{"id":18932,"date":"2024-12-13T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastpennsd.org\/ehs\/?p=18932"},"modified":"2024-12-13T11:15:17","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T16:15:17","slug":"student-announcements-monday-december-16-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eastpennsd.org\/ehs\/article\/student-announcements-monday-december-16-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Announcements-Monday, December 16, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

EHS Winter Holiday Dress-Up Weeks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Join the holiday fun and show off your festive spirit with these themed dress-up days!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12\/16-Merry Monday: Winter or Holiday themed pajama day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12\/17-Tinsel Tuesday: Sparkle & Shine-Deck yourself out with your shiniest outfits, tinsel, glitter and sequins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12\/18-Winter Wonderland Wednesday: White out (or blue or silver)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12\/19-Festive Thursday: Ugly Holiday Sweater Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12\/20-Flannel Friday: Plaid it out-Get comfy cozy in your favorite plaid flannel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spread the cheer and have fun dressing up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EHS Red Cross Club<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that a blood transfusion is needed every two seconds in the U.S.? EHS Red Cross Club is promoting Miller-Keystone Blood Donation Centers. If you donate blood and have proof, come to room 16 (Montepeque) for a bag of candy! Additionally, you\u2019ll get a T-shirt from Miller-Keystone at the donation site.\u00a0 See the fliers posted around the school to scan the QR code for more information.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donation Site Sponsored by the EHS Red Cross Club:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LVHN Cedar Crest (1255 S. Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 1300 Allentown, PA 18103) takes blood donations every day except Sundays! If you are interested in donating blood at this location, please schedule an appointment using the link below: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/donor.giveapint.org\/donor\/schedules\/center\/2<\/a><\/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

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

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

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\u00a0Late\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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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