Easton Area PTA Council

HS Parents/Guardians, Tuesday April 6 you should have received an email from the HS with a survey. Please complete it by Friday April 16th to help secure a 1.2 million dollar Upward Bound grant. If you did not receive the email or need help completing the survey, got to the school website (https://eahs.eastonsd.org/index.jsp#) or contact the school . Thanks!... _________________ Original Email ________________ Northampton Community College (NCC) is partnering with Easton Area School District to apply for a $1.2m grant through the Upward Bound program to identify and assist income eligible and first generation college-bound students who have the potential to succeed in higher education. If we receive the grant, the $1.2 million dollars would be over five years and would provide these students programs and services. We need your assistance with completing a survey so that we can gather the information for developing this grant. The survey should only take a few minutes to complete. The data collected in the survey is about the activities and services offered at our school. This information will be used to show that there is a need for an Upward Bound (UB) program at Easton Area High School. In order to establish a UB program, evidence of gaps in school resources and student assistance must be illustrated. The survey results will be included solely for the proposal to the U.S. Office of Postsecondary Education, and will not be released to any other agency or individual. This survey has no bearing on our school’s performance rating. Individual responses will remain confidential.

CHESS Do you Play? Interested in learning? The Boys & Girls Club of Easton welcomes one of our newest certified Volunteers, Mentor, and Coach, Mr. Kirk Hill...man. Starting this Monday, April 5, 2021, between 7:00pm and 8:30pm., Hillman will bring his skillsets to the B&GCE located at 210 Jones Houston Way in Southside to teach chess and ultimately develop a CHESS CLUB for any and all club members who play, and/or learning how to play the game of chess. Chess is one of the oldest games in the world dating back over 1500 years. The game of chess has evolved as it spread around the globe to the game we play today. As a result, this journey has brought people together from different cultures, ages, and backgrounds over a common bond and passion for the game. All participants will receive their own personal chessboard courtesy of the Boys & Girls Club of Easton, where they can keep their boards at the BGCE or travel with it for practice at home and for play outside of the CHESS CLUB. Offering a warm welcome to Mr. Kirk Hillman and the positive mentorship, guidance, and direction, and meaningful impactful relationships he is bringing to the young people who join the CHESS CLUB. We hope to see you on Monday, April 5, 2021, at 7:00pm for the meeting & Greet Session with Mr. Kirk Hillman and when you can make your first move count by signing up for CHESS CLUB. For more information about Triple Play Sports programs, contact Monica Bowles, B&GCE Program Director, or Jon Young, B&GCE Administrative/Program Assistant, at (610) 703-8575. Dean Young, B&GCE Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Easton, can also be reached at (484) 239-2075. To learn about the benefits of playing chess click on the link below. https://www.chess.com//benefits-of-playing-chess-specially

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EASD Board Meeting tonight at 7PM (click link below to watch) https://www.youtube.com/chann/UCWaGdiELtBumHUEqhY7cDzw/live

Former Panther? Know a Panther? Or just love a good Tricky Tray? Check out Palmer Elementary's fundraiser.

All of the local PTAs a looking for new leadership positions. Afraid you have no experience? Current leaders all started that way too. Reach out to you PTA exec board and see how you can help!

Celebrate some Easter fun with the class of 2023. Looks like they are also offering to help with prefilled eggs if the Bunny in your house wants a little help this year.

Need help registering for your COVID vaccine? Trouble with online registration? March 28th the Boys and Girls Club will have volunteers ready to help you. Date doesn’t work? Check out post for more options. ... Thanks Boys and Girls for helping to fill this need!

A great activity for students through the fall. Check it out.

Shawnee Elementary’s biggest fundraiser is going virtual this year! You can participate in the comfort of your own home! Designer Purse Bingo on 2/25/21 (via Zoom) Basket Raffle on 2/26/21 with over 60 prizes to win... Disney Park Hopper Pass Raffle (all raffles are via Zoom but you don't have to be present to win raffles)! Click their MemberHub link below for more info and to purchase tickets. Also below is their bingo Facebook event page link and basket raffle Facebook page link. Thank you to everyone who donated towards this event and thank you for your support! MemberHub Store link to purchase tickets: https://shawneesharks.memberhub.store/store Bingo Facebook Event page: https://fb.me/e/7X9iBSSYe Basket Raffle Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Shawnee-Elementary-Basket-Raffle-348071409631120

The St Luke’s - EASD partnership is expanding as they commit to the next 10 years. Great news! Our partnership with St. Luke's has changed the way our students in the Easton Area School District have been able to access services that are critical to their success, says Dr. Karen Trinkle, director of student and community services, Easton Area School District.

Pa. launches statewide helpline for those struggling with anxiety due to coronavirus

Where’s Rover? Our fearless Mascot will be visiting Lego Easton. Hanging the Circle? Marauding with pirates? New adventures await!

Elementary parents FREE books!

Attention Families: Alice's Kids is a wonderful resource that our community uses to put books in our student's home. In light of the current situation, they ha...ve created a program called Alice's Library to help families in need to have books at home to support distant learning for students, grades K-12. There is a 3 book, 3 child maximum. To order, simply email [email protected]. You will be sent a form within 24 hours where you'll be able to pick titles and those books will be shipped directly to their home/your office via Amazon. The entire process is free. See more

Introducing The Foundation for Easton Schools Board of Directors! Top Row: Kathy Miller, Nicole Niosi, President Jeff Walters, Secretary Rosalie Mancino, Secon...d Row: Alissa Ravese, Meg Sayago, Kyle Geiger, Michelle Cuvo, Third Row: Tonia Oaks, Dave Piperato, Vice President and Acting Treasurer Jake Ruggles, Dave Wood and Tyree Blair. (Missing: Obi Ndukwe and Chris Tomik) This team is working hard to raise money for educational programming and is proud to support the committed and dedicated teachers of the EASD!

Looking for a fun, quick craft for the kids? Let us do the work for you! Designed for ages 2-7, these Grab and Go Bags are complete with a winter theme, booklist, and craft supplies. Drop by the Main Library and pick one up!

Please stay home!!!!