Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Today is a “A” Day

BIRTHDAYS: 10/16 Lilyanna Conklin, Jinzel Fox, Ishmael Gil

TODAY:  Wed (10/16)

• 5:30 Varsity Cross Country @ Camp Reimagined - bus leaves 3:15

• 6:00 Varsity Girls Soccer vs Middletown (Chase Field)

• 4:15 JV Girls Soccer @ Middletown HS - bus leaves 3:00

• 9:00AM Girls Varsity Tennis @ Goshen Sports Complex - bus leaves 7:15

• Progress reports will be distributed during first period today. 

• PJHS Music Dept and Drama Club presents Halloween Cabaret in Concert tomorrow night at 6pm in the Auditorium. This event is free. Come out and enjoy the show!

• Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Soccer team on their 6-0 win over Fallsburg last night. Goals were scored by Marlee Prespare (2), Mia Leeper (2), Julia Anderson and Karys Acoveno. Assists were made by Mia Leeper, Yailyn Gonzalez, Ni’ya Drake, Lia Fox, Kaitlyn Batzel and Julia Anderson. Peyton Brown had 2 saves in goal. Come out tonight to support the Varsity Girls Soccer Team as they take on Middletown for Senior Night at 6 PM on Chase Field. Tonight we will be honoring:  Karys Acoveno, Julia Anderson, Ni'ya Drake, Yailyn Gonzalez, Samantha Maillet, Elia Trujillo Castillo.  Senior Ceremonies will take place before the game at 5:45 PM. We hope to see you all there!

• The Hudson Valley Honor Flight is this Saturday, October 19th. Permission slip due TODAY!

• 2:20 - 3:30 Emergency Service Club *See nurse for room #

• 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

• There will be a GSA meeting tomorrow Wednesday, October 16th after school in the HS guidance office.

• Rotary Interact will meet Thursday, 10/17 at 2:15 in the Cafe–all are welcome!

• 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.  

Thurs (10/17)

• 4:30 JV Football & Cheer @ Valley Central HS - bus leaves 2:15

• 4:15 JV Boys Soccer vs SS Seward (Chase Field)

• Pizza @ DECA School Store EVERY THURSDAY.  $2.50 a slice. 

Fri (10/18)

• 4:30 Varsity Girls Soccer @ Marlboro HS - bus leaves 2:15

• 3:15 Varsity Girls Tennis @ Monticello HS - bus leaves 2:15

• 6:00 Varsity Volleyball @ James O’Neill HS - bus leaves 2:30

• 4:30 JV Volleyball @ James O’Neill HS - bus leaves 2:30

Sat (10/19)

• 1:00 Varsity Football & Cheer @ Saugerties HS - bus leaves 9:30 AM

• 10:00 AM Varsity Volleyball vs Warwick (HS Gym)

CLUBS & MEETINGS:

• After-school Clubs

• 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 question see Mrs. Van Horn in room 104. 

• A lunchtime popcorn sale sponsored by the SADD Club will be on Wednesday, October 23 in support of the county wide Red Ribbon Week. $1 per bag with all proceeds to benefit the Class of 2025 Senior Big Prize Giveaway Graduation Party.   SADD Contracts for Life will also be available for all students to take home, discuss with their family, and return to school. 

• Attention Youth in Government members! Our first event in Minisink will be held on 

• Friday, October 18th. Please check the YIG Google Classroom for information and the permission slip. If you need a paper copy of the form, please see Mrs. Piscitelli OR pick one up in the main office vestibule.  Questions? See or email an advisor. Permission slips will be due no later than 2pm on Tuesday, October 15th.

• Due to several scheduling conflicts, Senior Information Night will be rescheduled to the same night as Financial Aid Night,  Thursday, October 24th.  The Senior Information Portion of this evening will run from 5:30PM-6:15PM in the HS auditorium and the Financial Aid Information will be presented immediately following from 6:15-7:00PM.

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• DECA School store is now OPEN! Hours: M - F 2:00 - 2:45 PM

  • 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.

• Yearbooks are now on sale! Go To: buytheyearbook.com

• Enter Code: 724252  They are $70 plus tax. 

• The price will go to $75 November 2nd. 

• Any questions see Mrs. Van Horn in room 104.

October Student Resource Flyer

• Character Ed: The Character Trait of the Month for October is Mindfulness.

  • Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present~~aware of what we are doing and how our body feels.

• Please wear Purple on Wednesdays to represent Mindfulness!

• If you would like to nominate someone for showing mindfulness, or any of the 10 character traits, use this form: PJHS Character Education Nomination Form or stop in guidance to fill out a paper nomination form.