November 17, 2022

Port Jervis High School Announcements 11/17/2022

PORT JERVIS HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday, November 17, 2022 

Today is a “B” Day

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• BIRTHDAYS: Brandon Erans & Connor Kelley

• TODAY: 

  • Seniors, Baby Pictures, Friends Then and Now, and Siblings Pictures are due Friday November 18th by 2:12. Bring them to room 104 or hand them into the front office. This is the final deadline and they will not be accepted after the 18th.

  • SENIOR TRIP INFORMATION: There will be an online google meet on Thursday Nov 17 at 8pm.  Link will be posted in the class of 2023 google classroom, NOT the guidance google classroom.

  • ART CLUB will meet TODAY in 116 from 2:15-3:30.  We will be painting!  Bob Ross type paint along or do your own thing. New members are always welcome. Ms. Maloney.

  • There are only 4 spots remaining for this year's Ski & Snowboard Club. If you are still interested in joining you need to purchase your Ski or Snowboard package ASAP to reserve your spot. Any Questions, See Mr.  Kowal.

• TOMORROW:

  • To Purchase tickets to Friday afternoons regional game at Arlington High School please go to the following link: https://gofan.co/app/events/788319?schoolId=NYSPHSAA1

  • Attention Sophomores: Please make sure you pick up your pickle orders after school today, at the concession stand.

• Attention Sophomores your pickles will be available for pickup at the concession stand on Friday 11/18, please pick them up by the end of the day.

• The next meeting of the PJYC (Port Jervis Youth Coalition) is Monday, 11/28 at 2:15pm in room 103~~new and existing members are welcome!

• The Science Olympiad Team meets on Tuesdays in Room 210. Come claim your event or events! First come, first serve. Events cover life science, chemistry, earth science, environmental science, physics and engineering. See Mr. Koenig or your science teacher for more details.

• The Character Trait of the Month for November is Gratitude!  Wear blue this month every Wednesday for Gratitude!

"When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in."

-Kristin Armstrong

• ATTENTION ALL SENIORS:  Parent Ads are DUE 12/23/22.  All pictures and Ads can be handed into Mrs. Van Horn in room 104 or the front office.

• Are you an adventurous student? Do you like snow, skiing, snowshoeing, and exploring new ecosystems, are you an upper level science student? If so, the Winter Ecology Trip is for you! Dats are: 1/24-1/28 and permission slips and itineraries are posted outside of room 209.   Deposits and permission slips will be accepted until the trip is full. See Mrs. Stankunas if you have any questions.

• Cooking Club: The sign up sheet is outside of room 103. Please sign up during your guided learning or lunch. Have any questions? Contact the club president Mikaela M., vice president Karlee Acevedo or Mrs. Coalla via email. A google classroom will be created. 

• The indoor track sign-up sheet is posted in room 109. Speak to Coach Wright if you have any questions.

• Yearbooks on sale now…Order online or from Mrs. Van Horn in room 104…Forms are also available in the front office. Go To: buytheyearbook.com Enter Code:707739 **November 1st  Thanksgiving Yearbook Sale. $70 till November 30th**

• BOYS BASKETBALL INTRAMURALS: Wednesdays and Thursdays through November, high school boy’s basketball open gyms. Located at the ASK gym. Doors open at 6pm and end at 8pm. Random teams selected, all high school boys invited.

• All students are invited to stop by Chess Club  after school every Wednesday in room 311. Whether you are a grandmaster or just looking to learn about one of the world's oldest games, your presence is welcome.

• SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:

  • NYS PTA Jenkins Memorial Scholarship application for HS Seniors who will pursue a degree in education is now available on the NYS PTA website. https://nyspta.org/home/pta-leaders/awards-and-recognitions/jenkins-scholarship/ All applications must be postmarked or submitted electronically by DEC. 15, 2022.

  • The Youth Humanitarian Award in Memory of Stanley Marcus is now available to Juniors and Seniors. This $250 scholarship is for students who display humanitarian principles by word and deed.  Mailed applications must be postmarked by Jan. 31, 2023.  Please see the link: https://nyspta.org/home/pta-leaders/awards-and-recognitions/youth-humanitarian-award/

• 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.

• DECA School Store Open!!! Come down and check us out!  Hours;  Right after school Mon - Friday 2:15 to 3:30.  See you there!!! Pizza Thursday  $2.50 per slice.

• 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.