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Port Jervis High School Announcements 12/15/2022
Port Jervis High School Announcements 12/15/2022
PORT JERVIS HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Today is a “B” Day
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BIRTHDAYS: Jamir Wilson
SPORTS: JV Girls Basketball AWAY vs. Chester 5pm, Varsity Girls Basketball AWAY vs. Chester 6:30pm
TODAY:
It’s a great day to be a Raider! A big congratulations to All Section 9 Class B Coach of the Year—Damien Striharsky. The Varsity Football Captains have been chosen for the All-Section Team: Jacob Balmos, Calvin Crews, Ryan Ross, & Tyler Montalvo. Tyler has also been named Section 9 Lineman of the Year.
If you are still interested in the Ski & Snowboard club today is the absolute last day you can sign up. We still have one spot that became available. If you are interested you need to see Mr. Kowal today.
Holiday Sweater/Dress Up
Wednesday, December 21 - MAD ABOUT PLAID
Thursday, December 22 - UGLY HOLIDAY SWEATER DAY
Friday, December 23 - PORT PRIDE HOLIDAY
TODAY:
Mock Trial: Due to weather, Thursday's (12/15) orientation at Orange-Ulster BOCES has been postponed. Check Google Classroom for updates.
For students interested in the tour of Quebec this April, please respond to the question posted in the PJ to QC Google Classroom by Thursday, December 15. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Bransfield ASAP at sbransfield@pjschools.org
12 Days of Cases: On the 3rd Day of Cases Abby Straebler, Mason Oldham, Gabe Torres, Sydney McCoy, and Crysti Ramos were the first 5 to solve and will get a prize! Make sure you stop up at 209 to partake in today's case!
The Art Club will meet today after school. We are planning a spring trip to Greenwich Village in NYC and will create a holiday project. Ms. Maloney 116
Last Day of donations for the Town of Deerpark Lions and Freshman Forum classes. Donations include, but are not limited to: toys, mittens, gloves, socks, books, and toiletries. The bin will be located in the guidance office.
WEEKLY HAPPENINGS:
Daily:
DECA School Store Open!!! Come down and check us out! Hours; Right after school Mon - Friday 2:15 to 3:30. See you there!!! Pizza Thursday $2.50 per slice.
12 Days of Cases: Each day will feature a new case, read all the details, solve the case, and send your answer in via the QR code. The first 5 to solve the day's case will get a prize.
Monday:
Math Enrichment room 208 2:30-3
Social Studies Enrichment room 108 2:30-3
Study Support /Homework Help room 211 2:30-3
Regents Test Prep (Math) Test Center 2:30-3
Tuesday:
Math Enrichment room 105 2:30-3
Study Support /Homework Help room 211 2:30-3
Regents Test Prep (LE/US) Test Center 2:30-3
Living Environment Enrichment (starting in January) room 206 2:30 - 3:30
Wednesday:
Math Enrichment room 105 2:30-3
Study Support /Homework Help room 211 2:30-3
Regents Test Prep (Math) Test Center 2:30-3
Living Environment Enrichment (starting in January) room 206 2:30 - 3:30
Chess Club! Room 311 every Wednesday
Thursday:
Math Enrichment room 106/107 2:30-3
Study Support /Homework Help room 211 2:30-3
Regents Test Prep (LE/US) 2:30-3 Test Center
Social Studies room 108 2:30-3
Friday:
Study Support /Homework Help room 211 2:30-3
Attention French and Spanish students: The Société Honoraire de Français is excited to announce our Bûche de Noël event! The Bûche de Noël is a traditional French yule log cake and on December 21st we will be judging who has the best decorated bûche! We are inviting all French and Spanish students to enter this event! Want to enter? Teams of up to 4 language students are welcome to bake, decorate, and enter the contest. Please complete this Form by Friday, December 16. For more information, speak to any French Honor Society member or Madame Bransfield.
The Character Trait of the Month for December is TOLERANCE. Tolerance is the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with. Wear YELLOW on Wednesdays in December to represent Tolerance!
Tolerance is a virtue that depends upon peace and strength.~~Charles Lindbergh
ATTENTION SENIORS:
Please bring a copy of your 2 letters of recommendation, your resume, and any college acceptance letters to the guidance office for your scholarship packets. Scholarship packet lists will go in the mail the week of Christmas break.
Seniors, check your email for the Senior Cap/Gown & Diploma Order Form 2023 link to order your CAP & GOWN and how you would like your name to appear on your diploma. The deadline is Jan 9th. The $10 payment may be made in cash to Mrs. Schileds at any time prior to March 1st.
Parent Ads are DUE 12/23/22. All pictures and Ads can be handed into Mrs. Van Horn in room 104 or the front office.
The next meeting of the PJYC (Port Jervis Youth Coalition) is Monday, 12/19 at 2:15pm in room 103
Yearbooks: Order online or from Mrs. Van Horn in room 104…Forms are also available in the front office. Go To: buytheyearbook.com Enter Code:707739
Are you an adventurous student? Do you like snow, skiing, snowshoeing, and exploring new ecosystems, are you an upper level science student? If so, the Winter Ecology Trip is for you! Dates are: 1/24-1/28 and permission slips and itineraries are posted outside of room 209. Deposits and permission slips will be accepted until the trip is full. See Mrs. Stankunas if you have any questions.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:
NYS PTA Jenkins Memorial Scholarship application for HS Seniors who will pursue a degree in education is now available on the NYS PTA website. https://nyspta.org/home/pta-leaders/awards-and-recognitions/jenkins-scholarship/ All applications must be postmarked or submitted electronically by DEC. 15, 2022.
The Youth Humanitarian Award in Memory of Stanley Marcus is now available to Juniors and Seniors. This $250 scholarship is for students who display humanitarian principles by word and deed. Mailed applications must be postmarked by Jan. 31, 2023. Please see the link: https://nyspta.org/home/pta-leaders/awards-and-recognitions/youth-humanitarian-award/
Do you want a quiet place to eat your lunch? The following rooms are available for students to go to during their lunch period. Period 6-room 131, period 7-A Day-Auditorium, B Day-guidance conference & period 8 room 103.
Any student who will be driving to school needs to come to the AP's office and pick up an application for a parking permit. If you have previously received one you do not need to apply for a new one. Please make sure to display your permit in the bottom of your back window on the driver side. Stop by the Assistant Principal's office and see Mrs. Sauschuck for an application.
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