| Friday Update January 8, 2010 |
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EMMS & EMHS Update Happy New Year!
High School Course Exams (Exam Schedule Attached) First semester exams for grades 9 - 12 will be scheduled for Wednesday through Friday, January 13 – 15.
Middle School Middle School students will have regular classes (beginning at 8:00 a.m. and concluding at 2:55 p.m.) on Wednesday, January 13. Teachers may decide to give tests during some of these periods. Eighth graders in Spanish I or French I will likely need to exit their regular class for the Spanish or French exam. Middle School students will have a two day break between semesters (Thursday, January 14 and Friday, January 15). Their classes will NOT meet during these two days.
Rock the Drive – Christmas Fund Drive 2009-2010
The 1st round of Fund Drive envelopes are in and we are on our way to reach our goal.
The students have raised 78% of the $132,000 goal. Approximately $28,000 is still needed by January 22.
Parents can: · Encourage your students to get involved in this important school project. · Help your student to identify people who understand the significance of an EMS education. · Understand that the tuition you and your church pay is only a portion of the actual cost of education. · Consider a family gift as a way to help us reach our goal of 100% family participation in Annual Fund.
Remember – you are part of a wonderful, caring community that has been supporting this school for 92 years, thank you for helping us accomplish these important goals.
Call or email if you have questions – 236-6026 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Come join us for The Tolstoy Story Play, inspired by Tolstoy's tellings of Russian folktales a century ago. Seven storytellers will guide you through stories that remind us of our human frailties and strengths. The play will be performed Thursday, January 28, 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 29, 10:00 a.m., and Saturday, January 30. Tickets are $5.00 for children and $7.00 for adults.
IMPORTANT - MealTime Lunch Account Program is coming your way! In an effort to better serve our students and their families, we will begin using MealTime at the beginning of the second semester. Please click here to get the full scoop! - Deb Pardini
Eastern Mennonite School is in the search process for a Director of Advancement. This person serves as a member of the school’s administrative team with lead responsibility for donor relations, fundraising programs, admissions supervision, marketing and external communications. The Director of Advancement position can be available immediately. The successful candidate will:
Eastern Mennonite School offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and is an equal opportunity employer.
Please express interest by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling 540-236-6012
The University of VA Curry School of Education announces its 31st year of the Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) for rising 5th-11th graders. This summer residential program aims to provide academic enrichment in a stimulating atmosphere, encouraging social and academic interaction. During the 12-day duration, students stay in dorms in the UVA setting. Application deadline is February 15, 2010. For further information/application go online to: http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/sep. Questions EMHS is looking for the following coaches:
Anyone interested in any of these positions, please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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