Morning announcements for 3-9-18

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Good Morning Ephrata, NAMES today is Friday March 9! Please rise for a moment of silence and the pledge to the flag.
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SILENCE/FLAG VIDEO
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March Saturday Detentions will be held tomorrow Saturday, March 10th and Saturday, March 24th from 8am-11am.

Students can attend to make up obligation time.  Time is doubled on Saturdays.
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Attention Juniors or Seniors, HACC Experience Day is Friday April 6th!  This is a great opportunity to do the following:
·         discover over 100plus programs
·          take part in HACC Chats with faculty
·         participate in a mock-classroom situation
·         learn about taking classes while in high school
·         tour the campus with student ambassadors
·         have lunch on us
First come first serve!!  Please stop by guidance and pick up a permission slip.  The deadline is Friday March 23rd.
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“Attention Seniors!  The Ephrata National Bank Scholarships, including the Hibshman Scholarship, are now open.  Log on to Naviance Family Connection to complete your applications.  Apply today and get FREE MONEY for college.  Applications and all materials are due by March 31st.”
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You’ve noticed some changes as we pack up for the media center renovation…the time has come. All classes, study halls, flex, obligation time, NHS passes, etc. will no longer be accepted in the library beginning March 19. THE LAST DAY TO USE THE MEDIA CENTER AND ITS RESOURCES FOR ANY REASON IS MARCH 16. Thanks for your understanding as we prepare to create a fantastic space for you!
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NEWS INTRO VIDEO
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Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are currently planning to meet in person sometime before next May. According to South Korean officials carrying a message directly from Kim Jong Un after meeting with a North Korean delegation, Un has reportedly stated that he is “committed to denuclearization.” The Trump administration has stated in return that they are excited for the prospect of making progress in the peninsula, but that the trade sanctions would also remain unchanged, at least for now

On this day in 1959, the first Barbie doll was put on display at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Barbie was created by a woman named Ruth Handler, who got the idea when she realized that her daughter really only had either baby dolls or paper dolls to play with. Barbie has never been without her criticisms, and ever since she was first unveiled many felt that she created unrealistic body standards for young girls. However, Barbie was able to show girls that they didn't have to conform to any standards that were prevalent in the 1950’s: they could grow up to be anything they want to be. 

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Now over to _________ with lunch
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LUNCH VIDEO HERE
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SPORTS INTRO VIDEO
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Now back to the main desk
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9th Grade Future Leaders!  HOBY Leadership is looking for 6 - 9th graders from EHS to attend a one-day leadership workshop in Lancaster on Saturday April 14th.  This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills and connect with other future leaders.  To be considered to attend, submit a one paragraph essay to the guidance office on the following topic by Monday March 19th:

Explain why you would like to attend the leadership workshop and how you will use the leadership skills developed there to improve EHS.”
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Next week is Aevidum Spirit Week and yes we will be selling cake parfaits after school on Thursday March 15. Our theme for this Aevidum Spirit Week is “We are Lucky to Have You”!!
Aevidum Spirit Week is next week

Monday- Crazy sock day
Tuesday- Gold Day- wear gold or yellow
Wednesday- Tie-dye day
Thursday- Heritage day- Wear colors or flags of where you are from.
Friday- Aevidum Day- wear Aevidum shirts or yellow and black

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Do you have a favorite teacher?  Maybe a secret crush you want to acknowledge?  How about a best friend you want to thank for listening to all your problems over the weekend?  If so…..what better way to thank someone than to send flowers!

All this week the JUNIOR CLASS is sponsoring a flower sale.  What a great way to tell someone you’re thinking of them!  Orders will be taken for single stem carnations to be delivered on March 23rd.  We are offering three options— white, pink and yellow.  So send one, or six, or even a “whole bunch” to that special person or people in your life!

You may purchase flowers during your lunch period all week.  Flowers will be on sale during all lunches. Only $1.25 per flower……or better yet—6 for $6. . . now THAT’s a bargain!
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Person 1: Sir Shamrock is a charity event run by National Honor Society.  Over the years, Sir Shamrock has raised money and awareness for American Cancer Society, Alzheimer’s Society, Schreiber Pediatric Hospital, the Humane League, and many more organizations that help support our society’s needs.

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Person 2: Each Sir Shamrock candidate will try to win your support and donations for their charity.  This year our candidates are Seth Bollinger, Ethan Brubaker, Aaron Cummings, AJ Morales, and Mark Shykovskyy.  You can vote for your favorite candidate by placing your extra change or dollars in their Charity Jugs at lunch March 12-16.

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Person 1: At the end of the competition, the Sir Shamrock candidate with the most donations will win the contest, be crowned Sir Shamrock live on Ephrata AM, and make a huge donation of all of the money raised by all 5 candidates to his chosen charity.
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Person 2: Stay tuned this coming week for videos from each Sir Shamrock candidate.  They will share with your why you should use your donations to vote for their charity.  Don’t forget to vote at lunch March 12-16.
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