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A Message from the President
To the East Catholic Family,
Let me begin by thanking the entire East Catholic family for your active and generous participation in the 2022 Walkathon. We set a goal of $40,000 and actually raised over $45,000!! Because we crushed our goal, the students earned a day off from school on Monday, November 28th. Thank you to our Advancement Team, Walkathon Committee, and parent volunteers who helped make this day such a success!
It was also great to see our auditorium filled with prospective students and families for our fall Open House last Thursday. It was a wonderful night with over 125 students and over 450 people in attendance. Thanks to the Admissions office, faculty, staff, student ambassadors, and parent volunteers for making it such a memorable and positive evening for our guests. We look forward to welcoming students for our first Entrance Exam on Saturday, October 22nd.
Spirit Week is such a festive time here at East, and this week was no exception! It was fun to see all of the students dress in theme every day this week. Congrats to our Class of 2023 for being named Spirit Week Champions. Make sure to come out and support our football team tonight at the Homecoming Game as they take the field at 6:30PM against Lewis Mills! And for those who purchased tickets, we will see you tomorrow night at 7:00PM here at East for our Homecoming Dance!
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A few housekeeping items:
- The winter uniform begins on Tuesday, October 18th. Get your sweaters ready! Please refer to the handbook with any questions on proper attire.
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A new cell phone policy in the school will begin on Monday, October 17th: The use of cell phones and air buds will be allowed on the ground floor. This includes the gym, hallway on the ground floor, and cafeteria. Air buds may be used during long period study in the classrooms. The first week will be a "grace period" as students adjust to the new set of rules. The policy will formally take effect on Monday, October 24th.
- ID’s must be worn on a lanyard during school hours.
- The end of Quarter 1 is fast approaching, and will wrap up on Wednesday, November 3rd. Make sure to stay on top of your work and talk to your teachers about any missing assignments. We want all of our students to start off this year well with a strong first quarter grade!
Peace,
Sean P. Brennan ’85 - President
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Our students enjoyed their week of themed dress downs, as well as our Walkathon and Pep Rally this afternoon. After various field games and an intense battle of Tug of War, our Seniors celebrated their win as Spirit Week Champions. With their win, they earned themselves a class dress down day that will be forthcoming. Congrats Class of 2023!
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Our Field Hockey story has received so much great attention, and we are so proud of this team for their show of sportsmanship against Avon High School. Check out some of the news stories!
Check out the upcoming dates below and come support your fellow Eagles!
Friday, October 14th:
V Boys & Girls Cross Country vs. EO Smith/RHAM - 3:45PM (Postponed from 10/13)
V Girls Swimming @ East Hartford - 3:45PM
JV/V Boys Soccer vs. Enfield - 3:45PM
JV/V Volleyball vs. East Hartford - 4:30/5:45PM
V Girls Soccer @ Plainville - 6:00PM
V Football vs. Lewis Mills - 6:30PM (Homecoming Game!)
$5 admission for adults, $3 admission for EC alumni, free for EC students with student ID, senior citizens, veterans, and children 12 & under
For information on times and more dates, please visit the CIAC schedule website here.
Our Family Sports passes are available for purchase! The Family Sports pass allows free entry to all home sporting events that charge admission throughout the 2022-2023 school year. You can purchase the Sports Pass at the entry table for all home football games or by emailing dahlquistj@echs.com
$60 – Family Sports Pass
$70 – Family Pass w/ T Shirt
$80 – Family Pass w/ T Shirt & Rally Towel
$5 - Individual Rally Towel
FamilyID Reminder:
You all should have received an email to sign up for FamilyID. FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides an easy, user-friendly way to collect forms for all of our students. Athletics will be requiring that all students upload their physical forms through Family ID. Please visit this link to register for an account if you have not already done so. If you have any questions, please email dahlquistj@echs.com.
Visit our online Spirit Shop here to purchase East Catholic Athletics merchandise!
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On Wednesday, October 12th, our freshmen class enjoyed a day of programming together. They participated in multiple service projects to help the homeless community. They made 19 blankets and 26 scarves, which were then brought to House of Bread in Hartford. Each student also brought in money and food items to be donated!
We are grateful for the Class of 2026's enthusiasm in doing this service project, and hope they are proud of the impact they are able to make!
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Upcoming Service Opportunities:
There are a number of service opportunities taking place in the next two weeks:
Wednesday, October 19th: We will meet in the cafeteria at 2:45PM to prepare a meal and then head to South Park Inn in Hartford to serve the meal. No need to bring anything but a positive attitude! Transportation is provided and we will be back at East Catholic by 6:30PM.
Thursday, October 20th: Help out at a Halloween Drive-In Movie Night for the MARC organization right here in Manchester on Sheldon Rd. You will need to be there at 5:00PM and we will be done around 8:00PM.
Thursday, October 27th: Halloween Party and dance for the MARC organization. Help out with decorating, set-up, serving food, judging Halloween costumes, and making sure everyone is having some fun dancing to the DJ’s music. A large crowd is expected so we are looking for lots of volunteers that night. Set up and decorating starts at 5:00PM. If you can’t make it that early, sign up to be there for the
party that begins at 6:30PM.
Please stop by the Campus Ministry Room, or Classroom 202, to see Mrs. Seaver and get more details. Spaces are limited so don’t wait! Don’t wait until the end of the year to complete your service hours. Get started now if you haven’t done so yet!
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There is a sign up sheet in Campus Ministry for service opportunities with IOH. High school students serve as swim instructors for individuals with disabilities. IOH runs on Sunday afternoons from 1-3PM at Manchester High School throughout the school year. You do not need to be a lifeguard or water safety instructor to participate in the service. For more information, please contact Lauren Toomey ‘23, whose information will be listed on the sign up sheet in Campus Ministry.
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Sophomores and Juniors successfully completed PSAT testing this past Wednesday. Scores should be posted to College Board accounts in early December. Now is the time to make sure you have an active College Board account you can easily get into. Score breakdowns and guidance for preparing for SATs will only be available on your account.
Freshmen were introduced to Naviance this week. Each student received log in information and had an opportunity to set their own password, start a resume and hear about how Naviance will be used all four years of high school.
This was a big week for seniors as many of them hit submit on their first college applications! The first one is always the toughest but they are well under way on the college application process!
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On Thursday, October 13th, many of our juniors had the opportunity to go to the NEACAC College Fair at the University of New Haven. The fair featured over 100 colleges & universities, both domestic and international. After the fair, the students got to explore the University of New Haven and enjoy lunch on campus. It was a great way to kick off their college planning!
Glastonbury High School will be hosting a college fair on Monday, October 17th from 6:30-8:00PM for any students interested in attending!
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Upcoming College Visits in October
Tuesday, October 18th - Bentley College & Catholic University
Wednesday, October 19th - Providence College
Thursday, October 20th - Babson College & Suffolk University
Monday, October 24th - Westfield State University
Tuesday, October 25th - Savannah College of Art & Design
Wednesday, October 26th - Lasell University (MA)
Thursday, October 27th - Lynn University (FL) & University of New Haven
The full list of visits throughout October and November can be found on Naviance.
Seniors are allowed to attend if they have a free period or if the teacher gives prior approval. Juniors and sophomores may attend if they have a free last period or at 2:00PM.
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Our Open House on Thursday, October 6th was a phenomenal success! We welcomed over 125 families into our halls, ranging from 7th graders to prospective transfers. We look forward to helping them throughout the admissions process this year!
We are offering our entrance exam on Saturday, October 22nd and Saturday, November 5th. The entrance exam begins at 8:30AM. All students, both incoming freshmen and transfers, are required to take the entrance exam. Sign ups can be found here if you know anyone planning to apply!
On Tuesday, October 4th we hosted the 8th graders from St. Gabriel School in Windsor for an "Eagle for a Day" visit. It's always a great day when we host future Eagles!
Any prospective 8th grader or transfer student is welcome to join us for their own "Eagle for a Day" shadow visit this fall. Students are paired with a current student and see what a day in the life of an East Catholic Eagle is like. We have plenty of dates open for this opportunity, so please share the registration form here!
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual Walkathon and fundraiser! Thanks to the support of our amazing families and friends, our students have raised over $45,000! |
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Annual Memorial Mass
Our annual Memorial Mass to celebrate the lives of our dearly departed alumni, faculty and staff will take place on Sunday, November 6th at 2:00 p.m. in the ECHS auditorium. Please join us in remembrance of all those in our East Catholic community who are no longer with us.
The event will also be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend. More information and link will be forthcoming.
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Supporting East Catholic is simple! Just link your Price Plus® Card to East Catholic's code, 18411, and each time you shop, the school will earn points towards free educational equipment and supplies. You can enroll your card by visiting www.shopriteforeducation.com.
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Upcoming Events and Dates to Remember |
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Friday, October 14th
Homecoming Football Game - 6:30PM
Saturday, October 15th
Homecoming Dance - 7:00-10:00PM @ East Catholic Cafeteria
Monday, October 17h
1:00PM Dismissal
Tuesday, October 18th
Junior Class Retreat
Friday, October 21st
No School - Faculty Professional Development Day
Saturday, October 22nd
Entrance Exam for Prospective Students - 8:30AM
Friday, October 28th
Fall Drama Production "Clue" - 7:00PM Curtain
Saturday, October 29th
Fall Drama Production "Clue" - 1:00PM Curtain
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East Catholic High School | 115 New State Road, Manchester, CT 06042
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