Emmaus High School
Volume 15, Issue 1
September 2015
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Welcome back for what I am sure will be another outstanding year here at EHS! Our students have returned to a
clean building, an energized faculty and staff, and a school year full of unlimited possibilities. As always, we expect
great things from Emmaus High School students, and this year’s student body will, no doubt, exceed our
expectations.
We also expect greatness from our administration, faculty, and staff. Given the amount of turnover we have
experienced in the last eight years, we decided it was time to “refresh” our expectations and discuss our vision for the
future. On August 27, the faculty and administration created a shared vision and outlined expectations for our
behavior moving forward. The following is a small sample of that discussion.
Our vision for EHS is to create an environment in which all members bring positive energy to the building daily, we
remain committed to continuous learning for all, respect is mutual and pervasive throughout the organization,
relationships are valued, there exists a spirit of kinship, and a safe environment is maintained for all members of our
school community.
Inside this issue:
Mark your
Calendar
2
Congratulations
3
From the office of:
Counseling
Athletics
Attendance
SAP
Main Office
4-5
5
6
7
8
Club News
8-9
Science and Math
Help
10-11
S.T.E.P.
12
Peer Tutoring
13
Cell Phone
Reminder
13
Giant A+
Awards
14
E-News Sign-Up
15
Senior Parking Reg- 16
ulations
Computer Science
17
2015-2016 Student
Accident
Insurance
18
Fall Play
18
In order for our vision to be realized, we are committed to abide by many operating principles, including but not
limited to (Operating Principles):
Be kind, polite, honest, and empathic
Treat everyone with respect
Remain open minded
Challenge students to take risks
Greet students with a smile…every day
Lead by example
Build rapport with students and colleagues
Embody selflessness
Attend student events
Put students first
Our vision is much more detailed and our operating principles number many more, but I think you get the idea.
Please be reminded that this Thursday evening, September 17, we will hold our annual Meet the Teacher Night at 6
pm. The evening will provide you a wonderful opportunity to visit, walk through your child’s schedule, and meet his/
her teachers. Please remember that this is not a time for individual conversations about your child, but rather a time
to learn about our curriculum and expectations. Conversations regarding your individual child can be scheduled with
the teachers at a later date or take place at Parent Teacher Conferences in December.
Communication with parents and students will again be a primary goal for the 2015-16 school year. Students’
grades, attendance, and discipline can be viewed in real time via the Home Access Center (HAC). In addition,
parents can receive up-to-date information by subscribing electronically to ENews Alert and/or the Principal’s
Newsletter on the EHS website. Last, InTouch K-12, our automated phone messaging system, will be used
periodically to announce important news or upcoming events.
Parents should verify their InTouch K-12 contact information via the Home Access Center website. Please be sure to
indicate the phone number at which you would like to be contacted in the event of an outgoing message.
As always, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. If you have an issue related to your
child’s class, please contact the teacher directly. If you have other questions or concerns, you should contact your
child’s guidance counselor or grade level assistant principal. If you are not satisfied at either level, please feel free to
contact me at 610-965-1650.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Sincerely,
David F. Piperato (Mr. Pip)
Principal
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September 17
Parent Night-Club Fair
6:00 PM Café 1
September 23
School Closed
October 3
SAT& Subject Tests
8:00 AM Counseling
October 12
In-Service-No School for Students
October 14
PSAT Test
7:30 AM Counseling & Gym
October 22
EHS Student Picture Re-Take
7:30 AM Auditorium
October 23
Early Dismissal
11:00 AM
October 24
Winter Sports Physicals
8:00 AM Café 1&2
November 5-7
EHS Fall Play Performance
7:00 PM Auditorium
November 7
SAT & Subject Test
8:00 AM Counseling
November 13
EHS Broadway Night
7:00 PM Auditorium
November 16
Opening Day For Winter Sports Try-Outs/Practices
November 20
EHS Winter Orchestra Concert
7:30 PM Auditorium
November 25
Early Dismissal
11:00 AM
November 26-November 30 School Closed
Senior Portraits
Please be advised that if your child would like his/her picture included in this year’s edition of the
Tattler, he/she must have his/her photo taken at DiMattia Photography or Wesley Works by
November 7.
These two photographers will provide every senior student with a yearbook sitting at no cost. All students and
their families will have the option of selecting any
photographer they choose to do their senior portrait packages.
Wesley Works Inc.
Emmaus, PA 18049
610-928-2000
www.wesleyworks.com
DiMattia Photography
Macungie, PA 1806Emm
484-764-010
www.DiMattiaphotography.com
Attention Algebra 1 & Algebra 2 Parents:
Would you like to know what is happening in Algebra 1 & Algebra 2?
Would you like a refresher on your Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 skills so that you can
help your child
be more successful in these courses? Would you like information
about Midterm, Final and Keystone Exams?
Then come to EHS Parent Evening Algebra Workshop.
We will meet every other Thursday at 7-8 PM at EHS beginning mid-September.
Sign up at: http://www.eastpennsd.org/ehs/parentalgebraworkshop/
Dates, times and reminders will be sent to your email. We look forward to seeing you there!
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The 2014-2015 yearbooks have arrived. Please stop by the main office to
purchase one. Year books are $80. If you already purchased one, please
stop by room 503 and see Mr. Moxey.
Congratulations
Please congratulate two Emmaus students who learned last week that they are among the top 10
finalists in the country for their respective categories in the National School Press Association’s
annual contest for outstanding student journalism. Senior Colleen Grablick earned a nomination for
feature writing, and junior Angeline Stein landed a nod for editorial cartooning. They are the only
student-journalists who are representing the state of Pennsylvania in a competition that attracts
thousands of entries from across the US as well as other countries. Their work will go head-to-head
with 9 other entries before a panel of judges who will determine if they are deemed top in the nation.
The NSPA will announce the top winners at a November conference in Orlando.
Semifinalists in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Competition
Katharine Bacher
Zhuohong He
Xiang Luo
Darsh M. Patel
Katie T. Xue
Ying Zheng
The Class of 2016 will be holding its senior breakfast on December 18 th. Keep an eye on the announcements for information concerning ticket sales. We will ask you to submit pictures ranging from
kindergarten through senior year of you and your friends to be featured in the slideshow at the
breakfast. The email to submit pictures will be provided at a later date. Mark your calendar. The
Senior Ball will be on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at the Palace Center in Allentown.
Class of 2017 - The Jr. Prom is scheduled for May 21, 2016. There is a mistake on the school
calendar. It is NOT on April 29, 2016.
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COUNSELING
Introducing FAMILY CONNECTION from Naviance
The Counseling Department would like to remind parents that we are using Family Connection – a
comprehensive website that parents and students (of all grade levels) should use to assist them in
planning for college, career, and their future. Family Connection is a fantastic tool to assist with postsecondary planning. Family Connection allows your child to:
FROM THE OFFICE OF:
• Get involved in the planning and advising process – Build a resume, complete personality and learning style inventories, and manage timelines and deadlines for making decisions about colleges and
careers.
• Research colleges – Compare GPA, standardized test scores, and other statistics to actual historical
data from our school for students who have applied and been admitted to colleges (based on the
statistics from the EHS Class of 2014 and 2015).
• Research careers – Research hundreds of careers and career clusters and take various career assessments.
• Create plans for the future – Create goals and to-dos and complete tasks assigned by the school to
better prepare your student for future college and career goals.
• Request and track submission of school documents to colleges – The Counseling Office uses
Family Connection to securely and efficiently transmit high school transcripts, recommendations, and
other important information to colleges.
• Sign up for meetings with college and career representatives that visit EHS.
Family Connection also allows the counselors to share information with students and parents, who are
registered, about upcoming meetings and events, local scholarship opportunities, and other resources
for college and career information. Any parent who has not yet registered on Family Connection,
should contact their child’s counselor to receive a registration code. Parents of ninth grade students will receive a mailing later this fall with this information.
Students in every grade level will be meeting in groups with EHS counselors this fall to work with this
program.
PrepMe
As a reminder, PrepMe is a tool available to students in Family Connection. PrepMe is an online SAT
tutoring resource. The student is asked to complete a diagnostic test in Reading, Math, and Writing. Then, the program creates an individualized plan for the student based on his/her specific
needs. The plan even includes a timeline for completing the practice activities. We hope students will
take advantage of this program to assist them in preparing for the SAT. The link can be found on the
Welcome Page in Family Connection. It is under the “Resources” heading on the left side of the
screen. Be on the lookout for a new online SAT prep resource in Family Connection that will assist
students in preparing for the redesigned SAT, which will begin in March 2016. That link will be available soon on the Welcome Page in Family Connection.
The EHS Counselors are now on Twitter!
Follow the EHS Counseling Office @CounselorsEHS for updates and important information.
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COUNSELING
PSAT/NMSQT INFORMATION
FROM THE OFFICE OF:
The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered at EHS on Wednesday, October 14th at 8:00 AM. The EHS
counselors recommend that all college-bound eleventh graders take this test. This year's
PSAT/NMSQT will be reflective of the redesigned SAT, which will begin in March 2016. Registration
began on September 14th in the Counseling Office. Due to space constraints, there are a limited
number of tests available. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline to register,
if tests are still available, is Tuesday, October 6, 2015. The cost to take the test is $22. If paying by
check, please make payable to Emmaus High School.
The PSAT/NMSQT or Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test measures the reading, math, writing and language skills students have developed over the course of their education.
More information about the test may be found at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org.
**Students, who register for the test, should report to the sports entrance lobby with photo
I.D. no later than 7:23 AM on Wednesday, October 14. The test will last most of the
morning. This is a normal school day for all EHS students. Once the PSAT/NMSQT is
complete, students who tested will continue with their regularly scheduled classes.
SATs
The SAT and SAT Subject Tests will be administered at Emmaus High School on the following dates
during the 2015-16 school year:
October 3, 2015
November 7, 2015
available on this date.) May 7, 2016
December 5, 2015
March 5, 2016 (No Subject Tests
Students may register for these tests by creating an account on www.collegeboard.org.
ATHLETICS
Congratulations to:
Field Hockey – Meredith Sholder (’16) and Head Coach Sue Butz-Stavin had record
setting games in the Hornets 15-0 win against Dieruff on September 9th at Memorial Field.
Sholder scored her 100th career goal 11 minutes into the first half, moving her into 6 th place
on the Hornets’ career goal list. Meredith has a reasonable chance to surpass
Allison Evans’ (’12) all-time record of 158 goals.
Sue Butz-Stavin earned her 840th career win, surpassing NJ legend Nancy Williams to become the winningest field hockey coach in the nation. During her 40-year career, Coach Butz
-Stavin has won 3 National Titles, 10 PIAA State Championships, 32 conference titles and 34
District XI championships (the last 26 in a row).
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ATTENDANCE
2015-2016 EHS Attendance Procedures
PLEASE NOTE:
ONLY EHS EXCUSE BLANKS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR EXCUSES RELATED TO
ABSENCE, LATENESS TO SCHOOL, AND/OR EARLY DISMISSAL.
FROM THE OFFICE OF:
Procedures:
Early Dismissal Requests
The school will not accept telephone calls for early dismissals. All students
requesting an early dismissal from school must bring an EHS Excuse Blank, with a valid
reason, signed by the parent requesting the early dismissal. The EHS Excuse Blank must
be brought to the Main Office before 7:23 AM the day of dismissal. The EHS Excuse Blank
should be filled out in its entirety including: student name, ID number, date, grade, and
reason for the dismissal. If a student does not present a note, a parent must to come in to
the Main Office to fill out an EHS Excuse Blank prior to the dismissal. Excuse blanks without a reason listed on them will be recorded as UNLAWFUL/UNEXCUSED.
Requesting an early dismissal will not be a reason to be late to homeroom.
Absences
All students are reminded that after an absence, an EHS Excuse Blank must be brought
to the student’s grade level office, brought to the Main Office and deposited in one of the
white "Excuse Blanks Only" boxes on the wall outside of the main office, scanned and
emailed in a PDF file to [email protected], or faxed to the Main
Office within three (3) school days of the absence. The attendance fax number is
484-519-3932. No phoned excuses will be accepted. Failure to submit an excuse within
the required time will result in loss academic credit and loss of make-up privileges for the
unexcused absence day(s). Excuse blanks will be date stamped and posted throughout
the day.
Late to School
Students who arrive late to school must report to the lobby in the Main Office to sign-in to
school. If it is after 9:49 A.M., sign-ins will be inside the Main Office. When a student is
late to school for legitimate reasons, he/she must have a signed EHS Excuse Blank from
a parent/guardian and submit it to the attendance staff in the Main Office upon
arrival. The first unexcused late is a warning. Upon the second and third late to school
occurrences, a half-hour after school-detention will be assigned. For the fourth late to
school occurrence and any additional occurrences, the student will be referred to their
grade level assistant principal for additional discipline consequences.
Students who arrive late or get picked up for an appointment should be dropped off or
picked up at the Main Office entrance (Door #1).
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SAP
FROM THE OFFICE OF:
What is SAP?
The SAP team is here to help parents access school and community services for their
children. The program identifies issues that pose a barrier to a student's learning and school
success. Student Assistance Programs are state mandated in all secondary schools in Pennsylvania.
How does the program work?
When someone recognizes any change in behavior that impacts student success, his/her
name is referred to the SAP team. A referral may come from any of the following individuals: counselor, administrator, teacher, parent, or another student. Students may also refer
themselves. If deemed necessary, a team member calls home to invite parents to a meeting
to discuss the concerns.
What happens at the meeting?
Team members meet and explain the concerns to parents. Parents are presented with a
variety of options to help their children. If parents are interested in the program, they sign a
consent form. The team will then begin to assist students to overcome the barriers that they
are experiencing.
What are the benefits of the Student Assistance Program?
· Help foster a team approach to problem solving
· Enhance positive school experiences for all students
· Provide support for parents and students
Do you see your child showing any of these behaviors?
· Withdrawing from family, friends, and/or school
· Depressed or anxious
· Defying authority, both at home and at school
· Acting aggressively
· Lying
· Needing money without an explanation
· Sudden drop in grades
· Experimenting with drugs or alcohol
If you are concerned about your child, please contact the SAP team at 610-965-1650 ext.
21926 to discuss your concerns. You may also contact your child’s counselor for help.
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FROM THE OFFICE OF:
MAIN OFFICE
Please be advised that the following protocol is followed when visitors enter Emmaus High
School through the Main Office located on Macungie Avenue. This protocol is necessary to
maintain security within the building at all times.
Visitors will not be allowed to enter through any other door.
The visitor must identify him/herself and provide picture ID for verification to the Main
Office staff.
The visitor must state his/her intended destination in the building.
The main office staff will call to confirm the appointment or get approval for an unexpected
visitor. If the visit is unapproved, or the recipient of the visitor is unavailable, the visitor will
be asked to call to make an appointment and return at another time. The visitor will not be
permitted to enter the building.
If the visitation is approved, the visitor’s picture will be taken electronically and be placed
on a visitor’s badge that must be worn in the building. He/she will then be directed to his
her destination.
When the visit is complete, the visitor will proceed directly to the main office without
making any other stops, return the visitor’s badge, and exit the building.
Math Contest Club
During the month of September, all teachers in the math department have sign-up forms for the
Pennsylvania Math League Club. All club members will be taking part in our two major contests –
the Pennsylvania Math League and the American Math Competition (AMC).
The Pennsylvania Math League contests are 6 half-hour tests given during the school day once a
month from October to March. The AMC is a 75-minute test given during the school once a year in
February. The content for both tests is primarily algebra and geometry, with occasional questions in
probability, trigonometry, and sequences. All math contests require logic and reasoning beyond the
usual math curriculum, so students who join PA Math League as freshmen and sophomores benefit
greatly from several years of attempting problems and studying the solutions given after the contest.
Students who achieve high scores in PA Math League will receive information about other
competitions throughout the school year. Teams have competed in contests at Princeton, Bucknell,
Millersville, and Lehigh Universities and Muhlenberg College. We have also been participating in a
contest specifically for prospective engineering students. Those who wish to participate in these
contests are encouraged to practice after school in Mrs. Hoffert’s classroom.
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American Red Cross Club Blood Drive
The American Red Cross Club will hold a blood drive during the month of
November, during the school day; the date will be announced. The drive will
be held in the auxiliary gym and more information will be available at our
sign-in table in the cafeteria during the last half of October. Parents may
contact Mrs. Sherwood at [email protected] with questions.
American Red Cross Club of EHS
Is Sponsoring a Summer Book Drive
The American Red Cross Club of Emmaus High School will sponsor a
Summer Reading Book Drive during the month of October as club members place
collection boxes in the English classrooms. Students are encouraged to donate
their summer reading books and receive a voucher for each book. The vouchers
may then be exchanged in the spring for the books on the next year’s reading list.
Last year’s Red Cross members collected and distributed over 1,000 books. Please encourage your
child to turn in summer books and participate in this project! If there are any questions,
contact Mrs. Sherwood, the club advisor, in Room 567.
Key Club
As we transition from summer to fall and the new school year begins, the Emmaus High School's Key Club is
preparing for another fantastic year. Key Club is among the largest and most recognized clubs at EHS, primarily due to our large involvement in community service activities. An affiliate with the local Kiwanis Club,
Key Club's focus is to bring together high school students to make a difference in the Emmaus community. At the same time, the Key Club tries to help students develop positive character traits and leadership
skills. Like the Kiwanis Club, the EHS Key Club works with other organizations such as Cops N Kids and the
Special Olympics.
In the past, Key Club has enjoyed assisting organizations such as The Ronald McDonald House, Leukemia and Lymphoma Societies, UNICEF, and Cops N Kids. Key Clubbers have the opportunity to participate in events such as the Special Olympics and the Celebration of Reading. Key Clubbers can also participate in Kiwanis events such as the Easter egg hunt, and the pancake breakfast.
The EHS Key Club meets on scheduled Thursdays in café 1 at 2:45 PM. Our meeting dates for 20152016 are: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3, 12/17, 1/7, 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/3, 3/17, 3/31,
4/14, 4/28, 5/12, 5/26, 6/2. Anyone is welcome to attend our meetings and join the club. Joining is as easy
as completing our membership form online and paying your dues. For questions contact any Key Club Officer or our advisers, Mrs.McConlogue and Mrs. Wells in room 365 for help. Come join us as
we look forward to another exciting year!
Written by Nick Mazzella, Club Editor
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Science Help
The Science Department teachers are able to offer science tutoring for all students most periods during the school
day. Students can check schedules posted in all of the science classrooms to determine room locations for tutoring
sessions. The students may obtain pre-signed passes from their science teachers, or they can obtain passes to the
tutoring locations from their study hall teachers. Each science teacher works with his/her students, but this science
tutoring schedule offers an alternative for students when they cannot match their schedules with their classroom
teachers.
Cycle
1
2
Period
1
2
3
4
Chemistry:
Hertzog 411
Biology:
Landrum 423
Earth/Space/
Env Sci:
Kneller 446
5
6
Chemistry:
Hertzog 411
Chemistry:
Hertzog 411
Physics:
Wilson 415
Biology:
LaBar 418
Chemistry:
Valent 409
Chemistry:
Valent 409
Biology:
Ford 416
Chemistry/
Integ. Science:
Harkness 444
Earth/Space/
Env Sci:
Kneller 446
Physics:
Donnelly 417
Integrated Sci/
Chemistry:
Harkness 444
3
Chemistry:
Augustin 405
Chemistry:
Augustin 405
Chemistry:
Bradley 401
Biology:
Croasdale 317
4
5
Earth/Space/
Env Sci:
Kneller 446
Physics:
Anthony 319
Chemistry:
Bradley 401
Physics:
Anthony 319
Biology/Anat. /
BoZo:
Kramer-Hinks
426
Chemistry/
Integ. Science:
Harkness 444
6
Physics:
Anthony 319
Chemistry/
Integ. Science:
Harkness 444
Chemistry:
Augustin 405
7
8
Chemistry:
Valent 409
Physics:
Donnelly 417
Physics:
Anthony 319
Biology/Env
Sci:
McNicholas 317
Biology/Env
Sci:
McNicholas 317
Physics:
Donnelly 417
Earth/Space/
Env Sci:
Kneller 446
Chemistry:
Hertzog 411
Chemistry:
Hertzog 411
Chemistry:
Valent 409
Physics:
Donnelly 417
Physics:
Wilson 415
Physics:
Wilson 415
Earth/Space/
Env. Science:
Kneller 446
Biology/Anat/
Bozo:
Kramer-Hinks
426
Biology/Env
Sci:
McNicholas 317
Earth/Space/
Env Science:
Kneller 446
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Chemistry:
Augustin 407
Chemistry:
Bradley 403
Chemistry:
Augustin 407
Earth/Space/
Env Science:
Kneller 446
Chemistry:
Bradley 403
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Math Help
The Math Department teachers are able to offer math tutoring for all students most periods during the school
day. Students can check schedules posted in all of the math classrooms to determine room locations for tutoring
sessions. The students may obtain pre-signed passes from their math teachers, or they can obtain passes to the
tutoring locations from their study hall teachers. Each math teacher works with his/her students, but this math tutoring
schedule offers an alternative for students when they cannot match their schedules with their classroom teachers.
Period
Teacher
Location
1
Hildebrand
Stoudt
365
366
2
Stoudt
Wagner
366
361
3
Burkhardt
Sonon
358
356
4
Cuthbert
516
5
See Guidance for Peer Tutoring Info
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Dabrowski
364
7
Wagner
361
8
Hoffert
359
9
Burkhardt
Sonon
358
356
España Divina 2016 – It’s not too late to enroll
Enrollment is still taking place for any students enrolled in Spanish 3 or higher
who would like to travel to Spain over Spring break 2016. If any parents are
interested, the trip is open to them as well. The 11-day itinerary includes visits
to Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Córdoba, Sevilla, Granada, and the Costa del
Sol. Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] as
soon as possible for more information. Another informational meeting will be
held soon if necessary.
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S.T.E.P.
Support Teens of East Penn
JOIN S.T.E.P.
Emmaus High School Parent Volunteer Organization
STEP is a volunteer group of parents in East Penn that sponsors activities to encourage our youth to
have fun without the use of drugs or alcohol. Members of STEP include parents, teachers, administrators and citizens of East Penn School District.
STEP Activities
In addition to organizing the SENIOR AFTERBALL, our group of volunteers teams with the EHS Student Government Association for freshmen orientation, the homecoming dance, and the snowball
dance, These events provide a wonderful opportunity for parent volunteers to participate in school
wide events.
*****STEP Sponsored Event of the Year*****
SENIOR AFTERBALL PARTY: Saturday, May 28, 2016
This event is an all-night theme party open to all seniors (and their guests) at EHS. We plan this
event to offer an alternative to individual after prom parties. It includes food, a casino, game shows,
carnival games, a full-size miniature golf course, a DJ, massages, air brush tattoos, and huge prizes. One lucky senior wins a CAR! This event is funded strictly by donations and run entirely
by volunteers. Over 250 volunteers made this event a huge success!
Volunteers are urgently needed, especially underclassmen parents!
We need your help on several committees and chair positions are open for
Decorating, Miniature Golf, Food and Fundraising.
Please return the portion below ( to [email protected]) if you are interested in helping with this
very worthwhile event!!!
Yes, I am interested in joining STEP.
Name__________________________________________________________
My child is a (circle) Senior Junior Sophomore Freshman
Email:__________________________Phone__________________________
I would like to help with:
____Afterball Volunteer:
___Decorations
___Fundraising
___Volunteer Coordinator
___Prizes
___Ticket Sales
___Games/Casino
___Food
___Setup/Cleanup
___Homecoming Dance
___Winter Dance
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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 picked up by door number #4 (Mr. Piperato’s office). Students are not allowed to use the bus for
any other reason. Once a student leaves school property, he/she is not allowed to
return to take the bus.
Discipline referrals will be given to students who do not follow the rules.
Cell Phone Reminder:
Students at EHS are not permitted to display or use cell phones from
7:00 AM. to 2:30 PM. A parent/guardian is required to retrieve the phone
from the main office.
The policy exists to keep our children safe. We ask for your
support in reinforcing this policy.
Dave Piperato
Principal
To view the EHS Discipline Code:
http://www.eastpennsd.org/ehs/Administration/Discipline%20Code.html
Peer Tutoring
The Peer Tutor Program connects struggling students with experienced tutors who will help with
homework, study habits, and test performance. Students meet during a coinciding study hall during
school hours so no classes are missed and no out of school time is necessary. The program is coordinated by Mr. Grabfelder and led by President Malini Ray, Vice President Cory Ross, and Public
Relations Officer Kristin Erle.
The tutor program works in conjunction with the National Honor Society to provide struggling students with a peer tutor who will help them improve grades through homework help, study habit advice, and test taking skills.
Students seeking help in any subject area are encouraged to complete a tutor request form, which
is located in the library, on the school website, and in the tutor room (room 560 in the English hallway). Request forms are to be returned to the tutor room, room 560. For more information, please
contact Mr. Grabfelder at [email protected] or speak with one of the officers. Have a
great year!
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EHS ID# 23429
Beginning October 11, 2015, through March 19, 2016, Emmaus High School ID# 23429 will have the opportunity to
earn cash through Giant A+ School Rewards Program. Please register your card at Giant A+ Rewards at
www.GiantAplus.com. You can also return this form to “Emmaus High School –Laura Groh” with your student, or
email [email protected] with the following information:
Last Name _______________________________________
Email Address ____________________________________
(11-digit Giant BONUSCARD) _________________________
After you register your card, each shopping trip at Giant using your BONUSCARD earns CASH for our school! Each
month, the amount of CASH awarded will be updated on the Giant website. You can track the amount of points you
earn for our school by checking your grocery receipt. Our school will receive a check at the end of the program, and the
money can be used for any of our school’s educational needs.
Remember, attending to this simple process makes a HUGE difference to our school. We need your support. Please be
sure to register your card to Emmaus High School using ID #23429
Also, don’t forget to encourage your friends and relatives to do the same. It could mean the world to our
children!
LOOK AT OUR NEW EMMAUS HIGH SCHOOL L.E.D. SIGN
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2015-2016 Student Parking Regulations
Student parking on school district property is a privilege only available to senior students.
Cars with permits are allowed to park on school property in posted student parking lots. The posted
student parking lots are lot I near the football field and the large parking lot on North Street. Failure
to obey the following regulations or falsifying any information will result in the withdrawal of parking
privileges and additional disciplinary actions will be assessed, as prescribed in the Emmaus High
School Discipline Code:
· Parking in unauthorized areas on school property will result in detentions and eventual loss
of parking privileges for the remainder of the academic year.
· Parking in restricted red permits only assigned lots, administration visitor assigned lots,
parking in faculty/staff assigned lots, parking on school property without a permit, or
parking with an unregistered vehicle will result in ticketing by the Emmaus Police Department and, when necessary, towing at the owner’s expense.
· After a student’s 4th late to school, the student may lose late arrival and/or early dismissal
privileges in addition to losing parking privileges for the reminder of the semester.
The issuance of a permit guarantees the student ONE parking spot. All students who accept the
Emmaus High School Parking Permit understand that the issuance of the parking permit is subject to
the following rules and regulations during the 2015-2016 school year:
· Students will drive safely on and near the campus. Reckless driving will result in
Saturday detentions and/or loss of parking privileges, as described on page 4 of the Discipline
Code.
· Students will be cautious when driving in the parking lot. The speed limit is 10 mph.
· Students will be considerate of the Emmaus High School neighbors by obeying ALL traffic
and parking regulations.
· Students will park only in the approved WHITE spaces in the Emmaus High School parking
lots designated to be student lots.
· Students will not go to their cars during the school day, without explicit permission from a high
school administrator.
· Students will display the Emmaus High School parking tag on the back of the rearview mirror AT
ALL TIMES, and it must be visible from the front of the vehicle.
· East Penn School District does not assume liability for damages or stolen property.
· Parking permits are non-transferable.
Only one permit per student will be issued. Students who lose their original tag will be charged $5
for a replacement, if available.
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Computer Science Opportunities in the East Penn School District Best in the Valley
One of the many exciting opportunities that we had during our 4 In-service days prior to the start of
the school year was hearing a keynote address by Rich Kiker, followed by a hands-on workshop on
Wednesday, August 26. Rich is 1 of 5 Google for Education Partners for Professional Development
and a top-rated Google Education Trainer and he shared with us many ways of integrating technology into the classroom. His background in education started as a computer science teacher at Palisades High School, so we discussed how important it is for students to know how to create new
technologies as well as to know how to use them.
I also had an incredible opportunity this past summer to get together with 6 former EHS graduates
while taking a 6-week trip across the US with my daughter. Paul Nakada, class of 1985, continues
to support the computer science program at EHS after he was fortunate to be at the ground floor of
2 start-up Internet companies in the late 80’s. Roshni Cooper, class of 2003, is completing a Doctorate at Stanford in Computer Science, and Paul Rigge, class of 2009, is working on his Doctorate
at UC Berkeley in CSEE. Piotr Fidkowski, class of 2005, is working for Google at their Mountain
View, CA, campus and gave all of us a tour and a free lunch while we were in the Bay area. We
also visited with his brother, Chris, class of 1999, who is an Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, but he said he uses programming and computational methods all of the time. We also saw Tom Collins, class of 1988, who said that taking the AP
Computer Science course his senior year made all of the difference in his future opportunities in the
field.
Even though there are many classes available to students and the numbers continue to grow, many
students still miss out on the chance to get a good foundation in computer science before graduating because the courses are still seen as electives that are less important than many other options.
Many female students shy away from these courses as well when they could benefit greatly from
having that background. As a result, I have created two Middle School Creative Computing clubs
that meet on Tuesdays at Eyer and Thursdays at LMMS. Google has created an entire program
worldwide for this venue entitled CS First, which we hope to use this year.
During the first two weeks of school, the Advanced Computer Science Topics class has had lively
discussions about the 7 Big Ideas of Computer Science – Creativity, Data Abstraction, Data and Information, Algorithms, Programming, the Internet, and Global Impact – which will be highlighted in
the new AP Computer Science Principles exam coming in 2016-17. It is not too early to think about
Computer Science Education Week that will be December 7 – 13, 2015 and our kickoff Computer
Science Showcase on Thursday, December 3, from 8 – 9 PM after Parent-Teacher Conferences at
the high school. Become a participant in the best CS the Lehigh Valley has to offer.
Carlen Blackstone,
EHS Math/Computer Science teacher
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STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
This is a reminder to parents with a child or children attending school in our School District that we
do not carry medical insurance on students, but do provide parents with the opportunity to select a
primary excess group insurance plan for students. Student accident insurance can help you manage
the possibility of out-of-pocket expenses, since many group insurance policies no longer pay full
hospital and medical expenses and may require a deductible or co-insurance. There are two plans
available for your consideration:
Plan #1 School Time Coverage – Costs $30 per student – This will cover injury occurring while
the student is traveling to and from school, while attending school sponsored activities such as plays,
assemblies, class trips, intramural sports, gym and physical education classes, etc.
Plan #2 24 Hour Coverage – Costs $116 per student – This will cover all of the above, plus
accidents occurring away from school, in the evenings and on weekends, vacations, etc.
Please note that the plans should be considered in conjunction with any other family medical
insurance you may have.
If you have any questions, please call an Insurance Broker at American Management Advisors
directly at (215) 946-8888 between 8:00a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
American Management Advisors, Inc.
P.O. Box 366
EHS Drama Department Presents
Romeo and Juliet
The EHS Drama Department will present William Shakespeare’s Romeo
and Juliet on November 5, 6, and 7, at 7 PM in the EHS auditorium.
Ticket prices are $8.00 for students and non-Gold Card seniors, and
$10.00 for adults. Senior EPSD Golden Age Card members must present
their cards in person at the main office to obtain a complimentary ticket. Ticket order forms will
be available at www.eastpennsd.org/ehs soon. Tickets may be purchased in person in the main
office starting on October 21 and will also be available at the door.
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EMMAUS HIGH SCHOOL
OUR VISION
The East Penn School District will empower students to maximize their individual
potential and become lifelong learners and contributors to a global society.
OUR MISSION
The East Penn School District will provide a learning environment in which
students become effective problem solvers, collaborators, critical thinkers, and
communicators.
East Penn Board of School Directors 2015:
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
Janine Allen, Board Secretary
Marc S. Fisher, Esq., Worth, Magee & Fisher, Solicitor
Dr. J. Michael Schilder
Superintendent of Schools
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EMMAUS HIGH SCHOOL
500 Macungie Ave.
Emmaus, PA 18049-2296
Web Site Address: www.eastpennsd.org/ehs
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Emmaus High School
Phone Numbers
Main Office –
Counseling Office –
Attendance Office –
Athletic Office –
Nurse’s Office –
610-965-1650
610-965-1660
610-965-1661
610-965-1670
610-965-1673
Fax Numbers
Main Office –
Counseling Office –
Athletic Office –
Nurse’s Office –
Attendance Office –
610-967-2198
610-967-5974
610-965-1501
610-966-8449
484-519-3932
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