Pasco High School Weekly Newsletter
Week 9, Quarter 1
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Email: cfernand@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: https://phs.pasco.k12.fl.us
Location: 36850 State Road 52, Dade City, FL, USA
Phone: (352)524-5500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PascoPirates/
Twitter: @PHS_Principal
Mission Statement
Attendance
Please turn in all attendance notes to Ms. Benke at the guidance desk. All notes must be turned in within 2 days of absence. Absence notes must also have your name, ID#, date(s) you were absent and the reason for the absence. If you are absent for more than 5 days, you must have a doctor's note. Also, if you are checked out during the day, you will need to turn in a note for the periods missed.
Tardies and Early Check Outs
Students need to arrive on time and stay through dismissal so they will receive important directions, class instruction and avoid disrupting other students. Parents can set a good example by encouraging students to follow the school’s time schedule. All parents must report to the front office when picking up their child prior to the regular dismissal time. (From Pasco County Schools Student Code of Conduct)
Check out Procedure:
- Present written note from parent/guardian to front desk before 9 AM for same day check outs. (emailed notes not accepted)
- Front Desk Secretary (Jackie Floyd) verifies note with parent/guardian
- Student checks out at front desk at their designated time.
- Attendance is updated in myStudent by Time and Attendance Secretary (Jill Benke). Recorded as “L” in period in which the student checks out. Remaining periods are recorded as “U” unexcused absence until documentation is submitted in writing to the Attendance Secretary. If check-out is for a Medical or Dental Appt written verification from them is requested. If student checks out “sick” a written parent note is requested. Notes must be turned in within 2 days of return to school.
Students who leave campus without following checkout procedures are considered “skipping” and absence(s) will not be excused.
Avid
Ms. Purdy's Classroom
Cambridge Fall Retake Exams
Cambridge Parent Association
Clubs
Science Club Field Trip
Science Club went on a field trip to Busch Gardens’ Survival of the Fittest Sleepover. We were there from Friday evening (5:30pm) to Saturday morning (10:00am).
We got to participate in the following: up close animal encounters, haunted houses, zombie make-up tutorials, rides, and a safari tour at the end.
Community
Class of 2021
Dates to remember!
October 7, 2019: Quarterly Exams
PHS boy's Golf @ Conference
Volleyball Practice 2:30-6:30pm
Homecoming Parade 6-8pm
October 8, 2019: Quarterly Exams
Girl's weightlifting practice 2:30-5pm
Basketball 2:45-4:30pm
Band Rehearsal 3-6pm
PHS @ SLHS Girl's Volleyball 6-9pm
October 9, 2019: Early Release Day (12:00pm)
Quarterly Exams
Basketball 2:45-4:30pm
PHS @ FHS Girl's Volleyball 6-9pm
PHS @ FHS Boy's/Girl's Swim 6:30-9pm
October 10, 2019: Quarterly Checks
Pep Rally 1-2pm
Club Day
Girl's Weightlifting 2:30-5pm
Volleyball Practice 2:30-6:30pm
Band Rehearsal 3-6pm
PHS @ LOLHS JV Football 7-9:30pm
October 11, 2019: Quarter 1 ends
HOSA Fundraiser-Pink baked goods sale
Volleyball Practice 2:30-6:30pm
PHS vs Lake Minneola Varsity Football 7:30-10:30pm
October 12, 2019: PHS Band @ Wiregrass HS Competition
County Swim Meet
Homecoming Dance 8-11pm
October 14, 2019: No School for student's (Teacher Planning Day)
Volleyball Practice 2:30-6:30pm
October 15, 2019: SAC meeting
School Pictures Retake Day in Gym Lobby
Girl's Weightlifting Practice 2:30-5:00pm
Volleyball Practice 2:30-6:30pm
Band Rehearsal 3-6pm
October 16, 2019: Ag field trip (Ag Expo) 5:30am-7:30pm
SAT NR @ gym 7:30am-12pm
PCA 8:30-9:30am
Cheerleading Practice 2:30-4:30pm
Volleyball Practice 2:30-6:30pm
October 17, 2019: Senior Pictures
Student Congress
Girl's Weightlifting Practice 2:30-5pm
Volleyball Practice 2:30-6:30pm
Band Rehearsal 3-6pm
PHS @ HHS JV Football Game 7-9:30pm
Spanish Information Night 6pm in Gym
October 18, 2019: Volleyball Practice 2:30-6:30pm
October 19, 2019: Football Yard Sale Fundraiser 8am-1pm
Volleyball Field Trip
Pirate Nation Fishing Field Trip Lake Butler Chain 5:30am-4pm
Saturday Detention 9am-12pm
Drive for your school!
Financial Aid Night
Fundraiser: Life Science and Physical/Chemistry
Hablas español? #community #studentexperience
¡Te invitamos! reunión para padres
COMPLETAMENTE EN ESPAÑOL
FECHA: 17 DE OCTUBRE DE 2019
HORA: 6:00 pm
LUGAR: Gimnasio
TEMAS A DISCUTIR:
•REQUISITOS DE GRADUACIÓN
•ASISTENCIA
•SISTEMA MYSTUDENT
•SERVICIOS ESTUDIANTILES ENTRE OTROS
TENDREMOS COMIDA DISPONIBLE
CONFIRMA TU ASISTENCIA
PUEDES COMUNICARTE CON:
AYMARA DEL TORO- CONSEJERA ESCOLAR
adeltoro@pasco.k12.fl.us 352-524-5503
CATALINA FERNANDEZ Asistente de Principal
cfernand@pasco.k12.fl.us 352-524-5525
Homecoming
Homecoming Eligibility
On 9/27/19, PHS admin is going to pull the attendance, discipline, and grade data for homecoming. By this date, you will have been in school for 34 days and a possibility of 238 periods (including homeroom)
Attendance - If a student has more than 6 UNEXCUSED absences in any of their classes by 9/27/19, they will be INELIGIBLE to purchase a homecoming tickets.
Tardies – If a student has 7 or more UNEXCUSED tardies in any of their classes by 9/27/19, they will be INELIGIBLE to purchase a homecoming ticket.
Behavior – If a student has 2 or more level 1 or 2 myStudent referrals and/or has 4 or more minor referrals entered in PBIS rewards, they will be INELIGIBLE to purchase a homecoming ticket. If a student has a level 3 referral or a level 2F(fight), they will be INELIGIBLE to purchase a homecoming ticket.
Grades – If a student has below a 2.0 cumulative unweighted GPA, they are INELIGIBLE to purchase a homecoming ticket.
- 9th graders will not have a grade requirement to attend homecoming since they do not have an official GPA
- Any 10th-12th grader who has below a 2.0 GPA, but has made strong 1st quarter progress will be eligible to appeal their homecoming eligibility. Appeal guidelines will be announced as we get closer to the date.
PHS admin reserves the right to determine student ineligibility based on events from the 9/27 cut-off date and the event. For example, if a student misses several unexcused periods or has received referrals from 9/27 to 10/12, they may become ineligible.
Gallup Survey #community #studentexperience
Great American Teach In #community #Studentexperience
Lunch
National Honors Society #studentexperience
National Honors Society Eligibility
NHS applications will be available starting on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Ms. Benke's desk. Applications are due on October 24, 2019 (no exceptions).
NHS inductions, if selected, will be November 7, 2019 at 6pm.
See Mrs. Fernandez for more information!
Eligibility:
Sophomores
GPA: 3.0
Service hours completed: 25 hours
Juniors
GPA: 3.0
Service hours completed: 50 hours
Seniors
GPA: 3.0
Service hours completed: 75 hours
National Yearbook week!
Pirates!
October 6-12 is National Yearbook Week 2019! In honor of this week established in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan to recognize scholastic journalism publications, yearbook has a special promo.
📌Buy your 2020 yearbook this week and receive a FREE NAME STAMP to customize your cover! ONE WEEK ONLY!
See Mrs. Wallace in 16-509 with CASH or CHECKS made to PHS, or Buy ONLINE from Oct. 6-12, print your dated receipt, bring it to Mrs. Wallace, and add a free name stamp to your order. www.YearbookForever.com
Pathways/School Choice
SAVE THE DATE: Pasco Pathways Innovative Programs and School Choice - Expo 2019
Parents,
Are you looking into School Choice or specific programs in our county? Pasco Pathways Expos are coming up! Please be sure to save the date:
East Pasco Expo: November 21, 2019, 5 - 8 p.m. at Wesley Chapel High School
SAVE THE DATE: Pasco Pathways Innovative Programs and School Choice - Application Window
Middle and High: Application Window Opens: December 3, 2019
Application Window Closes: December 13, 2019
Parent Notification and Acceptance Window: February 4 - 13, 2020
PSAT Exams
Juniors, this is your chance to take the PSAT to enter into the National Merit Scholarship Program. You will have a chance to connect with additional scholarships.
Get free personalized SAT practice powered by KHAN Academy.
PTSA
Parent Night Out
Are you looking for a night to get away and have a good time getting to know other parents and enjoy the evening with laughter and tasty treats? Well, we have the night set for you! Come join us on October 26th from 4-7 at the Dade City Garden Club. You can buy your ticket now for $35 per person. For more information contact Dawn Enright at dmrite@aol.com or call 813-997-5154.
Family Night Out with the BUCS
PBIS
School Counselors
#DMGB
Senior Information
Sports
Winter Sports Try-outs:
Girls Soccer is October 21st-23rd from 3-4:30pm. See Coach Collison if you have any questions.
Boys Soccer is October 21st-22nd from 4-6pm. See Coach Grayling if you have any questions.
Girls Basketball is October 28th from 2:15-3:45pm. & October 29th from 4-6pm. See Coach Justin if you have any questions.
Pirate Lady Golfers @ Conference Match
Girl's Weightlifting Schedule
Staff Shout Out!!
Please congratulate our Teacher and SRP of the year!!!!
Student Engagement
Student Spotlight
Congratulations Sally Campbell!!!
Tutoring
Did you miss Ms. Kadlub's Sunday message?
Phone Message for 10/06/19
Good evening Pirate Families, this is Kari Kadlub calling with this week’s announcements.
MyStudent Accounts:
We are just 1 short week away from the end of quarter one. Please take a few minutes and review your student’s progress thus far. It is important to check both their attendance and academic standings. If you would like to schedule a parent/teacher conference, please call Mrs. Benke at 352-524-5539.
Tutoring:
Weekly free tutoring is available. If your student is in need of tutoring in any subject area, please have them talk with their teachers or an administrator.
Homecoming:
This week is Homecoming week. Please check the school Twitter, Facebook, Website or newsletter for the flyer with all of the dress up days and events. We look forward to a spirited week. Tickets will be on sale for the dance all week during lunches. The price is $20.00. There will be no ticket sales at the door the day of the dance.
School Advisory Committee:
The next SAC meeting is Tuesday, October 15that 8:00am in the front office.
PTSA:
The next PTSA meeting is scheduled for October 15th at 6pm @ Beef O'Brady's in Dade City
Parent U Meeting:
The next Parent U is scheduled for October 22nd@ 6pm.
Drive 4 UR School:
Save the date for our next Drive for your school fundraiser, October 25, 2019 from 8am-6pm @ Jarret Ford in Dade City.
Parent Volunteers:
Any Parent that is interested in participating in the Great American Teach-In event at PHS, please contact Ms. Edwards.
Winter Sports Try-outs:
Girls Soccer is October 21st-23rdfrom 3-4:30pm. See Coach Collison if you have any questions.
Boys Soccer is October 21st-22ndfrom 4-6pm. See Coach Grayling if you have any questions.
Girls Basketball is October 28thfrom 2:15-3:45pm. & October 29thfrom 4-6pm. See Coach Justin if you have any questions.
Girls weightlifting tryouts start on Monday Oct 14th. Tryouts will be held in the weight room from 2:30-5.
Cambridge:
The Next Cambridge Parent Association meeting is on November 5that 5:15pm.
GALLUP:
Just a reminder that students will be taking the GALLUP survey during this week.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers are needed for the following activities: 1. Scarecrow Festival, Oct 12th at the Pioneer Museum. 2. Monarch Butterfly Festival on Saturday, October 12th
3. Lacoochee Elementary School Fall Festival, Oct 18th, 5:30-8 Sign up in the CRC.
School Pictures:
PHS Picture Packages, Proofs and IDs have been distributed. If you are unhappy with your purchased photos and want a retake, you must return the original photo package to Gigante on retake day. If you missed picture day or are returning photos, retake day is Tues. Oct. 15.
Seniors:
Plan to attend a meeting with Herff Jones on Tuesday, October 8th at 8:00 am in the gym. They will be presenting your graduation materials.
Yearbook:
October 6-12 is National Yearbook Week 2019. Yearbook has a special promo! Buy your 2020 yearbook this week and receive a FREE Name stamp or to customize your cover! ONE WEEK ONLY! See Mrs. Wallace in 16-509 with CASH or CHECKS made to PHS, or Buy ONLINE at Yearbook forever.com from Oct. 6-12, print your dated receipt, bring it to Mrs. Wallace, and add a free name stamp to your order.
Early Release Day:
Wednesday, October 9th, is our next scheduled Early Release Day for our students. Students day will end at noon. Please make sure your student has transportation to be off campus by 12:30pm.
No School for Students:
On Monday, October 14th, there is no school for students. This is a planning day for teachers and staff to prepare for the start of 2ndquarter.
Thank you for listening to this message. Everyone have a great evening.