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The Student News Site of Jupiter Community High School

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The Student News Site of Jupiter Community High School

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Daily Announcements

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Good morning, Warriors! I’m Marcelle.  

 

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And I’m Harper. Today is Monday, October 9th, 2023. Please stand for the pledge of allegiance.

 

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Thank you for tuning in.  Let’s get to the news.

 

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From September 15th to October 15th, it’s National Hispanic Heritage Month.  National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements for the United States.  Each day, we will share an important figure within the community to you.  Today we celebrate Lieutenant Colonel Olga E. Custodio.  Lieutenant Colonel Olga E. Custodio is a former United States Air Force officer who became the first female Hispanic U.S. military pilot. She was the first Hispanic woman to complete U.S. Air Force military pilot training.

 

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And in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Spanish department is teaching our viewers a new phrase each day.

QUEUE PHRASE OF THE DAY 

 

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JHS boys’ soccer tryouts for JV and Varsity for the 23-24 school year will begin on Monday, October 16th and run through Friday October 20th from 3-5 pm at the Jupiter Community Park.  Players should plan to participate all 5 days for the tryouts.  All athletic paperwork must be submitted via AKTIVATE and must be approved prior to participation.  The portal for AKTIVATE is open and paperwork is being checked regularly.  Please check on your status after submission.  Green equals fully cleared, yellow equals pending, and red equals there is a problem with a submission.  Please note, if your paperwork is denied in any capacity, you will receive an email from the system outlining the issue.  If you have more specific questions related to tryouts, please contact head coach Kevin Allahar via email.    For questions about paperwork, please contact Athletic Director, Scott Selvidge.

 

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Attn all Interact club members! Our next meeting is on October 12 in the media center at 2:45. All members must attend to pick up their chocolate.

 

Green Team is raising money by selling the cutest Halloween item, Boo Pops.  These blow pops are being sold for a dollar each all this October.  You can purchase them during lunch or from a Green Team member in your class.

 

Childhood Cancer Support Club is hosting its first meeting on October 18th, in Room 1-155 from 2:45-3pm. We’ll discuss the club’s mission and community service opportunities. Help make a difference in the world and earn community service. Don’t miss out on this amazing club with its opportunities. There are over 8 officer positions being offered!

 

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Drop off new and slightly used books to class of ’25! All books will be donated to local schools around the Jupiter and Palm Beach area. Class of ’25 will be collecting donations from Tuesday, September 26th to Friday, October 13th. Community service hours will be given per time spent collecting donations. Books can be dropped off to Mrs. Spencer’s room, portable #35, and must be placed in a bag labeled with your first and last name, student number, number of books donated, and grade level. Don’t miss out on a chance to get service hours while giving back to the community!

 

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Need to restock your school spirit wear?  The Spearit Shop will be holding a Flash Sale today through Wednesday.   We have lots of clearance and half price items for sale; including our popular crewnecks and sweatpants.  Bring Cash and Stop by the Spearit Shop during your lunch.

 

Attention Graphic Designers! We have a competition for you. Jupiter High School News is rebranding, and we need your help designing a new logo for WJUP-TV Jupiter High School News. As of this show, we only have one entry submitted so far.  The odds are still in your favor.  If you are interested, send a high resolution ping with the colors in a C-M-Y-K format, not R-G-B. Also make sure the resolution is at least 300 D-P-I. One winner will receive a $100 visa gift card as well as your very own design on a tee shirt.  Send your submissions to Ms. Satterly via email or stop by the studio.  We are looking forward to seeing your ideas, warriors.  The deadline is Friday, October 13th.

 

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Launch is a new club at JHS that helps students figure out what they would like to do in the future by opening up to resources such as guest speakers, career aptitude test, and opportunities for community service hours. The first meeting will be Wednesday, October 11th at 2:45 in portable 2! Go above and beyond with Launch.

 

Students, if you are on the obligation list, you can not attend school wide events. You will receive an email from Mrs. Potts every Sunday if you are on the obligation list. You get on the obligation list for things like ID replacements, Chromebook damage, lost textbooks, clubs, etc. Please check your student email. No surprises, now you know.

 

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The National Art Honor Society’s first official meeting is Wednesday, October 11th, after school in Room 4-113.  We will vote for officer positions and brainstorm ideas for an art exhibition. It will also be the last chance to pay your dues.

 

Spanish Honor Society reminds new members to please turn in their Nomination for Membership Form to Ms. Novoa in Portable 29 with your Parent Consent Form. They should be in by now.  Log in our Google Classroom: C-M-seven-six-B-J-A to download the Form Parent/Guardian Consent.  There will be a meeting on Tuesday, October 10th in Portable 29 at 2:45.  Their new Officers will be announced!!! Stay tuned via Google Classroom Announcements. Muchas gracias!

 

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Listen up juniors and seniors!  We will have many College visits set up where you have the opportunity to get firsthand information from the college of your choice.  If you are interested in any of the Colleges/Universities below please sign up for the visit in the guidance office.  You will need a pass to attend the visit.

 

And if you need college application help, from now through October 26th, stop by the guidance office during both lunches and don’t forget to bring your chromebook.  Your guidance counselors can help.

 

For students who are interested in the Coast Guard Academy or joining the Coast Guard. There will be a representative giving a presentation on campus on October 17th at 10:00am. You must sign up in the guidance office and receive a pass to attend the presentation.

 

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Parking Pass Eligibility for 2024-25, YES this is for next year.  Sophomores and Juniors listen up! The parking pass process will begin in the SPRING, BUT, you must be mindful of the expectations to be eligible for a pass. Beginning with the second nine weeks any students with more than 5 tardies per nine weeks to school or class will not be eligible for a parking pass next year.  This includes the juniors who currently have a pass. All juniors must reapply for parking.  PLEASE get to school and class on time! Further information can be found on the Jupiter High School – everything parking webpage or see Mrs. Rick.

 

Cops and Teens Talk is scheduled for every second Tuesday of the month at the Jupiter Police Department from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm at the Jupiter Police Department Community Room on Military Trail. The next meeting is October 10th. This program is designed to reach out to teenagers within the Town of Jupiter so they can get to know their local police officers. The program opens up discussions about things that impact a teenager’s life like personal safety, drug and alcohol addiction and mental health.  Community service hours are given for attending as well as pizza, snacks and refreshments.

 

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Attention JUNIORS.  JHS may select only 1 junior to represent our school in the Carson Scholars Fund program. The Carson Scholars Fund awards $1,000 college scholarships to students who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their communities. Scholarship winners receive the honor of being named “Carson Scholars” and are awarded an Olympic-sized medal and a trophy for their school. Last year, our very own Keira Stolowitz was awarded this honor and was selected by the Carson Scholars Fund as a recipient! Carson Scholars must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and display humanitarian qualities through community service. Scholarships are awarded solely on the basis of academic achievement and humanitarian qualities, without regard to financial need, ethnicity, creed or religion.  If you are interested in representing JHS for this prestigious award then Juniors please submit a resume and a letter of intent to Mrs. Woeber in guidance no later than October 16th.

 

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Any senior interested in being Jupiter High Schools nominee for The University of Florida Honors Program, Lombardi & Stamps Scholarship.  These Signature Merit Awards provide a financial stipend of $3000 per fall and spring semester for eight semesters, plus four fully funded summer enrichment experiences – a value of over $40,000 over four years. These prestigious scholarships are for creative, forward-thinking individuals with an interest in global issues and a willingness to learn and study outside of their comfort zone and are for students who plan to apply to the UF honors college.  High schools may nominate up to two students so any senior who wishes to be considered for the nomination must submit a resume and letter of intent to Mrs. Woeber in guidance no later than October 16th.

 

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And here is Addison with your weekly SGA news.

 

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For today’s pic of the day, we have WJUP-TV’s Lola with Spearit Shop’s Chloe and Nicole.

 

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Come visit the school Spearit shop next to the media center to get new gear.  It’s open during both lunches.  You can get anything from school supplies to hoodies.

 

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That’s all for today!

 

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Have a fantastic day, Warriors!!

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