“Every child is a different kind of flower, and all together, make this world a beautiful garden.”
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Today is Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
- The Library is open to passes today during Blocks 1, 2, 3, and 4.
- The next meeting of the ACSL/Computer Club is this Thursday, February 25th from 2:00-3:00. The zoom link is on our Schoology group page. Contact Mrs. Brashear or Mrs. Stoudt if you have any questions.
- Please join the Global Citizens meeting today @ 2:30 PM. Make a new friend. Take an active step towards making our world kinder and more connected. Join Zoom Meeting https://eastpennsd.zoom.us/j/87910534630 Meeting ID: 879 1053 4630. Passcode: GCClub All most welcome!
- No Place for Hate will meet on Zoom at 2 PM today. Everyone is welcome to come and share their insights and ideas about how to help us continue to build an inclusive and equitable school culture
- SGA is looking for the student body’s help in creating new virtual events to increase school spirit. We want to increase school spirit back this school year. Please submit event ideas that would allow participants to participate on their own time, allowing for more freedom and participation without a time constraint. If you have event ideas that you would like SGA to consider, please fill out the form below!” The Google Form for suggestions is linked here: https://forms.gle/sntCi9HnrVRvyakG6
- Registration for 2021 Advanced Placement exams for Spring Semester courses will begin on February 1st and end on February 26th. Please complete the registration form (2021 AP Exam Order Form Spring) to sign up for the AP exam for the class/classes you are taking. Directions for registration are included with the form. Students must be enrolled in the course on the AP Portal to register for the exam. If your family is experiencing financial hardship or you qualify for free or reduced lunch, please contact your counselor prior to registering.
- SWEET”heart SPECIAL at the Hornet’s Nest! Enjoy 1/2 off all candy now through the month of February!! Come in during Study Halls/Lunches using eHall Pass. Open every day and all blocks when school is in session. See you soon!
- The next GSA meeting will be Tuesday March 2nd at 2:30. New members are always welcome and can join our Schoology Group by reaching out to Mrs. Grim or Dr. Pinho or by using the code: JZKV-HS5T-RK2PF
- Students who wish to attend LCTI for the first time during the 2021-2022 school year must complete the LCTI Application and send it to their school counselor by March 3rd, 2021. To complete the application, please follow this link, download the form, and then fill in ALL portions of pages 1-3, including 5 complete sentences in the Student Statement of Interest portion. If all sections are not completed entirely, the application will not be processed. The half day LCTI application for 21-22 can be found here: 2021-2022 Fillable LCTI Application.
- Students who wish to attend LCTI’s Academic Center for the first time during the 2021-2022 school year must fill out the Academic Center application and return the completed application to their school counselor. If the student will be new to LCTI, they must also fill out the 2021-2022 Fillable LCTI Application and be sure to follow the instructions above. Both applications are due to the student’s school counselor by March 3rd, 2021. If a student already attends LCTI as a half day student and wishes to move to the Academic Center, they should contact both their LCTI school counselor and their EHS school counselor as well as fill out the 2021-2022 Fillable Academic Center Application. This application will also be due by March 3rd.
GUIDANCE
- The following career speakers will be presenting virtually the week of March 1. Students interested in attending any of the presentations must sign up through Naviance. Students are responsible for making up any work if class is missed to attend a presentation.
- Career: Social Work
- Date: March 1, 1:30
- Presenter: Lea Dougherty
- Marywood University’s School of Social Work is the leading provider of social work education in Northeast Pennsylvania, as well as in the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. They have educated more than 4,500 social workers since 1969.
- The School of Social Work at Marywood University has both BSW and MSW Programs. All are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CWSE).
- Career: EMS
- Date: March 2, 1:30
- Presenter: Shawn McGovern & Ed Boyle
- Mr. McGovern & Mr. Boyle will be sharing their experience in the exciting and fast-paced world of EMS with the Cetronia Ambulance Corp. The talk will focus on training required, duties performed and personal experiences.
- Career: Graphic Design
- Date: March 3, 12:30
- Presenter: Angela Kilburg
- Ms. Kilburg will share her experience as a Graphic Designer and her work in that field, most recently with Alloy5. The presentation will be part of Ms. Soboleski’s Digital Fine Art class, but all students are welcome and encouraged to attend.
- Career: Corporate Talent Manager
- Date: March 4, 1:30
- Presenter: Brian Case
- Brian Case is the Manager of Corporate Talent Management at PPL Corporation where he is involved in succession planning, leadership development, performance management, university relations, diversity and inclusion, and serves on the PPL Foundation Corporate grant review committee. Mr. Case has previous corporate experience which includes Merck, Prudential and Cigna. He was the very first recipient of the Merck Diversity Leadership Award. He is an entrepreneur, having previously owned and served as President of Career Coaching of the Lehigh Valley, offering professional coaching and training services. He also provided content contributions to a college classroom textbook, Earn Internships, Secure Employment: A Practical Guide to Writing for the Workplace, for Kendall Hunt Publishing.
- Brian has a B.S. degree in Business Administration/Management from Bloomsburg University and holds certifications in assessments, coaching, and various leadership training programs. He recently served on the National Association of Colleges and Employers Inclusion Committee, and now is on the NACE Ethical Business Practices Committee. He currently serves on the Career Services Advisory Board at Penn State University and DeSales University.
- Career: Architect
- Date: March 5, 1:30
- Presenter: Sal Verrastro
- Salvatore Verrastro, FCSI, AIA, CCS, CCCA, NCARB., is a partner with Spillman Farmer Architects, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and has been with the firm since 1983. Mr. Verrastro graduated from Kansas State University in 1981. In addition to being a Registered Architect, a certified Construction Specifier, and a certified Construction Contract Administrator, he is a past adjunct faculty member in the Department of Environmental Engineering at Lafayette College in Easton, PA, and at the Northampton Community College’s Department of Architecture. He is very active nationally with American Institute of Architects (AIA).
CLUBS
- Art Club meets every Tuesday at 2:30 via Zoom. We often work on personal art projects, but also have days that have guest speakers. Join our Schoology group using this code: FWB6-RZ2K-G85NJ New and existing members are always welcome.
- Be your own kind of beautiful and check out all the new content from Buzz Magazine! Follow us on Instagram for daily takeovers like Music Monday, Travel Tuesday, Wellness Wednesday, Throwback Thursday, Food Friday and Superstar Saturday. We also have a brand new website https://emmausbuzzmagazine.wixsite.com/emmaushighschool Super-fun virtual meetings held every Thursday at 2:30. Schoology COURSE code RCG7-V9ZV-BHGK2.
- Finding yourself with political questions? Want to talk to other highschoolers about it? Come to the Young Republicans Club! We hold meetings at 2:30pm on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Join our schoology using the following code: V7KF-3XNJ-J65F7 ; and bring a friend! We look forward to meeting you soon!
- The EHS Gratitude club will meet via zoom every Wednesday at 1:30. The intention of this club is to make a difference through community involvement by displaying gratitude to those in need. Members will be given the opportunity to take up leadership roles, perform community service, and network with others. Information regarding our zoom link and resources are available on schoology via the following access code: BKF4-D3PB-BZWS3.
- If you are interested in playing Among Us, Magic the Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, or any other games with friends, power up with the Game Club. Stop by our virtual meetings every Tuesday, starting at 2:30. Join our class with the Schoology code Z7X6-PNB9-ZX4CT or email cstuchko@eastpennsd.org for more information. #gameonEHS
- Are you passionate about the environment and want to make the world a greener place? Do you want to learn to identify wildlife, conserve Earth’s resources, and solve today’s environmental problems? Join Envirothon and work with your peers to win this year’s Envirothon Academic Competition. We meet on Zoom every Wednesday at 2:30. Join using the Schoology code: F8FV-7FJK-2TZSW. Reach out to Mrs. Susens or Ms. Luancing with questions!
- No Place for Hate is calling for all current or new members to join our Schoology page, so we can regroup, schedule a Zoom meeting, and select officers and projects for the 20-21 school year. Please join at 3N3Z-X8QD-MTJ6G, and reach out to Mrs. Larkin or Mr. Harkness if you have any questions. Slarkin@eastpennsd.org; BHarkness@eastpennsd.org
- Calling all snowsports lovers – EHS Snowsports Club – has a Schoology Group. Please join the Access Code is VBB2-B82X-9BR4F.
- Mud Club!! If you like to play with clay, we have a club for that. And if you like to help out those who cannot afford to eat right in your own community, our club does that. Mud Club meets every Tuesday after school. No experience necessary. Join Zoom Meeting Link https://eastpennsd.zoom.us/j/81189742724 Passcode: 141662
- Are you interested in science? Do you want to know more about what is going on in the Universe above your heads? Join the Astronomy Club! The club has meetings every Tuesday starting at 2:30 and you are welcome to join us to find out “What’s up”. Schoology Code: PTRZ-73RP-PF8MD
- The Spanish Club is having virtual cooking shows. Students are preparing Spanish or Latin Dishes in our meetings. Our meetings are on Wednesdays. Everyone is welcome to join the club. Use this code to join: 5XMC-MSJW-TKDCM
- Science fair is a go this year! If you are interested in putting your passion for science or engineering into a project that may earn you fame and fortune, contact Mr. Landrum at blandrum@eastpennsd.org.
- If you are interested in getting involved in our Theater Department here at EHS, please join our Theater Department group on Schoology, code 4GHW-J9CJ-Z3KQB to access an application form and for information about our fall production and upcoming events.
- Are you passionate about making a change in our community and/or country? Then get involved with the EHS Activism club! Our club aims to promote activism within the community and provide opportunities for social and political engagement. EHS’s Student Activism club will be begin holding meetings every other Thursday, beginning 9/24 @2:30 p.m. For more information contact Mrs. Kinzel skinzel@eastpennsd.org and join our Remind (code @ehsactivi) to receive the ZOOM link for our meeting.
- The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is up and running this year! Please join our Group in Schoology by using the access code: R4X2-Z946-5Q8SR. Join and find out what we’re all about.
ATTENDANCE TIPS
- FACT: Attending class everyday teaches you how to become a responsible citizen by being reliable and accountable. It also sets the stage for responsible behavior in the workplace which correlates to financial success later in life.
- WELLNESS IS KEY – Practice healthy habits such as eating breakfast, eating healthy foods, drinking lots of water, getting daily exercise, maintaining healthy hygiene, taking a break from screen time, doing something you enjoy during free time. Developing healthy habits will improve your energy level, help you maintain a positive attitude and help you feel good enough to put in a full day’s work. You may find that a renewed interest in self-improvement will lead into an attendance commitment at school and help you feel more productive.
- ESTABLISH A ROUTINE AND GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP – By establishing a routine and getting a good’s night sleep you are more likely to reduce your stress levels, improve mental health, increase predictability during an uncertain time, and increase your productivity. Getting a good night sleep strengthens learning and memories; the more you learn the more you need to sleep and it is critical in achieving school success and contributes to consistent attendance. (Want more info or support with this? Contact your CIS Site Coordinator, Mrs. Williams – abwilliams@eastpennsd.org)
- REDUCE DISTRACTIONS – One of the biggest challenges of online learning is the number of distractions available when you’re working from home. Social media, pets, TV, household chores… these are the distractions that lead to procrastination. If you can’t seem to focus while learning from home, try finding a quiet place in your home to help you stay on track. Put your cell phone on silent or turn it off during class or while you are studying.
- WHY ATTENDANCE MATTERS
- Did you know that absences tend to spike in the weeks before and after holidays? Let’s break that cycle! Keep your goals in mind! Persevere! Create a countdown till the break. Reward yourself for attending each day.
- Students are more likely to succeed in academics when they attend school consistently. It increases your likelihood of keeping up with daily lessons and assignments. Research shows it is the greatest factor influencing your academic success! Keep an eye out for the weekly Attendance Matters facts and tips from your CIS Site Coordinator.
- GET A JOB: Can’t wait to earn your own money? Students who go to school every day are more likely to get and keep a job! Attend, achieve, and succeed!
- LEARN BETTER: Learning builds upon itself. What you learn each day is added on to what you learned the day before. Attending class regularly helps you stay up to date. Students who attend consistently report feeling less stressed than those who miss significant days.
- YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: “A prerequisite to success in any endeavor is “showing up”, and classes are no exception. If you’re not showing up to class, you’re forfeiting every opportunity provided to you in the classroom.” You should not miss class just because you don’t want to go or there is something else you would rather do. Realize that going to class is the default expectation — it is not a decision that needs to be made. – Mark Tomforde, Ph.D. Mathematician and Writer