Today is an “A” Day
DATES TO REMEMBER:
3/7 Sojourner Truth Awards
3/14 SUNY Orange Field Trip (8:30-2:00)
3/15 Junior Semi Formal
3/22 Mock Trial Competition
BIRTHDAYS TODAY: 3/7 Cole Oostwegel, Anthony Theodore, Chiara Theodore, Isabella Theodore, Olivia Trotta, Thomas Kanoff
BIRTHDAYS OVER THE WEEKEND: 3/8 Mason Oldham, Fae Brinckerhoff, Evalina Kraycer; 3/9 Killian Case
TODAY: Fri (3/7)
The Emergency Service Club will be hosting the Port Jervis Fire Department and present a demonstration on victim extrication utilizing a 3 in 1 mechanical advantage lowering system. They will be in front of the school on Wednesday March 12 from about 2:30 pm until 3:30
Any boy interested in playing Varsity Tennis this spring should sign up on Family ID or on the sheet by the AD's office.
Girls Golf Sign ups are going on now. If any girl is interested in signing up for the girls golf season please see Mr. Foley down in the PE office or sign up on family id. There will be a Girls Golf Meeting on March 14th at 2:30 in the Rubber gym.
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/
Jostens will be in school to take orders and measurements on MARCH 11.
CLUBS & MEETINGS:
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SENIORS:
Attention Seniors: Cap & Gown payment of $10 cash is due by April 1st to Mrs. Schields
Any senior going on the Orlando Trip must see the nurse to pick up a mandatory medication form. This form must be returned at the parent meeting March 13. Contact the Nurse or Senior class advisor for more information.
Attention Seniors: Senior quotes are in your senior google classroom. They are due by March 21st. They will not be accepted after that date. Any question see Mrs. Van Horn in room 104.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JUNIORS:
Attention Juniors!
Juniors may purchase tickets to the Semi-Formal after school from Miss Gibson in room 131 from February 24th-March 7th. Tickets are $75 per person. The Semi-Formal is March 15th from 6-9pm at the Best Western in Matamoras.
PM BOCES juniors may purchase tickets 2nd-period from Miss Gibson in room 131
If your date is NOT a junior, please obtain a special permission form from Mrs. Sauschuck, fill it out, and return it to Mrs. Sauschuck by February 28th, NO LATE FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED! You may NOT purchase your date's ticket until they are approved.
Juniors may not purchase tickets if they are NOT in good standing. You must check with Miss Gibson before buying a ticket.
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
There will be English SAT review sessions Thursdays TODAY 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.
Lacrosse tryouts will begin on March 17, make sure to sign up on Family ID.
Attention all Seal of Biliteracy candidates. Please check the Google Classroom for an important announcement and email Mrs. Fedorick if you have any questions or issues.
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/
Jostens will be in school to take orders and measurements on MARCH 11.
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!!
Girls Golf Sign ups are going on now. If any girl is interested in signing up for the girls golf season please see Mr. Foley down in the PE office or sign up on family id. There will be a Girls Golf Meeting on March 14th at 2:30 in the Rubber gym.
Softball workouts will be in the middle school gym from 6-7:30pm on the following dates:
February 3rd, 5th, & 10th
March 3rd, 5th, 10th, & 12th
First day of softball tryouts will be March 17th with time and location to be determined!
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.