The Phoenix News 4/7/24
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Weapon Detection System will be installed and
operating at The Phoenix
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
The Phoenix School of Discovery would like to invite you to our Autism Awareness Community Engagement Night on April 23rd from 5:30-7:00pm. We will have student presentations, parent resources from around our community, and light refreshments. All members of the Phoenix Community and family are encouraged to attend. Please fill out the form below if you would like to attend. Email Shaun.demeter@jefferson.kyschools.us if you have any questions.
Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Ayman El-Baz. Dr. El-Baz is the Chair of the Bioengineering Department at the University of Louisville. Dr. El-Baz and his team have just published research where they use MRI and emerging AI technology to correctly diagnose autism in children as young as two years old. He will be speaking on the implications of this new technology for early therapy.
Attendance Form - Click Here
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
Grades Period
Senior Graduation Dates
Option 1 - Durrett Auditorium (Male HS) Tuesday, 5/28/24 4:00 P.M.
Option 2 - Durrett Auditorium (Male HS) Thursday, 5/30/24 12:30 P.M.
Option 1 will remain in effect pending there are no more school closings, making the last school day for students May 24, 2024.
Option 2 will be used if the school year is extended by one day (making the last school day for students May 28, 2024).
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Tentatively, the 8th grade promotion ceremony will be on May 24th at 9:30 AM in The Phoenix Gym.
We need your help!
Middle & High School - Social Security Numbers (SSN)
This is critical for all students.
Did you know that thousands of students don't receive free scholarship monies, often because they are just missing thier Social Security Number.
Over 54% of JCPS students do not have a social security number listed in Infinite Campus. Without a linked SSN, students cannot earn KEES money.
What is KEES Money?
Beginning this month, JCPS families of 9th and 12th grade students may receive a call from Family Scholar House. JCPS has partnered with Family Scholar House to communicate with families about the importance of KEES money.
Family Scholar House WILL NOT ask for personal identifying information and will direct families to contact schools for additional information and support.
Family Scholar House staff will identify themselves as calling on behalf of JCPS.
If you have questions or would like to contact Family Scholar House directly, you can contact them at 502-584-8090.
Who do you give the information to? Calli Hagan, The Phoenix Records Clerk, 502-485-7700. She will connect your students Social Security Number with the KEES money.
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
Application - https://cloudapps.jefferson.kyschools.us/SummerLearning/
Select Login as a parent or guardian with JCPS Parent Login
Information -
JCPS Backpack League
The Backpack League is open to all incoming 1st-8th grade JCPS students
The Backpack League will be held June 20-July 12 (No Backpack League on July 4th and 5th )
Elementary sites will operate for students 9:30-2:30 p.m.
Middle sites will operate for students 8:00-1:00 p.m.
Student Applications
Student applications are expected to open March 18 for priority students.
General registration opens on April 8.
Registration closes for all students on April 12, 2024.
ECE Transition Fair
Many families experience anxiety related to the transition from high school. We want to help! Come join us for our JCPS ECE Transition Fair, where you'll have a chance to meet with service providers from our area who can assist with:
Employment
Self-Advocacy
Community Living Supports
Direct Service Supports
Adult Day Programming and MORE!
Atherton High School, April 25th, 5:00 to 6:30 PM
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
May 3rd
May 21st
Black Student Union
Tuesday, April 19 (4th per.) - Room 312
Thurs. May 2 (5th per.) - Room 306
Genders & Sexualities Alliances - GSA Meetings
High School GSA
4/23 - 3rd Period - library
5/20 - 6th Period - TBA
Middle School GSA
4/25/24 4th period TBD
5/20/24 6th period (both HS and MS will meet together)
Women Of Worth Meetings
4/11/24 - Thur - 3rd - 10:34a - Library/Room 301
5/10/24 - Fri - 4th - 11:26a - Room 312
Men of Quality
April 22nd (1st)
May 13th (3rd)
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, 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.
Kroger
Fundraiser for the PTSA
Organization Number: NT043