Parents & Guardians

Volume II, Issue XXXVII, June 6, 2022 - Text Only

Dear EPHS Families,

We are looking forward to a strong finish to the 21-22 school year this week! The essence of our message to students this week will be to “Do things your future selves will thank you for.” That includes completing any missing assignments, preparing for final assessments, and making decisions outside of the classroom that represent themselves well. Our week and year will conclude with our Graduation Ceremony at 7:00 pm Friday night at Mariucci Arena. The Class of 2022 deserves to be celebrated…and celebrate we will!  

Two logistical pieces of information to share with you:

1. As we have in our previous two semesters, we are running our Finals Week Schedule again this week. This Eagle Voice idea has provided students with the flexibility and space to finish semesters strong. You can view that schedule here.
2. Please watch for messages on Friday, June 10 and Monday, June 13 from our EPHS Leadership team. These will include the essential information you need for closing out this school year and preparing for the next. This includes accessing Term 4 grades and summer dates.

A rewarding week awaits us! Please be in touch with any questions or requests.

GO EAGLES!

Robb

GRADE 12 LAPTOP RETURN

• Senior laptop return will be Tuesday, June 7 from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm in the Small Gym.
• If you need to return your laptop after Tuesday, June 7, return to Lakeside Lab, Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9 from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
• Students will need to bring their laptop and charger.
• Students will need to make sure their laptop is charged.
• Students should remove all stickers (not barcode on bottom) from their laptop.

CHECK YOUR IMMUNIZATIONS PRIOR TO THE START OF SCHOOL

Minnesota law* requires students entering 12th grade for the 2022-2023 school year provide documentation or a legal exemption for the booster dose of Meningococcal vaccine (the initial dose was required to enter 7th grade). This immunization protects against meningococcal disease, which is a rare, serious illness caused by specific bacteria. Teenagers and young adults are at higher risk for contracting this disease.

Please check the parent portal to view your child’s immunization record to determine if the booster dose of Meningococcal (MCVA4) is needed prior to September 6, 2022.

*All students are expected to be in compliance with the state immunization laws on the first day of the 2022-2023 school year. Students who fail to provide proof of immunization or exemption will be at risk of exclusion school.

PARENTS: Need help with your UserID and Password? You can email the Parent Helpdesk at helpline@edenpr.org or call the Parent Helpline at 952.975.7094. 

END OF YEAR LAPTOP RETURN

Grades 9 - 11: Returning Students Not Taking A Device Home For The Summer

• Collection of laptops for 9-11 students not taking the device home for the summer will be Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9 from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm in Lakeside Lab

Grades 9-11: Students Leaving the District

• Collection of laptops for 9-11 students leaving the district will be Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9 from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm in Lakeside Lab
• Students will need to bring their laptop and charger.
• Students will need to make sure their laptop is charged.
• Students should remove all stickers (not barcode on bottom) from their laptop.

EPHS SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS FOR STUDENTS IN SEVERAL HONORS & AP COURSES

Several EPHS Honors and AP courses require summer assignments (see the assignment links listed by department online at https://www.edenpr.org/eden-prairie-high-school/academics/summer-assignments). Summer assignments engage students to promote critical thinking, expand background knowledge, and explore what it means to be human. To reach these goals, summer assignments will provide a wide range of learning experiences, encourage rigorous discourse and analysis, and help students develop their identities as independent thinkers.

Students have the option to check out books from the EPHS Media Center front desk before leaving for the summer.

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING! WE’LL SEE YOU AT RAMP UP DAYS IN AUGUST!

It was another great year at EPHS – thanks in large part to your generosity of time, talents, and funding! Thank you for helping the PTO provide treats and meals for staff appreciation events, for volunteering in resource centers and for special projects, for attending our events, and helping teachers and departments through the mini-grant program. Let’s do it again next year! Stop and say “hi” at the PTO table during Ramp Up days in August. You can order your family directory, sign up for volunteer opportunities, and learn about PTO events. Until then, enjoy the summer!

STEP UP AND LEAN IN - PTO NEEDS YOU IN 2022-2023!

The PTO is saying “thank you and best wishes” to several members this spring including Jill Szczepaniak, Tracy Bredehoft, Kelly Robert, Nicole Trebil, and Laura Jester. That creates an opportunity for new faces and fresh ideas! We are hoping 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.

NOT TOO LATE TO DONATE FOR STAFF APPRECIATION 

Thank you to those who have already donated! There’s still time to help us show some love to our teachers and staff for all their hard work this year! Cash donations are needed for our end-of-year food truck lunch! Next week we’ll host the El Taco Loco food truck for all staff to celebrate the end of the school year and send them into summer with a big “THANK YOU!” Please donate with PayPal at: http://ephspto.org/staff-appreciation/ or drop a check at the school made out to EPHS PTO (“staff appreciation”). Thank you!

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED 

Parents of Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors – we need YOU to help make the Senior Party a success! We still need several volunteers to work the first shift at the Senior Party while parents of seniors are making their way home from the graduation ceremony. Join in the fun with decorating and hosting this amazing party!

Parents of freshman, sophomore, and juniors - sign up for decorating, donating June 9th and 10th 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

UPCOMING

EPHS Calendar link

• June 6: EP Connects
• June 7: Last Day of School for SENIORS
• June 9: Last Day of School for Grades 9 / 10 /11