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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Today is an “A” Day
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL on Monday, November 11th - Veterans Day
BIRTHDAYS TODAY: (11/6)
TODAY: Wed (11/6)
10:30 Varsity Cross Country @ Bear Mountain State Park - bus leaves 8:30
Senior portrait retakes in the Rubber Gym
Emergency Services Club in room 103
Math Enrichment in room 119
Bible Club in room 115
Science Olympiad in room 210
PJYC Coalition in room 103
There will be a Freshman meeting in room 205 at 2:15
Attention Bon Voyage Club members: Please check the club's Google Classroom for important information and a question to answer about the next meeting. Contact Ms. Bransfield for any questions.
The Sophomore Class is SELLING PIES from DeFilippis Bakery for Thanksgiving. Get your orders in by November 14.
SENIORS: There is a meeting TODAY, 11/6 at 2pm in the library regarding the Senior Class spring trip.
SENIOR PORTRAITS: Senior portrait retakes will be on NOVEMBER 6th.
UNDERCLASSMEN PICTURE MAKEUP DAY is on Friday, November 8th.
Please see the information below if you had your picture taken back on October 10th and need to see a preview.
Attention all students in grades 7-12: Boys and Girls Varsity bowling is back at Port Jervis!! Signups are now taking place on FamilyID.com. There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, November 7 right after school in Room 107.
JV and Varsity Wrestling sign ups are going on right now. Please stop down to the boys PE office and speak to Mr. Foley if you are interested or have any questions. Also don't forget to register on family ID." First day of practice is November 18th.
Indoor track sign ups are now open. First practice will be 11/18/24. If you have any questions, speak to Coach Wright in room 109.
Thurs (11/7)
Computer Tech Club in room 102
Art Club in room 116
Math Enrichment 2:25 - 2:55 room 114
The Sophomore Class is SELLING PIES from DeFilippis Bakery for Thanksgiving. Get your orders in by November 14.
Fri (11/8)
6:00 Varsity Football & Cheer vs Beacon at Glennette Field
Underclassmen Picture Makeup Day
The Sophomore Class is SELLING PIES from DeFilippis Bakery for Thanksgiving. Get your orders in by November 14.
Sat (11/9)
VEX Robotics scrimmage
Mon (11/11)
NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day
The Sophomore Class is SELLING PIES from DeFilippis Bakery for Thanksgiving. Get your orders in by November 14.
CLUBS & MEETINGS:
Emergency Service Club --Looking for dedicated members interested in: all kinds of emergency operations, emergency preparedness, community service and helping others. learn CPR, emergency medicine, fire, police and so much more! Meeting every Wednesday, 11/6 from 2:20 to 3:30- See Nurse Weinick for information.
Congratulations to the following students and staff for being nominated in the month of October for demonstrating outstanding character:
Courage: Bryce Shannon, GuiYu Jiang
Empathy: Mrs. Witherow, Ms. Collins, Mr. Koval, Ernesto Torres, Clarens Desravines, Olivia Miller Coerts, Jamia Artis, Nurse Weinick, Thomas Caputo
Forgiveness: Destiny Murphy, Shawn Jiang, Jeremy Drye
Friendship: Richard Oppelt, Marie Kennedy, Magdalena Presto, Victoria Cross, Izabella Payne, Chase Burton, Emmanuel Roman, Izzbella Gibson, Jacob Cross, Jamel Little, Kaylee Savino, Emma Innella, Mrs. Sauschuck, Mrs. Bloodgood, Kaylee Savino, Mrs. Gunderman, Kenna Dunning, Juliana Bosko
Gratitude: Thomas Andriac, Mrs. Lefberg
Honesty: Delilah Allen, Ms. Gulla, Mckenzie Haas
Mindfulness: Vanesa Valiente, Audrey Shannon, Joseph Cheshire, Jessica Sang, Julia Bosque, James Dolan, Audrey Shannon
Perseverance: Daniel Benson, Aron Trujillo Castillo, Jaylynn Reiff, Mrs. Centauro
Respect: Carroll Dolshun, Xander Caston, Abigael Sanchez, Nathaniel Layos
Responsibility: Brielle Rene, Julian Jacob, Sarah Grant, Crisairy Cabrera, Xandra Eliason, Justin Rivera, Lillyanna Conklin, Josh Mursalin, Shane Seeger, Gabe Torres, Ishmael Gill, Kameron Knesel
Varsity Club meeting is on Wednesday, November 13th in the library.
As of November 4th, the cafeteria will close at 7:28 am sharp. Breakfast will be served up until 7:28. Get your food first, then visit with your friends.
The Student Council will be holding the Fund the Feast Gobble 'till you Wobble donation drive (formally Coins for a Cause during Spirit Week). With this epic battle of the first-period classes, students who collect the most money will win a bagel party for their class.
Rules:
The Student Council officers will bring a container to the first-period teacher and one will be placed in the library
Classes can collect bills and change.
The class with the most money will win a bagel party. Money will be calculated per student, so smaller classes have just the same chance of winning as larger ones.
Dates to collect are November 4-November 13th the party will be the following week.
All proceeds collected will go to the Thanksgiving Turkey Baskets.
2024 Halloween parade winners
First place: Tow Mater and Lightning McQueen from "Cars"
Second place: the Big Wizard of Oz group
Tie for third: the SpongeBob group and the Dungeons & Dragon Character group
Honorable mention: the grannies and their old man
JV and Varsity Wrestling sign ups are going on right now. Please stop down to the boys PE office and speak to Mr. Foley if you are interested or have any questions. Also don't forget to register on family ID." First day of practice is November 18th.
Varsity Club meeting on Wednesday, November 13th from 2:00-2:30pm
Emergency Service Club --Looking for dedicated members who are interested in: all kinds of emergency operations, emergency preparedness, community service and helping others. learn CPR, emergency medicine, fire , police and so much more! Meeting every Wednesday from 2:20 to 3:30- See Nurse Weinick for information
The PJYC---Port Jervis Youth Coalition--- is a group of PJHS students with the mission to guide our peers to wellness and encourage respect in order to reduce the use of substances by educating each other to improve the environment of our school community. Join us for our next meeting, Wednesday, November 6th at 2:25pm in room 103.
Come join the Science Olympiad team! We meet in room 210 on Wednesdays. 25 events. Claim your event or events now! Bring your crew. See Mr. Koenig for more information.
SENIOR PORTRAITS: Senior portrait retakes will be on NOVEMBER 6th. If you need a retake OR still need your photo taken, this is the last chance to be included in the 2025 Senior section of the Yearbook. There is no cost for the initial sitting, however, if you have already had a photo sitting and wish to have your pictures retaken, there is a retake fee of $10. To schedule go to: https://myschedule.lorsstudio.com/accounts/login/ Use your last name as the username and your student ID # (found in PowerSchool or on your progress report) as the password, to schedule a time.
November 8th is underclassmen picture makeup day
There will be a trip to Broadway to see the musical The Outsiders this spring, all students are invited!
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025 Showtime 1:00 PM
Location: Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W 45th Street, New York, NY 10036
Time: We will depart from the HS at 8:00 AM and return at approximately 6:00 PM
Cost: $120.00 Cash, Check or Money Order made out to GSA due by December 1st includes ticket and transportation via Leprechaun buses (these buses have AC and usb charging ports). If it is easier, you can pay for your ticket in two $60 payments or three $40 payments.
Permission forms are in the guidance office, any questions ask Ms. Oldham in Guidance!
Are you interested in joining the Girls Lacrosse team this coming Spring? Please fill out the google form found on the announcements. Girl's Lacrosse
Ski and Snowboard Club information sheets are now available in the main office. Any questions or if you are a potential new member, please contact Mr. Kowal (pkowal@pjschools.org) at the middle school.
ATTENTION SENIORS: Senior packets will be handed out in your English Classes. Please pay attention to the due dates for the parent ads, siblings, friends then & now, and baby pictures. Any questions see Mrs. Van Horn in room 104.
Port Jervis Mock Trial meets every Monday in room 261 (formerly 311). Mock Trial is a competition in which students argue a legal case against other schools before a New York state judge. It is the perfect activity for anyone interested in the law, debate, or public speaking. New members are always welcome. Please see Mr. Dunleavy or Nurse Weinick for more information.
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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 $70 plus tax.
The price will go to $75 on November 2nd.
Any questions see Mrs. Van Horn in room 104.
Character Ed: The Character Trait of the Month for November is Gratitude!
~~Wear blue on Wednesdays for Gratitude!
Research shows that making a list of things you are grateful for on a daily basis increases our feelings of positivity and hopefulness. Give it a try!
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