held at the high school for parents, athletes, & coaches of winter sports. Activities Director, Russ Reetz, shared some guidelines and expectations for this winter season. If you missed the meeting, click the links below for more information.
THIS MONTH
November 15: Start of Term 2

November 18 / 19 / 20: Fall Musical (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat)

November 24 / 25 / 26: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break