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October 17, 2014
Calendar for Upcoming Week:
For a real-time calendar click on: http://easternhs.org/calendar
Friday, October 17
2:30pm Senior Class Officers Meeting - Conference Room
3:00pm JCPS Showcase of Schools - Middle & High Schools - Kentucky International Convention Center
7:00pm Band Senior Night- Football
7:00pm Football Senior Night
7:30pm Varsity Football (Home) Eastern vs Oldham County
Saturday, October 18
10:00am JCPS Showcase of Schools - Middle & High Schools - Kentucky International Convention Center
Monday, October 20
2:30pm Fall Play Rehearsal - Auditorium
2:30pm Mock Trial Practice - Room 339
5:30pm Football - JV - vs Fern Creek (home)
Tuesday, October 21
7:30am Advance Program Test - Auditorium
2:30pm Fall Play Rehearsal - Auditorium
2:30pm Ping Pong Club - Multi-Purpose Room
6:30pm Football Booster Club Meeting- Gym Flex Space
7:00pm Orchestra Fall Concert – Auditorium
Wednesday, October 22
7:00am FCA - Multi-Purpose Room
8:00am Shadow Day
2:30pm Fall Play Rehearsal - Auditorium
2:30pm Mock Trial Practice - Room 339
2:30pm History Club - Room 242
2:30pm Sophomore Class Officer Meeting - Room 002
3:00pm Cheerleading - Multi-Purpose Room
6:30pm Lacrosse Booster Club Meeting - Gym Flex Space
Thursday, October 23
Cross Country - V - JCPS Championships @ Tom Sawyer (away)
2:30pm Quick Recall - JV - vs Central & Waggener - Library
2:30pm Fall Play Rehearsal - Auditorium
5:30pm Football - Fr. - vs Fern Creek (home)
Friday, October 24
2:30pm Senior Class Officers Meeting - Conference Room
6:30pm Ice Hockey - V - Trinity @ Iceland (away)
7:00pm LAN Party- Small Gym
7:30pm Varsity Football (Away) Eastern @ Fern Creek
Saturday, October 25
ACT National Test Date
Chorale to Perform with Louisville Orchestra – October 17th
The Eastern Chorale is one of four JCPS Choirs invited to perform Carl Orff's epic work, Carmina Burana
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD3VsesSBsw), with the Louisville Orchestra and the University of Louisville
Collegiate Chorale. Those of you that are U of L fans will recognize it as the music they play at the start of Cardinal
Football games.
This is particularly exciting because of the Louisville Orchestra's new music director, Teddy Abrams. At the age of 27, he's
taken our city by storm and continues to draw national attention. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkVztOae8nM)
Mr. Abrams was at Eastern on October 9th to work with Chorale (during their regularly scheduled class time).
Over 300 singers will join the Louisville Orchestra for two performances on October 16-17. The show on October 17 is
at 8:00 pm. Please consider joining us! For ticket information: http://www.kentuckycenter.org/BoxOffice
For a picture taken before the October 16th performance click here: http://easternhs.org/parents/carmina.jpg
Pre-Game Tailgate Party
Organized by the EHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Friday Night, October 17th before the Eastern/Oldham County
home football game!
For more information: http://easternhs.org/parents/fcatailgate.pdf
Health Alert Memo
Last week, students were issued the following handout from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about the
Enterovirus D68. In case the handout did not make it home, you can view it here: http://easternhs.org/parents/ev68.pdf
4th Annual Kentucky Youth Filmmaker Festival
Please congratulate the following students for their participation and achievement in the 4th Annual Kentucky Youth
Filmmaker Festival. This year's festival partnered JCPS, BBB, and Louisville's International Festival of Films with the
theme of "Trust". These students have represented Eastern well and are quite deserving of their creative
honors. Eastern had 10 entries this year.
1st Place - Matt Berman Filmmaker Award (Adapted Script) - $500!
Wyatt Gross & Wes Ethington
http://vimeo.com/108439948
3rd Place - Matt Berman Filmmaker Award (Adapted Script)
Murray Huber, Taris Brashers, Caroline Patrick, Evan Johnson (original music)
(Not currently posted online)
3rd Place - Short Film Category - Trust
Kayleigh Lennon, Carolina Gonzalez, Dominique Gibbons
http://youtu.be/2_CEzhP_HAI
University of Kentucky Application Workshop
The University of Kentucky is hosting a free UK application workshop in Louisville on Thursday, Oct. 23 rd at the Residence
Inn (downtown Louisville - 333 E. Market St.) from 6:30-8:30pm .
**Application fee waived for all first generation students ($50 value)
**Free catered dinner
**iPad giveaway
**Free college essay writing workshop
**UK Admissions representatives to help you apply to UK during the event
Online RSVP for the event: https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bOvoTb0V71IdPNz
Indiana University Southeast Open House
-- Saturday, November 8 9 a.m. to noon in University Center North. Two 30-minute financial aid workshops. Academic
and Student Services Fair. Campus Tours. Academic Department Open Houses. Reservations are welcomed but not
required. RSVP by phone 812-941-2212 or online at http://www.ius.edu/openhouse.
Sign-up for One Call Now Text Alerts
We send the Eastern Weekly Email using the One Call Now system and occasionally have used the system to send text
alerts. JCPS uses the One Call Now system to send important information via email and text.
In order to receive text alerts, you must give permission for text alerts to be sent to your phone. This is a
FCC regulation.
STEP 1: Please go to www.mycallnow.com and click on the “Sign Up” button to verify and update your contact info.
Make sure you enter your cell phone number as your phone number, if you would like to receive text notifications.
STEP 2: From your cell phone (make sure it is same one on the mycallnow.com you just verified), text the word ‘alert’ to
22300
Your PTSA Needs a Treasurer!
Our Treasurer has had to step down, and a replacement is needed ASAP. The Treasurer position is mandated by the
PTSA bylaws; there can be NO PTSA without a Treasurer. That means no sponsor for the Academic Awards and PTSA
Scholarships. That means no hospitality for Open Houses and other school events. That means no extra funding to
support the academic departments, student organizations, and events like Project Graduation. The Treasurer position
need not be a difficult one– if you can balance a checkbook, have time to visit school and the bank one or more times
each week, and can track spending categories against an already existing budget, you can do this job. If you’d like more
information (no commitment), please contact Skip Hahnert at 494-1897 or skiphahnert@gmail.com. PLEASE – we need
you!
Reflections Art Program - Final Reminder
All entries for the PTSA Reflections Art Program must be turned in by Friday October 17. They may be turned in at the
Campus Store at lunch up until that date. Thanks in advance to all who are participating!!
From The Senior Counselor:
The Vogt Achievement Scholarship is a $10,000 undergraduate college tuition scholarship that will be awarded to
outstanding graduating senior students in Jefferson County Public High Schools. The award is to be used at the recipient’s
college of choice, which must be an accredited four-year program offering a BA/BS degree. Applicants must have an ACT
score of 25 or higher, or an SAT score of 1150 or higher, and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2. Applicants must also have
completed coursework in an advanced program, advanced placement or a pre-college curriculum and have demonstrated
leadership in school, extra-curricular, or community activities. Please note that the Vogt Achievement Scholarship
application goes LIVE October 8th.
The student deadline for submission ONLINE is December 3rd at 4:00. Schools will have two weeks to review candidates
and select the top three for submission to the community review panel.
A link to the scholarship application can be found at:
• The High School student page – Life After High School: http://www.jcpsky.net/Students/Life_After.htm...
• The Community Foundation of Louisville Scholarship page: http://www.cflouisville.org/whatsnew/vogt-ach...
• Or the tiny URL (good for social media - http://tinyurl.com/m7h384t )
Fundraiser at Salsarita’s
Please help support EHS Baseball by dining (or carrying out food) on Oct. 20 5p-8p at Salsarita's in Middletown. THE
% WE GET IS BASED ON FLYERS TURNED IN...the more flyers turned in, the higher the % we receive. Fliers
are available here:
LINK: Eastern Eagles: Handouts
Thanks for helping out EHS Baseball while enjoying some yummy food!
Attention Senior Parents:
Tell your graduating senior how proud you are of them and how much you love them! Purchase a Senior Ad in the 20142015 Eastern Yearbook.
For information concerning sizes and prices, please contact Mr. Johnson at stephen.johnson1@jefferson.kyschools.us.
There are only a few ads left so contact Mr. Johnson a quickly as possible.
Attention ALL Parents:
Why should the seniors have all the fun? Yearbook ads aren't JUST for seniors. Send your student a message about how
wonderful they are. For information concerning sizes and prices, please contact Mr. Johnson at
stephen.johnson1@jefferson.kyschools.us.
Yearbooks on Sale
Yearbooks are going on sale October 27th. Students can buy the book for $65.00 or reserve a copy for just $5.00.
Books are on sale in the MULTIPURPOSE room during lunch. Checks should be made out to "Eastern High School."
Students should listen to the morning announcements for details.
Insurance Policy for School Tablets – If Purchased
Attached is a copy of the policy for parents/guardians who purchased insurance coverage for a school-owned device for
the 2014-15 school year. http://easternhs.org/parents/insurancepolicy.pdf
Kudos
Congratulations to Andrew Parker, who will receive a YMCA Youth Character Award on October 23rd.
Dress Code for Dances
Our staff is happy to volunteer personal time to provide activities such as the dances students enjoy so much. However,
in recent years the length of some of the female students’ skirts have continued to climb, making it very difficult to
monitor our ticket lines of students coming into the dance as we deal with dress code. In light of this, we are clarifying
the dress code for the events and need your help in making sure in advance that clothing is appropriate:
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Dresses must be no more than 1 inch above the top of the kneecap (measurement will be taken at the
end line of the main fabric of the dress, not at the end of any sheer material enhancing the dress)
Slits must be no more than 1 inch above the top of the kneecap
Dresses must be complete with no cut outs or sheer material that expose the stomach or sides
Dresses must not have plunging necklines or backs that are cut out below the natural waist
Attire for those not wearing dresses, must include:
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Collared or Tuxedo Shirt
Tie
Dress Pants
Dress Shoes
Suit or Tuxedo Jacket
Students will not be allowed to wear jeans, tennis shoes, or baseball caps.
Students must be dressed appropriately to be admitted and must remain in dress code for the duration of
the event. Ticket prices will not be refunded if a student is not dressed appropriately and has to be turned
away or removed from the event.
We realize that many of the local retailers provide a large selection of evening and party dresses, but our events are not
“club events” or “private party” events. They are for high school age students. We appreciate in advance your assistance
in ensuring students are dressed appropriately for these events.
For examples: http://easternhs.org/parents/dressrequirements.pdf
Parent Portal – Report Cards & Transcripts
Unofficial progress reports, report cards and transcripts available online. Log into the parent portal and click on “Reports”
below your students name. http://www.jcpsky.net/Parent/ParentPortal/index2.html
If you do not currently have a Campus Portal User Account, please send an email to
campus.portal@jefferson.kyschools.us and provide your name, child's name(s) and contact phone number. If you want a
login for both parents/guardians, please provide both names. Once your info is verified you will receive an email with
login instructions.
If you have forgotten your username/password, please email jennifer.williams3@jefferson.kyschools.us with your name
and your student’s name.
Parent Portal link: http://www.jcpsky.net/Parent/ParentPortal/index2.html
Once you login to the parent portal, please go to Contact Preferences and make sure your email address is correct, so you
will receive communications from EHS and JCPS.
SBDM
 SBDM Meeting minutes http://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/Programs/SBDM/minutes.html
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SBDM Policies
Wondering where you can find school policy information? Current policies are public record. A copy is available for
you to look at in the front office and at all public libraries.
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SBDM Parent Representatives
Questions concerning SBDM? Jeff Riddle - JRiddle@mfpd.org and Skip Hahnert – skiphahnert@gmail.com
Student handbooks
 EHS Student Handbook - http://easternhs.org/parents/studenthandbook.pdf
 JCPS Code of Conduct - http://www.jcpsky.net/Pubs/codeofconduct.pdf
Teacher E-mail Addresses
Communicate with your student’s teachers via e-mail - http://easternhs.org/email/
JCPS School Board Representative
If you have questions or comments for your JCPS School Board Representative, e-mail Debbie Wesslund –
dwesslund@insightbb.com
Phone Numbers
Front Office............ 485-8243
Principal..................485-8810
Assistant Principal. 485-8121 - (Student Discipline, Medication Forms, Lockers, Lunch schedule)
Records Clerk........ 485-8423 - (Immunization Information, Transcripts)
Counselors............. 485-8434 - (Student Counseling, Schedules, Schedule Changes)
Bookkeeper............ 485-8410 - (Fee Waivers, Refunds)
Athletic Director..... 485-8432 - (Sport Schedules, Eligibility)
Campus Shop/PTSA..... 485-8705 - (Open Daily, 11:15 - 12:30)
Bus Information...... 485-8121
Security Matter – Mr. Goodall................. 485-8415
TO REPORT A STUDENT ABSENT 485-8414 or 485-8692 (Must be reported within 2 days of absence)
TO REQUEST AN EARLY DISMISSAL 485-8414 or 485-8692
TO LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR A TEACHER 485-8243 (Message will be sent to teacher via e-mail)
TO GET AN EMERGENCY MESSAGE TO A STUDENT 485-8434 (Only emergency messages will be taken)
Web -http://easternhs.org
Counselor’s website - www.teacherweb.com/ky/eastern/counseling
Twitter - @EasternHSMedia, @athleticsEHS
Previous Weekly Emails
Previous weekly emails are available by utilizing the following naming convention. The format is year, month, date
(YYYYMMDD). As an example, if you are looking for the July 20, 2012 weekly email, the address would be:
http://easternhs.org/parents/20120720.pdf
Eastern High School
12400 Old Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40243
502-485-8243
www.easternhs.org