Good morning Eyer! It is Wednesday, October 7th. It is Day 6
Upcoming EPSD Calendar Reminders – Outlined below are several upcoming reminders about the EPSD Calendar for the Month of October.
- October 12th – The EPSD will be CLOSED for a staff professional development day.
- October 21st – EPSD Secondary Schools will dismiss at 11AM for a ½ Day Professional Development Session. Please note that lunch WILL NOT be served on October 21st.
Student Council Spirt Week – Our first Spirit Week of the 26–27 school year is this week! Each year, Student Council sponsors Spirit Week to build school spirit and bring our Eyer community together. Check out the daily themes below and in the attached image. Additional information about each theme can be found through the link in the heading. We can’t wait to see everyone participating and showing their #OneEyer spirit!
PAWS Pretzel Day -The October PAWS Sale will feature an Eyer classic, the PAWS Pretzel Sale! The sale will take place on Thursday, October 8, during 9th Period. Students can purchase a Philly Pretzel Factory Soft Pretzel for $1. All proceeds support the PAWS School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Program, which recognizes students who contribute positively to our school community.
Student Council Fall Fest – The annual Student Council Fall Fest will take place this Friday, October 9th, from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. This after-school social event will feature carnival games, athletic challenges, inflatables, a DJ, and plenty of screen-free fun with friends. A longtime student favorite, Fall Fest is a great way to welcome the fall season and enjoy an afternoon of fun with friends! Tickets are $7 and will be available for purchase during all lunches from October 5th through October 7th. All proceeds support student programming sponsored by the Student Council throughout the 26–27 school year.
Unity Day Spirit Day – World Unity Day will be held on Wednesday, October 21st. Let’s stand together and send a powerful message of building a strong school community through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying by wearing orange. We encourage all students and staff to join us in wearing orange and helping to spread the message that we are united!
Lehigh Women’s Basketball Education Day – Female student athletes are invited to join Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Snow to attend the Lehigh University Women’s Basketball Education Day at Stabler Arena on Thursday, December 3rd. Student athletes who attend will experience a college campus, learn about academic and athletic opportunities beyond middle school, and enjoy Division I basketball action while being able to meet members of the Lehigh Women’s Basketball Team. Interested student-athletes should sign up in the Main Office and pick up a permission slip. Lehigh University is generously funding this opportunity, so space is limited to the first 25 students who return their completed permission slip. Because this event takes place during the school day, students will be responsible for making up any missed work.
EPSD Winter Sports Sign Ups – Any 7th or 8th grade student-athlete interested in joining an EPSD Winter Interscholastic Team must complete the 26–27 EPSD Winter Sports Google Form by October 20th. Winter interscholastic sports include Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Wrestling, and Girls Wrestling. The first day of the Winter Sports season is November 20th. Additional details about EPSD Middle Level Winter Athletic Programs can be found on the EPSD Athletics and Activities website.
Fall Intramural Soccer – Miss Lindaberry is launching a fall soccer intramural program for students in Grades 6 through 8. Teams will be formed to compete in a bracket-style tournament in a fun, after-school environment. Before joining Eyer, Miss Lindaberry served as the Head Women’s Soccer Coach at North Hunterdon High School in New Jersey, making this a great opportunity for students to learn from someone with extensive soccer experience. Students interested in this opportunity should sign up using the Soccer Intramural Google Form. All intramural participants must also complete and submit the EPSD Intramural Consent Form prior to the first activity.
Lions Club International Peace Poster Art Contest – The Eyer Art Department is excited to announce the 2026 Emmaus Lions Club Peace Poster Contest. The Lions International Peace Poster Contest gives students ages 11 through 13 an opportunity to explore and share what peace means to them through art. Participants will have the chance to earn First, Second, and Third Place prizes, along with a free dinner for their family at the local chapter program. Students interested in participating should stop by Room 222 to see Mr. Willett for more information and to pick up their poster paper. We can’t wait to see your creativity and your vision for peace.
Boy’s Basketball Open Gym – Eyer student athletes in grades 7 through 8 who are interested in trying out for the Boys’ Basketball team are invited to attend open gym sessions on Thursday, October 22nd and Thursday, November 5th. Each open gym go from 2:35 PM to 4:30 PM. Student athletes MUST bring a completed EPSD Intramural Consent Form, with them to the open gym activities. This form can be printed from that link or found in the Eyer Main Office. Students who do not have a completed form will not be allowed to participate.
Library DoorDash Book Program – Through the Library DoorDash Book Program, students can request a book and have it delivered directly to their homeroom or classroom! Know exactly what you want? Request a specific title. Not sure? Just share a genre, topic, or type of book you’re interested in, and Mr. Solano will help find something for you. Students who are ready to place an order can use the Request a Library DoorDash Book program link.
Horror Story Contest – “The Last Text Message Ever Sent” – All October long, the library is hosting a Horror Story Contest! Students are challenged to write a spooky, two-sentence horror story around the theme “The Last Text Message Ever Sent.” Stories must be original, exactly two sentences, and school appropriate. Entries are due October 31st and can be submitted directly to the library. We can’t wait to read what our students come up with!
Exploring the Moon – From Telescopes to Apollo – Students interested in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) are invited to the Library during 9th Period on October 9th for a special presentation by Gary G. DeLeo, Emeritus Professor of Physics at Lehigh University. Students will explore how telescopic discoveries, robotic missions, and the NASA Apollo program advanced our understanding of the Moon and paved the way for today’s Artemis program missions. Interested students should register using the sign-up sheet in the Library.
A Day in the Life of a First Responder Activity – Students interested in a future career as a first responder or simply curious about what it’s like to serve as one are invited to attend “A Day in the Life of a First Responder” during 9th Period on October 26 in the Eyer Library. Local first responders will share what a typical day looks like and provide students with an opportunity to learn more about careers in public safety. Representatives from the Macungie Police Department and Lower Macungie Fire Department will be available to speak with students and answer questions. Interested students should sign up using the registration sheet in the Library.
Clubs:
Reading Olympics Team – Reading Olympics is the perfect after-school club for students who love to read, talk about books, and play fun trivia games! The club meets two to three times a month to get ready for the regional Reading Olympics competition held at the end of the school year and sponsored by the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit. At that tournament students will compete against other students from school from the entire county. This club is open to all students. You can read as much, or as little, as you’d like, so come join the fun! Ready to sign up? Add your name outside Room 636.
Chess Club-Join the Chess Club! We meet twice a month on Thursdays after school. Interested students can sign up at POD 5 outside room 650. Please contact Mrs. Mendez for any questions. Space is limited.
🚶 Join the Wellness Walking Club! Looking for a fun way to get moving, take a break, and connect with others? Join our Wellness Walking Club! All students are welcome—come walk, chat, and enjoy some fresh air. No experience or special pace required! We walk through Macungie and end at Macungie park for a rest, then back to Eyer on Tuesdays. Please stop by main office for a permission slip to be filled out by parent/Guardian as we walk off campus. Return to Mrs. Batz in the office.
Join Four Square Club-Four Square Club will take place on Thursdays. We’ll meet in the cafeteria and play outside or inside, weather permitting. Please stop by the main office to sign up with Mrs. Gaines.
Join Scrapbooking Club– Love being creative, making memories, or just trying something new? Come join us for Scrapbooking Club Tuesdays after school! We’ll create fun pages, share ideas, and turn your favorite memories into something special. Stop by the Guidance Office for more information!
Crochet/Knit Club– Come and get Creative. Interested in crocheting and or knitting? Please come sign up in the main office with Mrs. Batz.
Special Art Club Attention: Eyer Middle School has 2 Art Clubs. Painting Club and Clay Club. Painting Club will take place after school on a Tuesday and Clay Club will be on Thursdays. At this time, you may sign up for only one club. If interested, please see Mr. Willett in room 222.
RECURRING
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.
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.
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 provides Eyer with funding for student programs through everyday shopping at Weis Markets. If you shop at Weis, you can support Eyer by linking your existing Weis Rewards Card to our school. It only takes a few minutes to register, and the rewards card must be linked again each school year. Last year, Eyer families generated more than $1,000 simply by linking their rewards cards. Every dollar generated through the program directly supports our students and student programming. Instructions for linking your card are available through the Weis4School Rewards Program information linked above or the Weis4School Webpage. Thank you for supporting Eyer!
Stay Connected – The Eyer Middle School Administration strives to keep the entire school community informed through various resources, including the Eyer Website, Facebook, X, Instagram, and the Weekly Update.