Sunday, October 1, 2017

Weekly Update: 10/2/2017

Items of interest for the week of Oct. 2 - 7
            Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.
  • 10/2, Mon:
    • Spirit Week Theme: Around the World Day - Students will dress to represent their city from around the world
      • Seniors: Honolulu, Hawaii
      • Juniors: Barcelona, Spain
      • Sophomores: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
      • Freshmen: Sydney, Australia
  • 10/3, Tues:
    • Spirit Week Theme: Jersey Day
  • 10/4, Wed:
    • Spirit Week Theme: Camo Day
    • Instructional Model Team Training, 4-5PM, SBO
    • Cornhole Tournament - 4PM, sponsored by Boys Basketball Boosters
    • Powder Puff Football Game, 6PM, Dobson Stadium 
    • 10/5, Thurs:
      • Spirit Week Theme: Throwback Thursday - Dress like a blast from the past
      • CIP Benchmark testing window at PCHS closes
      • Superintendent visits PCHS faculty/staff for open meetings, 1:30-4:30
    • 10/6, Fri:
      • Spirit Week Theme: Burgundy and Gold Day 
      • Homecoming Pep Rally; amended schedule, no 2CB (in-school event only)
      • Cougar Crazies' Theme: Burgundy & Gold vs. Christiansburg
    • 10/7, Sat:
      • Homecoming Dance, PCHS gymnasium, 8-11PM
        Students must be In-Good-Standing to attend.

    Faculty Professional Development for the week of Oct. 2-6

    The First 9 Week Grading Period Ends on Tuesday, October 10.  Teachers at PCHS are required to have their first 9 weeks grades finalized by 3:30PM on Friday, October 13 for administrative review (grades roll on 10/17).  Report Cards will be send home with students on Friday, October 20. 

    Homecoming Guest Forms were due by Friday, September 29.  Students that submitted forms should see Mrs. Alger in the front office to determine the status of their guest.

    Around the World in a Night is the theme for Homecoming.  The daily themes for Spirit Week (10/2-6) are:
    • Spirit Week Theme: Around the World Day - Students will dress to represent their city from around the world
      • Seniors: Honolulu, Hawaii
      • Juniors: Barcelona, Spain
      • Sophomores: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
      • Freshmen: Sydney, Australia
    • Spirit Week Theme: Jersey Day
    • Spirit Week Theme: Camo Day
    • Spirit Week Theme: Throwback Thursday - Dress like a blast from the past
    • Spirit Week Theme: Burgundy and Gold Day
      ***As always, any apparel must adhere to school rules and the dress code policy
    Senior submissions for Yearbook The yearbook staff is accepting submissions from seniors and any items submitted prior to the deadline are greatly appreciated. Any senior needing another yellow packet should look on the Yearbook Bulletin in the hallway next to my classroom, D-14. Please submit these items to Mrs. McAfee.
    • Senior Superlatives—due October 16th 2017
    • Baby picture—due October 16th 2017
    • Senior Information sheet— due October 16th 2017
    • After high school plans survey— due October 16th 2017
    • Senior picture (Formal Tux/Drape and Casual)—due December 1st 2017
    • Senior Goodbyes (from parents)—due February 1st 2018

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