10550 Ray Road, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082 904-547-8300 - Main Office
Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:45pm
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Happy Friday!
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Nicole Baran, and Rookie Teacher of the Year, Herrick Smith.
Ms. Baran has been teaching AP Calculus and IB Math at Nease for 6 years. A colleague wrote, “Her enthusiasm for her subject is refreshing and even rubs off on her students. She keeps the atmosphere in her classroom fun – which is very important when teaching advanced math topics. She builds relationships with her students and provides the caring support (and tough love!) they need.”
Mr. Smith has been teaching Ceramics, including AP & IB 3D Art at Nease for 2 years. He is a Nease alumni, which helps with his connections to students as he knows the Nease culture. A colleague wrote, "Herrick’s positivity and drive to further the visual arts at Nease has been present since his first day in the classroom 2 years ago. He has worked hard to create the content taught in the Ceramics and IB courses at Nease, bringing in his experience in higher education and making it applicable to the high school art student. Herrick leads his classroom with kindness and compassion, creating an atmosphere where students want to create their best work and strive for greatness."
Congratulations to them both as they represent Nease in the district competition!
Senior Assemblies
Seniors will attend graduation assemblies next Monday and Tuesday through their English class. They will be given a handout with important senior information and will be verifying their name for their diploma. We will post the handout in Panther Press next Friday and will email home to all senior parents. Distance Learners and DE students are encouraged to attend an assembly, but they must be within dress code to enter campus.
Dismissal Safety Concern
We have students at dismissal who are walking Ray Road to meet their parents who are waiting in line. For their safety, we ask that students remain at the school and wait for their parent in the parent loop.
PLANNING AHEAD:
Friday, Oct 30th - Last day of the 1st quarter
Monday, Nov 2nd - 1st day of 2nd quarter - students will attend ALL 7 classes! NOT a Green Day.
Tuesday, Nov 3rd - No School! Teacher Planning Day!
Wednesday, Nov 4th - All 7 classes with 2pm dismissal
Thursday, Nov 5th - Gold Day
Friday, Nov 6th - Green Day
TUESDAY AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING CANCELLED!!
We are cancelling after school tutoring for this Tuesday, Oct. 27th due to the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. We will resume on Thursday.
DISTANCE LEARNER PARKING TAG PICK UP & LAPTOP/HOT SPOT RETURN
If your student is returning to Brick and Mortar Learning on Monday, November 2nd for the 2nd quarter, we will have a parking tag pick up and laptop/hot spot time on Tuesday, November 3rd from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. We will be set up in front of Panther Hall under the outside stairwell. To be eligible to pick up a parking tag that day, you must have completed the following steps:
- Notified Administration of your Intent to Return to Brick and Mortar fby Wednesday, Oct 21st.
- Uploaded all of the Required Parking Documentation to this link NO LATER than NOON on Monday, November 2, 2020. If you previously submitted your student’s documentation and nothing has changed, you do NOT need to re-submit.
If you are not on the list of returning students or have not submitted the required documentation by the deadline above, we cannot guarantee your parking tag will be available for pick up on Tuesday.
Updated Senior Remind code…
If you have not already joined the Senior Remind, test @fggbah to 81010
Please do not join this code if you are already on Remind as we are limited to the number of people we can have in each section
2pm Dismissal on Wednesdays through December 16th
Since last Wednesday was PSAT, this Wednesday, Oct 21st, will be our first Wednesday with 26min classes and 2pm dismissal. If your child is on campus part-time, PLEASE ensure they are aware of the new Wed times.
1st period: 9:20am 9:46am
3rd period: 9:52am - 10:18am
5th period: 10:24am - 10:50am
EXCEL Time: 10:52am - 11:55am
2nd period: 11:57am - 12:23pm
4th period: 12:29pm - 12:55pm
6th period: 1:01pm - 1:27pm
7th period: 1:33pm - 2pm
DRESS CODE
If your student is a distance learner or a DE student who needs to come on campus for a meeting, to purchase football tickets, etc. they must be in dress code to gain access to campus.
Student Health Screening Entry Form
- Fever of 100.4 or higher
- Uncontrolled cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Sore throat
- Loss of sense of smell or taste
- Muscle aches
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Is your child currently awaiting COVID-19 test results? If yes, please keep your child home and notify the school nurse when test results received. Further instructions will be discussed at that time.
- Does your child live in the same household with someone positive for COVID-19? If yes, your child must quarantine for 14 days from the last date of contact with the positive individual. A negative test result does not reduce the quarantine requirement for the full 14 day incubation period.
- Has your child had close contact with someone who in the past 14 days who tested positive for COVID-19? If yes, your child must quarantine for 14 days from the last date of contact with the positive individual. A negative test result does not reduce the quarantine requirement for the full 14 day incubation period.
Remember that we are supporting the local DOH. DOH is the responsible agency for requiring isolation/quarantine of students.
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CHANGE TO AFTER SCHOOL TESTING FOR AP & IB COURSES
Wednesdays from 2:30pm to 4pm in the cafeteria
Thursdays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm in the cafeteria
Distance Learners and EXCEL Time
Distance Learners are NOT allowed on campus for EXCEL time to attend club meetings or teacher help sessions. Please talk to the teacher about attending both through a live conference.
ZOOM for live conferences
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Monday, October 26th - Green Day - periods 1, 3, 5 & 7
- Senior Assemblies through English class - all but 1st period in auditorium - 1st in media center
Tuesday, October 27th - Gold Day - periods 2, 4, 6 & 7
- Senior Assemblies through English class - auditorium
Wednesday, October 28th - 1, 3, 5, EXCEL, 2, 4, 6, 7 - 2pm dismissal
- 2:30pm - 4pm: AP/IB Testing for distance learners in cafeteria
Thursday, October 29th - Gold Day - periods 2, 4, 6 & 7
- 4:30pm - 5:30pm: AP/IB Testing for distance learners in cafeteria
Friday, October 30th - Green Day - periods 1, 3, 5 & 7
- Last day of 1st quarter
- AWAY: 7pm - V Football at Oakleaf HS
Saturday, October 31st
- Cross Country - Varsity Districts
- JROTC FT - Air Rifle Meet in South Effinham in Guyton, GA
- JROTC FT - Orienteering Meet at Blythe Island State Park in Brunswick, GA
PLANNING AHEAD:
Friday, Oct 30th - Last day of the 1st quarter
Monday, Nov 2nd - Students will attend ALL 7 classes! NOT a Green Day.
Tuesday, Nov 3rd - No School! Teacher Planning Day!
Wednesday, Nov 4th - All 7 classes with 2pm dismissal
Thursday, Nov 5th - Gold Day
Friday, Nov 6th - Green Day
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Juniors and Seniors can register for college visits through Naviance. A list of all available visits is available in Naviance. Students are allowed 5 visits per year. All visits (virtual & face-to-face) will receive a pass in the first/second period. This pass should be shown to the teacher PRIOR to the visit. Students should not miss summative assessments to attend a college visit. Visits will take place in the media center room 146 (if F2F) or on the computers in the media center if virtual. The link to the virtual meeting will be provided at the time of the visit.
Monday, October 26th
Louisiana State: 11:00-11:25
Oglethorpe University: 12:45-1:10
Tuesday, October 27th
Ohio University: 11:00-11:25
University of North Florida: 12:45-1:10
Wednesday, October 28th
None
Thursday, October 29th
None
Friday, October 30th
Holy Cross University: 11:35-12:00
In lieu of our Nease annual college fair, we have put together a “live” spreadsheet of colleges/universities informational sessions and virtual tours. Most schools require prior registrations to be able to attend sessions. This spreadsheet will be updated daily and located on the Nease website under college-bound students. Check back often for new additions.
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JROTC DRONE TEAM WINS CHAMPIONSHIP! NJROTC picked up its winning ways from last year capturing its first major championship of the 2020-21 year – the Area-12 Drone Competition held at Terry Parker HS on October 17. Nease’s B team also came in 3rd place. Concurrently, NJROTC’s Brain Brawl academic teams came in 2nd and 3rd place overall, losing only to the defending national champion team from South Effingham HS in Georgia.
(Pictured are the winning Droners Jordan Mayberry, Dylan Dosio, Braden Holmes and Daniel Mahoney.)
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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.
Boys and Girls Wrestling – There will be a parent meeting on Wednesday, October 28 at 6:30 PM in the PAC.
Girls Basketball – Tryouts will be held Oct. 26 and 27th from 4-6 PM in the Nease Gym.
Please be sure you have a current physical and have received confirmation of athletic clearance prior to tryouts – information is on the Nease Athletics website under “Athletic Clearance”.
Hope to see you in the “Panther Den” on the 26th!
Girls Lacrosse – Any girl interested in playing Girls Lacrosse, please reach out to Coach Amato. She can be reached at tara.amato@stjohns.k12.fl.us or stop by her classroom in Panther Hall 138.
Track & Field Throwing Events –
What: Voluntary Track and Field Throwers (Shot Put, Discus Javelin) Strength and Power Conditioning.
When: Wednesday afternoons from 3pm-4:30pm beginning September 30th
Where: Nease Weight room
Who: ALL Boys and Girls interested in joining the Nease track and Field throwing events.
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Teacher Appreciation: Thanks to local businesses who are helping PTSO show its appreciation to our amazing staff! Last week’s staff luncheon was provided by Cantina Louie – Ponte Vedra, a Mexican street food restaurant and a PTSO Gold Business Partner! They donated 425 tacos with chips and salsa. Also last week, Training for Warriors St. John's, a small group personal training facility located near Nease, gave the staff 100 post cards for free week of personal training. Thanks to ALL our business partners for allowing us to show our appreciation to our staff and improving the school overall!
Nov. 7 ACT Mock Exam: This is a perfect opportunity for your student to get real experience taking the ACT and also get their test results immediately. Testing will be provided by Revolution Prep and all funds will benefit the PTSO. the mock ACT will be on Sat. Nov. 7 from 9 am - 1 pm in the the school cafeteria. See the attached flyer or visit the PTSO website: https://neaseptsoboard.wixsite.com/nhsptso/mock-act
Nov. 14 & 21 SAT Boot Camp: PTSO has partnered with two Nease Language Arts teachers, Mr. Binns and Ms. Strauss, for an SAT Boot Camp at Nease. Mr. Binns has been teaching this SAT prep class for 15 years with a focus on strategy and tactics for the reading, grammar and writing sections. Register now for this amazing boot camp, held on Nov. 14 and 21 from 9 am - 3:30 pm. A portion of the cost will benefit PTSO. Info and registration: https://neaseptsoboard.wixsite.com/nhsptso/educational-events
Gold Business Partner Spotlight: Dr. Monica Brown, Optometrist and owner of Baymeadows Vision Center, is a proud new Nease PTSO Gold Business Partner. Dr. Brown and her staff strive to provide every patient a lifetime of healthy vision through superior comprehensive eye care. She specializes in contact lenses and binocular vision disorders. Call 904-739-2050 for an appointment and their brand new look that is taking place this month. Thank you, Dr. Brown, for your new support!
PTSO Membership: When you join Nease PTSO your membership donations are spent to improve the quality of education. For the 2019/2020 school year PTSO purchased 30 laptops to be used by Nease students. Thank you, parents, for joining PTSO and making this possible!
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 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
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For the latest Communications, Engineering and Hospitality Academy News, check out this month’s Newsletter: October Newsletter
Upcoming Virtual Guest Speaker Events
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Jamie Johnson, Social Media Specialist & Webmaster for the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office discusses how to turn Social Media skills into a career -- Communications Academy Digital Design students in 1st, 3rd, and 5th periods (October 28th)
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Matt Clancy, UltraTech Business Development Manager and Chemical Engineer discusses Engineering & Innovation – All Engineering Academy Students invited to attend during Excel A in Panther Hall 220 (October 28th)
Stellar Academy of Engineering and the Technology Student Association
Students enrolled in the Stellar Academy of Engineering are invited to join The Technology Student Association (TSA). This is the only student organization devoted exclusively to the needs of students interested in Engineering. Members learn through exciting Co-Curricular Competitive Events. Nease’s TSA Chapter will offer students a method to develop their STEM skills and demonstrate their talent, in preparation for the annual TSA State Competition and potential National Competitions. Download the membership application here: TSA Membership Form
Students are invited to join the club during the month of October, to coincide with Manufacturing Month. See Mr. Arias in Panther Hall 221 with any questions.
As always, 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
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Junior and Senior families, please be on the lookout for some important emails coming at the end of next week.
Lots of information is being posted on the Nease IB Schoology Page. The access code will be given to all students during the meeting mentioned above. Please ask your student what has been posted lately.
For distance learners, AP and IB summative assessments will be held after school from on Wednesday from 2:30-4:00 and Thursday from 4:30-5:30 in the CAFETERIA. Please make sure your student is on time and has a writing utensil.
Our fourth IB Booster meeting is scheduled for this week, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 9:45 a.m. in the Media Center Classroom. All visitors will be required to sign-in and wear a mask. Please make sure you are registered volunteer to attend.
Thank you to all who have joined the IB Booster club! If you haven’t joined, there is still time. You can go to our website, www.neaseibboosters.org. For our senior families, your membership comes with a senior stole that your student will wear at graduation this May.
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We met with all of the Sophomores through their English classes this past week and we would appreciate feedback on your initial visit. Please have your student take this quick 5-minute survey and let us know your thoughts: https://forms.gle/x2h9EoHBR3biEPCS7
October is Financial Aid Month!
On October 1st, the Bright Futures and FAFSA applications opened up for students who plan to attend college in the 21-22 school year. During the month of October, Counselors have been working hard to help all of our seniors get the financial resources that they need for college.
We still have one more financial aid event coming up:
October 28th: FAFSA Day! Counselors will assist students with FAFSA questions during excel in M107.
Senior Individual Appointments:
Counselors are wrapping up meeting with seniors individually. We are making sure that each student knows exactly what they have remaining for graduation and that they are properly enrolled in those courses. We are also discussing with each student what their plan for after high school is and make sure that they know what their next steps are to accomplish those goals. Students that have not met with their counselor yet should reach out to connect with their counselor to schedule a time.
Senior College Applications:
Students should continue working on their college applications if they have not already been submitted. There are several deadlines that are coming up between now and November 1st . 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 .
Sophomores:
School Counselors were in your English classes last week. We logged on to Naviance to take a Career Interest Profiler, created career goals, viewed college scattergrams, and start working on your resume for college. Students who missed the presentations can view the presentation on your counselor’s Schoology page and follow up with your counselor in counselor corner during all lunches in the cafeteria! Please have your student take this quick 5-minute survey and let us know your thoughts: https://forms.gle/x2h9EoHBR3biEPCS7
NHS Dual Enrollment Update:
Spring Registration
The SJR schedule is up and Spring registration is commencing! The deadline for applications/ registrations is November 24th. Please use the document portal to submit all paperwork. You will login using your HAC username and password. Below is the link:
*Any new student interested in taking a DE course (with room in his or her schedule), needs to email Ms. Cullipher, the Assistant Principal over Dual Enrollment: daryl.cullipher@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Nease Dual Enrollment Schoology
As another way to communicate, we have created a Nease High School Dual Enrollment Schoology Group and each DE student has been manually added. Here you will find the registration forms, Collegiate course progressions, links, and other resources used for registration. Take some time to look at the resources to help you in your registration journey! If you are a current DE student, and you have not been added, email Ms. Cullipher at Daryl.Cullipher@stjohns.k12.fl.us
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Testing Coordinators - Jacqui Ashcroft or Cynthia Messenger
NHS ASVAB Test 2020
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) will be administered on Thursday, November 9th in the PAC at 9:20 AM. There is no charge to take this test.
You must register to take the ASVAB Test through SignUpGenius, as there will be no other area to sign-up. Deadline to register for the test is Thursday, October 29th.
ASVAB Signup Page:
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Carolyn Milian – School Librarian Media Specialist
Lorna Patterson – Media Clerk
Allie Haddix – Media Clerk
Direct phone number – 904-547-8367
TUESDAY AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING CANCELLED!!
We are cancelling after school tutoring for this Tuesday, Oct. 27th due to the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. We will resume on Thursday.
ATER SCHOOL TUTORING!
National Honor Society after school tutoring takes place next week every Tuesday and Thursday after school in the media center from 4-5 p.m. This is a FREE service for all our students. They do not need to make an appointment or reservation. Students just need to come straight to the media center after school, sign in, and our NHS Officers will match them up with a tutor. This is available to ALL our students – distance learners included! Our tutors can work with them virtually if they need help, however, they will need to contact Mrs. Milian directly to try to schedule a virtual tutor. If a student needs other times (ie: mornings, lunch, excel, other days, etc) students need to contact me directly so that I can schedule a tutor to meet with him/her. For situations like this, a few days notice is needed. If you have any questions, please reach out to me at carolyn.milian@stjohns.k12.fl.us
MEDIA CENTER DONATIONS
Our media center is quite a busy hub of student learning and gathering. Social distancing and mask wearing are definitely a MUST for anyone entering the media center. But we are also asking for some supply donations to help get us through the school year because we go through these items quickly. If you can donate any of the following items that we use daily in the media center, we would be MOST grateful:
· Napkins
· Paper towel rolls
· Clorox/Lysol wipes
· Lysol spray
· Kleenex
· Plastic spoons/forks
· Hand sanitizer
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GRADUATION DATE: Thursday, June 3rd at 7pm at UNF
SENIOR PARENTS! The Class of 2021 will be an unforgettable one. Make sure you capture the year with a yearbook order and a senior ad! Go to yearbookordercenter.com and enter code 15476 to purchase and design your senior ad. Prices are at their lowest of the year!
Seniors, join the Class of 2021 Schoology group for easy access to senior class information. The Schoology access code is: 7XDP-72VH-Q9CMH
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