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Good evening Menendez Community,
We are excited for this week as Florida recognizes January 27- 31 as "Celebrate Literacy Week. We have activities planned each day to celebrate and encourage our students in building their joy of reading.
Our students, once again, have much to celebrate. Our 9th an 10th grade students did a great job on the FAST PM2 Assessment, showing significant growth in both grade levels. Our athletic programs have had a great winter season showing with Wrestling, Girls Weightlifting and Competitive Cheer all making it to the next rounds. Spring season practices have begun and we look forward to great results there as well. Our "Pedro's Got Talent" show took place at the end of last week and was entertaining and hilarious. It was a packed show.
This week, we have a week filled with literacy activities, senior panoramic and luncheon, an assembly for our 9th and 10 grade students, and don't forget tutoring before school, during lunch and after school is available.
#RISEON3 is our mantra for the year and it illustrates our focus for our students. We hope to elevate the mark in the follow areas for every student:
- Achievement (in every part of life)
- Attendance (being present and on time)
- Attitude (regardless of the situation, to exhibit an attitude of success and persistence)
This coming year these four tenets will serve as the foundation for Pedro Menendez High School.
- Communication
- Clarity of Standards/ Expectations
- Consistency
- Commitment
Visitors to campus MUST complete a School Access Form which can be found on the SJCSD website at https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/volunteer/.
- This clearance is for entry on campus during school hours such as a morning meeting with teachers or counselors, volunteering, or other events.
#RISEON3!
Respectfully,
Ted Banton
Principal
Pedro Menendez High School
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- January 27th- January 31st - Literacy Week
- January 29th - Senior Panoramic & Luncheon
- February 11th - Interims Issued
- February 13th - SAC Meeting
- February 14th - Teacher Inservice Day, ESE Transition Information Fair
- February 17th - No School
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On March 13th we will host our 7th annual Victory Day! We are reaching out to all our neighbors and community members to ask for help in making this event a great one for many St. Johns County students!
If you haven’t heard of Victory Day before, it is an event for students with disabilities in our neighboring schools. Each school brings their ESE self-contained population to Menendez for a “field day” event in which they participate in games, activities, and challenges organized by our High School Student-Athletes. Last year we hosted students from SAHS, TCHS, PMHS, GRMS, SWES, OES, and OMES. It was our largest Victory Day event in school history, and we are hoping to keep this momentum alive in our event this year! It is student organized and gives our students the opportunity to lead others while serving this incredible population of students within our community.
We need your support to make this happen! We are asking for sponsorships and donations to cover the following expenses for this incredible day:
· Participation expenses for all students
· Victory Day T-Shirt for all participants (color coded by school)
· Food for all students and staff
· Victory Day Ribbons
· Purchase updated materials and equipment for activities & games
Below is the sponsorship packages we have to offer this year and the benefits that come with your kind donations. Please fill out the sponsor information form here and email it to Jennifer.Marston@stjohns.k12.fl.us or give it to the student collecting your donation.
Payment can be made via check or by using the following link: https://schoolpay.com/pay/for/Victory-Day-2025-Sponsorship/SpQsoZ
We thank you for your support. This is truly our favorite day of the year, and we know it is for many students in the county!
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Food Delivery
Students are not allowed to receive any food deliveries (Door Dash, Grub Hub etc..). Please do not order food via door dash or any other food delivery services for students.
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Please make sure all parent information in Home Access Center is updated. This ensures all teachers and staff can contact families with information and updates. | |
****THERE WILL NOT BE MATH TUTORING ON FRIDAY 1/17/25**** | |
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School counselors went into senior English classes this past week to help seniors apply for the Bright Futures scholarship opportunity. Students were implored to apply even if they did not think they qualified, are not planning on attending college, or are planning on attending an out-of-state college. If you senior missed this opportunity, they can apply at home but the application must be submitted by graduation. Contact your student’s School Counselor with any questions.
The school counselors also are meeting with all underclassmen this coming week to go over registration for next year’s classes, as well as a tutorial on college applications and using Xello to aid in college & career searches. The PowerPoint presentations will be loaded to the school website shortly.
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As a reminder, the state of Florida has given every student free access to the Xello college and career planning website. We will be utilizing this tool to aid in applying to colleges (used alongside CommonApp) as well as researching careers, scholarships, etc. Parents and guardians were sent instructions on accessing their free accounts two weeks ago, let your student's School Counselor know if you did not receive yours or if you need help in accessing your account.
At the end of each quarter, the School Counselors mail letters home to seniors that are at risk of not graduating. If you receive one of these letters, please reach out to the office to schedule a meeting to discuss how your student can get back on track. Additionally, please reach out if you have any concerns regarding graduation ASAP!
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For all SAC updates, agendas, and meeting minutes, please visit our page on the Menendez Website.
Our 24-25 SAC Meeting dates are...
February 13
April 10
Please email Emily Reid, SAC Chair, at emily.reid@stjohns.k12.fl.us with any questions!
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Thank you to those who signed up to attend the Busch Gardens field trip on March 7th. Sign-ups are now closed, please ensure you have paid the $130 cost on SchoolPay. Contact Mrs. Toffaletti if you are unsure if you have completed everything you need to attend.
If your student is taking an IB class, even if they're not in the full IB Diploma program, they are required to complete all assignments in the class. This includes the Internal Assessments (IAs) and sitting for the exams. Any student who fails to complete all required aspects of the course(s) will be charged the $150 exam fee that the school covers for each student, as the student will no longer be able to test. If you have any question about where your student stands in an IB course, please reach out to the teacher-they can give you the timeline of due dates and progress your student has made.
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Parental Choice Library Book Restrictions
Parents/guardians may utilize the Parental Choice Library Book Restriction Form to restrict titles their student may check out in the school library. Please complete the form and return it to your student’s school or librarian. This form is only required when a parent is seeking to restrict access to materials in the media center.
*Restrictions from middle school are no longer valid. A new form must be filled out and returned to the high school to meet new state requirements.
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🌟 Join the High School French Club! 🌟
Are you passionate about French culture, cuisine, and language? The French Club is the perfect place for you! Whether you’re a beginner or already fluent, our club offers a welcoming environment to practice speaking, learn about French traditions, and make new friends. We host fun events like French movie night. Plus, you’ll have the chance to prepare for exchange programs. Come join us and say “Bonjour” to a world of new experiences! ✨
Interested? Sign up today and be part of our new community! 🎉📚
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Book Club
The Book Club meet the second Monday of every month in the media center after school. Come join us to discuss books, practice for Battle of the Books, and share the joy of reading. We have cookies!
Stop by the media center or Mrs. Kennedy's classroom (rm 840) for a club permission slip for the new school year.
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Pay to Play for the School year 24-25
$150.00 1st Sport
$50.00 for any additional sports played.
Must be paid through SchoolPay PRIOR to sport start date. Please lest Students name and sport when paying.
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The Menendez Athletic Department utilizes an online paperless registration system, AthleticClearance.com. The registration process is attached. Additional Menendez Athletics information, including coaches’ contact information, can be found at www-pmhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/athletics/. Our expectation is that every athlete will be registered by their parent/guardian before their desired sport’s start date.
Athletic Clearance Instructions
Please ensure the following when completing the online process:
1. Student ID should be entered WITHOUT a preceding “S”. Numeric ID only!
2. Scan and upload physical as ONE document.
3. Ensure that student information is complete on page 4 of the physical (EL2).
4. Ensure that the MD has checked “Medically eligible for all sports without restriction” AND signed and dated page 4 of the physical.
5. Ensure that student and parent signature/date is completed on bottom of page 4 of the physical.
The only type of physical we accept is the FHSAA EL2 physical form. The updated physical form is 4 pages. Starting the 23-24 school year, the old EL2 form WILL NOT be accepted.
Please keep in mind that the FHSAA requires all student athletes to view free video courses on concussions, heat illness, and sudden cardiac arrest (see instructions below). Signatures on the EL3 form indicate that your athlete has completed these three video courses. The FHSAA also requires that all student athletes have at least a 2.0 unweighted GPA to be eligible for participation.
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Falcon Pride Store
Baker’s Sports has an online store open again for Menendez Merchandise. Click the link below to see what’s available. Ships Directly to your house.
https://bakerssport-falconpride.itemorder.com/
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Superintendent Search
The St. Johns County School Board is asking for input from the community on the leadership qualities desired in our next Superintendent. Your feedback is crucial in helping us identify the best leader to guide our district toward continued success. The Superintendent Search Public Survey, conducted by the Florida School Boards Association in collaboration with the St. Johns County School Board, is an essential part of this process. Your responses will help shape the application process and develop interview questions for candidates.
Complete the Superintendent Search Public Survey
Survey closes on February 14, 2025.
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