Pacetti Bay Middle School Wildcat Weekly
Volume 45
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Good evening Wildcat Nation,
We hope that the dog days of summer have been wonderful your your families. As school is nearing, we hope you all take the time to enjoy these beautiful days.
Here at Pacetti Bay, we have been experiencing some additions, improvements and changes.
I would like to announce that Mrs. Arline has accepted an Assistant Principal position at Pine Island Academy K-8. She has faithfully served the students and staff of Pacetti Bay for the past four years. We are grateful for her dedication to our students, school and community. Mrs. Arline would like to express her gratitude for the opportunity to impact your student. She is thankful for her time at PBMS.
Mrs. Holli Winter was added to our staff as an Assistant Principal on July 1st. Mrs. Winter comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience at several different levels throughout our district. We are excited to welcome her to Pacetti Bay. I hope you will all join me in welcoming Mrs. Holli Winter!
We have also seen tremendous growth over the summer, registering more than 100 new students! With this, we have bee afforded additional teaching and staff positions and I anticipate to continue to do so at least until the start of the school year. Inasmuch, student schedules are not finalized, but will go live in the coming weeks.
Our facility has been going through extensive cleaning and some touch up work as well. Our technology labs have been growing and our technology support specialist has been integral in setting up these new labs.
If you have driven by lately, there is a new traffic light at Pacetti and Meadowlark. Currently it is a blinking light, but we are hopeful that it will be live before the start of school. 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.
As for other changes, we are updating some of our discipline practices and more information will be forthcoming in the weeks ahead. Grading policies have changed as well, per SJCSD. For the 21-22 school year, cheating will result in a grade of zero. Upon retake, the maximum score is a 75%.
School lockers this coming year are optional and can be rented during"Meet the teacher" or the first week of school during lunches.
We will be using the locker room and dressing out for PE. PE uniforms will be on sale during Meet the Teacher as well.
We will continue to send out the Wildcat Weekly as important information becomes available. Our office hours this summer are 7:30am-3:30pm.
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 summer, Go Wildcats!
Respectfully,
Ted Banton, Principal
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Events for this Week and Beyond
- August 2nd & 3rd - Summer Venture Camp
- August 9th-13th - Teacher Pre-Planning
- August 13th - Meet The Teacher (SEE BELOW)
- August 16th - Students return to school
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Summer Venture and Meet The Teacher |
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Ech summer, we offer a Summer Venture Camp for incoming 6th grade students. This has always be a limited number opportunity since we need to secure staff before the camp begins. Unfortunately, we hit capacity by the deadline for registration and have no additional staff to serve at the camp. We are looking at ways to allow students and parents new to Pacetti Bay to tour the campus before the August 13 "Meet the Teacher." Please stay tuned for more information.
Pacetti Bay Middle School will be open for you to meet the teachers on Friday, August 13th. You may visit PBMS during your scheduled time to meet the teachers, walk your schedule, and purchase your P.E. uniform or our new Pacetti Bay Spirit Wear!
To ensure that you have a safe and positive Open House experience, families must attend only during your assigned time frame to ensure parking availability due to limited space:
Last Name A-F from 8:00am – 9:00am
Last Name G-N from 9:15am-10:15am
Last Name O-Z from 10:30-11:30
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Secondary students may view their 2020-2021 grades (excluding state and/or district final exam scores) in Home Access Center (HAC) from June 18 - June 30, 2021, however secondary report cards will not be finalized until after district finals and state End-of-Course (EOC) exam results are received and processed.
Finalized 2020-2021 report cards will be printed and distributed during the first week of school (August 2021).
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SCHEDULES WILL GO LIVE, IN HAC, ON AUGUST 9TH FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TO VIEW. |
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Important Update from Superintendent Forson
Beginning with summer programs on June 14 and going into the 2021-2022 school year, the SJCSD will transition to the following health and safety procedures:
· Face masks will be recommended, but optional in school and on SJCSD transportation
· Desk shields will no longer be a mandatory feature of all classrooms but will be used as appropriate when needed for health and safety protection or instructional/assessment purposes
· Temperature checks will no longer be a daily routine when students, staff or visitors arrive at school
· Enhanced sanitation practices will continue in our facilities to ensure clean, healthy schools
· Athletics, events, plays/performances, and dances will occur next school year. Protocols will be adjusted as we receive guidance from FHSAA and other state and local agencies.
We will maintain these procedures barring any future emergency orders or crisis events. Again, thank you for your continued support this school year.
CDC updates regarding quarantine requirements after vaccination:
Individuals who have been fully vaccinated – that is, 2 weeks or more have passed since the second dose in a 2-dose vaccine or the first dose in a 1-dose vaccine series – will not be required to quarantine following exposure, provided he/she does not develop new symptoms of COVID-19.
Students are to have their face masks or face shields on when arriving to campus and will be directed by their teacher after their temperature is checked at homeroom.
SJCSD Microsoft Office 365 Offer
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Congratulations to student Marie Jimenez for submitting the winning entry for "A Day Without Violence" Calendar Art & Poetry Project! Her work will be published in the calendar, which is distributed free to every classroom in St Johns County. Art winners will be exhibited throughout October at the Crisp Ellert Art Museum at Flagler College. |
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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.
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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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All outstanding library books and textbooks are overdue. Students need to return or pay for their materials to clear their accounts. You may return or pay for materials at the front office Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm.
To see what your student still owes, have your student log into Destiny using their Student number and district password and click on the My Info tab. It will show any outstanding library and textbooks owed to any SJCSD school. Please disregard textbooks listed as “Consumable” in the description as the district will remove those paperback resources that students write in from your student’s account. We do not need “consumable” textbooks back.
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Everyone who completes and turns 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.
8th graders should check their high school’s website for summer assignments.
Happy reading and have a fun summer!
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eBooks:
You can still access our eBooks to read over the summer. We already have all of next 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!
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***GRAD SIGN PICK UP***
If you ordered an 8th Grade Graduation sign, and have not yet picked it up, you may now do so in the front office during regular office hours. Students may NOT take signs home on the bus.
If you have any questions or need to make other arrangements, please email pacettibayptso@gmail.com. Please do not contact the front office.
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: The PTSO has begun monthly donation drives that will coincide with event specific expenses. 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 at
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 2020-21 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: This year, we are thrilled to share that 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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7/13-7/15 –Youth Football Camp 6-8pm
8/2-Volleyball Tryouts
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Early Registration
The St. Johns County School District (SJCSD) will begin early registration for the 2021-22 school year March 1. This registration is only for children new to the school district, including those entering kindergarten.
To be eligible for public kindergarten in the SJCSD, children must be 5 years old on or before September 1 and must reside in St. Johns County.
Other requirements for registration:
• Birth certificate/Guardianship Documents
• Documentation of a health examination performed within one year of enrollment
• Proof of completed required immunizations on Form DH680
For additional information on registration, contact the Student Services Department at 547-7598 or the assigned school.
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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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