Announcements 6-8-2023

PORT JERVIS HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Today is an “B” Day

CLICK HERE FOR THE JUNE 2023 REGENTS SCHEDULE

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• TODAY:

  • Congratulations to Mikaela Murphy on receiving the Orange County Youth Executive's Award.  She is attending the luncheon and ceremony @ SUNY Orange today.

  • THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED ALL DAY TODAY.

  • Due to the ongoing poor air quality, Chalk the Walk for Pride Month is canceled. HOWEVER, the Pride Month Party hosted by the GSA and the Equals Movement is still going on after school today in room 132 from 2:30-3:30. See you there!

  • Sports Physicals will be available from 730 to 9- See the nurse to sign up.

  • Art Club Summer Sendoff ParTay: Artists say farewell to the school year  with a party that includes food, artmaking and hanging packing tape figure Fentebec......see you in 116 from 2:15-3:30.  Additional food and drinks welcome.

  • 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.

  • There will be a Cross Country meeting for those interested in joining this upcoming fall season today at 2:20 in the rubber gym. 

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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Starting next Monday, June 12th Mr. Papertsian will be doing a spring tennis conditioning program for boys and girls grades 9-11.  It is open for anyone interested in playing tennis next school year.  Equipment will be provided. The activity will be conducted at the high school tennis courts from 3:20-4:20 and will run for five sessions (June 12-17).

• 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

  • 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.

• Earth Science Review

• Anyone who purchased or would like to purchase a yearbook (Bring a check made out to Yearbook or cash for $80) 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.

• 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.