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Good Morning Ephrata, NAMES today is Thursday Jan 30, Please rise for a moment of silence and the pledge to the flag.

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SILENCE/FLAG VIDEO

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Students are reminded that tomorrow, Thursday, January 31st  is the last day to drop a course without receiving a WF (withdrew failing) mark.  Course add/drop forms are available in the Counseling Office, and require a parent signature, so don’t delay.  A listing of open classes is updated daily and is available on the website as well.

If you have any questions, please see your counselor ASAP. 

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This important announcement is for any senior whose prospective college requires a mid-year transcript.  While the majority of colleges do not require these, you should double check to see if your school needs an updated transcript.  If so, login to Naviance to request one ASAP.  There are very specific instructions on how to request this on the opening screen in Naviance.  You will also find these instructions in Schoology updates, as well as in the Class of 2019 Resources folder in Schoology. 

If you have any questions, stop by the counseling office to check with Mrs. Ditzler.

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Today is Mental Health Day!  We are excited to see a sea of GREEN today—a symbol of new growth and new beginnings.

We will also have Mental Health trivia in the cafeteria today during lunch.  If you participate and answer a question correctly, you can win a prize!!

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NOW OVER TO ____ WITH THE NEWS

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NEWS INTRO VIDEO

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The EU is "united" over the negotiated Brexit deal, the bloc's chief negotiator Michel Barnier says, after the UK PM said she wanted to reopen it. Theresa May is expected to continue talks with the EU after MPs backed a plan to renegotiate her Brexit deal. MPs voted 317 to 301 in favour of changing the backstop plan - the bit of the deal designed to avoid the return of Northern Ireland border checks. But Mr Barnier said the EU stood by the existing withdrawal agreement.

In other news,

North Korea is unlikely to fully give up its nuclear weapons, a US intelligence report says, despite the hopes of the Trump administration. The Worldwide Threat Assessment report also says Iran is not making nuclear weapons, but that cyber threats from China and Russia are a growing concern. Both countries may be seeking to influence the 2020 election, it says. National intelligence director Dan Coats and other intelligence chiefs presented it to the Senate on Tuesday.

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Now over to _________ with lunch

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LUNCH VIDEO

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SPORTS INTRO VIDEO

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Spring Sports Physicals will be offered on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 in the Ephrata High School Gym Starting at 5:30pm.  All High School and Middle School Athletes in need of a physical examination prior to the Spring Sports Season should see Mrs. Cummings in the High School Athletic Office to sign-up or have a parent call her at (717)721-1478, extension 19021. You must sign-up for an available timeslot in order to see a doctor for a physical examination on February 6th.  The cost for the physical examination is $5.00.    The Physical Packet must be filled out and signed by both the Student and the Parent and you must bring this packet along to the physical examination. Physical Packets are available in the Athletic Office and on the District Website.

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today in sports, bowling is away at E town. 

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NOW BACK TO THE MAIN DESK

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Want free Mini-THON merchandise? All you have to do is follow the EHS Mini-THON club on social media to have your choice of FREE Mini-THON gear! Follow us on Instagram and receive a colored FTK bracelet of your choice. Follow us on Snapchat for a blue FTK lanyard. Like us on Facebook for a Four Diamonds keychain. Look out for one of our posters around the school to scan the snapchat code or get our page usernames! Promotion lasts as long as supplies are available so act fast! See Mrs. Socie in room 317 to receive your prizes!

Instagram: ehs_minithon

Facebook: EHS Mini-THON

Snapchat: ehs_minithon

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The Ephrata Quiz Bowl Team completed another successful regular season on Monday at home against Palmyra.  After falling behind 115-45 in the first game, Ephrata roared back to win 330 to 240.  The Mounts then dominated the last two games, winning by scores of 345 to 210 and 395 to 145.

Ephrata finished the regular season with a match record of 4 and 2, a game record of 11 and 7, and a 7th place ranking in the 24 team L-L League.  Congratulations on a great season and best of luck at Playoffs and BrainBusters.

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Juniors!  The next SAT test date is March 9.  Sign up by visiting CollegeBoard.com and clicking on “register for the SAT”  The Deadline to sign up is February 8th …unless seats fill up first!  So don’t procrastinate!

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