Volume 217, January 27, 2023

10550 Ray Road, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082                           904-547-8300 - Main Office
Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:45pm
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From Mrs. Kunze

Good afternoon!


Classroom lessons for course registrations have been completed. Every child should have a copy of their credit check details, graduation requirement worksheet, and their Student Course Verification Form. There are many resources available to assit on the NHS webiste on the home page under 23-24 Registration Information. Counselors will start meeting indiviudally with students through their English class Monday until Feb 17th. Your child will need to be prepared with completed and signed course verification sheet and any questions that they have for their counselor. To ensure your child remembers the questions to ask, placing questions on sticky notes on the verification sheet may help them.

English classes scheduled for next weeK:

9th grade - Binns; and Pre-IB 9th in Goodman and Morrison

10th grade - Cowart & Sullivan (Devine)

11th grade - Floyd, Lewis, Lopez (only 5th period)


ATTENDANCE REMINDER:

Early Check-out procedure for students who drive themselves to school is as follows:

  • An Early Check-out Form MUST be filled out online (link below) by 10 AM the day of the early checkout. The form can also be filled out any day in advance. We do not take phone calls for Early Check-Out. 
  • Form can be found on the Nease HS website under Attendance or use link below.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=V9CzsxL8P0-S9HK-boRDUWALGd-OwKBPsDFhuYTl_PFUOFdXMzJGSUFPS0tIRlhMTUk0R1EzMVMxNi4u



YEARBOOKS ARE GOING FAST! There are only about 150 books left. Don't run the risk of missing out -- last year we sold out completely! Reserve your copy today by visiting www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter code 15476. Contact the yearbook adviser at leisha.cowart@stjohns.k12.fl.us with any questions.

 

Vacancies we are actively trying to fill...

English 2 & AP Lit - advertised and in process of interviewing

School Counselor - currently being re-advertised

Part-time Clerk - advertised and in process of interviewing

If you know someone interested, please have them email Lisa.Kunze@stjohns.k12.fl.us

SENIOR INFORMATION



Graduation date:

Saturday, May 20th at 9am at University of North Florida.  As of right now, graduates should plan on receiving 6 tickets.


ACT Non-College Reportable Exam – 12th Grade ONLY

This test is for 12th grade students who have not met the FSA Grade 10 ELA and/or the Algebra 1 EOC graduation requirement. Students who participate in this ACT-NCR experience will be granted accommodations (i.e., extended time) in hopes that the extra time will give the student a better chance to acquire the necessary ACT English and Reading score of 17.5 to meet the FSA Grade 10 ELA graduation requirement and/or ACT Math score of 16 to meet the Algebra 1 EOC graduation requirement. However, because these accommodations are not officially approved by College Board, results earned during a non-college reportable ACT administration cannot be used for admissions or scholarship purposes. 

The ACT will be offered at Nease on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 to 12th Graders ONLY. The cost of the ACT exam is $37.00. Payment can be made via this link in School Pay. Payment is due by Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

 

SAT-NCR (Non-College Reportable) Exam – 12th Grade ONLY

This test is for 12th grade students who have not met the FSA Grade 10 ELA and/or the Algebra 1 EOC graduation requirement. Students who participate in this SAT-NCR experience will be granted accommodations (i.e., extended time) in hopes that the extra time will give the student a better chance to acquire the necessary SAT English and Reading (EBRW) score of 480 to meet the FSA Grade 10 ELA graduation requirement and/or SAT Math score of 420 to meet the Algebra 1 EOC graduation requirement. However, because these accommodations are not officially approved by College Board, results earned during a non-college reportable SAT administration cannot be used for admissions or scholarship purposes. 

The SAT-NCR will be offered at Nease on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 to 12th Graders ONLY. The cost of the SAT-NCR exam is $60.00. Payment can be made via this link in School Pay. Payment is due by Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

 

Seniors: Time to Order Your Academy Graduation Cord

Academy graduation cord orders are available online, now through February 3rd, via Sign Up Genius. Sign up to order your cord here: Academy Seniors: Academy Graduation Cords (signupgenius.com)

 

Then head here to pay $8 for your cord (link is also available in the Sign Up Genius: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/20222023-Nease-Academy-Graduation-Cords/Se1Auer

 

Please sign up with the student’s name under the Academy they have been enrolled in for at least 3 years, so that an Academy cord can be ordered for you. Cords cost 8 ollars. If you do not order your cord and pay before February 3rd, you will not be able to get an Academy cord for graduation. Please make sure you only sign up for the Academy you have been enrolled in for at least 3 years. If you sign up under the wrong Academy, the wrong color cord could be ordered for you. Communications Academy students get blue cords, Engineering Academy students get red cords, and Hospitality Academy students get aqua cords.


Mark your calendar!! Lights Out 2023 for seniors only will be Thursday, May 11th at the stadium.


The first transmission of information to the State for FL Bright Futures is in February. Please ensure volunteer hours or work hours have been submitted to your counselor. Please do not procrastinate.


TEXTBOOKS AND MEDIA FINES –

Last week I sent out notices to all students with overdues and/or fines on their accounts. SENIORS AND JUNIORS!! PROM SEASON IS AROUND THE CORNER! If there are fines on your media account, you will NOT be able to get tickets to the dance. Freshmen and Sophomores – if you are invited to Prom, your accounts must also be clear. If you have any questions, please see me asap in the media center.


LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Elks Lodge Educational Trust Fund Scholarships

Each year the St. Augustine Elks Lodge offers $1,000 scholarships to seniors in St Johns County. Last year four $1,000 scholarships were awarded to Evan Graff, Abigail Hamby, Brianna Streeter and Katie Vaughn from NHS.


This year there will be ten $1,000.00 scholarships available to qualifying seniors in St. Johns County. Applicants must attend or have attended a high school within St. Johns County, be a resident of St. Johns County, and have at least one parent that is a St. Johns County resident. Applications are due back no later than April 10, 2023.


Applicants are selected based on the overall excellence of the student, and include community service, extracurricular activities and financial need, as well as academic achievement. 


Elks Scholarship application


LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

I am Regent of the Ponte Vedra Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. A $500 scholarship will be awarded at our meeting on May 3, 2023, to a deserving college-bound senior graduating from a St. Johns County high school in the spring of 2023. Students meeting the eligibility criteria are invited to apply.


Eligibility criteria consist of the following:

  • Student is enrolled in one of the following high schools in St. Johns County, Florida: Bartram Trail High School, Creekside High School, Nease High School, or Ponte Vedra High School.
  • Student exhibits good academic achievement and character.
  • Student has maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better (where A is equal to 4.0) during the entire high school enrollment period.
  • Student is a citizen of the United States.

Please note that our scholarship committee must receive the student’s application packet no later than March 31, 2023.

Seniors, if you are interested in applying for the Goodwill Get There scholarship, please complete the application.

What is happening at Nease this week?

Monday, Jan 30rd – Green Day – 1, 3, 5 & 7

  • AWAY: 5:30pm - V Boys Soccer at vs PV (FHSAA District) @ Fleming Island
  • AWAY: 1pm - Tennis at Doubles Invitational in Orlando


Tuesday, Jan 31st – Gold Day – 2, 4, 6 & 7

  • 9:45am - IB Booster meeting
  • HOME: 5:30pm - Boys Weightlifting vs Beachside
  • HOME: 6pm - V Girls Basketball vs Fletcher (FHSAA District)
  • HOME: 7:30pm - V Boys Basketball vs Beachside
  • AWAY: 7pm - V Girls Soccer at TBD @ Fletcher (possible play-off game)


Wednesday, Feb 1st – 1, 2, 3, 4, EXCEL, 5, 6 – 2:50pm dismissal

  • CPR/First Aid Training through HOPE
  • AWAY: 6pm - V Girls Basketball (possible play-off game)
  • AWAY: 7pm - V Boys Soccer TBD at Fleming Island (possible play-off game)


Thursday, Feb 2nd – Green Day – 1, 3, 5 & 7



Friday, Feb 3rd – Gold Day – 2, 4, 6 & 7

  • AWAY: all day - Cheer - FHSAA States at UF
  • AWAY: 6pm/7:30pm - JV/V Boys Basketball vs Ponte Vedra
  • AWAY: 7pm - V Girls Basketball @Orange Park (possible play-off game)


Saturday, Feb 4th

  • AWAY: Cheer Competition - FHSAA States at UF
  • AWAY: NJROTC FT - Sanctioned Brain Brawl - Terry Parker HS
  • AWAY: 9am - JV Boys Wrestling at Yulee
  • AWAY: 9:30am - Girls Wrestling at Clay HS

Student Life

NJROTC

If you are currently in 9th grade and interested in joining the #1 NJROTC in the nation next school year, make sure you go online and apply before the January 31st deadline.  


Fundraiser: La Fuerza is selling bracelets and bags to benefit the less fortunate in Central America . We are teaming up with the Pulsera project which is an organization that fundraises to be able to supply students with what they need. All bracelets and bags are handmade. We will be hosting a presale through schoolpay next week and sell them in person from February 6th to February 20th. For more information about the Pulsera project please click on link: https://www.pulseraproject.org/artists.





Time: 7pm to 10pm


Cost: $25 (tickets will go on sale Feb 1st starting with seniors first on SchoolPay)


Athletic King and Queen will be announced.

AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING

After school tutoring has resumed and takes place EVERY Tuesday & Thursday after school in the media center. No appt or reservations are needed. Please remind your student that this is an EXCELLENT opportunity and time to kick off the new semester with the help and support they need to maintain their grades, get help with difficult concepts they find themselves struggling with, and learn some great study skills. Also – if these times do not work for your student, they can come see me to schedule a tutor for mornings or lunchtime.  Don’t wait until interims to get the help you need! 


SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR OPEN UNTIL JAN. 31ST!   

Our book fair is STILL open until Tuesday! We’ve got something for everyone! This is one of our biggest fundraisers for our media center and how we are able to get so many great things for our media center. Thank you for your support! 

 

VALENTINE’S DAY SERVICE PROJECT!

Please stop by the media center, sit down and create a Valentine’s Day card to send to the senior citizens at Starling at Nocatee Assisted Living or to the Clyde E. Lassen Veteran’s Nursing Home. I’ve created an entire station complete with cardstock, craft scissors, glue sticks, stickers, markers, glitter pens, etc! You can make a card here or you can make one at home and bring it in. 

Service hours will be awarded for making cards:

•     3 cards = 1 service hour

•     5 cards = 2 service hours MAX

 

These hours CAN be applied towards Bright Futures total BUT a “Reflection Form” must be completed, signed by you and your parent, and included with your cards when you turn them in. 

 

**IMPORTANT!! To receive service hours, drop your finished cards into a GALLON size Ziploc bag, along with the “Reflection Form” and staple an index card to the bag with your full name, student number, and grade. Any bags with missing information WILL NOT receive service hours.

 

**ALL CARDS ARE DUE BY Friday, Feb. 10th, in the media center.

See Mrs. Milian if you have any questions.

 

PANTHERS READ BOOK CLUB MEETING!

Our Panthers Read book club is meeting next Friday, Feb. 3rd to start planning for the high school “Battle of the Books” competition on March 9th, select a book to read for February, and work on some fun Valentine’s crafts! Snacks and drinks will be served and anyone is welcome!! We hope to see lots of our VORACIOUS readers!! Please see me in the media center for more information.  

VALENTINE’S DAY POEM-GRAMS FUNDRAISER!!

“Panthers Read” book club is selling Valentine’s “poem-grams” for students to order and have delivered to the special person of their choice along with a carnation! For $2 – write a 3-5 line poem to your Valentine. All poem-grams will be delivered during 2nd period on Valentine’s Day. Scan the QR code below to order your “gram” and make your payment to Mrs. Milian in the media center. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Milian.  

Good News!

Girls’ Soccer

Nease Girls’ Soccer won their first round District Playoff Game vs Oakleaf Knights on Wednesday night 2-0! The team advances to the District Semifinal vs Ponte Vedra on Friday, January 27, 5:30pm at Fletcher High School. Go Panthers!

 

Season Update

Girls’ Soccer is 11-4-2 overall

Girls’ Basketball is 16-5 overall

Boys’ Soccer is 8-3-4 overall

Boys’ Basketball is 15-6 overall


Our Nease Competition Cheer team placed 2nd in their regional qualifier, which gave them a straight shot to the final round of the FHSAA State competition! We will be competing at FHSAA States at the University of Florida on February 4th.

Nease Fundraisers

Help the Nease Panther Pride Marching Band Get to the Daytona 500!

The Nease Band Program has received and invitation to perform at the upcoming Daytona 500 race event. This was an unplanned invitation and has many additional costs for the performance. We need your help to get us there! The Nease Band Boosters have setup a GoFundMe to help raise funds for this trip. Every little bit helps and will go toward putting our band at a national level! You can go the GoFundMe page by clicking here!

 

Band also have a fundraiser through NASCAR for those of you who wish to attend the race! If you purchase tickets through our referral link here, $25 of each ticket sold goes to the marching band! These tickets are at a significantly reduced price to the Daytona 500 and are available until the event sells out. Get your tickets to hear the band perform and watch the biggest race of the year!

Athletic News

Follow Nease Athletics on Instagram #NeaseAthletics and Twitter @NeaseAthletics


NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete 2022-2023

http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Student_Resources/CBSA.pdf?j=84970295&jb=12006&l=7822357_HTML&mid=10892399&sfmc_sub=1302201880&u=741606448


Purchase Nease Athletic Apparel:

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/florida/pontevedra/nease-high-school

 

Athletic Clearance

Prior to participating with a Nease High School athletic team, all students are required to complete the athletic clearance process.

 

Please keep in mind that the FHSAA requires all student athletes to view free NFHS 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.

 

For step-by-step athletic clearance instructions please visit: https://neaseathletics.com/athletic_clearance/

 

Athletic Fee

The purpose of the Nease Athletic Fee is to help address the costs associated with operating a high school athletic department. Currently the St. Johns County School Board pays each coach’s coaching supplement, and all remaining costs are the responsibility of the athletic department and teams. The athletic fee helps cover the following expenses:

·        Game officials

·        Indoor and Outdoor Athletic Facility maintenance

·        Sports Medicine

·        Security

·        Ambulance service

·        Athletic Leadership Council activities

·        Student-Athlete Letters and Awards

·        FHSAA membership dues and other fees

The 2022-23 fee will be as follows: $75 Per Sport Played

 

The $75 Athletic Fee can be paid via School Pay by clicking

https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Athletic-Fee-/SUeFDu


This fee must be paid prior to the student-athlete participating in his/her first contest. Nease Athletics appreciates your attention and compliance regarding payment of this fee. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Nease Athletic Department.


Spring Sports: Please begin working on your athletic clearance so you are ready for tryouts!

Click here to begin https://neaseathletics.com/athletic_clearance/


Tryouts – Nease Track & Field will have tryouts beginning January 30th

Sprints, Jumps, Throws & Boys Distance – We will meet at 4:08 PM on January 30th – Please contact Coach Swisley pantherperformance@gmail.com or Coach DeVos theodore.devos@stjohns.k12.fl.us if you need additional information.



Girls Distance – Tryouts on January 30 will meet at 4:08 pm.  Contact Coach Johannesen and Coach Harrison if you need additional information: neasegirlsxc@gmail.com

All athletes must have the athletic clearance process completed



Hometown Fan APP

Nease High School has transitioned to Hometown Fan for athletic tickets to games.

Download the APP or click on https://neaseathletics.com/tickets/ to purchase tickets!

PTSO News

EXCEL Volunteers Wanted! We are looking for Volunteers during EXCEL time. EXCEL is each Wednesday for students to eat lunch, attend a club meeting, seek help from a teacher, or retake a summative exam. Volunteers are needed from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm. Volunteers will get training prior to their first shift and a volunteer T-shirt. Volunteers get a valuable peak into campus life at NHS! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4aafab2ea0f9c70-excel2*All visitors on campus including PTSO meeting attendees, must be approved volunteers. To become an approved visitor, please visit https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/volunteer/. Visitors are required to check in at the front office and present identification.

 

We’ve Got Spirit! Yes, We Do! Check out the NHS PTSO Spirit Store! You may have items shipped to your home for a nominal fee or save the shipping cost and pick them up from the store! If you have any questions, please reach out to Katie Swindell at kswindell78@gmail.com. Purchase here: https://shop.crowleyprinting.com/Nease-High-School-Spiritwear_c93.htm

 

Amazon Teacher Wish Lists Have Been Updated! Good news! We have made it easier than ever to support the amazing teachers at NHS! The PTSO asked teachers to create Amazon Wish Lists for items that they would love to have to enhance learning in their classroom. Check out the Amazon Wish Lists that are posted to our website. We will be updating the page with additional teacher wish lists as they are submitted. Amazon Teacher Wish Lists


Verbal SAT Boot Camp is Coming Up! Verbal SAT Boot Camp focuses on reading comprehension, writing concepts and grammar rules. This 2-day camp will be held on Saturday, February 25th & Saturday, March 4th from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Click here to register: Advanced SAT Verbal Boot Camp Feb/Mar | Nhsptso (neaseptsoboard.wixsite.com)

SAT Boot Camps are held at NHS and are taught by NHS teachers. Boot Camps are open to the public so spread the word! Spaces are limited!

PTSO Gold Business Partner Spotlight:

Thank you to Publix Super Markets, Inc. for being a 3rd year Gold Business Partner. Part of the Publix mission is to be involved as responsible citizens in our communities. For over 90 years, Publix has been a company our schools & communities can count on. Publix is honored to be a part of the Nease family. www.facebook.com/publix

Academy News

Academy Juniors: Summer Internship Applications Due By January 31st

Students who are juniors in the Communications, Hospitality, and Engineering Academies are eligible to apply for summer internship opportunities. A general information meeting was held during Excel time on January 25th. If a student missed the meeting, they are still eligible to apply, as long as the online application is completed before the deadline: January 31st. The Summer Internship Application process, internship responsibilities and link for online applications can be found here


Seniors: Academy Grad Cord Orders & Payment Due By February 3rd

Academy graduation cord orders are available online, now through February 3rd, via Sign Up Genius. Sign up to order your cord here: Academy Seniors: Academy Graduation Cords (signupgenius.com)


Then head here to pay $8 for your cord (link is also available in the Sign Up Genius: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/20222023-Nease-Academy-Graduation-Cords/Se1Auer

Please sign up with the student’s name under the Academy they have been enrolled in for at least 3 years, so that an Academy cord can be ordered for you. Cords cost 8 ollars. If you do not order your cord and pay before February 3rd, you will not be able to get an Academy cord for graduation. Please make sure you only sign up for the Academy you have been enrolled in for at least 3 years. If you sign up under the wrong Academy, the wrong color cord could be ordered for you. Communications Academy students get blue cords, Engineering Academy students get red cords, and Hospitality Academy students get aqua cords.


9th Graders Are Eligible to Apply to Career Academies/Programs of Choice for 2023-24

If a 9th grader is interested in joining a Career Academy/Program of Choice for 2023-24, they are eligible to apply now through January 31st. Students can choose to drop a current Academy for 2023-24 and join a new program at their current school or another school or they can apply to add a second Academy/Program of Choice to their schedule for 2023-24.  The application process and guidelines work in the same way as they did when the students were 8th graders applying to Academies. 

Students can apply to programs at their current school, or at another St. Johns County High School, as long as their zoned school does not offer the same program (at Nease, ROTC and IB are the only programs that qualify for this rule). Students will apply to Career Academies/Programs of Choice via HAC. The applications will be available from January 5th – January 31st at 5 pm. Step by step directions are posted on www.neaseacademies.com.


Dropping a Career Academy Program for 2023-24

If a student noted on their Intent to Return that they did NOT want to continue on in an Academy program for 2023-24, a Program of Choice/Academy Drop Form has been delivered to the student. Students who determine that they would like to be released from an Academy program for the 2023-24 school must submit a completed Program of Choice Drop Form to Mrs. Combs before the Academy Course can be removed from their course selections for next school year. A Program of Choice/Academy Drop Form can be found here.

If you have any questions about dropping an Academy for 2023-24, please reach out to Jaime Combs at Jaime.combs@stjohns.k12.fl.us

 

Connecting Military Service to Job Training and Free College Opportunities

Students who are interested in learning about job training and paid college tuition opportunities offered via the United States Marines can attend an upcoming guest speaker event. A Marine will be on campus during Excel A on Wednesday, February 1st to share all the details. The presentation will take place in Panther Hall 221, one of the engineering classrooms upstairs in Panther Hall, and is open to any interested student, regardless of Academy enrollment.

 

If you have any questions about the Communications Academy, Stellar Academy of Engineering, or Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, reach out to Academy Coordinator Jaime Combs, at Jaime.combs@stjohns.k12.fl.us

IB News

IB Seniors

Midyear reports will soon be needed from certain requesting institutions. Please make sure you complete the log sheet and submit 2$ for each midyear report you need to be sent. There is at least a 2-week (14 working days) turnaround for the processing of the envelope. Please allow for this prior to submission.

 

IB Juniors

We will be completing our class service project through The Seamark Ranch Project. Save one of the following dates for the mandatory participation: February 11th or March 11th. More information will be sent directly to the student’s email listed in Naviance.

 

IB Sophomores & Freshman

This year, both our sophomore and freshman class will participate in our annual Beach Clean-Up. Our first meeting is scheduled for February 16th in the PAC, during your lunch time. The Beach Clean-Up is scheduled for April 1st. Please save the morning of this date.

 

All IB Students & Parents

IB Booster meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 at 9:45am in the Media Center. 

 

Schedule for upcoming 2023-2024 registrations in English or TOK Classrooms:

IB Freshman- January 30th- February 3rd through English 1 PIB class

IB Sophomores- February 6th – February 10th through AP Language class

IB Juniors- February 13th - February 17th through TOK Class

 

All students will come home with a course request verification sheet and a IB planning worksheet the week prior, so you can write down questions to be discussed at the registration appointment.

Guidance News
Testing Information

For any questions related to testing please email our testing coordinator, Ms. Cynthia Messenger (Cynthia.Messenger@stjohns.k12.fl.us)

547-8281


For all upcoming test dates, please visit the NHS Testing Information  website.


ACT Non-College Reportable Exam – 12th Grade ONLY

This test is for 12th grade students who have not met the FSA Grade 10 ELA and/or the Algebra 1 EOC graduation requirement. Students who participate in this ACT-NCR experience will be granted accommodations (i.e., extended time) in hopes that the extra time will give the student a better chance to acquire the necessary ACT English and Reading score of 17.5 to meet the FSA Grade 10 ELA graduation requirement and/or ACT Math score of 16 to meet the Algebra 1 EOC graduation requirement. However, because these accommodations are not officially approved by College Board, results earned during a non-college reportable ACT administration cannot be used for admissions or scholarship purposes. 

The ACT will be offered at Nease on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 to 12th Graders ONLY. The cost of the ACT exam is $37.00. Payment can be made via this link in School Pay. Payment is due by Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

 

SAT-NCR (Non-College Reportable) Exam – 12th Grade ONLY

This test is for 12th grade students who have not met the FSA Grade 10 ELA and/or the Algebra 1 EOC graduation requirement. Students who participate in this SAT-NCR experience will be granted accommodations (i.e., extended time) in hopes that the extra time will give the student a better chance to acquire the necessary SAT English and Reading (EBRW) score of 480 to meet the FSA Grade 10 ELA graduation requirement and/or SAT Math score of 420 to meet the Algebra 1 EOC graduation requirement. However, because these accommodations are not officially approved by College Board, results earned during a non-college reportable SAT administration cannot be used for admissions or scholarship purposes. 

The SAT-NCR will be offered at Nease on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 to 12th Graders ONLY. The cost of the SAT-NCR exam is $60.00. Payment can be made via this link in School Pay. Payment is due by Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

Media Center News

Carolyn Milian – School Librarian Media Specialist

Lorna Patterson – Media Clerk

Media Center phone number – 904-547-8367

Email – carolyn.milian@stjohns.k12.fl.us


SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR OPEN UNTIL JAN. 31ST!   

Our book fair is STILL open until Tuesday! We’ve got something for everyone! This is one of our biggest fundraisers for our media center and how we are able to get so many great things for our media center. Thank you for your support!  


COFFEE STATION DONATIONS!

THANK YOU SO MUCH to all our families that have donated so many supplies to keep our student coffee station running! The students absolutely love this little FREE perk we offer in our media center, ESPECIALLY with more chilly days heading our way! We could still use some of the following items if you are willing and able to help donate so we can keep this going for our students.

·      10 oz. coffee cups

·      Hot chocolate packets

·      Tea bags (for our tea drinkers 😊 )

·      Creamer (individual packs or powdered. No refrigerated creamers please)

·      Sugar (individual small packets)

 

Thank you so much for anything you can help out with so we can continue this little “perk” for our students.

 

TEXTBOOKS AND MEDIA FINES –

Last week I sent out notices to all students with overdues and/or fines on their accounts. SENIORS AND JUNIORS!! PROM SEASON IS AROUND THE CORNER! If there are fines on your media account, you will NOT be able to get tickets to the dance. Freshmen and Sophomores – if you are invited to Prom, your accounts must also be clear. If you have any questions, please see me asap in the media center.

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