Dear Wolves,

Eastlake has a Value to “Balance competition and ambition with gratitude and wellness.” We want our students to work hard and achieve, but competition and ambition should not be at the expense of others, or your own mental health. Our kid’s level of happiness matters, and we want them to enjoy the process of high school instead of just grinding towards some nebulous next step.

Our kids have busy and complex lives, trying to balance the demands of seven classes and extra-curricular activities with uncertainties about the world around them and other teenage pressures around identity, friends and the future.

As we move into the holiday season, we need to remind ourselves that quality relationships can mitigate this stress. We also need to remind ourselves that kids need time to rest and rejuvenate. When we return from break, classes will be ramping up towards finals, but we will continue to support students in maintaining a healthy habits and a healthy perspective, and this in turn improves school performance

Daily Schedule - Week of December 13th thru 17th. Its a Standard 5 Day Week Schedule.

To view upcoming weekly schedules visit the Eastlake website here.

Masks are Important & Required 

We have started to assign school service (after school detention) to students who repeatedly do not wear their masks correctly. We reminded students by an intercom message earlier this week that everyone inside any school in Washington State is required to wear a mask correctly and consistently. This means the mask needs to cover the mouth and nose. Almost all students do this and that’s great. However, we still have a few students who don’t, and they need to.

-Todd Apple

Students in 4th - 9th and 11th grades recently took the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) in English language arts and math. Students in 6^th, 9^th and 12^th grade took the Washington State Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS). The primary purpose of these tests was a brief check-in on how students are doing compared to some of the state standards.

Read more and learn how to access scores here.

Next week the halls of Eastlake will turn into a Winter Wonderland as we celebrate Winter Wishes! During the past few weeks, students have been writing wishes for students and staff. We are gathering those and passing out as many as possible next week!

To keep the magic going throughout the week, we have spirit days to participate in:

On Friday during Pack Time, we will have a full school door decorating contest and some festive music by our band!

Wolf of the Month is a tradition at Eastlake recognizing excellence in students. This may include excellence in academics, effort, and citizenship. Every month students are nominated per category by their teachers/department. The Wolves of the Month will receive their recognition letter and certificate by the teacher that nominated them.

Congratulations to the Wolf of the Month Nominees for November 2021 Click here to view.

Interested in learning more about designing user experiences in software? Microsoft will be coming to campus to teach a UX Design Workshop for girls and non-binary students and talk to us about their experiences in the Tech Industry with Girls Who Code on January 19th from 12:45-3:00PM. All girls and non-binary students are welcome to sign up! Spaces are limited, and we need to give them an accurate headcount, please reserve a spot by signing up on this form!

Come see the Eastlake’s Thespian Showcase on December 15th and 16th at 7pm. Students, directed by seniors, will showcase their theatrical skills and talents. Come for a night full of fun and watch your fellow wolves sing and act.

Tickets can be bought by scanning the QR code on the posters that can be found throughout the school.

What better gift that the gift of memories. Visit the EHS website here. Cost of the Yearbook is $65.

Eastlake Seniors - Yearbook Photo, Quote or Ad - Deadline February 1st

Visit the EHS website here for details on how to submit your photo, quote or ad.

Read the game recaps here

Click here for the schedule for the week of December 13th - Go Wolves!

The NewGen Club is running a Food Drive from December 6^th to 14^th. All donations will go directly to Hopelink’s food centers for families in need.

The drop box is located in Mr. Emerson’s room E101. List of the most needed items here.

Visit the Clubs page on the EHS website for the most current list of Eastlake clubs.

The LWSD Live Wednesday Fall Virtual Visit series concluded this week capping over 1800+ views from September-December. Live Wednesday will be back in the 2022 with a series of virtual Career Panels featuring a wide variety of pathways. Get a sneak peek of the winter schedule and stay tuned for more details in the new year.

The Washington Network for Innovative Careers (WANIC) Skill Center offers high quality tuition-free technical and professional training for high school Juniors and Seniors. Learn more about WANIC’s Skill Center class options for the 2022-23 school year at our upcoming Live Wednesday Virtual Information Sessions.

In the state of Washington, there are two different applications for financial aid, but you only need one to apply. If you’re eligible for federal aid, file the FAFSA. If you are not eligible for federal aid due to immigration status or other issues, learn more and apply on the WASFA page. Some colleges may have additional forms to complete. Check their website or contact financial aid offices to find out. Even if you think you won’t qualify for financial aid, it’s smart to file. With a change of circumstances (loss of a job, etc.), financial aid offices will be ready to help you.

Find the latest on events, contests, scholarships, and more on the College and Career Center calendar.