THE MENENDEZ MESSAGE

Volume 1 Issue 4

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

904.547.8660

Office: 8:30am- 5:00pm

Good afternoon Falcon Families and Community,

We hope you all had a wonderful week and weekend. It was a busy week at Pedro Menendez High School. We held expectation assemblies for each grade level, reviewing the actions and steps that students can take to be most successful during the 2023-2024 school year. Some areas of focus were attendance, technology usage (including phones and ear buds, appropriate attire, and consistently engaging in learning.

Teachers have posted their "Welcome Back" presentations in Schoology. Take a moment to review these with your student.

On August 24th, our School Advisory Committee will have the first meeting of the year. SAC is led by Ms. Willis. If you have any questions regarding SAC, please email her at erica.willis@stjohns.k12.fl.us.

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

Our Junior class had a meeting with Jostens regarding class rings. Our senior class had an assembly with Jostens regarding Cap and Gown information. Our graduation will take place on May 22nd at 7:00pm at the St. Augustine Amphitheater.

A multitude of our clubs are recruiting or beginning meets. Information regarding clubs is posted throughout the campus. Best Buddies spent the week recruiting members. Other clubs like HOSA have already had their first meeting. Please encourage your child to get involved in something of interest.

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.

Speaking of websites, we are working to update and upgrade our website. Please be patient as we make updates over the coming weeks.

We are still seeking to fill one teacher position of ESE teacher. If you are interested, please visit the PMHS website and click on "Job Vacancies". You can also email me directly if interested at ted.banton@stjohns.k12.fl.us

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

• August 24th - SAC Meeting
• September 4th - Student/Staff Holiday
• September 6th - St Johns County College and Career Night @ SAHS
• September 7th - College Fair Night @ Nease HS
• September 12th - Interims Issued
• September 14th - SAC Meeting
• October 13th - First quarter ends

Anyone interested in joining the PMHS School Advisory Committee is invited. Our meetings are typically on the second Thursday of each month at 8:00am in the Media Center and/or on Microsoft Teams. Please join us at our first meeting on Thursday, August 24, 2024. If you are interested in joining SAC, please complete the application via the link and return to Ms. Erica Willis SAC Chair at erica.willis@stjohns.k12.fl.us. 

Link for SAC application https://forms.office.com/r/6T01uwEi6G

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

August 25th is the LAST day to sign up for PSAT NMSQT in school on Oct 11 for grade 9 and 11 only (sign up through school pay only). Grade 10 English 2 are automatically registered!

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.

We are excited to announce a new certification for our second-year health academy students. Certified Medical Administration Assistant-CMAA this field is the top current job opening in Jacksonville health care employers. Students will learn scheduling, updating medical records, patient intake, and general office skills.

We are excited to offer a new certification for our Digital Information Technology students in our business academy. Microsoft 365 Fundamentals which focuses on Microsoft 365 services and concepts, cloud-based solution, and computer security. This will be a great foundation for our academy students as they move through our business classes.

Our VyStar on campus credit union will open this week for students to open new accounts and carry out any of their banking needs.  

Pedro Menendez High School VyStar business academy is proud to announce the new Menendez debit card. The new card will allow up to $10,000 to be donated by VyStar back to our school. Each time you use the card you are helping our school at it is not cost to you. That is right, no cost to you! Help support our school by ordering your new card today. Please call (904) 908-2927 or stop by a branch and ask for the Pedro Menendez debit card. 

The PMHS Clinic is managed by Mrs. R. M. Parrey, RN, CSN, MEd. Information on Clinic services, including medication drop off can be found at https://www-pmhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/clinic/

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

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!

The St. Johns County School District will host its annual College and Career Night Wednesday, September 6, from 5– 8 p.m. at St. Augustine High School located at 3205 Varella Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32085.

College and Career Night provides an excellent opportunity for St. Johns County high school students from to receive firsthand information on post-secondary educational opportunities. Representatives from over 80 colleges, universities, armed services, career institutes and trade schools will be available from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium and cafeteria. From 5 p.m.-6 p.m. and 7:30-8 p.m., breakout sessions will be held throughout the school, covering topics such as financial aid, postsecondary disability supports and resources, college entrance test preparation, and more!

While this event traditionally focuses on juniors and seniors, underclassmen are also encouraged to attend. Many colleges have very selective admissions criteria and students should start planning early.

The event is presented by the SJCSD Department of Guidance and Programs of Choice. To register to attend the event and view the list of representatives in attendance, please visit our website.

600 State Road 206 West

St. Augustine, FL 32086

Main: (904) 547-8660