January 30, 2015
Calendar for Upcoming Week:
For a real-time calendar click on: http://easternhs.org/calendar
Friday, January 30
Swimming - V - CAL
2:30pm Senior Class Officers Meeting - Conference Room
4:30pm Boys Basketball - Fr - @ Southern (away)
5:45pm Boys Basketball - JV - @ Southern (away)
6:30pm Ice Hockey - V - St. X @ Iceland (away)
7:00pm Boys Basketball - V - @ Southern (away)
Saturday, January 31
Track @ UK Wildcat Classic
8:00am Cheer Competition- Small and Large Gym
1:00pm Bowling - Team Regionals - Ten Pin Lanes
3:00pm Boys Basketball - F - vs Collins (home)
4:30pm Boys Basketball - JV - vs Collins (home)
6:00pm Boys Basketball - V - vs Collins (home)
Monday, February 2
2:30pm Mock Trial Practice - Room 339
6:00pm Track Parent Meeting - Large Gym
Tuesday, February 3
7:05am Common Ground - Multi-Purpose Room
2:30pm Ping Pong Club - Multi-Purpose Room
4:30pm Boys Basketball - F - @ Oldham County (away)
6:00pm Boys Basketball - JV - @ Oldham County (away)
7:30pm Boys Basketball - V - @ Oldham County (away)
Wednesday, February 4
7:00am FCA - Multi-Purpose Room
8:00am Shadow Day
2:30pm Asian Arts and Culture Club - Room 140
2:30pm Choir - Auditorium
2:30pm Mock Trial Practice - Room 339
2:30pm Art Club - Room G-2
3:00pm Cheerleading - Multi-Purpose Room
4:30pm Boys Basketball - Fr - vs Seneca (home)
5:00pm Girls Basketball - JV - vs Waggener & Doss @ Waggener (away)
5:00pm Wrestling - V - Fern Creek Quad @ Fern Creek (away)
5:45pm Boys Basketball - JV - vs Seneca & Male (home)
Thursday, February 5
2:30pm Spanish Club - Multi-Purpose Room
6:00pm Boys Basketball - Fr - vs Iroquois (home)
Friday, February 6
9:00am UPS School to Work Meeting
2:30pm Senior Class Officers Meeting - Conference Room
6:00pm Girls Basketball - JV - vs Butler (home)
7:30pm Girls Basketball - V - vs Butler (home)
Saturday, February 7
ACT National Test Date
Swimming - V - Brown Bear Classic
Wrestling - V - Mustang Inv. @ North Oldham (away)
6:00pm Girls Basketball - V - @ Ballard (away)
7:30pm Boys Basketball - V - @ Ballard (away)
JCPS Prepares for Annual Comprehensive School Survey
(Louisville, KY) January 28, 2015 — The Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) District will conduct their annual
Comprehensive School Survey (CSS) from February 2 – March 13, 2015. The CSS is provided annually to all staff, all
parents, and students in grades 4–12 for the purpose of collecting data concerning academic indicators, school
community, service, environment, safety, and employee job satisfaction.
Students in grades 4–12 will complete the CSS at school during the school day. All parents/guardians who have
registered for Parent Portal will receive an e-mail with a link directing them to the Data Management
Survey Tool (DMST) where they can complete the survey. Parents who do not have computer access or an e-mail
account will be provided with a paper-and-pencil survey. Schools are being asked to provide parents with access to the
school’s computer lab to complete their survey online. Parents are encouraged to complete the CSS to ensure that their
feedback are part of the district’s decision-making process.
JCPS employees with district e-mail accounts will receive an e-mail that contains a link to the staff surveys on the DMST.
Employees who do not have a district e-mail account and/or a computer will be provided access to DMST to complete
their survey. Utilizing the DMST will allow parents and staff to complete their surveys in a faster, more efficient manner.
We want to assure you these surveys are completely anonymous.
The CSS is a valuable district resource in identifying specific needs and successfully crafting strategies to ensure student
success. The district uses the annual CSS data for a variety of purposes including:
• Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP) development;
• Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) development;
• Strategic planning, policy making, and benchmarking processes; and
• Formative evaluation of programs, projects, innovations, and grants.
The Jefferson County Board of Education mandated the CSS be conducted on an annual basis, beginning with the 1996–
97 school year. The CSS supports the Board’s goals of (1) increased learning, (2) graduation and beyond, (3) stakeholder
involvement/engagement, and (4) safe, resourced, supported, and equipped schools.
Best Buddies Friendship Walk
The third annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk will take place on Sunday, March 29, 2015 from 1pm to 4pm at Seneca
Park (Louisville, Kentucky). Mark your calendar to walk for friendship & inclusion with us! Also, we are asking supporters
to sign up to walk at www.bestbuddieskentucky.org/walk .
Please 'click' on Best Buddies of Eastern High School and join our team today!
Project Graduation Pizza Fest Fundraiser
Please help support your SENIORS and Project Graduation! All you have to do is eat pizza! Who doesn't love pizza?? If
you have been to Johnny Brusco's you know how good it is . . . and if you haven't, then come find out how delicious their
pizza, calzones, meatball hoagies and other food is!! Johnny Brusco’s will generously be donating 20% of the total spent
on food and beverage ALL DAY long on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd to Project Graduation. You must have the
coupon attached: http://easternhs.org/parents/bruscos.pdf . You can also find coupons Student Services at school or
in the Bookstore! Johnny Brusco's is located in Norton Commons at 10600 Meeting Street, Prospect KY 40059. THANK
YOU in advance for supporting Project Graduation and Johnny Brusco’s.
Project Graduation Volunteer Meeting
The Project Graduation Volunteer Committee is meeting at 6pm Thursday, February 5 th at 6pm. We’ll meet in the
conference room at the RE/MAX realty office at 10525 Timberwood Circle. If you haven’t come yet – especially if you
HAVE A SENIOR – please come find out what we are doing and perhaps you can find a way to contribute time, items,
money or ideas. No RSVP needed. If you have questions please contact Skip Hahnert at [email protected] or 502
494 1897.
PTSA Scholarship – Membership Deadline
Seniors planning to apply for one of this year’s PTSA sponsored college scholarships MUST be members of the PTSA to be
eligible. The eligibility deadline for membership is February 28. Information on the scholarship application process itself
will be forthcoming in early March. To join the PTSA costs only $5, and you can join by sending your name and money to
the PTSA bookstore. Your membership dues help support all of the initiatives of the PTSA here at Eastern, and District-,
State-, and Nation-wide.
For Juniors:
Juniors -- UPS representative will be at Eastern on February 6th for a presentation on their UPS school –to work
program. Any junior interested in co-op for UPS next year as a senior should attend. There is a sign-up sheet on Mrs.
Hamilton’s door to attend.
Juniors -- If you are interested in applying for Murray State University Commonwealth Honors Academy, please
see Mrs. Hamilton. Commonwealth Honors Academy is a challenging 3 week academic, social and personal growth
summer program for outstanding high school students who have completed their junior year. The only cost is a $195.00
tuition-processing fee. Fee is waived for students who are on a fee waiver. The program will be held at Murray State
June 6th -27th. Upon successful completion of the program students will receive 6 hours of university studies credit, have
the opportunity to take 3 hours of tuition-free courses at Murray State during their senior year, and be awarded a fouryear $2000.00 per year housing scholarship at Murray State. In order to qualify for the academy, students must have
completed the junior year of high school, composite score of approximately 25 or equivalent on the SAT, PSAT, or PLAN ,
and a 3.5 GPA on the 4.0 scale. Students should see their counselor, Mrs. Hamilton for an application. Application
deadline is March 1, 2015.
The Distinguished Young Women of Louisville Scholarship Program (formerly known as Louisville’s Junior Miss)
will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015. There will be an informative orientation for potential participants on Sunday,
February 15th. This program is for junior girls and is not a beauty pageant. The participants will be judged in an
interview, scholastic achievement, self-expression, fitness and a 90 – second talent presentation. The program offer both
cash scholarships, as well as individual scholarships. Last year more than $250,000 in college scholarships were
awarded. If interested, students should see their counselor, Ms. Hamilton, for an application. All applications must be
received by February 11th to the Distinguished Young Women of Louisville Committee.
Scholastics Art and Writing Competition
Below is a list of students that won awards in the Scholastics Art and Writing Competition. It is tough competition and
our art students did really well. Their work will be on display at Gheens and the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft.
Scholastics Art and Writing Results:
Gold Key Winners Moving on to Nationals:
Sedona Barney “Elegant “Photography
Sedona Barney ““Feminism” Photography
Sedona Barney “Print for Chloe” Photography
Mariah Creak “Comparison” Photography
Mariah Creak “Abandoned” Photography
Gavin Duvall “Braless” Photography
Cara Hare “L’espirit De La Bleu” Digital Art
Silver Key Winners:
Emily Baete “Smashed” Digital Art
Sarah Carney “Waverly” Fashion
Sarah Carney “Sunset” Photography
Sarah Carney “Oculus” Mixed Media
Gavin Duvall “Free” Photography
Lily Edwards “White Teeth” Silver Key Portfolio
Emma Garness “People Cartwheel” Sculpture
Emily Hamm “Chicago Streets” Photography
Madelyn Jordan “Sunflower” Photography
Marissa Lemonis ‘Layers of Words”Fashion
Hannah Thompson “Architecture” Digital Art
Hannah Thompson “Twisted Tails” Photography
Honorable Mention:
Sedona Barney “Mystic” Photography
Sedona Barney “Tiptoe” Digital Art
Sarah Carney “Hannah” Mixed Media
Sarah Carney ‘I Am” Photography
Sarah Carney “Street Life” Art Portfolio
Mariah Creak “Pay Attention” Photography
Mariah Creak “Spider” Photography
Celine Fone “Portrait of an Artist” Sculpture
Emma Garness “The Toothpick Village” Sculpture
Cara Hare “Package to Falk” Digital Art
Kayla Jayaweera “New Swan” Photography
Hannah Thompson “Pure” Photography
Rachel Wiley “No Man’s Land” Photography
Rachel Wiley Mending Our Mistakes” Mixed Media
Trey Moses Named Penn Station Player of the Month
WLKY and Penn Station presented boys basketball player Trey Moses with their Player of the Month award. The
presentation will be featured on WLKY in February.
Winter Homecoming Dance – February 21
The dance will be held on February 21 from 8pm to 11pm. It is open to Eastern students only and dress is semi-formal.
An explanation of the dress requirements is listed below.
Band Trivia Night – March 6
Marching Band Trivia Night on March 6, 2015 from 6:30-9:30pm in the EHS Cafeteria.
$10 per person if pre-registered by 2/27/15; $15 after. Tables of 8-10. Bring your own table or join others to make a
complete table. Silent Auction, Door Prizes, Split The Pot.
Please contact Michelle Bruner for more information. [email protected] or 502-767-2339.
Drama Spring 2015 Ten Minute Plays
(All plays are listed alphabetically)
Pre-show: Gotcha by Maddison Fuller, Kylia Harris, Kaley Jochim, and Taylor Kaelin
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99 Steps Back by Kylia Harris
Cut by Kaley Jochim
The Dinner by Kristen Nally
Failed to Connect to Server by Kaitlyn Hill
Leaf and Gum by Peyton Bland
The Necklace by Taylor Kaelin
Working Title by Ben Adams, Peyton Bland, Jenna Cahill, and Wyatt Gross
Sandra by Emma Bryan, Honorable Mention in Actors Theatre 2014 New Voices Contest
Honorable Mention
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Craic with the Coffin by Wyatt Gross
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The Elves by Kristen Nally, Morgan Perry, Dustin Thurmes, and Gabrielle Wiljhelm
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Finding the Right Night Stand by Maddison Fuller
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High School Never Ends by Anath Genus, Kaitlyn Hill, Julia Nitishin, and Ally Robinson
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Numerous Affairs by Morgan Perry
Performances will be in late April in the Auditorium.
Operation Parent Spring Courses
Operation Parent is offering courses on the topics of anxiety, social media, depression, tech talk and compassionate
parenting in the months of February through April. For more information:
http://easternhs.org/parents/operationparentspring2015.pdf
Project Graduation
Did you get a retail gift card over the holidays that you don’t need? One for a restaurant? For gas? How about a coupon
book? A pair of earbuds? A flash drive? An iPad? A car? We are looking for donations of items, small and large, as
door prizes for our seniors at Project Graduation this year. Please consider donating items to benefit our Senior
Class. (Your employer may have items as well. We’ll also take cash – and do the shopping for you!)
Donations can be sent in to school, attention Project Graduation, and turned in at the office or at the PTSA
Bookstore. They can also be mailed: the address is Project Graduation 2015, Eastern High School, 12400 Old Shelbyville
Road, Middletown KY, 40243. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Skip Hahnert at 502
494 1897 or [email protected].
Thank you ALL for your generous support of the Class of 2015. GO EAGLES!!
Stress and Anxiety Support Class
A Teen/Childhood Stress and Anxiety support class will be offered from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 10, at Sallie
Phillips Durrett Auditorium. JCPS Guidance Services and Operation Parent offer the free class, and the first 50 families in
attendance will receive a free copy of the Operation Parent Handbook. Participants will explore the causes of anxiety,
current trends, and how parents/guardians can help children navigate their feelings. For more information, click here or
call 485-6781.
From the Senior Counselor:
As of January 19, 25% of Eastern Seniors had completed their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Kentucky
Educational Television (KET) will host a LIVE financial aid call-in show next Monday evening, January 26, at 9:00 PM
EST. Financial aid experts from Kentucky’s colleges and universities, and KHEAA, will be available to provide important
information and field questions from viewers. More information is available at
http://www.ket.org/educationmatters/. Families of seniors are encouraged to take a look!
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
[email protected] 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 [email protected] 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
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SBDM Parent Representatives
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.
Questions concerning SBDM? Jeff Riddle - [email protected] and Skip Hahnert – [email protected]
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 Stephanie Horne –
[email protected]
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