JHS STUDENT NEWS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2020

GOOGLE is experiencing issues this morning worldwide which is affecting access to Google Classroom and Mail. The District will Callout to let us know when it is resolved.

Congratulations to the following students who will be representing Jupiter High School in the prestigious 2021 Pathfinder Awards: Academic Excellence – Lindsey Kushner, Art – Sofia Deleonardo, Business – Veronica Edwards, Communications – Megan Palmieri, Community Involvement – Mikayla Wiglesworth, Computer Engineering – Isabella Lantzy, Drama – Carlyn Sepone, Foreign Language – Jacob Roman, Forensics/Speech – Jackson Beecher, History/Political Science – Raquel Flietes, Mathematics – Hannah Dickinson, Music/Instrumental – Gabriel Ortiz, Music/Vocal – Gabriella Haire, Reach for Excellence – Grace Owosina, Science – Ethan Lantzy, Sports – Caleb Petranchuk, Technical/Agricultural/Vocational – Matlyn Howell. Nominees, please check your school email for an important message. Congratulations, again.

UNDERCLASSMEN PICTURES Mark your calendars, Warriors. Cady Studios will be on campus January 14 and 15 for underclassmen pictures. Students will be photographed via their English class, and Cady will stay on campus an extra hour to photograph students learning virtually.

SENIORS The deadline to take senior portraits at Cady Studios for inclusion in the 2021 yearbook, is Dec. 31. Book your appointment now on www.cady.com/schedule. Be sure to scroll down for multiple options and packages.  Cady Studios will be on campus Dec. 17 to photograph seniors for the “Simple Session.” You can sign up for on-campus senior portraits online as well at www.cady.com/schedule.

LITTLE SMILES This is the last week to donate toys for the Little Smiles Holiday Toy Drive to help sick and underprivileged children. Each donation needs to be valued at $10 or more. Students who donate are eligible for one community service hour per toy. Boxes are located in Mrs. Muncy’s room, 4-110, Coach Mook’s room, 6-215, Mrs. Hansen’s room, 5-109, Mr. Kovachik’s room, 4-119, and Ms. Jalm’s office, 10-112. Visit the Little Smiles Holiday Toy Drive 2020 Wishlist on Amazon for ideas. Thank you for giving back this holiday season.

MATH HONOR SOCIETY  (MU ALPHA THETA) Today is the Deadline to apply by 3 pm. Please fill out the following google form https://forms.gle/2znj1dEUV3ozbz3j6 and read the instructions. See Mrs. Moore or Mrs. Franco for additional information (Rooms 6-115 or 6-113  email [email protected] or [email protected]/

NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY NTHS Google Classroom Code: c7vd2yh. Application is on Google Classroom.  Due by 12/18/2020. Requirements for NTHS Membership: Must be a Junior or Senior: GPA of 3.0 or better, Member of: JHS Medical Academy, JHS Engineering Academy, JHS Environmental Academy, JHS Criminal Justice Academy, JHS Culinary Academy, JHS Info Tech Academy, JHS JROTC Academy, DECA, News Crew.

FIRST PRIORITY will be gathering in front of the school by the flagpole on tomorrow morning (12/15). Come and join us for hot cocoa and a donut and celebrate Christmas!

MACKINVIA E-BOOKS Check Out a MackinVia eBook in your Student Portal, take a picture of you reading it, then post it on the JHS News Instagram @JHS_StudentNews for a chance to win a JHS Stadium Chair!

ALL DUAL ENROLLMENT students must be registered for their PBSC class by the December 15th deadline!

BEST BUDDIES will have a virtual club meeting on Tuesday, December 15th at 4:00 pm.  We will be making holiday cards to send to nursing homes.  Stop by room 7-110 to pick up a few cards, or go to Best Buddies google classroom to print out the cards.

SCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY APPLICATIONS Please fill out the following google form and read the instructions. https://forms.gle/FgSakQP7sMmvmbB56. The Deadline to apply is 12/18.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY NHS is sponsoring a children’s book drive. Simply turn in four new children’s books to Mrs. Sparks, in room 1-155, to earn twenty community service hours. The deadline is December 18th in room 1-155 (off the media center).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Terran Bliffen, Amelia Brewer, Gisele Cardinale, Kayla Cuomo, Olivia Dugger,  Jennie Hernandez Saenz,  Mario Hernandez-Espitia, Mackenzie Johnson, Aidan Miller, Grant Russell, Amy Veeneman!

KEY CLUB QUOTE OF THE DAY We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns bushes have roses -Abraham Lincoln

SGA NEWS

It’s official, winter is here! And while it doesn’t snow in Florida, this week is our Winter Spirit Week! Today is Pajama Day! Tomorrow put on your cowboy hats and boots with shiny spurs for Howdy Holiday! Dress in your best country-style attire! On Wednesday, wear your Winter Wear; we’re talking the scarves, the parkas, the mittens and gloves. And don’t worry, we didn’t forget the classic Ugly Sweater Day, which will be on Thursday. On Friday, Dress as your favorite Holiday Movie Character!

The athlete of the week is Evan Barrera who is on the boys soccer team. Not only does he do spectacular on the field, but he also has great hair.

The teacher of the week is Mr. Fleming! Mr. Fleming is a very good teacher, very nice and extremely enthusiastic!

STAY TUNED FOR THE COOKIE CONTEST COMMERCIAL AND DON’T FORGET THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO TODAY! Fill out the entry form here: https://sites.google.com/stu.palmbeachschools.org/jhssga/cookie-contest