THE MENENDEZ MESSAGE

Volume 1 Issue 9

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

904.547.8660

Office: 8:30am- 5:00pm

Good afternoon Falcon Families and Community,

What a beautiful weekend after a great week at the school. Students were very busy last week with classwork, school events and after school opportunities. Our teachers have been working diligently to provide excellent instruction and remediation when students need it. Each day matters and we are glad to see students taking each day and class seriously. Together, this will be an incredible year for PMHS.

Since we are nearing the end of the first quarter, please take time to review your child's grades and attendance in Home Access Center. We have noticed that, generally speaking, our attendance and behaviors has been good. This is a big improvement that will show in student achievement. Please remind your child, if they drive, to come to school and class on time.

State testing began last week, but we will be continuing for make-ups and other student groups. Please see the assessment section below for further details.

Clubs are now in full force at the school and we will be hosting a Club Rush during lunches this week. Research shows that student who connect through clubs, academies, athletics and programs of choice typically have a better high school experience.

Speaking of clubs, our Student Council, in cooperation with our clubs and athletics will be hosting the inaugural Track of Treat on October. This is an opportunity for the the entire community to come together for sime trick or treating, a movie and time to come together for the betterment of our community. See the flyer below for a save the date.

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

Senior and junior parents, please make sure to look through the entire newsletter as there is important information from Jostens regarding graduation and the opportunity to purchase school rings.

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, Track or Treat, 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 25th - Applications for National Honor Society due, Final senior pictures in the PAC
• September 27th - Club Rush; Ruff Club Meeting; Wrestling interest and parent meeting
• September 28th- Senior Men meeting
• September 30 - Ruff Club dog wash
• October 9th - 14th - Homecoming week
• October 13th - First quarter ends
• October 14th - Homecoming Dance
• October 17th - FBLA meeting
• October 25th - Track or Treat

Congrats to the Beaver Toyota Student of the Week, Jason Watson! Jason is a senior at Pedro Menendez High School. He is an athlete and participates in school sports including football, basketball, and track as well as ALC . In his free time, you will probably find him training and playing various sports. One thing Jason is most proud of is his basketball team beating their biggest rivals at St Augustine High School in the playoffs this year. Jason is very proud of his teams, especially since his basketball and football team were young this year. He is from the Dominican Republic and would love to return for vacation. Jason thinks people may be surprised to find out how much he enjoys computers. In the future, he would love to go to college and pursue a career in cyber security. Jason really looks up to his father, who he says is his hero. Congratulations, Jason!

Meghan Dawson, a junior at Pedro Menendez threw out the first pitch at last week’s Jumbo Shrimp game.Way to go Meghan!

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 School Counselors are meeting with the 9^th and 10^th graders on Monday and Tuesday in the PAC to go over graduation requirements. If you or your student have any questions or concerns after these presentations, please don't hesitate to contact our counseling office at 904-547-8667 to schedule an appointment!

The college application season is in full swing and our School Counselors are here to help! The first step is for seniors to make a free account on www.commonapp.org where they can fill out one application that gets sent to multiple colleges which saves quite a bit of time and effort. Once they have done that, please have them make an appointment with their School Counselor to go over specifics with transcripts, letters of recommendation, and test scores, so we can make sure they have everything they need in a timely manner. We highly recommend all applications be submitted by November 1^st as this is when most of the schools have set their priority deadlines. Check out www.naviance.com if your student doesn't know where they want to apply yet or is an underclassman looking for general information for the future - every student has a free account, they just need to log in with their S# and password - we can help get them logged in at school their first time if they need assistance.

The PMHS School Counselor Office looks forward to serving the academic and social needs of the students 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

Grade 11 and 12

Students in need of Math and ELA10 retakes were sent messages via schoology about when/where to test Sept. 25-26, please make sure you check the messages in Schoology. 

IF a passing score is not reached for the retake on Sept. 25-26 students can return Sept 27-29 to take FSA to meet the requirement.

The October 11^th PSAT administration will be here before we know it! Make sure your students is prepared by having them take advantage of the following resources:

Khan Academy Official PSAT Prep: https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat/full-length-sat-1/paper-sat-tests/a/full-length-psat-nmsqt

PSAT Practice Tests*: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/preparing/practice-tests

*Your student will need to download the Bluebook App and create a College Board account to view practice scores.

Students who are testing the PSAT

If you prefer early dismissal for your student after testing is completed at 12:30-1pm (or allow them to drive themself), they must have an Early Dismissal Note. Please complete the request NO LATER than October 6 at 3:30pm:  https://surveys.stjohns.k12.fl.us/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=pmhsdismissal#

The pass will be given to the student in their test room on Oct. 11th

Students not participating in the PSAT

To ensure an optimal testing environment, we will allow flexibility to students on this day. High school students who are not participating in the PSAT may complete assigned work from home or at school on this day.  Assigned work will be due on Thursday, October 12, 2023, the day after the exam.

Our 4th year Flagler Health+ Academy students have started rotations at the hospital.

Students are exposed to various career pathways. They shadow in several departments, observing healthcare professionals in their clinical settings. This amazing opportunity allows our academy students to fuel their passion for the healthcare field. 

Thank you, Flagler Health+ for partnering with us to drive student success.  

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.”

Medication Given in School

Per school board policy, all medications must be brought into the clinic by a parent/guardian, not the student and requires the Medication Authorization Form to be completed (see below). Please include a Medical Management Plan if applicable (see below).

New bottles must be brought in by parents for each refill. Medication cannot be given from an old bottle.

All medication must be in their original containers, labeled with the student’s name, dosage, frequency of administration and physician’s name.

Medication should not be transported between home and school daily. Separate containers should be kept at home and at school.

Parents will be responsible for delivery and retrieval of medication to and from the school nurse.

Student Authorization to Self-Carry Medication

Per Florida Statue 1002.20, The Medication Authorization Form allows the student to carry their own emergency medication (Epinephrine Pen, Auvi Q, Glucagon or Inhaler) if and only if the parent and physician sign in the Florida Statute box on the Med Auth Form. This form must be returned to the school nurse before the student is allowed to carry prescribed self-administered medications.

Over the counter medications may be taken/given at school. They must be in the original container and be within the current expiration date. Please complete an Over-the Counter Form found below.

If you have any questions regarding medication to be taken/given at school, please contact Mrs. Parrey, RN, at 904-547-8672 or Rosemary.Parrey@stjohns.k12.fl.us. Additional medical forms can be found on our website under Clinic.

Medication-Authorization-form-

Allergy MMP2023-2024

Asthma-Medical-Management-Plan-MMP (2)

Over-the-Counter-Non-Medical-Form (1)

FINAL CALL FOR SENIOR PORTRAITS

On Monday, September 25, 2023, ANY senior wanting their portrait in the yearbook, MUST sign up. See Jodie Johnson or their English teacher for an ACCESS Code to log in to www.Leonards.com.

This is the FINAL event AT PMHS. Afterward, Seniors OR early graduating Juniors will need to make an appointment at Leonard’s Studios physical location.

JUNIORS AND PARENTS

IMPORTANT!

It’s time to order your Official Class Ring or Jewelry!

GROUP ORDER DEADLINE:

October 5^th

 Ring Ceremony:

January 10^th

Step 1:

Stay in the know!

(Sign up for updates)

Step 2:

Order Now

*To ensure the arrival of your custom ring, in time for your delivery event, make sure you order by your Group Order Deadline.

Jostens Digital Class Jewelry Catalog (English) (Bilingual)

Purchase your homecoming tickets via School Pay at https://schoolpay.com/pay/for/2023-Homecoming-Dance/SbSk2H4

Guest forms are available for pick up in the guidance office.

Tickets will go on sale Monday, September 25, 2023. There is a limited number of tickets available for purchase.  

Homecoming week October 9-14, 2023, ~Life in the Dream House~

~MONDAY Career Day ~TUESDAY Surf or Team Jersey Day ~THURSDAY Dynamic Duo Day ~FRIDAY Pink Out~

Skit Nite- Wednesday, October 11^h at 6:00pm in the PMHS Auditorium

Pep Rally- Friday, October 13^th  

Homecoming game and HOCO Court (king/queen crowning)- Friday, October 13^th at 7:00pm

Homecoming Dance- Saturday, October 14^th in the PMHS Gymnasium 7:00-10:00pm

 https://forms.office.com/r/2PZf3F8nja

National Honor Society applications are now available in guidance or in room 995. Students must have a 3.5 unweighted GPA to apply and be a sophomore, junior, or senior to be considered. Applications must be returned to Mrs. Meadows in 995 by Monday, September 25. No late applications will be accepted.

Interested in joining a club but not sure what options are available? Join us on Wednesday, September 27th in the 600-700 breezeway for Club Rush during your lunch to check out the clubs available this school year.

FBLA had a great first meeting on 9/12, with an incredible turnout. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, 10/17, in room 960, from 4:00 – 4:30. At that meeting, we will accept nominations for Treasurer. The treasurer’s responsibilities include helping with finances, fundraising, and community service.

If you’re interested in joining FBLA, the largest business career and technical student organization in the world, please sign up and pay dues through School Pay by Friday, 10/13. Click the link below:

SchoolPay - Checkout

Senior Men

There will be a Sr. Men meeting this Thursday morning in the gym hallway at 9:00. If you cannot attend, please see Coach Melgard  

Wrestling

Wrestling interest and parent meeting Wednesday 9/27/2023 in the cafeteria at 5:30. 

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!

Falcon Pride Store

Baker’s Sports has an online store open again for Menendez Merch. Click the link below to see what’s available. Ships Directly to your house.

https://bakerssport-falconpride.itemorder.com/

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St. Augustine, FL 32086

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