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A weekly newsletter - May 14, 2021
Message from Ameka Hunt, Principal of PHS
Greetings Panthers,
With the evolving health authority guidance, beginning Monday, May 14th, we are suspending temperature checks for students. Please be mindful that it is imperative to avoid sending students with temps or COVID symptoms to school. Thanks in advance for your cooperation with this request, and your commitment to preventing the spread of COVID.
Important Immunization Information
The Health Office would like to send out a friendly reminder about immunization/shot records and immunization affidavits. All students must have proof of up-to-date immunizations prior to the start of school (this includes virtual instruction). The nurse recommends contacting your physician’s office as soon as possible. Please send proof of immunization to donna.bartko@pfisd.net . Original affidavits are required to be turned into the nurse, no photocopies will be accepted.
Please feel free to contact the Health Office at 512-594-0535 with any questions or concerns you may have.
Thank you!
Donna Bartko, PHS Nurse
Hablemos De la Salud Mental-Evento específico para latinos
Su salud mental es tan importante como su salud física. El miércoles, 19 de mayo a las 12 del mediodía, acompañe a Integral Care y NAMI Central Texas para un foro comunitario virtual en español donde hablaremos de la salud mental en la comunidad latina. Nuestro grupo de expertos hablará de lo que está pasando actualmente en nuestra comunidad y qué puede hacer si usted o algún ser querido necesita apoyo emocional. Otros temas incluyen cómo cuidarse a sí mismo y a su familia, cómo encontrar un consejero que hable su idioma y comparta su cultura, así como recursos sobre salud mental para adultos, niños y sus familias.
Los panelistas incluyen:
o Reno Gomez, LCSW-S, CRT East/LOC3 Gerente de Programa
o Kelly J. Bodú, MA, LMFT, Terapeuta Matrimonial y Familiar Profesional Bilingüe – Integral Care
o Dulce Gruwell, MHPS, Coordinadora del Programa de Pares de NAMI Central Texas
o Moderadora: Wendy Amozurrutia-Salazar, MA, LPC-S, Gerente de Práctica para Salud Mental de Adultos y Servicios para Familias y Niños de Integral Care
Para registrarse vaya al sitio web https://integralcare.org/en/hablemos-de-la-salud-mental/
Scholarship Opportunity (Class of 2021)
The Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting and advancing educational opportunities for youth in our community. To help our dynamic local students meet the ever-rising costs of seeking higher education, the Chamber will be awarding a number of scholarships to graduating seniors. One graduating senior from each PFISD high school will receive a $1,500 scholarship. The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm on May 16, 2021.
PfISD Students can find the application link here
Nick Howell
College and Career Advisor
Pflugerville High School
(512) 763-2415
RM #: A-103
PHS CEEB Code: 445-500
Miles of Smiles
Miles of Smiles is a chance for seniors to drive through and see teachers and staff one last time from PHS before graduation. The theme this year is SURVIVOR, as we have all had to Out Wit, Out Play and Out Last this crazy school year! We encourage those who want to, to decorate their cars for the event (safety first, please) and join us as we celebrate the Class of 2021!
Online Verification for 2021-2022 - All Parents of Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors
Our online verification process for the upcoming school year is now available for all students. We are requesting that you complete the two forms available online through the Skyward Parent Portal.
Please access your Skyward Family Access account (www.pfisd.net/Skyward) to complete the forms. Forms should be completed by Monday, May 31.
If you move over the summer, you will need to contact your home campus regarding your change of address. If your address change results in an attendance zone change, you will need to complete the online forms for the new campus. New online forms will available once the address is updated in Skyward.
Anyone needing a Skyward Family Access account or with additional questions should contact Skyward support at parentportal@pfisd.net or their campus registrar by email. Please include your name, your student’s name, and your student’s school on the email to the parent portal. Please ensure that you log on using the Parent Portal and not the Student Portal.
Families may translate the forms using Google Translate. (Google Translate instructions here).
Click here for instructions in Spanish.
Bấm vào đây để xem hướng dẫn bằng tiếng Việt.
PfISD Summer School Registration is Now Open
Dates: June 7th – July 23 (off July 5th for the holiday)
In Person students - Location: WHS
- 8:30-12:30 M-F
Virtual Instructional Options:
- 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tuition: Regular $100 / Free/Reduced Lunch $50
First Time Credit Options: English III, World Geography, Government, Economics, Art 1, Pre-Calculus and Geometry
If interested and ready to sign up, please fill out the link below. If you have questions please contact your student’s counselor.
Link: https://bit.ly/32Nqxav
PHS Counseling Team
A-D: Christina.Powell@pfisd.net
E-J: Lindsay.SaylorCarroll@pfisd.net
2021 Graduations Update
Our biggest and best event every year is beginning to come into view. Graduation dates have already been set and announced. They are provided again below as a refresher.
At this time, we are planning to allow six tickets per graduate. This is subject to change as we could possibly allow for more or fewer tickets depending on the local status with regard to COVID cases and protocols.
The graduation schedule is:
- Connally – Tuesday, June 1
- Weiss – Wednesday, June 2
- Hendrickson – Thursday, June 3
- Pflugerville – Friday, June 4
- Bad weather make-up date – Saturday, June 5
All graduations will be held at The Pfield and begin at 8:30 a.m. We know there are many questions as to what the ceremonies will look like, but many decisions will be based on guidance from local and state health officials depending on the situation at that time. At this time, we are anticipating providing 6 tickets per graduate; however, that could change as we get closer to the date depending on health guidance at the time. We will provide additional information as soon as decisions are made.
Student Announcements
To read the Daily Student Announcements, check out the PHS website and click on the PHS Daily Announcements under the School News tab or click HERE to link to the page.
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