Pacetti Bay Middle School Wildcat Weekly
Volume 47
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Good evening Wildcat Nation,
Please take the time to read this in its entirety as there is an abundance of important information regarding the start of the school year.
12 Hours left until the halls of Pacetti Bay Middle School are filled with the sounds of our students! We can not be more excited to welcome each and every one back to Pacetti. This year promises to be an incredible year with so many new students and new staff as well. We are ready and focused on each and every student growing and excelling academically, social-emotionally and behaviorally. We will be working to support your children in the transition from elementary school to high school and beyond.
We have seen tremendous growth over the summer, and we anticipate being at 1400 students during this school year. To comply with class size and to ensure each student is taking the appropriate courses based upon his/her academic needs, we will continue to monitor class sizes and there may be movement in student schedules. In fact, based upon registrations, we have been hiring teachers this weekend. Please be patient as we work to level classes with additional teachers.
Here are some important tidbits for the coming year:
- Doors will open for students starting at 7:10am.Our office hours are 7:00am- 3:00pm.
- If you have driven by lately, there is a new traffic light at Pacetti and Meadowlark. This should increase the safety of vehicular traffic at the intersection. There will continue to be crossing guards during peak hours, however we have been notified that there will not be PSAs with the new traffic light.
- Parent drop-off and pick-up are the second entrance on Meadowlark lane from Pacetti Road. Please do not use the parking lot as a drop-off location as it is unsafe. When pulling up, please pull up all the way to the oak tree at the entrance of the school.
- Please make sure to review the student COVID questionnaire below each day with your child. If you can answer yes, please keep your child at home. Masks and other PPE are recommended but optional. This is for staff and students.
- Student homerooms were located on printed schedules. If the student does not have it, we will have a number of lists posted around the school and staff will be there to help students.
- Students will receive new schedules during homeroom tomorrow. They will also receive their lunch numbers and student IDs. For students without a pre-printed ID, we will be working to make IDs this week.
- Please remind your children that cell phones need to be put away and off once entering the building and can be be turned back on at the end of the school day.
- Planners are not in yet, but will be distributed as soon as we receive them.
- Textbook distribution will begin this Friday.
- School lockers this coming year are optional and can be rented during the first week of school during lunches.
- We will be using the locker room and dressing out for PE, but SJCSD is restricting dressing out for the first 30 days for the safety of all students. PE uniforms will be on sale during PE classes.
- As you purchase school supplies, please remember a refillable water bottle. Refilling stations are located throughout the school.
The faculty and administration wants to make sure that you have all of the information you need for your children to have great success and we believe this format will aid in the process. Please take a moment and register to receive the Wildcat Weekly at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/IWZG0wo
Have a great evening, Go Wildcats!
Respectfully,
Ted Banton, Principal
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Events for this Week and Beyond
- August 16th - Students return to school
- August 19th- Student Expectation Assemblies during school
- September 6th- No School
- September 7th - 6th Grade Curriculum Chat 5:30PM
- September 8th - 7th Grade Curriculum Chat 5:30PM
- September 9th - 8th Grade Curriculum Chat 5:30PM
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Finalized 2020-2021 report cards will be printed and distributed during the first week of school (August 2021).
Please be reminded that we are still leveling classes and there will be schedule modifications during the beginning of the school year.
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COVID Info Web Page
The COVID info web page for SJCSD families is now live at
Please check here for the most up-to-date information.
This site includes the COVID Dashboard, Quarantine Help Guides, directions to access online textbooks and Schoology, and Health & Safety resources.
***REMINDER: Review the Health Questionnaire daily with your student. Students MUST stay home from school when they are ill, awaiting COVID-19 test results, or if anyone in the household is COVID-19 positive. Thank you for partnering with us to help protect the safety of all students and staff.
***PARENTS: To report a positive case of COVID-19, please first call the Department of Health at (904) 506-6081 for guidance on next steps. To report that your student will be absent due to COVID-related issues, please call the school’s main number.
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Parents, Pacetti Bay Middle School is recruiting parents/guardians of Pacetti Bay students to volunteer to join the PBMS School Advisory Committee (SAC). The School Advisory Committee (SAC) in an integral part of the education of our students. The School Advisory Committee consists of parents, teachers, non-instructional school staff, community members, and in some cases students, to advise the principal on matters that promote high expectations and high achievement for all students. The School Advisory Committee meets once a month (at school or remotely) to discuss issues that pertain to the students, faculty and all concerned at Pacetti Bay Middle School. If you would like to assist our team, please contact John Manias or Bruce Laga.
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SJCSD Microsoft Office 365 Offer
Daily Silent Reflection
State law now requires a one minute moment of silent reflection to take place at the beginning of each school day. During this minute, students may not interfere with other students’ participation and teachers may not make suggestions as to the nature of any student’s reflection. Parents are encouraged to discuss this moment of silence with their children and to make suggestions as to the best use of this time.
Dress Code
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Transportation Department Info |
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The St. Johns County School District Provisional Transportation Waiver Program (PTWP) extends transportation services to students assigned to district schools based on operational capacity, space availability, and established criteria. The program is secondary to the Transportation Department’s primary mission of providing transportation services for school arrival and dismissal operations.
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Visit the PBMS webpage under attendance link or click on the button. You can complete and submit all in one easy form! Any questions, please contact our attendance office at 904-547-8780
Please remember a photo ID is required for student check-out. This is for the safety and security of all children and Pacetti Bay Middle School. There is no student check out after 1:30pm.
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IMPORTANT IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION
All rising 7th grade students are required to have a tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap) booster prior to entering 7th grade. If your student needs or has already gotten this immunization, please bring, fax or email the updated Florida DH680 form to Pacetti Bay at your earliest convenience. The Health Department or your physician can update your DH680 form.
Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County
200 San Sebastian View
St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 506-6081
Call for hours of operation for immunization services.
As a reminder, 7th grade students will not be given their schedule for the 2021-2022 school year until all immunization requirements have been met and proper documentation is submitted to PBMS. If you have any questions, please call our Guidance Department at (904) 547-8760.
PBMS Fax: 904-547-8775
Email: kimber.ponce@stjohns.k12.fl.us
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Welcome, Wildcats! We are excited to welcome both new and returning students to campus!
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All students who complete and turn in their Summer Reading assignment by August 20th will earn an ice cream treat and 1 ticket to be entered into the drawing for the prize basket of your choice. Additional tickets can be earned by completing additional activities. The different prize levels and prize basket details are included on the Summer Reading assignment.
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If you still have overdue books, you can return or pay for those materials at the front office Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm until August 13th. Once school resumes, have your student return or pay for their materials in the Media Center.
Media Center Policy:
Our students are expected to check out books and read throughout the school year. Students are responsible for returning or renewing their library books and textbooks by the due dates given. Students will only be permitted to check out books if they do not already have an overdue book. Students, and their parents, are responsible for the replacement costs of any lost or damaged materials. If ordered, a yearbook will not be delivered to the student and the cost of the yearbook will be put towards the replacement cost of any lost or damaged materials. Students may be excluded from end-of-year activities with Media Center materials outstanding. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact our Media Specialist at Karin.gowens@stjohns.k12.fl.us .
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eBooks:
Our eBooks are available for you to read anytime, so feel free to start reading them now! We already have all of this year’s Sunshine State titles available as eBooks too! You can access our eBooks by going to the Media Center website and clicking on the eBooks section or using this link: https://www-pbm.stjohns.k12.fl.us/media/ebooks/ . On the eBook’s webpage, you will find all the information you need to access and navigate our eBook platforms as well as information about eBooks/eResources available on the St Johns County Public Library website. There is so much there to discover. Enjoy exploring and reading these digital resources!
Schoology Information:
- Schoology is our online learning management system. Teachers will be posting announcements, calendar events, assignments, and materials in Schoology.
- Students should check their account regularly, at least once a week. It is strongly recommended that students check Schoology daily when absent.
- Parents are able to set up their own Schoology accounts. Parents will need their child’s parent access code to set up a new account or add a child to an existing account. Parent access codes will be available in HAC.
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Visit the PBMS Schoology Information webpage and the SJCSD Schoology for Parents webpage for additional information and resources.
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Spirit Wear: Thank you to all who pre-ordered your Wildcat gear. We had an overwhelming amount of sales. If you weren't able to pick up your order at orientation we will be sending them home with your student. So be on the lookout for that to come home. The first week is a little hectic so bear with us as it may take a week or so to get them all distributed.
There's still time to order..Deadline for the next order is August 27 so don't delay!🐾
2021-22 Volunteers
The PBMS PTSO is always looking for wonderful volunteers. If you are interested in joining us for the next academic year, please send us an email at pacettibayptso@gmail.com. We can’t do it without you!
Monthly Donations: Over the course of the school year we receive requests from the school to provide snacks, prizes, or other goods. We also want to make sure our teachers and staff feel appreciated and want to do an extra little something each month for them. By opening up these donation opportunities, it will enable you and your family to play a part in helping to meet these needs. You can donate anytime throughout the year!
We have set up a Venmo account to make things simple. You can find us
@PBMSPTSO (also listed as Pacetti Bay Middle School PTSO.)
Any help that you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if you would like additional information. As always, we are grateful for your support.
PTSO Business Partners: More than ever, we are relying on the support and assistance of our local business partners and community to navigate the uncharted waters of the year ahead and help make it amazing for our school. Please visit our website for information regarding our 2021-22 Business Partners Program , and please feel free to reach out with any questions. We hope to have you join our Wildcats Family and help support our teachers, staff, and students through this school year and the challenges ahead. https://www.pacettibayptso.org/become-a-business-partner.html
Wildcats Announcement Marquee: It's BACK!!! The Wildcats Announcement Marquee is open for reservations! We hope you will join in the fun!
Your $25 donation provides a personal message on the Wildcats Announcement
Marquee outside The Bay. This is perfect for Happy Birthdays, Congratulations, or other
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Links to the High Schools
Below are the links to the high schools that Pacetti Bay students typically attend. Please visit each of these school websites for more information.
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Pacetti Bay Middle School
245 Meadowlark Lane
St. Augustine, FL 32092
Main: (904) 547-8760
Fax: (904) 547-8775
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