Week of May 31, 2021
Happy Memorial Day! We hope our families have enjoyed the long weekend. As we turn the page on the year and begin our last week of school, we are excited to celebrate our graduating Seniors. Many of our Seniors have been "lifelong Eagles," and we look forward to Thursday night finally getting to recognize them as a group!
Please follow your HOUSE admin's newsletters and info about the coming week. Each HOUSE has different plans, and you want to be connected. If you have questions about an activity, please start with your child's teacher.
State-required testing is complete. A massive shoutout to our families, staff, and especially our students. This team effort allowed us to complete the testing, and now we can move forward with plans for the next school year!
Chromebook Returns – As we close out the year, we need to collect the School Chromebooks from our families. We need to collect ALL Chromebooks that our families have used. We need to clean, repair, and update the Chromebooks to get them ready for next year.
Dropoff dates and times are as follow:
Device Drop off - Drive-thru:
Location: HS entrance off Industrial Drive - Under the Awning/Overhang (Staff Lot).
Times: 8:00 -1000 am and 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Dates: May 24th- 27th and June 1st-3rd
- DO NOT EXIT your car – staff will be on hand to help
- Make sure you return the Chromebook and the Charger
- Make sure your child's name is on / with the Chromebook
The staff will have extra-large ZIPLOCK bags for you to place the Chromebook in.
** Your child can also return their Chromebook to their teacher on their last day on campus – Please follow HOUSE admin instructions.
Emergency Broadband / Internet Option for families in need – This is a resource from NCDPI to help families with internet services. Please click on the link
Emergency Broadband for Families
2021-22 School Year:
Plan – We will return to campus for 100% face-to-face instruction. This is what we do best, and we are ready for ALL students to return to campus! The State is not requiring a remote option and we are focusing our resources on a total return.
Face Coverings – At this time, we do not know if face coverings will be required. With younger students not being vaccinated, many experts are forecasting that face coverings will still be needed in schools. We will follow the DHHS requirements. Please understand we will update you as we receive new guidance.
SEL – Social Emotional Learning – We know that many students will face new hurdles as they return to school. We are working on plans to help all students make a safe transition back to the school environment. Experts continue to talk about the increase in anxiety among young people. Please take the time to speak with your children about returning to school and what they feel they need. By having the conversations now, you will help their transition back. We are here to help if you need resources.
Calendar – a copy of the 2021-22 Calendar is attached.
First Day of School – The first day of school is July 28, 2021. EVERYONE must be present on the first day. Attendance is directly attached to our funding, so please plan accordingly!!!
Board Election Information - The EWA Board of Directors will elect Directors for two (2) expiring seats (terms are ending June 2021) at its regular meeting on June 8 at 7:30 pm in the Baker Center (inside the High School). Any person interested in applying for a Board seat should submit a current resume or bio, along with interest and vision for EWA. Submittals should include contact information and shall be delivered via electronic mail to stephanie.hall@eastwakeacademy.org. A question-and-answer session will be held before the board meeting from 6:00–7:00 pm on June 8 in the Baker Center (NCDHHS COVID-19 safety protocols are required).
Link to information on the website: Board Election Information Returning to EWA – This has been a challenging year for families and teachers for many reasons. Much has been asked of you, your family, and the school. As a school, we have tried to navigate the COVID storm and support our students in the best ways we could. It has indeed been a balancing act. We look forward to the future and the start of the 2021-22 school year. We know our return will not be back to so-called "normal," but it will be back to what we do best – Face to Face instruction. We plan to be 100% back on campus! We will take what we have learned during COVID and continue to improve as a school. We will never deviate from our mission to do what is best for kids!
We look forward to having everyone back for next year!
As you reflect on the school year, if you decide not to return to EWA for the 2021-22 school year, please let us know ASAP to help you with your child's school record transfer and help another family make their transition to EWA! Please contact Kim Campbell if you have enrollment or withdrawal questions. kcampbell@eastwakeacademy.org