Go see our student Cassidy as the villain Claudius in Hamlet, produced through Shakespearean Youth Theater. Tickets are available for next weekend. Visit: https://www.sytmn.org/
South Carolina Trip: A big part of travelling is getting to try new foods and new restaurants. Some of the notable food stops on this trip were Lost Dog Cafe and the Glass Onion.
South Carolina Day 5 and 6: The crew visited Angel Oak, the International African American Museum, the South Carolina Aquarium, and the Pineapple Fountain. They flew home the next day.
South Carolina Day 4: Students and staff visited Patriot Point and the Naval Museum and then took a boat to Fort Sumter. At Fort Sumter, they could see fingerprints in the bricks from the slaves who built the walls.
South Carolina Day 3: On February 6th, students and staff went to Charles Towne Landing and the McCleod Plantation for a tour.
The week of February 4th, some EOC students and staff took an experiential education trip to Charleston, South Carolina. In their first two days, they got settled into their hotel and took a tour at the Old Slave Mart Museum and Provost Dungeon.
Shout out to our School Board! It is school board appreciation month. We appreciate our school board year round! Thank you for what you do for our students. Thanks Mark, Kevin, Laurie, Brooke, Jody, Jess and Michaela!
No school February 19-23, 2024 as we have conferences with students and parents.
On Friday, February 2nd, Noah and Patty's advisories went to the Incline Station Bowling Center in Duluth to test out their bowling skills. Per tradition, they went to Love Creamery afterwards.
Michaela's advisory took a field trip to see The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson the Musical on Tuesday!
Brooke's advisory led this month's All School Meeting with an "animals" theme. They shared fun facts about animals, showed how much Gee's Golden Langur looks like David Bowie and had some fun activities prepared.
This week is National School Counselor Week! We have one of the best. Thank you Melissa, for your attention to student-centered counseling with our students.
Larry's Advisory made a visit to the Pavek Museum. There, they had the opportunity to play the Theremin.
Reminder: Students are welcomed to attend “Minnesota Works: Exploring Tech and Trades” on Friday, February 16, 2024 from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount Minnesota. Info and registration here: https://www.dctc.edu/go/exploring-tech-and-trades/
Happy Paraprofessional Week! We have two of the best here at EOC! Thank you Noah and Dena!
No School Monday January 15 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service. Check out the weekly newsletter for events and activities to help honor MLK Day.
This week, Inclusion team lead an All School Meeting focused on Martin Luther King, Jr.'s social justice activism and his legacy of service. We learned a little about his life, listened to the iconic "I have a dream" speech, and talked about volunteerism. Students and staff were encouraged to use their day off Monday, January 15th to give back in some way to their communities.
Just before break, Gigi's Advisory went to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to see the exhibit "In Our Hands: Native Photography, 1890 to Now" and then went to lunch at Centro Nicollet. It was a great way to celebrate wrapping up the fall and heading off to break!
Brooke, Jessica and Chris's advisories went to SkyZone in Maple Grove on Wednesday. They had a blast jumping, working on their dunking skills, playing dodge ball, and spending time together.
Students are invited to “Minnesota Works: Exploring Tech and Trades” on Friday, February 16, 2024 from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount Minnesota. Info and registration here: https://www.dctc.edu/go/exploring-tech-and-trades/