10550 Ray Road, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082 904-547-8300 - Main Office
Office Hours: 8:30a.m. to 4:45p.m.
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A huge thank you to the IB Boosters for organizing Nease's College Night. There were over 80 colleges represented for families to visit.
All individuals wanting to gain access onto the Nease campus before school or during the school day to attend any meeting or event must be registered as a volunteer through the St. Johns County School District. Please sign up through this website:
www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/volunteer/
We are looking for 8 volunteers to assist in the day-long Reality Fair for our senior Economics students. This fantastic event, held in the Media Center, gives seniors a look into the complexities of real-life budgeting and supporting a family in our economy. The event will run from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm on October 17th. The event, organized by Vystar Credit Union, utilizes volunteers to run stations that the students visit. If you are willing to volunteer for the Reality Fair on Thursday, October 17th, in the Media Center, please email
[email protected]
FREE TUTORING!!! National Honor Society provides FREE tutoring after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm to 5pm AND during all lunches on Monday and Wednesday. Please encourage your child to attend, if he/she is struggling in a course.
Students who are taking FLVS Advanced Placement Courses MUST turn in their Exam Only Join Code Request form to the front office by October 4
th
. No exceptions! This form is available from your FLVS teacher.
If you need to check your child out of school early, the easiest way is to complete the
Early Dismissal Form , which needs to be submitted to the Attendance office BEFORE school the day of the check-out and your child will be waiting at the designated time. Remember that we will not search for students during lunch for check-out & we never check-out students during 7
th period, unless the Early Dismissal Form is submitted.
The Homecoming Dance is Luau this year! Homecoming will be Saturday, October 19 at 7:00pm in the Nease High School Gym. Tickets will be sold during lunches October 8 – October 17. Tickets are $20 each, and students must clear all debts before purchasing. Debt lists will be posted around campus the weeks leading up to ticket sales. To allow more of our students to attend, outside guests are not allowed. Email Mrs. Case with any further questions,
[email protected]
Do you have old laptops lying around your house, just taking up space? Hugs Across the County is hosting a donation drive for used laptops for homeless students who need them! Drop off any old laptop you don't need anymore to Mrs. Ebersol in the front office or Mrs. Millian in the Media Center. All laptops donated will be refreshed and updated and all files on the computer will be securely wiped. Give your old
tech to those who need them today!
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Congratulations to the swim team for a HUGE win over Bartram Thursday afternoon!
A special congrats goes to the Boy's 200 medley relay (Jonathan Kim, Rich Nguyen, Jake Lively, Hunter Olive) for setting a new Nease record! Way to go Panthers!!
JROTC Places 2
nd
& 3
rd
at Middleburg Pentathlon
This past weekend two JROTC 5-cadet teams competed at the Middleburg Pentathlon championships – a series of five events including industrial tire flip, knot tying, academics, marksmanship and Humvee push. Of the 8 participating teams Nease placed 2
nd
and 3
rd
, missing out on #1 by only 13 seconds.
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Fundraisers - Please support our Panthers!
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Monday is Nease Nation Night at Fionn Maccool’s at 145 Hilden Road(one mile south of Nease).
Come in from 5-9:00 pm and say you are with Nease and they donate 15% to the Golden Panther Booster Club. Specify any team at the bottom of your check (football, lax, dance,etc) and we put the 15% toward that club. Join us for dinner!
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Touchdown Club Fundraiser Disclaimer
The Meet Nease Legend Fundraiser has been funded by Golden Panther Booster Club dba The Touchdown Club (TDC), a recognized 501 (c) 3 program, as a sponsorship with Gift of Health Fundraiser organizers. TDC Board of Directors shall govern the conduct and operation of the Meet Nease Legend Fundraiser. Winner will be drawn at random on October 25, 2019 during halftime at the Nease Varsity home football game held at 10550 Ray Road, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081. Winner need not be present. Must be 18 years or older to win. All proceeds are considered charitable donations and will go directly to the Nease HS Football Program, Wildflower Healthcare and The Tim Tebow Foundation in a collective effort to make a difference in people’s lives throughout our community.
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Message on the Marquee: Send a Birthday or Congratulations message to your student via the marquee in the front of school. Complete this
Announcement Form and submit to the main office for PTSO 1 week prior to the message appearing on the marquee. Cost is $25.
PTSO Board/Meetings: Looking for a way to make a difference at Nease? If you’d like to learn more about getting involved, please email us at
[email protected]. Anyone is welcome to attend PTSO meetings, held on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 a.m. in Panther Hall.
PTSO Social Media: Join the Nease PTSO Social Media sites to learn more about Nease-related events: Facebook: Nease High School PTSO Instagram: @nease_ptso Twitter: @NeasePtso
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IB Seniors & Parents
- Mrs. Kennedy will be in History classrooms on September 24th completing IB Exam registration and answering questions for college applications. Please plan accordingly.
- All IB seniors received their college application “gold envelope.” There is at least a 2 week turnaround for the processing of the envelope. Please allow for this prior to submission.
- Seniors!!. Your second deposit of $250 is due by September 30th for the New York Trip. Room assignments will be posted on Mrs. Kennedy’s door starting on Monday.
All IB Students & Parents
- Our second IB Booster meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in the Media Center Classroom. All visitors will be required to sign-in, so please bring your I.D.
- The first IB Social is schedule for September 26th at the amphitheater during lunch time. Please make sure you have your ID with new sticker. No ID or No Sticker = No entry.
- Juniors & Seniors: The IB Pinning Ceremony is planned for October 10th at 6:00. Please mark your calendars to save the date.
- Families can pay for the October PSAT by clicking the link on the Nease website. 10th graders do NOT have to pay for the exam. This is an important test for Juniors, possibly earning a National Merit Scholarship. Take advantage of this opportunity!
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Upcoming Academy Field Trips/Guest Speakers
- Sally Corporation Field Trip – Communications Academy Digital Design students (Sept 24th)
- Auburn University Hospitality Program, Guest Speaker – Hospitality Academy students, 2nd and 3rd periods (Sept 25th)
- Sally Corporation Field Trip – Engineering Academy Principles of Engineering students (Sept 26th)
- St. Augustine Alligator Farm – Hospitality & Communications Academy DIT students (Oct 3rd)
- Women in Engineering Lunch and Learn – Engineering Academy female students (Oct 4th)
- Whetstones Factory Tour – Engineering Academy Intro to Engineering Design students (Oct 7th)
- Rulon International Tour – Engineering Academy students (Oct 17th)
- Hilton Garden Inn Field Trip – Hospitality Academy Technology students (Oct 22nd)
- Old Town Trolley Tour and Management Guest Speaking Event – Hospitality Academy students (Oct 28th)
- UNF Communications College Tour – Communications Academy Wired/Sports Media Juniors & Seniors (Oct 29th)
- WJCT Studio Tour – Communications Academy Digital Info Tech 1 students (Nov 5th)
- UNF Digital Design College Tour – Communications Academy Digital Design Juniors & Seniors (Nov 12th)
Guest Speaker events take place during certain periods, according to the guest speaker’s availability. Students whom do not have Academy classes during those periods, but are interested in attending the guest speaker event, can pick up a guest speaker pass from their Academy teacher. Field trip forms will be made available to students 2-3 weeks before field trips take place. Academy teachers will distribute forms in class to interested students.
Jaime Combs
Academy Coordinator | Nease High School
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FSA / EOC Retakes
Testing for FSA / EOC retakes commences this coming Monday September 9, 2019 and will continue up until September 20, 2019. Students have been made aware via testing staff, guidance and / or teachers of their testing times
PSAT:
CollegeBoard accommodations request
– paperwork is available on the Testing website under SAT. If your student is taking the PSAT on October 16, 2019, the paperwork MUST be submitted by August 27, to CollegeBoard by then. Please have the forms turned in to PH226 by this time.
If your student is in 9
th
/ 11
th
grade and you wish them to take the PSAT you can pay the fee ($21) via the School Pay link below:
Please remember to add their name and grade to the form.
Important Upcoming Dates:
- PSAT October 16, 2019. The state pays for all 10th grade students to take this exam. Students in 9th / 11th Grade are required to pay $21. More information will be posted regarding payment options.
- CollegeBoard accommodation requests must be with myself in PH226 no later than August 27, 2019.
- Fall Retakes for FSA / EOC – September 9 – 27, 2019. Students will be contacted directly for these retake exams. There will also be further opportunities throughout the year. Please encourage your students to reach out to their teacher for strategies and visit the department of education website for practice tests.
- ACT – Next opportunity September 14, 2019. All dates are listed on the ACT webpage.
If you would like any information or have questions regarding testing for state / district exams only, please reach out to myself, Jacqueline Ashcroft, on (904) 547-8281. If I am testing or out of the office I will respond as soon as practicable.
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Upcoming Scholarships & College Visits
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Upcoming Scholarships:
- UNC Charlotte: Levin Scholars Program: Nomination needed by September 25th
- Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Scholarship- Deadline October 1st
- AES Engineering Scholarship – Deadline October 6th
- Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation- Deadline October 31st
Juniors and Seniors can sign up via Naviance to attend an on-campus visit with a college.
Upcoming College Visits at Nease
University of Alabama - September 23
rd
, 11:55am
Emory University - September 23
rd
, 12:25pm
Case Western Reserve University - September 23
rd
, 12:55pm
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - September 24
th
, 12:55pm
Jones Technical College – September 25
th
, 12:55pm
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Here are the school counselor caseloads and appointment links:
FLVS:
Students that are planning on enrolling in an AP course on-line for the 2019-2020 school year MUST register for the course on FLVS prior to September 29, 2019 for full year courses or by January 31, 2019 for half credit courses.
Seniors:
It is time to start applying to college! Counselors were in English classes this past week to talk with students individually about the process for applying to college and requesting transcripts. If we didn’t get to you, we will continue this process next week. Please make sure you are checking the e-mail address that you provided to your Naviance account as we will start sending larger senior specific updates through Naviance this week. Returning students should have received their Naviance registration code last spring in order to set up their accounts. If you need that information again, you can get it from your counselor. Once you have registered, you can continue to access your account here:
https://student.naviance.com/allennease
If your test scores are not where you want them to be, now is the time to register for the next SAT and ACT. You can register for the SAT at
www.collegeboard.org
and the ACT at
www.actstudent.org
. We will also go over graduation requirements to make sure everyone is on the same page heading towards May 22
nd
!
Juniors:
This is your year! This will be the last full year that colleges see on your high school transcript prior to applying for college. It is important to make sure that you are doing your best. As we move throughout the school year, we will start encouraging you to take your SAT and ACT and going on college visits to schools that you may be interested in.
Sophomores:
This will be your year to take the PSAT and start thinking about your future after high school. It is important to make sure and keep your grades up so you keep your opportunities open.
Freshman:
Welcome to high school! From this point forward, all of your grades are a part of your permanent high school transcript that college will see when you apply. It is really important to start strong so that you do not spend the remainder of high school playing catch up. We are looking forward to getting to know you and helping you navigate this adventure!
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Carolyn Milian – School Librarian Media Specialist
Lorna Patterson – Media Clerk
PARENT VOLUNTEERS:
Our media center is a VERY busy one and we are constantly in need of parents volunteers to help us out at the circulation desk in the mornings and during lunches! If you are able to help us out, please click on the link below to sign up for a morning or lunchtime session that you are available to come and “hang out” with the most awesome students in St. Johns County! We can’t do it without YOU!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f044fa8af2babfe3-mchelp1
DONATIONS:
Because we are such a busy media center, we run out of supplies VERY quickly! We would be most appreciative of donations throughout the year of the following items: THANK YOU SO MUCH!
o paper towel rolls
o Kleenex
o Lysol/Clorox wipes
o Plastic forks/spoons
o Napkins
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Winners of the student council elections:
Freshman Class President: Keval Patel
Freshman Class Vice President: Ariel Rademeyer
Freshman Class Treasurer: Rich Nguyen
Freshman Class Publicist: Samirah Ali
Student Body Treasurer: Ann Beverley
Attention National Technical Honor Society Candidates!
All NTHS applications and Academy teacher recommendation forms for the 2019 - 2020 school year are due to Mrs. Amato in Panther Hall Room 138 or Mrs. Soto in D-002 no later than Tuesday, September 24
th
!
Nease National Art Honor Society had begun accepting applications through September 27, 2019. Candidates will be notified the following week if they are accepted into NAHS. Please see Mrs. Welch in room K-101 for an application.
An eligible candidate is one who:
1. is in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade,
2. is currently taking an art class, including;
2.1. Advanced Placement Art (2-D Design, Drawing, or 3-D Design)
2.2. Art History (Advanced Placement or Honors)
2.3. IB Art or Pre-IB Art
2.4. Portfolio Development Honors
2.5. Any introductory art course, levels one and above,
3. has been in an art class within the last school year, and provides proof,
4. holds or held a minimum B grade average in art,
5. holds a 3.0 weighted GPA minimum.
What is expected of NAHS members?
1. Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 weighted
2. If currently in art,
3. Maintain a B grade average
4. Attend monthly meetings, with these exceptions:
4.1. Any absence will be excused if a note of excuse from an authorized source is presented;
4.2. Every member is granted one unexcused absence, after which they will receive notice of.
4.3. Two unexcused absences put any respective member on probation. After three unexcused
absences, membership will be revoked.
5. Complete mandatory 15 service hours, 10 of which should be in-club, throughout the duration of
membership,
6. Host (in conjunction with another member, if necessary) a minimum of one workshop per duration of
membership,
6. Pays the annual membership fee.
Please see Mrs. Welch for more information.
Great Decisions Society
- The first Great Decisions discussion will take place on Wednesday September 25th in P-25, Mr. H.A. Smith’s room, 3:15-4pm.The topic will be “The State of Dipolomacy” and the guest lecturer and discussion leader will be UNF Professor Enrijeta Shino.
- Students provide their own transportation.
- Snacks will be provided.
- Great Decisions is a non-partisan high school enrichment program on foreign affairs that fosters critical-thinking, conversation and decision-making skills. College professors and high school teachers co-facilitate the monthly sessions and encourage students to drive the conversation, ask questions and share opinions. Additionally, interactive program components provide students the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge in peer discussions. For content information see http://www.fpa.org/great_decisions
- Join the Nease Great Decisions Schoology Group for direct announcements of opportunities. Access Code is 5VTWW-9SNBQ
- Contact Mr. H.A. Smith with questions or comments: [email protected]
Attention Nease Nation:
Anyone interested in Wrestling for the 2019-2020 season, email Coach Lucas (
[email protected]
) for more information! You can also swing by Portable 42 before and after school.
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The School Pay links are now available to pay senior dues online. Please note,
THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS
this year…The first is $50 and is for graduation only. The second option is $75 and covers all graduation costs, senior t-shirt, spring carnival, raffles, etc.
Seniors,
GradBash is over 50% sold out
. We have less than 100 seats left on the busses. Don’t get left behind. $80 reserves your spot. $160 total cost…(Senior dues must be paid to be eligible to attend the trip).
MANDATORY GRADUATION REHEARSAL is Monday, May 18th at 1:30pm at UNF.
GRADUATION
is Friday, May 22nd 7PM at UNF. Seniors need to be there at 6pm.
SENIOR PORTRAIT DEADLINE To have your senior's portrait included in the yearbook, a portrait photo session must be done at Leonard's by Sept. 23. Only portraits taken with Leonard's can be included in the yearbook senior section. Go to
http://www.leonards.com/Welcome/ to book your appointment.
Please join the Remind group if you have not already done so…text @9bdfbf8 to 81010
Senior class Schoology page: Please join…log in to schoology and join with group code
3X7B-KCXN-32JZZ
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What is happening at Nease this week
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Monday, September 23rd
- AWAY: 4:30pm - Girls Golf vs Creekside at Cimarrone Golf Club
Tuesday, September 24th
- Digital Design FT to Sally Corporation
- 8:30am - Link Crew Meeting in gym
- 8:30am - Mu Alpha Theta Club meeting in auditorium
- 10:30am - IB Booster Club meeting in Media Center 146
- 6pm - SAT Prep in A-104
Wednesday, September 25th
- 3pm - Great Decisions meeting in portable 25
- AWAY: 2pm - Boys Golf County Championships at Slammar & Squire
Thursday, September 26th
- Cross Country FT to University of Minnesota
- All lunches: IB Social in amphitheatre
- AWAY: 9am - Boys Golf St Johns River Conference Championships in St Johns Co CC
- AWAY: 4:30pm - Swim vs Ponte Vedra at PVB YMCA
- AWAY: 5:30pm - Volleyball at PVHS
- HOME: 4:30pm - Gilrs Golf vs Bartram at Palencia
Friday, September 27th
- Cross Country FT to University of Minnesota
- AWAY: 3:30pm - Girls Cross Country FL Runners Invitational in Lakeland
- AWAY: 3:30pm - Swim Conference Meet at Cecil Field Aquatic Center
- AWAY: 6pm - V Football at Mandarin
Saturday, September 28th
- Cross Country FT
- ROTC Beach Volleyball
- AWAY: 7:30am - Swim Conference meet at Cecil Field Aquatic Center
- AWAY: 8am - Girls Cross Country FL Runners Invitational in Lakeland
- AWAY: 8am - Cross Country PV Invitational
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