The 9th Grade Experience - Season 3, Episode 5: Club Spotlight - Gay-Straight Alliance, Kid to Kid, Latin Club and Foreign Cultures Club

Season 3, Episode 5: Club Spotlight - Gay-Straight Alliance, Kid to Kid, Latin Club and Foreign Cultures Club

09/20/20 • 43 min

Without our normal club fair at the beginning of the year to learn more about the 70+ organizations here at Emmaus High School, the 9th Grade Experience has been reaching out advisors to bring you more information on some of these different groups to see if one is the right fit for you.

On this episode, we hear from Mrs. Grim and Dr. Pinho discussing the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA); Ms. Martini explaining Kid to Kid, and Mrs. Shimmel doubling down with Latin Club and Foreign Cultures Club.

To get more information about clubs and activities, listen to the announcements during 3rd period Advisory or visit https://www.eastpennsd.org/athletics-activities/clubs/

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To get more information about clubs and activities, listen to the announcements during 3rd period Advisory or visit https://www.eastpennsd.org/athletics-activities/clubs/

For full videos of each interview, subscribe to our YouTube page

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Season 3, Episode 4: Clubs and Activities with Assistant Athletic Director Matt Spengler

One of the themes that has come up time and time again as we have detailed successful 9th graders on this show has been their involvement in extracurricular activities. But, during a time when school is remote or hybrid, how will students be involved in clubs, activities, and organizations?

On this episode Assistant Athletic Director Matt Spengler gives the latest information on getting involved virtually and hopefully face-to-face, when it is safe for students, He breaks down the challenges and the current solutions for beginning activities like marching band, athletics, and finally clubs. He also directs students where to find out information about each club and its advisor.

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Season 3, Episode 6: EPSD Technology Integration Specialists, Part 1

On this week's episode we hear from our EPSD Technology Integration Specialists Heather Moser, Dylan Peters and Brian Scholl on the best ways to tackle technology during this remote time. Surprisingly, most of this conversation does not deal with hardware and connectivity issues, but how to communicate with teachers, collaborate with other students, and problem solve through challenges.

For more information about all things technology, please go to https://sites.google.com/eastpennsd.org/epsdfamilytech/home

Please tune in next Tuesday, September 29, for Part 2, where we continue our discussion to include some of the best tips and strategies for Zoom, Schoology, and a reminder on what to do when your computer is not working.