Pacetti Bay Middle School Wildcat Weekly
Volume 46
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Good evening Wildcat Nation,
We are counting the weeks until the halls of Pacetti Bay are filled with the best students in the state of Florida! We have been getting everything ready, from the building, to hiring new teachers and staff. We can't wait for your kids to come through the doors.
We have seen tremendous growth over the summer, registering more than 125 new students! With this, we have bee afforded additional teaching and staff positions and I anticipate to continue to through the beginning of the school year. Inasmuch, student schedules may adjust to level classes and meet the needs of all students.
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.
As you purchase school supplies, please remember a refillable water bottle. Refilling stations are located throughout the school.
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.
Our office hours this summer are 7:30am-3:30pm.ntil school starts. Once school starts our office ours are 7:00am- 3:00pm. Doors will open for students starting at 7:10am
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 9th-13th - Teacher Pre-Planning
- August 13th - Meet The Teacher (SEE BELOW)
- August 16th - Students return to 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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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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Please see the schedule below that the District has created for students and families to see a preview of their schedule:
- Temporary schedule preview window: Monday, August 9, 8 AM – Tuesday, August 10, 4 PM. This allows students and parents to see the 2021-2022 course assignments.
- Permanently open schedule preview: Friday, August 13, 7:30 AM. This allows students to see the schedule for orientation.
- Please note that in some instances, schedules were changed based upon the academic need of the child and required supports.
If you wish to request a change to your schedule, you will be able to download the form on the PBMS website and submit it to your grade level School Counselor for review. Please allow up to one week for requests to be reviewed. The schedule request form will be the ONLY way to request a change, not via phone call or email.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you all at our Meet the Teacher on Friday, August 13th!
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.
***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.
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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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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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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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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***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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Pacetti Bay Middle School
245 Meadowlark Lane
St. Augustine, FL 32092
Main: (904) 547-8760
Fax: (904) 547-8775
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