Trojan Bulletin
Dear Parents, Teachers, and Students, I hope this message finds you all in good health and high spirits. Last week was an incredibly vibrant and engaging time for our school community, with a flurry of activities as part of Spirit Week. From the exhilarating pep rally to the heartwarming Purple Up Day, and the fun-filled Family Game Day and Volleyball Tournament, it was truly inspiring to witness the enthusiastic participation from everyone. Trojan pride was shining brightly, and I want to extend my sincere gratitude to all who took part. As we move into the upcoming week, our calendar remains packed with exciting events. We have our highly anticipated Band Spring Concert on the horizon, along with all the preparations for International Day. I encourage you to mark your calendars and join us for these memorable occasions. To our students, I want to emphasize the importance of staying focused on your studies and maintaining regular attendance. With less than six weeks left until the end of the school year, every single day counts. Let's make the most of our remaining time together and finish the year strong. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for our school community. Together, we make each day at Ankara EHS truly special.
Warm regards, Dr. Marian Leverette
Dr. Marian Leverette
Purple Up Day was a great way to show our support for our military connected students and their families. Thank you everyone for wearing purple.
Help Children Be Safe Online Children need to be careful with what they put on the internet. Here are easy tips for children to keep a good image online:
- Use Privacy Settings: Make sure your child sets their online accounts private so only friends can see what they post.
- Think Before You Post: Teach your child to think about what they’re about to put online. Once it’s out there, it’s hard to take it back.
- Know the Risks: Explain to your child that what they do online can affect their future, like getting into a good school or finding a job.
- Share Good Things: Help your child put up pictures, text or content online that shows what they’re good at and what they like.
- Be Nice Online: Show your child how to talk to people nicely on the internet, just like they would in person.
Teaching your child these things will help them stay safe and have a good reputation online. A good online image can help them a lot in the future!
The students’ art works below are featured on the Military Child World Expo Contest website. The pieces are in the competition. We are waiting for the results. My students were invited to Participate in “I am a Military Child” Project. We created a video. Please review the details below: The Digital photography class created the video. The sponsor/ organizer of the World Expo sent me a message about our video. She says, “Greetings Constance Thank you for your email and once again your participation. Your video is getting quite a stir!!"
Dear Trojan Community,
Do you have scholars who need volunteer hours? Were you hoping to get involved in International Day, but thought it was too late? Look
no further, please click here to volunteer on April 27th. Sign up soon so you can have your first choice to set up, clean up, guide people, or man the passport booth.
Thank you!!!!
Parent Teacher Student Association
As the warm days of summer approach, I want to emphasize the importance of continuing to read during these months. While it’s tempting to take a break from academic pursuits, maintaining a reading habit can have significant benefits. Here are some reasons why you should keep those pages turning:
Prevent the “Summer Slide”: Research shows that students who don’t read during the summer experience a decline in their reading skills. By staying engaged with books, you can prevent this slide and be better prepared for the next school year.
Expand Your Horizons: Summer is an excellent time to explore new genres, authors, and topics. Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, or poetry, reading exposes you to different perspectives and ideas.
Escape and Imagination: Books allow you to escape to different worlds, whether it’s a magical realm, a historical period, or a distant planet. Use your imagination to travel beyond the confines of your everyday life.
Boost Vocabulary and Comprehension: Reading regularly enhances your vocabulary and comprehension skills. The more words you encounter, the better you’ll become at understanding complex texts.
Discover Hidden Gems: Summer reading gives you the chance to discover hidden literary gems. Maybe you’ll stumble upon a book that becomes your all-time favorite!
Practical Tips:
Set a Goal: Challenge yourself to read a certain number of books during the summer. Create a reading list and track your progress.
Visit the Library: Libraries offer a treasure trove of books. Explore their shelves and borrow titles that pique your interest.
Read Aloud: Share your reading experience with family and friends. Reading aloud can be enjoyable and foster discussions.
Join a Book Club: Consider joining a summer book club. Discussing books with others adds a social element to your reading journey.
Remember, reading isn’t just about academic achievement—it’s about discovering new worlds, fostering creativity, and enjoying the magic of storytelling. So, grab a book, find a cozy spot, and let your imagination soar!
Happy reading!
Dr. Carla Kelly Ankara EHS
National Honor Society (NHS) is the premier academic honor society in the United States. Colleges, universities, and employers recognize membership in NHS as an indicator of commendable work ethic and integrity. Students who are selected for NHS have substantiated their achievements in the four pillars of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. The lifetime membership into NHS officially begins after inductees have participated in an induction ceremony where they receive a token of membership such as a certificate or membership card. Students in grades 10-12 who have attended AEHS for a complete semester, maintain a cumulative GPA over 3.600, and embody characteristics of all the NHS four pillars of scholarship, service, leadership, and character are considered for membership by a Faculty Council and the School Principal. The students who are selected will be notified and an induction ceremony will be organized with more information to follow. More information about the National Honor Society can be found by contacting the AEHS NHS Faculty Sponsor, Ms. Christina Sykes at Christina.Sykes@student.dodea.edu, or on the NHS website, https://www.nhs.us/
Ankara EHS Drama students, Alex Sabourin and Rachel Windham, earned medals for their dramatic monologue performances at the 9th annual DoDEA Dramafest event held in Wiesbaden, Germany. Of the many students who competed from DoDEA Europe schools Sophomore Alex Sabourin earned a bronze, 3rd place medal for his monologue portraying Charles in Noel Coward’s play Blithe Spirit and Senior Rachel Windham earned a silver, second place medal for her monologue portrayal of Laura in The Arcata Promise by David Mercer. The team also competed in the duet compete on with a scene from Blithe Spirit but did not receive a medal for it. Alex and Rachel practiced and perfected their scenes as part of Mrs. Morgan’s Drama class and on their own time. Dramafest is an annual event which focuses on drama with student competitions, performances, and workshops by theater professionals.
Ankara EHS educator, Ms. Rhoad, who has worked many years in professional theater, accompanied the students to the event. In Ms. Rhoad’s photos below, Rachel and Alex work on choreography in a Dramafest workshop and review their duet scene.
I am so thankful for the opportunity to work here at Ankara Elementary High School as your School Counselor. In this newsletter, I will share information related to the 3 divisions of the school (Elementary, Middle & High School).
For the month of March, April & May…...
In the Elementary, I am focusing on bullying activities such as what it is and is not, what to do when we or someone we know is being bullied, and identifying trusted adults at school and home for sharing about bullying that may be happening.
In the Middle School, I am focusing on SchooLinks activities. These activities include Creating Smart Goals, Exploring Careers & Academic planning and progress. Also, our MFLC, has been doing some activities with 6th grade along with a focus on Bullying for other grades.
In the High School, I am focusing on SchooLinks activities as well. These activities include Creating Smart Goals, Exploring Careers & Academic planning and progress. In April, Salzburg College will be visiting during the Seminar time to talk about their school for 10-12 graders. Also, all the 11th graders along with some 12th graders will take the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) d School Day Test during the school day on Wednesday, 03 April, from 08:00-11:00.
In May, AP (Advanced Placement) exams will be administered to the students in those courses. The timeframe will be from May 6-10 and 13-17. Exams will be either in the morning (8-12) and/or afternoon (12-4pm). If you have questions related to your students, then please reach out to me using the email below. Honor Roll Assembly times and dates:
- Monday, April 15 @ 08:30 5th Grade.
- Monday, April 15 @ Seminar for 6-8 grades.
- Tuesday, April 16 @ Seminar for 9-10 grades.
- Wednesday, April 17 @ Seminar for 11-12 grades.
Check out the great work our students did on the door decorating contest! Use the arrows to scroll through the pictures.
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| Goksel Cetinoz | Registrar | 312 458-4200 Ext 7204 |
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| Rebel Houston | School Counselor K-12 Counselor | 312 458-4203 |
