East Alton-Wood River Community High School

Friday, December 8, 2023 **The Winter Band and Choir concert will be held next Wednesday, December 13 at 7pm in the Auditorium. The concert is free! **Last chance to get your MORP tickets for $5 from Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels is during Academic Lab. Tickets will be $7 at the door. The MORP Dance is tonight in the Courtyard from 9-11pm. **The theme for tonight's game and the MORP dance is pajamas. **The Wood River VFW is looking for volunteers to help bag toys for their Toys to Tots program tomorrow starting at 9:30 am. If you are interested in volunteering please go to the Wood River VFW (located on Edwardsville Road--down from the high school). Please check in with a worker to let them know you are there to volunteer. **The Hartford Library will be having an Old Fashion Christmas this Sunday, December 10th from 4:30-8 pm. If you would like to volunteer for this event please sign up in the Attendance Center. Our very own Virgil will be Santa’s helper that day! **Don't forget to reserve your yearbook! You can order it now for $50 before the price goes up to $60 beginning January 1--just bring $50 (cash or check payable to EAWR) to the Art Room, M-009. You can also order your yearbook online using the link on our school's homepage. **Attention Seniors--if you are submitting a Senior Photo or a Senior Baby Photo for the yearbook, those pictures are due to Mr. James no later than January 12th. Please email any digital photos to him, or deliver hard copies to the Art Room, M-009. **Student council is looking for one or two volunteers to do concessions at MORP. If you don't plan to attend the dance, but would like to get a few hours of community service, please contact Mrs. Timmins. **There is an important meeting for any student that is interested in playing softball this spring. It will be in Mr. Beachum's room (M104) during Academic Lab today. See Mr. Beachum for a pass. It is important for those wanting to play softball to attend! **Senior attendance has been updated as of 12/6--after school. If you think there is an error please stop by the Attendance Center. Attendance and obligations will continue to be updated daily. In order to be exempt you must have 7 or fewer absences, obligations cleared and passing the class. Remember students earned the extra day for exemption from Lock Out Hunger. **Student attendance has been updated as of 12/6--after school. If you think there is an error please stop by the Attendance Center. Attendance and attendance will continue to be updated daily. In order to be exempt you must have 4 or fewer excused absences (M or A), 4 or fewer tardies, obligations cleared and a C or better in the class. Remember students earned the extra days/tardies for exemption from Lock Out Hunger. **Booster club needs volunteers to help with concessions tonight at the basketball game from 5:30-8:30. If you can volunteer please sign up in the google doc shared by Mrs Robinson.

This weekend's schedule

SIUE Dental School will be providing services to students beginning in January. An email was sent to parents including a flyer with information regarding how to get students dental care and also compliant with dental requirements. If there are questions please contact Mrs Kelly at the high school.

Thursday, December 7, 2023 **The Winter Band and Choir concert will be held next Wednesday, December 13 at 7pm in the Auditorium. The concert is free! **MORP tickets are on sale this week from Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels during Academic Lab and after school. They will be $5 if you purchase in advance or $7 at the door. MORP is open to all students and is a fundraiser for prom. The MORP Dance is tomorrow in the Courtyard from 9-11pm. **The theme for tomorrow night's game and the MORP dance is pajamas **The Wood River VFW is looking for volunteers to help bag toys for their Toys to Tots program this Saturday starting at 9:30 am. If you are interested in volunteering please go to the Wood River VFW (located on Edwardsville Road--down from the high school). Please check in with a worker to let them know you are there to volunteer. **The Hartford Library will be having an Old Fashion Christmas this Sunday, December 10th from 4:30-8 pm. If you would like to volunteer for this event please sign up in the Attendance Center. Our very own Virgil will be Santa’s helper that day! **Don't forget to reserve your yearbook! You can order it now for $50 before the price goes up to $60 beginning January 1--just bring $50 (cash or check payable to EAWR) to the Art Room, M-009. You can also order your yearbook online using the link on our school's homepage. **Attention Seniors--if you are submitting a Senior Photo or a Senior Baby Photo for the yearbook, those pictures are due to Mr. James no later than January 12th. Please email any digital photos to him, or deliver hard copies to the Art Room, M-009. **Student council is looking for one or two volunteers to do concessions at MORP. If you don't plan to attend the dance, but would like to get a few hours of community service, please contact Mrs. Timmins. **There is an important meeting for any student that is interested in playing softball this spring. It will be in Mr. Beachum's room (M104) during Academic Lab tomorrow. See Mr. Beachum for a pass. It is important for those wanting to play softball to attend! **Senior attendance has been updated as of 12/6--after school. If you think there is an error please stop by the Attendance Center. Attendance and obligations will continue to be updated daily. In order to be exempt you must have 7 or fewer absences, obligations cleared and passing the class. Remember students earned the extra day for exemption from Lock Out Hunger. **Student attendance has been updated as of 12/6--after school. If you think there is an error please stop by the Attendance Center. Attendance and attendance will continue to be updated daily. In order to be exempt you must have 4 or fewer excused absences (M or A), 4 or fewer tardies, obligations cleared and a C or better in the class. Remember students earned the extra days/tardies for exemption from Lock Out Hunger. **The clothing room will be closed today. Do not send students unless they have an emergency need.

Today's schedule

Toys for Tots donation in memory of our dear coworker and friend, Marjie Bligh.

Results from Tuesday and today's schedule.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 **MORP tickets are on sale this week from Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels during Academic Lab and after school. They will be $5 if you purchase in advance or $7 at the door. MORP is open to all students and is a fundraiser for prom. The MORP Dance is this Friday in the Courtyard from 9-11pm. **The theme for Friday night's game and the MORP dance is pajamas. **Mr. Daniels will be hosting an informational meeting for all honors students interested in Saturday Scholars in his classroom E208 during Academic Lab today. If you want information but can't make the meeting, email Mr. Daniels for the details. **Seniors: Spirit Club is going to host a poster party tonight to make senior winter sport/band posters. This event is for seniors only and it will be held in the east building courtyard from 6 to 8 PM. All seniors who participate will receive service hours and all seniors are invited. Mrs. Robinson will provide pizza for everyone that attends the event. **The Wood River VFW is looking for volunteers to help bag toys for their Toys to Tots program this Saturday starting at 9:30 am. If you are interested in volunteering please go to the Wood River VFW (located on Edwardsville Road--down from the high school). Please check in with a worker to let them know you are there to volunteer. **The Hartford Library will be having an Old Fashion Christmas this Sunday, December 10th from 4:30-8 pm. If you would like to volunteer for this event please sign up in the Attendance Center. **Don't forget to reserve your yearbook! You can order it now for $50 before the price goes up to $60 beginning January 1--just bring $50 (cash or check payable to EAWR) to the Art Room, M-009. You can also order your yearbook online using the link on our school's homepage. **Attention Seniors--if you are submitting a Senior Photo or a Senior Baby Photo for the yearbook, those pictures are due to Mr. James no later than January 12th. Please email any digital photos to him, or deliver hard copies to the Art Room, M-009. **Student council is looking for one or two volunteers to do concessions at MORP. If you don't plan to attend the dance, but would like to get a few hours of community service, please contact Mrs. Timmins.

Congratulations to our latest group of students who were Caught Doing Great Things!

Today's schedule and yesterday's results.

Nurse Kelly trained the health classes today on CPR.

Congratulations to Jamal Burgess and Drake Champlin. They both finished 2nd overall in their weight class at Saturday's wrestling tournament in Bethalto. Congratulations to our basketball teams on going 3 for 4 in wins on Saturday at Maryville Christian. Winning teams were Freshman Boys, Varsity Girls, and Varsity Boys. Results are included in this post along with today's schedule and the full weekly athletic bulletin:

Monday, December 4, 2023 **EAWR has partnered with Toys for Tots. Donation boxes are in the Main Office if you would like to donate a toy for a child. **MORP guest forms are due today! **MORP tickets are on sale this week from Mrs. Timmins or Mr. Daniels during Academic Lab and after school. They will be $5 if you purchase in advance or $7 at the door. MORP is open to all students and is a fundraiser for prom. The MORP Dance is this Friday in the Courtyard from 9-11pm. **The theme for Friday night's game and the MORP dance is pajamas. **Mr. Daniels will be hosting an informational meeting for all honors students interested in Saturday Scholars in his classroom E208 during Academic Lab this Wednesday. If you want information but can't make the meeting, email Mr. Daniels for the details. **The Addams Family Auditions are today at 5pm. If you want to work as a tech crew member, you can sign-up at auditions! **Seniors: Spirit Club is going to host a poster party Wednesday to make senior winter sport/band posters. This event is for seniors only and it will be held in the east building courtyard from 6 to 8 PM. All seniors who participate will receive service hours and all seniors are invited. Mrs. Robinson will provide pizza for everyone that attends the event. **The Wood River VFW is looking for volunteers to help bag toys for their Toys to Tots program this Saturday starting at 9:30 am. If you are interested in volunteering please go to the Wood River VFW (located on Edwardsville Road--down from the high school). Please check in with a worker to let them know you are there to volunteer. **Attention Peer Leadership: There is a meeting today during academic lab in room E121. **The Hartford Library will be having an Old Fashion Christmas this Sunday, December 10th from 4:30-8 pm. If you would like to volunteer for this event please sign up in the Attendance Center. **Don't forget to reserve your yearbook! You can order it now for $50 before the price goes up to $60 beginning January 1--just bring $50 (cash or check payable to EAWR) to the Art Room, M-009. You can also order your yearbook online using the link on our school's homepage. **Attention Seniors--if you are submitting a Senior Photo or a Senior Baby Photo for the yearbook, those pictures are due to Mr. James no later than January 12th. Please email any digital photos to him, or deliver hard copies to the Art Room, M-009.

Oiler JV Hockey tonight against Highland at the East Alton Ice Rink. Go Oilers.

A big thank you to Mrs. Kinkel, Mrs. Sharpmack and everyone else that helped organize/set up the community event yesterday. A special thanks to our student volunteers, as well as Mrs Kinkel for volunteering Saturday morning to help with the event and then cleaning up after the event.

Jamal Burgess finished in 2nd place today at 132 pounds at the Steve Bradley Invitational in Bethalto.

The EAWR Community Event is underway. We are open in the East Building from 830-11 am.

Wrestling and basketball fans have a great opportunity today to spend an entire day watching the sports they love.

**Free Community Event** Tomorrow, Saturday, December 2nd 8:30 am-11 am at East Alton-Wood River High School. 777 N Wood River Ave- East Building Courtyard--near stadium. There will be clothing, shoes, household items, and much more. All items are free and everyone from all communities are welcome!!

Results from last night and this weekend's schedule.