Finals Schedule (12/18- 12/20)
**REMINDER**
* Busses Will Run At Regular Times - 3:05
* Any student taking the bus must catch it here, they are not allowed to board at El Portal or any other Site.
* Students are not allowed at any other school site after school
* The library will be open for students to study for their finals.
****Winter Break****
Begins, Thursday Dec 21, 2023- Wednesday January 3, 2024
First day back to school, Thursday January 4. 2024
GSA- Please submit your signed permission forms to volunteer at the Astro animal shelter by the end of the week (Friday 12/15). Forms may be turned into Ms. Harrington in Room 15.
Winter formal is January 20, 2024, 8-11 pm. Tickets are limited. We will sell out. EHS Student and Guest (for non-EHS guests) contract forms are available now. You can find them in the hallway near the school office. Starting ticket prices will be $55 each through January 3, and will increase to $65 through January 17. DUE DATES: Guest forms are due January 10 by 3:30. Last day to buy all tickets is January 17 at 3:10 pm.
Link to pay for EHS Student Winter Formal Ticket online (once Contract paperwork is turned in): Winter Formal Ticket
Link to pay for non-EHS Guest Winter Formal Ticket online (once Guest paperwork is turned in): GUEST Winter Formal Ticket
It’s Holiday Spirit Week! In preparation for finals, ASB is hosting winter dress up days and activities. Check the instagram and bulletin page for reminders and updates.
Wednesday: Tacky Sweater/Fuzzy Socks
Thursday: PJ Day
Friday: Holiday Characters
Wellness Wednesday: PIT class invites you to take a brain break before finals week for Wellness Wednesday. Join us in Rm 7 during lunch today for some Holiday Coloring pages and Ornament decorating. Everyone is welcome!
Cougars Give Back: ASB is now collecting donations for the Modesto Gospel Mission, until this Friday, December 15th. If you’d like to donate toiletries, adult sized t-shirts, socks, or gloves, you can drop them off in front of Rm 7. Check the Instagram page for a full list of requested items to donate. Thank you!
EHS has Mountain Mike’s coupon books available now for $20 until THIS FRIDAY, December 15 We have 99 books left to sell. Our students and families can do this…Please buy or sell at least one book by December 15 for the club of your choice. They are good until 12/31/25 and have a FREE medium one-topping pizza coupon (valued at over $20), 10 BOGO free large pizza coupons, and more! GSA, Cheer, Digital Media Club, Photo Club, and ASB are all selling these coupon books. Use the link below to place your order:
ASB, DIGITAL MEDIA, PHOTO, GSA, CHEER
AP Exams are online. They are currently $112. You can use this link to get to the site to purchase your exams: AP Exam
Students interested in receiving tutoring in science or math? Please check the tutoring schedule and talk to your counselor if you have any questions about times and dates."
Science Tutoring
Mondays, Mr. Anserlian, Room 2, from 3:15 to 4:15
Tuesdays, Mr. Cohen, Room 26, from 3:15 to 4:15
Wednesday, Mr. Jones, Room 3, from 3:15 to 4:15
Math
Mondays and Wednesdays in room 31 from 3:15-4:15.
Thursdays, Mrs. Olsen, room 29 from 3:15 to 4:15
Attention FFA Members - Toys for Tots drive ends on the 15th, bring in a toy valued at $20 or more and earn an FFA point and an hour of community service. There will be a creed meeting today at lunch in Ms. Johnsons' room.
“For a better world, what would YOU do?”...is the topic. The Escalon Lions Club Speech Contest is full, but open to 2 alternate students. The contest date is tentatively scheduled for the evening of Thursday, February 1 or February 15. Participants can bring up to 2 guests. All participants will get a prize check ($100 for 1st place and $25 for all other participants) Dinner is typically provided after the contest by the Escalon Lions. If you are interested, please see Karen Nunes in the ASB office to sign up or get more information.
17 & 18 Year olds: Are you looking for a job to work after school and during breaks? The Boys & Girls club after school program will be starting up in January at Van Allen and Dent Elementary and they are in need of Youth Development Professionals. If you are interested, apply at: Indeed.com.
Disney Grad Nite Registration is OPEN: The Disney Grad Nite trip is May 19-20th, 2024. Cost is $494.00 per student, and there are 130 spots available. Registration and deposits are due by January 16th, 2024. Follow the link below to register and make a deposit today! Grad Nite Ticket
Football and Baseball players…The Greg Cupit Memorial Scholarship is due this Thursday, December 14... please APPLY SOON to this local scholarship in memory of a true fan of Escalon Cougars or see Mrs. Nunes in the ASB office to get more info.
Seniors…A new local scholarship is open to students of all majors! Roman Junk Removal & Property Care scholarship. This is not on your list yet. Please ADD IT and apply!
Seniors, just a friendly reminder that it's never too early to start preparing for graduation!
Important Discounted "Group Order" Information Video
To participate in the ceremony, each student must purchase the cap and gown from Jostens only. To purchase your Cap, Gown, & Tassel Unit Only- CLICK HERE. Any questions should be directed to Liz Nunes, ext 7102.
Congratulations to the varsity boys’ basketball team for their 67-40 victory at Summerville last night. The win moves their record to 6-0 on the season. Great job boys!
Baseball meeting Thursday in Room 23 with Coach Franceschetti at Lunch Time, if you plan to play baseball this spring, you need to attend.
Wednesday, December 13
Thursday, December 14
Boys Soccer at Manteca Buff Cup - TBD
Boys Basketball at Ceres - 4:30/6:00/7:30 - release the freshman team at
Friday, December 15
Wrestling at Hughson TVL Dual - 1:00
Boys Basketball at Liberty Ranch - 4:00/5:30/7:00 - release the freshman team at
Boys Soccer at Buff Puff Tournament - TBD
Saturday, 12/15
Mel Focha Wrestling Tournament - ALL DAY