Morning Announcements

Intramural Badminton and Ping Pong Sectional Tryouts begin Monday February 28th @ 3:05 in the gym. Any questions see Mr. Ferris.

Spring Track and Field: There will be a mandatory meeting Monday, Feb. 28th @ 3:20 in the EFA Community RM for all boys and girls interested in competing in Track and Field this Spring.

9th and 10th Graders: The Cornell Upward Bound program is looking for new members. This is a mentoring program preparing students for college. Tutoring and support is offered at EFA. Also students live on the Cornell Campus for part of the summer. They take courses, work and volunteer while engaging in leadership activities and social events. See your Counselor ASAP.

Study Abroad Opportunity: Monies are available for a student who would like to study abroad for the summer or during the school year. This is an amazing opportunity. See Mrs. Nicklaus

Dodge Ball Tournament Rescheduled more information to follow

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International Club: the International Club the candy is here, please pick it up Tomorrow after school in RM 214 A with Mrs. Piatt.

The Hispanic Flamenco Ballet is coming to Elmira Free Academy on April 21st. This group will present 2 shows. Latino American Fiesta and Spring in Spain.

Ticket Prices: 1 show: $9.oo 2 shows: $13.00

For Tickets and or more information contact Mrs. Piatt in Rm 214A or Mrs. Clark RM 212 or Call 735-3100. thank you to the International Club and Interact Club.

Congratulations EFA Varsity Girl's Basketball Team. What a game! Last night at Elmira College they won the against Southside High School in overtime. They will play again Friday Evening @ Maine Endwell.

Morning Announcements

NO SCHOOL MONDAY AND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST AND 22ND.

Intramural Badminton and Ping Pong Sectional Tryouts begin Monday February 28th @ 3:05 in the gym. Any questions, see Mr. Ferris.

New traffic pattern to begin at EFA: Starting Wednesday, Feb. 23, there will be a new traffic pattern for the U-shaped drive in front of Elmira Free Academy’s main entrance. Cars will not be allowed to drive through the U-drive in the front of the school between the hours of 7:20 and 8 a.m. and between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. During these times, the drive may only be used by school buses. Parents who usually drop off or pick up their children during these hours will now need to do so in the back of the building. There will be visible signs to remind motorists of the change, and traffic citations will be issued.

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Set Painting: There will be set painting after school Thursday Feb 24th after schoo lin RM104. All are welcome please see Mrs. Newkirk with any questions.

Intramural Badminton and Ping Pong Sectional Tryouts begin Monday Feb 28th @ 3:05 in the gym. any questions see Mr. Ferris.

Donuts and Hot Chocolate tomorrow morning in the Library.

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Seniors: Community Foundation Scholarships due tomorrow. Bring to your counselor.

Key Club: Key club meeting on Thursday after school in Rm 133. All are welcome. This is the club that makes a difference.

Interact Club: The Interact Club will be meeting Thursday, Feb 17th after school in Mrs. Clark's Rm 212.

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Tech Team: Tech Team Big Build Day, Today Feb 15th 3:15-6pm everyone should plan to be present.

Set Painting: there will be set painting Wed night 6:30-8:30 in Rm 104. All are welcome. Please see Mrs. Newkirk with any questions.

Club Impact: Do you need a friend? Do you feel broken? Come to Club Impact and let us show you the best friend ever, Jesus! Today after school in Rm 104, please join us.

International Club: International club meeting today after school, Rm 214 A Mrs. Piatt's room.

Seniors: all seniors we are in need of pictures for the slide show. The deadline for pictures to be turned in is April 1st. You can turn pictures into Mrs. Sweeney in Rm 218.

FBLA(future business leaders of America) : meeting today at 3:15 in Rm 222. If you plan on going to competition plan on attending.

Popcorn: Fresh hot popcorn will be available Tomorrow after Pd 1/2 in the library. 75 cents a bag.

Early/Late Release: Please see Mrs. Mustico in the upstairs Assistant Principal's office for your early release/late arrival sticker. Please bring your school ID badge with you.

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY EFA!


Seniors: We will be having a prom committee meeting after school on Feb 16th right after school in the auditorium.

Dodge Ball Tournament: EFA Dodge Ball Tournament Feb 25th from 6-9pm in the gym. Cost is $25 per team, teams of 8-10 people. $1 spectator admission. Sign up in the library. Money is due the 21st.

FBLA(Future Business Leaders of America): There is a very important FBLA meeting on Tuesday, Feb 15th @ 3:15 in Rm 222. If you plan on going to competition you MUST ATTEND.

Bake Sale: A Bake Sale during Lunch periods on Thurs. Feb 17th to benefit the 12-1-1 class and the SADD Club.

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ART CLUB: There will be a set painting for the play on Mon. 2/14 after school in RM 104 from 3:15 -4:30 and Wed. 2/16 from 6:30 - 8:30pm. All are welcome . See Mrs. Newkirk with any questions.

International Club: There will be a short meeting after school TODAY for the International Club in RM 214A.

Candy Grams: Candy Grams available for delivery on Monday Feb 14th during 34 period. Available in the library. $1 each.

Congrats
Please join me in congratulating India and Deserae(Graduated 2/3) for earning Honorable Mentions in the 2011 Scholastic Art Awards competition! There will be an awards ceremony on Sunday Feb 13th at noon to honor all the award winners at the Clemens Center. their work will be displayed at the Arnot Art Museum through March 4th. the exhibit will open immediately following the awards ceremony. Admission to the museum is free, stop in to chekc out India and Deserae's work. as well as the work of other art students from the region.

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OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT 6-7:30PM.

Everyone who signed a pledge for Peace On Earth should shop by Ms. Hamilton's Rom 222 to add their hand print.

Key Club: Key club meeting in meeting in Rm 133 on Thurs. Feb 10th after school. All current members and interested new members please attend.

Tech Team: Tech Team will be meeting Tues and Thurs. from 3:10 to 4:30 to work on the set for the play.

Sports Schedule for Feb 8th-12th

Tuesday: Feb 8 2011
5:30 PM
GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL H Elmira Southside (G JV) GAME Elmira Free Academy

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

Wednesday: Feb 9 2011
5:30 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL A @ Elmira Southside (B JV) GAME YMCA

7:15 PM
BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL A @ Elmira Southside (B V) GAME YMCA

Friday: Feb 11 2011
Time: TBD
Boys and Girls VARSITY-JV BOWLING A Sectionals Begin TOURNAMENT

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

7:00 PM
BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL A Tiebreakers TOURNAMENT TBA

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

Morning Announcements

Key Club: Key Club meeting in RM 133 on Thursday Feb 10th after school. All Current members and interested new members please attend.

Year Book: There will be a Yearbook meeting Wednesday at 3:15 in the Library.

After School Detention will be held in RM 223 today, only.

Seniors: All Seniors we are in need of Pictures for the Senior Slide Show. The deadline for pictures to be turned in is April 1st. You can turn pictures into Mrs. Sweeney in RM 218.

EFA Dodge Ball Tournament. Feb 25th from 6-9pm in EFA Gym. Cost $25 per team 8-10 players per team. $1 spectator admission. Sign ups are in the Library.

Popcorn: Fresh made Popcorn will be available tomorrow in the Library and in the cafe during Lunch periods. 75 cents a bag.

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Wednesday: Feb 9th Open House 6-7:30pm

Thursday: Feb 10th: Bake Sale in Cafe during Lunch Periods

Friday: Hot Chocolate and Donuts in the Library on Friday. $1 for each.

Candy Grams: Candy Grams available in the Library $1 each. They will be delivered on Feb 14th during 3/4 period.

Dodge Ball Tournament: February 25th 6-9pm in the Gym. Teams of 8-10. Cost of $25 per team. For more information see Mrs. Barchet/Mrs. Marczyk in the Library.

Learn and Serve Community Partner Meeting: Thursday at Riverside Auditorium 3-4:30pm.

Seniors: See Mrs. Sweeney ASAP to let her know if you are attending the Senior Trip.

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Seniors: All seniors we are in need of pictures for the slide show. The deadline for pictures to be turned in is April 1st. You can turn pictures into Mrs. Sweeney in Rm 218.
***A representative from Jostens will be in the cafe on Thurs., Feb 10th during lunch periods to collect money and hand out graduation merchandise ordered previously. He will also be taking orders for caps and gowns for anyone who has not yet ordered theirs.
***We will be having a prom committee meeting after school on Feb 16th right after school in the auditorium.

All students who want "late arrival/early release" privileges for second semester must complete the form even students who had passes first semester. The sticker on your student ID that shows you are approved is a different color this semester. You can get the forms in the Assistant Principals office on the 2nd floor.

Tech Team: Tech team will be meeting Tues and Thurs from 3:10- 4:30 to work on the set for the play.

Art Club: There will be an Art Club meeting on Monday after school in RM 104. We will be talking about the Arnot Mural and the play sets. All are welcome. Any questions see
Mrs. Newkirk.

National Honors Society: The national Honors Society is selling DAffodil for Daffodil Days sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Please order by Feb 18th. See Mrs. Perkins if you have any questions.

Sophomores: Lollipop sales for Valentines Day. $1 for a lollipop they will be delivered during 3/4 on Feb 14th(Valentine's Day). For sale in the library and during lunches.
***Dodge-ball Tournament will be held on Feb. 25th. in the Gym from 6-9pm. Teams of 8-10 students. Cost is $25 per team and there will be an admission cost of $1. Details in the library.

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Welcome Back EFA Students to Second Semester

Hot Chocolate and Donuts in the Library tomorrow Morning. $1 for each

Source of Strength: Source of Strength peer leaders see Ms. Davis in Rm 226 about your projects.

LaCrosse: There will be open gym for lacrosse at Parley Coburn gym Thursday, Feb 3rd from 3:30 to 5:00. If you have a stick and helmet please bring it with you.

Art Club: There will be an Art Club meeting on Monday, Feb 7th after school in Rm 104. We will be talking about the Arnot Mural and the Play sets. all are welcome and any questions see Mrs. Newkirk.

Tech Team: Teach Team will be meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:10 to 4:30 to work on the play set.

Seniors: Attention Seniors: A Representative from Jostens will be in the Cafe on Thursday, Feb 10th during Lunch periods to collect money and hand out Graduation merchandise ordered previously. He will also be taking orders for Caps and Gowns for anyone who has not yer ordered theirs.