Monday, February 3, 2025

Today is a “B” Day

DATES TO REMEMBER:

2/6 Sophomore Info Night

2/10 Superintendent Conference Day

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

BIRTHDAYS TODAY: 2/3 James Dolan, Tristen Colon

TODAY:  Mon (2/3)  

• Thank you to our School Counselor as we recognize all they do for our community during School Counselor week.

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• 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

• Library CLOSED: periods 1, 3, ALL lunch periods, 6/7 (11:04-11:45), 8/9 (11:48-12:30) & 10 

• The CAP class will be opening our COFFEE CAFE once again starting Monday, Feb. 3. We will be glad to serve you coffee, tea, iced coffee, hot chocolate, and muffins. We will be open for business during 4th period, if you are available stop by room 104 to grab yourself a mid-morning treat or just come say hello.

• Attention Juniors: There will be a Semi-Formal meeting on Thursday February 6th right after school in room 131. All are welcome. 

• Attention Seniors: There will be an organizational prom planning meeting TODAY in room 208 immediately after school. All seniors are invited to attend.

• The Port Jervis Youth Coalition will be selling Carnations for Valentine's Day during lunch periods beginning on Thursday, February 6th until they are sold out. First come, first serve. They will be delivered during first period on Valentine's Day, February 14. The carnations are $2 each or 3 for $5, cash only. 

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

• Let's kick off the month with some important reminders about respect and different types of respect:  

  • Self-Respect:

  • -Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you or makes you happy. - Robert Tew

  • -“If you want to be respected by others the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you. - Fyodor Dostoyevsky

  • -When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everyone will respect you. - Lao Tzu

  • -Self-respect is the noblest garment with which a man may clothe himself, the most elevating feeling with which the mind can be inspired. - Samuel Smiles (historian and author)

• Stock Market in room 255

• Math Enrichment in room 120

• Mock Trial in room 261

• Boys Volleyball will be in the HS gym tonight 2:30 - 4:00 

• 5:00 JV Girls Basketball & 6:30 Varsity Girls Basketball @ Beacon HS - bus leaves 3:15

• The Runnin’ Raiders competed Sunday Night at the Armory in NYC. Kaitlyn Batzel placed 9th in the 55m and 4th in the long jump. Ben Cilius and Xavian Joseph placed 4th and fifth in the shot put. Emannuel Roman placed 7th in the 55m. Ashur Allen placed 6th in the 55m and 9th in the 300m. Ashur set a new school record in the 300m. 

Tues (2/4)     BIRTHDAYS: 2/04 Julionna Redeye Alvarado

• Library CLOSED: periods 1, 3, ALL lunch periods, 6/7 (11:04-11:45), 8/9 (11:48-12:30) & 10

• Attention Juniors: There will be a Semi-Formal meeting on Thursday February 6th right after school in room 131. All are welcome. 

• Gaming Club in room 

• 4:45 JV Boys Basketball & Cheer vs Beacon City (HS Gym)

• 6:15 Varsity Boys Basketball & Cheer vs Beacon City (HS Gym)

• 6:00 Girls Varsity Wrestling vs multiple @ Minisink Valley HS - bus leaves 4:30

• 3:00 Bowling vs Newburgh @ Pat Tarsio Lanes - bus leaves 1:45

Wed (2/5)     BIRTHDAYS: 2/05 Meghan Lauture, Karla Ortiz, Gabriella Rosado

• Library CLOSED: periods 1, 3, ALL lunch periods, 6/7 (11:04-11:45), 8/9 (11:48-12:30) & 10 

• Attention Juniors: There will be a Semi-Formal meeting on Thursday February 6th right after school in room 131. All are welcome. 

• The PJYC is meeting Wednesday, 2/5 at 2:25pm in room 103

• Bible Club in room 115

• Math Enrichment in room 119

• Emergency Services Club in room ???

• 4:30 JV Girls Basketball & 6:00 Varsity Girls Basketball @ Middletown HS - bus leaves 3:15

• 4:30 JV Boys Basketball & 6:00 Varsity Boys Basketball @ Washingtonville HS - bus leaves 2:45

• 6:00 Varsity Wrestling vs New Paltz (HS Gym)

• 5:00 JV Wrestling vs New Paltz (HS Gym)

Thurs (2/6)     BIRTHDAYS: 2/6 none

• Attention Juniors: There will be a Semi-Formal meeting today right after school in room 131. All are welcome. 

• 6:00 Sophomore Info night in HS Auditorium

• Math Enrichment in room 114

• Mock Trial in room 261

• Art Club in room 116

• 4:30 JV Girls Basketball & 6:00 Varsity Girls Basketball @ Monticello HS - bus leaves 3:15

• 6:00 Varsity Wrestling @ Highland HS - bus leaves 3:30

• 3:00 Bowling vs Monroe-Woodbury @ Memory lanes - bus “W” leaves at dismissal

 Fri (2/7)   BIRTHDAYS: 2/7 none   

BIRTHDAYS OVER THE WEEKEND: 2/08 Kevin Mackerley 2/09 Adrien Sanchez, Brandon Borkenhagen 2/10 Shauna Kolstad, Sierra Kolstad, Charlotte Rivera, Nicholas Muller, Miguel Colon

• REMINDER: NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, February 10th

• Library CLOSED: periods 2, 3, 8/9 (open for lunch period 9) and 10

• 6:00 Indoor Track vs multiple @ West Point - bus leaves 4:00

CLUBS & MEETINGS:

• After-school Clubs

• Port Jervis City School District Indoor Community

• New School Team Name Information

• 2025 Extramural Volleyball Information

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SENIORS:

• All seniors going on the Universal trip need to select their roommates. Four people will be assigned to each room. Please sign up in the library on Monday, Jan. 27th-Tuesday, Jan. 28th when we get back from Regents week. All four roommates must be present to sign up for the room. Questions? See an advisor.

• There will be an organizational prom planning meeting on Monday, February 3rd in room 208 immediately after school. All seniors are invited to attend.

• PJHS General Scholarship Applications are due by February 1. Please stop in Guidance if you have any questions.

• Attention Seniors:  If you are requesting early dismissal for the 2nd semester please check the Guidance Senior Classroom for the Early Dismissal survey which was posted by Mrs. Oldham on Jan. 28, 2025.  Once you fill this out and we have your parents permission we can start the process towards your early release. 

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• 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

• Love Is Respect---Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month informationThe Orange County Arts Council will once again host its annual “The Arts Build Confidence Showcase” on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 10am to 3pm in the Center Court on the lower level of the Galleria at Crystal Run in Middletown. The event features an exhibit of Orange County High School student artwork, a digital display of elementary and middle school artwork, and performances by the high school theater groups. Come out and support the Port Jervis Art Department.   You don’t want to miss it!

• Congrats to PJHS Senior Gabrielle Polarski. She is the winner of the prestigious Scholastic Gold Key Art Award for her piece Lured into the Deep. She will be honored, and her artwork will be featured at an event at SUNY New Paltz on Feb. 7th, 2025. She also will move on to the National Scholastic Art Competition and compete against other Gold Key winners. 

• Congratulations to Dylan Fox on being named Class B Player of the Year and Coach Striharsky on being named Coach of the Year.. See the announcements for the link to the article https://midhudsonnews.com/2025/01/29/ports-fox-named-class-b-player-of-the-year-by-state-football-coaches/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIHYu5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXvnzau6ORBJ6YTUUqbk8zuOCJ_DOw6WrIC1e21ct7fVxv3nfblrt66MwA_aem_J7HLPlhIZZMVMTd1QbWylQ

• 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.