Paul Harding Jr. High Gazette

E A S T A L L E N C O U N T Y S C H O O L S

DANIELLE NEWMAN- PRINCIPAL X7301

CHARLES WASHINGTON– ASST. PRINCIPAL X7304

JOE VENDERLEY– COUNSELOR X7302

ALESHIA BRANIGAN– FAMILY GROUP SPECIALIST X7386

ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL

School Starts at 8:15

School Dismisses at 3:40

Busses leave the building at 3:45

Car Riders Exit from Door 10

January /February 2017

Important Dates

February 4 PHJH Band/Music dept. ISSMA Solo Competition (Carrol H.S.)

Teacher In Service—No School for students on February 7

Presidents’ Day—No School on February 20

SPTO UPDATES

Skating Party at

Bells Skating Rink,

February 2, 6-8pm

Need Internet service for your child’s eLearning….COMCAST INTERNET ESSENTIALS

Comcast will include of to six months of complimentary service for any new family that has not yet applied for

Internet Essentials. Internet Essentials Provides low-cost broadband services for $9.95 a month; the option to

purchase an Internet ready computer for $150 and multiple options to access free digital literacy training in

print, online, and in person.

Eligible families must have at least one child eligible to participate in the free/reduced price lunch program.

For more information or to apply for the program, visit www.InternetEssentials.com or call 1-855-846-8376.

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Check out our school website at phj.eacs.k12.in.us/

A lot of great information is available, such as our school newsletter,

all upcoming events and pictures from our recent activities.

The Twenty-first Century Scholars Program began in 1990 as Indiana's

way of raising the educational aspirations of low- and moderate-

income families. The program aims to ensure that all Indiana families

can afford a college education for their children. Income-eligible 8th

graders who enroll in the program and fulfill a pledge of good citizenship to the state are guaranteed the cost of up

to four years of undergraduate tuition (unless funds depleted or if the parents’ income changes by graduation date)

at any participating public college or university in Indiana. If the student attends a private institution, the state will

award an amount comparable to that of a public institution. If the student attends a participating proprietary school,

the state will award a tuition scholarship equal to that of Ivy Tech Community College.

We are currently waiting for forms from the 21st Century Scholars at the school, but on-line applications are

available and encouraged. The on-line site is:

https://studentaid.ssaci.in.gov/ScholarEnrollment/Enrollment/UI/GeneralQuery.aspx

Please contact Mr. Venderley (446-0240, ext. 7302) in the Guidance office with more questions.

All 8th grade students will hear more about the program and receive applications once the forms are received from

the state.

What’s In The News……

Welcome our newest staff family this school year

Mr. Elias Galvan (RTI Specialist) & Ms. Elaine Caldwell

(Book Keeper).

We’ve had some great events going on so far this school

year such as Honor Roll Sundaes & Flying Aces,

NWEA & WIDA Testings

To receive daily

updates on what's

going on at Harding.

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Flying Aces Paper Airplanes Soar

Excerpt taken from “No: Why Kids – of all ages – Need to Hear It and Ways Parents can Say It”

By David Walsh, PhD (2007, p277)

The Stakes are High

The world has become flat. This generation of kids will be competing with peers all over the world.

Those who succeed will have to be highly educated and competent. They will need to work hard, delay gratification,

make sacrifices, cooperate with others, and preserver through hardship. Those who are intellectually, emotionally,

and morally flabby will be at a disadvantage. They will need all the psychological muscles they can build, and “No” is

a training regimen to hone those muscles.

The latest brain research confirms what generations of parents have intuitively known: Children need a secure

connection with loving adults to give them the trust and confidence to explore and reach for the stars.

Kids need self-discipline to harness and balance their powerful emotional drive in order to be successful in

school and later in their work and relationships. If dominated by the drive for pleasure, they will become

lazy and self-indulgent. Self discipline entails the ability to say no to oneself.

Saying no to your kids is the key to their developing self-discipline. The word “no” itself is not important.

The concept of No is. You can say “no” in many positive ways.

Parental Influence key to child’s success…

Studies show that early childhood and early adolescence are the two most critical periods in a child’s life.

Schools and parents both have important roles, but every study shows that parents have the biggest influence.

The problem is that many parents of middle school students are already very busy, so how can they find time to

help their children succeed in school? Some simple solutions are to make sure to take the time to talk to your

child!

Use car time: Turn off the radio in the car and discuss life issues and be sure to listen to your child’s

concerns.

Set priorities that have your child at the top of the list!

Spend “quantity time” with your child; quality time is a deceptive myth. One on one time with your child

is vital, and more of it is the best!

Use the off button: Turn off the television, phone and computer. Play a game or take a walk together.

Use this time to just talk!

Bring your criticisms to the teacher and the school instead of discussing and making criticisms in the

child’s presence. Having those discussions in front of or with your child undermines your child’s

education. Encourage your child to be respectful to the teachers and fellow students.

Insist on good behavior on the way to school, at school, and the way home from school.

Be a great role model; live what you preach – be generous, understanding, cooperative, and peaceful.

News from the desk of Guidance Counselor (Mr. Venderley)

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HARDING ATHLETICS

WINTER SPORTS

Wrestling Schedule Saturday Jan. 21 Super Dual @ DeKalb HS 9:00 am

Thursday Jan. 26 vs St. Vincent @ Paul Harding 5:00 pm

Thursday Feb. 16 vs DeKalb @ Paul Harding 5:00 pm

Tuesday Feb. 20 vs Indian Springs @ Paul Harding 5:00 pm

Thursday Feb. 9 vs Maple Creek @ Maple Creek 5:00 pm

Tuesday Feb. 14 vs Leo @ Paul Harding 5:00 pm

Thursday Feb. 16 vs Carroll @ Carroll 5:00 pm

Monday Feb. 20 vs Bluffton @ Paul Harding 5:00 pm

Tuesday Feb. 21 vs East Noble @ East Noble 5:00 pm

Thursday Feb. 23 vs Bellmont @ Paul Harding 5:00 pm

Tuesday Feb. 28 vs Woodside @ Woodside 5:00 pm

Wednesday Mar. 1 vs Heritage/Woodlan @ Paul Harding 5:00 pm

Thursday Mar. 2 vs Norwell @ Norwell 5:00 pm

Saturday Mar. 4 Adams Central Tour. @ Adams Central HS 9:30 am

Tuesday Mar. 7 vs Summit @ Paul Harding 5:00 pm

Thursday Mar. 9 vs New Haven @ New Haven 5:00 pm

Tuesday Mar. 14 NHMLC Tournament @ Summit 5:00 pm

Thursday Mar. 16 NHMLC Tournament @ Summit 5:00 pm

Dear Parents/Guardian

Turn in those Box Tops For Education to your child(s) school it plays an important

part in helping our students succeed. You can celebrate 20 years of Box Tops by

helping us earn more thanks to the Return School Drawing.

Help PHJH earn 50,000 Bonus Box Tops For Our school!

Thanks to General Mills and Walmart, every Walmart

exclusive Box Tops Certificate that we clip and collect until

3/1/2017 earns our school a chance to be one of 20 winners

at 50,000 Bonus Box Tops, that’s 5,000 for our classroom!

With your help, we can make a difference for our school!

7th Grade Honor Roll Students

Alexandra Garcia, Alexis Hamilton,

Anaria Ingol, Angelo Carter,

Aniya Martin, Brandon Lopez, Cing Lun,

Devin Timberlake, Esmeralda Willian,

Gregory Rosas, Ja Net Be, Jalayah Green,

Joana Garcia, Jorja Pate, Keyalah Rogers,

Lacie Wolfe, Miranda Guzman, Wah Ziti

7th Grade High Honor Roll Students

Aye Aye Aung, Ha Za Ma Be, Lusi Ma Be, Pa Ta Ma Be, Ro Ki Ma Be,

Jocelyn Berrum, Kate Burris, Ha Ji Da, Per Re Daw, Swa Di,

Marleen Diaz, Ja'Ryah Fitts, Arely Gonzalez, Javon Green, Alexus Hardy,

Noemi Hernandez, Krystal Hicks, Lucinda Higgins, Hei Hsan,

That Soe Htway, Izabelle Jimenez, Kay Fa Yar Tu Lar, Keyanna Lee,

Wenjin Liu, Jennifer Mendoza, Chancey Morgan, Kyaw Myint,

Ro Me Na, Europe Nu, Aung Myo Oo, Josselyn Ortiz, Michael Roddy,

Hay San, Nian Sian San, Natalia Sandoval, Ah Shan, Ona Shar,

Ariana Suarez, Mahogany Townsend, Min Tun, La Myzha Willis,

Sita Win, Shu Ma Ya, Nan Tha Zin

7th Grade Principals List Students

Oh Mai Da, Shown Dah, Alexander Diaz, Jazmin Diaz,

Swa Li Ha, Destiny Hardy, Samoni Hill, Naing Naing

Htoo, David Maung, Pan Phyu, Isyss Pranger, Ngu Thin,

O Zah

8th Grade Honor Roll Students

Ka Ma Ro Din, Juwai Diya,

TeChiya Jackson, Ya Ya Khan,

Sa Mi La Lai Lar, Trinity Myles,

Arianna Newson, Ju Nine, O Naing Sar,

Justin Schwanke, Khaing Yati Soe, Aye

Stad, Sar Di Yar

8th Grade High Honor Roll Students

Nur Angkis Binti Adul Rahim, Amir Ali Hussein, Swahi Bar,

Diaya Be, Za Ba Be, Etolo Bisengeta, Has Nay Boy, Sianna Carr,

Amani Gaines, Brian Hatter, Stephany Hicks, Amina Hurd,

Ah Sain So La, Ar Si Za La, Kham Suan Lian, Ye Kaung Linn,

Kennia Lopez, Mariana Lopez, Sa Mi Ma, Roger Mahasena,

Tisaiah Manning. Cho Cho May, Shawnasti Montgomery,

Gabriel Morua, Chandler Morua, Kyaw Win Naing, Marsa Oo,

David Rogers-Potter, Tammy Symongkhon, Suzin Win, Zaw Win,

O Mai Ya, Ar Zeit, Yun Shwe Zin

8th Grade Principals List Students

MiKayla Bestman, Ty'Arria Booker, Ho Mai Da, Elizabeth Diaz,

Matthew Hicks, McKinzee Hicks, Shine Htoo Kyaw, Kyaw Latt,

Raven Lowery, Soe Myint, Ra Ha Na, Brayan Piedra

We at PHJH recognize students whom demonstrate character counts. We focus on a different pillar every six weeks,

but encourage all six pillars all year long. Character does count!

We invite students families to help us honor their child with Breakfast & Acknowledgment Award certificate.

Character Pillars recognized in December was

Trustworthiness, Respect & Responsibility

Trustworthiness