EPHS Weekly: Volume 2, Issue XXX

April 18, 2022

A Message from the Principal

EPHS Families,

We are excited for our first run of Eagle Time this Friday (details below)! As Associate Principal Victor Johnson shared last week, this adjustment to our schedule has roots in both our student and staff Eagle Voice initiatives from earlier in the school year. The schedule is intended to provide more closure to the week as students can receive targeted support at the start of the day as well as via CORE time in each of their classes. This schedule also provides just a bit more flexibility for students to personalize their learning plans. We will run it three times this school year (April 22, April 29, and May 6). Throughout the process we will collect data to analyze to inform future scheduling decisions. We embrace our culture of innovation and continuous improvement that push us to continue to improve our practices so that we can better serve our students. As always, thank you for your support, and please reach out with any questions!

Robb

EAGLE TIME* (8:35 am - 9:05 am on April 22, April 29 and May 6)

*Busses run on regular schedule

Staff directed academic support:

Staff will assign students to their room for academic support during Eagle Time using Campus
Students check their Campus portal to identify if they have been assigned
For students who have been assigned to a teacher for Eagle Time, staff will take attendance in Campus
Unassigned students are welcome to access teachers for support, space and teacher availability permitting. Unassigned students can engage in:
Independent study in Media Center
Group study in South & East Commons
Activities in the Activity Center

EPHS DAILY SCHEDULE: WEEKS OF APRIL 18, APRIL 25 AND MAY 2

Download a PDF version

SPRING TESTING INFORMATION

GRADES 10 (READING) AND 11 (MATH) MCA STATE ASSESSMENTS ARE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20

All 10th and 11th grade students are expected to take the MCA’s this day. There will be a modified school day schedule for testing. School begins for all test takers at 8:35 am. Students are to report to their Connections course. There will be a 2.5 hour late start for those who are NOT taking the assessment. Buses will run regular routes for grades 10 and 11 and also run additional routes 2.5 hours later for grades 9 and 12 who need transportation to school. The School Day will begin at 11:05 am for all students.

SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY APRIL 20TH

MCA Testing

8:35 am - 11:00 am

Grade 10 (Reading)

Grade 11 (Math)

Late start for:

Grades 9 and 12

Classes for all students

Period 1 11:05 am -11:45 am

Period 3 11:50 am - 1:50 pm

Lunch 11:50 am - 1:50 pm

Period 2 1:55 pm - 2:35 pm

Period 4 2:40 pm - 3:20 pm

MAKE-UP AND ONLINE STUDENTS MCA TESTING IS FRIDAY, APRIL 22

Testing will be during the school day on Friday, April 22nd from 8:35 am - 11:00 am in the Main Gym for all 10th and 11th grade students who may have missed MCA testing day. There will be extended time for ONLINE students in 10th grade who are taking both Reading and Science assessments.

MCA SCIENCE WILL TAKE PLACE NEXT WEEK ON APRIL 27TH AND 28TH

Wednesday, April 27: All students who took biology 1st semester will take the Science MCA’s in the main gym at 8:35 am
Thursday, April 28: 10th grade students and those currently in Biology will be taking the science MCA in their regular scheduled classrooms

FREE BUSING BEGINNING FALL 2022

Bus transportation will be free for all Eden Prairie School District students beginning in the fall of 2022. District officials announced this change during the March 28 school board meeting.

Currently, students who live within two miles of their school need to pay for busing. The existing rate is $175 per student with a family cap of $295. The new policy will remove all distance requirements and allow any Eden Prairie student to ride for free.

APRIL 17 - 23 VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK

Eden Prairie Schools' volunteers - we appreciate you! Your contributions are vital to the success of our schools and the Eden Prairie community. Be sure to watch the Community Education Facebook page this week as we showcase our volunteers!

IMPORTANT SENIOR MESSAGE FROM APRIL 14

In case you missed it, please see this important message for Seniors and their families! It includes essential information on Graduation & many other senior happenings throughout the spring.

GRADUATION SPEAKER AUDITIONS - LAST WEEK TO APPLY

Your graduation ceremony is approaching—we can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2022 on June 10! In preparation for this very special event, we are currently accepting applications for student emcee(s) and speakers for the graduation ceremony.

Check your grade level Schoology course for more details.

SENIOR PARTY 2022

The Class of 2022 Senior Party will be June 10th at EPHS right after the graduation ceremony. Students must be registered ahead of the party. All the details about the party, registering and volunteering can be found on the website http://epseniorparty.org/ .

See email sent to grade 12 families on April 8, 2022

Registration

Registration is online or download the form and mail or drop off at the high school. Deadline to register is June 8th. Scholarships are available; contact your child’s counselor by May 10th.

Cost:

$100 through May 15th
$120 after May 15

CLASS OF 2023 COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT I MAY 4

Class of 2023! Summer is the perfect time to start fine-tuning your college list, working on essays, requesting letters or recommendation. Parents and students - join the counseling team for Class of 2023 College Planning Night as they walk through the steps of the college admission process so you can hit the ground running!

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://edenpr-org.zoom.us/j/8592926410?pwd=SWhMZVNpcTRLbHJ4ZFNEcVdDcjFjZz09

Passcode: Eagles

CHICK-FIL-A FUNDRAISER: GET A COOKIE, GIVE A $1

Help raise money for the Senior Party! For every cookie you purchase between May 9th and 14th at the Chanhassen Chick Fil A – they will donate a $1 towards Senior Party fun! It’s a win – win.

SENIOR PARTY DECORATORS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – PARENTS OF ALL GRADES!

We’re less than 8 weeks away from hosting the biggest party of the year and we need your help! The Senior Party is an action packed event and an annual tradition at the high school that immediately follows graduation on June 10th. Seniors celebrate graduation with their friends and classmates at this overnight lock-in event with games, raffles, entertainment, and food! Parents from all grade levels are needed to help decorate and volunteer the night of the party.

Parents of freshman, sophomore, and juniors - sign up for decorating, donating, and 1st shift at the party: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0548A5AB28A3F85-epsenior5

Parents of seniors – sign up to donate, decorate, or to work the 2nd shift at the party: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0548A5AB28A3F85-epsenior4 and don’t forget to register your student for the party at http://epseniorparty.org/

PTO NEEDS YOU IN 2022-2023!

The EPHS PTO will say goodbye to several long standing members this year as their youngest kids move on to college or they turn to other endeavors. We will have many open positions where YOUR energy, knowledge, and fresh insights would be welcome and appreciated. The PTO is a collaborative group that works together to support students, teachers, and staff through various events and functions throughout the year. We are currently looking for folks to fill the following positions: Secretary, Communications, Event Planner, Directory Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator. Please contact president@ephspto.org or visit http://ephspto.org/what-we-do/ to learn more about each position.