Friday, February 14, 2025

Today is an “A” Day

REMINDER: There is no school next week for Mid-Winter Recess.  Classes resume on February Monday, February 24th

DATES TO REMEMBER:

2/17 - 2/21 Mid-Winter Recess - NO SCHOOL

2/27 Sophomore Info Night

3/5 Make Up C-Tech visitation day

3/15 Junior Semi Formal

BIRTHDAYS TODAY:  2/14 Caroline Centauro

BIRTHDAYS OVER THE BREAK: 2/15 Jacob Schouten

2/16 Deziah DeGroat, Annabella Epps, Imo Rice Jr., Nakayla Colon, Damian Moore-Piovano

2/18 Carroll Dolshun, Finn Beebe, Dylan Ramirez

2/22 Kaylee Makarenko, Justin Tarbell, Amaya Davis

2/23 Olivia Santini, Isabella VanBenschoten

TODAY:   Fri (2/14)   

• Attention Sophomores: Sophomore information night has been rescheduled. It will be Thursday, February 27th at 6 PM in the HS auditorium.

  • Sophomores-The make up CTEC visitation day is Wednesday, March 5th. If you are interested in attending CTEC next year and you didn't visit in February, you must bring your signed visitation form by Friday, February 28th at 3 PM. Extra forms are available in guidance.

• The Port Jervis Youth Coalition's Valentine's Day. will be delivering carnations during first period on Valentine's Day, Friday February 14.

• The Freshman Class of ‘28 is selling Gertrude Hawk Candy–stock up for those Bunny Baskets!  See a freshman to place your order.

• 5:00 Varsity Girls Basketball @ Burke Catholic HS - bus leaves 3:45

Sun (2/16)   

• 10:30 Varsity Wrestling Sections at FDR High School - bus leaves 6:15 AM

We recognize February as National Black History Month and every year, National Black History Month is an occasion to celebrate the contributions of so many black American patriots who have indelibly shaped our Nation’s history. Be on the lookout for “fun” facts on our tv and signage

CLUBS & MEETINGS:

• After-school Clubs

• Port Jervis City School District Indoor Community

• New School Team Name Information

• 2025 Extramural Volleyball Information

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SENIORS:

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JUNIORS:

• The strawberry fundraiser will be handed out in English class on February 14th. Your orders and payments are due to Miss Gibson Monday, February 24th. No exceptions

• Juniors may purchase tickets to the Semi-Formal after school from Miss Gibson in room 131 from February 24th-March 7th. Tickets are $75 per person. The Semi-Formal is March 15th from 6-9pm at the Best Western in Matamoras. 

• PM BOCES juniors may purchase tickets 2nd period from Miss Gibson in room 131

• If your date is NOT a junior, please obtain a special permission form from Mrs. Sauschuck, fill it out, and return it to Mrs. Sauschuck by February 28th, NO LATE FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED! You may NOT purchase your date's ticket until they are approved.

• Juniors may not purchase tickets if they are NOT in good standing. You must check with Miss Gibson before buying a ticket.

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• 2025 Boys Volleyball Information

• The VEX Robotics teams did very well this past weekend (2/8) at the "Clash at Kennedy". The 9th grade team 32563C went 4-1-1 in qualifying matches placing 9th out of 34 teams. They made it to the quarter finals during elimination matches which is one of the best showings we have ever had. They also placed 11th in the skill competition. The PJMS Teams also did very well, 32563D placed 7th during qualifications going 5-1, and made it to the semi-finals in eliminations. The PJMS 32563E team made it to the elimination tournament round of 16 and placed 16th in skills.

• Softball workouts will be in the middle school gym from 6-7:30pm on the following dates: 

  • February 3rd, 5th, & 10th 

  • March 3rd, 5th, 10th, & 12th 

  • First day of softball tryouts will be March 17th with time and location to be determined!

• February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM).  Services through Fearless! are free and confidential. They provide education, prevention, and advocacy with the aim to help people experience supportive and safe relationships free from abuse, exploitation, and oppression. Here is some information about Fearless! and TDVAM:

  • Fearless!

  • What is teen dating violence and how common is it?

  • Resources re: Teen Dating Violence

  • Healthy Relationships Wheel

• February 2025 Student Informational Resource Flyer

• The Character Trait of the Month for February is RESPECT.  Wear orange on Wednesdays for respect!

  • Respect - to honor and to show consideration and value to people, property, the environment, and yourself. To treat others well, even if they look, act, or believe differently than you.

  • "Respect is the ultimate compliment."- Anonymous

• 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 $86.50. 

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