Week-At-A-Glance
10/19-10/23
Revised Schedule
WAAG
Our goal for the WAAG is to inform parents and students of important events and provide important announcements for the coming week. For the "REVISED" Daily "Distance Learning" Schedule please visit the ELH website.
Clubs
If you have questions about starting a club or reactivating a club, check out the link HERE for more information. The Virtual Inbox can be found HERE to submit completed Club and Athletic Charters.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Update from Dr. Cooke
Titans:
Thank you to all that attended our last Coffee with the Principal. I appreciate the questions and concerns that you brought to my attention. Here are some of the highlights and answers I was able to find.
Discount for Internet Services. I contacted ATT and Cox providers. ATT offers some flexibility and discounts. You need to call 800-288-2020. You can call Cox at 1-888-713-1872. It is probably best that our parents contact the internet providers personally to bring to their attention the extra costs that have been incurred due to the pandemic and the need for more internet/data usage for the family. I believe they can explore on a case by case situation discounts for your family.
Off-season Conditioning. We are working with our district for a conditioning plan to return to the school site. We will be prepared. Our coaches will receive training for monitoring students. And there will be certain restrictions about students to coaches ratio. Safety will be the number one concern. We will review expectations for VAPA, Band and Color Guard as well.
AP Testing. Please see the WAAG for the section on AP testing and updates. It is critical that you are aware of deadlines.
Technology Issues. Please be aware that starting next week, James Dow (our IT) will be able to support students directly with support before school as well as possibly switching out some of our students who prefer a laptop over the Ipad they were issued. Again, see the WAAG this Sunday.
Teacher Changes. For some of our classes, the teacher of record was offered a different job in our district. It has been a scramble to find coverage for all of the classes. We were able to hire several teachers and are in the process of interviewing for the CTE Health Care and Medical Assistant Course. Please be patient as we sort this out. We will do our best to also create opportunities for support groups and tutoring to help fill in any learning gaps.
We are here to serve and support. I appreciate everyone's flexibility and please do not hesitate to contact our APs, counselors and teachers for additional support. Please let us know if you have any questions. Also, please note that this Friday the 23rd, many of our teachers will be in professional development workshops. If they are not present, there will by assigned work for the students to complete asynchronously. Teachers will communicate this week about their class situation.
Thank you. Stay safe and stay Titan Strong. Don't forget to look into the clubs available so that students can find connections during this time!
We do have tutoring opportunities available. Please see the message below about college students supporting the tutoring process.
It is always a pleasure to connect with our Titan Community. I know distance learning has presented its challenges, but I am proud of our students, parents and teachers for their commitment and resiliency to teaching and learning. We are all on Team Titan. As always, please reach out to me at ricardo.cooke@sweetwaterschools.org with any concerns, questions and/or comments. If it is a question about the classroom, please contact your teacher first. Our teachers are amazing and will work with you in a positive and constructive manner. Stay Safe and Stay Titan Strong.
I also want to take this time to recognize Joey Colarusso and Brayden Wong for being National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalists. What a tremendous honor!! Way to represent Eastlake High School. We are so proud of you!
In Service,
Dr. Cooke
AP Exams & Classes
Click HERE to access the AP Exam Updates for Students bulletin.
**Important reminders!
-Friday, October 30th is the deadline to ADD your AP class to your College Board account. Adding the class will AUTOMATICALLY add an exam for you.
*A $40 late ordering fee will apply after this date. Fee not due immediately, but will be added to your balance.
*Check you account and make sure you added the class and exam
-Payment is NOT due on Oct. 30th. Payment method to be announced soon. Once the payment window is open, you will have until mid-February to clear your balance.
Do you want to take an AP Exam, but you are not taking an AP class?
Click HERE to request a join code for an Exam Only option.
Do you want to be a student senator?
Student senate applications are ready. Click HERE for the Job Description for student senators and click HERE to complete the application. Meetings are once a month. YOU MUST BE LOGGED INTO YOUR DISTRICT GMAIL ACCOUNT to access the application.
Requirements to run for Student Senate:
The student petitioner must meet the grade eligibility requirement of a 2.0 in scholarship with no more than one “F” and a 2.0 in citizenship with no more than one “F”.
Must submit a resume of experience
300 word bio
Below is the timeline....
Nomination/Election Timeline:
October 18, 2020 ………………..Applications/Self-Nominations are available for applicants
October 21, 2020………………...Application/Self-Nomination form closes by 5pm
October 22,2020 ………………...Mr. Lopez will message you via Jupiter grades once you have been approved
October 23, 2020………………….Online voting begins @ 6pm
October 25, 2020………………… Online voting closes at @ 9pm
October 26, 2020………………….Winners Announced
Any question, please email Assistant Principal of Student Activities - david.lopez@sweetwaterschools.org
Free Tutoring - Tutors 4 SD
We have a great opportunity for our student to receive free tutoring from Tutors 4 SD. They are a San Diego based tutoring organization created in response to the learning platform changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tutors 4 SD is a nonprofit organization run by college students to provide free, one-on-one virtual tutoring to middle and high school students in San Diego. They have over 80 tutors ready to tutor students in a variety of subject areas. Every tutor has had past tutoring experience or training on proper teaching methods.
Subject Areas: English, Foreign Language, Math, Science, & Social Science
If you need tutoring, please use the link below to sign up.
https://forms.gle/v15Q5uZN75iadn1CA
Volunteer Opportunities
A website called TeensVolunteer.org, helps California teens find volunteer opportunities. The site is free and lists more than 600 opportunities, including ones conducted in-person and ones conducted virtually. Visit the website link above for more information on how to start volunteering.
How to excuse absences due to technical issues:
Students and parents/guardians, moving forward please use the google form listed in this attachment to excuse any absence related to technical issues. Note that a screenshot is still required to excuse these absences and it must be taken/submitted at the time of the issue, show the date and time in the screenshot, and the issue/problem occurring.
Please click the link below and bookmark it so you have access to the google form if a tech issue occurs. (Information on taking screenshots and tech issues in relation to absences was sent through Jupiter to all students, parents, and guardians prior on 8/20 and 9/2. It is everyone's responsibility to read all messages.) This google form only applies to tech issues as you no longer will send the screenshots to the teacher but will upload to the form instead.
This document also has information on contact IT for support. Note all absences may take up to five business days to process and we thank you for your patience and understanding.
For all other absences:
1. If you were marked absent in a class and think you should be marked present- contact the teacher directly (not the attendance office). Teachers will fill out change of attendance forms if there was an error.
2. To excuse appointments or illness contact the attendance office directly.
3. To request an independent study contract (3 day notice required) contact Amanda Stroberg.
Friendly reminder per the info sent out via Jupiter and posted on the web, we don't use typed emails to excuse. Kindly call 397-3810 or you can attach a handwritten note and email it to be printed with the needed information to elh.attendance@sweetwaterschools.org:
Student Name/ ID
Date of Birth
Date of Absence
Reason for Absence
Parent/ Guardian Name
Parent/ Guardian phone number (on file)
Parent/ Guardian signature
Daily Attendance FYI
Excusing / coding attendance is the same as if we were in person at school
Students cannot excuse themselves and students must talk to teachers for single period absence corrections. They also need to send documentation of tech issues to teacher during that class. Click HERE for detailed graph.
Compact for Success Requirements
Please click HERE to see the enclosed Compact for Success requirements for the Class of 2021 in a simplified format
Do you need TECH. SUPPORT?
Our technician is on campus from 7AM-10AM on Tuesday/Thursday.
When you report to campus make sure to...
-report to the front of the school
-bring your device and charger
-bring a student ID
-wear facial covering
Work Permit
Work Permit
If you are under the age of 18 and you are hired for a job, you are required to obtain a work permit.
Process for SUHSD students to obtain a Work Permit:
1) Download the SUHSD Form No. B1-1
2) Complete the SUHSD Form No. B1-1. Make sure it has BOTH employer AND parent signatures and information, and your social security number.
3) The completed form needs to be emailed to Betty Niemeyer.
Betty.niemeyer@sweetwaterschools.org
Your application may take up to 5 school days to be generated. Your attendance and academic grades needs to meet the requirements in order to issue the actual permit. You will be informed by email once it is completed.
For more information and the work permit application please us the link below.
Hyperdocs
Add these links as a resource on your computer. All updates will be published here.
Virtual Vet Walk
Please check out this Notice re changes to the “Veteran Walk” this year. Although it has been a trying year for all of us, we don’t want to skip this event after 18 years, ‘just because’ it would be the easy thing to do. In fact, forgetting about our Senior Home Veterans, particularly this year when they are restricted and without visitors, would be the worst thing we could do. Please take videos/pictures of your special Walk and send them to vfwpost2111.org. We will show them on our web-site and at the Veterans Home. Let’s show them through our videos, participation and donations that we will always honor them at Christmas, no matter what troubles the world give sus. Please contact me about your family, Post or corporate ‘2020 Veteran Walk Plans’ and we will list them on the VFW Post 2111 web-site.
Many thanks for all you have done over the years for our Senior Home Veterans!
Hank Schanstra - VFW Vet Walk Chair / Veteran Home Staff - hendrik.schanstra@calvet.ca.gov - (916) 221-2709
Peer Mediation
Click HERE for information regarding Peer Mediation
Password Reset for Safety & Security
Your online safety and security is very important to us. In order to heighten your login security we would like all students to register for Self-Service Password Reset, then change your password to something only you and your parents will know. Instructions on how to do it can be found following this link:
An FAQ page about Self Service Password Registration can be found on this link:
Frequently Asked Questions Link
Senior Picture Information
Seniors: The time has come to schedule your Senior Portraits with Lifetouch Photography. In the past, these would occur on campus, however since school campuses are closed, Lifetouch has secured a facility in the South Bay to conduct all Senior Portraits. Parents/Guardians of Seniors should have received and email from Lifetouch this past weekend with all of the details and precautionary measures being taken, but in case you did not, here is the link to the information that was sent: tinyurl.com/SeniorPortraitInfoEmail. If you have any questions, please contact xhernandez@lifetouch.com. Schedule your appointments by visiting: tinyurl.com/2021Portraits.
Click HERE for the flier and ordering info
If you have any additional concerns or unique needs, please contact one of our customer service representatives at the below phone number or email. Or if you just need to book an appointment, please use the link we sent you in the email to book your appointment now on the website. That will be your quickest and easiest method to book an appointment. Here it is again if you need it: Prestige Portraits – South Studio – book your appointment here
Customer service representative:
1. 858-935-6969 Between 9:30 am – 3:30 pm MON – FRI to reach a person by phone.
2. Email: prestigesd@lifetouch.com
3. Order assist: 800-736-4775
SD DA Office Families in Motion
Register Today for Families in Motion, a collaborative program designed to help educate teens and their parents/guardians on issues confronting teens today. Click HERE for registration and HERE for the flier.
Greetings everyone,
This year is quickly coming to an end but we are so happy with the amount of participation we’ve had from our youth and the community as a whole this year so far. We want to thank all the youth for participating in our online programming and the community for continuing to use our services especially during COVID-19. Y’all are rock stars!
We are excited to announce our October calendar of events for Our Safe Place. For the month of October we are fully operating remotely. We will have staff available on site at 746 Ada St. Chula Vista, CA 91911 for youth needing extra support or emergency services.
We are available every day from 12PM to 8PM online. Activities include a Halloween game night, Movie night where we can watch Halloweentown, Hocus Pocus or Nightmare Before Xmas. Come join our youth chats as well or some of our support sessions for homework help and check ins.
Youth are also welcome to check in with us one on one for additional support. If you are a youth 20 and under (or know a youth interested) feel free to contact us at:oursafeplace@csbcs.org to join in on our ZOOM groups.
Other services we are offering at this time include:
Parent open house/check ins
Pride supplies
Therapy referrals for uninsured youth or youth enrolled in Medi-Cal
LGBTQ+ trainings for the community (email us at: oursafeplace@csbcs.org to schedule a meeting)
Mentorship opportunities
Professional development
We look forward to connecting with you all soon. We hope you all have a wonderful and spooky month. Start getting those Pumpkin Spice Lattes and stay cozy as the weather, hopefully, starts getting a little cooler.
Isaiah LeDonne. - Pronouns: He/Him/His] - Connections Coach– Our Safe Place - South Bay Community Services - Cell: 619-213-8385
SouthBayCommunityServices.org | CVPromise.org
How do I sign up for free or reduced lunch? - Free & Reduced Lunch Applications - More than a Meal!
To participate in the National School Lunch Program please complete a Free or Reduced price meal application for your child(ren). Click on the link below to read the instructions on how to submit the application. Lunch Application instructions. Please go to the district’s Nutrition Services website to apply. If you need any assistance completing the application please contact Nutrition Services at (619) 691-5510. Students who apply and qualify receive additional benefits including discounted AP exams, waivers for college admission fees, and much, much, more. Families must reapply each year. Completing an application only takes a few minutes.
Nutrition Services Website- HERE
Meal Application Tutorial-HERE
Free and Reduced Lunch Application Update
Now Serving FREE Meals for kids 2-18 years old!
Student barcodes will no longer be required. Each individual will receive a bag containing breakfast, lunch, and fruit (regardless of income eligibility). All schools will continue to serve meals on Tuesdays from 11 am – 1 pm through December 31st. * (while supplies last) *
This is a “temporary waiver” and will end upon return to “in-person” school. To ensure your child’s eligibility for the FRL program for the entire school year, an application must still be submitted. Filling out the FRL application ensures that we can provide further resources and programs that support the learning needs of our student such as tutoring, interventions, classroom supplies, classroom technology, and instructional resources.
**When picking up meals, you will be required to wear a face mask**
Message from PTSA
Memberships-We are ready to start selling our memberships. This year more than others we need as many as we can get. Is only $10.00. Our funds from your memberships and kind donations go a long way! These are some of the stuff that we give every year: Student scholarships, Reflections (VAPA), Teacher grants, a Banner for our Seniors,Teachers luncheons, and more.....
Also with the electronic membership card you will get extraordinary discounts at @Office Depot Chula Vista Eastlake store. This year we will like to be able to give to all of our Seniors Class of 2021 a lei , but to make this happen we will need lots of memberships! We added VENMO as an option to pay! Please join! link below! PTSA Link
Please click the link HERE to view the FAQs.
Do you have a school laptop & DON'T NEED IT?
Click HERE to let us know you would like to return your device.
Student Login Resource Sheet
Don't remember your username or password? HERE is a cheat sheet regarding the login information for websites that will be used for online schooling.
#VoteSaferSD PSA Project
Click HERE for the flier
High school and college students with an interest in art and graphic design are invited to participate in the San Diego County Registrar of Voter’s #VoteSaferSD PSA Project. The goal of this project is to encourage students to create and submit digital PSAs (public service announcements) that will inform the public on how to vote safer in the Nov. 3 Presidential General Election.
The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed the landscape of the upcoming election and the Registrar must effectively communicate these changes to the public. Student designs should convey information quickly and efficiently.
This project offers students a unique opportunity to have their work professionally published and featured through the San Diego County Registrar of Voters and County of San Diego websites and social media channels.
Titan Way: Respectful Actions, Attitude, and Language
EHS Social Media accounts
In addition to the EHS Website we also send out a weekly Week At-A-Glance(WAAG) every Sunday via Jupiter Grade Messages and Infinite Campus. This WAAG is going to be the main source for updates and specific information about what’s happening at EHS. You can also check our social media pages. EHS ASB Instagram (IG: @eastlake_high & @ehs_asb_dean and Twitter @ASBDean & @Eastlakehighasb. Our goal is to have various communication lines to ensure all updates and important information is communicated to all students and families.
@eastlake_high & @ehs_asb_dean on Instagram
@ASBDean & @Eastlakehighasb on Twitter
to receive up-to-date information about school events.
Distance Learning Expectations
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