Announcements for 1/22/2020

Lunch Menu:  Chicken Tenders, Waffles with Syrup, Waffle French Fries, Mandarin Oranges & 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.  

Choir Students need to meet in the gym at 12:20 today for their yearbook picture.

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 Friday
Practice will start after school and last till 4:30 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays in the complex.

ESports:
Redskin Esports is adding Rocket League to our list of game titles and will be holding team tryouts through Jan. 23. If you are an experienced Rocket League player, come show us what you got!If you have any questions, please email adam.hand@pocahontaspsd.com
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. 

Book Club:

Book Club will meet at lunch in the library today

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

SWAT:
SWAT WILL MEET FRIDAY THIS WEEK 12:00 in the Library

Student Council:
Student Council will have a meeting on Thursday at lunch.  

FFA:  
There will be an FFA Officer meeting Wednesday at 12:10 

There will be a Farm Sale meeting Thursday at Lunch  
National FFA Scholarships are due to Mr Washburn by Wednesday of this week.  

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. 

Baseball: 

7th and 8th grade players need to come by and see Coach Eddington today if you did not yesterday.

Basketball:

1/23: 7th Girls, JGJV, 7th Boys, JBJV @ Home (Cave City) 4:00 Pm

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