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February 28th 6th & 7th FSA Writes Testing
March 1st Wards Creek and Palencia 5th grade visits in the Auditorium @ 9:30am
March 3rd CHS Registration for 8th in the Media Center @ 8:45am
March 4th Odyssey of the Minds Competition @ 7:00am
March 6th-10th Spring Book Fair
March 6th & 7th 8th grade FSA Writes Testing
March 7th BTHS Registration for 8th in the Media Center @7:30am
March 7th Battle of The Books in the Media Center @ 2:00pm
March 7th NJHS Meeting in the Auditorium @ 2:00pm
March 8th NHS Registration in Auditorium @ 7:50am
March 8th 5th Grade Parent Night in the Auditorium @ 5:45pm
March 9th SAC Meeting in the Media Center @ 2:15pm
March 9th SAHS Registration in the Media Center @ 5:45pm
March 10th 3rd Quarter Ends
March 13th – 17th Spring Break
March 20th No School Teacher Planning Day
March 21st Classes Resume for students
March 21st PTSO Meeting in the Principals Conference room @ 11:30am
March 21st PVHS Registration in the Media Center @ 8:40am
March 27th Report Cards Issued
March 29th Tropicana Speech Contest 6th graders in the Auditorium @ 7:30am
Pacetti Bay Middle School
Monthly E-Newsletter
Volume 16 Jay Willets, Principal Edition 6 Twila Powers, Assistant Principal February 24, 2017 Stephanie Acosta, Editor Drew Chiodo, Assistant Principal
Mark Your Calendar Inside This Issue:
Upcoming dates 1
Character Counts 2
Message from
Guidance 2
Advisory Parent
Meetings 3
5K/Fun run 3
Book Fair 3
Congratulations 4
Cooking Challenge 4
Epcot 5
Gradventure 6
Summer Marine
Program 7
Pacetti Bay Middle School Mission Statement
Pacetti Bay Middle School exists to inspire
within its Students a passion for lifelong
learning and a commitment to personal
integrity and academic excellence. Students
will aspire to be critical thinkers,
internationally minded and responsible global
citizens who display a balanced sense of
social responsibility for their local community
and the world at large.
Character Counts! Congratulations to February’s
Character Counts! Winners. Each grade
level picked three students that
exemplify February’s Character Count
trait of Caring. These students are kind,
forgive others, help people in need, and
are compassionate.
Winners (left to right): Isabella Holt,
Grace Christoforo, Victoria Buckley,
Isabelle Petranick, Jacob Kochanowski,
Ergi Howhaj, Drew Handley, Musa
Shaban (not pictured: Kalee
Sribanditmongkol)
New information has been added to the district website that relates specifically to the transition from 8th to 9th grade. There you will find links to many valuable resources! We encourage you to visit http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/gpc/transition-resources/ periodically, as the page will be updated as we receive new and relevant information. As of February 10, the High School Academy Application Window is closed, but please keep in mind these important upcoming dates: March 3, 2017 Creekside High School Registration at PBMS. Appointment times TBD. March 7, 2017 Bartram Trail High School Registration at PBMS. Appointment times TBD. March 8, 2017 9th Grade Registration Presentation during PAWS Time. 8th grade students only. March 9, 2017 Saint Augustine High School Registration at PBMS. Appointment times TBD. March 21, 2017 Ponte Vedra High School Registration at PBMS. Appointment times TBD. March 22-24, 2017 Nease High School Registrations at PBMS through Social Studies classes. Please ask your student for the date and time of his/her registration. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend!
**Parents of 8th graders who plan to attend Pedro Menendez High School next year: PMHS will reach out to
you in order to set up an individual appointment for your student to register for his/her 9th grade classes. If
you have any questions regarding this, please contact Kim Lippo, the PMHS Registrar at (904) 547-8664.
2016-17 Gifted Parent Advisory Council Meetings
The Gifted Parent Advisory Council meets four times per year to inform the school district about ways
in which we can improve our efforts in serving our gifted students. Parents of K-12 gifted students from
throughout the district are encouraged to come to all of the meetings. The Gifted Parent Advisory
Council meetings have been scheduled for the 2016-17 school year.
We hope to make St Johns County Schools a parent friendly environment!
Tuesday, April 25 Landrum Middle School 6:30-7:30 p.m.
SUPPORTING EDUCATION IN THE WGV 5 K / F U N R U N
M A RC H 31, 2 0 1 7 FUN RUN 7:45PM 5K 8:00PM
RING POWER CAMPUS
500 World Commerce Pkwy, St Augustine, FL 32092
ALL RACERS RECEIVE: *$25 ADULT
T-SHIRT BIB $15 STUDENT
FINISHERS MEDAL $10 FUN RUN
VISIT US ON FACEBOOK @READYSETGLOWWGV OR [email protected]
for more information.
Proceeds to benefit World Golf Village area schools. (Pacetti Bay MS, Mill Creek Elementary, and Wards Creek
Elementary)
Our wilderness-themed Spring Book Fair will be held March 7 – March 10 in the Media Center. The Fair will be open during school hours. Students will come during their Science class and will also have an opportunity to come during their lunch or another time during the day with teacher approval. Students can also show their school spirit by participating in themed
dress-up days during Book Fair week. Please remember all clothing must be according to school dress code.
Book Fair Spirit Week March 6: ‘Merica Monday
March 7: Trail Mix Tuesday March 8: Big Foot Wednesday
March 9: Camo Thursday March 10: Favorite Friday
If you are interested in volunteering at our Book Fair, please call the Media Center at 547-8781.
We would like to congratulate both Jennifer Cooper, Teacher of the Year for Pacetti Bay Middle School
and one of the five finalists for the St. Johns County School District, and Anna Armitage, Rookie Teacher
of the Year for Pacetti Bay Middle School.
Both Ms. Cooper and Ms. Armitage were recognized and celebrated at the recent Teacher of the Year
Banquet at the Renaissance Resort.
We are proud of both Ms. Cooper and Ms. Armitage for their recent award!
Way to Go Wildcat Teachers!
Gridiron Cooking Challenge The Dairy Council of Florida is now accepting recipes for its fourth annual Gridiron
Cooking Challenge, a fun-filled cooking competition for elementary and middle school
students throughout Florida. Students in groups of four are encouraged to create and
submit a healthy, original recipe that prominently features dairy products (milk, cheese
and/or yogurt). The deadline for submissions is March 3, 2017. The top four student teams
in each Florida NFL market – represented by the Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
and Jacksonville Jaguars – will compete for the grand prize at the Gridiron Cooking
Challenge as they cook their recipe on-site in less than 60 minutes. The students’ creations
will be judged by a select group of distinguished professionals including NFL players,
Florida Dairy Farmers, Fuel Up to Play 60 student ambassadors and health professionals.
The winning team in each NFL market will receive a prize package for their school valued
at up to $2,500. Each student on the team will receive an iPad mini among other prizes.
Recipe entry forms can be found on the Florida Dairy Farmers website and can be
submitted via mail or email. For entry forms and contest rules, please visit http://www.floridamilk.com/fueluptoplay60/activities-campaigns/gridiron-cooking-challenge.stml.
7th Grade Field Trip to
Disney’s Epcot
When? Friday, April 28th, 2017 from 6:30 am to 10:00 pm (Ending time is approximate arrival
back to campus)
Who can attend? Field trip eligibility is determined based upon academics, behavior and attendance. Administration reserves the right to revoke field trip privileges. If a student loses this privilege after paying, a refund will not be provided past the deadline date. Behavior expectation: no OSS or full day ISS in the semester of the trip Grade expectation: must be passing all subject areas Attendance: no more than five (5) unexcused absences per semester. Excused notes must be turned in within 48 hours of the absence
Cost? $125.00 per student (checks made payable to Pacetti Bay Middle School).
o Price includes transportation and admission to the park
o Annual Pass Holders may pay a discounted rate of $63.00. We will need a copy of the
season pass (this can be found online - https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/login/).
o MEALS ARE NOT INCLUDED
Deadline for payment: Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Students must return payment AND permission/medical form to Home Room teacher to reserve spot!
***Parent chaperones are welcome and will be asked to supervise small groups. You must be an approved volunteer with Pacetti Bay Middle School (elementary volunteers do not transfer automatically and must be cleared with Dawn Gillis in the front office @ 547-8760). The cost for parent chaperones is the same as the student cost ($125.00).
Trip Guidelines Students must remain in their parent chaperoned group while in the park. Dress code remains in place. Shorts must be fingertip-length. Spaghetti straps are not
allowed. Flip flops are okay but not recommended. Students are responsible for all items brought on the bus (electronics, money, etc.) Drinks and snacks may be brought on the bus. However, all drinks must have screw on caps
or flip closures. The charter bus does not allow open containers and will require them to be thrown out.
QUESTIONS/CONCERNS? Please feel free to contact your field trip sponsor
8th Grade Field Trip to Islands of Adventure and
Universal Studios
When? Friday, May 5th 2017; 1:00 pm to 2:00 am (times are approximate)
Who can attend? Any PBMS 8th grader who has NOT received ISD or OSS during third or fourth
quarter of the 2016/2017 school year. Additionally, all averages must be a C or higher, and students
can have no more than 5 tardies/unexcused absences during 3rd or 4th quarter.
Cost? $125.00 per student
o Price includes transportation, admission to both parks, meal in the park and t-shirt!
o Season Passes are not accepted for this special event…sorry!
Safety: The park will close to the public and remain open to only the middle school groups visiting
for this event. Access to City Walk will not be available. Students will be able to go between parks
using the Hogwarts Express or by walking through the sound stage area.
Deadline for payment: Friday, March 10th, 2017 Students must return payment AND permission/medical form to HR teacher to reserve
spot!
Parent chaperones are welcome and must be approved school volunteers. Adult ticket cost is the same as
student cost. Any questions regarding your volunteer status, please contact the front office at 547-8760.
Due to limited space, only 1 parent chaperone per homeroom is allowed through a lottery system.
Trip Guidelines
Students must remain in groups of three or more while in the park.
Students are required to check in with teachers at 9:00 pm in Seussland. We will be departing the
park at approximately 12:00 am.
Dress code remains in place with the following exceptions: Shorts may be mesh but MUST STILL BE
FINGERTIP LENGTH. You should wear your Gradventure t-shirt to the park. Closed toed shoes must
be worn. You will not be permitted on the bus if you are out of dress code.
Students are responsible for all items brought on the bus (electronics, money, etc). You will not
permitted to bring much into the park. More info will come out later with park guidelines.
Any questions? Contact Mrs. Cooper at
[email protected] We are looking forward to
a great trip
SUMMER MARINE SCIENCE PROGRAM
Parents,
Applications for the summer Marine Science Program were passed out at
all schools during the week of February 13th. Applications were due back to
science teachers by February 28th . Applications can still be downloaded at
any time from the website prior to April 15th at http://www-
grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/ and click on the Marine Science link. The link also
will have a complete day by day curriculum for each grade level, parent
information, and a video from last year’s program.
This summer program is available to all students currently in grades five
through seven and has been sponsored by the school district since 1982.
Three eight day sessions are held at Gamble Rogers Middle School with bus
transportation provided. The dates for the three sessions this summer will
be May 30th through June 8th, June 12th through June 22nd, and June 26th
through July 7th. Small classes of 12-14 students are separated by grade
level. All instructors in the program are St. Johns County School District
teachers.
The Marine Science Program is a carefully designed experience for
responsible students who are interested in learning about our local marine
environments. Learning is “hands on” in the field with students kayaking,
canoeing, boating, hiking, snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing, surfing, SUP,
(stand up paddleboarding), etc. Specific grade level activities and
curriculum are attached to the applications and are also available from the
website.
More information about the program can be had by emailing