Monday, January 27, 2025

Today is a “B” Day

DATES TO REMEMBER:

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

BIRTHDAYS: 1/27 Lincoln DeGroat, Andrew Roberts

TODAY:  Mon (1/27)  

• LIBRARY Closings – CLOSED Today periods 2, 3, 7L, 8/9, 9L, 10

• Junior Semi-Formal Committee meeting will be held on Thursday January 30th right after school in room 131. All are welcome.

• 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. 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 2. Please stop in Guidance if you have any questions.

• Freshman Class meeting: TOMORROW–Tuesday 2:00 in room 205

• February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM).  Our community partner, FEARLESS!, will be here this week, January 27-31, to present to all students during PE classes on 'Relationships in the Digital Age".

  • 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 information

• 5:00 JV Boys Basketball @ Burke Catholic HS - bus leaves 3:45

• 6:30 Varsity Boys Basketball @ Burke Catholic HS - bus leaves 3:45

• Mock Trial in room 261

• Math Enrichment in room 120

• Stock Market Club in room 255

• 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. 

Tues (1/28)  

• Freshman Class meeting on Tuesday in room 205 right after school 2:00. All are welcome to attend.  Officers are strongly encouraged to attend.

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

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

• 6:00 Girls Varsity Wrestling vs multiple @ Liberty HS - bus leaves 4:00

• 6:00 Varsity Wrestling @ Red Hook HS - bus leaves 3:00

• 3:00 Bowling vs Saugerties @ Bowlers Club-Saugerties - bus leaves 1:30

• Gaming Club in room 104

Wed (1/29)   Lunar New Year - NO SCHOOL 

Thurs (1/30)  

• Junior Semi-Formal Committee meeting will be held TODAY right after school in room 131. All are welcome.

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

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

• 5:00 Varsity Girls Wrestling vs Central Valley (HS Gym)

• 3:00 Bowling vs James I O’Neill @ Memory Lanes - bus “W” leaves at dismissal

• Math Enrichment in room 114

• Mock Trial in room 261

Fri (1/31)  

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

• Varsity Wrestling at SRC Arena & Events Ctr, Syracuse, NY

Sat (2/1)  

• 7:00 AM Varsity Wrestling (Overnight Trip) @ SRC Arena & Events Ctr, Syracuse, NY

Sun (2/2)  

• 2:00 Indoor Track vs multiple @ Armory Track - bus leaves 11:30

CLUBS & MEETINGS:

• After-school Clubs

• Port Jervis City School District Indoor Community

• New School Team Name 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 2. Please stop in Guidance if you have any questions.

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM).  Our community partner, FEARLESS!, will be here this week, January 27-31, to present to all students during PE classes on 'Relationships in the Digital Age".

  • 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!

• 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 Flyer

• 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.