Good afternoon,
This is Principal Suzanne Simpson with your weekly updates. I hope that you enjoyed the weather this weekend. It is hard to believe that we are in the final 9 weeks of this school year. Spring Break is almost upon us. It will be April 12th-April 21st.
Media Specialist Day: Friday, April 4th was National Media Specialist Day. We are so lucky to have Mr. Melchor and we want to thank him for all that he does for EA.
Assistant Principal Week: This week is National Assistant Principal Week. Please join me in thanking Mrs. Brantley and Mrs. Carriker for all that they do for the students, staff and families of Eastern Alamance. We appreciate them!
EAgle Time: On Thursday, students will go to homeroom during EAgle time. Seniors will review important information as we push through to graduation. All other students will have the opportunity to review their current course registration for next school year. If any changes need to be made, students will be able to complete a google form prior to April 26th.
Alamance Arts Council- Visual Arts Competition: Congratulations to the following students who have won awards in this year’s competition. Their work will be on display to the public from April 1st-Mary 23rd.
First place & Best in Show: Emery Hill: Self Realization (this is the 2nd year in a row that Eastern has won this award!).
Honorable Mention: Cheyenne Barr : Flower Power
Honorable Mention: Genesis Velasquez-Arreaga : Forever Unseen
2nd Place: Genesis Velasquez-Arreaga :Forever Intertwined
Honorable Mention: Jenny Bahena : Growth & Decay
3rd Place: Jose Dominguez Cruz : Familizards
Honorable Mention : Stephanie Flores-Portillo : Sacred Space
NC Senate Page Program: We are excited to announce the return of the Senate Page Program for the 2025 session! Current 10th, 11, and 12th grade students are eligible to apply. This program offers young men and women the opportunity to learn about and participate in the legislative process of our state. To learn more about the page program, the Senate Page website is a great resource for interested students and parents. A student who is currently in the tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade may contact Senator Galey at amy.galey@ncleg.gov and CC Haley White at haley.white@ncleg.gov to request sponsorship if interested. Ms. White will then contact them with the official application for them to complete.
Naval Academy Summer Opportunities: The Naval Academy Summer Seminar and Summer STEM applications are now open. These programs offer opportunities for high school students to experience life at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. General Program Inquiries should be directed to: summerseminar@usna.edu
Bus Lot: The bus lot should only be used by our buses. It is not a place to pick up or drop off students.
Student Parking: Any student parking on campus should have a 24-25 parking permit. Here is the link to purchase a parking pass. Students who park on campus without a pass are subject to having their car towed at the owner’s expense. As a reminder, students may not go to the parking lots during the school day without permission from an administrator. Student parking is a matter of privilege, not a right; failure to comply with parking policies may result in revocation of parking privileges.
Chromebook Insurance: This year, we are offering families the opportunity to purchase optional insurance for $25 for their student(s) chromebook. This premium is good for one instance of unintentional breakage. It is highly recommended that you purchase the insurance. For more details, including a list of part replacement costs, click here for the Mobile Learning Handbook. You may use this link to purchase the optional insurance.
Student Name Update: Does your child have a name that they go by that is different from what is listed in PowerSchool? For example: student's name is Samantha but they go by Sami or student's name is John but they go by Jack. If so, you must complete this form. Until this form is complete and has been approved, all staff at school are required to call them by the name listed in PowerSchool.
PowerSchool Parent Portal: In order to stay up to date about your child’s grades and attendance, it is very important that you download the Powerschool Parent Portal App. HERE is all the information you need to download the app and set up its features. Please let us know if we can help you.
Canvas Observer: Parents can sign up as an observer in Canvas. Observers can link their Canvas account to their student's account so they can see assignment due dates, announcements, and other course content. Observers can view the course content but cannot participate in the course.
How to Sign Up to Become a Canvas Observer
Upcoming Events:
Monday:
Men’s Golf @ Orange/Cedar Ridge
Women’s Soccer vs. Person at 6:00
Band Concert @ 6:30
Tuesday:
Lacrosse at Western Alamance @ 6:00
Baseball at Person @ 6:00
Softball vs. Western Alamance @ 6:00
Wednesday:
Women’s Soccer at Southern Alamance @ 6:00
Men’s and Women’s Track at Orange @ 4:30
Thursday:
Men’s Golf at Mill Creek
Women’s Soccer at Cedar Ridge @ 6:00
Friday:
Lacrosse vs Seaforth @ 6:00
Softball vs Williams @ 6:00
Baseball vs Person @ 6:00
A look ahead:
April 7 - National Assistant Principals’ Week
April 12-21 - Spring Break
April 22 - Miss Eastern
April 28 - Band Booster Meeting
May 3 - Prom
May 5 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5- AP Testing begins
May 7 - School Nurse Appreciation Day
May 8 - School Lunch Hero Day
May 18 - Spring Dance Concert
May 20 - Senior Breakfast/Walk the Halls
May 26 - Memorial Day Holiday
May 29 - Athletic Awards at 6:00
May 30 - Senior Awards at 9:30
June 2-6 - Exam Week
June 5 - Graduation Practice
June 7 - Graduation
As always, thank you for your continued support. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.