PLANO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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Thursday, May 12, 2016
Parent to Parent Meeting Information
PSHS PTSA will host its Annual Parent to Parent Meeting on May 19, 2016 at 6.30 pm in the Plano Senior High Cafeteria. (building C) following the PSHS PTSA general meeting at 6 pm
Come talk with other Parents on topics like high school, college admissions, and much more.. Our panel of parents have students that attend in public and private colleges, big and small campuses on academic/ sports scholarships, studying at community colleges and trade schools. they will share their experiences with you from a parent's perspective, You can also pick up your Unofficial guide to Plano Senior High schoul at the meeting. We look forward to see you all at the meeting.
FROM THE NURSE......
New online menu service-MealViewer
Food and Nutritional Services is pleased to announce MealViewer, a new on-line communication tool for menus and nutritional information to meet your campus needs. It comes as a web and APP version. Parents can retrieve menus and dietary information anywhere anytime.
Parents can follow the pisd web site links listed below to access the announcement. We have provided instructions on the web site to assist parents on how to retrieve menus/allergen/nutritional information. It is very easy to use.
http://k12.pisd.edu/food-and-nutritional-services/contributions/14222-school-menus
FROM THE FINANCE OFFICE
LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENT
IMPORTANT: PARKING!
Students MAY NOT park in staff spaces, visitor spaces and loading zones. THE FRONT PARKING LOT IS ONLY FOR STAFF, DISTRICT STAFF & VISITORS!! Park ONLY in designated, marked parking spaces. Please adhere to these guidelines to avoid disciplinary actions or towing of the vehicle.
DRESS CODE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SENIOR REUNIONS
Graduating Seniors...you are invited to come reminisce with friends at your Elementary School Senior Reunion. Click here http://www.pisd.edu/news/archive/2015-16/senior.reunions.shtml for the list of schools and their respective details.
ATTENTION AP STUDENTS
ATTENTION STUDENTS TAKING AP EXAMS
AP Scores will be available Online in July
You must have a College Board account to access your scores
Go to apscore.org to create an account or to see your scores
ATTENTION JUNIORS
If you have signed up to take a Dual Enrollment Class next year AND you did not take one this year, you MUST complete an application to Collin College BEFORE you can register for your classes. Apply at https://apply.collin.edu/ .
COLLIN COLLEGE OFFERS SUMMER CAMPS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
There is a little something for everyone this summer at Collin College. Middle and high school students interested in nursing, robotics, music or dance have a lot of options on campus as summer camps heat up. Here is the schedule of the camps sponsored by Collin College:
Nurse Camp Monday-Wednesday, June 13-15
For students interested in getting an inside look at the nursing profession, Collin College is hosting its free Nurse Camp. Open to students between 8th -12th grades, participants will observe demonstrations and participate in simulations from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Central Park Campus, 2200 W. University Drive in McKinney. Space is limited. Call Beth Kasprisin, clinical coordinator of nursing, at 972.548.6605 or email mkasprisin@collin.edufor more information.
Summer Robotics Camp Tuesday-Thursday, June 21-23
From 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., participants will stimulate their minds and unleash creativity at the Summer Robotics Camp. Open to students between 7th - 10th grades, the camp will be held at the Spring Creek Campus Living Legends Conference Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, in Plano. Cost is $89 and includes three lunches. This camp is sponsored by the Collin College Robotics Club and the Engineering Department. Call Gena Martin at 972.377.1501 or email gsmartin@collin.edu for more information.Collin Summer Dance
Festival Monday-Friday, July 11-15
The sixth annual Collin Summer Dance Festival features workshops in modern, ballet, jazz, pilates, musical theatre and hip-hop. Daily workshops are from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the dance studio (room AA146) at the Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, in Plano. Cost is $125. The Summer Dance Festival is for beginners or advanced dancers, 14 years old and up. Space is limited. Online registration is available at www.collin.edu/department/dance/summerdance.html Call Tiffanee Arnold, festival coordinator, at 972.881.5830 or email dance@collin.edu for more information.All Girls
Summer Robotics Camp Tuesday-Thursday, July 19-21
From 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., girls get to design and build their own technological creation at the All Girls Summer Robotics Camp. Open to students between 7th - 10th grades, the camp will be held at the Preston Ridge Campus Conference Center, 9700 Wade Blvd in Frisco. Cost is $89 and includes three lunches. This camp is sponsored by the Collin College Robotics Club and the Engineering Department. Call Gena Martin at 972.377.1501 or emailgsmartin@collin.edu for more information.
Texas All-Star Jazz Camp Monday-Friday, July 18-22
The Texas All-Star Jazz Camp features a flurry of daily workshops and rehearsals as musicians learn the world of big band jazz. Camp faculty includes top jazz musicians from around the country, who have played with big names such as Maynard Ferguson, Doc Severinsen, the Metroplexity Big Band and Woody Herman. This year’s special guest is NYC jazz and rock trombonist - Tom "Bones" Malone. Students must be at least 13 years old with at least one year of study on their instrument. All events will be at the Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano. Cost is $265 or $310 with lunch. For information and a PDF application, call Kris Berg, professor of jazz studies, at 972.881.5108 or email kberg@collin.edu .
SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION
On-line registration for High School Summer School is available NOW. Counselors must pre-approve courses in the registration portal. To register, visit with your counselor about course selections, then login to parent portal and complete the student emergency information from any computer with internet access. Courses pre-approved by the student’s counselor will be viewable and available for selection. Online registration and payment is the most efficient and convenient way to enroll in Summer School courses. Questions regarding registration can be directed to the campus counseling office.
Dates:
First Session
- June 13 - June 30
- 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Second Session
- July 5 - July 22
- 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Session Break
- July 1, July 4
- Note: On the last day of each session students will be released at 10:00 am.
Attendance:
- Only one absence is permitted per session.
Locations
Plano East Senior High School, 3000 Los Rios Blvd, Plano TX 75074
- English, Spanish, Math, Communication Applications and SAT-PSAT Preparation Classes.
Plano West Senior High School, 5601 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093
- Social Studies, Science, Physical Education and Health.
For a comprehensive list of High School Summer School course offerings, visit:http://www.pisd.edu/students/summer.school/high.school.shtm
Hightower Scholarship
The Hightower Elementary PTA would is inviting graduating Seniors to see where their education journey started. There will be a reception for students, parents and teachers and spend some time to reconnect. The reception will on Thursday, May 19th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. We will announce the winner of the Hightower Elementary PTA Scholarship as well as have light snacks and drinks.
Speakers chosen for Graduation Ceremony
Congratulations to Karine Garduño and Rupasri Shankar! They will be addressing the Class of 2016 at graduation on June 9! Thanks to all participants for your interest in wanting to be a part of this important occasion.
GRADUATION ORDERS PICK-UP
Graduation 2016 Packet for parents
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PSHS WILDCAT CHOIR SPRING AUCTION
It's time, once again, for our annual online auction. Hundreds of wonderful shopping opportunities await. Please click on the link below, browse & shop while supporting the choir. Restaurants, Grocery Stores, Hotels, Sky Ranch, Pine Cove Christian Camp, Maid Brigade, Pop Ins Maid Service and lots more!
WEB: https://www.biddingforgood.com/PSHSChoir
MOBILE: https://bforg.com/PSHSChoir
Auction OPENED SATURDAY MAY 7th at 12 NOON
Auction CLOSES SUNDAY MAY 15th at 9 PM
YEARBOOK ANNOUNCEMENT
You may still purchase a yearbook…. As of May 2nd, no more checks, CASH ONLY for yearbooks in B208. Credit card and debit cards may be used online @ http://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/high-school-yearbooks.html ...$90 each.
The price increases to $100 after Tuesday, May 17th.
YEARBOOK PICK-UP: Pre-purchased yearbooks can be picked up on Tuesday, May 17th in the Cafeteria – Spirit Lounge, ALL DAY. NO books will be sold on delivery day. Pick up only. Please have photo ID/driver’s license for pick up.
CHINESE CLUB
PSHS SWIMMING & DIVING INFORMATIONAL MEETING
If you are at all interested in entering into the world of Texas High School competitive swimming or diving, then please come join us on Wednesday, May 18th at 6pm at the Plano Aquatic Center (2301 Westside Dr.). There will be discussion of team policies, training expectations, and the try out process. There will also be a time for open questions. We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have about what the PSHS swim and dive team is all about. See you soon!
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BOYS BASKETBALL - 3-ON-3 TOURNAMENT
Boys Basketball is hosting a 3-on-3 Tournament on Saturday, May 14th at 9am in the PSHS Gym. The cost is $20 per player. PLEASE NOTE: ONLY 1 JV or Varsity PSHS player per team. There will be a 3-game minimum in pool play and awards will be given to the Final 4 teams. For registration forms, contact a PSHS Basketball player, Coach Christian, Coach Jacobs or Coach Hodges. Registration Due by Friday, May 6th.
PLANOETTE FUNDRAISER AT APPLEBEE’S
PLANOETTE FUNDRAISER AT KENDRA SCOTT
CABARET NIGHT!
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TRACK & FIELD STATE QUALIFIER!
Charles Brockman, who qualified in the 110m & 300m Hurdles will be representing PSHS in the State Tournament at Mike A. Myers Stadium (UT), Austin on Friday & Saturday, May 13th & 14th.
CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK, CHARLES!!!
WILDCAT LACROSSE ADVANCES TO SEMI-FINALS!
Congratulations to the Plano Wildcat Lacrosse Team! Plano Lacrosse played two tough quarterfinal games this past weekend in San Antonio on their road to the State Playoffs. Plano beat San Antonio Reagan in a 9-6 victory on Saturday, and went on to a 12-4 victory against Pearland Rail Cats on Sunday advancing the team to the Semi-finals in Allen this weekend.
Please come out and support the Plano Lacrosse team as they battle for the State Finals against a tough Colleyville Panthers team THIS Saturday, May 14th, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. Game time is 12pm. GO WILDCAT LACROSSE!!! www.PlanoLacrosse.com
*IMPORTANT* PISD STANDARD RESPONSE PROTOCOL
Parents: PLEASE READ the attachments from PISD safety and security about the Standard Response Protocol in case of an emergency. Thank you!
http://k-12.pisd.edu/Schools/PSHS/enews/SRP_parentletter.pdf
http://k-12.pisd.edu/Schools/PSHS/enews/SRP_parentletter_spanish.pdf
PLANO ISD INFOCENTER
SchoolMessenger has been updated to now include the InfoCenter mobile app. This allows our parents to login and control how they receive communications from their school or district.
The InfoCenter app provides access to all their messages and information sent by PISD (campus and district). This will be accessible from any internet-enabled device and visually displays and organizes alerts, notifications, and attachments for review and reference. InfoCenter app also allows parents to customize how they receive communications from us. Parents have been asking for this and it will help them get messaging the way they want to receive it.
Parent will sign up for the InfoCenter app using the email address that they have on file with the district. This is the one they provide on the emergency card.
They will download the InfoCenter SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Market. They can also access the InfoCenter web portal at https://infocenter.schoolmessenger.com/
We have provided a link on the online Emergency Card (Parent/Guardian Information tab) with all the information they will need to sign up if they choose to do this. Here is what they now see.
The contact information you provide below (Email Address and Phone Numbers) is used for school communication to you, either individually or in mass. Our automated notification system has a website and apps for iPhone and Android that will allow you to specify how the notification system contacts you. This link for the SchoolMessenger InfoCenter will open in a new browser window or tab and you’ll use the email address you have provided to us below to log in. Be sure to finish your child’s emergency card first and always be sure to sign on the last tab. Once complete, explore the InfoCenter and let us know if you have any questions.
Let me know if you have any questions....
Below is some verbiage that you may wish to use for your newsletters.
Plano ISD has implemented InfoCenter, allowing you to better control how you receive communications from your school or district. The following is a guide to help you get started.
What is InfoCenter?: InfoCenter provides access to all the messages and information sent by your organization. Accessible from any internet-enabled device, InfoCenter visually displays and organizes alerts, notifications, and attachments for easy review and reference. InfoCenter also allows you to customize how you receive communications from PISD (campus and district).
How do I sign up for InfoCenter?: Signing up for InfoCenter is easy. Using the email address that you have on file for your district (emergency card), follow these three steps:
1. Download the InfoCenter by SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Market. You can also access the InfoCenter web portal at https://infocenter.schoolmessenger.com/
2. Click the “New User” button, enter your email address, and create a password. An email will be sent to that address with a secure token. Note: If you receive an “already claimed by another user account” error message that means you’ve already created a SchoolMessenger account via another SchoolMessenger product, such as Contact Manager. Simply follow the “Return to login” link and login. Use the “Forgot your password” link if needed.
3. After authenticating via the token sent to your email, return to InfoCenter and sign in using your email and password.
What’s in InfoCenter?:Once you’ve created your account, the records associated with your email address will be linked automatically. You can then:
- View the records associated with your account.
- Review the last 30 days worth of messages for all your associated records.
- View your contact information, and configure how you’d like to receive notifications.
Important Things to Know:
- Regardless of how you choose to receive notifications, all messages associated with your records will be retained in the InfoCenter inbox for 30 days.
- You can opt into receiving Device Notifications (Push) under Notification Preferences. When choosing to receive Device Notifications, a badge or alert will appear when you receive new communications from Plano ISD.
Our provider, SchoolMessenger, makes the security and privacy of your data a top priority. As one of over 100 approved signatories to Student Privacy Pledge, you can feel ensured that your student’s information is safe and will never be sold, rented or shared.
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OTHER WAYS TO STAY CONNECTED
* Please follow us on Twitter @PSHSWildcats
* PSHS website at http://k-12.pisd.edu/schools/pshs/
* PSHS PTSA (Parent, Teacher, Student Assoc.) website http://www.planoseniorptsa.org/
* PISD (Plano Independent School District) website at http://pisd.edu/
Plano Senior High School
Plano Senior High School Website:
http://k-12.pisd.edu/schools/pshs
PSHS PTSA Website:
http://www.planoseniorptsa.org/
Location: 2200 Independence Parkway, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469-752-9300
Twitter: @PSHSWildcats