Trojan Bulletin

Issue: 1
November 4, 2024

Message from the Principal

Ankara EHS Principal

To the Trojan Community

We’re diving into a busy and exciting week at Ankara EHS, filled with events, opportunities to connect, and celebrations of our students’ hard work. Here's a quick look at what’s coming up: This Week’s Highlights Monday, November 5th: Pre-K–5 Parent-Teacher Conferences Our Parent-Teacher Conferences for Pre-K through 5th grade will be held all day on Monday. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and goals as we begin the new quarter. Tuesday, November 6th: Pre-K–12 Parent-Teacher Conferences Parent-Teacher Conferences for all grades, Pre-K through 12th, will take place on Tuesday. Make an appointment with your student’s teachers if you haven’t yet. 

Thursday, November 8th: Principal’s Community Engagement Tea Honoring Our Veterans! We are honored to invite all our Trojan community members to a special Veteran’s Day Tea from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. Join us in celebrating and showing appreciation to our veterans and their families for their dedication to our country and school community. Looking Ahead With the new quarter underway, students have a fresh start to reach for their personal and academic goals. Thank you to everyone who joined us for last week’s Honor Roll Assembly—it was a joy to celebrate our students' hard work. Let’s continue encouraging our Trojans as they strive for excellence this quarter! Thank you, Trojan families, for your ongoing support and partnership in your students' education. 

We look forward to seeing many of you at conferences, the Veteran’s Tea, and future events throughout the quarter. Let’s make it a memorable week! 

Warm regards, Dr. Marian Leverett

Month At-a-Glance

 

  • Nov 27-Nov 29 Thanksgiving Break
  • Dec 2-Dec 6 -Winter Bazaar
  • Dec 3 – Principal’s Engagement Tea at 15:30Dec 5- Winter Sing Along @ Advisory
  • Dec 12 – Night of the Arts/Drama Production
  • Dec 12 – Tree Lighting at 18:20
  • Dec 16 – No School for Students – Q2 CCRS Training Day for Teachers
  • Dec 23 -Winter Recess Begins
  • Jan 5 – No School - Winter Recess
  • Jan 6 – School Resumes
  • Jan 16-End of Second Quarter and First Semester
  • Jan 17 -Teacher Workday-No School for students

    a picture symbolizing the events in December

 

Updates on Information Center

Attendance Requirements

If your child will be absent from school, call the main office or email goksel.cetinoz@dodea.edu.

When your child or children return to school, please provide the main office with a written explanation. Please not that the written explanation, by itself, does not constitute an excused absence

Additional information:

  • A doctor's note is required after three consecutive days of illness.
  • For absences of 5 or more days, including isolation periods, planned trips, and emergencies, a pre-absence form signed by the administration is required. 

DoDEA SIS Aspen(SIS) Checking Grades

Parents, be sure to check your child's grades in the SIS (Aspen) Parent Portal. Your access credentials are the same ones you used when registering your child(ren). 

In addition to checking grades, the Parent Portal gives you access to your child's attendance information, the public version of our live school Google calendar, and the daily announcements made over the intercom each morning!

Pro-tip: If you don't see this extra information and you're using your smartphone or tablet, try the "View Full Site" link.

Your child has their own access as well.

If you run into problems, please contact our School ET: Dr. Serra Coruh 

Message from the School Counselor

                                                                 From the Desk of the School Counselor
 

For November & December…...

In the Elementary, I will visit classrooms to discuss Anti-Bullying & Responsibility.

In Middle and High school, I will focus on Schoolinks activities that involve course planning, college, and career exploration, and course selection for the following year’s schedule.

For the Seniors, I will focus on the College Application process, steps to take, deadlines, etc., along with making sure they stay on top of their studies to do well in each course.

For more questions, please don't hesitate to contact Rebel Houston.

An image detailing the importance of social emotional learning
PSAT SAT Dates
Student made poster about stopping bullying
Anti-Bullying Poster
Take a Stand

Featured News

Upcoming Events

Activities

Beginning Band instruments are taught for 1 hour each week with the instruments being loaned to the students for the year. Students learn care of the instruments, making good tones on them, and use note-reading in order to play the music. This is an ...

Meets on: Thursday

Meeting Time: 1500 - 1600

 Boys and Girls SoccerBoys and Girls BasketballBasketball Season starts early December.  Please review Europe South Basketball Calendar for SY 22-23 to keep abreast of our upcoming games.Boys and Girls VolleyballBoys and Girls Tennis

Students have the opportunity to meet every Wednesday after school to work on their learning and receive help when needed.

The purpose of student council is to: develop leadership skills and to practice good citizenship, promote harmonious relations throughout. Events they are in charge of include Spirit Weeks, Pep Rallies, and Field Day.Students elected will be asked to...

Meets on: Wednesday

Meeting Time: During lunch. See school sponsor for location.

Student Trojan Award Ceremony

The Trojan Award ceremony is to recognize and acknowledge students who excel in TROJAN criteria:

Talented: Displays a unique talent or ability that he/she contributes to the learning environment.
Responsible: Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for his/her learning.
Outstanding: Displays impressive overall academic success in a grade level or middle school class.
Joyful: Brings joy and delight to the academic and social aspects of the learning environment. Displays a positive attitude toward assignments and class discussions.
Adaptable: Is flexible and able to adjust oneself in different conditions.
Noble: Displays a moral character of excellence.
Sincere: Puts effort into improving, whether in his or her learning, friendships, or overall academic success.

Follow us on Social Media

Attendance Policy

In accordance with the policy stated in DoDEA Regulation 2095.01, “School Attendance,” August 26, 2011, as amended, school attendance is mandatory. All students are required to attend school to ensure continuity of instruction and that they successfully meet academic standards and demonstrate continuous educational progress. School attendance is a joint responsibility between the parent or sponsor, student, classroom teacher, school personnel, and, in some cases, the Command. Students with excessive school absences (or tardiness) shall be monitored by the Student Support Team to assist in the completion of all required work and successful mastery of course objectives.

Daily student attendance is identified based upon a quarter of the school day formula. Students will be identified as present or absent, based on the following criteria:

  1. Absent up to 25% of the school day = absent one-quarter of the school day
  2. Absent between 26%–50% of the school day = absent one-half of the school day
  3. Absent 51%–75% of the school day = absent three-quarters of the school day
  4. Absent 76%–100% of the school day = full-day absence

DoDEA considers the following conditions to constitute reasonable cause for absence from school for reasons other than school-related activities:

  1. Personal illness;
  2. Medical, dental, or mental health appointment;
  3. Serious illness in the student’s immediate family;
  4. A death in the student’s immediate family or of a relative;
  5. Religious holiday;
  6. Emergency conditions such as fire, flood, or storm;
  7. Unique family circumstances warranting absence and coordinated with school administration;
  8. College visits that cannot be scheduled on non-school days; and
  9. A pandemic event.

Unexcused absences may result in school disciplinary actions. An absence from school or a class without written verification from a parent or sponsor will be unexcused. Student attendance is calculated based upon the date of enrollment in a DoDEA school, which may occur anytime during the school year. Student attendance monitoring is designed to provide a continuum of intervention and services to support families and children in keeping children in school and combating truancy and educational neglect. Parents should notify the school of their child’s absence 30 minutes after the start of the school day. Too many unexcused absences may trigger the Student Support Team to convene.

Name Position Details Phone
Goksel Cetinoz Registrar 312 458-4200 Ext 7204
Hernandez Joshua J. Transportation +90 312-422-7005
Olivia Grazak School Nurse 312 458-4229 Ext 7229
Rebel Houston School Counselor K-12 Counselor 312 458-4203

School Hours

Grade School Hours Summer Hours
PK - 12th

(M-T-Th-F)

8:05 - 14:35

(M-F)

8:30 to 15:00

 

Wednesday

8:05-13:35

Closed for Lunch

11:30 – 12:30 

It is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to notify the school every time a student is absent.
Open modal Return to top