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A weekly newsletter - October 23, 2020
Message from Ameka Hunt, PHS Principal
Parents,
Please remember that on Thursday October 29th, all students that have registered to take the PSAT will report to campus in person for their exam at the scheduled time. All scheduling information will be sent out to parents and students early next week. Any student not registered to take the PSAT will work from home remotely on that day. Additionally, there will be no zoom classes on this Thursday October 29th, as all learning will be asynchronous.
Free & Reduced Lunch - More than just meals
Parents, we want to ensure that you are aware that students can still sign up for free and reduced meal benefits, which include breakfast, lunch, and at qualifying campuses, snacks and supper meals. Whether your student is an on campus student or a virtual student, if they qualify for free and reduced lunch, they can still receive benefits. On-campus students who qualify can pick up lunch while at campus at a free or reduced cost. Virtual students who qualify can pick up meals at our designated sites and times.
In addition, students who qualify get unlimited fee waivers to college, reduced fees for AP exams, and 2 ACT & 2 SAT fee waivers in their Junior and Senior year.
The application is online on our district website www.pfisd.net, which include English, Spanish, and Vietnamese versions. If your click on “Departments” and then select “Food Services” you will be directed to our Food services webpage. A link to the application can be found on the left column of that page. You can go to that page directly by clicking here.
Parent access to Report Cards and IPRs
Parents, did you know that you can access Report Cards (and IPRs) in the Skyward Parent Portal? When you click on the “Porfolio” folder for the student, you will see a list of files you can download (and print if needed).
If you need help logging into the parent portal, please see below for a tutorial.
Transcripts for Seniors Available for Viewing
If you need help logging into the parent portal, please see below for a tutorial.
Parent Portal Access in Skyward
Parents,
We encourage you to connect to our Parent Portal to stay up to date on your student's attendance, grades, assignments, and more in Skyward. Please click here to watch a video tutorial on how to access it.
If you'd rather see the presentation in slides, click here.
Parents and students, please take a moment and check attendance in Skyward. The attendance icon is available!
If your student was absent from class, please know that parents, guardians and medical offices can email excuse notes to cathy.martinez@pfisd.net or fax to 512-594-0505. Please be sure to include the student name and ID in the email/fax.
From our Social Worker
UCLA School of Law Williams Institute is hosting a LGBTQ Parenting webinar. Please join us for our upcoming webinar, LGBTQ Parenting 2020: Lessons from the Front Lines and the Challenges Ahead, on Thursday, October 28 at 5 pm PT (8 pm ET). Our panel features LGBTQ parents, researchers, and law policy experts who will discuss the latest Williams Institute research and their experiences.
Moderator Gary Bailey, Assistant Dean, Simmons University, will be joined by panelists Kerith Conron, Alex Gomez, Asha Leong, Michelle Garcia, Victor Self and Chris Fraley. To watch their discussion, please RSVP by clicking here or on the evite above.
Please contact AJ Stone Jonathan, Development and Events Coordinator, with any questions at jonathana@law.ucla.edu or 310.206.0314.
Order Your PVille Strong T-shirt Today!
This is the last day to order your Pville Strong shirt! Preorders only.
To place an order you must pay on revtrak. The shirts are $12. Money is for the class of 2021.
Click here to order online.
Thanks!
Brook Hampton
Pflugerville High School
Yearbook, Photojournalism
TAME
All students who are interested in engineering as a career are strongly encouraged to join the PHS TAME chapter. Our first meeting will be Tuesday, Oct 27 at 7 pm via zoom.
For more info, please email faculty sponsors Dixie.Ross@pfisd.net or Elijah.Ramos@pfisd.net Our organization is open to any student who wants to learn more about engineering.
Lady Panthers Dance Team
Are you interested in being a member of the award winning Lady Panthers Dance Team? If so, there will be mandatory virtual parent meetings on November 5th and November 10th at 6:30 p.m. to talk about tryout dates, requirements, and what LPD is all about! You only have to attend one meeting to be eligible to audition, so mark your calendars!
Please visit www.ladypantherdance.com or email Coach Cortez or Coach Sugden to get the Zoom link.
Senior portraits and yearbook
Attention all Seniors: The deadline to get your senior portrait taken at Prestige Portraits is November 30th. Please go to https://bit.ly/snr21portrait to make your appointment today! Spots are filling up fast for October and November.
2021 Yearbooks are for sale at www.jostensyearbooks.com. This is a year that is like none that have ever come before. The yearbook staff is hard at work collecting all the photos and stories from this school year. Be sure to order your book now before the price goes up!
Thanks!
Brook Hampton
Pflugerville High School
Yearbook, Photojournalism
Grief Support Group to Start Nov 3rd
Hello Panther community,
In response to supporting our students handle grief and loss, I am hosting a Virtual 6 week group in November and December for high school students. If your student is interested in seeking support from a small group also leaning how to manage grief, please have them scan the QR code below with phone or click link https://forms.gle/yiJPoQosYfwca2To9to to register.
Ana Bowie, LMSW
She/Her/Hers
Pflugerville High School
Campus Social Worker
Google Voice 512-594-0539
From our Social Worker: FREE upcoming workshop
Helping Your Adolescent Cope with Stress
Who: Caregivers for adolescents.
When: October 28th, 2020
Time: Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Where: Video Conference, once you have registered, you will receive an email with further information on how you can join this workshop.
Cost: Free, donations optional.
Adolescence is a period of significant development and change. In this workshop, caregivers will learn about common stressors in this developmental period, typical signs of stress, and walk away with tools on how to help their teens navigate these challenges.
CONTACT INFO
ACGC
workshops@austinchildguidance.org
(512) 451-2242
RELATED LINKS
Ana Bowie, LMSW
PHS Campus Social Worker
From our Counseling Staff
AP Exam Information
Please click on this Link to 2021 AP Exam Information
- Students must join their teacher’s AP Classroom in order to sign up for the exam.
- Exams must be confirmed by October 30th with a down payment in order to be officially ordered.
- Payment this year will be through RevTrak, first down payment is due by October 30th.
Click here for AP Exam Scholarship Application for non-free and reduced students.
Connect with your Counselor - What to know how to contact a counselor or our social worker? What to know how to set up a meeting or what resources are available to support your student, check out our short video to walk you through how to connect with us: https://www.loom.com/share/a76d977d757c4fe4be4f92a5005de7f4
Sarah Cable
Counselor for student last names P-R
PHS Lead Counselor 512-594-0526
Counseling Team
Parents & students, please know that we are there to support you academically and emotionally. If you are needing support from your counselor please feel free to email or call.
Counselors by alpha split:
A-D: Christina.Powell@pfisd.net / 512-594-0533
E-J: Lindsay.SaylorCarroll@pfisd.net / 512-594-0575
K-O: Mathew.Doeckel@pfisd.net / 512-594-0529 (current sub for Mrs. Johnson on maternity leave)
P-R: Sarah.Cable@pfisd.net / 512-594-0526
S-Z: Geminesse.Scott@pfisd.net / 512-594-0530
Social Worker: Ana.Bowie@pfisd.net / 512-594-0539
College & Career: Nicholas.Howell@pfisd.net / 512-594-0527
PHS Administrators
Please be assured that our leadership team will continue to support the student body of PHS. Please contact your administrator with any questions or concerns you may have. Assistant principals will support students based on their last name. See the information below for details.
PHS Administrative Team:
Ameka Hunt - Principal
Dr. Emily Delgado-Associate Principal
Dr. Sara Butler-Intervention & Testing Principal
Argie Flores- Principal (A-E)
Sara Dardeau- Principal (F - Lon)
Crystal Keck – Principal (Loo - Riv)
Christopher Riley - Principal (Ro - Z)
From Donna Bartko, Nurse at PHS
Please continue to practice the very important safety measures of the 3 Ws!
- WASH your hands
- WATCH your distance, and
- WEAR a face mask!!
Please remember to do your Health Screening AT HOME before arriving on campus
Please see the checklist below indicating what COVID-19 symptoms to screen your student for, and what to do if they are positive for symptoms.
Donna Bartko, RN
Pflugerville High School
Reminder for students
Students, be sure you are checking your emails daily so as not to miss out on Important information.
Thank you.
Parking Permit Applications
In order to ensure the safety of our campus, we have started the Parking Permit Application Process. For all students who plan to drive to the PHS campus for school, please visit the link below to begin the process of purchasing a permit.
Chromebook laptop distribution
Chromebooks are still available. Please click here for information.
Masks Required in the Stadium
Seniors - Important information from the College and Career Counselor
Apply Texas Graduation Requirement (Class of 2021) – Please remember that all seniors must complete an Apply Texas Application by October 31st, 2020 in order to graduate from a Pflugerville ISD High School. Please make sure to visit http://www.applytexas.org to complete this requirement. Mrs. Maritza Barrera has emailed all students who are currently missing this requirement and included an opportunity to meet with her to complete this in the next week. If you have questions, please email Mr. Howell.
College Application Completion Week (Class of 2021) – There are many institutions (UT Austin, University of Houston, Rice University, etc.) with November 1st priority deadlines. We strongly encourage all students in the Class of 2021 to set up another meeting with the College and Career Team by visiting http://www.calendly.com/phscollegeandcareer in the next week. This is to make sure you have everything situated to meet the November 1st deadline for many of our institutions.
Nick Howell
College and Career Advisor
Pflugerville High School
(512) 763-2415
https://nicholashowell.wixsite.com/collegeandcareer
http://www.calendly.com/phscollegeandcareer
RM #: A-103
PHS CEEB Code: 445-500
Student Sign out procedures
Parents, as a result of the limited access to our campus, please be aware of the current office procedures when you arrive to sign your PHS student out early:
1) Parents/Guardians/Emergency Contacts should approach the PHS Front Doors and call the front office (512-594-0500).
2) Please let the receptionist know you are standing at the Front Doors and are needing to sign out your student
3) The staff will look up your student's record. Please have your photo ID ready to show them at the door.
4) Once your ID has been checked, a staff member will be called to escort your student down to the front office, where they will sign out. Please build in lead time when picking up your student as availability and proximity of staff available to escort students varies throughout the day.
5) As a reminder, students may not be signed out after 4 pm.
Reminder - Bell Schedules
Bell Schedule
Please see below for a chart of bell schedules.
Google Classroom
Both in-person and virtual learners will continue utilizing digital learning platforms to engage in learning throughout the year. Maintaining continuity in the digital learning world will help to ensure the students' learning experiences continue with as few transitions as possible as we navigate learning through this COVID-19 pandemic.
Affordable Internet Options for Qualifying Families
The District is working to lessen the burden of internet connectivity some of our families may be experiencing. Over the summer, PfISD Technology increased the Wi-Fi signal on its campuses to extend into the parking lots. Students who may not have reliable internet access at home could, therefore, come to the campus and connect to the school’s Wi-Fi from the parking lot.
Also, for families that do not have internet service at home, a number of providers are offering discounts during the COVID-19 pandemic to families that are on the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), also known as Free and Reduced Lunch.
- Spectrum is offering Spectrum Internet Assist, an affordable and reliable high-speed option for $17.99 per month to families in the NSLP, the Community Eligibility Provision of the NSLP or who are on Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If you believe you qualify for this discounted internet service, visit www.spectruminternetassist.com. You can enter your ZIP code to see if the service is available in your area and complete an application form. Spectrum Internet Assist Flyer
- SuddenLink has an option for families that qualify for the NSLP as well for $14.99 per month. More details can be found at www.alticeadvantageinternet.com or call 844-358-3147 to see if you qualify. SuddenLink Flyer: English | Español
- Grande Communications also offers an affordable option for low income families through its Internet First program. Pricing for eligible families is $9.95 a month. For more information and to apply go to https://www.internetfirst.com/.
- AT&T also has options available for affordable internet during these times. More information is available on its website: https://www.att.com/internet/access/
Also, please be aware that ANY PFISD parking lot is a Wifi hotspot. You can go to the campus closest to their house, even if it is a middle school or elementary campus.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services
Curbside Meal Service is Changing
Beginning Monday, October 26, 2020, there will be limited sites open for curbside/virtual learning meal service. Please click here for updated information.
Tips to Successfully Navigate Virtual Learning at PHS
Tips to Successfully Navigate Virtual Learning at PHS
Attendance will be taken daily. It is imperative students complete assignments everyday each period in order to be marked present. Remote learning sessions will include synchronous sessions (Two-way, real-time/live, virtual instruction between teacher and students), and asynchronous sessions (Instruction that does not require having the instructor and student engaged at the same time). All students will need to log into their teacher’s Google Classroom via the PHS website at the appropriate times to engage in synchronous sessions. Students have until 11:59 PM every day to submit asynchronous assignments.
Return to Learn - Remote Learning Website
Pflugerville ISD has provided a webpage with information on starting the 2020-2021 school year. Please click here to learn more about virtual learning and on-campus learning.
¿Necesita ayuda en español?
Teléfono: 512-594-0583 (deje un mensaje de voz si no contesta)
Correo electrónco: Kristen.Hernandez@pfisd.net
Ella le brindará la ayuda que usted necesita.
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Now more than ever, it's important to keep up to date The School Info App for Pflugerville High School is a great way to stay connected and informed. Notifications are sent in real time for ever-changing situations. Be in the know—download the app today!
Click on the attached QR code or this link: http://siap.ps/eaedd6, or search for Pflugerville High School in the app store. Be sure to allow notifications so you get all the notifications and news feeds to keep current with what’s happening at PHS.
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