East Side News

"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

As we approach this memorial weekend honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK), I hope that you will join me in taking a moment to reflect on the service to humanity from one man whose legacy lives on to this day. This year, celebrating the MLK holiday provides an opportunity to reflect on the historical struggle Dr. King led to help us make sense of the present and take steps toward a future that lives up to the promises of our country.

Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. This is an opportunity to make a commitment to serve in our community on MLK Day and throughout 2021. Here at Maine East, we enjoy a strong student culture dedicated to community service - this is another opportunity for us to work together to make our community the best place it can be to learn, work, and grow together. #StrongerTogether

-Dr. Mike Pressler, Principal

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 15 - Dine & Share at Lina's Frozen Treats & Cafe

January 18 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL

January 19 - Start of in-person learning for students who opt to attend in person

(See schedule below)

School Calendar

THE LRC IS WAY MORE THAN JUST BOOKS!

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Instructional Material Pickup

If you still have instructional materials to pick up, you can pick them up at the Bookstore, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

(excluding Monday 1/18)

Come to the main entrance and check-in with security.

DISTRICT 207'S BEST

January 2021 - Elective Area of Achievement

ELISE DE SALLE

Elise has taken advantage of challenging courses of study throughout her career at Maine East which have included: Art Applications, Design & Materials, CAD Technology 1, Culinary 1, AP Human Geography, Art 2, PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture, AP English Language and Composition, AP US History, AP Art History, PLTW Introduction to Engineering & Design, Gourmet Cuisine, Cybersecurity, and AP English Literature and Composition.

She has participated in several extra- and co-curricular activities including being a part of the Black Student Union, a member of the sound and stage crews for multiple stage productions and is a founding member of East’s SOAR Organization (Students Organized Against Racism).