PTMS Weekly Parent Newsletter
February 24, 2023
Coming Up
January 17-March 17 - Residency Verification for all CURRENT SDUHSD students (except 12th graders)
February 13-March 17 - Independent Study Physical Education (ISPE)
February 23-March 3 - 8th Grade Trip to Knott's Berry Farm Ticket Sales between 7:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. daily with Vetha in the office - Cost is $80/ea - this 2-page permission slip and student ID are required to buy a ticket.
February 27 - Late Start Day
March 3 - Trailblazer Awards
Principal's Message
Wolfpack families,
As we wrap up February and head into March, I continue to celebrate the wonderful learning that happens on campus each day. Whether it's balloon cars in science, square dancing in PE, or our coffee concerts in band and orchestra, our students continue to engage in dynamic learning opportunities. The month of March will be busy with the likes of Pi Day (we need parent volunteers!), our therapy dogs visiting again, spring club fair, and course selection for next year. I want to mention to our 7th graders that next year, we are hoping to offer both a Guitar class and Choir class as additional electives. We hope that students take advantage of these performing arts electives, in addition to the many current selections our students continue to enjoy.
I once again want to remind families who drive their student to school to please only drop your child off in the lane closest to the school. I know that our morning traffic is busy and not fun, to say the least, but student safety is always primary. So in the interest of keeping all students safe, please adhere to this.
Hopefully, this weekend will be the last of the rain for a while and that warmer days are around the corner.
Have a great weekend and see you Monday,
Scott Wild
Principal
Assistant Principal's Message
California Healthy Kids Survey
On March 8th, your student will be asked to take the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) sponsored by the California Department of Education. The survey will be administered through students' homeroom classes.
This is a very important survey that will help promote better health and well-being among our youth, improve the school learning environment and combat problems such as drug abuse and violence. For more information please read the Consent for California Healthy Kids Survey letter.
Your student does not have to take the survey. If you do not want your student to complete the survey, please click HERE to complete the opt-out form by March 5th.
If you have any questions please email kathryn.freeman@sduhsd.net or lisa.graciano@sduhsd.net.
Second Semester Student Expectation Talks
Assistant Principal Freeman met with all Homeroom classes to review Student Expectations for second semester. Topics included: bike safety, tardies, academic honesty, lunch behavior and more. 8th grade presentations also included slides about the end of year activities for 8th graders and we reviewed the Loss of Privilege list.
Click HERE to view the slides.
Message from the Counselors
D/F Notification: Grades are available for parents and students to view online via Aeries. To view grades, access your Aeries account and select the “Grades” tab, then click on “Grades”. Only students earning a D and/or F will have a 3rd Quarter D/F notification posted. To view your student’s current progress and any assignment test scores, click on “Gradebook”.
It is almost time for our current 7th graders to select their classes for 8th grade! On Monday March 6, our counseling team will meet with all 7th grade students through World History classes for an 8th Grade Course Selection presentation to explain this process. Please be sure you (along with your child) have completed BOTH the online course selection AND have returned the 8th Grade Course Selection Contract by Monday, March 13, by either submitting it in the counseling office or via email to ptcourseselection@sduhsd.net. Paper copies will be distributed to students. The 8th Grade Online Course Selection window will open on Monday, March 6, and closes on Monday March 13. Students can ask their course selection questions during break, lunch or by emailing their counselor. Please refer to the 8th Grade Course Selection Process link on the Registration Page of the PTMS website for more information.
8th grade students will receive course selection information from their high school at Incoming Welcome Night, which will be held in early March.
Wellness Week is coming to PTMS! Our theme this year is “Be the best you can be in 2023!”
The week will begin on March 13th here on campus. We have lots of exciting events and visitors lined up including Torrey Pines PALs students leading our homeroom lessons, DJ Eric, our very own Rock Band, Love on a Leash therapy dogs, quizzes and scavenger hunts! It should be a fun and enjoyable week for all. On Monday, March 13th, we will be celebrating Pi Day (one day early due to the convenient single period schedule) so our Math department will launch the week with various activities during Math classes. The full schedule will be released next week.
Financial Help for Child Care Available - Child care services can cost up to 50% of a family’s annual household budget; no family should have to choose between paying rent and child care. San Diego County families can apply for financial assistance for child care while they work, look for a job or go to school through the San Diego County Centralized Eligibility List.
Lisa Curry, Counselor (A-Ne) lisa.curry@sduhsd.net
Carsen Murt, Counselor (Ng-Z and EL Students) carsen.murt@sduhsd.net
Samantha Eels-Taylor, Student Support Facilitator samantha.eelstaylor@sduhsd.net
Beginning Band & Orchestra After-School Program
Want to learn to play a Band or Orchestra instrument? Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Percussion (drums), Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass.
Come to our beginning Band & Orchestra after-school program, starting on March 13th. The program will be every Monday from March 13th through May 1st from 3:45pm to 5pm in room M103. Parents are encouraged to attend our first class to help students select their instruments. Bertrand's Music will be there on March 13th with instruments.
ASB and Student Announcements
Click here to see the latest version.
You can also check out the Students tab on our website and click the link entitled "Student Announcements" for a running post of each week's announcements.
From Attendance
We appreciate you being here at school every day, on time.
CA Healthy Kids Survey is Coming Up!
On March 8th, your student will be asked to take the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) sponsored by the California Department of Education. The survey will be administered through students' homeroom classes.
This is a very important survey that will help promote better health and well-being among our youth, improve the school learning environment and combat problems such as drug abuse and violence. For more information please read the Consent for California Healthy Kids Survey letter.
Your student does not have to take the survey. If you do not want your student to complete the survey, please click HERE to complete the opt-out form by March 5th.
If you have any questions please email kathryn.freeman@sduhsd.net or lisa.graciano@sduhsd.net.
From the PE Department
Please follow us on Instagram to see what your student is up to during PE class.
Pi Day - March 13th - Volunteers Needed!
For this year's Pi Day celebration, we will be needing parent volunteers to help make a successful and fun day for the students. You can sign up for your child's math period, however, if you can stay longer please sign up for more slots.
To sign-up as a Volunteer, please click here.
For any questions, please contact our VP of Programs Claire: vpprograms@pacifictrailsmsptsa.org
Residency Verification for CURRENT 7th through 11th Grade SDUHSD Students
The submission window is between January 27th and March 17th for parents of CURRENT SDUHSD students in grades 7 through 11 to provide the required documents for Residency Verification for the 2023-24 school year.
The following THREE documents are required:
1. The 2-page 2023-24 Annual Residency Verification Affidavit.
2. A copy of your recent SDGE bill.
3. A copy of another service bill (Cable, Water, etc.) as described on the Affidavit in the "Category 2" box in the middle of the page.
Submission is done through your Aeries Parent Portal. Here is a tutorial on how to do it.
If you are unable to submit your documents via your Aeries Parent Portal, please feel free to submit paper copies or scanned copies to Vetha in the front office.
If you have more than one CURRENT SDUHSD student, you will list each of those students on the Affidavit and submit it to Vetha in the front office who will clear each student at each school.
** Please do not list your INCOMING current 6th grade student on this form. You will need to include an independent Residency Verification at the time you enroll your 6th grader for 7th grade later on. **
Deadline to submit your documents is March 17th. Course Selection at all schools for the 2023-24 school year will be compromised for those students who do not have the Residency Verification documents uploaded/turned in.
Independent Study Physical Education (ISPE)
The window to apply for ISPE for the 2023-24 school year is February 13 through March 17, 2023.
Learn how to apply at this link.
There will be two VIRTUAL Parent Q&A Sessions: one on February 7th at 5:00 p.m. and the other one on February 22 at 5:00 p.m. You can find the meeting link in the application link above.
Notification of ISPE approval status from the District will be between March 27th and April 14th.
If you have questions, please contact ispe@sduhsd.net.
PTSA Membership
The PTMS Parent, Teacher & Student Association (PTSA) welcomes you to the 2022-2023 school year! As PTMS enters its seventh year, the PTSA continues to grow, supporting the families and staff by sponsoring a multitude of enriching activities and programs. We kindly ask for your support to continue this work.
The PTSA Membership fee is just $60 for two adults and one student. Please sign up here.
Volunteers Are Needed for the "Glow The Night Away" dance on February 16th. If you are interested, please click here to sign up.
Would You Like to Serve on the PTSA Executive Board for the 2023-24 School Year?
The Pacific Trails PTSA needs to fill the position of Treasurer for the 2023-2024 school year. This position requires more time than other positions but is required to keep our PTSA at Pacific Trails.
We are looking for someone excited to join our PTSA and help manage the funds used to facilitate many of the fun and important programs for students, their families and teachers. Our current Treasurer will provide all of the training and support you need to ensure your success.
If that is you or someone you know, please contact Uzma Kahn Qazi at: parliamentarian@pacifictrailsmsptsa.org
TPHS ASB Applications
Attention future Falcons of Torrey Pines High School. ASB is looking for incoming 9th grade students who are energetic, motivated, organized and are passionate about serving their Falcon community.
Applications for our 2024 ASB class are available starting on Monday, March 6 at 8:30 am and are due Wednesday, March 15 @ 2:00 pm.
Applications will be on the TPHS ASB website, inside the Student Store on campus and also outside the ASB Room. We hope you all apply and we can't wait to meet you! WE ARE TP!
Please direct any questions to TPHS ASB Advisor, Jennifer Ryan at jennifer.ryan@sduhsd.net
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Student Safety Vehicle Permit
Job Opportunities - Bilingual Parent/Community Liaisons
San Dieguito UHSD has three openings for part-time Bilingual Parent/Community Liaisons, two positions are bilingual Spanish, and one is bilingual Mandarin. A Liaison facilitates communication with families on the behalf of the schools and district to create and maintain a partnership between home and school and create a greater understanding of educational procedures, issues, and concerns. For more information on locations, work hours, and to apply, please go to: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1702214.
Other
- PTMS Webstore - the PTMS store for PE clothes
- San Dieguito Boys & Girls Club - click the link to the left for 2022-23 athletic schedules.
- SDUHSD - The SDUHSD is currently recruiting to staff permanent and substitute classified positions (e.g. Instructional Assistant, Nutrition Services, Custodian, Secretarial/Clerical). Part-time and full-time positions are available. Substitutes can set their own availability. To view a list of openings and to apply, please click https://www.edjoin.org/sandieguito or you can call Susan Gray at 760 753-6491 x5543.
