Good evening Menendez Nation!
We hope you all had an incredible weekend and are ready for the coming week. This week marks Teacher Appreciation Week. Our teachers at PMHS are committed to the betterment of each and every student that they serve. We are especially grateful for their daily service to the Menendez Nation. A special thank you goes out to our Falcon Athletic Boosters in sponsoring some activities this week for our teachers.
Last week we saw our Band host end of year performances Thursday and Friday. They were incredible and unique. We offer a special thank you to Mr. Scaccia and our Falcon Band Boosters for two incredible nights.
As the end of the school year nears, so do the seasons for our spring athletic teams. Congratulations to our PMHS Softball team for their first district championship in school history. They head off this week for the regional tournament. Good luck Lady Falcons! We also want to congratulate the many boys and girls track athletes who recently competed in districts and are advancing on May 8th fto the regional track meet.
This week marks the final week for Seniors on campus. We are excited to recognize them this year for graduation at the St. Augustine Amphitheater on May 22nd. They have exemplified the Menedez spirit and we couldn't be prouder of them.
IB testing started last week and will continue for the next couple of weeks. FAST testing, EOCs and other state assessments will continue as well. This is the time for students to stay focused and finish the race well. Please make sure to read below regarding IB testing dates as well as FAST and EOC test dates.
We are very excited about our recent partnership with SportClips of St. Augustine. For every ultimate VIP haircut, SportClips will donate $5.00 for the benefit of Pedro Menendez High School. Please see the flyer below.
We recently had a faculty and staff meeting where we discussed the four tenets that will serve as the foundation for PMHS moving forward.
- Communication
- Clarity of Standards/ Expectations
- Consistency
- Commitment
These foundational practices will help all of us as we move forward for the rest of this school year. Furthermore, we have emphasized the importance of clear and consistent standards and expectations. As the wise Hall of Fame baseball coach, John Scolinos, once said, "don't widen the plate."
Seniors, please play close attention to this newsletter and the Seniors Schoology page for upcoming events and Graduation. Please don't forget about reserved seating and graduation rehearsal.
Please make sure to read through the entire newsletter and please pay particular attention to the assessment section as we are in the annual testing season. All testing dates can be found at https://www-pmhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/testing/ For senior parents, please make sure to read about upcoming events.
We were also noticing an uptick in the appearance of cell phones during class time. Please remind your child, that there is to be NO cell phone usage during class times unless specifically directed by the teacher for instructional purposes. We are committed to protecting your child's instructional time.
Please see the flyer below regarding digital IDs. These will be utilized this year for students in the media center, cafeteria, checking in and out and other school events. If your child does not have a cell phone, we do have alternative options. In addition, all students must complete the form below to access the SJCSD network and acknowledge access to the SJCSD student code of conduct.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=V9CzsxL8P0-S9HK-boRDUeKKGqBOENVEqvS-DZFzgwNURFRJTEZEWjZVSVoxRlVaUTk1MVQ3UEo3Uy4u
Visitors to campus MUST complete a School Access Form which can be found on the SJCSD website at https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/volunteer/.
- This clearance is for entry on campus during school hours such as a morning meeting with teachers or counselors, volunteering, or other events.
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RISE UP FALCONS!
Respectfully,
Ted Banton
Principal
Pedro Menendez High School
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