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Important Dates
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September 10 - Open House, 6:30 pm.
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September 11 - Coffee Chat, "Digital Resources for Students and Parents," 9:30 am, media center.
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September 13 - No School, Teacher Inservice Day.
- September 17 - SAC Meeting, 4:15, Media Center.
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September 18 - Interim Reports Available Online.
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September 20 - Picture Day.
- October 3 - Ladies' Night Out, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Pusser's Grille.
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- October 14 - "State of the Schools" by Dr. Joyner, 6 - 7 pm, School Board Auditorium, 40 Orange Street, St. Augustine.
- October 15 - SAC Meeting, 4:15, Media Center.
- October 16 - PSAT Exam, 9 am.
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October 25 - No School, Teacher Planning Day.
- October 30 - Picture Retake Day.
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October 31 - Report Cards Issued.
- November 4 - 9 - Homecoming Week.
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- November 19 - SAC Meeting, 4:15, Media Center.
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- January 28 - SAC Meeting, 4:15, Media Center.
- February 18 - SAC Meeting, 4:15, Media Center.
- March 25 - SAC Meeting, 4:15, Media Center.
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School News and Announcements
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Open House
The PVHS annual Open House will be held tomorrow, September 10, starting at 6:30 pm. Parents will report to their students' first period class and follow their schedule. Today students will bring home a map with their schedule o for parents to use on Tuesday. Herff Jones will be on campus with information about class rings and graduation items, and we will also be collecting for the campus school supply drive. For a list of items, read the article later in this newsletter.
Blood Drive Sign up on October 1 during lunch
Drive is on Thursday, October 3
All students under 16 must have a signed form to be able to participate
Seniors: Scholarship Opportunity! If you donate twice during the year, you will be qualified to apply for the $1000 Scholarship. See Mrs. Asplen for details!
Pre-approved Absences Please carefully read the guidelines for pre-approved absences in the PVHS Student Handbook and on the St Johns County School District website (http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/depts/student/attendance)
Please remember:
- You must turn in the form at least FIVE DAYS PRIOR to your requested date
- A parent note with explanation or documentation must be attached to the form
- The form must be fully completed and signed by a parent.
Every form that is in compliance with the above guidelines will be reviewed for approval in accordance to our district, state and school policies.
Freshman Council
Congratulations to the following ninth grade students who were elected on Friday to represent their classmates on the Freshman Council:
Rafina Cebak
Sofija Djukic
Carly Dorsen
Jack Fox (Co-Chair)
Tori Hilbert (Co-Chair)
Jifu Li
Trevor Rolison
John Santillo
Emily Waldenmaier
Band Booster Update
PVHS Marching band has a new band director and a new name! Announcing "The Ocean of Sound" under the direction of band director Jennifer Christensen. For the parents of the band members, below are some important dates for our upcoming band booster club meetings. Hope to see you all there! GO SHARKS!!!
October 1 - Band Booster Meeting, Time, Band Room # 350
November 5 - Band Booster Meeting, Time, Band Room# 350
Decemebr 3 - Band Booster Meeting, Time, Band Room# 350
January 7 - Band Booster Meeting, Time, Band Room# 350
February 4 - Band Booster Meeting, Time, Band Room# 350
March 4 - Band Booster Meeting, Time, Band Room# 350
April 1- Band Booster Meeting, Time, Band Room# 350
May 6 - Band Booster Meeting, Time, Band Room# 350
June 3 - Band Booster Meeting, Time, Band Room# 350
Band booster officers 2013-2014 school year:
President: Patti Famularo
Vice President: Jessica Shelton
Treasurer: Jenny Hussin
Secretary: Cathy Collins (Odom)
Color Guard Liaison: Jennifer Johnson
Volunteer Coordinator: Wendy Routsis
Fundraising Coordinator: Tony Suppa
Clinic Supplies Needed Many of your children come in needing various items at some time during the school week. We are in need of additional supplies for the clinic and greatly appreciate any donations of the following: small water bottles Juice boxes Gingerale - small cans Gatorade - small bottles Saltine crackers (individual 2 packs, if possible) Sanitary napkins (ultra thin maxi pads) Ziploc sandwich bags Clorox/Lysol wipes Peppermints (soft balls) Hand sanitizer Kleenex Lysol Paper towels The clinic appreciates all your support! College Visits The following is a list of current college visits scheduled for during the school day at PVHS. The visits are open to interested juniors and seniors and they must sign up ahead of time through their Naviance account. Students are responsible for making up missed work. I will send out lists the day of the college visits to let you know who attended. Please contact Jennifer Ashenfelder if you have any questions. Florida Atlantic University - 9/10/13 10:00 AM Furman University - Media Center Reading Room 9/10/13 1:00 PM University of North Florida - Auditorium 9/17/13 2:00 PM Southern Methodist University - Media Center Reading Room 9/23/13 2:00 PM Northeastern University - Media Center Reading Room 9/25/13 9:30 AM Splash Camp Spend a day with the PV High School Dance Team and learn to dance like a member of the Splash!K-8th grade girls are invited to attend a dance clinic fundraiser on Saturday, September 21st in the PVHS gym from 9am-1pm. All attendees will perform the following week as a "Splashette" during the halftime show at the JV home football game against St. Augustine on Thursday Sept. 26th. The fee is $50 and includes the cost of the clinic, a keepsake t-shirt, snacks and facility fees. To get a registration form and more info please email jodysabet@gmail.com. Thanks for supporting The Splash!
Coffee Chat for Parents--Digital Resources for Students and Parents
Come join Lisa Barnett, media specialist, in the school media center on Monday, September 11 at 9:30 am. See what the media center has to offer for you and your student! Many materials are available 24/7, including some novels required for course work.
Reading Lab Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to work with students 1 on 1 and in small groups as they use a computer program to enhance reading skills.
Period TIME
1 9:15 am - 10:00 am
4 11:52 am - 12:37 pm
5 1:17 pm - 2:02 pm
7 2:57 pm - 3:45 pm
OPENINGS: Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Training provided.
Attention Back-to-School Shoppers!
The annual "Feed the Shark" Supply Drive is underway. For every item or dollar donated, you'll receive a drawing entry for a $50 restaurant gift card. Items needed include:
Hand sanitizer * Kleenex * Paper towels * Copy paper * Tape Dispenser refill * White Board/Dry Erase markers * Colored Copy Paper * Drawing paper (24x36) * Pens and pencils * Scissors * Sticky Notes * Cleaning * wipes * Mousepads for the computers - put your company logo on them! * Ipads * iTune cards * The Logo Game * Monopoly Game * Highlighters * Red and black pens * Permanent markers * Dry Erase markers in red, blue and black * White board eraser * Patty Paper - geometry projects * Graph Paper - full page or 2-4 per page is good
Items will be collected now and through Open House. Simply label your items with your name and phone number and drop off to the Shark in the Front Office. Please contact Stacey O'Connor, 280-2259, with any questions.
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Tee It Up for Charity
Support the PVHS PTO through purchasing Web.com Tour Championship Clubhouse tickets!!
Click here to purchase tickets & remember to enter our code PVSHARKS. Act fast before this offer ends! 
Thank you to PVHS parents and staff who have joined the PTO this year. We're off to a great start and your support will enable us to begin fulfilling teacher and staff grant requests right away. There is still plenty of time to join! You may send your check to the front office (PTO forms can be found on the PVHS website: click the PTO header, then click "JOIN the PTO" on the left side of the page.)
If you prefer to pay with a credit card, you may click the following link:
(Note: a small transaction fee will be added to your total to cover the costs the PTO would incur.)
For more information about PTO membership, contact Cyndi Scully at pvbythesea@me.com.
Parents: If you work for a company that will match your PTO charitable donation or make a donation
in your name, please contact Heather Dias at
All members of the PTO will receive a PVHS Student directory. Advertising in the directory is a great way to promote your business or service, large or small. To advertise or for more information, contact
Ladies' Night Out--Come Join Us!
Tickets are now on sale for the PTO Ladies' Night out. This fundraiser will be Thursday, October 3rd from 6:30-8:30 at Pusser's. Come enjoy food, drinks, friends and shopping at our "Christmas in October" event.
Vendors include: A'propos Boutique, Frenchy's Live Laugh Spa, Natural Life Company (*New*), Beach Chic and more!
Get an early jump on some holiday gifts for family members or perhaps a hostess gift for an upcoming holiday party. The evening will conclude with a fashion show by A'propos with what to wear this holiday season and winter.
Tickets are $25 in advance and can be purchased by sending your check in to the school attn: Brooke Bishop/ PTO treasurer. They can also be purchased online for a small additional processing fee by clicking on this link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=iqkrrzdab&oeidk=a07e81gbt5075ef9492. The cutoff date for advance purchase is September 30th, although tickets can be purchased the night of the event at the door for $35.
$25 includes: food, two beverages, raffle ticket (additional can be purchased at the door) and fashion show. When is the last time you could go out with the girls for just $25?
Hope to see you October 3rd!
For more info contact Laura Rojahn at (904) 571-4998.
Subscribe and Support Your PTO
The Ponte Vedra Leader will give our Ponte Vedra High PTO $15 for every new one-year $32 subscription or $54 two-year renewal.
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| Shark Sports |
This Week at Home
- Monday - Boys' Golf v. Fleming Island, 4 pm.
- Monday - Volleyball v. Palatka, 5:30 pm.
- Wednesday - Girls' Golf v. Nease, 4 pm.
- Thursday - Swimming v. Pedro Menendez & St. Joe, 5 pm.
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Scorecard
Aquatics:
Ponte Vedra High School vs. Bishop Kenny
September 3, 2103
The PVHS Sharks swam to victory and brought home their second win of the season.
The Sharks started strong in the 200 IM relays. The girls team of McKenna Johnson, Lily Norenberg, Madison Michaels and Hannah Santillo took 1st place. Luiza Serrano, Jenny Norenberg, Elizabeth Garcia and Carly Voytecek took 3rd. For the boys Logan Teate, Danny Camacho, Chris Kennedy and Kadeem LaFargue took 1st. Jonathan Magiske, Jacob Shalz, Sean Hoffman and Thomas Snyder placed 3rd.
In the 200 Free Brigid Morgan placed 1st and Emily Benson 2nd for the girls. Danny Camacho placed 1st, James LaCour 2nd and Thomas Snyder 3rd for the boys.
Emily Grace Alfaro came in 2nd in the girls 200 IM. Molly Voytecek placed 3rd. Chris Kennedy took 1st and Sean Hoffman 2nd for the boys.
Madison Michaels, Elizabeth Garcia and Molly Voytecek swept the top 3 places in the 100 Butterfly for the girls. Kadeem LaFargue, Jonathan Magiske and Jacob Shalz swept the event for the boys.
In the 100 Free Emily Grace Alfaro and Hannah Santillo took 1st and 2nd place. Chris Kennedy and Eric Erhard took 1st and 2nd for the boys.
Distance swimmers Brigid Morgan, Emily Benson and Madison Martin took the top places in the 500 Free. James LaCour and Thomas Snyder came in 1st and 2nd for the boys.
The 200 Free girls relay team of Emily Grace Alfaro, Madison Michaels, McKenna Johnson and Hannah Santillo took 1st place. Jenny Norenberg, Mary Jacobson, Carly Voytecek and Lily Norenberg took 3rd. Eric Erhard, Sean Hoffman, Jacob Shalz and Logan Teate placed 2nd for the boys. James LaCour, Declan Ford, John Molm and Jackson Capelli placed 3rd.
In the 100 Backstroke Madison Michaels won and McKenna Johnson placed 2nd. For the boys Sean Hoffman won and Logan Teate came in 3rd.
Sisters Jenny and Lily Norenberg took 2nd and 3rd in the 100 Breast stroke. Danny Camacho won for the boys; Jacob Shalz came in 2nd and Declan Ford 3rd.
The Sharks stayed strong til the end with the 400 Free Relays. Emily Benson, Brigid Morgan, Molly Voytecek and Emily Grace Alfaro won for the girls. Luiza Serrano, Madison Martin, Emily Voytecek and Wendy Parkulo took 3rd. Chris Kennedy, Eric Erhard, Danny Camacho and Kadeem LaFargue won for the boys. James LaCour, Jonathan Magiske, John Molm and Thomas Snyder took 2nd.
The Sharks swim again on September 12 at home against Menendez and St Joseph Academy.
Cross Country:
Your Sharks XC teams headed to Bishop Kenny on Saturday Night to join over 50 other teams and almost 1600 runners in one of the largest and most competitive XC meets of the year. With 9 of the top 15th ranked girls teams in the state and 7 of the top 15 for the guys in attendance, this was a good test for our Sharks on a nice evening and festive environment.
Our lady Sharks end up in 11th place out of 48 Varsity teams with over 400 Varsity runners and were led by seniors Bella Poole in 18th and Ashley Carpenter in 22nd place, proving our dynamic senior duo can run with the best girl runners in the state. Sophomore Abby Reimer along with seniors Casey Boland and Courtney Henderson all ran strong races with excellent times to round out the scoring for the Sharks Varsity in meet so large the Varsity races had to be split into 2 races, our own Lady Sharks qualifying for the Elite race.
In the men's Varsity race, your Sharks took 12th out of 49 Varsity teams, once again led by seniors Dustyn Johnson in 31st place and Crisman Jones in 43rd place, quite a nice job when you consider 793 athletes completed the three boy's races that evening. Seniors JP Mauriello, Frank Blumenfeld and Connor Schramm all came through with clutch performances as our varsity team was down to the minimum 5 runners needed for scoring due to injuries of other key runners. The Varsity boys also qualified to run Elite.
Both our JV teams followed up last week's strong performances with even better efforts this week, With a half mile to go our boy's JV team was at best in overall 5th place but strong finishing efforts down the stretch allowed our JV team to pass approx. 40 runners and every other team except host Bishop Kenny to take home 2nd place hardware. With over 400 runners in this race, your Sharks were led by sophomore Andrew Kessler with an excellent 4th place overall finish, followed by senior Evan Wiener in 14th, junior Johnathan Fennel in 24th, freshman Perry Bechtle in 26th, junior Tyler Lowery in 31st, freshman Mark Davey in 40th and sophomore Palmer Mowlam in 58th to round our team scoring.
Our Lady JV team had another fine performance and finished 8th out of 38 teams with 432 runners finishing this race and this strong effort was led by juniors Alexa Burch in 25th place and Sara Lindell in 41st. Freshman Madison Santore was next in 48th, followed by senior Rachel Babcock in 54th junior Kimberly Halbert in 74th. Freshman Caroline Bing and junior Grace Kellaher rounded out the scoring for the JV lady Sharks.
Next week there will be a split squad with the Varsity heading to Gainesville for the UF Invitational and our JV squads competing in the Mandarin Invitational.
Volleyball:
PVHS Defeated Middleburg Friday at the Shark Tank.
25-22,25-14,25-27,25-15
STAT LEADERS: Kills: Abbey Barnhard - 15 Sophia Erhard - 11 Digs: Caitlin Dorsch - 22 Sophia Erhard - 18 Assists: Corinne Quiggle - 33 Service Aces Corinne Quiggle - 5 Service Points Caitlin Dorsch - 16
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YMCA Youth In Goverment
Students motivated to learn more about how our state government works will want to sign up for the YMCA of Florida's First Coast Youth in Government program for 9-12 graders. The program provides students with the skills and confidence necessary for inspired leadership. A Parent and Student Informational Meetings will take place at The Palencia Club, 600 Palencia Club Drive on Thursday, September 12 at 6:30 PM. Weekly meetings will continue at The Palencia Club each Thursday from 6:30-8 PM September through February. Since 1957, Florida Youth in Government has brought the best and brightest high school students to the State Capital for General Assembly in Tallahassee, to debate in the actual Senate and House chambers to learn responsible leadership in the American democratic process and to experience law making first-hand through five program areas: Legislative, Executive, Judicial, Lobbyist and the Press Corps. This student-driven national program allows student to learn legislative protocol, formulate arguments and practice debate techniques by learning to "debate ideas not people". In the weeks leading up to the General Assembly, they will learn to draft, research and present a bill in order for it to become State law. Students will have an opportunity to travel to Tallahassee February 19- 21 to present the bill they have worked on. Over 700 Florida students experienced Youth in Government in Tallahassee this past February. Involved students are routinely rewarded with scholarships, college credit, community recognition and most importantly the self-awareness and confidence to be leaders. Junior Youth in Government for Middle School students will begin February 27th. The cost of the program is $60 (which includes all materials, transportation, overnight lodging & meals at YMCA's Camp Wewa for the Fall District Conference, and a tee shirt), with additional fees for the Tallahassee trip. Registration form may be downloaded from http://www.firstcoastymca.org/explore/youth_in_government For more information, please contact Leslie Cook at (904)278-9622 ext. 213 or email lcook@firstcoastymca.org. Visit Florida's First Coast YMCA at www.firstcoastymca.org and the state website at www.floridayig.net.
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