Announcements for 1/24/2020

Lunch Menu:  Chicken & Noodles, Steamed Broccoli, Carrot Coins, Crackers, Peaches & Milk

PHONE REMINDER: Students phone should be turned OFF during the hours of 8:00am and 3:20 pm unless a teacher approves it for academic purposes only.

EARBUD REMINDER: Students, earbuds fall under the Cellphones/Electronic Device policy. Make sure they are not out between the hours of 8:00 am to 3:20 pm unless a teacher allows it for an academic purpose.  

We will be taking club pictures for the yearbook next week. Students in these clubs will need to meet in the gym at 12:15. Below is the schedule:

Monday: Redskin Pals and FBLA

Tuesday: LINK and PRIDE
Wednesday:  Islanders Club, Chess, and Quiz Bowl
Thursday:  NJHS and SWAT
Friday: FCCLA and FFA

Wellness Day is Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. Wear some comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Each grade will have multiple activities that require you to exercise. If there is a problem with you exercising, please see Mrs. Cox and bring a note. This is usually a really fun and active day. Guest speakers will provide activities for you as well. The cafeteria will have fresh fruit and healthy snacks during the morning hours. They are free to eat. 

Yearbooks are on sale! The cost is $30.00 and may be purchased in the Jr. High Library.   Yearbooks may also be purchased online at jostensyearbooks.com  

As a fundraiser, Family Career and Community Leaders of America will be selling Val-O-Grams for $10 a piece. Each Val-O-Gram will contain one Crush soda, and a 9x6 bag of gourmet popcorn with your choice of flavor. They will also include a personalized message and be wrapped. You can purchase a Val-O-Gram for their crush, friend, or significant other. Only order one Val-O-Gram per form. For more forms contact an FCCLA member, your school office, or see Mrs. Bradley or Mrs. Lynch. All Val-O-Grams will be delivered on Valentines day. All orders must be received by February 7th. Any orders sent after the 7th will be marked Return to Sender. Help support the PHS FCCLA in their efforts to raise money for their organization by purchasing a Val-O-Gram!

Track & Field:
Any Jr. High student that is wanting to participate in Track and Field this spring needs to see Coach Chester or Coach Counts by TODAY
Practice is after school and lasts till 4:30 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays in the complex.

ESports:
Esports Spring Season 2020 kicks off preseason on Feb. 4. If you would like to play League of Legends in a competitive atmosphere, come see us. Our League of Legends team has secured top 16 in the state playoffs for two consecutive seasons. 

Quiz Bowl:
Congratulations to the PJHS Quiz Bowl Team for placing third at the AGQBA Regional Tournament on Saturday. They will now advance to state competition!  
 

Redskin PALSS: 
Redskins PALSS will meet on Mondays during lunch in the library.

SWAT:
SWAT WILL MEET TODAY @ 12:00 in the Library

LINK:
LINK and SWAG have a meeting in the gym at 12:10 on Friday. If you cannot be there, please stop by Mrs. Cox's office and pick up a handout. LINK/SWAG will teach on February 26, 2020 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Alma Spikes and M.D. Williams. We received a tobacco settlement grant. 

FBLA:  

Spring Conference Feb. 5th at Nettleton Performing Arts Center 

Basketball:

1/24: JG, SG, JB, SB @ Southside 4:00 PM