5 MIN FILLER

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INTRO

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Good Morning Ephrata NAMES today is Tuesday December 8. Please rise for a moment of silence and the pledge to the flag.

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SILENCE/FLAG VIDEO

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Not sure what to get your little sister for the holidays? Want to make sure you have a book to read that isn’t on a screen? Think Dad would like a new cookbook?

You’re in luck! Remember how exciting book fairs were in elementary school? Look no further for the COVID-friendly option in 2020. Local bookstore, Aaron’s Books in Lititz, is hosting a virtual book fair for EHS!

You can go to the store and show the flyer, print or on your phone (check @mountsmediacenter on Instagram, Schoology or see a library staff member) OR order online and use the code EHS20 when you check out. You can opt to pay a small fee to have it shipped to your house OR select free school delivery and your purchases will be delivered in school before Christmas break.

Be on the lookout for staff recommendations!

Happy reading!

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And now over to ____________ with the news

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NEWS INTRO

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In today's news, a 90 year old woman has become the first woman in the UK to receive the COVID 19 vaccine. Hers was done at University hospital but about 70 hospitals nationwide are gearing up for the vaccine. She was given one of the first 800,000 doses that will be given out within the next couple weeks with up to four million more doses coming by the end of the month. Matt Hancock, the health secretary, says he is thrilled to see a vaccine go out but he is still urging people to fall the restrictions as the fight is still not over. Seems like we are in the home stretch of the virus but please just wear your mask, wash your hands, and social distance so we can all go back to normal soon.

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Now to the juniors with the lunch

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LUNCH VIDEO

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SPORTS INTRO

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The lone undefeated team in the NFL this season, the Steelers, lost yesterday 23-17 against the Washington football team. They still remain at the top of the AFC North and are now tied with the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Now back to the main desk

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Attention All Students,

The Ephrata Theatre Program will be holding an informational meeting on Thursday, December 10th at 3:30pm for their upcoming spring musical Guys & Dolls in the high school auditorium. This meeting will also be streaming on team by using code n1zdsfo to join.

Anyone interested in all aspects of this production, pit, performance, or stage crew should attend this one-hour meeting. Audition materials will be reviewed and handed out. Please note anyone involved in the spring musical must comply with all academic requirements and all mandated safe practices will be enforced while production is underway.

This year students who wish to audition for the show, will be required to submit an online audition video including a song & monologue. This portion will be discussed in length at the informational meeting. Those students who wished to be part of the dance ensemble only, should plan on attending this meeting as well.

If you have any questions, feel free to email Mr. Gonzalez.

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Tis the season episode 1 is now available for streaming on the Ephrata AM YouTube channel! Who will win?  Mr. Geyer and his team the Low Expectations or Mr. Kellogg and Kellogg's Kings? Watch today with your whole homeroom during ACT!

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Only 11 school days till holiday break!

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Have a great day Ephrata!

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