The Phoenix News 4/28/24
The Phoenix Cause - To ignite The Phoenix spirit -- Rise, Transform, Soar
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Papa John Fundraising for the PTSA - Thursday, May 2nd
1st Thursday of the month - 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.
Teacher Appreciation Week
April 29 through May 2nd
Tuesday – Staff luncheon cook out provided by the PTSA!
Weapon Detection System
This will make our school safer and that is our priority.
All students, staff and parents/guardians that are entering the building will have to walk through the system.
There will be one located in the front and one in the back of the building.
This includes parents/guardians that enter the building at any point during the school day.
We will be practicing with the students to insure they understand the process.
Information
JCPS Information - https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/weapon-detection
Video - Click Here
Guides for students - Click Here
Guides for parents/caregivers - Click Here
Guides on device safety - Click Here
Weapons Detectors Questions and More Information
Communication opportunities
We have created a form that will allow you to ask questions - Click Here for Question Form
Email or Call Mr. Moeller - ken.moeller@jefferson.kyschools.us - 502-485-7700
Each week we will provide more information to this newsletter
We will be talking to families in Morning Car Rider line
Weapons Detectors
What will have to be removed (unpacked) before walking through the detector? Items will be put in a tray and passed around the detector.
The acronym is B.L.U.E
B - Binders
L - Laptops (cell phones are OK)
U - Umbrellas
E - Eyeglass cases
What will not have to be unpacked?
Keys, phone, belt, shoes, lanyards, change, wallet, hats, and more
Weapons Detectors
To reduce the time it takes for students to unpack and pack (like at the Airport)
The Phoenix is collecting Home Chromebooks - April 23-April 25. This will include charging adapters
Students should not bring iPads, Laptops, etc from home. Unique circumstances will be reviewed by Mr. Moeller.
Please reduce the number of backpacks in the building (lunch box OK, purses are OK)
Students in wheelchairs will have a different method of entering the building.
Autism Awareness Community Engagement Night
Thank you to everyone that helped and participated in
Autism Awareness Community Engagement Night.
A very successful evening.
Literacy & the Library
Welcome back from spring break! As we head into the spring, we begin to prepare for state testing, book returns, and spring cleaning.
All library books will be due on May 17th. This year we are pushing back the due date so students will be able to have their books for a longer time, especially after Chromebooks have to be collected. At this time, we encourage you to start looking for any books you may have checked out, and if you are finished reading it, go ahead and turn that in to get another book. Students will be without their Chromebooks for several days and may have some downtime during testing, depending on their schedule. This would be a great time to check out some of the COOL books we have in the library!
Warmer days are finally near! Our literacy suggestion for April is to read outside. Reading outside is a calming way to practice mindfulness. There is nothing better than sitting outside, soaking up some rays, listening to the birds, all while reading a good book. Take a blanket to spread out and soak it all in and let nature begin its calming. This is a great way for families to spend time together too. You can even take your dinner outside to have a picnic, followed up with some reading. Louisville has many wonderful parks, and did you know you can do this at any of the Louisville Free Public Libraries, too?? Now, relax and enjoy!
Grades Period
Senior Graduation Dates
Durrett Auditorium (Male HS) Tuesday, 5/28/24 4:00 P.M.
Senior Activities 2023-2024
Permission slip must be signed and turned in to Mrs. B by Thursday, May 2nd.
Thursday - May 16 - Simpsonville Outlet 10:00-2:00 Bus leaves at 9:30 Take own $$$ for lunch,snacks,drink
Monday - May 20 - Main Event 9:15-2:00 Bus leaves at 8:45 - Lunch provided
Wednesday - May 22 - Zoo 10:00-2:30 Bus leaves at 9:30 Take own $$$ for lunch, snacks,drink
Thursday- May 23 - Graduation Practice 9:30-11:30 MUST ATTEND, Durrett Auditorium - Bus leaves at 9:10
After practice is Pizza in the Park, 12:00-2:30
Friday - May 24- at Phoenix 8:40-12:00, MUST ATTEND
9:45-10:45 Gowns, cords, stoles, caps & tassels passed out by Mrs.B
10:50-11:15 Pictures taken with Mr. Moeller
11:50 Seniors begin “ Senior Walk”
12:00 Class picture on Stairs
Students that have turned in a parent note by the day prior may leave school after picture
Tuesday - May 28 at 4:00pm - Graduation
Durrett Auditorium, 4425 Preston Hwy
MUST BE THERE BY 3:15
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
8th grade promotion ceremony will be on May 24th at 9:30 AM in The Phoenix Gym.
8th Grade Field Trip to Kentucky Kingdom
8th grade students will be taking a field trip to Kentucky Kingdon at the end of the school year
Needed - $10 for lunch and field trip
No School
May 3rd
May 21st
Black Student Union
Thurs. May 2 (5th per.) - Room 306
Genders & Sexualities Alliances - GSA Meetings
High School GSA
5/20 - 6th Period - TBA
Middle School GSA
5/20/24 6th period (both HS and MS will meet together)
Women Of Worth Meetings
5/10/24 - Fri - 4th - 11:26a - Room 312
Men of Quality
May 13th (3rd)
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.
Kroger
Fundraiser for the PTSA
Organization Number: NT043