Monday, January 13, 2025

Today is an “A” Day

DATES TO REMEMBER:

1/20  Martin Luther King Jr Day - NO SCHOOL

1/21 - 1/24  Regents Week; ADK Winter Ecology Trip

1/29  Lunar New Year - NO SCHOOL

2/6 Sophomore Info Night

2/10 Superintendent Conference Day

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

​ATTENTION SENIORS...

• The DEADLINE for The CAP & GOWN and DIPLOMA order form link is TODAY.  

  • See Mrs. Schields in the Principal's office if you have any questions or have your $10 cash payment. For any additional questions, call me at 845-858-3100 ext. 1511 or email me at jschields@pjschools.org 

BIRTHDAYS: 1/13  Erika Colon

TODAY:  Mon (1/13)  

• The girls varsity wrestling team competed Friday and Saturday highlighted by Charlie Wylie being crowned an Eastern States champion. Wins were recorded by Kaleigh Polanis, Allie Carman, Amry Errico and Amber Blas.

• Winter Workouts for Girls Lacrosse will begin Wednesday, January 15 from 4:30-5:30 in the middle school gym. Equipment will be provided for you. All grades are welcome! 

• Seniors, Krispy Kreme orders are due January 16th. Check with your advisors if you need more order sheets or if you have your order all ready for submission.

• LE Regents Boot Camp in room 206

• Math Enrichment in room 120

• Mock Trial CANCELED

• English Regents Boot Camp in room 202

• Stock Market Club in room 255

• 4:30 JV Girls Basketball vs James I O’Neill (HS Gym)

• 6:00 Varsity Girls Basketball vs James I O’Neill (HS Gym)

• 6:00 Girls Varsity Wrestling vs multiple @ Chester Academy - bus leaves 4:15

Tues (1/14)  BIRTHDAYS: Camila Juarez, Lailah Juarez

• Library is CLOSED period 3 

• Winter Workouts for Girls Lacrosse will begin Wednesday, January 15 from 4:30-5:30 in the middle school gym. Equipment will be provided for you. All grades are welcome! 

• Seniors, Krispy Kreme orders will be due January 16th. Check with your advisors if you need more order sheets or if you have your order all ready for submission.

• 4:00 Varsity Wrestling Section IX Dual Championship vs multiple

• 3:00 Bowling vs Beacon @ Schneider’s Fishkill Bowl - bus leaves 1:30

Wed (1/15)  BIRTHDAYS: Christian Saninosencio

• Library is CLOSED period 3 

• Winter Workouts for Girls Lacrosse will begin TODAY January 15 from 4:30-5:30 in the middle school gym. Equipment will be provided for you. All grades are welcome! 

• Seniors, Krispy Kreme orders will be due January 16th. Check with your advisors if you need more order sheets or if you have your order all ready for submission.

• Bible Club in room 115

• Math Enrichment in room 119

• Emergency Services Club in room 103

• LE Regents Boot Camp in room 206

• GSA in guidance conference room

• 4:30 JV Girls Basketball vs Cornwall (HS Gym)

• 6:00 Varsity Girls Basketball vs Cornwall (HS Gym)

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

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

Thurs (1/16)  BIRTHDAYS: Andres Pacheco

• Seniors, Krispy Kreme orders are due TODAY!

• English Regents Boot Camp in room 212

• Math Enrichment in room 114

• Mock Trial in room 261

• 5:30 JV Girls Basketball vs Beacon (MS Gym)

• 5:30 Varsity Girls Basketball vs Beacon (HS Gym)

• 5:00 Girls Varsity Wrestling  @ Middletown HS - bus leaves 3:00

• 3:15 Bowling vs FDR @ Spins Bowl Poughkeepsie - bus leaves 1:30

Fri (1/17)  BIRTHDAYS OVER THE WEEKEND: 1/18 Maddox McCormick, Robert Culleny, Madison Dobbs

• 4:30 JV Boys Basketball & Cheer vs Goshen (HS Gym)

• 6:00 Varsity Boys Basketball & Cheer vs Goshen (HS Gym)

• 6:00 Varsity Wrestling vs multiple schools @ Chester academy - bus leaves 2:45

• 5:00 JV Wrestling vs multiple schools @ Chester Academy - bus leaves 2:45

• 6:00 Indoor Track @ West Point - bus leaves 3:45 

Sat (1/18)  

• Indoor Track Meet CANCELED

CLUBS & MEETINGS:

• After-school Clubs

• Port Jervis City School District Indoor Community

• The 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!

• 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.

• 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 January is Forgiveness.  Please wear PINK on Wednesdays to represent Forgiveness!

  • Forgiveness -  a conscious and deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you.

  • Here is the nomination form:  24-25 Character Education Nomination Form

Also, check out this month's flyer for useful information:  January 2025 Informational Flye