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Duluth East High School

January/February 2018

If your student is struggling, there are various tutoring opportunities available.

We have recently updated the Career Center’s Tutor Information on our website, under

Counseling. We have student tutors here at East as well as private adult tutors. Our

Tutor Information includes options at Lake Superior College, UMD and several private

tutors. We hope this proves helpful.

ON-CAMPUS TUTORS

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY TUTORS are available at East High School during

WIN Monday through Friday in Room 2045, with various teachers, and during

Saturday School.

OTHER TUTORING RESOURCES

LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE

Free tutors PSEO and CITS juniors and seniors via the LSC Learning Center.

Appointments are recommended. Call (218)733-5927 or (218)733-7671 for

more information.

UMD TUTOR CENTER

Students can use walk-in service free of charge. Call (218)726-6248 for

additional information or 2nd floor library: Monday through Thursday 8:00

A.M.—9:00 P.M.; Fridays 8:00 A.M.—2:00 P.M.

NOTE: you must be 18 or older to be tutored by UMD staff and students.

TUTORS FOR HIRE

ANDREA BUVARP — (218)626-2940 or email ambuva@century link.net

She was a prior math teacher at East and will tutor all math topics. Fee $20/hr.

BILL BAILEY — (218)724-8487

He will tutor pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, calculus, physics and

Chemistry. Fee: $35/60min session.

STEVE HIGHLAND — (218)724-7990 or email: shighlan@charter.net

He will tutor physics and math. Fee: $30/hr

TERESA ENGELMANN — (218) 221-6669 or email: ttengelmann@live.com

She will tutor math and ACT preparation Fee: $40-50/hr

Tutor Information

History Day Opportunity

It’s not too late to consider completing a History Day project. Last year 21 students from

East qualified for the state competition located on the U of M campus. Every Wednesday during

WIN in room 2002 (Ms. Nachbar) students can work with community expert Ms. DeNio on their

projects. The cost is $15 to enter the UMD regional competition Saturday, March 3, for a chance

to qualify for state.

This year’s theme is Conflict & Compromise

If you think your students would be interested in competing, check out the following History

Day website, encourage them to sign up for WIN, and/or stop by and talk with Ms. Nachbar.

Here’s to making history!

DULUTH EAST HIGH SCH OOL Page 2

FROM YOUR CAREER CENTER by Sandra Rich, Career Center Co-Coordinator

East High School’s Career Center is available to all students and parents to help with career choices. You

can get information and your questions answered about two and four-year colleges, specialty trade programs,

private career schools and military schools. The Career Center also has career/ occupational information.

There are computer sites that look at schools across the nation and links to scholarship and financial aid

opportunities. You can get help in writing resumes, completing applications and preparing for a job interview.

Highlights of our web page include the following links:

Personality/Interest Inventories College/Technical Directories Study Abroad

Job Search College Advice & Searches Duluth Area Scholarships

Career Exploration College Applications Scholarship Search Engines

Military Information College ACT/SAT Testing Financial Aid/FAFSA

Use our web page to access an internet resource for college & career planning only available through East’s

subscription: On the Career Center web page, look for the tab titled MCIS (MN Career Information System)

User Name: dulutheast Password: 2005

You will find the Career Center as soon as you enter the building in room 1001, sandwiched between the

main office and the guidance office. Sandra Rich and Colleen Holliday, Career Center Coordinators, and 16

helpful parent volunteers are available Monday through Thursday from 9:00 to 4:00. Students and parents are

encouraged to stop in.

The Duluth East CAREER CENTER!

In early November East hosted Halvor Trucking

Lines in Mr. Rudolph’s 5th and 6th period classroom.

The representative spoke about his training and

current position as a truck driver.

Mr. Rudolph said, “It was a great opportunity for

my kids. A number of fathers were truck drivers with

a few kids wanting to pursue truck driving or heavy

equipment operation. The kids liked a discussion/

question/discussion format. The best part was being

able to tour the rig” (parked outside at the school

loading dock).

“The demand for truck drivers is high, almost

guaranteeing a job. Tuition is a low $2000 to $3500,

but it is usually reimbursed by a trucking company. I

believe an interested student could approach a

company, get hired pending graduation, then start a

job. Most starting drivers make $30-45,000; however

they cannot drive cross country until 21; our

surrounding states have that limit based on load and

experience.”

East hosts many Career Talks throughout the year

in classrooms and during WIN in the Career Center.

This is a great opportunity for students to learn first

hand what it takes to work in a certain occupation.

Happenings

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East High School Career Center

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH TIPS

You don’t have to be a 4.0 student or top athlete to get a

scholarship, but searching and applying for scholarships takes

time, effort and organization! Remember, if you succeed, you

will have free money for your education!

NEVER pay for a scholarship search! Find and use the

scholarship search engines that we have listed on the East High

Career Center webpage by clicking on “Scholarships &

Financial Aid.” We have links on the Career Center webpage

to the most reputable scholarship search websites such as

FastWeb, MeritAid, QuestBridge, SchoolSoup,

Scholarships.Com, etc.

Certain search sites allow you to BROWSE through lists of

scholarships without your providing any personal information

on yourself. These sites are helpful if you do not yet know your

senior class rank, GPA, and/or ACT scores (information that is

usually asked for). They are also helpful if you want to search

for scholarships by a certain category (e.g., nursing

scholarships, engineering scholarships, etc.).

Other sites ask that you set up an account. They will require

that you provide them with some profile information. Examples

of information that they might ask for:

Gender, race or ethnic background, citizenship

State, county, and city where you live

Email address

Name of your high school (East High School code is 240-

655)

Colleges you may apply to

Year in school

Grade point average, class rank

PSAT score, ACT or SAT score

All clubs and other organizations you belong to

Employers, past and present

Community service and volunteer activities you participate in

Family income

Whether your parents are veterans or currently active in any

branch of the Armed Forces or the National Guard

New scholarships continue to emerge throughout the year.

With this information about you, they can generate a list of

possible new scholarships applicable to you. They will then

email you with the new scholarships that seem to match the

information you provided. We recommend that you set up

accounts with two scholarship search sites just to see if they

cover different scholarships in their databases. DO NOT use a

site that requires you to pay for their service or provide

credit card information or a social security number!

Your search should include local scholarship funds like the

Alworth, Minnesota Power and those that are handled by

umbrella organizations like the Duluth-Superior Area

Community Foundation.

Scholarships offered by the college you plan to attend can be

your prime area of funding. Be sure to let the admissions office

of the schools you have applied to know that you want to be

considered for any scholarships you might be eligible for. Ask

them if there are any special forms or applications that you must

complete. For a music scholarship, you will probably need to

submit a personal recording as well as apply for an audition

through the school’s music department.

Although the internet makes it easier for you to find out

about scholarships, it does the same for thousands of other

students who will be in competition with you for the same

scholarships. With this in mind, your odds of success improve

if you choose to apply for scholarships that are more focused.

Examples: eligible only if you live in Minnesota; or plan to

study nursing; or participated in golf; or have a high GPA; or

are of Italian descent; or have a volunteer resume; or

parent/grandparent is a postal worker.

Once you have the names of scholarships you might be

eligible for, check the eligibility criteria very carefully. If you

meet ALL the criteria, then be sure to fill out all parts of the

application. Follow the instructions carefully. Sometimes

financial information from your parents may be needed if the

scholarship has a financial need component. Be sure to submit

the application before the deadline date. Applications are first

weeded out because of lateness, messiness and/or

incompleteness, no matter how qualified the applicant is! If an

essay is required, ask your English teacher or someone who

writes well to proofread your essay before you submit it. Let

your personality shine in your writing, but answer the question

they ask and be honest. If the scholarship requires a

recommendation from someone, be sure they submit their letter

on time and thank them for their help. Keep a copy of

everything for your records in a file at home.

*NOTE: If you receive a scholarship from any source, BE

SURE to write a formal thank you note to the scholarship

committee. ALSO, BE SURE TO NOTIFY THE EAST

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT OF ANY AND ALL

SCHOLARSHIPS THAT YOU RECEIVE AS THEY WANT TO

KEEP THAT ON RECORD.

Scholarships East High School Scholarship Bulletin

The Career Center puts out a Scholarship Bulletin approximately every 3-4 weeks. New scholarships continue to come out

throughout the year as the deadlines of others expire. Seniors and their parents can find the list of active scholarships on the East

website under Counseling. There are also paper copies available in the Career Center. For more guidance about scholarship

searching we have included our...

DULUTH EAST HIGH SCH OOL Page 4

If your son or daughter is planning to attend college

next fall, it’s a good idea to file your Free Application for

Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Information from the

FAFSA is used to determine your eligibility for federal

student aid programs—grants, loans and work-study.

Most financial aid is given out on a first-come, first-

served basis. Don't wait to get

started. There is a March 1, 2018,

priority deadline for submitting the

completed FAFSA if your student

has applied for some of the local

scholarships (such as Duluth

Superior Area Community

Foundation scholarships). Note

that as of 2016, you can use the

previous year’s income tax

information for the upcoming year

of school. This means in the fall of

2017, when many scholarships

open, you can submit applications based on 2016 tax

information.

Federal financial aid is available for students

attending four-year or two-year, public or private, career

or trade schools. The aid is intended to cover school

expenses such as tuition, room and board, books and

other supplies, and transportation. Most students receive

the aid because of financial need.

Students can receive financial aid in the form of grants,

loans or work-study. Grants are financial awards that do

not have to be repaid. Examples include Pell Grants and

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants.

Student Loans often subsidized by

the federal or state government and

may carry much lower interest

rates, but make sure you

understand any repayment

stipulations. Work-study provides

jobs, usually on campus, so

students can help pay for education

expenses.

The first thing you must do before

filling out the FAFSA paperwork is

to apply for a FSA ID number.

You and your student must each get one. This is

basically your electronic signature. Go to

StudentAid.gov/fsaid

Upon receiving your FSA ID number, go to fafsa.gov.

It may help to download and print the FAFSA Worksheet

first. This allows you to collect on paper all the necessary

$$$ Gear Up for Financial Aid $$$

The spirit of giving is alive and well at East. Students were

excited as they read the snowman gift tags on our Giving Tree

and chose a child’s name. Some students picked out multiple

names and make it a family shopping project every year. Each

tag had a child’s name, age and gift suggestions. These gift

requests came from our local contacts who speak with the

children’s parents to ensure the gifts are “just right.”

As you read this, the staff and parent volunteers in East’s

Career Center have sorted and prepared the brightly wrapped

gifts for delivery to needy children in our community. For

many of us at East, local poverty may seem invisible. The fact

is that many families in our community have a hard time making

ends meet and the holidays are especially tough. For some of

their kids, the gift they received from our Giving Tree was all

they will receive this holiday season.

The happy gift recipients this year were children whose

names were submitted from Stowe, Washington Early

Childhood Family Education, Washington Headstart (for

children of homeless families) and Women’s Transitional

Housing at City Center.

Listen to what a parent

of one of the recipients had

to say last year:

“I wanted to thank you

so much for helping with the giving tree at Stowe Elementary. It

was a blessing this year. I ended up having back surgery and

was recovering from that. The gifts my kids received were

great!”

Another parent said, “Words could never express how

thankful I am for helping my kids!”

Learning to “give back” is important. The response and

generosity of our East High students (and staff) has been

awesome. We are so proud of East High School!

A heartfelt thanks from the East Career Center to all who

have contributed to another successful Giving Tree Project!

20th Annual Career Center Giving Tree Project Brings Out the Best in Our East

DU LUT H E AS T HI GH S CH OOL Page 5

Now is the time for ACTION! Just ask a senior parent.

Time goes by quickly.

Here are some things to do NOW:

Make a list of colleges to consider.

Use our Career Center web page and the other college

resources in the Career Center.

Make plans to VISIT COLLEGES when THEIR college classes are in session.

GREAT OPTIONS: * Winter Recess February 19-23 * Spring Break April 2-6

GOOD IDEA = pre-arrange for your tours by going to the colleges’ websites. If you don’t see

“Visit Campus” right on their homepage, you’ll usually find “Visit Us” or “Schedule a Visit” under

“Admissions” or “Prospective Students.”

DOCUMENT YOUR VISITS so you will remember what you saw, who you met, and what you

liked and did not like about each campus. Stop by the Career Center and pick up a ‘college visit’

checklist to help assist you when visiting colleges.

IF YOU ARE IN THE AREA OF A COLLEGE AND HAVE NOT PLANNED A VISIT, you can

still preview a college with a quick look-around on your own. If it looks like a good potential choice,

arrange to come back for a full tour on another day.

Look for the right fit! The right college is a very individual choice.

Plan to take the ACT next spring.

Register by March 9 for the April 6 test * Register by May 4 for the June 1 test

Plan for taking it twice. Odds are your score will increase. Even if it is only by one

point, this can mean more free money from some colleges. (ACT Writing section only

needs to be taken once.)

COME TO THE CAREER CENTER FOR PRACTICE TESTS & PREP BOOKS.

ALL JUNIORS WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE THE ACT (with

writing), ON April 24 at East. There will be a charge.

Parents of JUNIORS!

Jump-start College Planning

DULUTH EAST HIGH SCH OOL Page 6

FROM YOUR ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR By Shawn Roed, Duluth East Director of Student Activities shawn.roed@isd709.org

Academic Eligibility — NEW in 2017-18 At the conclusion of each grading period, a student cannot have an F on report card and must not have a “U” in

conduct given by the administration.

If a student earns an F on report card, the student is ineligible at least the first FOUR weeks of the next grade period

(as described below).

Ineligibility Status

Report card issuance day is the Monday starting the second week of the marking period.

Ineligibility is described as a period of time in which the student may practice but not participate in

activities/games/contests.

Grades will be reviewed the Friday of the fourth week of the marking period. The student must have no F’s and no

administrative “U” in conduct on that day to gain eligibility.

For consecutive grade period violations, a student is ineligible to participate until the issuance of the next report

card.

Ineligibility is described as a time the student may continue to practice but may not participate in varsity games or

contests.

Winter 2017-18:

Eligibility review date for students who failed a class in Quarter 1: December 1

End of 2nd grade period – January 19 (All grades checked when report cards are issued)

Eligibility review date for students who failed a class end of Semester 1: February 16

End of 3rd grade period – March 30 (All grades are checked when report cards are issued.)

Spring 2018:

Eligibility review date for students who failed a class in Quarter 3: May 4

End of 4th grade period – June 7 (All grades are checked when report cards are issued.)

Fall 2018:

Eligibility review date for students who failed a class in Quarter 4 of the previous school year: September 28

Note: If a student failed a class the previous school year and/or credits do not meet district guidelines, completion of

summer school course(s) may help student gain eligibility.

DU LUT H E AS T HI GH S CH OOL Page 7

Staying Eligible with the MSHSL Student and Parents must understand that all behavior and chemical eligibility rules apply. Your

role in stressing the value of following these rules cannot be

overstated.

Chemical/Alcohol Violation (MSHSL Bylaw 205)

Consumption OR Possession = Same for MSHSL

Good Standing – Good Behavior (MSHSL Bylaw 206)

Social Media = Same as In Person

In effect year round (including summer and off-season.)

Carry over from school year to school year.

Carry over from sport/activity to sport/activity.

Are applied to MSHSL violations that occur anywhere and any- time.

Honesty Policy If the student athlete does not notify their coach, AD, or Principal within 48 hours after the violation, the student

shall serve a longer penalty. Summer and off-season are INCLUDED!

Physical exam dated after JUNE 1 of your 7th grade and 10th grade year in school. Physical must be on file in the

Activities Office at East HS.

All Foreign Exchange, International, and Transfer Students must see the AD prior to any participation.

Winter Tryout Information – TBA – Check the East Activities Website

Online Registration - https://sites.google.com/a/isd709.org/district/activities-registration

Online Registration must be completed with parent and student

Trouble shooting guide is linked on the main registration page

Fees

must be in by first contest – No Fee = No Play/Practice (on East Website)

can only be paid AFTER players have been entered onto a roster, usually a few days after practice starts

Free Lunch = Free, Reduced Lunch = $25 (You must be enrolled in the F/R lunch program)

****Sophomores MUST have a current physical on file dated after June 1st

****Grades 7 – 9 must have a current physical on file in the Activities Office, drop off a copy!

Physicals must clear student athlete for participation - *No physical = No Play (Tryouts included)

All participants must reside in the Duluth East attendance district.

All exchange or transfer students must be cleared by the MSHSL and the East Activities office prior to ANY

participation! Stop in the Activities office for more information! Contact Gail Campbell in the Activities Office with

questions at 336-8845x2147!

DULUTH EAST HIGH SCH OOL Page 8

Contact Information Duluth East Coach Contact Information: www.mshsl.org

Schedules and East Calendar: www.eastgreyhounds.com

Season Passes and Individual Game Ticket Sales: https://statechamps.com

Forms/fees/physical/online registration questions: Ph: (218) 336-8845 ext. 2147 Fax: (218) 336-8856

gail.campbell@isd709.org

Gail Campbell – AD Assistant/Treasurer — 336-8845 x2145 – gail.campbell@isd709.org

Danette Seboe – Principal — 218-336-8845 ext.2140 danette.seboe@isd709.org

Jon Flaa- Assistant Principal — 218-336-8845 ext 2327 jon.flaa@isd709.org

Jennie Koelling – ATC/R (Athletic Trainer) 393-3709 jennie.koelling@essentiahealth.org

Websites

East Online Athletic School Store www.eastgreyhoundslockerroom.com

East Activities Home Page http://duluth-east.isd709.org/activities

Google Duluth East Activities Online Activities Calendar – Updated Daily – www.eastgreyhounds.com

Online Registration https://sites.google.com/a/isd709.org/district/activities-registration

MSHSL — www.mshsl.org — Schedules/Coach Contact/State Tourney Info/Rules/etc.

Tis the Season for Weather-Related Issues!

Two Hour Late Start

ISD 709 website: www.ISD709.org

Television: KBJR – TV6, KDLH – TV3, WDIO-

TV10, KQDS-TV21

Radio: KDAL 610 AM – 95.7 FM, WEBC 560 AM,

WSCN 100.5 FM, KQDS 1490 AM – 94.9 FM

Duluth News Tribune Website:

www.duluthnewstribune.com

A Two Hour Late Start means...

K-12 Schools start two hours later and dismiss at their

regular times

Buses pick up students two hours later

K-12 afternoon activities and athletics will be held.

School day weather cancellation = NO GAME

or Practice allowed

Travel Policy We expect kids to ride the bus – Riding the bus is a part of the “team” experience. Win/lose.

Travel Release for emergencies-→ Forms on Website/outside AD office

Students must ride with THEIR parent

Students may not drive to away events except to Hermantown, Proctor, Superior, and Duluth.

Coach or Activities Office can sign off

NEW: Get your GREYHOUND GEAR!

DULUTH EAST GREYHOUNDS LOCKER ROOM

Athletic wear for sports teams

State Tournament shirts and apparel

Custom online option for parents and players

East Online Athletic School Store www.eastgreyhoundslockerroom.com

DU LUT H E AS T HI GH S CH OOL Page 9

Please note:

The Greyhound

Newspaper is the

student-run newspaper

for the school.

The publication you are

reading now is the

Greyhound Reader, a

newsletter that is sent

electronically and

posted on the school’s

website for families of

East students.

Sponsorship of The Greyhound Please support The Greyhound, a student created newspaper publication at East HS since 1954. We are

completely a self-sufficient organization. Our printing is done locally, and we receive no monies from the school

district. Therefore, your support of our education and endeavors is crucial. Please consider being a sponsor.

Option One - $40: Newspaper sponsor without mailed subscription Your name will appear in the newspaper as a sponsor. This does not include a mailed subscription of the

newspaper.

Name(s) (as it/they will appear in the paper)______________________________________________

Address________________________________________

City, State, Zip__________________________________

Phone__________________

Amount of Donation $_____

Option Two - $60: Donate $60 or more and we will mail each issue to you. Your name will appear in the newspaper as a sponsor, and you will receive a home delivery subscription of

The Greyhound.

Name(s) (as it/they will appear in the paper)______________________________________________

Address________________________________________

City, State, Zip__________________________________

Phone__________________

Amount of Donation $_____

Thank you for your support!

Please make checks payable to: Duluth East Greyhound Newspaper

Please mail your sponsorship to:

The Greyhound Staff

c/o Stu Sorenson @ Duluth East High School

301 N. 40th Ave. E.

Duluth, MN 55804

or bring to East High School and leave in Stu Sorenson’s mailbox.

The Greyhound Newspaper A Duluth East High School Student Publication Since 1954

DULUTH EAST HIGH SCH OOL Page 10

MAILING ADDRESS HERE

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID Duluth, MN

Duluth Public Schools

215 North First Avenue East

Duluth, MN 55802

Deadlines for the 2017-2018

Greyhound Reader:

Feb. 12

Apr. 9

Please send submissions as email

attachments in Microsoft Word (.doc) or

Rich Text Format documents (.rtf) or

share through Google Drive. Attach any

picture or clip art with your submissions.

Each issue takes approximately 4-5

weeks from submission to delivery.

Please plan accordingly.

The Greyhound Reader

Heidi L. Bohlmann, editor

heidi.bohlmann@isd709.org Duluth East High School

301 N 40 Av E

Duluth MN 55804

Phone: 218-336-8845 x 2163

Fax: 218-336-8859

Feb. 5-9 Class Registration

Feb. 20-23 Winter Break; no school

Feb. 27 Parent/Teacher Conferences

Feb. 27 Construct Tomorrow Field Trip for sophomore class

Feb. 28 Junior Test Day

Mar. 5 Parent-Teacher Conferences

Mar. 19-23 Red & Grey Week

Mar. 14 FDLTCC Career & College Fair for sophomore class

*Note: See East’s website for the most current calendar.

Important Dates