Good Morning Eyer! It is Tuesday, January 7th and it is Day 3
Please sign up for the late bus by 10 if you need it please.
The Snow Glow
A casual dance and activity night, will be held on Friday, January 10th from 7:00-9:30. Tickets will cost $5 and will go on sale at lunches when we get back from break. We’ll also be collecting items for the Eyer food pantry at lunches and at the dance. Each item donated earns you a raffle ticket for the chance to win a $100 Nike gift card. See the flyers in the hallways or your homeroom teacher for a list of needed items.
PAWS Rep Meeting
A meeting for all student PAWS Reps will occur during 9th Period on Thursday, January 9th in the Health Rooms. At this meeting we will discuss information about the PAWS Program and create some promotional materials for the PAWS program to be hung around the school. We cannot wait to see you there!
Stage Crew Applications
Students interested in participating in State Crew for the Spring Musical Frozen Jr. should pick up an application outside of Mr. Davis’s Classroom (Room 310) and turn the completed application in to Mr. Davis ASAP. A digital copy of the Stage Crew Application can be found via this link.
6th Grade Spring EyeTV Application
6th Grade students interested in participating in EyeTV for the spring should pick up an application outside of the EyeTV Studio across the hall from the Auditorium and turn it in to Mr. Davis ASAP. A digital copy of the 6th Grade EyeTV Application can be found via this link.
January Staff Member of the Month
Students are invited to nominate an Eyer staff member for the January Staff Member of the Month by completing the form shared by Mr. Ruhf on Schoology. This is a great opportunity to recognize staff who go above and beyond in supporting students. Each honoree will be celebrated with a certificate recognizing their contributions. Nominations are due by Friday, January 10th.
January Literary Lunch
Students interested in participating in the January Literary Lunch can do so in the Library.
January PAWS Pretzel Day
The January PAWS Pretzel Day will take place on Thursday, January 23rd. Students can purchase a soft pretzel for $1 during 9th Period. Proceeds from PAWS Pretzel Days help fund the PAWS School-Wide Positive Behavior Support incentives throughout the year.
January PAWS Cookie Day
The January PAWS Cookie Day will be held on Friday, January 31st. Students who are sporting the school colors will be rewarded with a cookie of their choice during lunch.
Free Boys Lacrosse Clinic for Beginners
LMYA is hosting a FREE Boys Lacrosse Clinic for Beginners on Sunday, January 12th, at 10:00 AM at St. Luke’s Sportsplex (4636 Crackersport Road, Allentown, PA). Open to all boys in Kindergarten through 6th grade (7th/8th graders can email lacrosse@lmya.org), participants will learn the basics of lacrosse in a fun, supportive environment. No experience is needed, and equipment will be provided if necessary. All East Penn School District students are eligible. Bring athletic wear, sneakers, and a water bottle. Interested families can sign up via the link on the Eyer Daily Announcements website.
Junior High Baseball Sign-Ups
Junior High Baseball Sign-Ups are now open! Any 8th grade baseball player in the East Penn School District is eligible to try out for the Emmaus/Lower Macungie Junior High Baseball Team in Spring 2025. Additional details have been shared to parents in the weekend update.
EPSD January Calendar Update
As a reminder, the East Penn School District will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
Clubs:
- Homework Club– Get the help you need, improve your grades, stay organized and finish assignments in a focused, quiet environment. For additional information, see Mrs. Cosme in Guidance.
- Book Club – Would you like to meet with like-minded people to share your favorite and recent reads? Then join Eyer’s Book Club. Please e-mail Mrs. Szep at lszep@eastpennsd.org to sign up!
- Math 24 – The next meeting will be 1/7
- Mathcounts is a competitive math team that meets once a week after school; if you’re interested, visit Room 507 or email Mrs. Hummel.
- Table Top Club: – Eyer’s Tabletop Club meets every Tuesday, interested students should see Mr. Davis in the music room (room 310) to sign up.
- Walking Club – Walking Club will continue every Tuesday and Thursday, weathering permitted. Please make sure to sign up for the late bus or make arrangements to get picked up by 4 pm
- Youth for Christ Club – Members of the Eyer student body are starting a Youth for Christ after school club that will meet weekly in the main office beginning Thursday, January 9th. This student-led club will include Bible studies, games, charity activities, and fellowship. Interested students can sign up in the main office.
Recurring:
Late Bus
The after school late bus is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays only and you must sign up by 10:00 AM of the day you need to take it. The sign-up form is accessed via Clever on your Chromebook.
Chromebooks
Students should develop a consistent routine to charge their Chromebooks every night to ensure they’re prepared for class each day. Creating a plan, such as designating a specific charging spot and setting a reminder before bedtime, can help make this habit stick.
Lost & Found
There are two places to look for lost and found items. The table in the commons is often where clothing, water bottles, and lunch boxes are placed. If there is something more valuable like eye glasses, jewelry, retainers, or earbuds, please check at the front desk in the Main Office.
Weis4School Rewards Program – The Weis4School Rewards Program allows schools to earn funds to support their programs when families shop at Weis. Eyer families can register their existing Weis Rewards Card to benefit our school by following the link below. Please consider taking these simple steps to help support programming for our students!