PGHS Team Talk
April 27, 2015
Renovation Updates
- Heat - The heaters have been turned off for the remainder of the school year as they are working to install new heaters.
- Athletic Wing - The Athletic wing is now open. This will allow students to access the team rooms and open this hallway open to students and staff.
- Music Wing - The Music Wing will be open by the end of this week. This will open the band room, choral room, and orchestra/general music room.
- Cafeteria Closing Starting May 11, 2015 for remainder of this school year – Starting on Monday, May 11th, the cafeteria will be closed so they can begin construction/renovation in this area. This will be closed for all lunches and as a thoroughfare. Cafeteria will be moved to the gym – Our food services department is moving their serving equipment to the gym. The kitchen will remain operational during this time. Chartwells is prepared to serve the same types of food that they do now. All students will be served and eat in the gymnasium for all three lunches The Gym classes will move to the newly renovated fitness center
- Commencement – If we need to be inside due to inclement weather, commencement will be held in the Pottsgrove Middle School auditorium (We are really hoping for great weather :)
- HS Offices - Office and Guidance Office Moving to Middle School this summer – These offices will be in the middle school library for the entire summer. All phone extensions will remain the same along with office hours of 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Athletics – The Athletic Office will remain in the high school newly renovated athletic wing throughout the summer
- The HS WILL BE CLOSED, except for the athletic director’s office (athletic wing) to all guest, teachers, staff from June 15 until sometime in August. If you need to enter the high school for any reason, you will need to contact the HS office first for permission. This is for your safety as the main lobby, instructional wings, café, and the entire library area will be under major renovations. They are holding off on renovating the main and guidance office but they will stilll be doing some wiring and other minor renovations.
Upcoming Events
Monday 4/27/15 - AP Pre-administration – 1:00 to 2:15 PMD 2:20 Principal's office
Tuesday - 4/28/15 College Field Trip to Kutztown & Alvernia University
Thursday - 4/30 Football Meeting 6th period
Friday - 5/1/15 - Ringing Rocks Field Day - student volunteers
Monday - 5/4/15 - AP Chemistry Exam AM session in Library
AP Environmental Science Exam AM session in District Office
PLC
Spring Orchestra Concert Dress Rehearsal
Tuesday - 5/5/15 - Ringing Rocks Field Day Rain Date - student volunteers
AP Calculus BC Exam AM Session at District Office
Tuesday - 5/5/15 - AP Calculus AB Exam AM Session in Library
Honor Roll Reception – freshmen & sophomores 6th period; juniors & seniors 7th period in the café annex
Leadership Meeting
Spring Orchestra Concert 7:30 in the Auditorium
Wednesday - 5/6/15 - AP English Literature and Composition (12th) Exam in Library
Act 80 Day
Team Meeting
Band Concert Dress Rehearsal
Thursday - 5/7/15 AP Spanish Language AM Session in Library
Band Concert 7:30 PM in the AuditoriumArt Show
Friday - 5/8/15 - AP German Language AM Session in Library
AP United States History AM Session at District OfficeAP Studio Art
AP European History PM Session in Library
Spring Keystone Testing Information
- Students who are completing the following courses: Literature, Algebra, & Biology
- Students who already took a Keystone exam and did not score Proficient or Advanced.
All Teachers must complete the Keystone Proctoring Video: https://www.pssatraining.com If you already took the proctoring course on this link THIS School Year, there is no need to do it again. Once you are completed the course, please make sure that Mr. Madden and/or Mrs. Ludy have your certificate of completion.
Literature Academy - Mr. Madden will be sending out dates
Biology Academy - Mr. Madden will be sending out dates
Literature
Thursday 5/14/15 - Literature Keystone - 2 Hr Delay
Friday 5/15/15 - Literature Keystone - 2 Hr Delay
Algebra Exam
Monday - 5/18/15 - Algebra Keystone - 2 Hr Delay
Tuesday - 5/19/15 - Algebra Keystone - 2 Hr Delay
Biology Exam
Wednesday - 5/20/15 - Biology Keystone - 2 Hr Delay
Thursday - 5/21/15 - Biology Keystone - 2 Hr Delay
Make Up Exams
Friday - 5/22/15 - Make Up Exams
Pack and Purge
Summer renovations will be here before we know it. The summer renovation will require the cleaning out of the 100 & 200 wings along with any classroom/office in the library/cafeteria area. All classrooms in these areas will need to be cleaned out before the last day of school. Now is a good time to begin purging and packing. As we get closer to this date, it may be wise to remove your personal belongings from your classroom. If you want to start packing now, we will have boxes available for you shortly. These areas will be renovated over the summer of 2015. The SS/Science wing will not be renovated until the summer of 2016. However, Rooms 5, 7, and 9 will need to be relocated due to building of the science lab in Room 7.
Label your boxes with your First and Last Name and new Room Number
Mark Your Calendars!!
Tuesday - 4/28/15 College Field Trip to Kutztown & Alvernia University
Friday - 5/1/15 - Ringing Rocks Field Day - student volunteers
Monday - 5/4/15 - AP Chemistry Exam AM session in Library
AP Environmental Science Exam AM session in District Office
PLC
Spring Orchestra Concert Dress Rehearsal
Tuesday - 5/5/15 - Ringing Rocks Field Day Rain Date - student volunteers
AP Calculus BC Exam AM Session at District Office
Tuesday - 5/5/15 - AP Calculus AB Exam AM Session in Library
Honor Roll Reception – freshmen & sophomores 6th period; juniors & seniors 7th period in the café annex
Leadership Meeting
Spring Orchestra Concert 7:30 in the Auditorium
Wednesday - 5/6/15 - AP English Literature and Composition (12th) Exam in Library
Act 80 Day
Team Meeting
Band Concert Dress Rehearsal
Thursday - 5/7/15 AP Spanish Language AM Session in Library
Band Concert 7:30 PM in the AuditoriumArt Show
Friday - 5/8/15 - AP German Language AM Session in Library
AP United States History AM Session at District OfficeAP Studio Art
AP European History PM Session in Library
Monday - 5/11/15 - AP Biology Exam AM Session in Library
AP Physics C – Mechanics PM Session in Library
Department Meeting
Tuesday - 5/12/15 - Faculty Meeting
Wednesday - 5/13/15 AP English Language and Composition Exam AM Session in Library
AP Statistics Exam PM Session in Library
Thursday - 5/14/15 - Keystone Testing – Literature, 2 hour delay
NHS New Member Induction – 7:00 PM in the Auditorium; reception to follow
Friday - 5/15/15 - Keystone Testing – Literature, 2 hour delay
Physics Field trip to Six Flags Great Adventure
Monday - 5/18/15 Special Olympics
Keystone Testing - Algebra I, 2 hour delay
Senior Trip Meeting – during 2 hour delay, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM in Auditorium
PLC
Tuesday - 5/19/15 Keystone Testing - Algebra I, 2 hour delay
Mandatory Senior Meeting – during 2 hour delay, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM, in Auditorium
Leadership Meeting
Western Center Recognition Ceremony at Pottsgrove Middle School 7:00 PM
Choir Spring Concert Dress Rehearsal
Wednesday - 5/20/15 - Keystone Testing – Bio, 2 hour delay, dismissal at 2:17
Choral Spring Concert 7:30 in the Auditorium
Thursday - 5/21/15 - Keystone Testing – Bio, 2 hour delay
Music Department Awards Banquet
Friday - 5/22/15 - Special Olympics – Rain date
Senior Picnic at Limerick Park
Monday 5/25/15 Memorial Day No School
Tuesday - Saturday 5/26/15 - 5/30/15 Senior Class Trip to Florida
Wednesday 5/27/15 Life Skills Picnic
Thursday 5/28/15 All Class Awards 9th grade 2nd Period, 10th grade 6th Period, 11th grade 3rd Period.
Friday 5/29/15 Life Skills Picnic – Rain Date
Monday - 6/1/15 Senior Class Trip Evaluation Meeting
Wednesday - Friday 6/3/15 - 6/65/15 Senior Finals
Wednesday - 6/3/15 - HS/MS Athletic Physicals at Middle School @ 2:30 PM
Booster Senior Banquet Sunnybrook Ballroom 6:00 PM
Monday, 6/8/15- Freshmen class Trip to Dorney Park
Tuesday - 6/9/15 Senior Awards Assembly &
Wednesday – Thursday 6/10/15 - 6/11/15 Mandatory Commencement Rehearsals
Wednesday - Friday 6/10/15 - 6/12/15 Underclassmen Finals
Friday 6/12/15 Students last day
Commencement 6:00 PM