{"id":18684,"date":"2024-09-17T10:54:23","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T14:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastpennsd.org\/ehs\/?p=18684"},"modified":"2024-09-17T13:47:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T17:47:35","slug":"student-announcements-wednedsay-september-18-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eastpennsd.org\/ehs\/article\/student-announcements-wednedsay-september-18-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Announcements-Wednedsay, September 18, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LCTI Informational Opportunity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any 9th or 10th grade student who is interested in learning more about Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI) should plan to attend the LCTI Tour on November 7th.  Stop by the Counseling Office for more information and to pick up a permission slip.  Completed permission slips are due back to the counseling Office no later than Wednesday, September 25th. Feel free to contact Mrs. Demchak with any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer Travel Opportunity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you interested in traveling to Spain and Portugal in the summer of 2026?  The first informational meeting will be on 10\/2\/24 at 6:00 PM in room 016 (Mr. Montepeque).  The second meeting will take place on 10\/10\/24 at the same time and place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking forward to seeing anybody interested in this amazing experience abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Counseling Presentation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Emmaus High School Counseling Office invites you to our next event on Thursday, September 19th. We are offering the following sessions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Session 1 at 6pm in the Auditorium – Financial Aid presentation with Michael Burke from PHEAA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Session 2 at 7:15 – There will be a 9th & 10th grade family introduction to Naviance in the HIVE as well as an 11th & 12th grade family Naviance presentation regarding the use of Naviance in the post-secondary search and application process in the Auditorium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Families may choose to attend one or both sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instant Decision Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hello Seniors, This fall, Emmaus is hosting multiple universities for an Instant Decision Day. An Instant Decision Day, also known as an On-Site Decision Day, is an event where students are able to receive an immediate admissions decision from a college or university. Instant decisions are non-binding, you are still able to apply to other colleges to look at different options! If you are interested in attending one of these events, please click the link on the college or university that you would like to sign up for. You MUST complete the google form that is linked below to the universities as well as submit an application to the university itself. Once you have signed up for one or multiple Instant Decision Days you will receive an email confirmation and more information will be emailed to you as the event date approaches. Please only use your school email when signing up. Below are the available Instant Decision Days to sign up for. Good luck! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

College Visiting <\/strong><\/td>Time of Visit <\/strong><\/td>Date of Visit<\/strong><\/td>Last Day to Sign Up <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Northampton Community College <\/a><\/td>9:00-11:00 AM<\/td>9\/27\/2024<\/td>9\/20\/2024<\/td><\/tr>
Commonwealth University<\/a><\/td>12:00-2:00 PM<\/td>10\/1\/2024<\/td>9\/24\/2024<\/td><\/tr>
DeSales University<\/a><\/td>12:00-2:00 PM<\/td>10\/8\/2024<\/td>10\/1\/2024<\/td><\/tr>
Moravian University<\/a><\/td>11:00-1:00 PM<\/td>10\/10\/2024<\/td>10\/3\/2024<\/td><\/tr>
Millersville University<\/a><\/td>10:00-12:00 PM<\/td>10\/16\/2024<\/td>10\/9\/2024<\/td><\/tr>
Kutztown University<\/a><\/td>9:00-2:00 PM<\/td>10\/18\/2024<\/td>10\/11\/2024<\/td><\/tr>
Cedar Crest College<\/a><\/td>8:30-10:00 AM<\/td>10\/21\/2024<\/td>10\/11\/2024<\/td><\/tr>
Lehigh Carbon Community College<\/a><\/td>10:00-12:00 PM<\/td>11\/15\/2024<\/td>11\/8\/2024<\/td><\/tr>
Wilkes University<\/a><\/td>12:00-2:00 PM<\/td>11\/14\/2024<\/td>11\/7\/2024<\/td><\/tr>
East Stroudsburg University<\/a><\/td>11:00-1:00 PM<\/td>11\/4\/2024<\/td>10\/28\/2024<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

East Penn Therapy Dog Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The East Penn Therapy Dog Program will again be partnering with the Phantoms on Oct. 12!  This is opening night for the Phantoms; tickets are $22 and $5 from each ticket purchased will go towards the Therapy Dog Program.  Branch, Mario, and Tokyo will be at the game.  Please join us for an East Penn Night at the Phantoms! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link: https:\/\/fevo-enterprise.com\/event\/Eastpenn2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ASVAB<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test will be administered on the morning of October 10, 2024.  The 2024-25 ASVAB Test Registration<\/a> form must be completed by October 4th<\/strong> to be able to sit for the ASVAB. The ASVAB registration form, as well as additional information on the ASVAB can be found in your \u201cClass of\u201d Schoology Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dual Credit Courses through LCCC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

LCCC will be here Friday, September 20 and Tuesday, September 24 during Hornet Homeroom in our auditorium. Students enrolled and eligible for dual credit are encouraged to attend one of these sessions to learn how to register with LCCC in order to obtain college credit. More information will be provided in the coming weeks regarding signups to attend as well as how to register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After School Homework Help Starts Soon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

EHS is offering free after-school help twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays 2024). Teachers will be available to help with homework, studying for exams, or improving the understanding of course material. Taking advantage of this resource can make a significant difference in academic performance and overall confidence at school. Teachers will be available after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 -3:30 in the EHS library. They are happy and excited to help students succeed in their classes for the remainder of the school year.  Students do NOT need to sign up in advance. They just need to come to the library at 2:30 and make sure they have transportation home at 3:30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Late Bus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sign up online using the Late Bus Google Form<\/a> in Schoology under the Materials section<\/strong> or on the EHS website under Morning Announcements, there is a link under the Late Bus post. The late bus will run Tuesdays and Thursdays through the end of May<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chromebook \/ IT Help<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The IT department will hold Chromebook support for students during Hornet Homeroom (10:18 \u2013 10:55) and from 2 to 2:25 pm outside the library entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

** Thursdays only<\/u>, there will be NO tech support during Hornet homeroom, ONLY AT 2-2:25PM <\/u>**<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clubs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n