Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Today is a “A” Day
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BIRTHDAYS: Ashur Allen & Mikayla Sobolewski
SPORTS:
HOME: NONE
AWAY: Varsity Tennis @ O’Neill 4pm
TODAY:
Prom tickets will go on sale May 20 before and after school. Any date who is not a PJHS senior must be approved before you can buy your tickets.
You must see Mrs. Sauschuck in the AP's office to pick up a form.
Get your form AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (they should be available this week). It can take a long time to get approval. If you wait until the last minute, you probably won't get a ticket.
You do not need a form if 1) you are not bringing a date or 2) you and your date are both PJHS seniors.
The Runnin’ Raiders competed against Sullivan West yesterday at home. The girls came up a little short and the boys secured their fourth win of the season. Both teams are currently 4-3 on the season. Kaitlyn Batzel won the long jump and broke the school record in the process. Our other top performers were: Tino Proscia (1st long, high, 100), Emmanuel Roman (2nd 100 & 200m), Makenna Williams (1st 100, 2nd 400), Savannah Mioglionico (1st 100h & 400h), Aniyah Green (2nd 100h & long), Dorien Belice (1st shot & discus), TJ Fergus (1st triple, 2nd 110h & 400h), Josiah Welch (1st 200, 3rd 100), Ashur Allen (1st 400), Brielle Rene (1st discus, 3rd shot), Shane Seger (2nd 800, 3rd 3200), Bryce Shannon (2nd 1600), Samantha Maillet (2nd 1500), Alexa Bennett (3rd discus), Allison Carman (2nd 800). The boys 4x100 relay (Roman, Welch, Allen, Proscia) placed first. The girls 4x100 relay (Batzel, Williams, Delilah Allen, Mioglionico) placed first. The boys 4x400 relay (Allen, Alcantara, Roman, Welch) also placed first. Our next meet is Wednesday.
TOMORROW:
Spring Sports Senior Night:
Spring Track - Wednesday, May 8th vs Liberty and Eldred at 4:15PM
ATTENTION SENIORS: Wear your college spirit wear Wednesday, May 15th for College Commitment Day
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH:
Mental Health Awareness Month: You can make a difference. A small act of kindness can go a long way in helping others and can also improve your own well-being. Smiles, active listening, and showing empathy can make a difference for someone! Step out of your comfort zone and make someone's day with a kind word or gesture. It doesn’t take much! #TakeAMentalHealthMoment You are NOT alone
ADAC is having a Mental Health Awareness Scavenger Hunt for prizes! Please see the bulletin board outside the library. Winners will be drawn on May 31st!
1. Take a question form from the basket on the shelf below the bulletin board.
2. Fill in all the answers using the HINTS provided on the form---all hints are located somewhere on the bulletin board.
3. Put your completed answer sheet in the drop box located in the library.
WEEKLY HAPPENINGS:
Daily:
DECA School Store is Open, Mon - Fri, 2:15 - 3:15 PM
Monday
Tuesday:
Science Olympiad Team room 210
Stock Market Club room 303
Gaming Club 2:30pm, Rm 104
Wednesday:
Emergency Service Club 2:30 to 3:30 in room 103!
Chess Club after school in room 311
The Character Trait for the month of May is Responsibility. Please join us in wearing GREEN on Wednesdays in May for Responsibility. Responsibility - the state or fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management. -You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.~Jim Rohn~
Thursday:
Pizza at the DECA School Store $2.50 a slice.
Esports - 2:30pm, room 104
The Port Jervis Rotary Club is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. Sophomores Savannah Mioglionico and Gia DeFilippis will be representing Port Jervis at the 2024 Rotary Youth Leadership conference at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh from July 7 – 11, 2024. Thank you ladies for your dedication to your academics and leadership.
ATTENTION SENIOR ATHLETES: Invitations for the Senior Athlete Awards Banquet have been mailed to Senior Athletes. The banquet will be held on Wednesday, June 12th at 6:00PM at the Erie Trackside. The RSVP and payment are due to be returned to Karen Howard in the Athletic Department by Friday, May 24th. If you did not receive your invitation by mail or need a new form, please stop by and pick one up as soon as possible.
Football Cheerleading Tryouts: Mon. May 20th- Wed. May 22nd, High School Gym, 3-5:30pm, Sign up on the door of Mr. Gass’ Office.
The PJYC (Port Jervis Youth Coalition) is meeting Monday, May 13th, in room 103 at 2:15pm. New members are invited---join us to learn more about what we do to help reduce substance use and encourage mental health and kindness throughout the school!
The FRESHMAN CLASS is SELLING COOKIE DOUGH!!! See a student to place an order, or use this link to support the Class of 2027 or an individual student. https://app.launchfundraising.com/productFundraiserHome/fundraiser/FDV9F7
Earth Science Review Schedule EXAM - Thursday - June 20 - 8:00-11:00 am:
Wednesday, May 8th, 2:30- 3:15, Topographic Maps, Cioffi 210
Wednesday, May 15th, 2:30- 3:15, Rocks and Minerals, Cioffi 210
Wednesday, May 22th, 2:30- 3:15, Dynamic Crust, Koenig 210
Wednesday, May 29th, 2:30- 3:15, Geotime, Koenig 210
Monday, June 3rd, 2:30 - 3:30, Lab Practical, Koval 210
Wednesday, June 5th, 2:30 - 3:30, Astronomy, Koval 210
Wednesday, June 12th, 2:30 - 3:30, Final Review, Koval 210
After School Living Environment Review: Mrs. Langlitz will be staying after school for regents review on Wednesdays, starting May 1st, from 2:25-3:25. During each (optional) after-school session, we will review important content and work through practice questions to prepare for the June 2024 Living Environment Regents, according to the schedule below. Living Environment Regents Exam Date: Friday, June 14th. Below is the schedule of topics for each of the 7 sessions
ATTENTION all Character Education Prize Patrol Certificate recipients: Don't forget to use your school store certificates for a slice of pizza on Thursdays or $2 worth of items!
Attention all candidates for the Seal of Biliteracy: Please check the Google Classroom for the sign-up schedule for your next meeting with Mrs Fedorick, this is mandatory- thank you!
Port Jervis High School seeks a Derby Car driver to represent it at the June 9th Soap Box Derby held in Port Jervis. There is no cost as the school will pay for your registration. See Mr. Koenig in room 210 after school for more details.
Firemen's Inspection Parade Participation Invitation: Please see the attached letter from the PJFD Secretary William Werner inviting Port Jervis Schools to participate in this year's parade. This is for ALL CLUBS, ACTIVITIES, TEAMS, ATHLETES, AND GROUPS and their advisors and coaches. The parade will be held on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 and the line-up is at 1 pm at the HS. Please use this Google form to let us know if you will be attending: https://forms.gle/MAa2hqMqQzTpL6xZ9
The Port Jervis Youth Coalition (PJYC) wants everyone to have the vape quitting text line:
Text QUIT to 47848, Remember "The only flavored air that you should share!"---Airheads!!
HS Yearbook!! To buy online go to: buytheyearbook.com, Enter Code: 717035 Or pick up a form in the front office or room 104 Please click for more info!
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.