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New Technolgy Course Offered for 2013-14
Emery/Weiner is proud to announce a new course offering. Beginning in Fall 2013, Upper School students will have the opportunity to enroll in Foundations in Computer Programming. Our teachers have embraced technology integration across much of their curricula, but we recognize that the skill set afforded by a programming class is equally as important as fluency with contemporary software tools.
Foundations in Computer Programming will introduce students to Java, a popular programming language in both professional and academic settings. By building their own computer programs, students will explore object-oriented programming and hone their analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Additionally, drawing inspiration from Google's 80% work time, 20% 'innovation time' management model, students will spend day 0s learning technical skills which complement their Java work. This varied teaching approach will not only keep the course interesting, but it will give students a broad picture of software tools and their real-life applications.
While we are excited for this new course offering, we are perhaps even more excited that this class is our first step towards establishing a new academic department. In the coming years, we hope to introduce an AP Computer Science class in addition to courses which explore other diverse aspects of the discipline. Robotics is an area of increasing importance, and we recognize that a class focused on electrical engineering and robotics would be a valuable addition to our offerings focused on computer software.
Emery/Weiner is committed not simply to preparing students for college, but also to instilling the skills they will need to succeed in an increasingly wired world. With your continued support, we will continue making these goals a reality. Keep an eye out for more offerings to come!
Watch this valuable and thought-provoking video about the importance of computer programming and coding that includes the creators of Microsoft, Facebook, Dropbox and Twitter.
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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 five remaining scholarships listed, too.
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EWS Fine Arts, Choir Compete in TAPPS
The Emery/Weiner School participated in the TAPPS District Visual Arts Contest this year with more than 40 entries from students from 9th-12th grade. The work entered was in a range of categories including: Drawing, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, 2D Mixed-Media, 3D Mixed Media, Printmaking, Sculpture and Senior Portfolio.
All of the work that was entered in TAPPS is now on display at the school in the Hope Kaplan Odyssey Gallery.
Included in that display are the five pieces that won ribbons at TAPPS: Ariel Brown, Honorable Mention in Sculpture, Jill Rosenkrantz, 6th Place in 3D Mixed Media, Elan Shney, 5th Place in 3D Mixed Media, Rachel Miller, 6th Place in Senior Portfolio, Hayley Reed, Honorable Mention in Senior Portfolio.
For the first time ever, EWS competed in the TAPPS Choir competition, receiving an overall "Excellent Rating."
"While we did not advance to state this year, we were among the higher rated schools that competed, and this leaves us poised to make it to state next year," said Johnny Nichols, Jr., the JagChoir director.
Congratulations to all of our Jaguar artists!
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Upcoming Athletic Games
Tuesday, March 5
4 p.m. US Varsity Tennis, AWAY vs. Pope John XXIII (Lee LeClear)
4:30 p.m. MS Track, AWAY at Northland Christian Invitational
4:30 p.m. MS White Baseball, AWAY at Holy Spirit
4:30 p.m. US Varsity Softball, AWAY at Northland Christian
Wednesday, March 6
4 p.m. MS Tennis, HOME vs. St. Johns (Lee LeClear)
4:30 p.m. MS White Baseball, HOME vs. Holy Spirit
4:30 p.m. US Varsity Softball, HOME vs. Lutheran South Academy
Thursday, March 7
4 p.m. US Varsity Tennis, HOME vs. Westbury Christian (Lee LeClear)
4 p.m. US Varsity Track, AWAY at Awty Meet
4:30 p.m. MS Navy Baseball, HOME vs. KIPP Spirit
Saturday, March 9
1 p.m. US Varsity Baseball, AWAY at Cypress Christian School
Tuesday, March 12
4 p.m. US Varsity Tennis, AWAY at Awty
4:15 p.m. MS Tennis, HOME vs. Awty
4:30 p.m. US Softball, AWAY at Pope John XXIII
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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.
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Spirit Wear Sale on 3/14
The PA will be selling t-shirts just in time to pack for Spring Trips!
SPECIAL SPRING OFFER: 1 t-shirt at $10, 2nd t-shirt $5!
Limited to stock on hand. Good on regular and long-sleeve t-shirts only. Markdowns on other merchandise as well. Does not apply to PE uniforms.
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Sign up for Athletic, Fine Arts Summer Camps, Camp Jam at EWS
The EWS Theater Camp is open to young people entering 5th - 8th grade. Led by a professional theatre staff, the camp will focus on acting, singing and dance skills, and will culminate in a final presentation for family and friends! Registration information here.
EWS is proud to offer five athletic camps this summer, including camps for Football, Strength and Conditioning, Basketball and Volleyball. Registration forms can be found here.Camp Jam is being held at EWS this year!
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