PTA NEWS BLAST
December 14, 2015
Advanced Academics


Important Dual Credit Change: 
  • The deadline for all paperwork and testing to be completed has been changed per FWISD to Friday, March 4 at 3:00 p.m.
  • Due to many concerns, including staffing, this is a firm deadline. 
  • Read dual credit packet carefully and complete all forms completely. 
PSAT Parent and student meeting:
  • 9th and 10th Grade parents and students: Scheduled for Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in the Ralph Miller Auditorium at 6pm 
  • You will receive your score report. 
  • We will address how these scores impact scheduling 
  • You will learn how to utilize a customized study guide from College Board based on your results. 

PSAT Scores Available January 7, 2016:

  • 9th, 10th & 11th grade score reports will be available January 7 at this website: studentscores.collegeboard.org 
  • An access code will be emailed to students if they provided their email address on the PSAT answer sheet. If they did not provide their email, they may get their access code in the counseling office or in room 231. 
Attention Juniors, 
Remember the SAT is changing in March and we suggest that you consider taking the January 23 SAT (deadline to register is Dec. 28). This will be the last 'old' style SAT you can take. You will be taking the new style SAT during a school day administration on March 2. Because you have prepped for the 'old 'style exam for many years you could benefit from this opportunity.
 
CONGRATULATIONS TO PAUL RYU!! 
We want to congratulate senior Paul Ryu on his awesome accomplishment of scoring a perfect score on the SAT and ACT this year. 

Way to go Paul!!





ATTENTION
PHS Faculty/ Staff

Please SIGN-UP for this fantastic opportunity!

WHAT: Free Blue Zones Purpose Workshop
DATE: Wednesday, January 6, 2016
TIME: 4-6 p.m.
LOCATION: Paschal High School Cafeteria

What better way to start off the new year than by attending a Purpose workshop here at Paschal? This is the next phase of our Blue Zones initiative and it's a big one. 
Be a part of something historical. We WILL be among the first Blue Zones approved high schools in the United States!
Registration for our Paschal High School Purpose Workshop is now open. 
Sign-up here.

Why you should go:
  • Because you should put yourself first and do something for YOU
  • Because Paschal High School is working to become a nationally recognized Blue Zones approved school and this is a big deal in the process of becoming that.
  • Because this is a great opportunity to bond together as a staff 
  • Because we will be serving Blue Zones approved snacks
  • Because we will be hosting a similar workshop for students and we want you to not only promote it, but say you did it!
Also, I do have a box of Dan Buettner's The Blue Zones book in my office if you would like to come by and check out one. Learn what the Blue Zones are and the research behind it!

Jennifer Fuller
Assistant Principal

Click here to contact Kristen Browning.
IMPORTANT DATES
 (for athletic and other events not listed, click here)
  
December 14:
Orchestra Winter Concert
PHS Auditorium 7pm

December 16:

December 17:

Academic Sweatshirt Ceremony 6pm
Ft. Worth Convention Center

December 18:

December 19:
Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center 5201 CA Roberson Fort Worth, TX 76119

December 21 - January 4:
Winter Break

January 4:
Teacher Prep Day 
(NO Students)

January 5:
Students Return
Final Exam Schedule
Final exams will be given the week of December 14-18 and the schedule can be viewed here. 
 IMPORTANT SENIOR DATES

January 19th - TCC field trip for seniors that signed up to take the TSI assessment.
January 27th - FAFSA presentation to seniors during the day at school.
January 28th - FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid - Help session will be held in the evening at Paschal. More information and time of event to come.

STUDY ABROAD with CIEE
Parents, if you and your child want to hear more about the wonderful travel opportunities with CIEE, please come to the PHS library on January 15 during both lunches. Ms. Elizondo, CIEE director, will be here to answer any questions you might have as we are trying to finalize the application process. As you might know, PHS has been awarded $20,000 in scholarships and we are so excited to offer this incredible opportunity to all our students. Please check the CIEE website:
NHS/JROTC 
Toy Drive Results 
 We had 330 toys donated.
Many thanks to the students,parents, staff, faculty, and administration for all their support!
A special thank to you Terry LeBoeuf and all of JROTC for organizing the drive and transporting the toys!

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
NHS update - our next chapter meeting will be on Friday, January 15, at 8:10 in room 204 or 1:05 in room 203 or 3:40 in room 204.
Any juniors or seniors who have not responded to their NHS invitation need to see Mr. Wright in room 203 ASAP.

Questions?  Check with Ken Wright, NHS chapter adviser
Parents, grandparents, educators, students, neighbors and community leaders are all essential members of the Paschal family. Together, through PTA, we provide support for our school, and also a powerful and effective voice for all children in our community. Thank you to all of our current 2015-16 members! 

Not on the list? Join the PTA by clicking here.