Monday, November 7th from 10:45 – 11:26
Counselors will be meeting with current sophomores on Monday, November 7th from 10:45 – 11:26
- Students with last names beginning A-Gi will be in the café annex.
- Students with last names Gj – O will be in the library atrium.
- Students with last name P-Z will be in the auditorium.
Please help us by sending the students to the correct location. Also, if you have sophomores for HR, or no students for HR, please accompany them.
Calendar Committee Survey - Complete before Wednesday, November 9
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/KfmDoXHpGbHWk2L88
Wednesday, November 9th - Ask the Counselor
“Ask the Counselor” will be Wednesday, November 9th in the cafeteria during 3rd block.
As students have quick questions that you think we could help with, please encourage them to visit with us during their lunchtime😊
Wednesday, November 9th - Early Release Schedule
From 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Certified Staff, here are the tasks you are to complete on your own:
- Read pages 97 – 106 in your Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain book by Zaretta Hammond (this was the book given out last year for returning teachers and this year to new teachers).
- Fill out the Two-Column Journal while you read. A copy of the double entry journal is in your mailbox.
- Write at least one discussion question from the reading to use during a Socratic Seminar which will occur during the Plan Period Meetings on Thursday, November 10.
From 2:00 - 3:00 PM attend Common Course Meetings:
- During your Common Course Meetings, please click here to fill out this survey about Focused Notes.
- This will take you 2 minutes or less to complete.
- Your input will help the AVID Site Team determine next steps with training and support.
Thursday, November 10th - Plan Period PD
- Your Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain book
- Your completed double entry journal
- Writing Utensil
- Your laptop
Location: Library North Classroom
Times (calendar invites will be sent so you can add it to your calendar as a reminder):
- 1st Block 8:00 - 9:00 AM
- 2nd Block 9:30 - 10:30 AM
- 3rd Block 12:00 - 1:00 PM (eat lunch first)
- 4th Block 1:30 - 2:30 PM
- After School* 3:05 - 4:05 PM
**If you are absent this day, there will be an in-person make-up session to attend.
NEE Student Surveys - November 7-22
Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month! It’s a time to celebrate the rich histories, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of our nation’s first people. Interior works to honor the nation’s trust responsibilities and special commitments to American Indians and Alaska Natives. (U.S. Department of Interior). Check out the counseling department's bulletin board highlighting important Native American people.
HOBY nominations are now open
Please encourage any sophomores with leadership potential to apply for this leadership seminar. The Google form/application link will be posted in Schoology in the Class of 2025 group (https://forms.gle/pvvcnbyvFYVvHopM9.
Below is an explanation of what HOBY is and what kind of students to look for from https://hobymo.org/:
The HOBY Missouri State Leadership Seminar is designed to help high school sophomores recognize their leadership talents and apply them to become effective, ethical leaders in their homes, school, workplace, and community.
Selected students attend our three-day seminar where they participate in hands-on leadership activities, meet leaders in their state, and explore their own personal leadership skills – all while learning how to lead others and make a positive impact in their community.
The seminar curriculum develops leadership from three perspectives: Personal Leadership, Group Leadership, and Leadership for Society.
Applications are due by November 16, 2022
Helpful PHHS Staff Information
Click the link below to access the following information:
- Difference between Dialing 0, *77 and 911
Student of the Day Nominations
Please submit your nominations to Danette. Remember to include one of the 3 expectations (Respectful, Responsible, Resilient) into your nomination.
Also, don't forget those students that work outside of school that you receive great service from!
