Student Announcements – Friday, January 26, 2024

Date	A/B
January 26, 2024	A
January 29, 2024	B
January 30, 2024	A
January 31, 2024	B
February 1, 2024	A

Upcoming Dates:

2/2/2024 – 11am Early Dismissal

2/7/2024 – Help completing FAFSA form, 6pm Library

2/16/2024 – NO SCHOOL

2/19/2024 – NO SCHOOL

2/24/2024 – International Fair, 11am -2pm

             2/24/2024 – Chipotle Fundraiser for Unified Track and Field, Chipotle 5-9pm, Krocks Rd location

Late Bus

The late bus will run Tuesdays and Thursdays. The bus picks up around 3:15pm at door #4.  You may only use the late bus for clubs or detention.

**Students will now use a Google form to sign up for the late bus which will be posted here on the website and also in Schoology.  The form will only accept responses on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:23am until the 10:30am deadline**   Late Bus Sign Up

Chromebook / IT Help

The IT department  will hold  Chromebook support for students  during Hornet Homeroom (10:18 – 10:55) and from 2 to 2:30 pm outside the library entrance.

** Thursdays only, there will be NO tech support during Hornet homeroom, ONLY  AT 2-2:25PM **

Parking

There have been issues with faculty/student parking, please make sure to park in your assigned numbered spot. If there is another car parked in your spot, please take a picture of the license plate.   Send the picture to Gina Jones at gjones@eastpennsd.org then park your car in the parallel spots next to the sidewalk in Lot J by the Auditorium.

Shave for the Brave

EHS students: We need your help to make one of the most meaningful events in our school community to happen on Friday, April 26! 

The Emmaus Shave for the Brave–a head-shaving event through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation that raises money for kids’ cancer research–was not scheduled for this year, but due to the overwhelming passion of our senior class that has been greatly affected by pediatric cancer, we are excited to announce the return of The Shave!  

If you are interested in serving on the EHS Shave for the Brave Committee please complete this form.  We will be having our first meeting on 1/30 during HR in Mrs. Kaunitz’s room 216.  You are NOT committed to shaving your head.  This a group to help organize and run a successful event.  ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME! Please complete this form by 1/26. 

London, France and Italian Riviera Trip

The deadline to sign up for the trip to London, France and the Italian Riviera THIS summer is January 31st.  Please see Mr. Montepeque if you have any questions!

Communities In Schools

NEW STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES MP3:  Please take a look at the new student opportunities being offered during MP3.  Five skills building groups:  Stress Management, Informal Discussion Group, Study Skills, Healthy Relationships, and 7 Healthy Habits.  Groups are held once a week for about 40 minutes.  You can use the QR code on the flier or use the link below to sign up.  If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Williams at abwilliams@eastpennsd.org.

Information and QR Code: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SRn-STBL5chWIwN2e9ks5xqxdxS9H8Ai/view?usp=drive_link

Sign up Form: https://forms.gle/d26fheuqFtugfSCM8

Future Educators Program – LCTI

There will be an information session for any current 11^th grade students interested in learning more about the 2024/25 Future Educators program offered through LCTI on February 7^th at 12:00. If you are interested in attending, please sign up in the counseling office.

Future Educators is a program of study for students interested in building professional pathways for future careers as pre-K-12 teachers, school counselors, paraprofessionals, school administrators…Students are dually enrolled at both LCTI and LCCC, where they take on-site classes such as EDU 114- Careers in Education, EDU 101- Foundations of Education, and EDU 105- Introduction to Special Education. In the classroom setting at LCTI, students work on building a foundation of understanding of different roles in education, the history of American education, stages of human development, understanding diverse learners, planning and instructional methods, as well as tools for classroom management and technology for instruction. In addition, students gain hands-on experience by spending time in PreK-12 classrooms within the Lehigh Valley school districts, and initiate planning for the future by visiting and learning about local colleges and universities, and spending time with LCTI alumni.

FAFSA – Help Completing form

The EHS Counseling Office is proud to offer families of 12th grade students the opportunity to complete their FAFSA with the support of Michael Burke from PHEAA and a representative from LCCC’s Financial Aid Office.  The event will take place in the EHS Library on 2/7/24 at 6:00pm.  Anyone who is interested in participating will need to complete this Google Form as space is limited.  Families will need to bring copies of their 2022 1040/1040EZ/1040A etc. as well as their W2 forms, social security numbers.  Students have the option to bring their EPSD device or devices will be provided for families (personal devices are discouraged). The FSA ID should be completed BEFORE attending the FAFSA Completion Night (start here).  Should you have any questions, please contact your student’s counselor

Emmaus Rotary Club’s  Speech Contest

Create hope in the world – participate in Emmaus Rotary Club’s 4 Way Test Speech Contest! The contest will be held on March 16, 10 AM, at Willow Lane Elementary School and is open to ALL students. ALL participants receive a monetary prize!

Write and deliver a brief speech focusing on Rotary’s Four Way Test of the things we think, say, or do (Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned?

Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?) For additional information, contact Anthony Moyer (anmoyer@eastpennsd.org) or Interact Advisor, Amy Kaunitz (akaunitz@eastpennsd.org).

Japan Trip 2024

Tokyo! Kyoto! Osaka! Hiroshima! Would you love to see Mt. Fuji in person? Eat Japanese street food in Osaka? Sing karaoke with friends? Come with us to Japan in June 2024! We only have three spots left! Stop by room 219 or email asoboleski@eastpennsd.org to learn more.

School Store

The School Store will be open during Hornet Homeroom everyday (10:18 – 10:55).  Students that come, need to have a signed pass from the homeroom teacher. 

Athletics

For a complete listing of EHS sporting events, please visit https://ehshornetsathletics.com

Clubs

• The next meeting for the Classical Dance Club will be on 1/31 after school in Café 2 from 2:30-3:30.  Wear athletic attire and come ready to explore different dance styles.  Don’t forget your dance shoes!  Join the Schoology Group using code 8FM2-RHSC-9H7QQ.  

• No Place for Hate will meet after school in room 309 from 2:30-3:00.

Our dates for the rest of the year are as follows: 

Tuesday 1/30

Thursday: 2/8, 2/22, 3/7, 3/21, 4/4, 4/18, 5/2, 5/16

            All are welcome to attend!  

• The Young Republicans Club will meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 2:30-3:30 PM in room 310. All are welcome! For more information, please see Mrs. Smeltz in room 319, or join our Schoology group (access code V7KF-3XNJ-J65F7).

• The Bible Study Club will be meeting Tuesdays from 6:45 – 7:15am in Room 254. Come spend some time with us learning scripture and fellowshipping with other students! You can enter through the door right by the Counseling suite at 6:45. Hope to see you there! Join the Bible Study Club Schoology group for more information: 22D5-XNX5-J3Q24. 

• The Interact Club will continue to collect soda tabs for the Ronald McDonald House.   Please drop off at Mrs. Kaunitz’s room, 216.