Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Today is an “A” Day

DATES TO REMEMBER:

12/23 - 1/3 Winter Recess - No School

BIRTHDAYS TODAY: 12/3 Davonte Griffith, Ryan Platner, and Mason Witkowski

TODAY:   Tues (12/3)

• 5:00 JV Girls Basketball vs Chester (HS Gym)

• 6:30 Varsity Girls Basketball vs Chester (HS Gym)

• 3:00 Bowling @ Spins Bowl Poughkeepsie - bus leaves @ 1:15 (students dismiss at 1:00)

• Treat Tuesday - 2 cookies for $1.00.

• Gaming Club in room 104

• The Port Jervis High School Character Education Committee would like to recognize the following students and staff who demonstrated outstanding Character during the month of November.  

  • Courage: Davyd Yushchuk

  • Empathy:  Robert Culleny

  • Friendship:  Mr. Rizzo, Olivia Heller, Robert Culleny, Tajamir Williams, Mrs. McDowell, Kameron Knesel, Kaitlyn Batzel, Jocelyn Curreri 

  • Gratitude: Brooklyn Spofford, Isabella Dugdale, David White, Joel Gamble, Donovan Hulse, Abby Wood, Mr. Lazzaro

  • Honesty: Leilani Heredia, Paige Harrison, Megan Ross

  • Mindfulness:  Leilani Heredia, Shane Seger

  • Perseverance:  Crisairy Cabrera

  • Responsibility:  Jayden McCline, Olivia Miller-Coerts, Jamel Little, Ms. Kastner

  • Don’t forget to wear YELLOW tomorrow for Courage

• There will be a GSA meeting tomorrow, December 4th after school in the guidance office.  All are welcome!

Wed (12/4)

• The library will be closed period 11 (1:15-2)

• There will be a GSA meeting after school in the guidance office.  All are welcome!

• ~~Wear YELLOW on Wednesdays for COURAGE!

• 5:00 JV Boys Basketball vs Tourney @ Golden Hill ES - bus leaves 3:15

• 5:00 Varsity Boys Basketball vs Tourney @ SS Seward Institute - bus leaves 3:15

• Math Enrichment in room 119

• LE Regents Bootcamp in room 

• Bible Club in room 115

• Emergency Services Club *see Mrs. Weincik for location

• PJ Youth Coalition in room 103

• Science Olympiad in room 210

Thurs (12/5)

• 5:00 JV Boys Basketball vs Tourney @ Golden Hill ES - bus leaves 3:15

• 5:00 Varsity Boys Basketball vs Tourney @ SS Seward Institute - bus leaves 3:15

• 3:00 Bowling vs marlboro @ Memory lanes - bus leaves 2:30

• Math Enrichment in room 114

• Art Club in room 116

• Computer Tech in room 102

• Pizza @ DECA School Store EVERY THURSDAY.  $2.50 a slice. 

Fri (12/6)

• 4:30 JV Boys Basketball @ Washingtonville HS - bus leaves 2:45

• 6:00 Varsity Boys Basketball @ Washingtonville HS - bus leaves 2:45

CLUBS & MEETINGS:

• After-school Clubs

• Port Jervis City School District Indoor Community

• Cooking Club will meet December 2, 9, and 16 in room 103 from 2:15-3:00. Please join the google classroom using code i5j5h7q  for more updates. 

• Are you interested in joining the Girls Lacrosse team this coming Spring? Please fill out the google form found on the announcements. Girl's Lacrosse

• Ski and Snowboard Club information sheets are now available in the main office. Any questions or if you are a potential new member, please contact Mr. Kowal (pkowal@pjschools.org) at the middle school.  

• ATTENTION SENIORS: Senior packets will be handed out in your English Classes. Please pay attention to the due dates for the parent ads, siblings, friends then & now, and baby pictures. Any questions see Mrs. Van Horn in room 104. 

• Port Jervis Mock Trial meets every Monday in room 261 (formerly 311). Mock Trial is a competition in which students argue a legal case against other schools before a New York state judge. It is the perfect activity for anyone interested in the law, debate, or public speaking. New members are always welcome. Please see Mr. Dunleavy or Nurse Weinick for more information.

• Come join the Science Olympiad team!  We meet in room 210 on Wednesdays.   25 events.  Claim your event or events now!  Bring your crew.   See Mr. Koenig for more information.

• Emergency Service Club --Looking for dedicated members interested in: all kinds of emergency operations,  emergency preparedness, community service and helping others. learn CPR, emergency medicine, fire, police and so much more!  Meeting every Wednesday, from 2:20 to 3:30- See Nurse Weinick for information.

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• DECA School store is now OPEN! Hours: M - F 2:00 - 2:45 PM

  • Treat Tuesday - DECA will sell FRESHLY BAKED, Large Otis Spunkmeyer Chocolate Chunk Cookies.   2 cookies for $1.00.

  • Pizza @ DECA School Store EVERY THURSDAY.  $2.50 a slice. 

• Student Drivers:  Please see Mrs. Sauschuck in the AP’s Office to pick up a parking permit application. You do not need to apply for a new one if you have previously received one.

• Contact Lors Customer Service to receive a copy of your child’s previous photo taken by email.

TO ORDER UNDERCLASS PICTURES GO TO:

http://www.lorsstudio.com/undergrads/order/

and enter your school login code: 25-24PJ

TO SCHEDULE SENIOR PORTRAITS GO TO:

https://myschedule.lorsstudio.com/

Enter your Last Name as your username and Student ID# as your password to log in and schedule.

TO VIEW AND PURCHASE SPORTS/EVENT PHOTOS GO TO:

lorsstudio.smugmug.com and enter your school’s name in the search box

TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE GO TO:

https://myschool.lorsstudio.com/custserv/begin/

OR CALL: 908.964.3040

• Yearbooks are now on sale! Go To: buytheyearbook.com

• Enter Code: 724252  They are $81.09. 

• Any questions see Mrs. Van Horn in room 104.

• Character Ed: The Character Trait of the Month for November is Gratitude! 

• The Character Trait of the Month for December is COURAGE. Courage is the quality of mind or Spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.

• ~~Wear YELLOW on Wednesdays for COURAGE!

• If you would like to nominate someone for displaying good character, use this form:  

• 24-25 Character Education Nomination Form

• Also, check out this month's flyer for useful information:

• December 2024 student resource flyer