Senior Academy Announcements
November 13, 2020
Good Morning Senior Academy!
HS PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
TODAY RE-ENROLLMENT 2021 – 2022: The 2021 - 2022 school year's re-enrollment began November 9 at 8:00 am and ends November 23 at noon. Please do not wait until the deadline to start. Please contact Mrs. Campbell TODAY if you cannot access the PowerSchool Parent Portal (kcampbell@eastwakeacademy.org). Again, the deadline for Re-enrollment is November 23 at noon. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
Records Request for Students: We understand that some families will explore other educational opportunities for their child, and we support that right. Please let us know what you may need for your exploration, and we will help. But be advised: (By Law) if East Wake Academy receives a formal record request from another school for your child, that child will be withdrawn from East Wake Academy for the following school year (2021 - 2022). East Wake Academy's receipt of the request is final and out of our hands legally. Please be in contact with Mrs. Campbell so she can help you. Mrs. Campbell can be reached at kcampbell@eastwakeacademy.org.
High School Families: We have met with Strawbridge and finalized this year’s High School picture schedule dates. More details will be coming. Please note that due to the limited time we have decided NOT to do K-11 Spring Dress Down Pictures this year.
- Wed. Jan. 27th - Sr. Tux & Drape
- Wed. Feb. 17th - Sr. Cap & Gown Pictures
- Wed. April 14th - Makeup pictures (Sr. Tux & Drape)
STUDENTS STAY UPDATED:
Students who will be eligible (14 ½ years old by Dec. 21) and interested in taking a Virtual Drivers Ed Class during our Winter break during Dec 21 - 23 and 28 and 29,.please reach out to Mrs. Ray at dray@eastwakeacademy.org ASAP to be added to the class list.
Drivers Eligibility Form: Students should have completed the Drivers Education class and driving portion in order to receive a Drivers Eligibility form. A Parent/Guardian will need to set up an appointment with Mrs. Campbell by email at kcampbell@eastwakeacademy.org to fill out, sign and pick up the student’s Drivers Eligibility Form prior to making an appointment at DMV. Reminder: HS office is open M-Th.
REMOTE SCHOOL:
If you are unable to be present for any of your ZOOM classes, contact your teacher by email TODAY - find out what you will miss in class and what needs to be completed in order to fulfill attendance and class assignment requirements for any Live Zooms missed.
Week Remote Schedule:
Monday-Thursday
1st – 9:00-10:00am
2nd – 10:15-11:15am
3rd – 11:30-12:30pm
Lunch – 12:30-1:30pm
4th – 1:45-2:45pm
Friday
1st – 9:00-9:45am
2nd – 10:00-10:45am
3rd – 11:00-11:45am
4th – 12:00-12:45pm
November Dates to Remembers;
- November 24 - Tuesday: No live instruction for ALL K-12 students
- November 25 – 27: Holiday / Thanksgiving Break
SPORTS:
Let’s congratulate the new 2020-2021 High School Cross Country team:
- Mara Bear
- Taliyah Hobson
- Grayson Warren
- Sean Hook
- Owen Schmidt
- Carsen Creech
- Ryan Halterman
- Brennan Mogilnicki
- Logan Williams
- Ty Danecki.
"High School basketball (9th-12th grade) have started optional workouts on the week of November 9th. Please click the link below to find the schedule. Upon arrival, you will go through a quick screening of questions and temperature check. Please have a mask on when arriving and departing from campus. Do not enter the gym until your workout time listed below. Thank you for your help in assuring the safety of all parties involved. "
High School Basketball Optional Workout Schedule
CLUBS:
EWA Incredible Workouts! Workouts will take place in the HS staff parking lot at 7:45am & 3:15pm on Wednesdays. Students must join REMIND 101 group in order to participate so Mrs. Naftel is aware of who will be in attendance (workout announcements will not be communicated by email). Join REMIND by sending a text to 81010 with message @ewapt
COUNSELOR’S CORNER: - Notes from Mrs. Naftel…
Hello Sophomores! I am excited to announce applications for HOBY (Hugh O'Briant Youth Leadership) are now being accepted! Since 1958 Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership has provided transformative leadership development training to positively impact the lives of thousands of high school students in the U.S. and abroad annually. This is an incredible opportunity to represent East Wake Academy and to grow as an individual. The student chosen will meet with leaders from around the globe and local community leaders as well. This is a fantastic networking opportunity. The event will take place June 11-13 2021.
Want to hear from an EWA student who has attended? Please feel free to contact: Mrs. Naftel
Interested students will need to do the following: 1) Write an essay in response to the following prompt: Describe the most rewarding and most challenging aspects of being a leader in your school and community. (Essay will be graded by the rubric attached) 2) Students will need recommendation letters from 2 references to be sent to Mrs. Naftel (via email snaftel@eastwakeacademy.org) to complete their applications. One recommendation must be a teacher from your 2020 Fall Semester class list. Applications are Due Monday, November 16 and the nomination will be decided Wednesday November 18th.
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