Friday, March 21, 2025

Today is an “A” Day

• ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:  Standby for an Important Cell Phone announcement from Mr. Lazzaro

As you may know, Governor Hochul has set forth an initiative to curtail cell phone usage among students. While the expectation has been that cell phones stay out of sight in instructional spaces at all times, we are going to be working toward enforcing this policy consistently. Teachers will remind students at the beginning of the period that cell phones are to be away. Students who have their cell phones out will be subject to progressive discipline.

Cell phones, as you know, are not only a distraction to student learning, they also have a negative impact on social-emotional connections and mental health. This effort will require not only the consistent enforcement of this expectation in the classrooms and in the school, but the support of our families. Our collective efforts will ultimately benefit our students.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. Thank you for all of your support as we work together to move our students forward.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

3/22 Mock Trial Competition

3/28 Annie Production at 7 PM

3/29 Annie Productions 2 PM & 7PM

3/30 Annie Production 2 PM

BIRTHDAYS TODAY:  3/21 Julia Anderson, Keaton Muller, Jeremiah Pagan

BIRTHDAYS OVER THE WEEKEND: 3/22 Lianna Williams, Matthew Patterson, Cody Van Dunk, Madyson Powell; 3/23 Nathaniel Layos, Amry Errico

TODAY:  Fri (3/21)  

• Seniors–$10 cash is due by April 1st for your cap & gown

• Don’t forget to pick up Tickets for Annie the Musical for next weekend. $8 advance sales!! 

Sat (3/22)  

• Mock Trial Competition

CLUBS & MEETINGS:

• After-school Clubs

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SENIORS:

• Attention Seniors: Cap & Gown payment of $10 cash is due by April 1st  to Mrs. Schields

• Seniors attending the senior trip: Please stop by the library to get your room assignments and chaperones, and to update your contact information before next Friday, March 28th.

• Attention Seniors: Quotes are due Friday the 21st by 2:00. They will not be accepted after that time. Any questions seen Mrs. Van Horn in room 104.

  • All Superlative winners Tuesday the 18th and Possibly Wednesday the 19th  we are doing photos in the courtyard 11th period. If you are free that period or have early release please come for your photo. If you are not free, see Mrs. Van Horn in room 104 and we can make a different arrangement. Also you can bring school appropriate props for what you won such as signs, devil horns, clown noses and so on. 

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• It's time to sign up for the spring Honor Flight. The Hudson Valley Honor Flight Mission 35 is on Saturday, April 12th. Please sign up on this Hudson Valley Honor Fight form. The form will remain open until April 4th. Permission slip in the main office and must be returned by Tuesday, April 8th to secure a seat on the bus to Stewart Airport.

• Three of our VEX Robotics teams competed at the Southern New York State  VEX Robotics Championship competition this past Sunday March 9th at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City NY. Our 9th grade team 32563C posted their best skills score of the season earning them 5th place, they also placed 5th in qualification matches. Our Middle School teams 32563D & 32563E placed 7th and 8th in qualification matches. Our 7th grade team 32563E received the Judges Award for their effort and perseverance during competition.

• We are excited to announce the students who have received GRAND PRIZE in ADAC’s 38th Annual Substance Use Prevention Poster and Essay Contest.

• Grand Prize Poster English Grades 7-12 - Damien Benson, Port Jervis High School

• Grand Prize Poster Spanish Grades 7-12 - Karys Acoveno, Port Jervis High School

• Grand Prize Digital Poster Spanish Grades 1-12 - Audrey Shannon, Port Jervis High School

• Lori Hulle Memorial Award - Sariyah Lebron, Port Jervis High School

• There will be English SAT review sessions Thursdays in room 202 from 2:30-3:30.  All juniors are welcome.  Please use the sign-up sheet each week at the door of room 202 if you are interested, so materials will be prepared for you.

• ATTENTION SOPHOMORES AND UPPER CLASSMEN: ORDER YOUR SCHOOL RING NOW!  Design a completely custom ring that captures extra-special memories and celebrates incredible achievements — in style. Use code GWPMETAL at checkout to TAKE up to $75 OFF their class jewelry. Use the following link to Jostens:   https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1053269/Port-Jervis-High-School/

• March is National Optimism Month!

Optimism refers to hopefulness or confidence about the future. It also means a belief in the success of something. 

• Optimistic people are generally content because of their persistent optimism

• Optimism has a positive effect on health, vitality, and ultimately, happiness.

• There is a cycle; optimism comes with benefits that make one happy, leading to more optimism!

Watch for members of the PJYC who will be spreading some OPTIMISM the week of March 10th!!

• Port Jervis City School District Indoor Community

• New School Team Name Information

• Ski & Snowboard for Free Flier

• Teen Events at the PJ Free Library

• March 2025 Student Resource Flyer

• The Character Trait of the month for March is Honesty~~the color is light blue.  Please wear your light blue for Honesty on Wednesdays!her 

• Honesty -  is not just about telling the truth; it’s about being real with yourself and others about who you are, what you want, and what you need to live your most authentic life.

• 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.

LATE BUSES: late buses run Monday through Friday. They depart from the middle school at 3:45 pm and again at 4:45. They are for students staying after school for school-related functions, and students must be issued a pass by their teacher or coach to ride the bus home.