Oct 10 eNewsletter - Eastmont High School

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
REPORT
VOLUME 41 • ISSUE 2
Dear Wildcats, Parents, and Friends
2010-11 is off to an amazing start thanks to our staff, parents, and students.
Classes are in full swing and the first six-week grading period Report Cards have
been mailed. Time truly flies when you are having so much fun! Homecoming week
has come and gone and I hope you enjoyed all the activities.
The Eastmont School District has set October 27th, 28th, and 29th for Parent
Teacher Conferences in all buildings. There will be no classes in session on those
dates. You should have received detailed information describing how to schedule
conferences. Appointments can be made via the website or making a phone call to
schedule your conferences. We have a variety of times in an attempt
to accommodate your busy schedule. We have set aside Thursday night the 28th for
evening conferences. In exchange there will not be any conferences on Friday
afternoon the 29th. The actual schedule for conferences is in this publication on
page 2.
Along with all the
course-work and intense
focus on academics there
have been several
outstanding co-curricular
events. Many of our “Cats”
have been competing in a
variety of athletic contests, Our Wildcat football team does more than win games on the gridiron as they collected three
preparing for concerts, and truck loads of non-perishable donations for Serve Wenatchee in August. - Photo by Ron Mason
rehearsing for the upcoming
fall play, There’s a Boy in the Girl’s Bathroom! There are also many community
service projects, fund raising activities for a variety of charitable organizations, and
other outstanding leadership activities going on here at EHS.
Tuesday, November 2nd is a very important date. Please remember to cast your
ballot and have your vote counted. The Eastmont School District has a very
important Bond issue in this election. Please ask questions and visit the Bond
information Frequently Asked Questions located on our District Website. You will
especially enjoy the video clip created by Mr. Wavra demonstrating how crowded
our halls and stairways are during passing time. It’s a hoot!
Please keep checking our website and publications like this newsletter for other
great activities involving our students. We appreciate your support, volunteerism,
and Wildcat pride. The connection between your involvement in our school and
your student’s success is obvious and appreciated.
If we can be of better assistance to you and your student, please contact us: in
person, on the phone, or via email. Our goals are continuous improvement and
outstanding service.
We look forward to seeing you during Conference week here at EHS.
Go Cats!
Mark S. Marney, Principal
UPCOMING
ATTRACTIONS
OCTOBER, 2010
18 ----------- 1ST QTR GRADES POSTED
20 ---------------FALL CHOIR CONCERT
22 -----------------SENIOR PHOTOS DUE
23 ------------------ ACT TEST 8:30 AM
26 ---------ADVISORY SCHEDULE-DAY 3
27-29-------- PARENT/TEACHER CONF.
29-30----- FALL DRAMA PRODUCTION
NOVEMBER, 2010
2------- ADVISORY/CAREER FAIR-DAY 4
3------------------ PLAN TEST 8:30 AM
3--------- BAND/JAZZ/ORCH CONCERT
4-6 -------- FALL DRAMA PRODUCTION
6---------------------SAT TEST 8:30 AM
10 -----------VETERAN’S DAY ASSEMBLY
11 ------ VETERAN’S DAY-NO SCHOOL
16 ---------ADVISORY SCHEDULE-DAY 5
17 -------------- VOCAL JAZZ CONCERT
24 ----------------- E. DISMISSAL 0-4-5-6
24 --------------- END GRADE PERIOD 2
25-26--------THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
DECEMBER, 2010
4---------------------SAT TEST 8:30 AM
11 ------------------ ACT TEST 8:30 AM
15 ----------------CHRISTMAS CONCERT
16-17-PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROG.
12/20-12/31 ----CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
LOOKING AHEAD...2011
1/14 --------------E. DISMISSAL: 0-1-2-3
1/17 ---------- MLK DAY; NO SCHOOL
1/18-21 ---------- 1ST SEMESTER FINALS
2/18 --------------E. DISMISSAL: 0-4-5-6
2/21 -- PRESIDENTS DAY; NO SCHOOL
ALL THIS INFO [AND MORE!] IS ON THE EHS
WEBSITE AT EASTMONT206.ORG
-Photo by a visiting German student!
EASTMONTWILDCAT
OCTOBER 2010
In this Issue...
FALL CONFERENCES ...........2
COLLEGE/CAREER FAIR .....4
TECH PREP ...........................5
SAT/ACT TESTING ..............6
COLLEGE 101 .......................7
WINTER SPORTS .................8
EHS COMEDY ..... BACK PAGE
PA G E 2 ­ W I L D C A T R E P O R T
Eastmont High School
2010 FALL CONFERENCES SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
CONFERENCES BY APPOINTMENT
11:30 AM–3:00 PM
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
CONFERENCES BY APPOINTMENT
10:30 AM–3:30 PM
5:00-8:15 PM
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
CONFERENCES BY APPOINTMENT
7:45 AM–11:00 AM
OCTOBER 27
OCTOBER 28
October 29
You will be using Virtual Paragon to schedule your Parent/Teacher Conferences again this year. This
program allows you to easily make your appointments at your convenience. More detailed information
is available on your student’s grade report and on the Eastmont website.
• Access the Virtual Paragon through Eastmont High School webpage at Eastmont206.com.
• You may begin utilizing this software to schedule your appointments on October 15th at 8 AM
until October 29th at 10 AM.
• You will need an idea of the times you can meet and a list of all the teachers you'd like to see. Your
student’s grade report will have this or use the PASS system on the web.
• The EHS Master Password is redzone and it is case sensitive.
• Remember, you must press SAVE or DONE to complete the
process of reserving your appointments for you.
• Contact EHS Counseling office at 884-8734 if you need
assistance.
THIS NEWSLETTER IS FUNDED IN PART BY
COMMUNITY M&O LEVY TAX DOLLARS.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR
SCHOOLS.
The Eastmont School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability in education programs, services and activities. Inquiries
regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640
officer and/or Section 504/ADA coordinator. Title IX/Chapter 28A.640 RCW Officer Section 504/ADA Coordinator, 460
NE 9th St; E. Wenatchee WA 98802 509-884-7169
El Distrito Escolar de Eastmont cumple con todas las normas y regulaciones federales y estatales y no discrimina en
cuanto a la raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, o incapacidad en programas educativos, servicios y actividades. Para
preguntar acerca del cumplimiento y/o los procedimientos para presentar una queja, comuníquese con el Oficial del
Título IX/RCW 28A.640 y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504/ADA del Distrito Escolar de Eastmont. Oficial del
Título IX/Capítulo 28A.640 RCW Coordinador de la Sección 504/ADA 460 NE 9th St; E. Wenatchee WA 98802 509884-7169
Eastmont High School is
tobacco-free. Smoking is not
allowed
anywhere
on campus,
including
the stadium
stands.
O C T O B E R 2 0 1 0 ­ PA G E 3
AND ON A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT
We are excited
to have our
new director,
Tara Abbott tuning up
the four choirs. Welcome
Mrs. Abbott to the high
school as you enjoy the
great tunes and the
incredible talent of our
Eastmont students
Eastmont High School Concert Schedule
7:30 PM - EHS LGI Auditorium
Fall Choir Concert ..................................... October 20th
Fall Orchestra & Jazz Band Concert....... November 3rd
Jazz Night Eclipse Concert ................... November 17th
Eastmont High School's annual
Concert
Christmas Extravaganza
Admission
to all
concerts
is FREE!.
December 15th in the Gym at 7:30 pm
Photo by Mr. Mark Wavra
Please call the
Attendance Office
at 884-2626 as
soon as you know
your student will
be absent.
Picasso steals the SHOW for EHS Art Club
The artistic experience of a lifetime for thirty-five students from the
Eastmont and Wenatchee High Art Clubs was brought to a reality on
October 12. WHS Art instructors Mike McClun and Don Collins joined
EHS Art instructors Terry Valdez and Mark Wavra in chaperoning the joint
field trip over the Cascades to the Seattle Art Museum on a perfect 62degree sun drenched day.
This is the first time that Picasso’s personal private collection has visited
the United States from the Muse National Picasso, Paris’.
This retrospective show of 150 original Picasso art works, including
paintings, drawings and sculptures was a fantastic introduction for our
young creative artists. Students with their sketchbooks in hand were
allowed to wander for over an hour through out the show and do pencil
studies of any work that caught their eye.
Picasso is one of the great masters of the twentieth century, who lived to a
creative old age of 92.
The exhibit: Masterpieces from the Muse National Picasso, Paris runs
through January 17, 2011 at the Seattle Art Museum. Visit the museum
web site for ticket information.
- Mr. Terry Valdez
Call anytime and
leave a message!
STUDENT HOMEWORK
REQUESTS: If placed
before 9 am, the work can
be picked up in the
Counseling Office between
2:30 and 3:30 that same day.
Donna Ruddell is ready to
assist you;
884-8734 or 888-1285.
Leave Fluffy and
Fido at
home.
Parents,
fans, students, community
members, and anyone else
attending events on Eastmont
School District property are
advised of the following: NO pets
will be allowed at any outdoor or
indoor athletic event or
activity. Anyone attending events
at EHS are asked to plan
accordingly. Service animals are
exempt from this policy.
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CONTACTS:
ADDIE GRAGEDA , GEAR UP DIRECTOR
509.888.1283 º
[email protected]
DEBBIE WALKER, GEAR UP COORDINATOR
509.888.1284 º [email protected]
SCHOOL ANNUALS YEARBOOKS WILL BE ALL COLOR
AGAIN THIS YEAR! Buy yours at: jostensyearbooks.com The cost is
$55.00 until Winter Break at which time the cost jumps to $60.00, so
be sure to order yours ASAP! If you can't pay the full payment, you can
make a non-refundable partial payment of $25 and a book will be
reserved for you.
O C T O B E R 2 0 1 0 ­ PA G E 5
EARN COLLEGE CREDIT WHILE TAKING EHS COURSES
Enroll in college Tech Prep
classes offered at Eastmont
High School -at right. Register
for your Tech Prep credits in
the online registration system
at http://SERS.techprepwa.org
in the same school year you
take the class.
1. Check application deadline.
2. Return the registration form
and $15 one-time fee to
the Tech Prep office at
WVC.
3. Earn a grade of “B” or better
in Tech Prep classes at Eastmont High School.
4. Receive Wenatchee Valley
College credits!
Earn the following credits at Wenatchee
Valley College
Accounting I & II; 2 semesters; 1 credit
BUSA 102 Practical Accounting I; 5 credits
Agr. Science I-VI; 2 semesters; 1 credit
AGRI 101; 3 credits
Architecture/CAD; 1 semester; .5 credit ENGR 105 Computer-Aided Drafting; 5 credits
Child Development; 2 semesters; 1 credit ECE 101 Intro to E. Childhood Ed; 5 credits
Computer Apps; 1 semester; .5 credit
BIT 105 Computer Applications; 5 credits
Digi Tools; 1 Semester; .5 credit
BIT 101 Beg. Keyboarding & Formatting; 5 credits
Drafting/CAD; 1 semester; .5 credit
ENGR 102 Engineering Graphics; 4 credits
Horticulture; 2 semesters; 1 credit
AGRI 108; 3 credits
Natural Resources; 2 semesters; 1 credit NATR 108 Natural Resources Mgt; 3 credits
Small Engine Tech.; 1 Semester; .5 credit AGRI 105 – 1 qtr; 3 Credits
Web Design; 1 semester; .5 credit
CSC 151 Web Content Dev.; 5 credits
Welding/Fabrication; 2 semesters; 1 credit WELD 128 Basic Welding; 3 credits
Woods Technology; 2 semesters; 1 credit BTEC 130 Construction Core; 5 credits
Eastmont High School Courses
For more information contact your EHS Career Center, Guidance Counselor, or call NCW Tech Prep
Consortium at (509) 682-6847.
5 Pasos Fáciles al Crédito Directo
Inscríbase en las clases de Preparación Técnica al
nivel colegial que se ofrecen en la Preparatoria
3. Gane una calificación de “B” o mejor en las clases de
Eastmont
Preparación Técnica. Su maestro reportará su calificación
1. Regístrese para los créditos de Preparación Técnica por el
en el sistema electrónico de inscripción
sistema electrónico de inscripción (http://
SERS.techprepwa.org) ,durante el mismo año escolar en
4. Reciba créditos del Colegio del Valle de Wenatchee
que tome la clase
Para más información comuníquese con:
2. Devuelva el formulario de inscripción, junto con una tarifa
Sra. Kuntz en el Centro de Carreras de la Preparatoria
de $15 que es pagable una sola vez y no reembolsable, a
Eastmont, Sra. Williams en la Oficina Principal
la Oficina de Preparación Técnica en el Colegio de Valle de Llame al Consorcio de Preparación Técnica de la parte Norte
Wenatchee
Central de Washington al 509-682-6847
Cursos de la Preparatoria Eastmont
Gane los siguientes créditos
del Colegio del Valle de Wenatchee
Contabilidad I y II; 2 semestres - 1 crédito
BUSA 102 – Contabilidad Práctica I—5 créditos
Ciencias Agrícolas I-VI; 2 semestres - 1 crédito
AGRI 101 – Introducción a la Agricultura—3 créditos
Arquitectura / Trazar Con Asistencia de Computadora;
ENGR 105 – Trazar Con Asistencia de Computadora—5 créditos
1 semestre - .5 crédito
Desarrollo del Niño y Clase; 2 semestres - 1 crédito
ECE 101 – Introducción a Estudios de la Edad Temprana—5 créditos
Aplicaciones Computacionales; 1 semestre - .5 crédito
BIT 105 – Aplicaciones Computacionales – 5 créditos
Herramientas Digitales; 1 semestre - .5 crédito
BIT 101 – Mecanografía Básica y Formato — 5 créditos
Trazar / Trazar Con Asistencia de Computadora;
1 semestre - .5 crédito
ENGR 102 – Gráficas de Ingeniería—4 créditos
Horticultura; 2 semestres - 1 crédito
AGRI 108—3 créditos
Recursos Naturales; 2 semestres - 1 crédito
NATR 108 – Manejo de Recursos Naturales—3 créditos
Tecnología de Motores Peqenos; 1 semestres- .5 credito AGRI 105 - Mecanica Agrícola—3 creditos
Diseño de Páginas de Internet; 1 semestre - .5 crédito
CSC 151 Desarrollo de Contenidos de la Red Informática; 5 créditos
Soldadura/Fabricación; 2 semestres - 1 crédito
WELD 128 Soldadura Básica—3 créditos
Tecnología de Maderas; 2 semestres - 1 crédito
BTEC 130 – Fundamentos Básicos de Construcción—5 créditos
PA G E 6 ­ W I L D C A T R E P O R T
TESTING FOR
COLLEGE
ADMISSIONS
& CAREER
PLANNING
PSAT, PLAN & ASVAB:
• Sign up on Mr. Moses’ door
• Pre-pay the EHS
bookkeeper
• Please make checks payable
to EHS
SAT & ACT:
• Register on-line or use the
forms available in the
Counseling office.
• Pay test company directly
Armentia Tenner
Student Assistant
Specialist
Both the S.A.T. and A.C.T. tests are used for admission into four-year
colleges or universities. Most colleges will accept either test for admissions/
scholarship programs. The tests tend to be significantly different, so students
may wish to take both tests. You may retake a test if you are not satisfied with
your initial results, as only the higher score is considered for both scholarships
and admission purposes. Many of our students are not sure if they will attend
college and others will not know if they can afford to attend until they go
through the financial aid process (F.A.F.S.A) during their senior year. So we
encourage as many students as possible to consider taking these tests.
Sophomores
The PLAN is the practice ACT and will be offered Wednesday,
November 3, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM in the EHS LGI to sophomores only. The cost
is $11.00 and must be pre-paid.
Seniors:
We recommend seniors retake either or both SAT and ACT in the fall if
they wish to attempt to improve scores earned last spring.. If test were not taken
last spring, take them in early fall.
Juniors and Seniors:
Pay very close attention to the Regular Registration Postmark
Deadline. You can sign up after the regular deadline, but there is a late fee to pay.
Avoid the late fee and register on time. Register on-line or use the registration
forms in the counseling office. Practice questions are available on the website and in
brochures in the counseling office. These tests will be given in the EHS LGI from 8:15
AM -1:30 PM (8:15-12:30 for ACT). Doors open at 7:30 AM.
2010-2011 S.A.T. Testing On-Line info: www.collegeboard.com
Test Date *Available @ EHS
Registration Deadline
Late Deadline-Late Fee Required
November 6, 2010*
December 4, 2010*
January 22, 2011*
March 12, 2011
May 7, 2011
June 4, 2011*
October 8, 2010
November 5, 2010
December 23, 2010
February 11, 2011
April 8, 2011
May 6, 2011
October 22, 2010
November 19, 2010
January 7, 2011
February 25, 2011
April 22, 2011
May 20, 2011
2010-2011 A.C.T. Testing On-Line Info: www.actstudent.org
Test Date *Available @ EHS
Registration Deadline
Late Deadline-Late Fee Required
December 11, 2010*
February 12, 2011
April 9, 2011
June 11, 2011*
November 5, 2010
January 7, 2011
March 4, 2011
May 6, 2011
November 19, 2010
January 21, 2011
March 18, 2011
May 20, 2011
This year is quickly passing. Grading period 1 has come and
gone. Keeping up with our student’s academics, social
calendar, and other activities sometimes feels impossible. You are the #1
reason students choose not to use alcohol, tobacco, or other
drugs. GREAT JOB PARENTS! I am here again this academic
year to provide support for students, families, and our
community. My time at EHS will be on Thursdays and Fridays, and I will
continue providing education, prevention, and intervention services. There are
times, as families grow, that concerns arise and information about alcohol,
tobacco, or other drugs is needed. I can help, please contact me at 888-1278. I
am grateful to be a part of the Eastmont Team. I look forward to this academic
year, and the opportunity to serve our students, families, and community. Services
provided by your Student Assistant Specialist are confidential.
National survey reveals
increases in substance use from
2008 to 2009 Marijuana use rises;
prescription drug abuse and
ecstasy use also up.
The National Survey on Drug Use and
Health (NSDUH) shows the overall
rate of current illicit drug use in the
United States rose from 8.0 percent
of the population aged 12 and older
in 2008 to 8.7 percent in 2009. This
rise in overall drug use was driven in
large part by increases in marijuana use.
O C T O B E R 2 0 1 0 ­ PA G E 7
— COLLEGE 101— Reminders:
An invitation to parents of sophomore and junior
Senior Photos must
students considering college after high school.
be submitted to
If you have found yourself asking any of these questions,
you’re not alone!! Many parents and students are confused
about college-related information and want answers to
many questions. Sometimes the options are
overwhelming.
College 101 is a
three-part series
that will be offered
by the counseling
office at Eastmont
High School over the
course of three evenings. In a series of
informal meetings the following general
topics will be addressed:
• College Basics: community colleges, four
year colleges, majors, choosing a good
school, entrance testing and admission
requirements.
• Paying for College: FAFSA application,
financial aid procedures, scholarships,
letters of recommendation, resources.
• Special Programs: Running Start, AP
classes, Tech Prep, University
Honor’s programs
• Process: Campus visitations,
Applications, Timetables and deadlines.
The “College 101” series is
recommended for parents of
sophomores and juniors, and is
limited to the first 40 people to sign
up. The Series will be held on:
Tuesday evening, November 2nd
Tuesday evening, November 9th
And
Tuesday evening, November 16th
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM in Room 184
(EHS Business Dept)
Reservation required.
Please call the EHS Counseling
Office, 884-8734 to reserve a
space or have your questions
answered.
Joanne Dalinkus,
Counselor
Eastmont High School
Bring the photo
to the Main
office as a
hardcopy, on a cd, or email it to
[email protected].
Be sure to identify the senior.
Baby Ads are due no later
than Dec17th.
SENIORS+JOSTENS = 2011 GRADUATION!
“Should she take the S.A.T. or A.C.T. or both tests?”
“I’ve heard about earning college credits at the same time as
earning high school credits. How does that work?”
“$30,000 a year for four years? How can I afford that?”
“Two year college; four year college; public; private; I’m
confused. What’s best?”
yearbook staff
by Oct 22 to be
included in that
special section.
Get Ready…
It’s coming!
Cap & Gown
And Graduation
Supplies
Order Day.
Jostens left extra
Graduation Order
Packets in the
counseling office.
Parent Order Night is
October 21st, 5:30 to
7 pm in the
Commons. Students
can order during
Lunches that day.
- $60 down payment
required with your
order.
Eastmont
Aerospace Scholars
Scholars Program
Program
Eastmont Student
Student Graduates
Graduates from
from The
The 2010
2010 Washington
Washington Aerospace
The
The Washington
Washington Aerospace
Aerospace Scholars
Scholars program
program is
is pleased
pleased
to
announce
that
Mitchell
Parsons
is
a
graduate
of
to announce that Mitchell Parsons is a graduate of the
the 2010
2010
WAS
WAS Summer
Summer Residency
Residency hosted
hosted by
by The
The Museum
Museum of
of Flight
Flight in
in
Seattle.
Seattle. Mitchell
Mitchell joins
joins over
over 544
544 alumni
alumni representing
representing 185
185
different
different Washington
Washington public/private
public/private high
high schools.
schools.
Washington
Aerospace
Scholars
Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS)
(WAS) is
is aa competitive
competitive
educational program
program for
for high
high school
school juniors
juniors from
from across
across
educational
Washington
Washington State.
State.
In addition
to designing
a humanof mission
to Mars,
WAS
scholars
participate
in a number
hands-on
engineering
scholars
participate
in
a
number
of
hands-on
engineering
challenges. These include design, construction and deployment
challenges.
These include
and and
deployment
of
robotic rovers,
model design,
rockets,construction
lander devices,
payload
of
robotic
rovers,
model
rockets,
lander
devices,
and
payload
lofting systems. Summer residency participants tour
local
lofting
systems.
Summer
residency
participants
tour
local
facilities and receive briefings from experts in the fields
of
facilities
and
receive
briefings
from
experts
in
the
fields
of
engineering, science, physics, medicine, project management,
engineering,
science,
medicine, project management,
risk
management,
and physics,
space exploration.
risk management, and space exploration.
In addition
designing are
a human
mission
to Mars,
WAS
WAS
2010-11 to
applications
available.
Participants
must
be US citizens, Washington residents, and Juniors with at least 3.0
GPA (below a 3.0 GPA may be accepted on a conditional basis). Visit: www.museumofflight.org/washingtonaerospacescholars
to download an application. The deadline for student applications is November 5, 2010.
PA G E 8 ­ W I L D C A T R E P O R T
ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS
SPORTS
ARE
ALMOST
HERE!
Wrestling, Basketball
and Boys Swimming &
Diving, begin on
Monday, Nov. 15th.
Please see Mrs. Paxton
in the Activities/
Athletics office to:
A. Transfer your
paperwork to a
winter sport
OR
B. To hand in your
athletics clearance
paperwork
(if you haven't
participated in a fall
sport)
AND
C. To pick up your
clearance card.
All fees and fines must
be paid in full to receive
your clearance card.
FEES FOR
ATHLETICS
Pay2Play .............$60
ASB Card...........$50*
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this one again.
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please feel free to contact the
Activities/Athletics Office
884-8733.
Don’t just Google it!!! EHS Library provides access
to several subscription databases for quality
research. Check them out!
CultureGrams
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Provides current information, video clips, slideshows & images on
countries, states & provinces.
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These two databases provide access to reference books,
magazines, newspapers, transcripts, maps, images, web links,
and audio/visual content.
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Our subscription includes the following four databases that provide access
to reference books, magazines, journals, newspapers,
Use
primary source documents, statistics, multimedia images, audio &
video clips, podcasts & links to websites:
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• Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context: Covers today’s
Databases to
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• Gale Student Resource Center In Context: Covers major
your
subject areas, including history, literature, science, social studies,
Research
and more.
• Gale World History in Context. Covers people, places, events
in world history
• Gale Virtual Reference Library: Provides online access to the following print
reference sets (we have the print versions in the library, also):
∼ American Decades
∼ Bowling, Beatniks, and Bell-Bottoms: Pop
Culture of 20th-Century America
∼ Encyclopedia of European Social History
∼ Encyclopedia of Russian History
∼ Europe 1789-1814: Encyclopedia of the Age
of Industry and Empire
∼ Europe Since 1914: Encyclopedia of the Age
of War and Reconstruction
∼ History Behind the Headlines: The Origins
of Conflicts Worldwide
∼ Renaissance: an Encyclopedia for Students
∼ World Eras
∼ The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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Provides online access to the following print history and literature
reference sets we have available at EHS Library:
~The Decades
∼ Milestone Documents in
∼ Great Events from History
American History
∼ Great Lives from History
∼ Magill’s Literary Annuals
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Students in Eastmont School District have access to four levels of World Book Online.
Includes encyclopedic, multimedia, e-book & primary source databases.
Download Books? Students, if you are
interested in downloading audiobooks
and/or ebooks to your computer or
mp3 players, stop by the library and get
directions for creating a NetLibrary
account and/or downloading a research
app on your I-touch, I-Phone or I-Pad.
Need assistance?
We’re here to help! Stop by the
library for individual assistance,
before, during or after school
• E-mail Ms. Skaar, EHS Librarian,
[email protected]
• Call EHS Library at 888-4750
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WINTER
EASTMONT’S VIRTUAL LIBRARY
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Whooping Cough Lives
Amongst Us! Pertussis, or whooping
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
cough is a bacterial infection that causes prolonged
illness with cough, shortness of breath and can progress
to pneumonia, and death. Before the use of
vaccinations, it was a leading cause of death in children.
Washington, and the nation have seen an increase in
the incidence of pertussis in the past decade. Grant
county has recently been in the local news with cases of pertussis sickening
many people and killing two infants.
The Washington Dept of Health is following CDC guidelines in
recommending that all people under the age of 60 be protected from pertussis
with immunization. The Tdap, which contains tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis is
the vaccine used for all individuals over age 7. High school students in particular
are at higher risk for acquiring the infection since most of them have not been
immunized against pertussis since kindergarten. Check with your doctor. If your
student has not had a tetanus containing vaccine within
the past five years, a Tdap should be given.
HAND WASHING IS YOUR BEST DEFENSE–HAND WASHING IS YOUR BEST DEFENSE
Eastmont School District Health Services
Dear Parent or Guardian:
Kathy Robb RN, BSN
The following information is being provided to you at the direction of the
Washington State Legislature to help reduce cervical cancer rates in
Washington by protecting girls from HPV.
What is Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? HPV is a very common
virus that is spread through genital contact. At least 50 percent of sexually
active people will get HPV at some time in their lives. There are many
types of HPV. Some types can cause cervical cancer or genital warts. Both
women and men can get HPV and easily spread it to others without
knowing they have it.
What are the symptoms of HPV? Most people with HPV have no
signs or symptoms. Some people know they have HPV because they have
a symptom like genital warts. Women may find out they have HPV
through cervical cancer screening (Pap tests) and HPV testing. Health care
providers do not usually test for HPV unless abnormal cervical cell
changes are detected by a Pap test.
How can HPV infection be prevented? The best way to prevent HPV infection is
to abstain from all sexual activity. People with only one lifetime partner can get HPV if
their partner had previous sexual partners. It is uncertain how well condoms protect
against HPV infection. However, condom users do have lower cervical cancer rates. The
HPV vaccine is a very effective way to prevent four types of HPV that can cause cervical
cancer and genital warts.
What is the HPV vaccine? The HPV vaccine, Gardasil, ® protects against four
types of HPV which cause 70 percent of cervical cancers and 90 percent of genital
warts. The vaccine does not protect against all types of HPV or other sexually
transmitted infections. The vaccine also does not protect against any type of HPV that
someone already has. Current studies show that HPV vaccine protection lasts up to 5
years. Research will continue to determine the length of the HPV vaccine’s protection.
Who should get the vaccine and when should they get it? The federal Advisory
Committee on Immunization Practices recommends the
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HPV vaccine for all girls age 1112 years. The vaccine can also be
given to females as young as nine
and up to 26 years, if their doctor
recommends it. HPV vaccine is
given as a series of three shots
over a six month period. The
vaccine is not currently
recommended for boys or men.
The HPV vaccine is a preventive
vaccine and will offer the best
protection if given before sexual
activity starts. HPV vaccine is not
required for school entry in
Washington.
Are Pap tests still
recommended for females
that get the HPV vaccine?
Yes. The HPV vaccine does not
protect against all of the types of
HPV that can cause cervical
cancer, so females will still need
Pap tests.
Where can I find the HPV
vaccine? Ask your doctor,
nurse, or local health clinic to find
out whether your daughter needs
the HPV vaccine and where you
can get it. Most providers in
Washington will have statesupplied HPV vaccine and there
will be no cost to parents (of girls
under 19 years) for the vaccine.
Providers may charge an office
visit and/or administration fee.
The HPV vaccine is available to
providers at no cost through
Washington State’s Universal
Childhood Vaccine Program.
For more information on
HPV, the Vaccine, and
Cervical Cancer:
• Centers for Disease Control &
Prevention www.cdc.gov/std/
hpv
• Washington State Department
of Health www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/
immunize/documents/
hpvvaccinefactsheet.pdf
• American Social Health
Association www.ashastd.org
• American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
There’s a Boy in the Girls’
Bathroom
by Louis Sachar (author of Holes and Sideways
stories from a Wayside School)
Bradley Chalkers (Erik Herrick) is the monster
of the 5th grade class at Red Hill School. He is
disruptive, he is a compulsive liar, and he is a bully.
Bradley’s future seems hopeless until two
strangers arrive at the school and offer him
something nobody else ever has—a fresh start.
Jeff Fishkin (Bradyn Rookard), the new kid, and
Carla Davis (Victoria Bravo), the new school
counselor, reach out to Bradley and help him to
love himself.
The cast also includes Katie Johnson, Allison
Drescher, Petra Michael, Brandon Gifford, Jackson
Ross, Adriana Montes, Jessica Murillo, Brittany
McBrearty, Joshua Batterman, Amber Gregory,
Linda Prado, and Janeissa Turner. Crew includes
Zach James, Philip Weber, Bobby Liu and Buddy
Goodrich. Mark Wavra is directing and this is his
21st play with the Eastmont High School Drama
Club.
Theatre for Young Audiences
Suitable for children of all ages
October 29, 30, November 4-6 at 7 PM
Eastmont High School Auditorium
$5 for kids and seniors, $7 for adults
For more information, call Mark Wavra, EHS Art Office at 888-1218
Facility
Bond
Election
November 2nd
Tickets
available at the door beginning at 6:30 PM on show nights
Why Eastmont High School?
⇒ Opened in 1978 to educate 800 students.
⇒ Currently serves 1,273 students in grades 10-12.
⇒ Insufficient electrical system with overloaded circuits.
⇒ Insufficient heating and ventilation; aging
roof with frequent leaks and damage.
⇒ Crowded hallways and commons; classes held
in hallways; teachers without classrooms;
portables housing students.
⇒ Insufficient stairwells for safety.
Visit the District’s Website for more Frequently Asked
Questions. While there, you may want to ask your student to
comment on Mr. Wavra’s video clip “Cattle Drive” for accuracy of the comparison.