October 19, 2023

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Today is a “B” Day

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• BIRTHDAYS: Avari Elder

• SPORTS: 

  • HOME: JV Football vs. Beacon 5:30pm

• TODAY:

  • ATTENTION SENIORS: BABY PICTURES, SENIOR SIBLINGS,  FRIENDS THEN & NOW ARE ALL DUE IN ROOM 104 OR THE FRONT OFFICE BY NOVEMBER 17TH.

  • SUNY Orange will be visiting the counseling office from 11-1 for an instant admissions event.  All seniors who are interested in applying to SUNY Orange should sign up for this free event in the guidance office. Seniors can apply for free and get admitted instantly.

  • All Youth In Government members who turned in permission forms and are going to Minisink on Friday are reminded that you will need to bring your lunch with you. Check the GoogleClassroom for more information.

  • Pizza at the DECA School Store $2.50 a slice.

  • After School Math Enrichment 2:30-3, room 105 

  • Art Club will meet from 2:25-3:30.  New members are always welcome!  Ms. Maloney Rm 116

  • COLLEGE VISITS: University of Albany 10/19 at 12:45pm

  • There will be an English PSAT practice session in room 202 from 2:30-4:30 on Monday 10/23/23 for anyone who is interested.  Students may arrive late or leave early to suit their schedules.

• WEEKLY HAPPENINGS:

  • Daily:

    • DECA School Store is Open, Mon - Fri,  2:15 - 4:00 PM

  • Monday

    • Esports temporarily moved to Thursdays beginning Oct 26 thru Nov 16. 

    • After Thanksgiving it will return to Mondays.

    • High School Intramural Boys Basketball in the ASK gym 7-9pm

    • After School Math Enrichment 2:30-3, room 208

  • Tuesday: 

    • High School Intramural Boys Basketball in the ASK gym 7-9pm

    • Science Olympiad Team room 210

    • Stock Market Club room 303

    • Gaming Club 2:30pm, Rm 104

    • After School Math Enrichment 2:30-3, room 107

  • Wednesday:

    • Emergency Service Club 2:30 to 3:30 in room 103!

    • After School Math Enrichment 2:30-3, room 105

    • Chess Club after school in room 311

    • DECA Meetings in room 134 after school

  • Thursday:

    • Pizza at the DECA School Store $2.50 a slice.

    • After School Math Enrichment 2:30-3, room 105  

    • Esports - 2:30pm, room 104

• The Character Trait of the Month for October is MINDFULNESS. Please wear Purple on Wednesdays to represent MINDFULNESS. Mindfulness - the basic human ability to be fully present~~aware of what we are doing and how our body feels.

“Mindfulness is deliberately paying full attention to what is happening 

around you– in your body, heart, and mind. Mindfulness is awareness 

without criticism or judgment.” – Jan Chozen Bays

• The Student Council will be selling Boo Grams October 23- October 27 during lunch for $ 2. They will be delivered on Monday October 30 to the first period teacher.

• HS Girls' Basketball Intramurals will begin on October 24th from 5:30-7:00 pm. Please see Mrs. Gunderman in room 201 to get a schedule and the permission form.

• Dance workshop is starting this Saturday in the Auditorium, open to high school students.  Please email Mrs. Prundl with any questions.  See the flier at the end of the announcements or join the drama club classroom.

• The PSAT exam has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 26th at 8AM.  Students will report to their first period class and wait to be called down to the gym. Students should bring their fully charged district issued chromebook next Thursday.

• Financial Aid Night is Thursday October 26th 6PM in the HS auditorium.  Bill Proctor from SUNY Orange will be presenting about the FAFSA and financial aid for seniors and their parents.

• If you are interested in joining the Ski and Snowboard Club this year and were not a member last year please message Mr. Kowal  (pkowal@pjschools.org) so he can add you to the Ski & Snowboard Google Classroom. This year's information will be available soon.

• HS Yearbook!! To buy online go to: buytheyearbook.com, Enter Code: 717035 Or pick up a form in the front office or room 104

• COLLEGE VISITS:

  • Suny Purchase 10/23 at 12:30pm

  • Marywood University 10/25 at 12pm

• Faculty & Underclassmen Picture Makeup Day:  Nov. 6th from 9:00–12:00

• ATTENTION SENIORS:  Last Call for Senior Portraits & Makeup Day: Thursday, Nov., 9th;

HS - Auditorium; RESIT FEE: $10.00 (please note that there is no fee for your first sitting)

• Student Drivers:  If you plan on parking in student parking please see Mrs. Sauschuck in the AP’s Office to pick up a parking permit application. 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. 

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