The Phoenix News 3/3/24
The Phoenix Cause - To ignite The Phoenix spirit -- Rise, Transform, Soar
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School Calendar
Two places - http://thephoenixschool.org/
Top of all web pages
Bottom left of Home Page
JCPS Parent Calendar - Click Here
JCPS Employee Calendar - Click Here
Social Media
Website - http://www.thephoenixschool.org
Twitter - @PhoenixPhenoms
Instagram - @phoenixphenoms
The Phoenix You Tube Channel (Morning Announcements) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPOLvSABeeSctiWe3ljzEhw/live
PTSA Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/phoenixpta/
Will your student be returning to
The Phoenix for the 2024-25 school year?
In preparation for the enrollment process for the 2024-25 school year, please let us know if your student will be returning next year or not.
You may change your decision at any time. Please notify us either way.
Complete Form - Click here
Black Student Union - Black History Month Dinner
The Phoenix Extended School Services (ESS) Program
Every Wednesday, 3:30 p.m-5:30 p.m., In-person at Phoenix
The purpose of ESS is to help students improve on assignments and skills by offering extra time and instruction in Math, English Language Arts, Science and Social Studies. ESS is taught by Phoenix certified teachers -- many of whom are your student’s classroom teachers.
ESS is every Wednesday, March 6 to May 8, from 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., in-person at Phoenix. Here is the Phoenix ESS Schedule 23-24 which includes grade levels, room locations and teachers.
Transportation home is not provided. Students must be picked up from Phoenix at 5:30 p.m.
Questions - jason.harvey@jefferson.kyschools.us or call the school at (502) 485-7700
Middle School Pi Day - "3.14".24
For a $1 donation, your student can throw a pie at either Mr. Moeller or Ms. Martin's face!
Spring Picture Sign Up
March 28th - - Sign Up - Click Here
Spring Picture are optional and will not be in the yearbook.
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
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.
Parents, Guardians, and Students please review the document with all prom guidelines:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R5pW-GCLKXYMx5q-Ga39DoDqPZbtkQC3pjclq5Mx8zs/edit?usp=sharing
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).
Chromebooks
Home ChromeBooks will be collected April 23-April 25.
This will include charging adapters
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.
March 6 - Southwest Regional Library, 9725 Dixie Hwy., 40272
Grades
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!
No School
April 1 through 8th - Spring Break
May 3rd
May 21st
Black Student Union
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
3/26 - 2nd Period - gym
4/23 - 3rd Period - library
5/20 - 6th Period - TBA
Middle School GSA
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
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
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