THE MENENDEZ MESSAGE

Volume 1 Issue 7

https://www-pmhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/

904.547.8660

Office: 8:30am- 5:00pm

Good afternoon Falcon Families and Community,

We had a great week at PMHS this past week. Students have been focused in their classes and classwork and we are seeing a rise in student achievement. This will be capped off this week as interims will be available on September 12th. Furthermore, FAST testing for 9th and 10th grade students will begin the following week on September 18th and 19th. We are extremely impressed with the focus the Menendez students have taken thus far this year.

Parents, please remind your child that Picture Day is tomorrow.

We also had a number of events this past week to celebrate a number of students. Hats off to the SAHS and PMHS volleyball teams for their Best Buddies Fundraiser last week. All the proceeds from the baskets will be going to the Best Buddies Club and the volleyball game for the students was awesome.

We also had our second pep rally of the year. Students had a great time and our cheer, dance and band students did a great job rallying up the crowd. We are very thankful for such a spirited student body.

Senior parents, please make sure to look through the entire newsletter as there is important information from Jostens regarding graduation.

Please see the flyer below regarding digital IDs. These will be utilized this year for students in the media center, cafeteria, checking in and out and other school events. If your child does not have a cell phone, we do have alternative options. IN addition, all students must complete the form below to access the SJCSD network and acknowledge access to the SJCSD student code of conduct.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=V9CzsxL8P0-S9HK-boRDUeKKGqBOENVEqvS-DZFzgwNURFRJTEZEWjZVSVoxRlVaUTk1MVQ3UEo3Uy4u

A multitude of our clubs are recruiting or have begun to meet. Information regarding clubs is posted throughout the campus. Student Council is working to organize a great community-wide event on October 25th. Please encourage your child to get involved in something of interest. Information on clubs are posted around campus and near the bottom of the Menendez Message.

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.

As the year progresses, the message will fill with information for our students, parents and our community. Please make sure to subscribe to The Menendez Message at the link below.

We look forward to unlocking the potential of each student and Menendez High School this coming school year. RISE UP FALCONS!

Respectfully,

Ted Banton

Principal

Pedro Menendez High School

• September 11th - 9/11Heroes Day
• September 11th - Fall Picture Day; Sport/Individual Group Pictures
• September 11th - Menendez Athletic Booster Meeting in Media Center @ 6:15pm
• September 12th - Interims Issued
• September 14th - SAC Meeting
• September 18th - IB Parent Meeting 6:00PM
• September 20th- Character Chats
• October 13th - First quarter ends

Order Form

The PMHS Student Services office is excited to welcome all of our Falcons back for the 23-24 school year. As we enter the 23- 24 school year, we ask that families review the SJCSD Student Code of Conduct at https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/schoolservices/conduct/

Please take the time below the start of school to review and complete the survey link below. Completion of this form indicates review of the SJCSD Student Code of Conduct and Acceptable Use Policies for the 2023- 2024 school year.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=V9CzsxL8P0-S9HK-boRDUeKKGqBOENVEqvS-DZFzgwNURFRJTEZEWjZVSVoxRlVaUTk1MVQ3UEo3Uy4u

For more information regarding the Deans' office, please visit https://www-pmhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/deans/

Yanetta (Arnold) Smith

Dean, Attendance and Tardies

Yanetta.Arnold@stjohns.k12.fl.us

Danielle Waldrop

Dean, Students A-L

mary.waldrop@stjohns.k12.fl.us

Kevin Leonard

Dean, Students M-Z

kevin.leonard@stjohns.k12.fl.us

The PMHS School Counselor Office looks forward to serving the academic and social needs of the studnets of PMHS. More information on services and supports can be found at https://www-pmhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/guidance/

Stephanie Toffaletti

IB Coordinator

stephanie.tofaletti@stjohns.k12.fl.us

Meredith Masiak

Early College Students and Students with the last name A-E

meredith.masiak@stjohns.k12.fl.us

Kathy Hamill

Students with the last name F-M

kathryn.hamill@stjohns.k12.fl.us

Jacqueline Cruz

Students with the last name N-Z 

jacqueline.cruz@stjohns.k12.fl.us

FAST PM 1 for grades 9-10 will take place on September 18-19.

ELA/Math retakes for grades 11-12 will take place on September 25-29.

Parents/guardians may limit what their own students can check out from the school library by filling out the Parental Choice Library Book Restriction Form. 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.”

IB

Join us Monday, September 18^th at 6pm in the PMHS Media Center for an IB Information Night. Parents & guardians of IB students in 9^th-12^th grade are invited to attend to learn about the IB Programme – what it is, what it takes, and all the benefits! Hear from our IB Coordinator, our IB teachers, and our IB seniors so you can get the full picture. No RSVP required, please enter through the media center door which will be propped open and visible from the front parking lot.

Academies are off to a great start. Students are signing up for their Career and Technical Student Organizations, FBLA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and ACE mentorship. This is a great opportunity for students to join a club which is directly tied to their academy curriculum. Students meet new friends, participate in student competitions at regional, state, and national levels, attend fieldtrip and so much more. If you need more information about a specific club, please reach out to the academy teachers. 

Check out our monthly Academy Newsletter by clicking the link: https://www-pmhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/academies/newsletters/ for the latest academy news.  

Academies are off to a great start. Students are signing up for their Career and Technical Student Organizations, FBLA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and ACE mentorship. This is a great opportunity for students to join a club which is directly tied to their academy curriculum. Students meet new friends, participate in student competitions at regional, state, and national levels, attend fieldtrip and so much more. If you need more information about a specific club, please reach out to the academy teachers. 

Check out our monthly Academy Newsletter by clicking the link: https://www-pmhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/academies/newsletters/ for the latest academy news.  

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Wrestling

Wrestling off season conditioning Mondays and Wednesdays after school in Wrestling Room. See Coach Leonard for information. 

Track & Field

The Pedro Menendez Track & Field Team will conduct strength training Wednesday mornings before school. If you have interest, please see Coach Ray in room 400 before school. 

Girls Volleyball

October 5^th is our Breast Cancer Awareness Night

Selling tshirts for $20 – ALL MONEY GOES TO BREAST CANCER RESEARCH. If you would like a shirt – see Coach Crosby room 625

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.

Fall Sports Start Date - 7/31/23

Bowling

Cross Country - Boys

Cross Country - Girls

Dance

Football

Golf- Boys

Golf - Girls

Swim

Girls VB

Winter Sports Start Date released soon!

Jacksonville National College Fair Returns!

Jacksonville Goes to College Week begins on September 18^th and concludes with the Jacksonville National College fair on September 23^rd! The National College Fair is being held at the Prime Osborn Convention Center from 9:00 AM to 1 PM.  Students may register online at https://www.nacacattend.org/23Jacksonville. 

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