Good morning Eyer! It is Monday, November 9th . It is Day 5
EPSD November Calendar Reminders – All EPSD secondary schools will dismiss at 11:00 AM on November 20th, 23rd, 24th, and 25th. Lunch will not be served on these days. The district will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from November 26th through November 30tb. Schools will reopen on December 1st.
PAWS Pizza Day! Pizza lovers, this one’s for YOU! Join us on Thursday, November 12th during 9th period for a cheesy, delicious treat! Grab a slice for just $1 and help support PAWS!
Chili Cook Off and Craft Fair – Join us on Saturday, November 21st, from 11 AM to 2 PM in the Eyer Cafeteria for the Annual Eyer Chili Cook-Off and Craft Fair! For just $3, all visitors can taste over 15 delicious chili recipes and shop unique handmade goods from local vendors. Enjoy great food, creative crafts, and the warmth of our awesome school community. All proceeds from the Chili Cook Off support 8th grade events like the semi-formal dance, end-of-year breakfast, and other fun activities that go on for our 8th grade. Additional details can be found on the Eyer Chili Cook Off Flyer.
Ski and Snowboard Club Meeting – We will have a club meeting 9th period in the LGI (2nd floor across from the library) on Tuesday, November 10 after the weather drill. Bring your backpack. You will be dismissed to parent pick up and the buses from our meeting.
Spring Musical Auditions – Don’t forget that Auditions for Something Rotten Jr. are Open! Auditions will be held after school on Thursday, November 12 and also on Saturday, November 14th. The musical performances will take place on March 4th, 5th, and 6th. Please contact Ms. Najarian or Mrs. Knecht with any questions.
LCTI Open House – Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI) will host its annual Fall Open House for prospective students and families on Thursday, November 12th, from 6PM to 8 PM. Visit the link above for more information and RSVP details. Families who RSVP (https://tinyurl.com/25rvpyrx) will receive a free LCTI t-shirt and be entered to win an Apple iPad. The LCTI Community Open House offers families an opportunity to build on that experience, explore programs more deeply, and ask questions as students consider their options for high school. Students of all ages and their families are welcome to attend. Exploring LCTI early can help families understand the available opportunities and make informed decisions about students’ course selections and educational pathways at Emmaus High School.
Fill the Eyer Turkey Food Drive – Thank you to everyone who contributed during the opening week of our annual food drive! We collected approximately 100 items toward our goal of 500 nonperishable food items to support Eyer families through the Christmas holiday season. POD 2 currently leads with the most items donated! Collections continue through November 13th. Please consider donating the items listed below for your student’s grade, and check expiration dates before donating. Students receive one raffle ticket for each item donated, with gift card winners drawn at the end of the drive. Each POD also earns one POD Point for every 25 items its members donate. For added motivation, Mr. Ruhf has introduced the donation milestones and the bugs he’ll eat at our Fall Pep Rally as we reach each goal. The 100-item milestone gets the fun started, and the bugs get grosser with each milestone! Let’s keep the momentum going, support our Eyer families, and add a few more bugs to Mr. Ruhf’s pep rally menu!
- 6th Grade – Boxes of Mac and Cheese, Beans, Peanut Butter
- 7th Grade – Jelly, Pasta, Spaghetti Sauce
- 8th Grade – Boxed Mashed Potatoes, Canned Fruit, Rice
November Parent Advisory Meeting – SAVE THE DATE – Join us for our next Eyer Parent Advisory Meeting on November 18 at 7:00 PM in the Eyer Learning Lab. These meetings give parents an opportunity to connect with school leaders and one another, share feedback, ask questions, and discuss what’s happening at Eyer. We look forward to hearing your perspectives and working together to support our school community!
PAWS Cookie Day – SAVE THE DATE – The November PAWS Cookie Day is on November 19th! Students wearing GREEN, GOLD, or Eyer attire will be rewarded with a cookie of their choice during lunch.
Chili Cook Off and Craft Fair – Get your spoons ready! Eyer’s annual Chili Cook-Off and Craft Fair will take place on Saturday, November 21, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Have a favorite family chili recipe? Enter the cook off using the sign-up link below! We welcome plenty of competitors to share their recipes. Crafters and vendors can also reserve a booth through the craft fair vendor sign-up link. Admission tickets will be sold at the door. Bring your friends and family, everyone is welcome, including those outside the Eyer community! Questions, contact Kim Kannenberg at kkannenberg@eastpennsd.org.
Thanksgiving Fun Run Fruit Donations – Help fuel our students at the finish line of Eyer’s Annual Thanksgiving Fun Run on November 25th! We need donations of 50 bunches of bananas and 50 bags of clementines. Sign up at the bottom of the Eyer PTO Volunteer Sign-Up Genius and bring your donations to school the morning of November 25th. Thank you for supporting this tradition!
EHS Baseball Winter Training Opportunity – The EHS Baseball Team is offering an eight week skills clinic for baseball players in fifth grade through 8th grade, running Saturdays from January 2nd through February 20th. The registration deadline is December 19th. Additional information, including registration details can be found via the following link.
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.
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.
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.