Escalon High School Daily Bulletin

Escalon High School Office Hours 7 am-4 pm. Phone Number 209-838-7073

EUSD Technology Support Hours: 7 am - 4 pm, Monday to Friday. Helpdesk Website https://escalonusd.mojohelpdesk.com/

Library Assistance -  Hours 7 am - 3:30 pm  Appointments Only. Textbook check-out and Chromebook assistance call 209-691-9872 for an appointment or email [email protected]

 

RESOURCES-

Here is a link for Power Washing for a Chromebook to clear any issues with Zoom 

https://4.files.edl.io/f230/08/21/20/192758-8dca809f-357e-4fdc-a8d3-51f65f5f6bdd.pdf

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS-

Meal Service Days are Tuesday and Thursday. Families are able to pick up all student meals from one location no matter what school they attend. Please only pick up meals from one site per day.  

Dent from 7:00am to 9:30am 

Farmington 7:00am to 9:30am

Collegeville School 2:00pm to 3:00pm

El Portal 7:00am  to 9:30am and 2:00pm to 6:00pm

 

The Counseling Department will be hosting live virtual information sessions starting September 23 for Junior and Senior students.  Representatives from the University of California, California State University, Modesto Jr. College, and San Joaquin Delta College will be providing an overview of their admission process, application specifics, and important deadlines. For further information click here https://www.escalonhigh.org/apps/news/article/1295034 


Our Online Store is “open” and has more NEW ITEMS AVAILABLE at www.escalonhigh.org under the Families section.  It currently has CSF Application Fee, Limit of 40 Grade 11 PSAT,  2019-20, and 2020-21 yearbooks, yearbook nameplates, Class of 2021 full-color Senior Dedication Ads to be printed in the yearbook, and Business Ads to be printed in the yearbook available.  If you have any questions about setting up an online account to make your purchase, feel free to call Karen Nunes in the ASB office for assistance at 209-691-9858 from 8 am-3:30 pm.  Thank you!


Anyone interested in playing football this Winter, outdoor workouts have now been permitted, dependent on each day’s air quality, we will begin conditioning outside the weight room at 3 pm bring your cleats and your own water jug! 


Cross country- WE ARE NOW BACK OUTSIDE AND GOING STRONG we meet at 4:00 on Mondays and Thursdays Come and join us for fun and hard workouts. Go to google classroom and put in the code r5eeogy for more info or contact Coach Hef at [email protected] or Coach Bower at [email protected] 


ANOTHER  NEWLY POSTED scholarship opportunitt! Seniors who are interested in money to help pay for college should consider applying to these scholarships (if you meet the criteria): Sandy Anderson Memorial Scholarship for Van Allen Alumni.   Go to Naviance for more information. 


Grade 9-12 Students...Check out the VFW’S Voice of Democracy opportunity!  The patriotic audio essay competition for the 2020-21 theme is...“Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?”.  There are many monetary awards, including a grand prize of $30,000.00!!  For more information, email Mrs. Nunes at [email protected]  Although the contest deadline is noted as October 31, applications are due to Mrs. Nunes no later than October 23 at 3 pm to be eligible.


Seniors - Not able to log into Naviance?  Email [email protected] and she will send you a temporary password so you can reset your password in Naviance and search for scholarships as they come available.


Have you ever considered ESTABLISHING a scholarship at EHS? It’s easy and can be for any amount you want.  You can offer it for one year or many years.  There are multiple options.  It’s a great way to invest in the future of students at Escalon High School.  Please call Karen at 209-691-9858 to find out more.  


Film Club: Please email- Mr. T at [email protected] for more info!


GSA Club: The next GSA club meeting is Thursday, October 1st at 3 pm. Here is the Zoom link/info...Meeting ID: 998 3959 1115

Passcode: gsa  https://zoom.us/j/99839591115?pwd=MHBVbHlhUEMrTk9OMENlb0Z3R0hHZz09 We will be having an interactive game “night” so make sure you also join the Discord app/website from our last club meeting in order to play. Email Mrs.MacGregor or contact one of the club officers for more information.


Class t-shirt ORDER UPDATE!T-Shirt orders have been placed with the vendor. We will notify you after the shirts arrive so we can get them to you.


The Grade 11 PSAT is currently available for purchase at the online store.  There is a limit of 40 tests available.  The test date is scheduled for October 29.


California Scholarship Federation (CSF) is an honor society for high school students. If you earn good grades, then you probably just need to apply. Please view the google classroom link for more information. You can email Mr. Bower at [email protected] for additional questions.


Seniors and Parents- If you are interested in applying for financial aid please see the information below. If you have any questions, reach out to your counselor.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)/California Dream Act (undocumented)* Workshops

October 6th (Tips) Part 1

October 8th (Questions/Answers) Part 2

Come join our Presentations, see below *see your counselor for assistance

 Before attending the Oct. 6th meeting click on the link, create an FSA ID (username and password combination that allows you to sign your FAFSA® form electronically) only for FAFSA applications not needed for the Ca. Dream Act application. Information needed to fill out the FAFSA

  • · Your Social Security Number for student and parent(s)
  • · The date that student's parents were married (if applicable)
  • · Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
  • · Your federal income tax returns for 2019 and W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
  • · Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
  • · An FSA ID to sign electronically.

Students and parents are welcome to participate in the following Virtual Presentations:  

 Tuesday, Oct. 6

 Thursday, Oct 8