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New Face in US Admin Office
 Please join us in wishing the newest addition to the US Administrative Office, Mary Lewis, a warm welcome to EWS! Mary takes over for Emmie Rothenbach and comes to EWS with many years of experience as an executive assistant in a public school district. Mary is married - she will celebrate her 30th wedding anniversary with a trip to Ireland - and has two grown sons, and a daughter-in-law.
When she's not ushering US students on to class, Mary loves to cook, with a specialty in baking all kinds of pies. We all eagerly look forward to being her guinea pigs with any new pies while hearing Mary talk about the latest addition to her family, an Australian Shepherd Mix named Barley.
Mary is very excited to be here, and is touched at how welcoming the students, faculty and parents have made her feel in just a few short weeks. Please stop by and say hello!
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Keep up with EWS on Facebook and Twitter
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Sign Up for the EWS Blood Drive 
Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood. This is an ongoing need felt by our area hospitals and patients. Our local community requires over 800 donations daily to meet the transfusion needs in over 250 hospitals. Your donation can save the lives of up to three people.
You must be over the age of 16 to give blood. If you are not old enough, or if you are not capable of giving blood, encourage your parents and friends to register for the blood drive. Signups will be taken from January 15 to February 7. To sign up, email Benjamin Schoen. Date: Friday, February 8, 2013
Time: 8:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Location: Donor Coach by the Sport Court
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College Counseling News
Keep up with the College Counseling Department with the College Counseling Newsletter . There are eight scholarship opportunities listed in this week's newsletter, including a new one from Best Buy.
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Save the Date: FBI Presentation on Internet Safety
Monday, January 28, 2013, at 7 p.m., FBI Agent Amanda Hinton will speak to parents about Internet Safety. Agent Hinton will "focus on the importance of working with your sons or daughter to make safe and responsible choices while online because online actions have offline consequences." Agent Hinton will speak to your sons and daughters at a joint Kallah and Ma'amad on Monday, February 4.
Please plan to attend this important program sponsored by the Boniuk Parenting Partnership Program. RSVP's are required. Please respond to Laura Larkin or Char Hochschild.
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Holocaust and Memory on Jan. 29
Please join us for a special presentation of "Through Their Own Eyes" at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29 in the Becker Theater. "Through Their Own Eyes" is an oral history film project that records the lessons of the Holocaust and its aftermath. 12th grade students gained firsthand knowledge by being paired with Holocaust survivors, whom they interviewed. From the videotaped footage of the interviews, the students have created a powerful documentary based on the survivors' wisdom on hate and forgiveness. 
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MS Spring Trip Meetings
The MS Spring Trip Meetings have been changed from what was printed in the Blue Book. The meetings will now be held on Monday, February 25 at both 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Parents only need to attend one meeting.
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US Spring Trip Departure, Return Details
Parents,
As you start to make plans for Passover Break, please note the departure and return times for the Spring Trips (which occur the week before break, March 18-21 or 22). Below are the actual flight times booked for the trips. Please note that on Monday, March 18, the students will need to arrive at school several hours before the flight time, as the students and chaperones will bus to the airport together. Exact times for arrival at EWS will be sent out as we get closer to the actual day.
For the trip returns (on March 21 for the 9th graders, and March 22 for the 10th and 11th graders), parents will be responsible for picking up their student or arranging their pickup.
9th Grade Deep South Trip:
Depart (3/18) on Airtran #54 at 10:50 a.m.
Return (3/21) on Airtran #55 - arrive at 11:28 p.m. at Houston Hobby Airport
10th Grade Southern California Trip:
Depart (3/18) on Southwest Airlines #1428 at 8:50 a.m.
Return (3/22) on Southwest Airlines #571- arrive at 3:10 p.m. at Houston HOBBY airport
11th Grade NYC Trip:
Depart (3/18) on Southwest Airlines #3295 at 8 a.m.
Return (3/22) on Southwest Airlines #1637 - arrive at 3:45 p.m. at Houston HOBBY airport
If you have any questions about the trips, please contact Mary Lewis in the Upper School Office at mlewis@emeryweiner.org.
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Jewish Federation 2013 Collage
On Tuesday, January 29, the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston welcomes Mayim Bialik -- perhaps better known as the 1990s sitcom teen queen "Blossom" -- to speak to women from across the community at its annual Collage luncheon. Women's Philanthropy makes up about 25 percent of the overall Jewish Federation Annual Campaign and a large portion of those funds come from Collage participation. Did you know that last year's Campaign raised $7.9 million to support hundreds of Jewish agencies in Houston, Israel and around the world, including The Emery/Weiner School, which received $202,500 in 2012.
Collage guests will enjoy shmooze time, a delicious kosher lunch and a rousing presentation by Bialik, a sharp and witty Jewish actress who has gone on to earn a PhD in Neuroscience, author a parenting book, and raise two children. Luncheon tickets are $55, plus a minimum suggested Campaign gift of $236. Visit houstonjewish.org to register, or contact Emily Dennis for more information at 713-729-7000, x 313.
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