Pacetti Bay Middle School Wildcat Weekly
Volume 17
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Good evening Wildcat Nation! |
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This week will be a very short week with Thanksgiving fast approaching. Without question, thanksgiving is my favorite time of the year. It gives us all to spend time with our families and reflect on what the past year has given us. Although we have all faced challenges we could not fathom since last November, we should recognize that we, the Pacetti Bay community, have met those challenges and exceeded anyone's expectations. We are back in school, we are focused on learning and the success of each of our kids.I am thankful that I have been given the opportunity to serve the most amazing faculty and community in St. Johns County.
We will continue to provide rigorous instruction for this week and will hold to the same high standards you have come to expect from Pacetti Bay. Grades were posted last week for the first quarter and we know that the majority of our students met or exceeded expectations. For those who need additional support, we have implemented a number of ways to help them get on track. Some of the ways we support all students is through our Lunch and Learn program and our Wednesday after-school test make-up and retest. It is our goal to ensure the success of every student, preparing them for the next step in their educational career.
One of those people integral in aiding our students is our 2020 School- Related Employee of the Year, Ms. Bryn Hawkins. She serves as a para-professional in our classroom and coordinates our Wednesday Retest Sessions. We are so incredibly thankful for Ms. Hawkins.
Parents, as a reminder, please reiterate with your kids about proper PPE usage which includes students wearing masks over the nose and while on campus and school buses. We have noticed a considerable uptick in the number of reminders given daily. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
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 wonderful Thanksgiving, Go Wildcats!
Respectfully,
Ted Banton, Principal
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Events for this Week and Beyond
- November 25-27th: Thanksgiving Break- NO SCHOOL
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PPE Expectations
Students are to have their face masks or face shields on when arriving to campus and leaving campus. Please remind students to be diligent in keeping masks on and over both the mouth and nose. We have seen an increase in students placing the mask below the nose.
COVID Safety Procedures
Parents, please remember to check your child’s temperature before they depart for school. Remember that a student with a temperature of 100.4 will need to be picked up at school. In addition, please remember to ensure you go over the checklist below with your child each day.
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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SJCSD Textbook Adoption Process
The SJCSD textbook adoption process for English-Language Arts and Intensive Reading is currently underway. PBMS would like to formally invite any community stakeholders in our school- parents, family members, business owners, neighbors, etc- to participate in the selection process. If you are interested in doing so, you can find an informational video regarding the process here: https://vimeo.com/476307599. You can then access all pertinent information regarding participation in the textbook adoption review via the SJCSD website dedicated to the topic. Go here to learn more: https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/media/instructional-resources-media-services/textbooks/adoption/.
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The new link for attendance notes is now up and running! 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 |
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Thank you to everyone who supported our online Book Fair! We will distribute the books to students in homeroom just as soon as the orders arrive. If you let us know that you will be picking up your order, we will notify you when it is ready.
Zoom Conferences
Having trouble conferencing with Zoom? We have added two Zoom troubleshooting guides to the PBMS Schoology Information webpage. Please check here first for Schoology related information and support. Also see Schoology sections below for previously posted information.
Welcome Wildcats!
We are so excited to be welcoming many of our Distance Learners to campus. Please bring the following items to school with you:
- Textbooks- You will need to return your black, hardcover Language Arts “Collections” textbook. You will hold onto your other textbooks to use in class or as directed by your teachers.
- Library books- Any outstanding library books need to be turned in to the Media Center. If you have lost or damaged books, please bring payment for those items. Checks must have two phone numbers written on them. If you owe books or payments to another SJCSD school, you may turn them in to us and we will forward them to the appropriate school for you. Please be sure to make checks out to the school owed.
- Technology- Borrowed laptops (including power cord) and hot spots are to be turned in when coming on campus.
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 .
eBooks:
Did you know we have eBooks? We have 1000’s of eBooks, including all of this year’s Sunshine State titles. 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 eBooks 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. This information has also been posted in each grade’s Schoology Media group under Resources. There is so much there to discover. Enjoy exploring and reading these digital resources!
Book Holds:
We encourage our students to place a hold in Destiny (our online library management system) on a book they want to check out when it is not immediately available for them to check out while they are in the Media Center. Students place a hold by logging into Destiny using their student number and district password. Directions on how to do this have been placed in each grade’s Schoology Media group under Resources. When the book becomes available, we send the student a message on Schoology. They have 3 school days to come pick it up in the Media Center, before we check it back in from them and make it available to the next student.
Distance Learners are welcome to utilize this hold system to check out books from our school library as well. Once they get the Schoology message that their book is available for them to pick up, they will have 3 school days to come pick it up in the front office between the hours of 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Books are due 3 weeks from their checkout date. The due date is stamped in the back of the book. Distance Learners are still responsible for returning their books on time to the return bin outside the front office Monday-Friday 7:30-2:30 pm.
Schoology for Students:
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Click here for the “2020-21 Student Getting Started with Schoology Guide”. This shows students how to login, join their grade Media and Counselor groups, navigate the platform, and access the Schoology app if desired.
- Students can find a pink “Student Schoology Help Videos” folder in each of their Schoology courses under Materials to reference for additional support.
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Go to the PBMS Schoology Information webpage for more Schoology information and support resources, including Zoom troubleshooting guides.
Schoology for Parents:
- Parents may set up their own Schoology account if they choose. Parent letters, including your parent access code needed to set up and link your account to your student, went home the second week of school. Students who register mid-year will receive their Schoology parent letter when they come to pick up their textbooks in the Media Center. If you already have a Schoology parent account for another student, you can use this access code to add this student to your existing account.
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Visit the PBMS Schoology Information webpage for additional information and resources.
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Visit the SJCSD Schoology for Parents webpage for additional information and resources.
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Athletics and Physical Education |
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2020 Pacetti Bay Volleyball
Congratulations to both our Girls' and Boys' Volleyball Teams for winning the 2020 Silver Flight Championship! We are so incredibly proud of how hard you worked both individually and as a team.
Go Wildcat Nation!
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Battle of the Books Club:
If you have been reading the Sunshine State books and are interested in being a part of our Battle of the Books team, please:
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Join the Battle of the Books Schoology group using this access code: KFNW-CGG5-GNVHH
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Plan to attend our Battle of the Books club meetings after school Tuesdays 1:50-2:45 in the Media Center. We will not meet on November 24th. You must have transportation home at 2:45 to attend in person. I will also have a live Zoom conference for those who wish to attend virtually.
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Girls on the Run meets on Mondays from 2:00- 3:30 in room 220. Ms. Bowmaster, Ms. Boston, and Mrs. Hodges will be coaching this year. We look forward to a fun filled year!
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All Wildcats are welcome to join our Craft Club!
We will meet on Tuesdays in the Cafe Bump Out room from 2:00 to 3:00.
Our first session will run from November 10 - January 19
The cost of $20 includes all materials.
https://qrgo.page.link/ZYnDP
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Sam’s Club Fundraiser: We've got a special promotion for you! PBMS is working with Sam's Club to help support our school when your order online or for pickup!
Use this unique tracking link to sign up for your Sam's Club membership! https://kb.cash/8PAErV You'll get a $45 credit to use online!
PBMS gets 10% of all new memberships purchased and 1% back on all online pickup orders! Visit us at https://www.pacettibayptso.org for flyer and more details!
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!
This month we are partnering with the PE coaches to help with prizes for the Turkey Trot top finishers. (The Turkey Trot will be taking place on Friday November 20 during school hours.) We are asking for your monetary support in order to make this happen. 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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Pacetti Bay Middle School
245 Meadowlark Lane
St. Augustine, FL 32092
Main: (904) 547-8760
Fax: (904) 547-8775
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