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Emmaus High School

A message from Mr. Piperato

Inside this issue:

Volume 13, Issue 4 March 2014 Dear Parents and Guardians,

The following is a headline you will probably never see in the local press…Emmaus High School is the highest performing high school in Lehigh County. You may never see it, but it is a fact. The Pennsylvania Department of Education has devised a school assessment system that assigns each school in the state of Pennsylvania a School Performance Profile score. The calculations are somewhat complicated, but the results are quite clear: we have the best high school students and faculty in all of Lehigh County. If you want more information on how we achieved a score of 92.6 or how the state calculates each school’s score, please refer to the Pennsylvania Department of Education website. You may be asking yourself, “what makes Emmaus High School different than all the rest?” I would suggest many factors. First, without a doubt, we have the finest students in the entire Lehigh Valley. I have been stating this fact to anyone who would listen for the past seven years, and now the numbers prove my point. We have you, their parents, to thank for sending us incredible young people every day and trusting us with their development and education. Our students are intelligent, thoughtful, reflective, and committed to excellence. They are compassionate, caring, empathetic, and incredibly charitable. Each day they demonstrate their love of learning and their love for each other, a rare thing to see on a daily basis in most high schools. In addition to wonderful students, we have an outstanding faculty and staff. Hard working, conscientious, and committed to excellence, the adults in this building take great pride in providing our students the support they need to be successful at this level and beyond. Of course, all schools have room for improvement, including EHS. But rarely do you find the single-minded focus on academic achievement that is ever present at Emmaus High School. As we shovel out and pray for the warmth of Spring, please be confident that your children are in good hands while attending Emmaus High School. We will continue to strive for excellence, support and encourage students, challenge them to be their best, and celebrate their many accomplishments. That is the Emmaus way. As you read through the many pages of this and every newsletter, remember how fortunate we are to be associated with an outstanding high school. I am grateful every day for the students who enter our doors and the faculty and staff who greet them with a smile. As we peak our heads out from the dark days of winter, be encouraged by our students’ bright futures. Sincerely, David F. Piperato Principal

Mark your Calendar and Important Updates

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Keystones and Parent Algebra Workshop

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Student of the Month and Congratulations

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Class News 8

Club News 8-10

From the Office of: Counseling Activities-Graduation Attendance Athletics Main Office SAP

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Spring Musical 18

College Fair 19

Nutrition, Health and Safety Fair

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Summer Employment

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EHS Vision and Mission Statement

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Clear and accurate communication between parents and faculty members is critical to the welfare of our students. Parents requesting return phone calls and emails have the right to expect school personnel to contact them within a reasonable time frame regarding concerns or questions. Please understand that teachers, counselors, and administrators are committed to providing parents with timely feedback, but consideration should be given to everyone’s schedule and responsibilities. With that in mind, I am asking parents to allow up to 48 hours for school personnel to respond to emails and phone calls. If you have an emergency that requires immediate attention, please contact your child’s assistant

principal. As always, thank you for your ongoing support. David F. Piperato Principal

Reasonable Response Time

IMPORTANT CALENDAR UPDATES

April 17, 2014 – Full School Day April 21, 2014 – Full School Day

Last Day of School is Tuesday, June 17, 2014, unless more snow days are accumulated.

Mark Your Calendars March 13-15 Regional Band March 19-22 Spring Musical 7:00 PM EHS Auditorium March 22-23 Spring Musical 2:00 PM EHS Auditorium March 26 Student of the Month Breakfast 6:45 AM Café 1 March 26-29 PMEA All State Conference April 9 End of 3rd Marking Period April 10 First Day of 4th Marking Period April 17 Full Day of School Snow Make-Up Day April 18-20 Spring Break-School Closed April 21 Full Day of School Snow Make-Up Day April 24 Comedy Improv Night 7:00 PM Black Box April 29 Student of the Month Breakfast 6:45 AM Café 1 April 29 Spring Orchestra Concert 7:30 PM EHS Auditorium April 30 EHS College Fair 6:00 PM Café 1 and 2 Main and Aux Gym

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The EHS Math Department has added new sessions to their series of workshops for parents to help them assist their children with their math homework. Workshops are held bi-weekly and began in January. Added dates and topics are listed below. If you would like to register for any of these workshops, please use the Registration link below and complete the form. You will be asked to provide your contact information. Please be sure to include your name, telephone number and email address. Only those who register and provide their contact information will be notified of the room location and of any cancellations or postponements due to inclement weather. Parent Algebra 1 Workshop Online Registration Form March 19, 2014, at 7:00 PM - Topic "Solving Radical Equations" The EHS Math Department has prepared a review session on how to solve equations that contain radicals. April 2, 2014, at 7:00 PM - Topic "Simplifying, Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions" The EHS Math Department has prepared a review session on rational expressions. The topics discussed will be how to simplify, multiply and divide rational expressions.

Updated Schedule: Parent Algebra 1 Workshops

May 2014 Keystone Exams May 12 & 13 – Literature Exam (no breakfast either day) All 10th grade students currently enrolled in English & any 11th grade student needing to retest due to lack of proficiency. May 16 – Biology Exam (both modules in one day) All 9th and 10th grade student currently enrolled in Biology courses and any student needing to retest due to lack of proficiency. May 19 & 20 – Algebra 1 Exam All 9th and 10th grade students currently enrolled in Algebra 1 and any student needing to retest due to lack of proficiency.

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December 2013 “Students of the Month”

Art Department – Jess Land Computer & Business Applications Dept. – Levi McCord English Department – Steven Lapp ESL Department – Minelka Muniz Family & Consumer Science Dept. – Corinne Collier LCTI – Joshua Hart Mathematics Department – Erica Schmeltzle Computer Science Department – Katie Truhe Music Department – Anthony Roncolato Science Department – Daniel Intriago Social Studies Department – Patrick Champagne Tech Education Department – Annae Wetherhold Wellness/Fitness Department – Tara Wu Driver Ed Department – Emily Hustedt Health Department – Barrie Rogers World Language Department – Katherine Hirsch Commitment to Academic Excellence – Luis Rivera

October 2013 “ LCTI Students of the Month”

Sebastian Czubek – SOC Building Trades Maintenance Ana Cordero – Administrative Office Technology/Accounting Margaret Lynn – Emerging Health Professionals Greg Shegda – CAP Automotive Justin Dreas – Carpentry Jacob Ross – Emerging Engineering Professionals Joshua Hassler – Small Gas Engines Katlyn Boyle – Health Occupations/Health Related Technology Keenan McGinnis – Culinary Arts

November 2013 “LCTI Students of the Month”

Brandon Acevedo-Pena – Electronics Technology/Nanofabrication Jonathan Engleman – Plumbing & Heating Julissa Vazquez – Print Technology/Graphic Imaging Tahj Dennie – CAP Automotive

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PMEA District Festivals

Brooke Cichocki, Amy Yang, and Kevin Williams performed with the 2014 PMEA District 10 Band. Brooke was also selected to perform with the Region V Band.

Congratulations to the following students of the Academic Teams. The varsity team won first place in the Lehigh Valley Conference and Junior Varsity took second place in the Western Division of the LVC. Varsity: Captain Ryan Bilger, Eric Dai, Steph Wiscount, Eric Junker, Justine Wang, Jesse Baghat and Zooey He. Junior Varsity: Captain Omar Ahmed, Robert Haag, Murphy Pan, Katie Xue, Jason Bowen, Jacob Likcker, Darsh Patel and Maline Ray.

January 2014 “Students of the Month”

Art Department – Kaylyn Gustafson Computer & Business Applications Dept. – Jacob Goldstein English Department – Erika Weidner ESL Department – Raj Patel Family & Consumer Science Dept. – Victoria Hovan Mathematics Department – Kevin Williams Computer Science Department – Jackson Bartholomew Music Department – Bryce Haines Science Department – Miranda McIntosh Social Studies Department – Danielle Ditbrenner Tech Education Department – Dan Findlay Wellness/Fitness Department – Juan Fernandez Driver Ed Department – Alanna Joseph Health Department – Jacob Laboski World Language Department – Malini Ray Commitment to Academic Excellence – Eric Creamer

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The National Merit Scholarship Program has now determined that the EHS Semifinalists named in September 2013 have met all requirements to advance to Finalist standing in the competition. All Finalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarships to be offered in 2014. Congratulations to the following: Alan Bebout Robert J. Bishop Katrina Guido Aife N. Ni Chochlain Anna C. Overholts

The Stinger, our student-run newspaper, won 12 Student Keystone Press Awards from the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association for outstanding journalism. The Student Keystone Press Awards contest recognizes high school and college journalism that provides relevance, integrity and initiative in serving readers. The Stinger won more awards than any other public high school in the state. Katrina "Kitty" Guido: General news, honorable mention, "Harlem Shake shakes up EHS" Guido: Ongoing news coverage, second place, "Stolz Controversy" Guido (along with graduates Christina Collier, Sarah Reibman, and Abigail Pudliner): Public service/enterprise, second place, "Bullying: an omnipresent enemy" Guido: Features, first place; "Point of view: the bullied" Guido: Personality profile, first place, "Point of view: the bullied" Justine Coleman and Christine Carlson: Public service/enterprise, first place, "A passion and a dream: one girl's quest to fight diabetes and raise awarness" Coleman and Destiny Nagle (past grads Molly Young and Sophie Bean): Public service/enterprise, honorable mention, "Is our school safe?" Coleman and Carlson: Personality profile, second place, "A passion and a dream" Coleman: Column writing, honorable mention Eamon Dreisbach: review writing, second place Maura Benner: Photo story, first place "Shave for the Brave raises money and awareness" Kevin Rodgers: website, honorable mention Thanks to everyone who has helped to shape and mentor these students. Publishing requires a lot of collaboration both from the Stinger staff as well as the high school and administrative staff. So many people have helped our students by providing interviews and insight, story ideas, and guest columns.

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The Emmaus High School Art Department submitted 48 students’ works plus one portfolio in this year’s Regional Scholastic Art Competition. The awards ceremony took place at Symphony Hall on February 2, 2014. The art teachers, Mrs. Maley, Mrs. Caruso, Mrs. Oster, Mrs. Coleman and their students received awards. The art students were winners in the portfolio, gold key, silver key and honorable mention categories. All of the gold key winners are off to the national competition. If a student wins at the national level we will report results in May of 2014. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is a prestigious competition with many entries at both the regional and national level. The art teachers of Emmaus High School are exceptionally proud of each student who submitted work to this competition and congratulate all winners who saw their work on display at the Allentown Art Museum and Baum School of Art during the first two weeks of February. The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers identifies teenagers with exceptional artistic and literary talent and brings their remarkable work to a national audience through The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

Two Emmaus High School teams won trophies on February 24th in a TSA TEAMS engineering competition at the Bucknell University location. TEAMS stands for Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science, and is a program of the Technology Student Association (TSA), a national organization. The theme for the contest this year was "Engineering Tomorrow's Cities - Improving Urban Infrastructure." Each student on the team researched specific urban engineering topics, and then collaborated during the contest to answer multiple choice questions and write essays applying math and science knowledge to solve typical engineering problems. The Grade 11-12 team won 1st prize, and the Grade 10 team won 3rd prize, in the Bucknell location for the competition. Further statewide rankings are pending. Grade 11-12 Team Grade 10 Team Name Grade Name Grade Omar Ahmed 11 Jesse Bhagat 10 Robert Haag 11 Vishnu Bhasker 10 Cindy Cheng 12 Jacob Gilbert 10 Eric Dai 12 Zhuohong He 10 Steve Hurlbutt 12 Sameer Lal 10 Eric Junker 12 Murphy Pan 10 Michael Lessel 12 Darsh Patel 10 Robert Wang 12 Katie Xue 10

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EHS Hiking Club The EHS Hiking Club is celebrating its 5 year anniversary. We have been hiking around the Lehigh Valley at Hawk Mountain and Trexler Game Preserve. Our annual indoor rock climbing event is scheduled for the end of March. The hiking club meets once a month. Junior Mason Trinkle is the president, and Madame Fedorov is the advisor.

Attention Juniors The junior prom will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at the Rodeway Inn Conference Center at Routes 22 and 309.

Attention Freshmen Freshman class t-shirts will be on sale through March 20th. Shirts are $10 and advance order forms are available in Rooms 335 and 235. All t-shirts must be ordered in advance.

Attention Seniors Senior Ball will be held on Friday, May 23, 2014, at The Palace Center. Doors open at 5 PM and dinner starts at 6 PM. The senior picnic will be held on Friday, May 23rd at the Emmaus Community Park.

EHS Marching Band

On February 18th, the Emmaus High School Marching Band performed for a crowd of approximately 20,000 people in the Electric Light Parade at the Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World. The band was busy preparing for the parade in the weeks leading up to their trip to Orlando. The marching band's next performance will be on May 26th for the Emmaus Memorial Day parade.

Both band and orchestra students participated in a workshop given by a Disney musician as well. At the end of the workshop, the ensemble recorded the soundtrack for a scene of "Beauty and the Beast".

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The Earth Watch Club’s Recycling program has been underway since September. Thank you to everyone who has been using the paper retriever recycling bins located in Lot G at the high school (behind the cafeteria and science wing). The bins have been picked up on a regular basis and have brought in revenue (per ton of recyclables) to our school. Please note that cardboard cannot be recycled and should not be placed in the district’s cardboard recycling containers (also located in Lot G). The district is charged for the removal of cardboard.

What can be recycled: What cannot be recycled:

Newspaper No cardboard (please DO NOT Magazines dispose of your cardboard in the Shopping catalogs district bins in Lot G) Junk mail Few phone books Office and school papers No plastic White envelopes with and without windows No glass Calendars and cards No aluminum Paper that is not laminated

Earth Watch Club Update

Emmaus High School Parent Volunteer Group STEP—Support Teens of East Penn

The 2014 After Ball Party will take place on Friday, May 23rd. Your help is needed. This event is funded by donations and run entirely by volunteers. There are 3 ways for you to make the After Ball a success:

1) Encourage a senior to attend the After Ball and DISCOURAGE private parties. 2) Get involved and VOLUNTEER. 3) Make a donation.

Donations can be made in the form of check, payable to STEP and mailed to the main office. Any amount is greatly appreciated. You may choose to purchase a prize. Suggested items include gift cards, prepaid gas cards, coffee makers, TVs, or any item of your choice. Volunteer opportunities are available for all parents, not just parents of seniors. Please contact Wendy Petrohoy, volunteer coordinator at cardiacshark@aol.com to volunteer. STEP Meetings are scheduled on March 24th, April 28th, May 5th, 12th and 19th from 7-8 PM in Room 353 of EHS. The DECORATIONS are being made in the art room wing from 5-8 PM on the following days: February 25th, March 4th, March 18th and April 1st. No artistic ability is needed!!! Contact Debbie Villeneuve via e-mail at jdmzj@ptd.net for further details.

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The EHS Angel Network is in need of new or gently used items for the resource closet at EHS. Please consider donating the following items for students in need:

Girls’ and Boys’ Hoodies and Girls’ and Boys’ Jeans All sizes are needed. Donations are accepted in the EHS Main Office. For more information on the EHS Angel Network, please check out the website: www.ehsangelnetwork.org. There are many ways to get involved with helping our students at EHS. If your son or daughter is in need of assistance, please contact your child’s school counselor.

Mountains of Hope

Mountains of Hope is an organization that partners with schools and social service organizations to promote educational enrichment, global exchange, and sustainable community development for the children and people of Ecuador. The Mountains of Hope Club at EHS consists of a small group of Emmaus High School students who work throughout the year with Sue Brown, a former teacher of the gifted in the East Penn School District, in an effort to create a strong support system for the people living in the Pimampiro region of the northern Andes of Ecuador. This past month, the students of this club worked hard to sell twice as many carnations as previous years for the annual Valentine’s Day Carnation Sale. Despite multiple unanticipated snow days during the week dedicated to selling the carnations during lunch periods, the Mountains of Hope Club sold out and raised more than $300 to donate to the Mountains of Hope Organization in Ecuador. All club members are ex-tremely grateful to everyone who helped make their efforts such a success!

Emmaus High School Language Clubs’ Food Drive In an effort to help the EHS Angel Network fill their spring food baskets, the French, German, Latin, and Spanish Clubs will again sponsor a party for the language class that brings in the highest average of donated goods per student in the class. We encourage all French, German, Latin, and Spanish teachers and students to participate from March 17 – March 21.

To be collected: boxes of pasta, boxes of Mac & Cheese, canned fruit, granola bars and deodorant

(unisex, please)

In the fall, Mrs. Hess’s Spanish 2 students in her Period 2 class donated 260 items (an average of 13 per

student) and won themselves a breakfast party. In total, we were able to donate 1341 items to the EHS

Angel Network! Let’s beat that number this spring!

Key Club Though February was a cold, snowy month, that didn’t stop the EHS Key Club from volunteering. During the beginning of the New Year, Key Clubbers sorted books and colored valentines day cards for a local elderly home. During this month, we elected new officers for the 2014-2015 school year. Congratulations to Lindsay Ortwein, Morgyn Hagy, Kevyn McConlogue, Jake Baker, and Louis Berrigan. We would also like to congratulate Clint Spear on becoming the new Lieutenant Governor of our division. During February, Key clubbers helped out at the Cops N' Kids Reading Room in Bethlehem. Also, students volunteered to set up tables and run events at Winterfest . All the Key Clubbers loved this event, it included sled races and many more snow activities. February was a memorable month in this key club year ,as we say farewell to the old officers and accept the new with open arms.

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Counseling

Important Dates & Information for the 2014 Advanced Placement (AP) Testing Program

March 11, 2014 ~~~~~ AP Exams are ordered.

March 12 through April 11

If you need to cancel a test you have already ordered OR add a test you forgot to order, you will be charged an additional $25 to change your order. We are giving the students plenty of time to decide what exams to take. If a student is not sure about taking an exam, they should consult with their teacher. Any senior should contact the admission office of the college they are planning on attending to verify that the college awards AP credit. Please plan accordingly. No tests can be ordered after April 11th.

Tuesday, April 22 & Wednesday, April 23, 2014 The Pre-Administration Session will be held in the café period 9 Tuesday and

Wednesday and after school on Tuesday. Students attend only ONE session. At this time, the exam locations and times will be reviewed, in addition to security policies and procedures. Most importantly, all students taking an AP Exam will bubble in the

preliminary information on their answer sheets. This session will reduce the amount of time needed on test day, allowing students to focus more on the tests themselves.

Teachers do not have to release students from class. Any student who cannot attend MUST report to counseling within the next 3 school days to bubble in their answer sheets.

May 5 – May 15, 2014 ~~~~~ AP Examination Period

It is the student’s responsibility to check the time and location for each test. dates, times, and room assignments will be posted around the school building and given to all teachers prior to the testing period. They may vary from day to day. No one can be admitted after a test has begun, so please be prompt!! IF you are sick on the day of an exam, a parent or guardian MUST notify Mrs. Demchak or Mr. Wood in the Guidance Office at 610-965-1689. If you wish to take the exam during the make-up period, you are required to bring a doctor’s note. Otherwise, you will be subject to an additional $40 charge for the alternate exam, per College Board policy. Please note that College Board also arranges the make-up schedule; we cannot deviate from the established dates/times for regular exams or make-up exams.

ALL inquiries regarding the AP Exams should be directed to Mrs. Demchak or Mr. Wood in Counseling at 610-965-1660.

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The SAT and SAT Subject Tests will be administered at Emmaus High School for the last time during the 2013-14 school year on May 3, 2014. Register at www.collegeboard.org.

EHS College Fair

The counseling department is excited to announce the Second Annual Emmaus High School College Fair. The college fair will be held in the EHS gyms on Wednesday, April 30th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Please mark your calendars now and plan to spend some time visiting with representatives from colleges, technical schools and other post-secondary programs.

Attention Parents! Unsure how to help your student kick-start his or her college and career search? Please join the counseling department on March 27th for an informative Naviance workshop. The evening’s program will focus on college and career searches utilizing the many tools and assessments available to families through the web-based Naviance/Family Connection. The workshop will be held on Thursday, March 27th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM in the high school auditorium.

Activities Office-Graduation

ATTENTION SENIORS - The East Penn Press is getting ready to do its annual Salute to the Seniors special edition. If you did not have a photo taken by the official school photographer, RJ Harwick Photography or Wesley Works Studios, and would like to be included in our Keepsake Edition, please submit a professional quality, wallet-size photo with your name and the name of the school on the back of the photo to the activities office. Deadline for submitting photos is Friday, March 25th.

Graduation will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at 1:00 PM in Lehigh University’s Stabler Arena

The beginning of January signals the start of graduation planning for the Class of 2014. The student activities office is consolidating much of the information into two (2) packets, the first of which was mailed in the beginning of January, and the second mailing is scheduled for April. We believe the timing allows you the opportunity to properly plan for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Included in the initial packet was information on ordering caps and gowns and diploma information. The second packet will include information on the Senior Awards Program, graduation practice, tickets, baccalaureate service, diploma distribution, graduation pictures and much more. As always, this information will also be available on our website at www.eastpennsd.org. Dennis J. Ramella, M.Ed. Director of Student Activities

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PHONE CALL-OUT SYSTEM: All students who are late or absent will receive an automated phone call from the school. A phone call is generated whenever a student is not present in school, even if it is only for a few periods. This includes college visits, fieldtrips, etc. If you have sent in an excuse blank and/or the proper forms, please consider it a courtesy call. EARLY DISMISSAL REQUESTS: Please submit all early dismissal requests, on EHS Excuse Blanks, prior to homeroom. Be sure there is a reason on all requests. Please include ID #, full name, dismissal time, date, and a guardian’s signature on each note. The student will then be given a pass to leave class at the designated time. They will sign out in the main office and exit from the main office. TRIP REQUESTS: A non-school educational trip/tour request form must be submitted five days prior to the trip (except in an emergency). Completed forms must be brought to the student’s assistant principal’s office and can be obtained online, in the main office, or at the students’ assistant principal’s office. ABSENCE/LATE ARRIVAL NOTES: Both must be written on the EHS Excuse Blanks and must be received in the main office within three days of a student’s return to school. Notes should include full name, ID #, dates, and the signature, as represented on the signature card. However, in the case of a long term absence (5 consecutive days), a doctor's note is required. EHS Excuse Blanks may also be faxed to the main office at 484-519-3932. STUDENTS ARRIVING LATE TO SCHOOL: Please drop your son/daughter off at the main office (Door #1) if he/she is arriving after 7:20 AM. Please ring the bell to be admitted; then proceed directly to the main office to sign in. STUDENTS WITH DRIVER’S TRAINING: If your child has driver’s training, he/she will be marked “unexcused” for the period by his/her classroom teacher. At the end of each day, attendance for driver training classes is sent to the main office. The NEXT DAY, the “unexcused” absence will be updated for that class period with “Present. Driver training.” Please allow three days before calling if there is still a question.

Attendance Office: Telephone Number – 610-965-1661

Fax Number – 484-519-3932

ONLY EHS EXCUSE BLANKS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR EXCUSES RELATED TO

ABSENCE, LATENESS TO SCHOOL, AND/OR EARLY DISMISSAL.

EHS Excuse Blanks must be submitted to the grade level assistant principal’s office, to the main office (Excuse Notes Box), scanned or emailed in a PDF file to EHSAttendance@eastpennsd.org, or faxed to the main office at 484-519-3932 within three days

of an absence.

Students who arrive late to school must sign in and provide an excuse written on an EHS Excuse

Blank to the main office. No students may enter and sign in at the auditorium entrance when late

to school other than those with senior late arrival privileges.

Students who arrive late or get picked up for an appointment should be dropped off or picked up

at the main office entrance. PARENTS DROPPING OFF OR PICKING UP SHOULD DO SO BY

TEMPORARILY PARKING ON MACUNGIE AVENUE AND HAVING THEIR CHILD WALK UP OR

DOWN THE HILL TO AND FROM THE ENTRANCE UNLESS THERE IS A SPECIAL NEED.

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Congratulations to: Varsity Competitive Cheerleading – placed 10th and qualified for the PIAA Championships at Hershey on Saturday, January 25th. Varsity Basketball – defeated Whitehall 62-61 on Joey Niccolini’s 3 point basket with .8 seconds left in the game. Swimming: During the victory at Nazareth, the undefeated boys team (10-0) set 3 pool records:

400 free relay (Tim Chien, John Woltornist, Cody Wimmer and Matt Kline) 100 breast (Andrew Bond) 200 free relay (Andrew Bond, Carter Paules, Connor DeJohn, and Tim Chien)

Varsity Boys Basketball–Nate Feiertag named Morning Call Player of the Week for January 2nd. Varsity Girls Basketball – Beth Wisley for her selection to the LVC Girls Basketball All-Conference 1st Team. Beth and Nate will be honored between the LVC girls and boys championship games at Liberty. Varsity Boys Swimming – 1st place in the 2014 Parkland Invitational. Field included Hershey, Muhlenberg, Parkland, Upper Dublin, and Wilson West Lawn. Varsity Girls Swimming – 3rd place in the 2014 Parkland Invitational. Varsity Boys Swimming – 1st place in the 2014 Parkland Invitational. Field included Hershey, Muhlenberg, Parkland, Upper Dublin, and Wilson West Lawn. Varsity Girls Swimming – 3rd place in the 2014 Parkland Invitational. Rifle - Jon Husack fired the FIRST and ONLY perfect 100 score ever fired on the difficult Olympic-type target in history of the NEPA Scholastic Rifle League. The team is currently 9-0. Varsity Rifle Team – defeated Berwick 968-963 to win the NEPRL Championship. The Hornets cur-rently own an 11-0 record as they move into regional competition. Leading the scoring for Emmaus was Greg Shegda 197, Darren Labenberg 196, Seth Freeman 193, Austin Miller 191, and Zach Baia 191. Varsity Girls Basketball – defeated Dieruff Tuesday to qualify for the District XI 3A Tournament. Varsity Boys Swimming – captured their 7th consecutive LVC Championship with a 100-64 victory over Northampton. Varsity Rifle – place 1st in the NEPRL All-Star Championship. Darren Labenberg shot his first 100 and earned a gold medal. Jon Husack placed 5th out of 20 shooters with a score of 192.

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Varsity Boys Basketball – qualified for the LVC Championship Tournament as the Wild Card Team and played #2 seeded Parkland in the semifinal round on Tuesday, February 11th at Liberty. The 2nd game features #1 seeded CCHS against #4 seeded Bethlehem Catholic. Congratulations to Nate Feiertag for his selection to the LVC Boys Basketball All-Conference 1st Team. Varsity Boys Basketball – defeated Liberty 61-54 on February 26th to advance to the District XI 4A Championship Game. The game was played on Saturday, March 1st, 7:30 PM v Parkland at Freedom.

Varsity Boys Swimming – District XI 3A Championships – 9th Consecutive Year!!!! District XI Gold Medalists – Robert Bishop, Andrew Bond, Patrick Champagne, Tim Chien, Connor DeJohn, and Carter Paules

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CLASS OF 2014 – NCAA NATIONAL LETTERS OF INTENT

NAME SPORT COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

Major

Zack Bernhard Lacrosse Belmont Abby College/Undecided

Noah Bertram Football Indiana University of PA/Exercise Science

Hanna Brosky Track & Field Lehigh University/Environmental Policy

Colin Coates Gymnastics Pennsylvania State University/Mechanical Engineering

Jason Fatzinger Baseball Fairleigh Dickinson University/Business Administration

Kiera Godusky Field Hockey Quinnipiac University/Occupational Therapy

Devyn Hannis Soccer Old Dominion University/Undecided

Joanna Hawkins Field Hockey Georgetown University/English

Anna Rose Kennedy Field Hockey Bryant University/Undecided

Nathan Kraemer Lacrosse Virginia Military Institute/Business Administration

Hunter Kushy Football Millersville University/Meteorology

Makheila MacDonald Field Hockey University of California-Davis, Biology

Kayla Mack Field Hockey Slippery Rock University/Park & Recreation

Krissy Mikelson Field Hockey University of Delaware/Undecided

Natalie Schaeffer Swimming Marist College/Psychology & Pre-med

Grant Schumaker Golf Robert Morris University/Business Management

Cody Wimmer Swimming Seton Hall University/Information Technology Management

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Telephone Number: 610-965-1650 Fax Number: 610-967-2198

Hours during the school-year: Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Working Paper Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Note: The main office follows the EPSD calendar and will be closed on holidays.

The main office is located on Macungie Avenue (the entrance with the flag poles). There is a “1” over the doorway. Visitors: Please be prepared to show photo identification when visiting the school. CONTACTING YOUR CHILD DURING SCHOOL HOURS: If you need to contact your child with important information that cannot wait until after school, please DO NOT TEXT OR CALL YOUR CHILD ON HIS/HER CELL PHONE. Doing so may result in your child receiving discipline for using his/her cell phone during school hours (see our website for complete discipline information). Instead, you may call the main office and the staff will be happy to instruct your child to contact you. There is a phone in the main office available for student use. LOST AND FOUND: Is your child missing a jacket, sweatshirt or gym clothes? How about lunch boxes, jewelry, keys, calculators, cameras, phones and digital music devices? Please have him/her go to the main office to check out the lost & found. Our bins are overflowing with lost items that need to be claimed.

Main Office

Please be reminded that students are permitted to enter the building through the auditorium entrance at 6:45 AM and all other doors at 7:00 AM.

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What is an Eating Disorder?

Eating disorders – such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder can include extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding weight and food issues. According to the American Psychiatric Association’s Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), these are the basic characteristics of some of the most common types of eating disorder: Anorexia Nervosa:

Restricting food intake to below the requirements for a particular individuals physical Requirements.

Intense fear of weight gain and obsession with weight and continual behaviors to prevent weight gain. Inability to recognize true body shape or recognize the seriousness of condition. May or may not use binge eating and/or purging behaviors.

Bulimia Nervosa:

Eating an unusually large amount of food at one time followed by compensatory behaviors (such as vomiting, taking laxatives and/or excessive exercise) to prevent weight gain. A feeling of being out of control during the binge-eating occurrence. Self-judgment largely based on weight and shape.

Binge Eating Disorder:

Recurrent situations of eating an unusually large amount of food at one time. A feeling of being out of control during the behavior. May have feelings of shame or guilt towards eating which can lead to eating alone. May eat until the individual is beyond full to the point of discomfort.

Note: There are several other types of feeding or eating disorders outlined in the DSM-5. Many people may not have every symptom of a disorder, but may still receive a feeding or eating disorder diagnosis. If you are concerned that your child may have an eating disorder, help is available. You can contact your child’s counselor or the Student Assistance Team for more information. The SAP phone number is 610- 965-1650 ext. 21926.

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EHS Drama Department Presents Beauty and the Beast

The EHS Drama Department will present Disney’s Beauty And The Beast on March 19, 20, and 21

at 7:00 PM, March 22 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM and

*Sunday, March 23 at 2:00 PM in the Emmaus High School auditorium. We invite you to attend our show to enjoy an affordable evening of theatre and to see that your support is going to a group of very dedicated young performers. To reserve tickets online, please visit www.eastpennsd.org/ehs and look for the Drama Department link. Tickets may be purchased in the EHS Main Office from 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday when school is in session. Telephone orders will not be taken through the main office. Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens (65 and over). We are offering a discount for children under 10 for our special children’s performance (Saturday matinee). Matinee tickets for children under 10 are $8.00. Complimentary tickets for Senior Gold Card holders will be available for the Tuesday, March 18

th 4:00 PM preview performance only. Gold Card members must present East Penn School

District Gold Cards in the EHS Main Office in order to obtain complimentary tickets prior to the performance, as seating is limited. “Be Our Guest” at the Childrens’ Character Tea on Saturday, March 15th from 3:00-4:30 PM in EHS Cafeteria 1. Children will meet and greet the characters from Beauty And The Beast. The cost is $10.00 per person, or there is a family price of $8.00 per person for parent(s) attending with their child(ren). The price includes a photo of your little prince or princess with the characters, autographs, a craft, beverages and homemade baked goods, and vocal highlights from the show. Tickets will be available in the main office beginning February 3rd, and they will also be available at the door.

** Sold out on Thursday, March 20th ** Limited tickets on Friday, March 21st and Saturday, March 22nd- Matinee and evening shows *A Sunday, March 23rd show at 2:00 PM has been added.

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Albright College Alvernia College American University Arcadia University Bethany College Bloomfield College Bloomsburg University of PA Bryn Athyn College Cabrini College Cedar Crest College Centenary College Central Penn College Chestnut Hill College Clarion University Coastal Carolina University Concord University Davidson College Delaware Valley College Desales University Drexel University Duquesne University Emmanuel College East Stroudsburg University Eastern University Empire Beauty School Franklin & Marshall College Frostburg State University Gold-Beacom College Grove City College Harcum College Hofstra University Holy Family University Houghton College Immaculata University Ithaca College Johnson College Johnson & Wales University Juniata College Keystone College Kutztown University Lebanon Valley College Lehigh University Lock Haven University Mansfield University Maritime College (SUNY) Marywood University

McCann School of Business and Technology Merrimack College Messiah College Metro Beauty Academy Millersville University Montclair State University Moravian College Neumann University Northampton Community College Old Dominion University Pace University Patrick Henry College Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Pennsylvania College of Technology Philadelphia University Quinnipiac University Regent University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Roger Williams College Rosemont College Rutgers University Sacred Heart University Salisbury University Seton Hall University Seton Hill University Shippensburg University St. Bonaventure University St. John’s University Stevens Institute of Technology Stonehill College Susquehanna University Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology The College of New Jersey The College of Saint Rose The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College The University of Scranton Triangle Tech Trinity Washington University United States Army National Guard United States Coast Guard

United States Military Academy Congressman Charlie Dent (Nominations for U.S. Service Academies) United States Naval Academy Unity College Universal Technical Institute University at Albany (SUNY) University of Delaware University of New Haven University of Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg University of South Alabama University of the Sciences Ursinus College Vanderbilt University Wentworth Institute of Technology West Virginia University Westchester University Widener University Wilson College York College of PA Please be sure to check the EHS Counseling website for updates as more colleges will be added to this list.

EHS College Fair Attendees

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Learn How to

Properly

Wash

Your

Hands

Learn about Good Health, Physical

Fitness and Playing It Safe!

NUTRITION, HEALTH AND SAFETY FAIR!

SATURDAY, April 26, 2014 Lower Macungie Middle School

Time: 9 AM– 1:30 PM

COME VISIT THIS FUN AND EDUCATIONAL EVENT! Bring Your Whole Family! Stop in and buy a book.

☺Learn about the School Lunch Program ☺How to Snack Healthy ☺Nutritional Information☺Taste Samples of Fruits, Vegetables, Milk, Snacks

Learn about your mouth and teeth

☺ Food Samples ☺ Free Dominos Pizza Slice ☺ Give Aways ☺ Costume Characters ☺ Lots of Information to Take

Giveaway Prize Baskets for all

ages!!!

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE NUTRITION GROUP. - EAST PENN’S FOOD SERVICE PROVIDER

Learn about the new Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act meal

changes and our school lunch program

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After School EHS Library Hours

Monday—Tuesday—Thursday 2:25—6:00 PM

Wednesday and Friday

2:25—3:00 PM

EHS LATE BUS Tuesday & Thursday

Departs EHS at approximately 3:20 PM

Students must sign up in the main office by 10:30 AM to use the late bus. Students who are participating in after school activities (i.e. detention, school sanctioned clubs or testing) are eligible for this service, and their attendance and/or participation is verified. Students are not permitted to use the bus for any other reason. Once a student leaves school property, he/she is not allowed to return to school to take the bus. Discipline referrals will be given to students who do not adhere to the policy.

Order your 2013-2014 Tattler Yearbook by going to www.balfour.com and selecting Emmaus High School or call 1-800-944-5930. Major credit cards are accepted. All yearbooks are delivered in August of 2014 and can be picked up in the EHS Main Office or you can select to have them shipped directly to your home.

2013-2014 Year Book

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East Penn Information Line: 610-966-8480

East Penn School District implemented the Emergency Call Out System (Edulink) to notify parents and staff of important information relating to East Penn School District and its students. In the event of inclement weather, parents will receive a phone call at approximately 5:30 AM, regarding the status of the school day. Parents may opt out of the Edulink System by removing the phone number in the Edulink field in HAC. If you do not have HAC, send a written note to your child’s school office. Please understand that removal from the systems means you will not receive calls about emergency situations. In the event of inclement weather, the decision to delay openings or close school will be made before 5:30 AM by Dr. Seidenberger, Superintendent of Schools. He will then activate the

Emergency Call Out System (Edulink), as well as the website, information line and WFMZ stations. For more information regarding when and how the decision is made, please refer to the district website www.eastpennsd.org. Select the tab “About Us,” and then “Parent Info” from the drop down menu. On that screen, you will then select “Weather Related Closings.”

Emergency Call Out System (Edulink)

Summer Maintenance Employment for East Penn School District

The maintenance department is accepting applications for summer maintenance employment. If you are interested, you may pick up an application in the main office and/or the guidance office of Emmaus High School or by calling the maintenance department at (610) 966-8375 or (610) 966-8327. Applicants must be 16 years of age and be continuing their education in high school or college. All applicants must be East Penn School District residents.

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East Penn Board of School Directors 2014:

Alan C. Earnshaw, President Dr. Ken Bacher, Vice President

Charles H Ballard Lynn Donches

Francee E. Fuller Rebecca Heid

Dr. Ziad Munson Samuel Rhodes, III

Rev. Waldemar Vinovskis

Cecilia R. Birdsell, Board Secretary Lynn Glancy, Treasurer

Marc S. Fisher, Esq., Worth, Magee & Fisher, Solicitor Thomas L. Seidenberger, Ed. D.,

Superintendent of Schools

EMMAUS HIGH SCHOOLEMMAUS HIGH SCHOOL

OUR VISIONOUR VISION Emmaus High School will empower students to maximize their individual

potential and become lifelong learners and contributors to a global society.

OUR MISSIONOUR MISSION Emmaus High School will provide a learning environment in which

students become problem solvers, collaborators and critical thinkers.

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EMMAUS HIGH SCHOOL 500 Macungie Ave. Emmaus, PA 18049-2296

Web Site Address: www.eastpennsd.org/ehs E-mail Addresses: dpiperato@eastpennsd.org

Emmaus High School

Phone Numbers Main Office – 610-965-1650 Counseling Office – 610-965-1660 Attendance Office – 610-965-1661 Athletic Office – 610-965-1670 Nurse’s Office – 610-965-1673

Fax Numbers Main Office – 610-967-2198 Counseling Office – 610-967-5974 Athletic Office – 610-965-1501 Nurse’s Office – 610-966-8449 Attendance Office – 484-519-3932