Pacetti Bay Middle School Wildcat Weekly
Volume 44
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Good evening Wildcat Nation,
We hope all of you have an enjoyable summer. After this challenging year, everyone deserves it. Thank you to our teachers, staff and families for all of your support and cooperation throughout the school year. We look forward to seeing everyone in August!
We will continue to send out the Wildcat Weekly as important information becomes available. Our office hours this summer are 7:30am-3:30pm.
Below you will find a number of opportunities this summer which include Positive Start Program for mathematics, high school challenges and other community based camps.
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
- June 28th-July 2nd PBMS Volleyball Camp
- July 5th- School Closed
- July 12th - July16th Positive Hammer Basketball Camp
- July 19th - July 23rd Positive Hammer Basketball Camp
- July 26th - July 30th Positive Hammer Basketball Camp
- August 2nd & 3rd - Summer Venture Camp
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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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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 new health and safety procedures. Please see message below.
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.
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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A message from the St. Johns County School District:
Florida Department of Education does not allow districts to provide a virtual testing option for the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA), Florida Standards Alternative Assessment (FSAA), or EOC’s for the 2020-2021 school year. According to the state Department of Education, “We are not considering remote proctoring or at-home testing for any of Florida’s K-12 summative or postsecondary assessments in 2020-21”.
The Florida Department of Education has in the past stated that by statute, “Participation in the assessment program is mandatory for all school districts and all students attending public schools…”.
St. Johns County School District does not have the statutory authority to exempt any student from required, state developed assessments, except as specified in Section 1008.212, F.S. which primarily addresses students with physical impairment or children who have a medical complexity as defined in Section 1008.22(9) F.S.
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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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6/14-Basketball Youth Camp starts (grades 4-9)
6/14-6/17 Boys Lax Youth Camp 9-11am (Elementary-Middle School)
6/14-NHS Summer Football Camp starts 8-11am
6/14-NHS Boys Soccer: returning players conditioning starts
6/16-NHS Boys soccer: new players conditioning starts
6/22-24-Youth Football Camp 6-8pm
7/5-7/7 -Youth Cheer Camp 8-1
7/7-7/9 -Youth Dance Camp 8:30 -11:30am (K-8th)
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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