Friday, December 6, 2024

Today is a “B” Day

DATES TO REMEMBER:

12/16: Last Call for Senior Portraits or retakes

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

BIRTHDAYS TODAY: 12/6 Brandyn Prespare

BIRTHDAYS OVER THE WEEKEND: 12/7 Kamryn Dain, Aniyah Dickerson, Noah Henion, Angelo Pichardo

TODAY:   Fri (12/6)

• Library is closed 6, 7, 8, 9 (11am - 12:30)

• Attention Juniors and Seniors. Do you know another language besides English? If so, you are eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy. Please check your school email for the application and if you have any questions, see Madame Fedorick.

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

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

• Seven FALL teams received the NYSPHSAA (New York State Public High School Athletic Association) Team Scholar-Athlete Award.  These averages are determined by weighted first-marking period grades.  Congratulations to the following teams:

  • Boys' Soccer - 92.34 

  • Girls' Cross Country - 93.50 

  • Football Cheerleading - 94.28 

  • Girls' Soccer - 101.06 

  • Girls' Volleyball - 101.08 

  • Boys' Cross Country - 104.80 

  • Girls' Tennis - 106.10 

Sat (12/7)

• Come out and supPORT!  Here is the game & ticket information:

• https://bit.ly/PORTChampionTix

• Reach out to our athletic department, AD JJ Gass, or Karen Howard for more information. ggass@pjschools.org or khoward@pjschools.org, x1887 

• Great news PJ! Port's Championship Football game against Maine-Endwell this Sat. 12/7, at 3 pm will be live-streamed & LIVE on the radio broadcast on WDLC with great friends of Port & Port Jervis Football, longtime broadcasters Kevin Halpenny & Tom Faggione.

• The link to view the live stream is here:

• https://bit.ly/PortChampionshipLiveStream

CLUBS & MEETINGS:

• After-school Clubs

• Port Jervis City School District Indoor Community

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

• 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

• Intramural Bowling sign-ups are outside the RUbber Gym. For further information, please email Ms. Kronimus.

• 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.  

• 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:

• English Regents Bootcamp Jan 2025 Regents Exam

• 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.

• 12/16/24 – LAST CALL for SENIOR PORTRAITS or retakes 9am–noon. A $10 resit fee applies.  Appointments are required 

• 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.

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• 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.

• 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