And the ayes have it. The East Penn Board of School Directors meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the District Administration Building. There will be music in the air. The Lower Macungie Middle School Spring Band and Orchestra Concert is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. Movin’ on up. Wescosville, Macungie, Shoemaker and Willow Lane elementary school 5th-graders will visit Eyer Middle School in preparation for the fall.   The lights are bright on Broadway. Enjoy Emmaus High School Chorus Broadway Night on Friday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. It will be music to your ears. …

Jordan who? Doesn’t matter if you know. What matters is that the kids at Lower Macungie Middle School know. Author Jordan Sonnenblik will be on hand at LMMS Monday and Tuesday. East Penn squares off against East Penn. Eyer Middle School will meet LMMS on the LMMS softball field at 4 p.m. Monday. Sign on the dotted line, please. It’s time for the Spring National Letter of Intent Signing, from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday in the Emmaus High School Auditorium. Who doesn’t enjoy a good volley? The Eyer boys volleyball team will meet the Nazarath Middle School Team at Eyer at 4 p.m. Thursday.  May I have …

Be There or Be Square. East Penn School Board meets Monday night at 7:30 in the District Administrative Offices.  4th-Graders are on Their Own. The Alburtis Elementary School Homework Club meets from 3:30 to 4:30 on Tuesday, but this week, it’s only for 3rd and 5th graders. Fourth-graders aren’t invited this time around!  Can’t Get Your Fill of Chick-Fil-A? Then be sure to come out and support Eyer Middle School’s 8th-graders for Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Sadie Who? That’s right, it’s that time of year again. Middle schoolers from Eyer will pay homage to the time-…

Did they mind their Ps & Qs? Well, this is the week that elementary school parents will find out. It’s Parent-Teacher Conference Week. That means early dismissal for grades K-5 and an extra bit of insanity for elementary school parents. Where there’s conferences, there’s book fairs. At least at Alburtis and Lincoln elementary schools. So, if you are in the market for some easy reading for some elementary school kids in your life, these are the places to go shopping this week. Eyer Softball Battles on Home Turf. Eyer Middle School softball takes on Nitschmann Middle School at 4 p.m. Tuesday. …

Not boring, just Board. The East Penn School Board meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the District Administration Building. Stay tuned for Patch coverage. There will be a lot of authorized gum chewing going on. That’s because it’s PSSA Week in East Penn, which means many kids in grades 3 through 8 will be taking state standardized testing. And, one way some teachers help the kids to concentrate, is by letting them chew gum during the tests. A Big Double Header on Tuesday Night. First, the Jefferson Elementary School PTO meeting meets at 6:30 p.m., followed by Lincoln Elementary School PTO at 7 p.m…

East Penn School District and its schools are closed Monday. School will be back in session on Tuesday. Keep your fingers crossed, Eyer Middle School volleyball lovers!  The student-teacher volleyball game rescheduled from Feb. 26 and March 7 is set to take place on Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. if all goes well. In desperate need of a smencil?  Head over to Wescosville Elementary School on Thursday morning for the PTO smencil sale. Thursday marks the end of the third marking period, so get ready to check those report cards. Alburtis Elementary second-graders will be star struck on Friday …

Ever wondered what it’s like to be part of a Board of Directors? There’s an opportunity to check out what happens at an East Penn School District School Board meeting Monday night at 7:30 in the District Administration Building. Enjoy a good volley? Head over to Eyer Middle School at 4 p.m. Wednesday for the Eyer – Easton volleyball game and you could be pleasantly surprised. Cancel the plans you made for the little ones on Thursday. They’ll be in school on March 28. It’s a snow make-up day. Make plans for the little ones on Friday. They’ll be home from school for spring break. And, here’s a …

Monday, Feb. 4 Alburtis Elementary School: Box Top Kick Off, All DayShoemaker Elementary School: PSSA Writing Field Test 3rd-5th Grades, All DayEagle Assembly: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. AlburtisEyer Boys Basketball vs. Easton Area Middle School: 4 to 5 p.m. at Easton MSEyer Girls Basketball vs. Easton Area Middle School: 4 to 5 p.m. at Eyer Middle School Do you know about something happening in East Penn School District this week that we should know about? Tell us in the comments below.   Tuesday, Feb. 5 Shoemaker: PSSA Writing Field Test 3rd-5th Grades, All DayEyer MS Ski Club Trip to Blue Mountain: …

Tuesday, Jan. 22 Emmaus High School Midterm Exams End of Second Marking Period: Eyer Middle School Eyer MS Ski Club Trip to Blue Mountain: 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Homework Club for Grades 3, 4 and 5: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Alburtis Elementary School Eyer Boys Basketball vs. Broughal Middle School: 4 to 5 p.m. at Broughal MS Do you know about something happening in East Penn School District this week that we should know about? Tell us in the comments below. Wednesday, Jan. 23 Eyer Girls Basketball vs. Broughal Middle School: 4 to 5 p.m. at Broughal MS Thursday, Jan. 24 End of Second Marking Period: …

Monday, Jan. 14 Owl Assembly – 1st Grade Performs: 10 to 11 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Wescosville Elementary SchoolEyer Boys Basketball vs. Nazareth Middle School: 4 to 5 p.m. at Eyer Middle SchoolEyer Girls Basketball vs. Nazareth: 4 to 5 p.m. at Nazareth MS Do you know about something happening in East Penn School District this week that we should know about? Tell us in the comments below. Tuesday, Jan. 15 Market Day Pickup: All day, Willow Lane Elementary SchoolSGA/Miller Keystone Blood Drive: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Large Courtyard, Emmaus High SchoolEyer Spelling Bee Snow Date: 1 to 2:30 p.m…

Monday, Jan. 7 Eyer Spelling Bee: 1 to 2:30 p.m., Eyer Middle School Eagle Assembly: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Alburtis Elementary School Eyer Boys Basketball vs. Northampton Middle School: 4 to 5 p.m. at Eyer Eyer Girls Basketball vs. Northampton MS: 4 to 5 p.m. at Northampton MS Tuesday, Jan. 8 Homework Club for Grades, 3, 4 and 5: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Alburtis Eyer Ski Club Trip to Blue Mt.: 2 to 9 p.m. Jefferson PTO Meeting: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Jefferson Elementary School Lincoln PTO Meeting: 7 to 8 p.m., Lincoln Elementary School Library Alburtis PTO Meeting: 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9 Algebra I …

Monday, Dec. 10 Keystone Testing in Literature: Emmaus High School, All DayAfter School Program: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Willow Lane Elementary SchoolEyer Boys Basketball vs. Harrison Morton Middle School: 4 to 5 p.m. at Harrison MortonEyer Girls Basketball vs. Harrison Morton: 4 to 5 p.m. at Eyer Middle SchoolWinter Concert: 7 to 8 p.m. at Jefferson Elementary SchoolEast Penn School Board Meeting: 7:30 p.m., District Administrative Office Is there something happening in East Penn School District this week that you think we should know about? Tell us in the comments. Tuesday, Dec. 11 Keystone …

Monday, Dec. 3 Eagle Assembly: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Alburtis Elementary SchoolAfter School Program: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Willow Lane Elementary SchoolGift Card Pick-up: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Lincoln Elementary School Is there something happening in East Penn School District this week that you think we should know about? Tell us in the comments. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 No Alburtis PTO Meeting5th Grade Concert Rehearsal: 10 to 11 a.m. at Wescosville Elementary School7th Grade Christmas Carol Field Trip: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Lower Macungie Middle SchoolEagle Assembly: 10 to 11 a.m., Jefferson Elementary…

Monday, Oct. 15 Student Government Association (SGA) Neon/Pink Day: Emmaus High School, All dayLincoln Elementary School: Market Day/Gift Card Pick Up, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.Eyer Girls Field Hockey vs. Easton Area Middle School: 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Eyer Middle School Lower Macungie Middle School: McTeacher Night, 4 to 8 p.m. at Emmaus McDonaldsShoemaker Elementary School: PTO Roller Skating, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 SGA Favorite Sports Team Day: Emmaus High School, All dayJefferson Elementary School: Christmas City Pictures, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Wescosville Elementary School: Market Day Pick…

Monday, Aug. 27 First Day of School In East Penn School District East Penn Board of School Directors Meeting: 7:30 p.m., East Penn District Administrative Offices Wescosville Elementary School: Owl Assembly, 10 to 11 a.m., Students Only Jefferson Elementary School: Eagle Assembly, 2 to 3 p.m. Middle School Boys Football vs. Palisades: 4 to 5 p.m. at Palisades Middle School Thursday, Aug. 30 Eyer Middle School: Buffet Beach Party Day Lincoln Elementary School: Class Group Picture Day Lower Macungie Middle School: Fall Pep Rally Shoemaker Elementary School: Class Group Picture Day Shoemaker …

Monday, May 21 Macungie Elementary School Grade 5 Field Day: 9:15 a.m. Lincoln Elementary School Market Day Pickup: 3:30 p.m. Is there an event going on in East Penn School District this week that you think we should know about? Email jennifer.marangos@patch.com or Tell us in the comments. Tuesday, May 22 Jefferson Elementary School Market Day Pickup: 3:30 p.m. Macungie Grade 4 Field Day: 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 23 Jefferson Open House Macungie Grade 3 Field Day: 9:15 a.m. Wescosville Elementary School Open House, Art Show and Multicultural Fair: 7 p.m. Alburtis Elementary School Open House…

May 14 – May 18 Eyer Middle School Spirit Week May 14 – May 17 Emmaus High School Advanced Placement Exams Is there an event going on in East Penn School District this week that you think we should know about? Email jennifer.marangos@patch.com or Tell us in the comments. Monday, May 14 East Penn School Board meeting: District Administrative Offices, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 Eyer Chorus Concert: 7 p.m. at the middle school Lower Macungie Middle School Band & Orchestra Spring Concert: 7 p.m. Wescosville Elementary School Spring Concert: 10 a.m. (Students Only) Wednesday, May 16 Willow Lane …

The PSSA Science Exams are this week. Monday, April 23 Elementary Parent Teacher Kindergarten Conferences East Penn Board of School Directors Meeting: District Administration Offices, 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Market Day Pickup: Lincoln Elementary School, 3:30 p.m. Alburtis Skating Party: 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 Elementary Parent Teacher Kindergarten Conferences Jefferson Market Day: Jefferson Elementary School, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 LMMS Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night: Lower Macungie Middle School, 7 p.m. Administrative Professionals Day Alburtis Rita's Night: 5 p.m. Thursday, April 26 …

Monday, April 16 through Friday, April 20 Willow Lane Book Fair Jefferson Elementary School Basket Raffle Elementary Schools 1:30 p.m. dismissal PSSA Writing Exams Elementary School Parent/Teacher Conferences, including Kindergarten Monday, April 16 through Thursday, April 19 Wescosville Elementary School Book Fair Tuesday, April 17 Play All Seasons (PAS): 4 p.m. at Willow Lane Elementary School Saturday, April 21 Percussion and Jazz Concert: 7 p.m. at Emmaus High School

Monday, April 2 End of the 3rd Marking Period Shoemaker Elementary School Market Day: 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 3 Jefferson Elementary School PTO Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Alburtis Elementary School PTO Meeting: 7 p.m. Play All Seasons (PAS): 4 p.m. at Willow Lane Elementary School Willow Lane Market Day Pickup: 4 p.m. Lincoln Elementary School PTO Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 5 East Penn School District Closed for Spring Break Friday, April 6 East Penn School District Closed for Spring Break