Office 703-6735 Guidance 703-6792 Cafeteria 703-6739 Fax 727-8546 EFHS Announcements Thank you for your support today of the American Red Cross! On behalf of HOSA, Mrs. Hanson, and the Senior Deans Council, we appreciate your donations to the American Red Cross. Thanks for donating the gift of life.....our Eagle family rocks! Senior Order Day will be held TOMORROW January 23 (12:00 – 3:40pm). Students will be expected to purchase their caps/gowns (REQUIRED) on this day and have the option of taking cap/gown pictures (OPTIONAL) and ordering Class of 2015 memorabilia (OPTIONAL). Cap and gowns are $21.35 total which must be paid at the time of the order. Career Center students will be excused from their classes during this time frame. Guys should wear shirts and ties, girls please wear something WITHOUT a collar! The cap and gown for photos will be provided. You may also order everything online at www.jostens.com; however all cap and gowns MUST be ordered by midnight Friday night, or the price will go up to $75. This info was given out in the senior meetings! *Contact Mrs. Hubbard with questions about Senior Order Day* All seniors are EXPECTED to be in 1st and 2nd period on this day! Senior Crosby Scholars: Community Service hours are due to Crosby Office by January 31st. Spotlight for Enrichment Check out the new enrichment newsletter on the East Forsyth Student Services web page. Lots of opportunities are available and enrichment often makes the difference for scholarship opportunities in the future! Attention 9th graders: the Finance Academy is now accepting applications! Apply by TOMORROW, Friday, Jan. 23. Click on the link for more information….. http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Page/93626. E-mail Ms. Haymes with questions about the academy at JLHaymes@wsfcs.k12.nc.us. *** The January 14th ice day will be made up Monday, February 16 and it will be an “A” day! Teacher Cadet applications are available in 1108 from Mrs. Wallace. Teacher Cadet has both an Honors and Standard section, and is a course designed for those who are interested in any field in education: teaching, School Psychologist, Speech Pathologist, Administration, Guidance Counseling, etc. There are selected spots for students interested in careers working with children: Youth ministry, Pediatrics, etc. The course is available to rising Junior and Seniors only. Applications are due by February 20th, so come pick one up today! FCCLA T-Shirt Money ($19.20) Deadline has been extended to Fri 1/30. Please give money to Ms.Hegstrom or President Emily Wong. Checks can be made out to EFHS. Want to write for the school newspaper next year? Pick up an application in Room 1110 and turn in to Ms. Messiano by February 20th! JROTC Drill Team members we will have practice on Saturday, Jan. 24th from 4 to 6 in the old gym. Class of 2015…Cap/Gown, Graduation Announcements, and Class of 2015 Memorabilia can be ordered online NOW through January 23 via www.jostens.com. Families who do not wish to order online can purchase items on January 23 – Senior Order Day (12:00 – 3:40pm). Contact Jostens at (800) Jostens to place orders via phone or with any questions about items available. All Seniors participating in graduation ceremony are REQUIRED to purchase a cap/gown – no student will be allowed to use a sibling’s cap/gown from previous graduation ceremony. A parent memo is attached for more information. CLASS OF 2015 GRADUATION – SAT. JUNE 6 AT 12 NOON Make sure to hold on to your special graduation ceremony on DVD! Pick up an order form from guidance, go online to www.newbeginningsvp.com, or call 336.681.2905. You can also email dsvideo2905@yahoo.com if you have any questions. DVD’S will be recorded and available immediately following the ceremony in the lobby of the coliseum! Cost is $20 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to East Forsyth! Scholarship Spotlight *Deadline Change* The East Forsyth Athletic Booster Club is once again proud to offer $750.00 individual scholarships to four (4) 2015 East Forsyth graduating senior athletes. To be eligible, athletes must have participated in a varsity sport recognized by the NCHS Athletic Association during the 2014 – 2015 calendar year and must also be a member of the 2014-2015 EFHS Athletic Booster Club as of March 9, 2015. Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance office. All completed applications must be returned to the guidance office by April 17, 2015 to be included in the selection process. If you have any questions concerning being a current member or becoming a member please contact Kevin Bugg at fourbuggs@triad.rr.com or he may be reached at 336-406-2681.” Thursday, January 22 No’bacco Club meeting is CANCELLED today. Science Olympiad will meet in Room 1007 at 3:45pm. We will also meet ALL Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in January and February to prepare for the competition on Sat. Feb. 28. Eagle's Nest Book Club will meet at 3:50 pm in room 508 to discuss "1984." Friday, January 23 Anime Club will meet in the Media Center from 3:45-4:30 pm. HOSA will have a meeting for anyone wanting to run for an office next year at 8:30am in Pod 25. Monday, January 26 Latino Achievers will meet at 9:00am in the Media Center. Please pick up your pass from Mrs. Martin in Room 702. Social Studies Honor Society will meet in Room 408 at 3:45pm and don't forget about the New Year's Social. Bring the goodies you signed up for! Tuesday, January 27 Junior Civitans will meet at 3:45pm in Room 502. Social Studies Academic Team will practice in Room 606 at 3:45pm. French Club will meet in Room 1101 at 3:45pm. Wednesday, January 28 Spanish Honor Society will meet in Room 1107 at 3:45pm. The makeup meeting will be on Friday, Jan. 30th at 8:30am. Five service hours for first semester are due by the 30th. The hours MUST be confirmed by an adult. Saturday, February 28 SAT: Strategies for Success Workshop, sponsored by the EFHS PTSA 8:30am-1:30pm in the Media Center…see the attached flyer for more info and to sign up! Need help in Math? Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society) runs a peer tutoring program in Room 307 on Tuesday/Thursday afternoons from 3:45-4:15pm and Wednesday mornings from 8:15-8:45am. They can help all levels of math and no appointment is necessary! Are you having trouble in Spanish? The Spanish Honor Society is here to help! We offer tutoring sessions in Room 1107 on Tuesday mornings from 8:15-8:45am and Thursday afternoons from 3:45-4:15 pm. Guidance Information WSFCS Career Center Open House will be held on January 29 from 6:00 – 8:00pm. Learn about courses offered and profile of a successful Career Center student. WSFCS Financial Aid Workshops will be held January 22 at the Administrative Center Auditorium at 6 PM. This is a great opportunity for families to hear detailed instructions about completing the FAFSA. Make plans to attend one of these sessions so your questions can be answered about paying for your college education. Women’s lacrosse workouts will start Wednesday, January 21 at 3:50pm in the stadium. This is open to any girl who wishes to tryout for lacrosse. If you are planning on attending, bring your updated physical, cleats and running shoes, and dress appropriately for the weather! Please don’t be late….start time promptly at 3:50! EAST FORSYTH WEEKLY SCHEDULE FOR WEEK 1/19-1/24 Home Games are in BOLD THURSDAY-22 Swim at NW Guilford 6 FRIDAY-23 JVBB vs Ragsdale 5/6:30 Wrestling at Ragsdale 7 9th Grade at Ragsdale 4:15 VBB at Ragsdale 6/7:30 Wrestling at Glenn 6 SATURDAY- 24 Wrestling at Glenn All Day It’s almost Friday! Have a great night and we’ll see you tomorrow….January 23, 2015 and it’s a “B” day!