Thursday May 8, 2008 A
Day
FROM MR. REARDON’S
OFFICE
STUDENTS AND CELL PHONES:
Cell phones should neither be
seen nor heard in classrooms and academic hallways (C-wing for
example). Students may use cell phones
only during non-instructional time in either the Main Office of Guidance Lobby
areas.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“We
are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is
therefore not an act but a habit.” (Aristotle)
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS: Attention Seniors: If you did not order graduation
announcements and would like some, it is not too late! You can order them on line at www.balfour.com
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS:
(see note below regarding attendance)
A reminder
to students taking the Biology, Music Theory, Physics C Mechanics or
Physics C Magnetism AP exam Monday (5/12) to be sure to:
v
Arrive at the Essex Alliance Church Hall/Gym by
7:45 for the Biology or Music Theory exams. The exam starts
at 8:00 am sharp!
v
Arrive at the Essex Alliance Church Hall/Gym by
11:45 for the Physics C Mechanics exam. The exam starts at 12:00
sharp! The Physics C Magnetism AP
exam starts at 2:00.
v
Bring a picture ID (photo driver’s license or school
ID), two #2 pencils, two ballpoint pens (blue or black ink).
v
Wear or bring layered clothing in case the air
conditioning is on
v
Do not bring listening devices, beepers or cell phones on site
v
See Mr. Mosher in the Main Office or Mrs. Blake in
the Guidance Office if you have questions.
Note: If you are taking a morning AP exam, you are
expected to attend your Block 7-8 class.
If you are taking an afternoon exam, you must attend your Block 1-2 and
3-4 classes; go to lunch and then head to your exam. If you miss any of these classes, you will receive
an unexcused absence unless you bring a note from your parent/guardian.
ACT: A reminder to college bound seniors that the application deadline for the June 14th
administration of the ACT (American College Test) is tomorrow (Friday, 5/9). You can
register on line at www.act.org or some
registration bulletins are available in the Guidance and Counseling
Office. If you need accommodations and
you have not already completed a student eligibility form, see your case
manager or counselor immediately.
FOR
STAFF & STUDENTS: Coach David Rich is being honored
for his 21 years of service coaching Boys' JV Basketball. For anyone
interested in attending, it will be tomorrow
(Friday (5/9) from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the original E.H.S.
cafeteria. (This location is a change from earlier notices.) There
will be beverages, appetizers & desserts. There will be a slide show
presentation, & anyone wishing to say a few words to roast or honor
Coach Rich should let us know when you arrive that evening. There will be
a sign-up sheet. If you know of family members/friends who were
on one of the coach's past teams, please feel free to spread the word!
AFTER PROM PARTY:
EHS parents are planning an after prom party for all students attending
the Jr/Sr prom.
It will be held at the Essex Cinemas.
Free for all who attended the prom.
New Movies, prizes (such as Wii,
TODAY’S HAPPENINGS – Thursday (5/8)
AP EXAMS: Testing is at the Essex Alliance Church
Hall/Gym - English Literature
exam @ 8:00 AM – arrive by 7:45
AERO CLUB: Meeting today at 2:30 in C111.
“DROP IN” BLOCK FOR THE GUIDANCE
OFFICE: Students,
faculty or staff who have a quick question (10 minutes or less) may stop by the
Guidance Office to talk with their counselor without an appointment today
during Block 5-6. You are more than
welcome to bring your lunch along.
TRACK & RUGBY FUNDRAISER
COOKIES: Just a reminder that cookies from the track
and rugby teams' fund raiser
will be delivered today and distributed
behind the athletic stadium @ 2:45.
Please be there to collect your boxes.
HONORS BAND: There will be no Honors Band today due
to
DDR: Zounds! It's getting
nice outside and we're still having a real blast inside on "A" day
Wednesdays and Thursdays. We’ll meet
today from 2:30 - 4:00 in room D-104.
Let's get pumped, people!
RED CROSS CLUB: Meeting today in C118 at 2:30
to finalize plans for sending packages to soldiers in
ROBOTICS CLUB: Today’s meeting is cancelled.
WAM: Meeting today at 2:30 in C240.
SPORTS TODAY: (information line – 879-5548)
HOME: JV Boys Lacrosse
Girls
Tennis Rice 3:30
Varsity
Varsity
Girls
Lacrosse
AWAY: Boys Tennis @
Rice 3:30
JV
Baseball @
JV
Softball @
REPEAT
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENIORS:
·
Mandatory class meeting on Thursday (5/22) in
the Auditorium from 8:00 to 9:15 AM.
·
Caps and Gowns:
Balfour will be here Wednesday (5/14) from 10:00 to 2:45 in the
Gym to distribute caps and gowns. The
fee is $19 and checks should be made payable to Balfour.
·
If you were born outside of the
·
Let us know what you plan to do next year. Stop by the Library, fill out a quick form and you will be
included in the bulletin board about EHS Seniors' plans for next year.
MURDER
MYSTERY DINNER THEATER: The EHS Theater Club and the CTE
Professional Foods Program are teaming up to raise funds for
COTS. On Saturday (5/17)
from 6-9pm, a four-course dinner will be prepared and served by culinary
students while the Theater Club will perform a comical "whodunit" set
in the 1920s and 1930s. Cost is $20.00 per person, and tickets are
currently available in the Main Office. Seating is limited, so get your
tickets early.
PROM TICKETS will be sold starting Monday
(5/12) through Friday (5/16)
during lunches in front of the cafeteria.
Prom tickets will be $25 each.
The Prom is Saturday (5/24).
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT