June 5, 2023

PORT JERVIS HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday, June 5, 2023

Today is an “A” Day

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• BIRTHDAYS: Alisha Castelonia, Mackenzie Caston, Zaiah Denis, Aiden Rivera & Johnny Tapia Mejia

• TODAY:

  • THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED TODAY PERIOD 9.

  • Junior Class needs volunteers  to help sell water and other concessions at High School Graduation on Friday, June 23rd. We need donations of time, water, and snacks. See Class of 2024 Google Classroom for details.

  • CLICK HERE FOR THE REGENTS SCHEDULE

  • The HS PTSA is looking to fill officer seats for the 2023-24 year and to email hsptsa@pjschools.org  no later than next Friday, June 9th

  • Anyone who purchased or would like to purchase a yearbook, please come to room 104 and pick up your Yearbook. Mrs. Van Horn will be there Pers. 1,2,4,5,6 and after school.

  • June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month.  Across the globe, various events are held during June to recognize the influence LGBTQ+ individuals have had around the world. Pride month is an opportunity to peacefully protest and raise political awareness of current issues facing the LGBTQ+ community. Although attitudes and injustice still remain, the LGBTQ+ community has come a long way and by celebrating Pride Month we continue to raise awareness, improve societal attitudes and encourage inclusiveness. The rainbow flag is an international symbol for LGBTQ+ pride.  It can be seen flying proudly all around the world in support of Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community as a whole. #Pride2023

  • Volunteers Needed! Seeking volunteers to help with the annual PBA Foot Chase in the Watershed Park, Saturday 3 June, 7:30-10:30 am. We need help with all sorts of tasks, from distributing timing chips to directing participants and traffic. Meet at P2 (Kolmar Lot) at 7:30am (or whenever you can make it!)

  • There will be a mandatory meeting for any girls currently in 7th-11th grade who are interested in playing Modified, JV or Varsity soccer next school year. The meeting will be on Wednesday, June 7th at 2:20 pm in the cafeteria.

  • Gaming Club/ESports after school in room 104 

  • Girls' Basketball Intramurals 3:00-4:30 pm in the High School Gym. Intramurals will take place on the following dates: 6/5, and 6/6. Any girl interested in attending, please see Mrs. Gunderman in room 201 for an informational flier.

  • Come watch the WORLD'S LARGEST local Soap Box Derby held here in Port Jervis on Sussex Street on Sunday, June 11. Racing begins early that morning and goes until mid-afternoon.  Drivers - keep checking on your report time for that morning.

  • The GSA and the Equals Movement are collaborating to celebrate Pride Month. Join us on Thursday to Chalk the Walk during your lunch periods. There will also be a Pride Month Party Thursday after school in room 132 from 2:30-3:30pm. There will be light refreshments, music, and arts and crafts. All are welcome. See you there!

•  WEEKLY HAPPENINGS:

• Monday:

  • Math Enrichment room 208 2:30-3 

  • Regents Test Prep (Math) Test Center 2:30-3

  • Study Support /Homework Help room 310 2:30-3

  • 10th Grade Global Regents room 108 2:30-3 May 15, 22 and June 5.

  • Gaming Club/ESports after school in room 104 

• Tuesday:

  • Geometry Regents Review room 105 2:30-3:30

  • Regents Test Prep (LE/US) Test Center 2:30-3 

  • English Enrichment room 201 2:30-3

  • Study Support /Homework Help room 310 2:30-3

  • Stock  Market Club after school in Room 303

  • Gaming Club/ESports after school in room 104 

• Wednesday:

  • Physics Regents Review room 210 2:30-3:30

  • Math Enrichment room 105 2:30-3

  • Earth Science Regents Review room 211 at 2:30

  • Study Support /Homework Help room 310 2:30-3

  • Regents Test Prep (Math) Test Center 2:30-3

  • English Enrichment room 202 2:30-3 

  • Chess Club!  Room 311  

  • Emergency Services Club 2:30 to 3:30 in room 140

  • Let's see your RAINBOWS on Wednesdays to represent perseverance!

• Thursday:

  • Math Enrichment room 106/107 2:30-3

  • Living Environment Enrichment room 206 2:30 - 3:30

  • Study Support /Homework Help room 310 2:30-3

  • Regents Test Prep (LE/US) 2:30-3 Test Center

  • 10th Grade Global Regents room 100 2:30-3 May 11, 18 and June 8

• Friday:

  • Study Support /Homework Help room 211 2:30-3

• Chemistry Regents Review: All after school review sessions are scheduled to be in room 311, starting at 2:15 and will end when the last student leaves. Come prepared with your practice test, answer sheet, calculator, reference tables, and questions. It is important that you try your best to answer the questions that we are going over before the review session. Note that your teacher also has free periods during the day and will be able to stay after school most Tuesdays and Thursdays. Regents Exams begin on Wednesday, June 14. There will likely be review sessions on June 14, June 15, and June 16. The time and content of those review sessions will be revealed at a later date.

• Girls' Basketball Intramurals 3:00-4:30 pm in the High School Gym. Intramurals will take place on the following dates:6/6. Any girl interested in attending, please see Mrs. Gunderman in room 201 for an informational flier.

• Seniors - The Guy Perkowski Blue Collar Scholarship, The Matthew O'Brien Memorial Scholarship, and The Masonic War Veterans Beth-El Post #29 Scholarship have all been added to Naviance and your Senior Guidance Google Classroom. Scholarships will continue to be posted as they are received. Please apply!

• FEARLESS! is taking applications for their 12th annual Summer Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA).  The free, in-person week-long program aims to empower students entering grades 9-12 to learn about racism, bullying, gender oppression, the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, and building solutions for change. Submissions Due: Friday, June 23, 2023

WHEN:  July 24- July 28 |  - Port Jervis Recreational Center, 135 Pike Street 

Students will receive:

• 30 Hours of Community Service, $50 Stipend *new this year, A Letter of Recommendation

Electronic applications are available on their website (https://fearlesshv.org/news-events/upcoming-events/syla.html). Paper applications are available in the guidance office or in your grade level guidance google classroom. See Mrs. Grismer for questions. She will also collect the applications and send them to Fearless!

• Yearbooks: Yearbooks can no longer be purchased on-line. Bring a check made out to Yearbook or cash for $80 to Mrs. Van Horn in room 104. They are on sale till the end of the school year. 

• Do you want a quiet place to eat your lunch? The following rooms are available for students to go to during their lunch period. Period 6-room 131, period 7-A Day-Auditorium, B Day-guidance conference & period 8 room 103.

• Any student who will be driving to school needs to come to the AP's office and pick up an application for a parking permit.  If you have previously received one you do not need to apply for a new one.  Please make sure to display your permit in the bottom of your back window on the driver side.  Stop by the Assistant Principal's office and see Mrs. Sauschuck for an application.