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Weekly Update 11/30/25

Posted Date: 11/30/25 (06:17 PM)
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Weekly Update

With Principal Becky Watson

November 30, 2025

Good afternoon Falcon Families!

Good afternoon Falcon families! I hope you had a wonderful and restful break. Let's keep the attitude of gratitude all year long. Thanks to your generosity, East River was able to provide 48 families with a Thanksgiving basket and gift card! This would not have been possible without all of us working together to serve and bless our own community. Thank you!
With the holidays approaching, I want to take a minute to review excused versus unexcused absences from school. Please see below.
Examples of excused absences:
  • Illness or injury (up to five parent notes per year)
  • Medical or dental appointments
  • Death in the family
  • Religious observances
Examples of non-excused absences:
  • A "skip" day
  • Family vacation
  • Leaving early for a trip
  • Not giving a reason for the absence
  • Oversleeping the alarm
  • Behind in work

While some of the unexcused absences are family choices, they are not excused, specifically when beyond the five parent notes accepted yearly. Please follow this link to the OCPS Attendance Handbook or email our Attendance Clerk for more information- Nadya.hance@ocps.net or https://www.ocps.net/166252_2  

 

Testing December 2

On Tuesday, December 2, 9th and 10th graders will take the FAST PM 2 test measuring progress for the second quarter in reading.
11th and 12th graders who are still in need of a reading concordant score for graduation will take the FAST Reading retake.
There will be a modified schedule for all. Please make note especially for those that have late arrival and early release.

BEST Algebra 1 and Geometry retakes- December 4

Any student who has not taken the Algebra 1 and/or Geometry BEST test, and those 11th and 12th graders needing a math concordant score for graduation, will be testing on this day. Please check your email for details and testing locations when we return from Thanksgiving break. Use Khan Academy to practice!

PMA 2, CFE, and FCLE Testing 12-8-12/12

This is an important week of testing! There will be a modified schedule every day but Wednesday. Please make note! Students will check their email for details. Students will test in the class period they are taking the course.
PMA 2- Biology, US History, Algebra 1, Geometry
CFE- All semester classes
FCLE- All US Government classes (mainly Seniors)
A school schedule grid shows class periods and times for the week.
 

ASVAB Testing

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.
If you would like to know more about the types of questions and how to access test prep resources, please use the link below:
https://www.officialasvab.com/
The exam will take place Monday, December 15 at 7:20 am. Deadline to register is December 10, 2025.
 

ATTENTION!

Student IDs are required to be displayed while on campus. Please clip your student id to your backpack at all times. If you lost your ID please go to the media center before or after school to get a new one. Replacement IDs are $5. We have had many students now in compliance with this important safety matter. We want to be sure that our students are safe on campus!
 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION



 Continued reminders for parents and students about our parking lot:

  • If you need to pick up your student between 7:30 am-2:20 pm, you must park and walk in the front office. Please do not park in the fire lane.
  • Parking near the front office is marked for mobility, reserved- for parents of Little Falcons and pick-up outside of the regular hours. Please park there when coming inside the front office. 
  • Please do not line up for afternoon dismissal prior to 1:45 pm. It causes traffic congestion, and we already have enough of that.
  • I recommend dropping your student off early, courtyard doors open at 6:45 to avoid morning traffic.
  • I recommend coming about 2:30 pm if you are picking up in the afternoon if you want to avoid the rush of traffic and buses leaving the property.
  • There is construction around our guard shack as we seek to continually improve our traffic pattern. Please use caution when driving near.
Thank you for helping us keep our students and faculty safe by adhering to speed limits of 10 mph and following all traffic cones, barricades, and signs in the parking lot. 
 

Join us for the 3rd Annual ERHS Holiday Market and Expo!

Poster for the East Orlando Holiday Market & Expo, featuring festive illustrations.

Saturday, December 13, 2025

2:00-6:00 pm
This event will feature local vendors, food trucks, live music, performances, and more! This is a perfect opportunity to shop small, enjoy the season, and support our Falcon Band Program.
We are also inviting vendors to participate. Please see below!
Flyer for the East River High School Band Program's 3rd Annual Holiday Market & Expo.
 

School Spirit Run!

Mark your calendar now for the 5th Annual School Spirit Run! East River has a team and we would love for you and your family to join us!
 

SOAR REWARDS

Our SOAR store for positive student behaviors opens this week! Please consider donating to help us reward our students. Ask you student how many positive SOAR points they have.
 Link to our SOAR store donations needed on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/YLZ3GF3D7XXN?ref_=wl_share
ERHS Soar Rewards
 

Athletic Newsletter

East River Athletics weekly newsletter with game schedules and coach's corner.
 

ATTENTION SENIORS!

A yellow sticky note on a corkboard reads 'IMPORTANT UPDATES FOR SENIORS'.

Class of 2026...

Senior ads for the yearbook are officially on sale! Ads can be ordered at www.yearbookordercenter.com . The final date to order ads is December 5, 2025. Don’t delay!

You need to be following the Class of 26 Instagram page and checking your school email for important dates and reminders, as well as the ERHS College and Career page. You don’t want to miss the deadline for being included in the yearbook! 
 erhs_classof26 
 eastriverhs_collegeandcareer 
 eastriverhs_ocps

The November Senior Newsletter is attached. Please see for important updates!
 

Parting words...

We only have 3 short weeks before the semester ends! Please be sure your student is on track with grades and attendance!

Please email me with any questions or concerns at rebeccca.watson@ocps.net It is my privilege to serve at East River.

 Be safe and kind!
 Becky Watson
 Principal, East River High School