| Date | A/B |
| March 26, 2024 | B |
| March 27, 2024 | A |
| March 28, 2024 | NO SCHOOL |
| March 29, 2024 | NO SCHOOL |
| April 1, 2024 | NO SCHOOL |
Upcoming Dates:
3/26/2024 – Career Exploration Fair, 6 -8pm Main Gym, Café 1
3/27/2024 – 11 AM Dismissal
3/28/2024 – 3/29/2024 – NO SCHOOL, Easter Break
4/1/2024 – NO SCHOOL, Easter Break
4/4/2024 – End of 3rd Marking Period
4/5/2024 – 11 AM Dismissal
4/5/2024 – Glow Dance, 6-9pm Gyms/Cafes
4/12/2024 – MS Jazz Band Festival, 5-9pm Aud
4/18/2024 – ASVAB Testing, 7:25am Café 1
4/19/2024 – Broadway Night, 7-9pm Aud
4/23/2024 – Spring Orchestra Concert, 7-10pm AUD
4/24/2024 – World Language Dept. Honor Society Induction, 7-8pm Aud
4/25/2024 – College Fair, 6-8pm Main/AUX Gyms & Café
4/26/2024 – Shave For The Brave, 5pm EHS Track
4/27/2024 – Junior Prom
4/30/2024 – Spring Band Concert, 7-10pm Aud
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 use a Google form to sign up for the late bus which will be posted here on the website and also in Schoology under the Materials section. 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.
Junior Prom
Class of 2025! The “Cloud 9” Junior Prom is on Saturday, April 27 at The Palace Center, Allentown.
Digital tickets are on sale now until Friday, April 5th.
All info and links are here and in the Class of 2025 Schoology course, class social media accounts, and flyers around school. Important:
- You must clear all school debts in order to purchase your ticket.
- Your school ID is your access code.
- Non-EHS guests must have an approved guest pass from your AP’s office BEFORE purchasing tickets. Guest passes are in all AP offices. Due back by 3/25.
- Questions: Ask Class Officers – Gloria Klees, Aleena Khokhar, Anna Smith, Aridni Bautista, Aashka Sevak or Mrs. Hess & Mrs. Ardito
Operation Giggles
Operation Giggles is ON! During the month of April, the Interact Club will be collecting NEW toys and craft kits for children (ages 1-18yrs) at the Lehigh Valley Hospital. The collection will run through the month of April. Items can be dropped off outside Mrs. Kaunitz’s room, 216. Thank you for your support!
No Place for Hate – Day of Silence
History of Day of (No) Silence: Started in the mid 90’s by two college students, Day of Silence has expanded to reach hundreds of thousands of students each year. Every April, students would go through the school day without speaking, ending the day with Breaking the Silence rallies to bring attention to ways their schools and communities can become more inclusive.
2024 Day of (No) Silence: With more than 800 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced last year, we must Rise Up and Take Action. GLSEN’s Day of NO Silence is a nationally-recognized student-led demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies all around the country—and the world— protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in schools. The Day of Silence is April 12, 2024.
Career Fair
The East Penn Education Foundation is hosting their annual Career Fair on Tuesday March 26th in the Main Gym from 6-8pm. Please join us for this opportunity to talk with local professionals to learn more about their career journey. Students in all grade levels are encouraged to attend!
Student Opportunities for MP4:
Would you like to talk openly with others who are dealing with the same struggles? Check out the upcoming opportunities: Five skill-building groups are being offered during marking period 4 – Study skills, Healthy relationships, Stress management, Grief/Loss, and Art for Relaxation. Click on the link below to read descriptions, start dates, days/times and location for meetings. Groups will be held once a week for about 40 minutes. Use the QR code on the flyer 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
Group Descriptions
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bpx12jR8pI59IshF5p6e9-JsSOBLjut5Lp0eC7SA9io/edit?usp=sharing
Link to sign up
https://forms.gle/mPphpbu5yZSBQMtt5
Prom Dresses Needed
WE NEED PROM DRESSES!!! Earth Watch Club will be collecting gently used Prom Dresses and accessories now through Tuesday March 26th. All dresses should be clean and in wearable condition. Your dress donations can be dropped off in room 138 (Mrs. Kramer’s Room). Earth Watch Club will be using the donated dresses to create a Pop Up Dress Shop on April 8-12th. More information about the Pop Up Dress Shop to come!
Finals
SENIORS – May 30& 31 UNDERCLASSMAN – June 3 & 4
Students who have 4 exams in one day can move one exam to the mornings of the half days in Learning Lab or afternoons on the half days. Students must make arrangements with their teachers to determine the best time and location for the make-up exam.
Altered schedule – no HR, longer classes for exams, lunch schedule followed (see below)
Phones will be collected until all students finish their exams. Phones may not leave the classroom during exams (no phones in bathrooms).
Students who do not have exams or are exempt, still must attend classes. Attendance will be taken.
NO OPEN CAMPUS – ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED
General Rules
Pre-approved absences- students must work with their teachers to arrange a time for the exams. This can be earlier than the exam days, during make-up days, or over the summer.
Absence notes must be provided within 24 hours of the missed exam in order to be eligible to take make up exams (written note or texts / emails from parents via Safe Arrival are permitted)
| Exams (no homerooms) 5/30, 5/31, 6/3, and 6/4 | ||
| Block 1A/1B | 7:23 – 8:56 | 93 mins |
| Block 2A/2B | 9:02 – 10:35 | 93 mins |
| Block 3A/3B | 10:41- 12:45 | 124 mins |
| Lunch 1 | 10:41- 11:12 | 31 mins |
| Lunch 2 | 11:12 – 11:43 | 31 mins |
| Lunch 3 | 11:43 – 12:14 | 31 mins |
| Lunch 4 | 12:14 – 12:45 | 31 mins |
| Block 4A/4B | 12:51 – 2:25 | 94 mins |
| Review of Exams and Underclass Makeups 6/5/24 & 6/6/24 | ||
| Block 1A/1B | 7:23 – 8:15 | 52 mins |
| Block 2A/2B | 8:21 – 9:10 | 49 mins |
| Block 3A/3B | 9:16 – 10:05 | 49 mins |
| Block 4A/4B | 10-11 – 11:00 | 49 mins |
Career Readiness
March is EHS Career Awareness Month and the counseling office has an exciting lineup of speakers coming to talk about their careers and the path that led them where they are today. Students interested in attending a career speaker visit must sign up through Naviance and get permission from the teacher whose class they are missing. The following is the list of speakers for March:
Tuesday, March 26 @ 8:00 Officer Craig Blose, Police Officer & SRO
Tuesday, March 26 @ 9:00, Jeff Machik, Engineer
Branch’s Birthday Celebration
In Honor of Branch’s Birthday, we will be selling Scooby Snacks and Branch Stickers for $1 at all lunches Mar. 18- Mar. 26. Proceeds will go benefit the Therapy Dog Program.
Field Study 2024-25
The application for the Field Study program for 24-25 (link below) is still open for current sophomores or juniors who may be interested in the program. The application deadline is April 1st. Please contact Mrs. Duffy (kduffy@eastpennsd.org) or your counselor with any questions.
https://forms.gle/wzgHKGkTAPRCV4NX8
Collecting Pet Supply Donations
The Gratitude Club is collecting pet supply donations from March 11th – April 15th for two local charities – The Sanctuary at Haafsville and the Brookline Lab Rescue. Donations include Purina Cat Food, KMR kitten formula, cat litter, cat toys, treat balls, toys (suitable for larger dogs), rope bones, Kongs, and outdoor dog toys to name a few! Look for the flyers around the building coming soon for a complete list of things to donate. Donations can be dropped off in room 118 on the 1st floor anytime. Please consider donating to help homeless animals as they wait to find their forever home.
SAT Testing
All SAT tests are now digital! You MUST have your Chromebook with the BlueBook app installed and up to date with you on testing day to sit for the SAT. There will be no loaner Chromebooks available on test days. It is imperative that you follow the directions that you have received from the College Board so that you are prepared when you arrive for the SATs. The next testing date for the SATs here at EHS is May 4th.
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
Students who are interested in pursuing a career in the military should take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), as well as any other students interested in finding out more about potential careers for them. The test will be administered on April 19th, at 7:30 a.m. in a location to be announced. Please use the ASVAB Registration Form – April 19th if you are interested in signing up for the ASVAB test. The registration needs to be completed by April 12th. If you have any questions, you can reach out to your Counselor or Mrs. Wood. For detailed information on the ASVAB visit: https://www.officialasvab.com/.
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
- 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:
Thursday: 4/4, 4/18, 5/2, 5/16
All are welcome to attend!
- The Young Republicans Club meetings are 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).
Upcoming Meetings:
April 3rd
April 17th
May 1st
May 15th
- The Bible Study Club will be meeting Tuesdays from6:45 – 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.