Volume 156 - May 21, 2021
10550 Ray Road, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082                           904-547-8300 - Main Office
Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:45pm
From Mrs. Kunze
Happy Friday!

Calling all Nease Families: Do you or someone you know own a business and would like extra exposure this upcoming school year? Time is ticking to add your business logo to the back of the Class of 2025 t-shirts! Only 10 spaces available. To find out more, email nhs.ptso.liasion@gmail.com.

PURCHASED A YEARBOOK? We have lots of unclaimed yearbooks! If you bought one online, your student may not know. Please tell them they can come pick up their books during lunches on Monday, Wednesday or Friday of next week.
 
FORGOT TO PURCHASE A YEARBOOK? You know you'll want to remember this COVID year! We have a few yearbooks for available for purchase during all lunches in D003. $100 cash or check payable to Nease Yearbook.
 
DISTANCE LEARNER YEARBOOKS will be available for pickup in the front office starting Mon, May 24.

Underclassmen exams are June 8th through the 10th. Please use the Underclassmen Final Exam Schedule to know which exams your child will be taking each day. High schools are on a modified schedule during final exams, so please check the schedule for release time each day. Distance Learners must come on campus to test in their teacher's classroom. For distance learners in an asynchronous course, they will take the final exam during their ORIGINAL course period with their ORIGINAL teacher.

We will be holding sports physicals Wednesday, June 9th from 5:00pm to 6:30pm on campus in the media center for $20. All proceeds go to the Athletic Training Department which helps dramatically in our ability to purchase supplies (ice bags, tape, first aid, coolers, etc.) each year for our student athletes. This physical will be good for one full year which will get all athletes through the 2021-2022 season. Please see the attached flyer for more details. Students can attend without a parent if they already have page 1 of the physical filled out and signed by a guardian.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Thank you for your support and I hope to see you there!
Ashley Raymond ATC, LAT, MS
Athletic Trainer
904-547-8364 (direct line)

From District Transportation Department
Transportation has received several inquiries from parents and schools about provisional transportation waivers for the 21-22 school year. The revised policy is attached for use. The policy is also available on the district’s website under Quick Links and Transportation. 
Key points:
  1.  All current provisional transportation waivers expire on June 10, 2021.
  2. Transportation is accepting provisional transportation waiver requests for the 21-22 SY now via the link online.
  3. Transportation will not process provisional waiver requests for the 21-22 SY until after student rollover on/about July 15, 2021.
  4. Parents/families should make alternative arrangements until when/if provisional transportation waiver requests are approved. 


**************************************SENIOR INFORMATION!***************************************************

For the 40 seniors who did not pick-up their cap & gown Wednesday, your last chance is this Monday, May 24th from 10am to noon in the main office.

Seniors who still have textbooks and/or laptops (DL students) MUST return items THIS week or you will not receive graduation tickets after rehearsal. Students must be dressed within the dress code to enter campus.

Cap Decorating Only 2-D decoration representing a university, college, or military branch is allowed. No quotes or pictures. Caps that violate decorating guidelines will be taken at graduation inspection and replaced with a plain cap.

Graduation Dress Code Graduates need to be appropriately dressed, respecting the formality and tradition of commencement. We require business professional attire. Boys should wear nice pants and dress shoes. Girls should wear a dress and appropriate footwear. Jeans, shorts, flip flops or sneakers are NOT allowed. Graduation gowns are custom keepers. You are not allowed to wear gowns from an older sibling as it will not match with the 2021 gowns

MANDATORY Graduation Rehearsal is Tuesday, June 1st from 5-7pm at Nease's stadium.

Graduation tickets (10/student) and honor/academy cords will be distributed at the conclusion of graduation rehearsal on June 1st.

GRADUATION DATE: Thursday, June 3rd at 7pm at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. Students must be present by 6pm.
Distance Learners AND Quarantined Students
DISTANCE LEARNERS & QUARANTINED STUDENTS!
IF you are a distance learner OR have to be quarantined, CLICK HERE to take you to the Nease ONLINE resource page where you will find all the help you need for Schoology and Zoom and any troubleshooting. If you are still having problems after using this resource page, please email Mrs. Milian at carolyn.milian@stjohns.k12.fl.us or call directly at 547-8367. Please do not message her in Schoology. 
What is happening at Nease this week?
Monday, May 24th - GREEN Day - periods 1, 3, 5 & 7
  • No activities!

Tuesday, May 25th - GOLD Day - periods 2, 4, 6 & 7
  • 6:30pm - Band concert in gym
  • 7pm - Spring Football game at Palatka

Wednesday, May 26th - periods 1, 3, 5, EXCEL, 2, 4, 6, 7 - 2:50pm dismissal
  • 3:30pm to 4:30pm - AP & IB Testing for Distance Learners in cafeteria
  • 4:30pm - SR signing day in the auditorium

Thursday, May 27th - Gold Day - periods 2, 4, 6 & 7
  • 4:30pm to 5:30pm - AP & IB Testing for Distance Learners in cafeteria
  • 5pm - Nease Weightlifting Banquet in auditorium
  • 6:30pm - Band concert in gym

Friday, May 28th - Green Day - periods 1, 3, 5 & 7
  • No activities!

Saturday, May 29th
  • 5pm - ITS Banquet and new member induction in auditorium

Monday, May 31st - HOLIDAY!! NO SCHOOL!!
Good News!
CONGRATULATIONS to seniors Nicole Klucharich and Kimberly Brooks! They are this year’s winners of the Powderpuff flag football scholarship. The games were a huge success and all profits go back to the students in the form of scholarships. This year the freshman beat the sophomores and the seniors beat the juniors.
Nease Fundraisers
Athletic News
Visit www.neaseathletics.com to register for 2020-21 sports at Nease. Registration information can be found via the “Athletic Clearance” link at the top right-hand corner of the page. Please follow all instructions carefully to ensure a smooth clearance process.

Looking ahead:
6/4 - Cheer Tryouts 4-8pm and 6/5 & 6/6 10am-1pm
6/9- Sports Physicals at Nease 5pm
6/12 – Basketball Tryouts
6/14 - Basketball Youth Camp starts (grades 4-9)
6/14 - Summer Football Camp starts 8-11am
7/5-7/7 -Youth Cheer Camp 8-1
7/7-7/9 -Youth Dance Camp 8:30 -11:30am (K-8th)
8/6 - Golden Panther Annual Fundraiser at Ancient City.

Nease Lacrosse Camp
Who:           Elementary & Middle School Boys
Where:       Nease High School
When:        Monday, June 14th – Thursday, June 17th    
Why:           Play the fastest game on two feet!
Time:         9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
PTSO News
PTSO GOLD Business Partner:  Nease PTSO is thrilled to add Publix Super Markets, Inc. as a Gold Business Partner. Part of the Publix mission is to be involved as responsible citizens in the community. 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. Thank you for your support of Nease PTSO!
 
Banners: For Premium PTSO Memberships, if you would like to keep your banner-they make great decorations for a graduation party or for your garage-please stop by and take it down between May 24-31. Do not forget to bring scissors with you! If you do not wish to keep your banner, the PTSO will take it down for you.
 
We need YOU! The Nease PTSO is actively planning for the 2021/2022 school year and we would love to add you to the team!  We are looking for a new President, various leadership roles -- and just more parents to attend our monthly meetings. If you are interested, please email  nhs.ptso.board@gmail.com. 
 
Calling all Nease Families: Do you or someone you know own a business and would like extra exposure this upcoming school year? Time is ticking to add your business logo to the back of the Class of 2025 t-shirts! Only 10 spaces available. To find out more, email nhs.ptso.liasion@gmail.com.
 
SAT Boot Camps are Coming! PTSO has partnered with Nease teachers to host SAT Boot Camps in August! There is a separate registration for each boot camp. Sign up early to reserve your spot!
 
 
We’ve Got Spirit! Yes, We Do! The Nease Spiritwear store is now online and available for orders every day!  Items will be produced every two weeks and they can be picked up at the store for free or delivered. This is a great way to show your school spirit and a wonderful gift for an incoming 9th grader, follow the link below. 
 
Let’s Get Social! Join the Nease PTSO Social Media sites to learn more about Nease-related events. Find us on Facebook at Nease High School PTSO, on Instagram: @nease_ptso and on Twitter: @NeasePtso. To learn more about PTSO: http://neaseptsoboard.wixsite.com/nhsptso
 
Message on the Marquee: Send a Birthday or Congratulations message to your student via the marquee in the front of school. Complete this form Announcement Form for Marquee and submit to main office for PTSO 1 week prior to the message appearing on the marquee. Cost is $25.
Academy News
For the latest Nease Academy News, check out our final monthly newsletter of the school year:

Current Academy Seniors & Graduation Cords
Current Academy Seniors are eligible for an Academy Graduation Cord. The $8 cord payment is to be made online using this link: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Academy-Graduation-Cords-co-2021/SpmBRy
Payment must be received by June 1st.

If You Are A Current Nease Academy Students Going To Tocoi Creek High School Next Year…
If you are currently enrolled in an Academy/Program of Choice here at Nease (TV Production/Digital Design/Hospitality/Engineering/ROTC/IB), but know that you will be attending Tocoi Creek High School next year, you MUST submit a Program of Choice Drop form to have your records sent to Tocoi Creek High School. The form can be submitted to Mrs. Combs or your guidance counselor, and is required in order to be released from your Academy and to have your course recommendations sent for scheduling at Tocoi Creek High School.

You can print a copy of the Program of Choice Drop Form
Once completed, you can email it to Jaime Combs at Jaime.combs@stjohns.k12.fl.us or turn it in to Mrs. Combs at school by dropping it off at the front desk.
IB News
IB Juniors
  • By the end of the school year, Juniors should have their resume and recommendation letter questionnaire updated in Naviance. 
  
All IB Students & Parents
  •  Summer assignments for the 2021-2022 school year will be published by the last day of school. Please make sure your student is prepared for the first day of school with these assignments.  
Guidance News
Last Names A- Cl: Please see temporary assignments below.
Last Names: Co-Go: Leandra Doane: Leandra.Doane@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Appointments: https://calendly.com/leandradoane Schoology Access Code: 4DBZ-4GX9-ZMCG4
Last Names: Gr-Le: Please see temporary assignments below.
Last Names Li-O: Athena Kifah: Athena.Kifah@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Appointments: https://calendly.com/athenakifah Schoology Access Code: 42PP-RSCS-SHT89
Last Names: P-Si: Linda Smith: Linda.M.Smith@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Appointments: https://calendly.com/lindamsmith Schoology Access Code: Z7CW-T7VT-83H5R
Last Names: Sk-Z: Angelia Sletto: Angelia.Sletto@stjohns.k12.fl.us
         Appointments: https://calendly.com/angelia-sletto Schoology Access Code: HCZ4-S8KK-WF6KQ
ALL IB Students: Missy Kennedy: Missy.Kennedy@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Appointments: https://calendly.com/neaseib Schoology Access Code: 2455G-HDSHG
 
Temporary School Counselor Assignments for Last Names A-Cl and Gr-Le:
 
           9th Grade: Angelia Sletto
           10th Grade: Leandra Doane
           11th Grade: Linda Smith
           12th Grade: Athena Kifah

Nease Juniors
The time is NOW to start planning your future after graduation! Please log onto your Naviance account by going to https://student.naviance.com/allennease to research your options:
  • Not sure of your career path? Click on About Me, then My Assessments and choose Career Cluster Finder or Career Interest Profiler, then answer a series of questions that will lead to suggestions for a career you may be interested in pursuing.
 
  •  Interested in attending college? Click on Colleges to Research and Find your Fit for possible college choices. Then start your list of “Colleges I’m Thinking about” or “Colleges I’m Applying to”.
 
  • Prepare for college applications NOW. Click on About Me and build your Resume and complete the Recommendation Letter Questionnaire Survey under My Surveys. NOTE – these are REQUIRED from your school counselor for any college application forms she will need to prepare.
Not sure of your login information for your Naviance account? Go to https://student.naviance.com/allennease, click on Student then fill out the email address you used and the password you created (or click on Forgot Your Password and a new one will be emailed to you). If you never received a Naviance account, please email your school counselor and your Registration code will be sent to you in order to set up your account.


Dual Enrollment Updates
 
Reminders
  • Transcript Requests for SJR Courses
  • If you are wanting to request to send your SJR transcript to a college, you will need to do so through SJR.
  • Click on this link to the SJR Records website to request an official copy of your SJR transcripts: https://www.sjrstate.edu/records.html
  • Summer B classes begin June 28th.
  • You will have until 5pm on June 28th to add or drop courses for summer B.
  • You can begin requesting textbooks for Summer B now. Check Schoology or past issues of the Panther Press for more information.
  
Fall Registration Update
  • The fall schedule is now expected to *tentatively* go live June 14th.
  • Look for a sign-up genius that will be sent out for you to make an appointment for a 10 minute summer Zoom meeting with Mrs. Cullipher or a school counselor to review your fall course selections and times after the schedule goes live. 
  • This will be a requirement for all DE students taking fall courses UNLESS you are full time DE or are a Collegiate High Senior.
  • You will need to come to the meeting with your Registration complete and your courses and CRN’s already chosen.
  • After the meeting, it will be your responsibility to upload your registration documents to the portal.
  • SJR will not begin processing registrations until July 6th. (It never hurts to submit early!)
  • Watch the video "Registration Refresher" to remind yourself how to register! 
  • Fall SJR Classes begin August 23rd.
  • The drop/ add date will be August 25th at 5pm.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Cullipher: Daryl.Cullipher@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Testing Information
For any questions related to testing please email our testing coordinator, Ms. Cynthia Messenger (Cynthia.Messenger@stjohns.k12.fl.us)


Schedules can be found on the Nease Testing webpage (https://www-nhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/testing/ ).
 
Students who are not able to maintain a 6 ft distance will be required to wear masks. Additionally, we are asking that they bring the following materials:
 
Pencil – for planning purposes
Earbuds / Headphones – Suitable headphone require a jack (3.5 mm) to insert into our system. These are available from a variety of stores. Apple earbuds/Air Pods are not compatible with our computer audio system
 
We realize students could be absent from being sick or quarantined on the day of their test. Make up sessions will continue until the end of the testing window. However, we aim to have the retakes completed as soon as possible. Students need to be ready the day they come back to school. They can be called into testing any time after their scheduled day to test.
Media Center News
Carolyn Milian – School Librarian Media Specialist
Lorna Patterson – Media Clerk
Allie Haddix – Media Clerk
Direct phone number – 904-547-8367
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING! PLEASE READ!!
Parents & students – we have had a sharp decline in the number of students staying for help on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please remember – this is a FREE service offered to ALL students every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-5 pm in the media center. Each day we have between 10-14 National Honor Society Juniors & Seniors ready to help you get back on track with your grades. And remember-- EOC’s, FSA’s and final exams are right around the corner!! Use these days as opportunities to get some extra help and support with the topics you are still struggling with and get extra help with preparing and studying for finals. You can also come in for tutoring at 8:15 a.m. on any morning Mon-Fri BUT you have to make an appt. with Mrs. Milian for this. The LAST DAY for after-school tutoring will be May 27th! We will NOT have tutoring days in June.
 
STUDENT LIFE!

From the Community
Boy’s Lacrosse Clinic
-Come out and try the fastest game on two feet!
-No equipment necessary.
The WGV Fighting Turtles swim team is looking for swimmers to lead the team in upper age bracket events. If you have the desire to swim, meet new friends, get a good summer work-out in and be part of a growing team, check us out at www.fightingturtles.swimtopia.com . We compete against eight other teams from St. Johns County, and we will coach you to improve your swimming ability and to increase your times.