Track and Field Angels,

Please join us this Saturday, June 3 for the Stronghold Run at the East track.

The East High School Native American Club has partnered with the Denver Indian Health & Family Services (’16 & ’17 East Health Fair participant) and the Denver American Indian Commission to sponsor this event! I hope you will join East Native American Club President Joi Lynch in support of this health & wellness event!

Join us in participating in the 2017 Run for the Stronghold One Hour Individual Challenge. Hosted by the American Indian Youth, this event serves as a fundraiser for the Stronghold Society & A LIVE LIFE Call to Action Campaign!

While running or walking for 60-minutes, the “world famous” Denver Singers will drum and singfor inspiration and encouragement. Participants can can enjoy information/education booths, vendors, and healthy snacks.

This event is FREE and Open to the public! Donations of any amount will go to the Stronghold Society. $10 suggested donation for individual runners.

Join us on Saturday, June 3rd starting 9:00 am at the East High School Athletic Track (1600 City Park Esplanade, Denver, CO 80206)

Stronghold RUN 2017

For more information, please contact Darius Smith at (303) 875-4631 or darius.smith@denvergov.org. Learn more about the Stronghold Society

On-site registration available or in advance at Denver Indian Health and Family Services

Sincerely,

Darrick Silversmith, BA

Lead Education Partner

Native American Student Support Program

Denver Public Schools

1860 Lincoln St., 8^th Fl | Denver, CO 80203

Darrick_Silversmith@dpsk12.org

720.423.2378

www.IndianEducation.dpsk12.org

Students First – Integrity – Equity – Collaboration – Accountability – Fun

Dear 2017 Amazing Angels Track & Field Team,

It has been another incredible year of individual growth, competitive challenges, and team bonding. Now it’s time to celebrate!

All East Track & Field athletes and their families are invited to the 2017 End of the Season Track & Field Banquet. Here are the details:

The banquet will be on Thursday, June 1st in the East Foyer. Dinner and awards from 6:00 – 8:00pm and then a dance party until 10:30 pm.

Dinner will have gluten free and vegetarian options available. Please dress to impress!

Cost per person is $15.00* and parents/guardians, siblings and grandparents are invited.

RSVP by May 30th by clicking this link.

*If the cost is prohibitive for you to attend the banquet please talk to Coach Kohuth in room 225.

Please contact Kathleen Maley at: kmaley@mac.com with any banquet questions.

In order to make this banquet a success we are asking for volunteers for various tasks. If you are able to help, please click this link.

We will be selling Track & Field swag at the banquet so if you still need a shirt or a blanket…we’ve got you covered!

Thank for another great year!

Monday will be the last day to return track and field uniforms that were checked out this season. Check in will take place in the counseling office from 2:45 – 3:45 pm on Monday. Athletes that do not return the team uniform will be assessed a $100 fee (we would much rather have the uniform). Please pass this information along to your teammates!

Come cheer the team on at state!

Schedule for the 2017 state track and field meet held at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood tomorrow and Sunday.

Link to updated heat sheets for the meet.

Congratulations!

The girls took first place and the boys second last weekend at the Denver Public Schools League Meet. Way to go East!

The state track and field championships will be postponed until this coming Saturday, May 20th and Sunday, May 21st. Athletes are not excused from class on Thursday or Friday and are expected to attend school. Practice will take place both days at 3:45 on the third floor. Coaches will go over the new schedule today. Go Angels!

Please check this link to CHSAA for details on how the meet will be run, an updated schedule of events, and new heat sheets (posted by Friday afternoon).

Please contact kmaley@mac.com with any questions.

East track & field athletes please return your uniform on Monday, May 15th or Tuesday, May 16th from 2:45 – 3:45 in the counseling office. This applies to all athletes that are not competing in the state meet next week. Please email Kathleen Maley with any questions.

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