PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Happy Holidays! December brings an abundance of holiday cheer and venues at which the incredible talents of our students are showcased. Be sure to catch at least one of the holiday performances being offered in the next two weeks. The HS Band Concert will be held on December 12th at 7:30 p.m. in the PAC, while the HS Orchestra Concert will be on December 14th at 7:30 p.m. in the PAC, and the HS Choir Concert is on December 18th at 7:30 p.m. in the PAC.
The annual Student Council sponsored Food Drive also takes place this month. We will be collecting food on Monday, December 11th through Friday, December 15th for distribution to 30+ families in need. Please support this wonderful cause by sending donations to school with your HS child. We appreciate any contributions.
Finally, our Jostens representative will be meeting with the Senior Class on Thursday, December 7th during 2nd hour regarding graduation cap, gowns, and announcements. Students that attend KISD may miss the meeting and can pick up order forms in the Guidance Office after this date. Jostens will be back on Thursday, December 14th during lunch hours to collect all graduation orders. Seniors who prefer to order caps, gowns, and announcements online can do so at www.jostens.com.
Craig Weigel
Principal
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
Looking to take a deeper dive into our IB Diploma Programme? On Thursday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the HS Little Auditorium we will explore the core of IB: TOK, CAS, and the EE.
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GUIDANCE OFFICE NEWS
For more information regarding scheduling Junior Conferences, Educational Development Plans, and how to link student PSAT/NMSQT scores to the Khan Academy, please click here.
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EAST GRAND RAPIDS SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
To keep up with everything your donations to the East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation are providing for our students, our schools, and our community, bookmark the Foundation’s new web site at egrsf.org. There, you’ll find news about grants, alumni, volunteer opportunities and much more, including a fast, easy way to donate to the Foundation online.
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EGRHS PTO NEWS
 Our next meeting is January 14th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Learning Commons. Our guest speaker is Kim Rossi from CAC. It should be very interesting, so please plan on attending! Refreshments will be provided.
Don’t forget, December 11th – 15th is the High School’s annual Food Drive! We hope everyone enjoys a fun and relaxing Holiday Break!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at: egrhsptopresident@gmail.com.
2017 – 2018 EGRHS PTO Board
President: Katie Favale
Vice President: Melissa Mitchell
Treasurer: Cathy Oosse
Assistant Treasurer: Samantha Mellish
Secretary: Suzanne Wickman
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ACADEMIC BOOSTERS
T he next Academic Boosters membership meeting is this Thursday, December 7th at 9 a.m. in the Learning Commons! Please join us as Shelly Boeve talks about Alternative Credit Options and Dual Enrollment. For more information about upcoming dates and volunteer opportunities, please click here.
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TEAM BOOSTERS
Team Boosters has the Christmas Tree Sale going on NOW! Mon - Fri: 5 - 8, Sat: 9 - 6,
Sun: noon - 6 . The Spirit Shop has great holiday gifts! Open inside Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Next meeting: TONIGHT! Monday, December 4 @ 6:30 p.m. in the conference room across from the cafe. All are welcome to attend!
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MUSIC BOOSTERS
Orders from the Ham sale arrive December 8th. Please pick up your orders Friday, December 8, from 12-6 p.m. at the high school Bagley parking lot.
Upcoming HS concerts:
Dec 12th High School Band concert 7:30-9:30 p.m. PAC
Dec 14th High School Orchestra concert 7:30-9:30 p.m. PAC
Dec 18th High School Choral Concert 7:30-9:30 p.m. PAC
Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/egrmusicboosters/
To donate to Music Boosters, join as a member, check out important dates, sign up for our newsletter, volunteer your time, or learn more about EGR Music Boosters, head on over to our website: www.egrmusicboosters.com
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LEADERSHIP & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
The 2017-2018 Leadership and Youth Development year kicked off with a bang on Wednesday, November 15, and the Board is excited to roll out new programming led by our EGRHS students. Approximately 140 ninth through twelfth-grade students were accepted as student leaders for our three chief programs: Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM), Students Together Educating Peers (STEP), and Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU). Each of these three programs serves an important role in our district, providing our fourth, fifth, and seventh-grade students with positive youth role models and coaching district children on positive behaviors. It truly is a wonderful initiative that showcases the strong ties upon which our shared East Grand Rapids community is built. After spending the last few weeks building strong ties within smaller cohorts, youth leaders will mee t again during their lunch period on Wednesday, December 6 to begin planning their lessons ahead of their presence in elementary and middle school classrooms this February. LYD is an important cornerstone of EGRHS, and we are excited to help our youth leaders grow in their craft!
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STAGE BOOSTERS
The East Grand Rapids High School Drama department is proud to announce our student directed play! Sam VanderVeen and Nate Durell are directing 'The Greek Mythology Olympliganza' by Don Zoldis. Two battling narrators attempt to cover the entirety of Greek mythology using audience participation, outlandish characters, and general theatrical insanity. Culminating in a heart-pounding, five-minute, two-actor version of The Iliad, this fast-paced, free-wheeling play is wild, silly, and a complete blast for all ages. 'Olympiaganza' will perform in the little auditorium on December 15 and 16 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $6, general seating, and available at the door or online at EGRHSDrama.org.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Key Club is offering gift wrapping for donations!
Stressed out about getting everything ready for the holidays? The Key Club is offering custom gift wrapping at the high school. Drop off and pick up your wrapped gifts (paper provided) anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on December 9, 16, and 23. In exchange, Key Club is accepting donations for the cause of your choice: Kids' Food Basket, the Billy Bear Hug Foundation, or the EGR Schools Foundation. Come to the cafe conference room and rest easy--we'll take care of it!
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