Experience Day is this Wednesday, April 27, 2022! See you there.
Last week a group of students explored Duluth and went bowling. It's so great to get together again!
On Wednesday we had our last Online Presentation Day of the year! Students shared exhibits on projects they have completed and we had three students give presentations on their work! We love seeing what our students create when they are given the tools to explore their passions!
Larry's advisory recently visited the Minneapolis Institute of Art, where they were introduced to artworks by their own connoisseur of art, Marcus.
Charter school day at the St. Paul Saints baseball game is Sunday, June 12th. Tickets are open to all Minnesota charter school students, are $17, and include a baseball cap! Well it's 1, 2, 3 strikes you're out at the ol' ball game!
Some students checked out the Chanhassen Dinner Theater production of "Footloose."
Several EOC students braved the elements to visit the Minnesota Zoo on a blustery March day!
No school March 28-April 1 for spring break.
Daylight saving time is this weekend! Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night or Sunday morning!
Lily T used her creativity to give the EOC logo some personality!
"For the EOC logo sticker I made, I pulled from my experiences and the experiences of my friends to add details to the colored portions. I added music notes, plants, and sports because those are some passions at EOC. I have a section of text where a student is asking another student if they are new here, called new friends.
To highlight field trips, I put in a coffee cup and a cat from a field trip to the Cat Café. I added little apps like YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook that students can use to communicate with each other. I also have a section where there is a computer, an iPhone, and a laptop because that is how you can log in to school. There is a section with eyes and a Zen tangle to represent art at our school. Last, I added a section with the word “MEMES” in capital letters because we love memes here. I wanted to show the personality of our school in the logo and I thought this could be my way to spice it up a little."
Thank you for sharing your art Lily!
No school Friday, March 11, for staff development.
Happy School Social Work Week to all school social workers, but especially to our school social worker, Sandi. This year's theme is "Time to Shine" and we believe Sandi shines brightly for our students, our staff, and our families! Thank you Sandi!
Today's All School Meeting was awesome, just like the theme, Pickles! Michaela's advisory led us though some pickle memes, some pickle jokes, and a pickle Kahoot!
22 Mental Health Tips for 2022: Remember You Are Doing The Best That You Can
YOU are amazing for even reading the 22 mental health tips of 2022— that alone is proof of how ready you are to turn your mental health around! 2022 will be what you make of it, so allow yourself the best possible chance to succeed and get yourself in the headspace you deserve.
Happy School Board Appreciation Week! Thank you school board members Allie, Libby, Mark, Jess, Jessica, Jody, and Patty. We value your leadership and service to EOC.
22 Mental Health Tips for 2022: Improve Your School-Life Balance
Create a designated space within your home to reside in during school hours, so you can “commute” to your bed or couch at the end of the day. Otherwise, your subconscious will always be in school mode and relaxation will be all but impossible.
February is National Children's Dental Health Month!
Healthy smile tips!
• Brush your teeth twice a day with toothpaste.
• Clean between your teeth daily.
• Eat a healthy diet that limits sugary beverages and snacks.
• See your dentist regularly.
22 Mental Health tips for 2022: Communicate with Family
Let whoever you live with know where you’re at with your mental health. Whether it’s “Hey Mom, I’m really going through it right now, I need you to check on me.” Letting others know allows them to care for you properly. It never hurts to have someone else looking out for you.
22 Mental Health Tips for 2022: Help Others
Helping others helps you, too. Volunteer, support a friend or aid a family member and you’ll definitely feel great about yourself after. Knowing you’ve helped someone else will definitely squash any negative thoughts about yourself.
22 Mental Health Tips for 2022: Pet Your Animal Friend
Or a friend’s dog, or a neighbor’s! When you spend time with animals, your stress hormones lower and your happiness hormones skyrocket. Perhaps even consider an emotional support animal to help you while traveling and in public.
