Announcements – Thursday, February 8
February 8, 2024Today is Thursday, February 8
Black History Month
Happy Black History Month P.K.! Today’s Black history fact is: Garrett Morgan’s take on the traffic signal, which he patented in 1922, was the first to offer a third “caution” signal which is now known as the yellow light. In 1912, Morgan received a patent for his “Breathing Device,” which was one of the earliest versions of a gas mask.
Congrats Girls Basketball
Congrats to Girls Basketball on their 52-44 win at the district semifinals last night! Come out and watch them out the district finals this Friday at Trinity Catholic!
Gym Closed Afterschool
The basketball gym will close today and tomorrow after school in order to prep for boys and girls basketball districts.
School Counseling Week
Today is day 4 of school counseling week. School Counselors can help students gain the knowledge and gain the skills for planning and decision making. You are appreciated Mrs. McElroy, Mrs. Walker, and Mrs. Bogart.
UNICEF and Global Awareness
All students from UNICEF and Global Awareness please come L-356 during lunch for the yearbook photo.
Global Awareness we will continue with the meeting after the photo.
MS Girls Basketball Scrimmage
Come out and watch the middle school girls basketball team scrimmage at halftime at the UF Women’s Basketball Game on Thursday, February 8 as we celebrate National Women and Girls in Sports Day! Portions of the tickets help support PK.
Softball
Attention high school student: The softball team is looking for a team manager to support the team, help with equipment, take photos, and provide general assistance. If you are interested in applying, please email Coach Mosely or come out to the practice from 4-6 PM on the softball field. EMAIL: darylmosley@ufl.edu.
BSU
BSU club members’ pictures will be taken on Thursday, February 8th. Please gather at the club meeting location for the photos.
Candy Gram
Get your friend or valentine a special candy gram. Candy grams will be $2.00 and will be delivered Feb 14. They go on sale at both lunches next week. Need to know the 8th period or 4th period teacher.
Senior Parking
Seniors, please remember that your senior parking space is available to anyone who wants to park in it after 8 AM – just one more reason to be get to school on time.
Grad Bash
Grad Bash is here! Here are a few important things you need to know:
- P.K. will be going on Saturday, April 13th.
- We will leave P.K. at 4 p.m. and return the next morning at 4:30 a.m.
- Cost is $105/student and includes travel by charter bus.
- This is a special event, so season passes are not accepted.
- There are 2 forms that must be signed by your parent/guardian and returned to the business office when you purchase your ticket. You will NOT be allowed to go without these signed forms.
- The forms are available in the main office and also posted in the canvas course announcements and senior newsletter.
- Tickets go on sale Thursday, February 1st, and are due Friday, March 1st. We have to submit our ticket order to Universal, so late orders cannot be accepted.
- The business office will be accepting payments M-F at 7:30-8 am, 12:30-1 pm, and 2:30-3 pm. You may pay with check or credit card.
Please see Mrs. Koppitch for any questions.
Dual Enrollment
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Are you interested in dual enrollment? There will be a dual enrollment information night, February 13 @ 5:30 p.m. in the green wing commons area. An adviser from the UF dual enrollment office and Mrs. McElroy will be providing information about the dual enrollment application process. We hope to see you and your parent at the meeting.
Please pause for a moment of silence:
Please stand for the pledge:
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Have a wonderful day Blue Wave!
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