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The Phoenix Cause - To ignite The Phoenix spirit -- Rise, Transform, Soar
Website - http://www.thephoenixschool.org
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PTSA Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/phoenixpta/
The Phoenix Student Commitments
I am committed to working hard towards my future
I take responsibility for my words and actions
I persevere through all challenges
I am open minded by accepting and respecting myself and others
Spiritwear has arrived
Delivered to students on Friday.
Boofest Donations
The PTSA is helping to sponsor Phoenix Boofest on November 1st and they need your help.
Help them clear the wishlist of items in order to host a variety of events throughout the day.
From crafts to games to Farmer Steve it will surely be a spooky good time.
Phoenix Boofest | Amazon Gift List - https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3VTVZW91HNERQ
Attendance Matters
1.State Law - HB 611 is a new Kentucky law that requires the referral of students with 15 unexcused absences to the Jefferson County Attorney's Office (JCAO). The goal of HB 611 is to reduce unexcused absences, promote consistent attendance, and ensure students receive the support they need to stay engaged in school.
2. The minimum attendance percentage is 80% (unexcused absences only). If your student drops below this number prior to January 1st, your student will be put on probation and may be exited by the end of the year.
3. Attendance Cards were mail out last week from the Board of Education.
COLLEGE FAIR
OCTOBER 26 - 2:30 to 4:30 PM
JEB ENRICHMENT CENTER, 2041 RIVER ROAD
Register - Click Here
Seniors and Early Graduates - Caps & Gowns
$48 - The minimum requirement to order is the cap/gown/tassel/stole unit.
Follow the directions provided to find this option. Click Here
ALL CAPS AND GOWNS MUST BE ORDERED BY DEC.1ST, 2024.
No orders after that... JOSTENS NEW POLICY
All orders must be placed by December 1 to participate in the graduation ceremony!
Jostens will be at The Phoenix on September 26 at 9 am to take orders.
Envelopes went home on Wednesday.
Picture Day
Picture Day Date: Tuesday, October 15
Order pictures - http://www.lifetouch.com/
Picture Day ID: EVT6BVTDM
Progress Reports
2024 Walk A Mile in My Shoes
The 2024 Walk A Mile in My Shoes event will take place at 10 a.m. ET on Oct. 19, 2024 at Shawnee Park. This one-mile walk is to support homeless & other at-risk students in Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS). Join us to learn more about the challenges our students face, the resources available and how the Louisville community can help support them!
Did you know? Last school year, JCPS identified 3,590 students as being homeless. We believe the real number of our students experiencing housing instability to be DOUBLE that number.
That is why this walk is important so everyone can learn more about how they can help!
You can RSVP and learn more about the walk here:
https://bit.ly/JCPShomelessWalk
#KnowHomelessnessInJCPS
#WeareJCPS
CAP Coalition for the Homeless
JCPS Diversity Equity and Poverty Dept. - Envision Equity
High School Fall Dance
Attention all high school students... The High School Fall Dance will take place on Friday, October 25 from 6:30-9:30 in the gym. Tickets are now on sale for $5 per person. Light refreshments are included and there will be costume contest categories. If you are bringing a non-Phoenix student be sure you turn in your guest form one week ahead of time. See Mrs. Rapp for tickets, guest forms, and questions!
Sprit week - Oct 28 through Nov 1
Monday – Monster Day
Tuesday – Tye Dye Day
Wednesday – Villian and Hero Day
Thursday – Costume Day
Friday – PJ or Onesie Day
Costume Guidelines for Spirit Week and Fall Dance
Students may be asked to change or modify outfits if costumes do not meet the guidelines as follows:
No masks, but light face paint is acceptable.
No fake or real weapons as props.
No inappropriate content/theme - to be determined by the staff. (Examples: Illegal substances, violence, offensive or gang related material, and/or obscene language.)
No costumes that are too revealing. If it is too short leggings are required, if it is too low-cut an undershirt is required, and midriff cannot be showing.
No dripping blood, but fake blood at a minimum is acceptable
Senior Quotes for the Yearbook
Fill out this form for your Senior Quoter in the yearbook.
It must be school appropriate.
Due by December 22.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQudWwYowCveeb8bIAXgsjrazw5wzJ4wnfmA9tiit5a8RDVQ/viewform
Parent Place - required for all families
JCPS Student Information Form - https://apps.jefferson.kyschools.us/ParentAccount
Here are additional links for helping you complete the form
“Requesting” a Home Chromebook & Acceptable Use Form
This is an optional program. Home Chromebooks for the 24-25 school year will be available for all Phoenix students.
If you have a standalone computer, laptop or Apple product and have an internet connection, there is no reason to request a school Home Chromebook.
Home Chromebooks will be distributed the 2nd & 3rd week of school
Request a Home Chromebook - JCPS / The Phoenix Chromebook Device Agreement
Yearbooks on sale now!
10% off if purchased by October 31st.
The purchase deadline (to avoid shipping costs) is April 25th.
Link: https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1015548328464075
School passcode: 1015548328464075
Join The Phoenix School of Discovery 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
Join Phoenix PTSA Board
Email Amy Spencer, PTSA President, ahburke@yahoo.com, if you would like to be on the PTSA board
7 meetings a year, meet virtually.
Kroger Fundraiser
Fundraiser for the PTSA
Organization Number: NT043
Parent Bus Tracker - Edulog
Same application as last year. If you used it last year, even if your student was at a different school, it will work.
Download the app from the app store – "Edulog Parent Portal Lite" or use the QR code to left.
Step 1: After installed, on the phone app, go to second tab, ‘Districts’.
Type this code - District Code is 98295545
Step 2 - Go to second tab, ‘Districts’ - click on white bar at top - "Jefferson County Schools"
Step 3: Search for your student's buses and press toggle to blue.
Step 4: Selected buses all show at bottom scroll of 3rd tab, ‘My Buses’.
https://sites.google.com/jefferson.kyschools.us/jcpsedulog/home
Physicals and Vaccinations
AVAILABLE NOW | JCPS Health & Wellness is pleased to announce that free physicals and vaccines are available for students and new employees (excluding school bus drivers).
Students can receive these services if they meet any of the following criteria:
Do not have health insurance
Do not have a health care provider
Have state health insurance but cannot get to the location they are assigned to visit or cannot get vaccinations at their health care provider's office
To ensure vaccine availability, appointments must be scheduled. Please call the JCPS Health & Wellness office at 502-485-3387 to arrange a visit. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to ensure your health and wellness.
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 their 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.
All students are required to have a copy of their Social Security card as part of their official school records. Please bring a copy of your child's Social Security card to The Phoenix or contact Calli Hagan for other methods. 502-485-7700.
Papa John Fundraising for the PTSA - 10/3
Papa John Fundraising for the PTSA
1st Thursday of the month - 10/3, 11/7, 12/5, 01/2, 2/6, 3/6, 4/3, 5/1
Order from your favorite Papa John's Pizza and use promo code “PSOD” so that 20% of all sales go back to our school!
Dress Code Guidance
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