Jasper's senior project was Gaming Design! Congratulations Jasper!
Senior presentations may be over, but we aren't over our seniors! Throughout the next few weeks, we will be highlighting members of this year's senior class. Stay tuned!
Roll up your sleeves, MN Families! All Minnesotans 12+ can now get in line for their shot! Walk-in or schedule an appointment today! 12-15 year-olds must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at MN state vaccination sites. https://vaccineconnector.mn.gov/ #rollupyoursleevesMN
A special opportunity is available for our current families. The films Screenagers and Screenagers: Next Chapter are available to view. We also will be hosting a discussion Thursday May 27, 2021. Contact your advisor for more information.
Spring Celebration is a week away! Families are welcome to participate. Contact your advisor for more information!
We are enrolling students for the 2021-2022 school year! EdVisions Off Campus focuses on student-centered education. Students learn via projects that they design and research with the support of advisors. Enroll today!
https://www.edvisionshighschool.com/page/enroll
Students following their passions: Here is Selah Nord in action at a recent Civil Air Patrol meeting. Source: https://www.mncap.org/
For those of you who want to celebrate with Anna Grace and her 30 under 30 award, join the 3 PM ceremony live today by registering here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MVMX9ia-QV-iCYwo1hdHOw
We are proud to announce our very own Anna Grace has been awarded a "30 Under 30 Changemakers Award" by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. We are thrilled for you! https://tinyurl.com/yb6ncuhj
We aren't the only ones who love celebrating EOC alum! Congratulations to graduate Ahna for being a standout student at Lake Superior College. They posted this highlight on their page from her time there. We love seeing EOC graduates thrive after high school.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month...
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our teachers! We are so fortunate to have educators who believe in student-driven education and who care about our students as whole people. Thank you for your work!
Parents: There is a free webinar entitled "Supporting Our Children Through The Pandemic" offered Monday April 26, 7:30-8:30 PM. More information and the link to Register is found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qKKWVW1-KjuHwtTnjAf2r5vtS3_Uuu_r/view?usp=drivesdk
EOC recognizes this has been a difficult time for many of our community members. Yesterday's verdict is the first small step towards necessary systemic change. We remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting our students and community and their needs at this time and to continue our work of inclusiveness.
As we continue to navigate the various tragedies touching our immediate communities and our country, we at EOC and MN Department of Education want to provide a variety of resources for families and educators if needed. We as a community believe in providing safe spaces for students and staff to process tragedy appropriately within our community. If you or your student need support during this time do not hesitate to reach out to a staff member.
Please see resources below:
Resources to Help Educators, Adults Respond to Racism, Violence and Trauma (MDE) https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/safe/res/mde033973
Responding to Trauma and Tragedy (MDE) https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/safe/res/resp/
How to Talk About Traumatic Events and Tragedies (MDE) https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/safe/bprev/MDE071470
Helping Youth after Community Trauma: Tips for Educators (NCTSN) https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/tip-sheet/helping_youth_after_community_trauma_for_educators_final_explosions.pdf
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Disasters and Other Traumatic Events (NIMH) https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/helping-children-and-adolescents-cope-with-disasters-and-other-traumatic-events/index.shtml
School Climate, Safety, and Crisis (NASP) https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis
What To Say To Kids When The News Is Scary (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2019/04/24/716704917/when-the-news-is-scary-what-to-say-to-kids
Parenting a Child Who Has Experienced Trauma (Child Welfare Information Gateway) https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/child-trauma/
A message on behalf of the Minnesota Department of Health.
No school Monday, March 29 through Friday, April 2 for Spring Break! What are you going to do during break? Maybe you're planning to spend time with family, tackle that project you've been putting on the back burner, or just game your day away. Share below!
Congratulations to Anna Grace Hottinger who is 1 of 60 invited for the prestigious Hunsaker Scholarship opportunity at University of Redlands. Way to go Anna Grace!
Daylight savings time starts Sunday, March 14. Don't forget to "Spring Ahead" and set your clocks forward one hour Saturday night!
No school Friday, March 12 for staff development.