This is Principal Suzanne Simpson with your weekly updates. Please take a moment to read the information below. We have lots of things happening in the next few weeks.
Congratulations to Lily Par. THis weekend she represented EA at the state Science Olympiad competition. She finished in the top half of the standing in Entomology. Way to go!
Attendance Matters:
Tomorrow we will launch our Sweet to Succeed Attendance Challenge. Students who have perfect attendance for the next 14 school days (Monday, April 20 - Thursday, May 7) will be invited to an Ice Cream Social that will take place on Friday, May 8th during 4th block. This will take place at the football stadium (weather permitting) where we will offer different field games and activities for students to take part in. We provide more logistical details of this event at a later date.
This year as a school we have set an attendance goal of 91%.
Last week’s attendance stats:
9th grade: 89.95%
10th grade: 9.096%
11th grade: 91.16%
12th grade: 94.00%
Overall: 91.53%
Prom:
Eastern’s Prom will be held on May 2nd from 7-10 at the Graham Mill. Tickets are on sale now. Complete this form to be sent the link to pay for tickets. We also have a Prom Closet for those students who may need anything from a dress to jewelry. Check out more about the prom closet here.
Teacher Appreciation Week:
Teacher Appreciation Week will be held May 4-8. We have a few items on our list that we need to be able to celebrate our awesome staff. Sign up here to help out. Thank you in advance for your help!
Miss Eastern:
Make plans to Join us on Tuesday, May 12th for our annual Miss Eastern Pageant. Doors will open at 6 and the pageant will begin at 6:30. Tickets are 6:30. For more information reach out to Ms. Jackowski at dana_jackowski@abss.k12.nc.us.
Summer School Registration:
Did you fail a core course with a score between 45%-59%? Are you a senior that needs to recover a course? You're invited to summer school! This year, summer school will be held for three weeks, Monday through Thursday, June 8th-25th, from 9 AM to 12 PM. Once you complete the course(s) you need to recover, you will be finished and do not need to attend for the remainder of days. By attending summer school, you have an opportunity to earn credits that will put you back on-track for graduation. Unfortunately there is no transportation or lunch provided. Please complete this form so that we know you are coming!
AP Exam Schedule:
AP Exams will begin the first week of May. Please ensure that you review this schedule in order to know when your exam(s) will be administered. If you miss a scheduled AP exam there is a fee to take the make-up exam. Please make every effort to be there and on time. If you have any questions reach out to your AP teacher or Ms. Carriker at leslie_carriker@abss.k12.nc.us.
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Spring Exam Schedule:
Take a moment to review the Spring Exam Schedule so that you know the days and times you need to be on campus. If you have any questions, please ask your teacher or Mr. Hemminger at william_hemminger@abss.k12.nc.us.
Cell Phones:
The majority of our student body is doing a great job with the ABSS Wireless Communication Device Procedures. As a quick reminder, wireless devices should be placed away from students (in the cell phone holders) during instructional time. We should not be able to see them on students (in pockets, in ears, etc.) Thank you for your continued support with these new procedures.
Parking Lot:
Students should not be in the parking lots for any reason unless they are leaving to go to ACC, CTEC or are leaving to go home (either with Early Release or they have been signed out in the front office).
Seniors:
If you haven’t picked up your cap & gown yet, they are available in student support. If you still need to order one use this link. Make sure that you are checking your email and our Senior Website for the most up to date information. There will be a class meeting on Tuesday during EAgle time. See you there!
Parking Pass:
Any student parking on campus should have a valid parking pass displayed. Please use this link to purchase a pass. Students who park on campus without a pass are subject to having their car towed at the owner’s expense. All other school fees/fines must be paid in order for you to be able to purchase a parking pass.
Upcoming Events:
A Look Ahead:
April 20 - Women in Sports Recognition Ceremony @ Southern
April 21 - Staff v. Student Debate
April 22 - National Administrative Professionals Day
April 24 - Senior Cap & Gown Picture Day
April 28 - Reality of Money Event for Seniors
May 1 - School Lunch Hero Day
May 2 - Prom
May 4-8 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 - National School Nurse Appreciation Day
May 7 - AP Stats Exam
May 8 - AP US History Exam
May 11 - AP Calculus Exam
May 12 - AP PreCal Exam
May 12- Miss Eastern
May 18 - AP World History Exam; AP English Lit Exam
May 19 - AP GoPo Exam
May 20 - AP Seminar Exam
May 20 - Senior Breakfast and Walk the Halls Event
May 21 - AP English Lang Exam
May 22 - APES Exam
Math 22 - AP Psychology Exam
May 25 - Memorial Day Holiday
May 28 - Green & Gold’n Awards
May 29 - Senior Awards Day
May 29 - Teacher Made Exam Day
May 30 - Band Banquet
June 1-5 - EOC and CTE testing
June 5 - Class of 2026 Graduation
As always, thank you for your continued support and please reach out if you have any questions.