Schools
Five Things to Know About East Penn This Week
Here are some highlights of what's happening in East Penn School District this week.
- 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.
- Blondes will be taking center stage at the high school. Or at least one will. The Emmaus High School production of Legally Blonde opens on Wednesday.
- Practice Makes Perfect. Eyer Concert Band after school rehearsal from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Thursday.
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