PGHS Newsletter
10-10-16
Homecoming Week 2016
Reality Fair Comes to PGHS
On Wednesday, October 12th, Tri County Area Federal Credit Union, Diamond Credit Union and the Pennsylvania Credit Union Foundation are bringing a Financial Reality Fair to Pottsgrove High School! This fair will take place in the gymnasium, during the school day. Each participating student will spend about 45 minutes visiting the Reality Fair & will leave with a T-shirt, donated by Wrigley's Office Supply, a proud supporter of this event.
This Financial Reality Fair will provide students with experiential learning and a hands-on budgeting experience to gain practical knowledge about personal financial management in a one-day, “real world” environment.
The Financial Reality Fair is designed to teach students the value of using money responsibly. This real world exercise instructs students to choose a career level and salary, and then budget their monthly expenses to make ends meet. Students must find a place to live, obtain transportation, and pay for food and other essentials. Students will visit with Fair volunteers to “purchase” goods and services needed in everyday life. As in the real world, entertainment opportunities and other non-essential services will also be made available. Students also spin the “Wheel of Reality” to receive one of life’s surprises, such as an unexpected cash gift or the expense of a flat tire. Students document their income and expenses during the exercise and must balance their budget for the month, reviewing their final budget with a Financial Counselor.
Important Updates
10/12/16 - Wednesday - Reality Fair for All Juniors - High School Booster Club Meeting - High School Library - 7:00 pm
10/17/16 - Monday - High School PTSA Meeting - High School Library - 7:30 pm
10/19/16 - Wednesday - PSAT - High School - 7:30 am - 10:30 am - All 10th grade students will take the PSAT. 11th grade students have the option to take the exam if they so choose.
10/20/16 - Thursday - ACT 80 Day - High School dismisses at 1
Financial Aid Night for Parents 6:30 p.m.
PSAT Coming to PGHS
We will be administering the PSAT test to all sophomore students on Wednesday, October 19th. The test will begin at 7:30 am and run for approximately 3 hours. The PSAT is an excellent tool for preparation and practice for the SAT. Sophomores will be given practice books in their English classes. Please make sure that your child prepares with these materials prior to the test to maximize his or her results. Also, please remind your child to come prepared with number two pencils and a calculator. Students will not be permitted to use a cell phone or iPod as a calculator.
Again, students in 10th grade will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 19th.
Financial Aid Night at Pottsgrove High School
Financial Aid Night
Thursday October 20, 2016 6:30pm
High School Cafeteria LGI Room
Guest Speaker: Judith Rile, Penn State Berks
ACE Mentoring
Are you interested in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction?
ACE Mentoring is an opportunity for students to learn from professional engineers and architects about these in-demand fields.
Meet with Engineering Mentors on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month 4-6 PM in PGHS Engineering Area (Room 420) from November 1st through early May.
Work with Engineering Mentors on actual construction projects!
Scholarship money for college may be available.
See Mr. Petrella in Navigation Center to sign up or ask questions.
Booster Club Gear
Pink Out Shirt
Pink Out Shirt
Athletic Falcon Happenings
FALCON HAPPENINGS - 2016
For the week of October 10-15
Monday (10/10)
JV Football at Upper Perkiomen – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:00 pm – Bus 2:20 pm
HS Boys Soccer vs Tulpehocken – Home – 4:00 pm
HS Field Hockey at Phoenixville – Away – 3:45 pm (V only) – Dismiss 2:00 pm – Bus 2:20 pm
HS Shuttle to Lower – 2:40 pm (9th Football)
MS Shuttle to Lower/Hollenbach – 3:10 pm (Field Hockey/Soccer)
Tuesday (10/11)
MS XC vs Arcola & OJ Roberts at Hollenbach Park - Dismiss 2:00 pm – Bus 2:15 pm
8th Football at Spring Ford – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:00 pm – Bus 2:20 pm
HS Shuttle to Lower – 2:40 pm (9th Football)
MS Shuttle to Lower/Hollenbach – 3:10 pm (Field Hockey/Soccer)
Wednesday (10/12)
HS Boys Soccer vs Pope John Paul – Home – 5:30 pm – Sr. Recognition Night – HS Stadium @ 7:00 pm
HS Cross Country at Pope John Paul – Away – 4:00 pm – Dismiss 2:00 pm – Bus 2:20 pm
MS Field Hockey at OJ Roberts – Away – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:00 pm – Bus 2:15 pm
MS Girls Soccer at OJ Roberts – Away – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:00 pm – Bus 2:15 pm
MS Boys Soccer vs OJ Roberts – Home – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:40 pm
HS Shuttle to Lower – 2:40 pm (9th Football)
Thursday (10/13)
HS Girls Soccer at Pope John Paul – Away – 4:00 pm – Dismiss 2:00 pm – Bus 2:20 pm
HS Field Hockey vs Pope John Paul – Home – 3:45 pm (V only)
9th Football at Boyertown – Away – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:00 pm – Bus 2:15 pm
MS Shuttle to Lower/Hollenbach – 3:10 pm (Field Hockey/Soccer)
Friday (10/14)
HS Football vs Phoenixville – Home – 7:00 pm – Sr. Recognition & Pink Out for Cancer
HS PAC Girls Tennis Doubles Championships @ PV – Van 8:00 am
HS Boys Soccer at Phoenixville – Away – 4:00 pm – Dismiss 2:00 pm – Bus 2:20 pm
HS Girls Soccer vs Phoenixville – Home – 4:00 pm
HS Field Hockey at Villa Jo Marie (V only)– A – 3:45 pm – Dis. 1:45 pm - Bus 2:00 pm
MS XC at Arcola Invitational – Away – Dismiss 1:45 pm – Bus 2:00 pm
MS Field Hockey vs Upper Perkiomen – Home – 3:45 pm – Dis. 2:30 pm - Shuttle 2:40 pm
MS Boys Soccer at Upper Perkiomen – Away – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:00 pm – Bus 2:20 pm
MS Girls Soccer vs Upper Perkiomen – Home – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:40 pm
HS Shuttle to Lower – 2:40 pm (9th Football)
Saturday (10/15)
HS PAC Girls Tennis Doubles Championships at PV – Van 8 am
Mark Your Calendars
10/12/16 - Wednesday - Reality Fair for All Juniors - High School Booster Club Meeting - High School Library - 7:00 pm
10/17/16 - Monday - High School PTSA Meeting - High School Library - 7:30 pm
10/19/16 - Wednesday - PSAT - High School - 7:30 am - 10:30 am
10/20/16 - Thursday - ACT 80 Day - High School dismisses at 12:17 pm
10/21/16 - Friday - Staff Development - No School for students
10/25/16 - Tuesday - School Board Meeting - District Office - 7:30 pm
11/2/16 - Wednesday - Music League PTA Meeting - High School Library - 7:00 pm
11/08/16 - Tuesday - Staff Development - No School for students
11/18/16 - Friday - High School Winter Sports Start
11/21/16 - Monday - Parent/Teacher Conference - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
11/22/16 - Tuesday - Parent/Teacher Conference - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
11/23/16 - Wednesday - No School
11/24/16 - Thursday - No School
11/25/16 - Friday - No School