Wednesday, March 8, 2023
**After school tutoring is available everyday after school in room E118 from 2:30-3:00pm.
**Student council is hosting a blood drive on March 13th. If you would like to donate, see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels.
**Students on high honor roll 1st semester can pick up their voucher for 2 free Cardinal baseball tickets. See Mrs. Hayes in the Guidance Office.
**Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Venvertloh will be sponsoring an EAWR Relay for Life Team on Saturday, April 15th. Relay for Life is a community event sponsored by the American Cancer Society where people from all over the Riverbend Area will come together to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Members of each team will also walk the track throughout the event to symbolize that cancer never sleeps and to honor those who are fighting cancer. Again the event is Saturday, April 15th from 3-10 pm at the EAWR track. All hours from the event count towards community service plus some fundraising prior to the event will also count for community service. If you are interested in being part of the EAWR Relay for Life Team please sign up in the Attendance Center by Friday the 10th. The first meet for the team will be during academic lab on Wednesday March 15th.
**The City of Wood River is holding the annual Easter event on Saturday, April 1st. They are looking for volunteers to help with the event from 9:30am-12pm. If you would like to volunteer at this event, please sign up in the Attendance Center.
**Sign up sheets are in the Attendance Center for any senior needing community service hours. You will be helping with Parent Teacher Night on March 15th from 4-7 and/or March 16th from 4-7.
**Students needing hours for community service can meet in E110 at 2:30 to continue organizing materials for the upcoming community day. This week hours are available today & Friday. If you have questions, email Mrs. Kinkel.
**The National Honor Society induction ceremony is Thursday night at 7 PM in the Memorial Gym.
Winter sports awards night! Congratulations to everyone who gave it their all this season in their respective sports and activities.
Congratulations to Gina Truax on her new indoor school record in the 400 m. dash. Winter sports awards are tonight at 7:00. Room locations: Wrestling (Cafeteria), Boys basketball (CCC), Girls basketball (Student Center), Cheer (E111), Scholar Bowl (E224), Bowling (E117)
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, March 6th in observance of Casimir Pulaski Day.
Freshman Gina Truax sets a school record in the indoor 400 for the Oilers at Carbondale!
Friday, March 3, 2023
**Monday is Casimir Pulaski Day and there is no school.
**The Winter Sports Awards Night will be held Tuesday, March 7, at 7pm. Room locations will be sent at a later date.
**After school tutoring is available everyday after school in room E118 from 2:30-3:00pm.
**Juniors and Seniors: Project Dream Dress out of St Louis is an organization that provides free dresses for students that need help with the cost of purchasing a dress. The dresses are used but are newer styles and come in a variety of sizes. If you would like more information about Project Dream Dress, please contact Mrs. Robinson or Mrs. Kinkel by March 7th.
**Student council is hosting a blood drive on March 13th. If you would like to donate, see or email Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels.
**Students on high honor roll 1st semester can pick up their voucher for 2 free Cardinal baseball tickets. See Mrs. Hayes in the Guidance Office.
**Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Venvertloh will be sponsoring an EAWR Relay for Life Team on Saturday, April 15th. Relay for Life is a community event sponsored by the American Cancer Society where people from all over the Riverbend Area will come together to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Members of each team will also walk the track throughout the event to symbolize that cancer never sleeps and to honor those who are fighting cancer. Again the event is Saturday, April 15th from 3-10 pm at the EAWR track. All hours from the event count towards community service plus some fundraising prior to the event will also count for community service. If you are interested in being part of the EAWR Relay for Life Team please sign up in the Attendance Center by Friday the 10th. The first meet for the team will be during academic lab on Wednesday March 15th.
Here is the athletic schedule for the weekend of March 3rd and 4th. Let's go Oilers!
Thursday, March 2, 2023
**Monday is Casimir Pulaski Day and there is no school.
**The Winter Sports Awards Night will be held Tuesday, March 7, at 7pm. Room locations will be sent at a later date.
**Hey Students, the IHSA esports sectionals are coming up soon. We need to fill teams in Rocket League, SMASH Singles and SMASH Ultimate Crew Battle, NBA 2K, FIFA, and Mario Kart. If you are interested in playing any of these games and would like to try for a state championship, see Coach Drew or Mattix-Wand in the CCC.
**After school tutoring is available everyday after school in room E118 from 2:30-3:00pm.
**Juniors and Seniors: Project Dream Dress out of St Louis is an organization that provides free dresses for students that need help with the cost of purchasing a dress. The dresses are used but are newer styles and come in a variety of sizes. If you would like more information about Project Dream Dress, please contact Mrs. Robinson or Mrs. Kinkel by March 7th.
**Student council is hosting a blood drive on March 13th. If you would like to donate, see or email Mrs Timmins or Mr. Daniels.
Good luck to our Scholastic Bowl team today as they play their last games in this season's Metro East Quad League.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
**Seniors, today is the deadline to complete your FAFSA requirement in order to be considered for finals exemption. The FAFSA is a requirement for graduation.
**Hey Students, the IHSA esports sectionals are coming up soon. We need to fill teams in Rocket League, SMASH Singles and SMASH Ultimate Crew Battle, NBA 2K, FIFA, and Mario Kart. If you are interested in playing any of these games and would like to try for a state championship, see Coach Drew or Mattix-Wand in the CCC.
**Spirit Club Members--Please meet in the courtyard at the start of academic lab today for a group yearbook picture.
**After school tutoring is available everyday after school in room E118 from 2:30-3:00pm.
**Juniors and Seniors: Project Dream Dress out of St Louis is an organization that provides free dresses for students that need help with the cost of purchasing a dress. The dresses are used but are newer styles and come in a variety of sizes. If you would like more information about Project Dream Dress, please contact Mrs. Robinson or Mrs. Kinkel by March 7th.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, March 15th from 4-7 pm and Thursday, March 16th from 4-6 pm.
--Appointments can be scheduled through Skyward Family Access.
--Use parent log-in (not students) when signing in to schedule a conference.
--Click on the teacher conference icon on the left.
--Select “all conference” and then select time.
You will receive an email confirmation after scheduling.
If you need assistance, call 618-254-3151, ext. 2520.
Please let Mrs. Vambaketes know as soon as possible if an interpreter is needed by contacting her at 618-254-3151, ext 2533.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
**Seniors, tomorrow is the deadline to complete your FAFSA requirement in order to be considered for finals exemption. The FAFSA is a requirement for graduation.
**Hey Students, the IHSA esports sectionals are coming up soon. We need to fill teams in Rocket League, SMASH Singles and SMASH Ultimate Crew Battle, NBA 2K, FIFA, and Mario Kart. If you are interested in playing any of these games and would like to try for a state championship, see Coach Drew or Mattix-Wand in the CCC.
**Spirit Club Members--Please meet in the courtyard at the start of academic lab tomorrow for a group yearbook picture.
**After school tutoring is available everyday after school in room E118 from 2:30-3:00pm.
Congratulations to our 15, 20, 25, and 30 year service award staff members.
The following students were referred to the office for doing great things around school. We are so proud of them!
Monday, February 27, 2023
**Hey Students, the IHSA esports sectionals are coming up soon. We need to fill teams in Rocket League, SMASH Singles and SMASH Ultimate Crew Battle, NBA 2K, FIFA, and Mario Kart. If you are interested in playing any of these games and would like to try for a state championship, see Coach Drew or Mattix-Wand in the CCC.
**Spirit Club Members--Please meet in the courtyard at the start of academic lab on Wednesday for a group yearbook picture.
**The after school tutoring is available everyday after school in room E118.
**Practices begin today for spring sports. Those sports are baseball, softball, and girls soccer. Track & Field has been underway with indoor season for a while now but students may still join for outdoor season. Everyone must be registered on Snap Manage (formerly known as 8to18) and have a current physical.
King’s Dance 2023. Congratulations Jakob Gerber on being crowned King of Hearts!!
Great job by EAWR's Student Council decorating for the King's Dance tomorrow night--Night at the Movies
Thursday, February 23, 2023
**The King's Dance will be held this Saturday from 7-10 pm in the East Building Courtyard. Tickets for the dance will be on sale this week from Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels, during academic lab and after school. Tickets are $10 each. There will be NO tickets sold at the door. Guest forms were due last Friday and only approved guests may attend.
**Reminder to vote for King of Hearts in the East Building courtyard. Place donations into your favorite candidates box. Whichever candidate collects the most money wins King of Hearts! This year Big Sisters will be donating all money raised to a local charity.
**Mrs. Timmins and Mr. Daniels are looking for a student to work the refreshment table at the King's Dance. If you would like to help, please email one of them asap! If you help, you will not have to pay for a ticket to get in.
**Seniors: We are needing volunteers this week at the Regional Basketball games tomorrow from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. If interested please email Mrs. Robinson.
**Students, Mrs. Kinkel will be unavailable today after school for community service hours. She will add the days she will be available to next Monday’s announcements and to the Google classroom page.
**Tomorrow is a half day with an 11:25 dismissal.
There are no games scheduled for today.
Baseball, softball, and girls soccer begin next Monday. Students must be registered for one of those sports online at il.8to18.com/eawr and have a current physical on file in the nurse's office to practice.
Track is underway and students may still register to join.
Congratulations to these students! They were referred to the office for being "Caught Doing Great Things".
