The Phoenix News 2/11/24
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JCPS Parent Calendar - Click Here
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Social Media
Website - http://www.thephoenixschool.org
Twitter - @PhoenixPhenoms
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The Phoenix You Tube Channel (Morning Announcements) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPOLvSABeeSctiWe3ljzEhw/live
PTSA Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/phoenixpta/
The Phoenix PTSA Bylaws
General Membership Approval
Review PTSA Bylaws - Click Here
PTSA Bylaw Ballot - Click Here
Closes February 23, 2024
Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday - February 19 – 2:30 to 6:00 pm
Tuesday - February 20 –8:30 am to noon
In-person, phone and virtual options available
Middle School - call or email your students teacher
High School - Sign-ups will be done through SignUp Genius - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EAEA62AABFEC25-47498112-high#/
Questions - Call The Phoenix – 485-7700
Bus Driver Hiring Blitz
SPREAD THE WORD | Did you know average pay for a JCPS bus driver is $55,000 per year?
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/School-Bus-Drivers-Wanted
SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK
The 2024 Comprehensive School Survey is open now through Feb. 29, 2024!
Please take a moment to complete this important survey and let your voices be heard. It’s completely anonymous, and results are used to improve our schools—everything from school climate and curriculum to safety and more.
Take the survey now on the JCPS website. Thank you for sharing your feedback and supporting JCPS!
From the Phoenix Health Office - Nurse Rachel
COVID, FLU, STREP, OH MY! Tis the season for the spread of germs and viruses. There's been an uptick of illnesses over the last two weeks here at The Phoenix.
If your child is sick, please keep them home. If your child tests positive for flu or COVID, please let our office know. While we are not contact tracing anymore, we will go over when to stay home, when to return, etc. Masks aren't required anymore, but feel free to send your child in with a mask to help mitigate the spread of illness.
Always feel free to reach out if you have any questions by phone (502) 996-5641 or by email (v.rgold@jefferson.kyschools.us).
Starry Night
Junior/Senior Prom
Friday, April 26, 2024 - 6:00-9:30 pm at St. Matthews Community Center
Tickets will cost $25 per person.
Tickets will go on sale March 4.
Students must attend school at least half-day (12:00 pm) in order to attend the event and parent note must be provided.
Prom Party Give-away - Derby City CLUW
Saturday , March 16, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m. or until the dresses are gone
UAW Local 862 Union Hall, 3000 Fern Valley Road
We are an organization of union women who want to assist graduating seniors who need help in Louisville and the surrounding areas, with their 2024 high school prom. We want to make their night exciting and memorable by collecting dresses for teen ladies, 'after five' shoes, accessories and gift cards for the young men to rent tuxedos.
Drop Off Donation Locations:
UAW Union Halls, 3000 Fern Valley Rd or 2702 Chamberlain ln
February 1st to March 8th
We will start accepting donations from February 1st through March 8th, 2024. Reservations for the March 16th Prom Party or if you have questions, please call or email, Vera Newton at 502-599-3240 or email vcnS3@yahoo.com. (Put •prom Party" in subject line).
JCPS Exceptional Child Education (ECE) Family Workshop Series
Do you have questions about your student going to college?
Join us to learn about the application process, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), housing, and other resources. This is a repeated series. To get the most from these workshops, participants should come with their Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID verified. Otherwise, the presenters will be able to assist with applying for the FSA ID and explain the FAFSA process, but the application cannot be completed until the FSA is verified. All workshops are held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.
February 20 - South Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Blvd., 40219
March 6 - Southwest Regional Library, 9725 Dixie Hwy., 40272
Literacy @ The Phoenix - Monthly Tips and Tricks for Parents and Guardians
Later this month you will have the opportunity to sit down with your students' teachers. Here are some literacy-based questions you may want to ask their ELA teacher:
What is my student's MAP score, and what exactly does that score mean?
How is my student's reading fluency?
What literacy skills can we work on at home?
How can I determine what (Lexile) level books my child should be reading at home?
And Remember, ANY reading is better than NO reading! Let's work together to encourage our Phoenix students to read every day!
If you would like more tips, please email your friendly librarian @ Jennifer.Geddes@jefferson.kySchools.us
15th District PTA Scholarship is now online!
Information - https://15thdistrictpta.org/programs/scholarships/
Evangeline J. Sansome Application form - https://tinyurl.com/s4un6533
Autism Scholarship
Spring 2024 ‘Making A Difference For Autism Scholarship’ Requirements
https://kfmmakingadifference.org/scholarship-programs-for-adults-with-autism/
Peacemaker Scholarship - Attention Seniors! Are you a Peacemaker?
The Society for the Prevention of Aggressiveness and Violence Among Adolescents (SPAVA), in partnership with Norton Children's Prevention & Wellness, is seeking applications for its Peacemaker Scholarship. Learn more in the flyer below, and apply online by March 17!
Non Traditional Instruction (NTI)
The Phoenix NTI - Click Here
NTI Plan - Click Here
NTI Guidance - Click Here
Teacher Code, Office Hours, Email addresses -Click Here
Grades
Senior Graduation and 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
The earliest we will find out about Senior graduation is after Spring Break. The Board of Education will vote on this. It depends on whether we miss any more days.
8th grade ceremony is decided by The Phoenix. Usually, we wait until late April. Typically, it is the last day of school or the day before.
Home Chromebooks for the 2023-24 School Year
Students who have had a Parent/Guardian request a Chromebook for home have started receiving those during their 7th period classes. If your student does bring one home, please remind them to take care of their device and the charging adapter, as there is a replacement fee for both.
This is optional
All operating systems will work with Summit Learning – Windows, Apple, Chromebook
Must complete JCPS / The Phoenix Chromebook Device Agreement
Seniors - How to order your cap and gown!
To get the bottom-line price of $45.00 for the cap and gown, you must order by January 1, 2024.
The price goes up $10.00 a month.
How to order PowerPoint - Click Here
Questions - See Mrs. B or Mrs. Rapp if you need more help!
Class rings
School Year Calendar
The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) approved an updated 2023-24 school year calendar that maintains all required pupil and employee days without lengthening the end of the school year despite school closures in August.
Jan. 8, 2024 are now regular school days for students and staff. The last day of the 2023-24 school year for students will remain May 24, 2024.
No School
Febraury 19 & 20
April 1 through 8th - Spring Break
May 3rd
May 21st
Black Student Union
Thursday, Feb.22 (6- 7th) - Cafeteria
Thursday, Feb.29 (TBA)
Monday, March 4 (3rd per.) - Room 301
Tuesday, March 20 (2nd per.) - Cafeteria
Tuesday, April 19 (4th per.) - Room 312
Thurs. May 2 (5th per.) - Room 306
Genders & Sexualities Alliances - GSA Meetings
High School GSA
2/27 - 6th Period - TBA
3/26 - 2nd Period - gym
4/23 - 3rd Period - library
5/20 - 6th Period - TBA
Middle School GSA
2/29/24 3rd period gym
3/21/24 2nd period gym
4/25/24 4th period TBD
5/20/24 6th period (both HS and MS will meet together)
Women Of Worth Meetings
2/15/24 - Thurs - 6th - 1:32p - Library or Room 301
3/15/24 - Fri - 2nd - 9:42a - Cafeteria
4/11/24 - Thur - 3rd - 10:34a - Library/Room 301
5/10/24 - Fri - 4th - 11:26a - Room 312
Men of Quality
Feb 26th (1st)
March 13th (Conference at U of L)
April 22nd (1st)
May 13th (3rd)
JCPS Educational Benefit Form (EBF)
This is VERY IMPORTANT – this effects our Title 1 funding – More than $150,000 for the Phoenix https://jcps.me/ebf
By completing this form you ensure that Phoenix maintains funding that helps support student programming, teacher support and additional educational support.
Phoenix is considered a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school, so all students will continue to receive a free breakfast and lunch despite family income.
Yearbooks on Sale
Go to: www.treering.com/validate
Passcode - 1015548328464075
Bus Locator App
To get started, download the Edulog Parent Portal Lite app from the Apple or Android store.
You can download the app using the QR code found on the JCPS Edulog Parent Portal Lite website.
To sign up for Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Sign - in - https://jcpsky.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/jcps.jsp
Sign up - https://apps.jefferson.kyschools.us/ParentPortalAccountSupport
Video – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Frno8qTCM_OzHCMvgP2bAo_wmFqGwMPP/view
Summit Learning Parent Account
The account gives access to the parent view of Summit Learning. Also, submit a cell number (optional),
Summit sends about two automated text messages per week updating them on student performance.
Signup Form -- https://forms.gle/TmjBbn4zrwjJNuCy8
Join The Phoenix PTSA
$5 fee helps support your school!
First step is to create an account in Memberhub – Click Here
Once you have an account, go to the "store" section of the Phoenix PTA page: Click Here
This is where you choose the PTA membership and complete your payment electronically.
Papa John Fundraising for the PTSA - Thursday, January 4
1st Thursday of the month - 3/7, 4/4, 5/2
Order from your favorite Papa John's Pizza and use promo code “PSOD” so that 20% of all sales go back to our school!
Did you know you can place orders ahead of time?
All you must do is visit PapaJohns.com and place your order in-advance for the scheduled day of the promotion.
Kroger
Fundraiser for the PTSA
Organization Number: NT043