Monarch Memo
January 13, 2020
Contact PLHS
Principal: Jerry Kalina
Email: nveitch@paplv.org
Website: www.plhs.paplv.org
Location: 402 East Centennial Road, Papillion, NE, USA
Phone: 402-898-0400
Facebook: facebook.com/PapillionLaVistaHighSchool
Twitter: @PLPulse
Important Dates
JAN 20: No School, Staff Development Day
JAN 21: Monarchs on Stage, 5:00 p.m. in the PLHS Auditorium
JAN 21: Graduate Safe parent meeting, 6:00 p.m. in the PLHS Library
JAN 25: Winder Wonderland Dance, 8-11 p.m., PLHS
JAN 31: "Color of Hope" basketball games @ PLHS vs Gretna
Driver Education
Monarchs on Stage (new date)
The make-up Monarchs on Stage performance is Tuesday, January 14th at 5:00 pm in the PLHS auditorium? Admission is $5 at the door. All proceeds benefit PLHS Show Choirs.
Color of HOPE shirts and basketball game
Now is the time to order your Color of HOPE shirts! Deadline for ordering is Thursday, January 16th. You can complete and turn in the attached order form (with payment) to Kings Korner during lunch, or to the front office for Michelle Mathison. You can order on line at www.stores.inksoft.com/colorofhope_papio The Color of HOPE basketball games are on Friday, January 31st against Gretna.
For the past 13 years, The “Color of HOPE” fund raiser has donated over $90,000 to the American Cancer Society of the Midlands. The money raised goes to several areas of need, all right here in Nebraska. Most recently, our donations helped fund the “HOPE lodge” that just opened last year in Omaha.
The ‘Color of Hope’ project has been a wonderful philanthropic learning opportunity for the Junior Class Officers, and even better that it has united schools in the metro area in the fight against cancer. Our theme this year is “Stronger”; We are stronger together, Hope is Stronger than fear, and through Courage and Strength we can overcome and find a cure.
There are 26 different colored ribbons representing the different of types cancers as well as caregivers. Our goal has been to educate students about cancer, support our family and friends who are currently battling cancer, celebrate those who have conquered Cancer, and of course honor those who have lost the battle.
100% of the proceeds go to the American Cancer Society of the Midlands.Peer Tutoring
Peer tutoring will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30-4:00 PM, in the counseling office. Students are free to drop by to complete homework, ask questions, get help preparing for a test/quiz, etc. No appointment needed. Contact Mrs. Dunbar with any questions – sdunbar@paplv.org.
Graduate Safe
The next Graduate Safe parent meeting will be on Tuesday, January 21st at 6 pm in the PLHS Library. The purpose of this meeting is to delegate specific jobs/tasks for the greatest parent run, post-grad party in Sarpy County!
Specifically we will discuss:
- Current progress from the parent chairs
- Current state of finances and what needs to be purchased
- Tasks for the coming months
- T-shirt design
- Other needs
NOW is the time to join us. We NEED your help, ideas and expertise to make this graduation party SAFE and FUN for our 2020 seniors! This group is not just for the parents of seniors. Parents of students in all grades are needed to make this party a success in 2020 and continue the tradition for future graduates. Please direct your questions to our sponsors Emma Calhoun and Vern Davis at plhsgradsafe@paplv.org. We look forward to see you soon!
Winter Wonderland Dance
Parents of Monarch Student-Athletes
We have reserved space at the new Papillion Landing on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 pm for ALL Monarch athletes not currently in a winter sport. Monarch coaches will be working with athletes on improving their overall ability as an athlete for all sports and all sessions are FREE to our current Monarch athletes. Please encourage your athletes to take advantage of this great facility and opportunity to get better together.
Sports & Activities
Important Phone Numbers
Athletic Office 402-898-0410
Guidance Office 402-898-0409
Bookstore 402-898-0488
Kitchen 402-898-0411