Friday, February 25, 2022
THIS WEEK
Singing Valentines
Thanks to all who made our Singing Valentines possible. There was definitely some warm winter cheer in the castle today!
Purgolders Freezin' For A Reason - Polar Plunge
This past Saturday some of our East staff and supporters were Freezin' for a Reason when they jumped in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Wisconsin at Olin Park. The Madison East Purgolder Unified plunge team raised a total of $5,069 and had 13 participants including:
  • 1 Principal, Ms. Mikki Smith
  • 3 UW Students, Ms. Sophia, Ms. Maddie, and Ms. Lilah
  • 5 Teachers, Mr. Arndt, Mr. Fagan, Ms. Wilkin, Ms. Ortiz and Ms. Schaefer
  • 4 Friends of East High, including Ms. Zepp, Mr. Tearney, Mr. Pullen, and Ms. Pullen

Thank you to all those who donated to this incredible event! It was great to Plunge Back In for 2022!
COMING UP
Escalera Programming Resumes
Escalera provides services for Latinx 19th-12th graders by promoting economic mobility through greater academic success, career awareness and college preparation. Also, the program encourages parent engagement via workshops and case management. We achieve our goals though:  
  • Academic support through one-on-one mentoring and tutoring
  • Culture and career workshops
  • Guest speakers
  • Field trips
  • Parent support through conferencing and workshops

For more information, contact Maria Paula Lujum.
Spring Athletics Information
Softball tryouts begin Monday, March 14th at 4:00pm. There are two more open gyms before then: Saturday, February 26th and Saturday, March 5th from 10am-12pm in the Spec Gym at East High School.  Contact Coach Rockett for more information! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Soccer tryouts begin Monday, March 21st at 4:30pm. Contact Coach Strader for more information.
QUICK LINKS & HELPFUL RESOURCES
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