Transition Day (AKA T-Day): There's a Place for You Here.

Think back to when you were finishing up 8th grade.  What questions did you have about EHS?  Were you excited?  A little nervous?  The transition between middle school and high school can be tough.  The goal of Transition Day is to build excitement and alleviate stress about coming to EHS among the 8th graders.  As Hawk Crew Leaders, you will have a big role in that day!

Here is a rough outline of what T-Day will look like at EHS.  You will get more information about the classroom activities at training on June 2nd (for some of you) and June 9th (for all of you.)

While we are still finalizing details, here are some highlights:

●      Wednesday June 11th is an odd block day, so 8th graders will be here during block 3 and 5th period. 

●      Hawk Crew leaders will be excused from those classes, but know they are responsible for making up missed work

●      Freshmen classes will be relocated into senior classrooms as Seniors will be at Six Flags that day.

●      Freshmen teachers will be asked to meet with 8th graders during Period 3.

●      We will be serving lunch and having a Club Fair in the Sophomore Lot during Period 5.  Club representatives will be excused from those classes, but know they are responsible for making up missed work.  (This does not replace the September Club Fair, but is in addition to it.)

9:45 - 10:00    8th Graders arrive and go into Auditorium: 6 Counselors plus Ann Shine and Kerry Roether will meet the busses and pass them off to Hawk Crew Leaders to walk into the auditorium

10:00 - 10:30  Welcome/Introduction to the day in Auditorium.  Freshmen Teachers and Counselors are invited to attend and will be introduced.

10:30 - 11:30   Hawk Crew Leaders and Freshmen Teachers lead activity in FRESHMEN CLASSROOMS.  (Freshmen will be re-located to Senior classrooms for Periods 3 and 5)

11:30 - 12:30  8th Graders will have lunch and visit Club Fair.  Both will be in the Sophomore Parking Lot

12:30-12:40     Busses return to CMS.  EHS students help with clean up and then go back to class.

Move Up Day!

MOVE UP DAY!  Wednesday June 11, 2014 from 9:45 - 12:40

Important Information:

• HCLs will be excused from Periods 3 and 5 on June 11th.  You are responsible for all work missed that day.

• About 30 of you have been asked to attend a training on June 2nd to prepare the lessons that we will be doing with 8th graders on June 11th. They will be asked to lead the activities with all HCLs on June 9th. Check your SAU16 email to see if you have been invited.

• ALL of you are expected to attend the June 9th training.  Please check your SAU16 email and fill out the google form to confirm your attendance. You will receive your Hawk Crew t-shirt at this training!

Thanks!

Hawk Crew Trainings Recap!

Hey Hawk Crew Leaders (HCL for short)!

Thank you all for coming to the training on May 8th.  Ms. Reilly and I were excited to see your enthusiasm and commitment to help make EHS a welcoming place for new students, especially freshmen.

We wanted to take a minute to make sure you understood why we made you do some of the things we did with you that day.  It was not just to make you feel or look silly.  We chose each activity with a specific reason in mind.  Each was meant to help you be a more successful Hawk Crew Leader.

GO BIG! 
This activity is to help you practice having a "big" presence when working with your freshmen.  Big does not mean loud, but it means having confidence, good eye contact, and good posture.  It means commanding people's attention.

The various locations you were asked to act out challenge you to be aware of your surroundings, respond with intent in different situations and contribute to the group's success.

This was the first activity and it was awkward for many of you because you did not know each other all that well.  Some of you were afraid to look silly or weren't sure what to do in any some of the locations you were given.This is EXACTLY how your freshmen will feel on orientation day.  You will need strategies to help create an environment that makes them feel secure enough to participate.

Yes, and...
The goal of this activity is for HCL's to practice having a "yes, and" attitude.  This allows the Hawk Crew leader to validate a freshman's statement, however negative it might be and turn it into a positive.  Some of your freshmen might not be immediately on board with the activities we have planned.  It is your job to acknowledge those feelings and turn them around to help them get on board.  This activity was meant to help you think on your feet, positively respond to any situation and build on what is being said and done to contribute positively to the group.

What Every 8th Grader Should Know
Here, you were asked to put yourself in the shoes of someone who is leaving the comfort and safety of CMS and entering EHS in the fall.  They have a summer of nervous excitement ahead of them.  What can they do before they get here that will help them get ready even before Orientation Day. 

Thank you again for your feedback and your commitment!  Together we can make EHS the high school we want it to be!