February 14, 2022

COURSE SELECTION HOTLINE I FEBRUARY 14 I 12 PM - 3 PM I 952.975.8098 Please call 952.975.8098 to reach our counselors from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm for any questions you may have regarding course selection.  As reminder, course selection closes in Campus at the end of the day on February 17. Students will have time to review in their Connections classes on February 15. Please check in with your child(ren) to ensure they have saved their requests. COURSE SELECTION OPEN HOUSE It was so great to see you at our open house! Recordings of the sessions can be found on our Registration Hub. https://www.edenpr.org/eden-prairie-high-school/academics/registration-hub

CONFERENCES: Wednesday, February 23 and Monday, February 28 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Term 3 conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, February 23 and Monday, February 28. Conferences will be in a virtual format. The online scheduler will open TONIGHT, Monday, February 14 at 6:00 pm and close on Sunday, February 20 at 11:55 pm. Check the Conferences page on the high school website for instructions on how to schedule.

Online Scheduler

AP EXAM REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS – MARCH 1 DEADLINE! Instructions for current EPHS Advanced Placement (AP) students to register for their AP exams are online at https://www.edenpr.org/eden-prairie-high-school/academics/academic-programs/apcis. The AP exam is how you can earn college credit for your AP course. The AP exams will be held in-person as paper-and-pencil exams at Eden Prairie High School. The College Board has not offered any online AP exams. AP exams from courses that began in term 2 or 3 cost $80 each. The deadline for registering and paying for the AP exams is March 1st. Read over the instructions.  Contact Steven Rollin if you have questions (952.975.8049; srollin@edenpr.org).

SUMMER JOB FAIR Is your son/daughter looking for a Summer Job? The Business & Marketing Department, in partnership with the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a Summer Job Fair on Tuesday, February 15 from 8:15 am - 11:15 am in the main gym. Over 45 businesses will be there looking to hire students for jobs, internships and apprenticeship positions. This is a great way to get a head start on finding a job!

BUY YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY Time is running out to ensure your student will have a yearbook on distribution day! Please follow this link today to purchase a book for your student. Fun classes, clubs, unforgettable memories, and more…. Our staff has been working really hard to make this a keepsake you won’t want to miss!

FAMILY COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT I FEBRUARY 16 I 6 PM - 8 PM Our annual school-wide college planning night will be happening virtually on Wednesday, February 16th at 6 pm. College representatives from local and national universities will be hosting live sessions on a variety of topics relevant to whichever stage of the college planning process you are in. Family College Planning Night is open to all EPHS students and families. Check out the details below. We hope you can join us!   Access the sessions here. Links will be posted by 6 pm on February 16th.

MN NATIONAL GUARD CAREER EXPO l MARCH 12 l 10 AM - 4 PM Career Expo for the Minnesota National Guard in Bloomington. Check out all the careers and benefits the National Guard has to offer right here at home in Minnesota! Link to RSVP for the event. Minnesota National Guard - Bloomington Open House and Military Occupation Specialty Career Fair (google.com)

SPREAD THE LOVE! STAFF APPRECIATION DONATIONS NEEDED Happy Valentines Day! Thanks to your previous donations, today we’re sending some love to teachers and staff with milk, cocoa, and cookies. On February 28th we’ll serve a Conference Cafe lunch for teachers and paras! Show your appreciation for all their hard work this year with a cash donation for the main course – and/or sign up to drop off pop, water, or packaged grab ‘n go goodies (granola bars, individually packaged cookies, etc.). Donate and sign up at http://ephspto.org/staff-appreciation/. Thank you!!   REGISTRATION OPEN: HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND SELF DEFENSE TRAINING - March 14th @ 6:30 p.m. In collaboration with Cornerstone and Metro Karate & Jiu Jitsu Academy, the PTO is hosting an exciting and important event on March 14th @ 6:30 p.m. This in-person event is twofold and starts with a presentation in the auditorium from Cornerstone on establishing healthy relationships and boundaries, and avoiding violence and abuse. Then we’ll move to the gym where Metro Karate & Jiu Jitsu Academy staff will train participants on self-defense techniques. All students, staff, and community members are welcome to attend. Cost is $15 and students must attend with a paid adult (scholarships are available). Learn more and register at http://ephspto.org/self-defense-event/.   DINING FOR DOLLARS: CAFÉ ZUPAS MARCH 14TH So far this year, you’ve helped the PTO raise over $700 by taking advantage of the dining for dollars events! Treat your family to dinner out and raise money for your school at the same time. Enjoy Café Zupas in Eden Prairie on March 14th 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.. Just mention EPHS PTO and they’ll donate 25% of the profits to the PTO! cafezupas.com/ Thank you!

THIS MONTH Calendar link February 16: Family College Planning Evening (virtual) 6:00 pm February 17: Secondary District Choral Festival 7:00 pm February 18: NO SCHOOL, Professional Development Day February 21: NO SCHOOL, President's Day February 23: Conferences (virtual) 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm February 28: Conferences (virtual) 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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