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February 26, 2013

Re-enrollment Due 2/28 for Returning Students

Read the re-enrollment letter from Head of School Stuart J. Dow and Board President Brad Rauch. Emery/Weiner is staying "green" with the enrollment process. Instead of filling out paperwork and mailing in your payment, please read and accept and the enrollment agreement, review the tuition schedule and make your payment exclusively online!

Please note: Only the deposit is due by February 28.

Deposits received after February 28 will incur a $250 late fee. Questions? Contact Cristina Andaya at 832-204-5900 or by email.

In This Issue

2013-14 Financial Aid App Due

College Counseling News

Fine Arts TAPPS at EWS

Upcoming Athletic Games

Quick Links

Keep up with EWS on Facebook and Twitter

2013-14 Financial Aid Applications Due 3/1

You can be assured of confidentiality, fairness and sensitivity throughout the financial needs assessment process. Complete the online application and submit supporting documents to FACTS by March 1, 2013, in order to be considered in the first round of financial aid awards. Please note that approximately 80% of our financial aid awards are made in the first round, and subsequent requests will be considered based on remaining dollars. Notification of financial aid awards will be sent to applicant families at the end of March.

Help is available from FACTS at 1-866-315-9263. Should you have questions about the financial aid process, please call Cristina Andaya at 832-204-5904 or email her.

College Counseling News

Keep up with the College Counseling Department with the College Counseling Newsletter. There are only three SAT and two ACT Test dates left through June, so don't miss your chance to sign up! Be sure to check out the eight scholarships listed, too.

Fine Arts TAPPS at EWS, Volunteers Needed

The Music Department at The Emery/Weiner School will host the Region IV TAPPS Music Contest - an Emery First! While most of you know TAPPS through an athletic capacity, the TAPPS organization has contests also in instrumental music (symphonic band and orchestra), vocal music and visual art.

On March 1- 2, more than 20 schools in the Region VI area will come to EWS to present their best musical works in large ensemble, small ensemble, and solo music performances. Among the entries is our very own Upper School JagChoir singing three large ensemble pieces.

During these two days, the Fine Arts Booster Club will offer concessions to the schools. We are in need of volunteers to help work the concession stand for a few hours each day. If you have the time and want to join in on the Emery Excitement contact Alyssa Tiras or Micki Bronston to sign up and get more information.

As always we thank you for your support and Go Jags!

Upcoming Athletic Games

Tuesday, February 19

4 p.m. MS Navy Baseball, HOME vs. Trafton

5 p.m. US Varsity Softball, AWAY at Fort Bend Christian (DH)

Wednesday, February 20

4:45 p.m. MS White Baseball, AWAY at KIPP Academy

5 p.m. US Varsity Soccer, AWAY at Pope John XXIII

Thursday, February 21

3 p.m. US Varsity Baseball, AWAY at Fort Bend Christian

4 p.m. MS Navy Baseball, HOME vs. John Cooper School

4 p.m. US Varsity & JV Tennis, AWAY at The Village School (Missouri City Tennis Center)

4:30 p.m. US Varsity Softball, HOME vs. Bay Area Christian

4:30 p.m. US Varsity Girls Soccer, HOME vs. Awty

6:30 p.m. US Varsity Boys Soccer, HOME vs. Awty

Friday, February 22

8 a.m. US Varsity Tennis, AWAY at Bay Area Racquet Club Tournament

12 p.m. US Varsity Baseball, AWAY at Knoblauch Tournament vs. Galena Park (Delmar Stadium)

Saturday, February 23

4 p.m. US Varsity Baseball, AWAY at Knoblauch Tournament vs. Madison (Butler Stadium)

Monday, February 25

8 a.m. US Varsity Golf, AWAY at Baytown Christian School (Evergreen Pointe Golf Course)

4 p.m. US Varsity Tennis, HOME vs. Concordia Lutheran (Lee Leclear)

4:30 p.m. MS Navy Baseball, HOME vs. Fort Bend Christian

4:30 p.m. US JV Tennis, AWAY at Concordia Lutheran (Lone Star College Tomball)

Tuesday, February 26

3:30 p.m. MS White Baseball, AWAY at St. Francis Episcopal (Baseball USA)

4 p.m. MS Tennis, HOME vs. Kinkaid (JCC)

4 p.m. US Varsity & JV Tennis, HOME vs. Lutheran South Academy (Lee Leclear)

4:30 p.m. US Varsity Softball, HOME vs. Lutheran High North

5 p.m. US Varsity Baseball, HOME vs. Lutheran South Academy

EWS Theater Needs Your Help

Our production of "The Wizard of Oz" is coming up and we will in fact be flying the children. Unfortunately, it takes several able bodied individuals over the age of 18 to assist with this process. We have a professional fly director coming in to train us on the ins and outs of flying students and making sure it can all be done safely. If you would be interested in being "techies" and flyers for the production, please contact David Berthold.

Rehearsal and show dates:

March 3-6 4 - 9 p.m.

March 7, 9 6 p.m. - Show ends

March 10 1:30 p.m. - Show ends

We really appreciate your consideration and know that the kids would really appreciate your help!

Tickets for "The Wizard of Oz" will go on sale February 28.

MS Spring Trip Forms Due 3/13

Middle School Spring Trip Forms are due to Nurse Connie Hurd by Wednesday, March 13. All forms are located online for you to download, fill out and return. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hurd.