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Toiletry Collection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Student Forum is collecting toiletries for families who unexpectedly need to stay at Lehigh Valley Hospital overnight. Things like travel size shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, and hairbrushes are appreciated. The collection will run until December 10th and items can be dropped off in the Counseling Office. If there are any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to Ms. McKinney or Mrs. Grim in the Counseling Office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operation Giggles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Interact club is proud to announce the start of Operation Giggles\u2019<\/a> winter collection! We are collecting any new or unused toys starting now through December 20th and will be donating them to the Lehigh Valley Riley Children’s Hospital. There will be boxes that you can drop the toys off at by Mrs. Kaunitz\u2019s room 216. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Peyton Kilka (pkilka26@eastpennsd.org<\/a>). Thank you and have a great day Emmaus!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Wellness Group\u00a0Sign Ups<\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Healthy Relationships: <\/em><\/strong>This group will focus on supporting students struggling with relationships (family, friends, acquaintances, and significant others). Students will increase their ability to develop and maintain supportive relationships and communicate effectively. They will learn how to resolve interpersonal conflict and how to cope with socially stressful situations.
Wednesdays 8:30 – 9:15 Starting December 4th; MMR (318)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Study Skills:<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>This group will focus on note-taking strategies, study strategies, planning\/prioritizing, improving focus and time management, stress management, knowing your resources, and the importance of managing situations when they don\u2019t go as planned.
Wednesdays 9:30 – 10:15 Starting December 4th; MMR (318)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teen Issues:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>This group will focus on a variety of topics: anxiety management, healthy boundaries, depression, managing emotions, coping mechanism, self-advocacy, social media management, social stressors, etc.
Wednesdays 11:40 – 12:25 Starting December 4th; MMR (318)Conflict Resolution:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0This group will focus on increasing students’ ability to manage anger effectively, identify sources of anger, resolve conflicts productively, and consider alternative solutions to a problem in order to experience more positive outcomes.
Wednesdays 12:40 – 1:25 Starting December 4th; MMR (318)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art for Relaxation:<\/em><\/strong> Students will be provided the needed supplies to create a series of hands-on projects.  The purpose is to guide students through creative art making and provide alternative means to practice stress management. The program is only 4 weeks and open to 10 students; attendance at each session is mandatory.
Wednesdays 1:45 – 2:25 Starting December 4th; MMR (318)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sign Up Using this QR Code:  <\/strong>CIS Student Wellness Groups (MP2) 24_25.pdf<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food Drive<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Interact Club is hosting a food drive<\/a> for families and students in the East Penn School District and we need your help. Please donate cans of fruit\u00a0(preferably\u00a014 oz)\u00a0outside\u00a0room 216 (Mrs. Kaunitz) by December 12th. Thank you for your help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We still have spots available for the Spain\/Portugal trip in 2026. \u00a0 For more information, please see Mr. Montepeque in room 016 or go online to\u00a0Explorica<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

International Travel \u2013 Iceland June 2025 (Enrolling now through Jan 30th<\/sup>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traverse this legendary landscape and leave forever inspired by the other-worldly beauty of Iceland. This Nordic oasis transforms mundane into extraordinary. During our student trip to Iceland, we will stroll amid active glaciers, bathe in steaming lagoons, visit waterfalls and volcanos, and feel the welcoming warmth of the local people.  For more information contact Mrs Kinzel (skinzel@eastpennsd.org<\/a>) and visit our tour site https:\/\/www.eftours.com\/tour-website\/2678610PW<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peer Tutoring<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in meeting with a tutor, please complete the 2024-25 Student Tutoring Request Form<\/a>.\u00a0 Peer Tutoring will be offered during HHR on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday in the Library.\u00a0 Please visit your \u201cClass of\u201d Schoology Group for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

School Store<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EHS School Store is open during HHR and closed Thursdays. Stop by and get Hornet merch and game themed merchandise. Cash or check only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

College Visits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following is a list of colleges coming to Emmaus High School.\u00a0 Juniors and seniors interested in attending one of these visits must sign up through Naviance.\u00a0 Students can view the complete list of colleges coming to EHS through their Naviance account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

       College<\/strong><\/td>             Date<\/strong><\/td>              Time<\/strong><\/td>Location of Visit<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
United States Military Academy<\/td>Monday, November 25<\/td>10:30<\/td>Counseling<\/td><\/tr>
Savannah College of Art and Design<\/td>Wednesday, December 4<\/td>1:00<\/td>\u00a0Counseling<\/td><\/tr>
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After School Homework Help <\/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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Late\u00a0Bus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sign up online using\u00a0the\u00a0<\/a>Late\u00a0Bus\u00a0Google Form<\/a> in Schoology under\u00a0the Materials section<\/strong>\u00a0or on the EHS website under Morning Announcements, there is a link under the\u00a0Late\u00a0Bus\u00a0post.\u00a0The\u00a0late\u00a0bus\u00a0will run Tuesdays and Thursdays\u00a0through the end of May<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chromebook \/ IT Help<\/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.<\/a><\/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