Swim Meet Cancelled

The Swim Meet for TODAY has been CANCELLED!! It has been rescheduled for Tomorrow at 4:30.

Morning Announcements

International Club: Active International club members a short meeting today after school. Room 214A in Mrs. Piatt's room.

Key Club: Key Clubbers: A reminder that we will be serving coffee and hot chocolate Christmas morning beginning at 3:00AM at the Arctic League. We serve till approx 6:30. If you can make it there to help it would be appreciated.

Ever Wonder why people can't just get along?? Well we have the answer. Check out the new club: Peace Works. in Ms. Morgans Rm 128, every Tuesday and Thursday 3:15- 4:15. Come there will be something to eat and drink, come check it out.

EFA Sports Schedule for Week of Dec 27th-Jan 1st

Monday: Dec 27 2010
12:00 PM
BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL A Coaches vs Cancer Bishop Kearney TOURNAMENT Horseheads Middle School

Tuesday: Dec 28 2010
Time:TBD
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL A EFA JV Boys Basketball Tournament TOURNAMENT Elmira Free Academy

Time: TBD
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL A EFA JV Tournament TOURNAMENT Elmira Free Academy

Wednesday: Dec 29 2010
Time: TBD
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL A EFA JV Boys Basketball Tournament TOURNAMENT Elmira Free Academy

Time: TBD
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL A EFA JV Tournament TOURNAMENT Elmira Free Academy

Morning Announcements

Arctic League Fundraiser: Lisa Phillips has graciously donated a beautiful wreath for EFA to raffle off for a donation to the Arctic league. Lisa is teaming with Laura Davis and they are pooling all of their sources of strength along with their students to raise money for the Arctic league. I know many of you have made gracious donations this year and she appreciates it. She will be selling the tickets 1 for a dollar, 5 for 3 dollars, or an arm length for $5. Please look for them of their students sometime the next 3 days. Please email Lisa or Laura for any info.

Olympics of the Visual Arts: For all participants in the Olympics of the Visual Arts there will be a short meeting after school on Tuesday, Dec 21. Make sure to bring signed permission sheets to the meeting.

Door Decorating Results: Best in Holiday Spirit: Mrs. Frisk
Best in Holiday Tradition: The Library
Best Holiday Humor: Mr. Wall and a Very Elvis Christmas
Additional Awards: Best Group and Hallway: Rooms 111-119 in the Cafe Hallway
Best in Artistic Creativity: Mrs. Newkirk

Teachers: Tomorrow will be the first morning announcements broadcast. When you get to your rooms make sure to turn on your Promethean board and tune in.

Morning Announcement

Come buy a boy's Basketball T-shirt to wear to the Game tonight. for Sal in Room 202 for $10.

Tuesday Dec 21st: Vocal Music Concert in the Auditorium at 7:30.

Thursday Dec 23rd Thru Jan 2nd Winter Recess. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Morning Announcements

Girls interested in Softball: Any girl interested in playing Varsity or JV Softball this spring, there will be a brief informational meeting today, Thursday, Dec 16th after school in RM 105.

Seniors: Cookie Dough should be picked up today from 3-5pm in the Cafeteria.
-- Get your college applications done as soon as possible. scholarship applications are in
guidance. Stop down now.

Sophomores: Fudge has arrived, please stop into the library on Friday to pick-up your orders.
--Coffee, Hot Chocolate and Donuts available in the Library Tomorrow morning.

Interact Club: There will be an Interact Bake Sale today in the cafeteria. Also there is an Interact Meeting after school today in Rm 212 at 3:15.

PSAT scores are back. See your counselor for a time to review your scores.

Morning Announcements for Dec 15, 2010

There will be a bake sale this Thursday in the Cafeteria during lunch. Please support the Interact Club. In-addition, there will be an interact meeting this Thursday after school in RM 212.

PSAT scores are back: See your counselor for a time to review your scores

Seniors: Get your college applications done as soon as possible. Scholarship applications are in guidance. Stop Down now!!!!

Door Decorating: Have your classroom or office door decorate. Do it yourself or have a class do the decorating. Enter to win food and support the Arctic League. Door judging on Friday 12/17/10.

Morning Announcement Dec 14, 2010

Boces exploration field trip scheduled for today has been Canceled

There will be a Bake Sale this Thursday in the Cafeteria during lunch. Please support the Interact Club in-addition, there will be an Interact meeting this Thursday after school in RM 212.

Freshman: Freshman class received an ad form for yearbook last week. These ads will cover the cost of covering freshman pictures in the yearbook. You need to sell at least 2, $10 ads. If you need money forms or have any questions please see Mrs. Siriani in RM 229. The ads are due Friday, Dec 17th.

Mr. Lattimore will be offering Tutoring/Review classes for the January Earth Science Regents exam form 3:15 to 4:45 in RM 200 on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting December 14th.

Morning Announcements for Dec 13, 2010

Mr. Lattimore will be offering tutoring/review classes for the January Earth Science Regents exam form 3:15 to 4:45 in Rm 200 on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting December 14th.

Seniors who are applying for colleges need to get all of their information in to their guidance counselors by Dec 16th in order to have it ready before break.

Yearbooks: The last day to order yearbooks is Dec 22nd.

Morning Announcements for Dec 9, 2010

Fridays Dance has been Canceled.

Candy Grams: Candy Grams are back. Candy grams are a little note, and a candy cane that you can buy for $1 each or $2 for three of them. You can get them for your boyfriend or girlfriend, favorite teacher, a best friend, or even yourself. They will be on sale during lunches starting on Dec 6th until Dec 17th. They will be delivered to classes during 3/4 on Dec 21st.

Calling all artists for the Visual Arts Olympics. A short meeting will be held in Mrs. Gordon's Room(RM 103) after school today.

Seniors: Index cards for the yearbook and Senior class favorites are due by this Friday, Dec 10th. They will not be accepted Late.
--Last day to order your copy of the Torch Yearbook is Wednesday, Dec 22nd.

SADD(Students Against Drunk Driving): The SADD Club Meeting is rescheduled for Today, after school at 3:15 in RM 226.

EFA: Pull out your phones right now and vote for EFA Vocallision @ www.magic927977.com. Help us beat Corning East.

Help our Community Enjoy the Historic sights of Elmira: Elmira Calendars created by Beecher 2010 5th graders are $8. Profits will be donated to: Near Westside Neighborhood Association.

Holiday Door Decorating Contest: Have your classroom or office door decorated. Do it yourself or have a class do the decorating. Enter to win food and support the Arctic League. $10 Entry fee to have door entered. 3 winners will be given Kountry Krullers Goodies on 12/21. Best in Holiday Spirit, Best in Holiday Humor, Best in Holiday Tradition.

Southside Singers to Present 23rd Madrigal Feast: Holiday Tradition features Dinner, Music, Dance and more. Southside High School's Madrigal Singers will continue a longstanding tradition with Sweet Music, clear, the 23rd annual Madrigal Feast. Two evenings of feasting will be offered this year on Friday and Saturday Dec 10 & 11th at 6:30. Tickets are still available. Presented at Elmira College's Hamilton Great Hall. Tickets are $35 and are available through the SHS Footlighters Box Office by calling 607-735-3288.

Morning Announcement for Dec 8, 2010

International Club: There will be an International club meeting Today @ 3:15 in rm 214b

Message from Mr. Wood:
--No food will be allowed out of the cafe. All students must eat their lunches in the Cafeteria.
--Bathrooms. Students must sign before going in to the lavs and then out. There will only be one
set of bathrooms open and they will be supervised due to the incidents that have occurred.
--Please be respectful of all adults with reasonable requests in the hallways.
--Students should be attending all classes including their study halls.

Bowling: The Bowling team will be released at 2pm today for their Bowling Match in Vestal.

Message from School Counselors: School counselors from EFA are hosting "The Road to Somewhere Workshop" at 6:30pm, Thursday, Dec 9th in the EFA Community Room. Refreshments will be provided. The Counselors will facilitate discussions about subjects such as volunteering, SAT's and ACT's, scholarships, online college applications, and the military. In addition, a financial aid expert from Cornell University will be there to answer questions and offer assistance. The session is open to all area students, parents, and guardians. For more information, call 735-3112.

Morning Announcements for Dec 7, 2010

EFA Christmas Dance: EFA Christmas Dance is Friday, Dec 10th, 8-11 in the Cafeteria. Tickets are on Sale in the Cafe during lunch periods. They are $4 PreSale and $5 at the door on Friday.

Vocallision is currently being featured on Magic FM (92.7) with their rendition of Believe from "Polar Express." We are engaged in an online competition until Christmas. If you can help us out please do the following:
1. Go to www.magic927977.com. Scroll down until you see"Visitor Polls" on the left margin of the screen.
2. Click on "EFA Vocallision" and then Click "Submit"
3. Repeat
4. Repeat
5. Repeat. (Seriously, you can click on our button as many times as you want between now and Christmas and as many times a day as you want.

92.7FM will be playing our recording of Believe.

EFA Sports Schedule for Week of Dec 5th

EFA Sports Schedule for the week of Dec 6th

Tuesday: Dec 7 2010

4:30 PM
BOYS FRESHMAN BASKETBALL A @ Horseheads Central (B FR) SCRIMMAGE Horseheads South Gym

Wednesday: Dec 8 2010

3:40 PM
Boys and Girls VARSITY-JV BOWLING A @ Union - Endicott (B&G Var-JV) GAME Midway Lanes

5:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL H Corning District (G JV) GAME Elmira Free Academy

7:15 PM
GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL H Corning District (G V) GAME Elmira Free Academy

Friday: Dec 10 2010

5:30 PM
BOYS FRESHMAN BASKETBALL H Vestal (B FR) GAME Ernie Davis Middle School

6:00 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL A @ Corning District (B JV) GAME Corning West

7:45 PM
BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL A @ Corning District (B V) GAME Corning West

Bowling Match Canceled

The Bowling Match Scheduled for Binghamton Today Has Been CANCELED. It has been rescheduled for Tomorrow.

Morning Announcements for Dec 6, 2010

Teacher/Student Holiday Basketball Game: Any student who has a 70 or higher overall average(which means you are academically eligible) and has not been written up and received referrals. May sign up to play in the Teacher/Student Holiday basketball game which will take place on Dec 22nd. This is the only week to sign up which will allow for us to check on eligibility and to order shirts. If you meet this criteria and are interested please sign up with Mr. Burfield in Rm 230. Again you will not be selected if you do not meet this criteria. Thanks Burf.

Seniors: Mrs. Kennedy received a baby picture the day before Thanksgiving Break without a name on the back. It says, "8 mesi" on the back. Please let her know ASAP if this belongs to you.

Candy Grams Candy Grams are back! Candy grams are a little note, and a candy cane that you can buy for $1 each, or $2 for three of the. You can get them for your boyfriend or girlfriend, favorite teacher, a best friend, or even yourself. they will be on sale during lunches starting on Dec 6th - Dec 17th. They will be delivered to classes during 3/4 on Dec 21st.

National Honor Society: There is a National Honor Society meeting after school today Dec 6th. All members, new and old must attend. There will be a group picture taken at 3:06.

Freshman: Freshman Class received an Ad Form for yearbook last week. These Ads will cover the cost of covering freshman pictures in the yearbook. You need to sell at least 2 -$10 ads. if you need more forms or have any questions please see Mr. Siriani in Rm 229 or any of your class officers. Ads are due Friday Dec 17th.

Morning Announcement for Dec 3, 2010

Congratulations to the Percussion Ensemble and the Orchestra for putting on an awesome concert last night. The music was wonderful and every member should be proud of their performance.

National Honor Society: The National Honor society meeting will be after school on Dec 6th. All members, new and old must attend. There will be a group picture taken at 3:06.

Morning Announcements for Dec 2, 2010

International Club: There will be a short International Club meeting after school today TODAY in Rm 214A.

Jewelry Sale: Jewelry Sale to help The Women at Risk Organization tomorrow in the Community Center 9:00 -3:00pm.

Interact Club: The Interact Club will be holding an Important Meeting Today after School in RM 212.

Inferno Shirts: Inferno shirts are on sale until Friday, Dec. 3rd see Mr. Ferris for Order forms.

The Following students from Elmira Free Academy have qualified for the New York Public High School Athletic Association Scholar Athlete 2010 Fall Team Award. This Award is given to Varsity teams that have a combined overall team average of 90% in their classes. congratulations to the following member of these varsity teams:

GIRLS SOCCER (Average 93.412) – Coach Jana Reidy

Cassandra Barr

Kiersten Cobb-Wilkins

Hailey Court

Melanie Dieg

Nicole Hill

Tori Magee

Maureen Milliken

Corinne Murray

Hannah Strong

Katelyn Swartwood

Sahriah Waters

Lauren Cain

VOLLEYBALL (Average 90.950) – Coach Tim Crout

Victoria Cunningham

Chloe Erway

Molly Hill

Lindsay Lax

Molly McInerny

Brooke Mitchell

Alison Sowers

Ashley Weiermiller

BOYS SOCCER (Average 91.458) – Coach Derek Hamilton

Andrew Booth

Kail Burfield

Justin Cotner

Sean Denicola

Kevin Kucharski

Nick Lian

Tom Milliken

Bryan Owens

Mackenzie Park

Matthew Terpack

Alex Varkatzas

Satchal Waters

Swim Meet Cancelled

The Swim Meet for Today has Been Cancelled!! No Practice.

Morning Announcements for Dec 1, 2010

Seniors: Mrs. Kennedy received a baby picture the day before Thanksgiving Break without a name on th eback. It says "8mesi" on the back. Please let her know ASAP if this belongs to you.

Freshman/Sophomore Bake Sale: There is a Freshman and Sophomore Bake Sale Tomorrow in the Cafe during lunch periods.

SPTO meeting: There is a SPTO meeting Tomorrow 7pm in the Main Office.

Orchestra/Percussion Concert Tomorrow Dec 2nd 7:30 in the Auditorium.

SAT's: Saturday Dec 4th SAT's I and II @ EFA.

Beecher students selling calendars as a service learning project

Beecher Elementary service learning students are selling 2011 calendars that highlight historical Elmira landmarks. All photographs featured in the calendar were taken last year by fifth-grade students either during a trolley tour or on one of several walking tours of the area. All proceeds will be donated to the Near Westside Neighborhood Association.

This project was part of a Learn and Serve grant. One requirement of service learning is to integrate curriculum into service projects. In this case, the students not only participated in the project but also learned about the local historic landmarks and applied the gleaned knowledge to their work.

Calendars are $8 each and can be purchased at Beecher Elementary School. To purchase a calendar or for more information, contact Jason Manwaring at (607) 735-3501, ext. 8175 or jamanwaring@elmiracityschools.com.