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PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL MEWS
March 16, 2018
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DATES TO REMEMBER
Athletic Dates See upcoming games and events in the Athletics calendar below
March 22 “A Night of Hope” Presentation, PHS Auditorium, 6:30 PM
March 30-April 6 Spring Break
April 9 Classes Resume on Regular Bell Schedule
April 18 Early Release, 11:15 AM for Teacher Professional Development
April 19 Senior Project Board
April 21 Spring Beautification Day
June 6 Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal, Bojangles Coliseum, 5:30-7:30 PM
June 11 PHS Graduation, Bojangles Coliseum, 8:30 AM
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Dear PHS Parents:
Please make sure you have marked your calendar for the upcoming presentation regarding mental health. “A Night of Hope” will be presented on Thursday, March 22 at 6:30pm in the PHS Auditorium. Everyone has mental health. It's a part of each of us just like our physical health but often times we don't know how to get help if there's a problem. Please join us in learning about mental health and suicide prevention and how we as a community can support one another. We will discuss warning signs of suicide, ways to get support, and healthy coping strategies. Dr. Amanda McGough (a North Carolina board member of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) and Jennifer Fights, NCC., LPC, from Southeast Psychology will both be presenting on March 22. We’d love to have a full auditorium to learn from these experts. “A Night of Hope” is the first in a series of mental health workshops for students and
parents. In May, we will host the 2nd part of the series and throughout the 2018-19
school year, we have planned to continue the series. Topics will include: anxiety,
depression, social media impacts on anxiety and depression, as well as teen suicide
and prevention. For each session, an expert in the mental health field will be our guest
presenter. Stay tuned for more information.
Also, I want to share with you how proud I am of our students and the way in which they
participated in the Student Council sponsored activities on Wednesday. As you recall,
these activities were organized to recognize the 17 victims of the recent Florida school
shooting. Students did a wonderful job of leading the activities and there were no
issues of disruption or disturbance at Providence. I am very honored to be able to work
with such wonderful students.
Here are some other bits of news and reminders:
Mid-Term exams for 4x4 classes begin on Friday, March 23. Mid-Term exams
are provided in the regular class during the regular bell schedule. For 4x4
classes, they count as 20% of the student’s 3rd quarter (or semester) grade. We
have a schedule to prevent students from having more than 1 mid-term exam per
day. The schedule is as follows:
Day Exam
March 23 (A) 1, 1A, 4A
March 26 (B) 2, 2B, 3B
March 27 (A) 3, 2A, 3A
March 28 (B) 4, 1B, 4B
Parents who participate in morning /afternoon car pool, please be reminded that
after driving through the front driveway (the one closest to the school), there is a
stop sign with a no left turn sign. We ask that you please adhere to the no left
turn sign so that you do not get back into the car pool line and add additional
traffic to that of the parents who haven’t yet dropped off their child. We know that
it might be inconvenient, but we ask you to follow the posted traffic signs and turn
right, exit the campus of Providence to the right on Hwy 51 and then if you need
to go toward Matthews on Hwy 51, you can make a U turn at the light at Beverly
Crest. Thank you for your help .
Recently, our Student Council has organized some fun activities for our student
body. Last week, they sponsored an exciting Dodgeball tournament which raised
$3000 for the Student Hunger Drive. It was a lot of fun for the students who
participated and for those of us who laughed with (and at) the students and staff
who participated.
Today, our Student Council is sponsoring a Pep Rally to recognize all the spring
sports athletes. Tonight, they will host Reverse Homecoming festivities during
the women’s soccer game. Our Homecoming King will be crowned at half-time
of the soccer game. The weather should be nice so I encouraged our students to
come out and support our softball, baseball, and soccer athletes and coaches at
tonight’s games.
Finally, this week, we want to congratulate our PHS Executive Board on their “Canz”
video to promote the Student Hunger drive. The video has gone viral and some of our
students were featured in the Charlotte Observer, on WBTV, and on NBC Charlotte
morning shows this week. Kudos to them for great work. If you have not seen the
video, here is a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_hdbA2CyDY.
We would love to take credit for their rapping, singing, and music-mixing abilities, but
our students did this on their own!! Fingers are crossed that the donations of money
and canned food to support the Second Harvest Food bank result in another
championship for the PHS Student Council. We love those bragging rights! We will let
you know as soon as a winner is announced.
Best wishes for a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Dr. Harrill
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
New - The PTSO Needs You!
The PTSO has several General Board positions open for the 2018-19 school year. We
would love for you to consider participating in your student’s school by volunteering on
the PTSO General Board. Some of the open positions include: Beautification, Mews
weekly newsletter editor (co-chair with 2 others), Fall Pictures, and Staff Support. If you
are interested or have questions, please contact Jana Emerick, PTSO President, at
[email protected] or Julie Knafelz, President-Elect, at [email protected]. We
are excited to plan for another successful year at Providence. Thank you for your
interest!
(Submitted 03/16/18 by Jana Emerick, [email protected])
New - The Time is NOW to Show Our Appreciation to the PHS Staff!
Please help the PTSO show our PHS Staff how much we appreciate all they do for our students! The theme for Staff Appreciation Week is “Greatest Staff on Earth” which be held April 23-27. The PTSO plans and hosts daily food, gifts and teambuilding activities for the staff throughout the week. We rely on your donations to make Staff Appreciation Week special for our dedicated teachers and staff. Last year we raised nearly $2,000 and would like to match that amount this year. Please give today! It’s easy! Donations may be made by logging into Pay4SchoolStuff, https://www.pay4schoolstuff.com/activityitem?id=22151&school_id=370297002220.
You may also submit your cash or check donations to the school office in an envelope marked, "PTSO - Staff Appreciation Week". Checks should be made out to "PHS PTSO". Thanks for showing your support of our 150+ staff members at PHS!
(Submitted by 03/15/18 by Jacquie Cugliari, [email protected])
Senior Project Board Needs Your Help! We are in need of parents to help out with the Graduation Project Senior Board. Please click on the following link in order to volunteer to be part of the Senior Project Board: https://goo.gl/forms/NhjVyW0HmpOFhsIP2. When: Thursday, April 19 at 2:30 PM Where: Check in at the front office Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
(Submitted 03/05/18 by Rachael Petre, [email protected])
Spring Beautification on April 21 Needs Your Help Please come out on April 21 for the last beautification day of the school year. We will give prizes to the club that has the most attendance and a raffle for individuals. Please invite your parents, relatives, and adult neighbors to come as well! Adults and guests must be CMS approved volunteers. It is great way to earn service hours and to give back to your community. Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves, rakes, wheelbarrows, blowers and a water bottle. Please dress for the weather. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up at: http:// www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d45a9ab2da4fe3-phsbeautification. Questions about volunteering can be directed to Cheryl McCauley of the Beautification Committee at [email protected]. (Submitted 03/02/18 by Cheryl McCauley, [email protected])
SENIORS: It is Time to Start Sharing Your Great News!
The Graduating Class of 2018 has some impressive grades and skills. Colleges have been seeking you out and offering you scholarships. If you have been promised money from a school, please let us know about it. (Even if you do not plan to attend the college or even apply to that particular university, we still really want to know!) Please tell us about any email or mailing that offers you a scholarship of any dollar amount. WHY? Annually, CMS keeps the listing of which students and which high schools receive scholarship offers. PHS has led the district for many years. Please bring any letters or notifications from colleges or organizations that have offered you a scholarship (accepted or not) to the Counseling Office to Mrs. Boland. If you have any questions about this process, please come see us in the Counseling Office before school, during lunches, or after school. (Submitted 03/07/18 by Missy Reinhard, [email protected])
Athletic Booster Club Scholarships Attention Panther athletes! The PHS Athletic Booster Club is accepting applications for its three $1,000 scholarships. Deadline is 11:59 PM on Friday, April 13. All applications will be submitted online using Google Form. Here’s the link: https://goo.gl/forms/ubASpj5A9XjY55Jf2.
NEW this year: Male and female athletes will be competing for the same scholarship. You don’t have to be nominated by your coach – you can nominate yourself. Contact Margot Strickler at [email protected] if you have any questions. (Submitted 03/05/18 by Margot Strickler, [email protected])
Important Information for 2018 Graduation Graduation Rehearsal Date – Wednesday, June 6 5:30 – 7 PM at Bojangles’ Coliseum Graduation Date – Monday, June 11 8:30 – 10 AM at Bojangles’ Coliseum. Graduation rehearsal is mandatory for all seniors. Please adjust your work schedule and do not plan college visits/orientations on this date! Also, if you have any unpaid financial obligations, you will not be allowed to participate in the rehearsal. Parents, if your senior still needs to order their graduation cap and gown, please go to www.highschool.herffjones.com. Type Providence High School in the search bar and choose the correct location in the drop down menu. Choose the “Shop Grad Products” icon and proceed with your order. Please order as soon as possible as prices continue to increase. Please email Mrs. Bowen if you have any additional questions regarding graduation or rehearsal. [email protected] (Submitted 02/28/18 by Fritzi Bowen, [email protected])
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Updated - PHS Orchestras Music lovers: Our Spring concert is March 27 at 6:30 PM. Please join us and bring a few friends! Musical parents: We still need three chaperones for our Carowinds trip April 27. Music and rollercoasters! Sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0445aeaa22a1fb6-carowinds. Live on the edge and join the 2018-19 Orchestra Board! Send a note to [email protected]. Lastly, if you find you have a surplus in your bank account, you might not have paid your student’s orchestra dues.
(Submitted 3/14/18 by Angela Lawrence, [email protected])
NJROTC e-VIC Sign-up NJROTC Parents and Supporters: If you have not done so yet, please go to Harris Teeter customer service and give them our name and our e-VIC linking number, 6399. Or, send your information to Jennifer White at [email protected] and she will get you signed up. Please know that you can be linked to more than one school or organization. Please pass this along to other family members, co-workers and friends. The more people who are linked to our account, the more money we will raise for our unit. (Submitted 02/26/18 by Jennifer Taylor, [email protected])
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Please Visit our School Counseling Website for Announcements, our Scholarship Weebly Page, a list of College Representatives Visiting Providence and the new
College and Career Center Website
New – Scholarships of the Week The Bridge Scholarship The Bridge Scholarship is a four-year financial aid package awarded annually to a high school senior, male or female, from any one of the high schools, public or private, located in Mecklenburg County. The Bridge Scholarship will be presented annually to the individual who can best present his or her need for financial aid in order to achieve a specific goal or participate in a particular program at any accredited college or university in the United States of America. There are no minimal requirements, academic, athletic or extracurricular; however, each applicant must be accepted to their chosen institution prior to the award of any financial aid. Applicants must present their intentions in a clear, concise and cogent manner what their goals are for the upcoming four-year period, how they plan to achieve those goals and why they have chosen the particular program or institution they plan on attending. Due April 15. See application on the Scholarship Weebly Page. Wofford Scholars Program – Juniors Only
Wofford proudly announces the 70th annual Wofford Scholars Program. Qualified candidates are eligible to compete for scholarships ranging from $10,000 per year up to
full scholarship. The criteria for nomination are as follows:
Students must rank in the top 10% of the class. They must have achieved a minimum score of 1300 (critical reading and math
combined) on the PSAT or SAT, or 28 composite on the PLAN or ACT. They must demonstrate qualities of scholarship, leadership, and potential for
success. All students who are nominated for this program must apply by either our Early
Decision or Early Action deadline. Please see Mrs. Obringer if you meet the qualifications and are interested in being nominated by March 28.
(Submitted 03/13/18 by Ginger Obringer, [email protected])
Princeton Summer Journalism Program – FREE for Qualifying Juniors Applications are open for the 2018 Princeton Summer Journalism Program, an all-expenses-paid journalism and college preparation program at Princeton University for high achieving juniors from low-income backgrounds (3.5 GPA and family income no more than $45,000). Students learn reporting skills from celebrated journalists, report and write their own newspaper, and are paired with a counselor who oversees their college admissions process. The application can be found at www.princeton.edu/sjp and is due on March 23.
QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program – Applications Now Open The College Prep Scholars Program prepares high-achieving, low-income 11th graders to be admitted to the nation's best colleges, and possibly attend for free. College Prep Scholars could receive special awards, such as full scholarships to college summer programs, exclusive access to 40 top colleges at a National College Admissions Conference, all-expense-paid campus visits, and more. Apply by the March 21 deadline. (Submitted 02/28/18 by Sharon Walker, [email protected])
ATHLETICS
PHS Athletics Website
Student Athlete Forms and Packets
Online Providence Team Stores Follow PHS Athletics on Twitter - @ProvAthletics
Follow PHS Athletic Booster Club on Twitter - @ProvBoosterClub
ATHLETICS
Sponsor a Hole at the Scholarship Golf Classic for Only $150! The PHS Athletic Booster Club is hosting its annual Scholarship Golf Classic at Raintree Country Club on Monday, April 9 to raise money through sponsorships and raffle items to support our student athletes. All proceeds go to the PHS Athletic Booster Club to fund scholarships that will be given to graduating seniors and to improve the existing weight room.
A great way to participate in the golf classic is to be a sponsor! You can sponsor a hole for just $150. This sponsorship includes a sign with your name or business logo placed at a hole along the course. With more than 100 golfers expected to attend, this is a great way to promote your business or show your support of the Providence athletics. If you are interested in volunteering, participating, donating, and/or sponsoring a team, hole, or coach, please contact Pepper Pounds ([email protected], 704-281-3590) or Lance McAlister ([email protected], 704-965-3124).
Athletic Booster Club Memberships
Purchase an Athletic Booster Club membership! All proceeds go toward athletic equipment, field maintenance, coaches training, transportation to away games, etc. You enjoy admission to all regular season home events (all sports)! Additional perks (depending on the donation level) include preferred parking and a personalized brick for our walkway. To purchase, send in the order form you received in the mail along with a check or pay online at www.phsboosterclub.com. GAME SCHEDULE
(Dates and Times are Subject to Change) (Check the Athletic Website or Twitter Feed for the Latest Updates)
3/16 Women’s Soccer vs. Olympic
JV Softball vs. Hickory Ridge
Softball vs. Olympic
Baseball vs. Olympic
Men’s Varsity Lacrosse at Parkwood
Rugby vs. Ardrey Kell
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
3/17 Track & Field - Marvin Ridge Invite 10:00 AM
3/19 Men’s Tennis at Myers Park
Varsity Women’s Lacrosse vs. South Meck
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
3/20 Men’s Tennis vs. South Meck
Softball at Berry
Women’s Soccer at Berry
Baseball at Berry
Men’s Varsity Lacrosse vs. St. Stephens
4:00 PM
4:00/5:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
3/21 Men’s Golf vs. Butler (Raintree CC) Track & Field Meet vs. Myers Park, Marvin Ridge
Varsity Softball vs. East Meck
Women’s Soccer at Butler Baseball vs. Mooresville
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
6:30 PM
3/22 Men’s Golf vs. Weddington (Monroe CC) Men’s Tennis at Ardrey Kell Women’s Lacrosse vs. Myers Park
Men’s Varsity Lacrosse at Myers Park
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
5:00/6:30 PM
7:00 PM
3/23 Men’s Golf - North State High School Challenge (Irish Creek CC, Kannapolis) Softball vs. South Meck
Women’s Soccer vs. South Meck
Baseball vs. South Meck
Rugby at Rocky River
10:00 AM
4:00/5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
3/24 Track & Field - QC Relays (Myers Park) Men’s Golf - North State High School Challenge (Irish Creek CC, Kannapolis) Softball vs. Butler (at MARA)
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
4:30/6:00 PM
SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Baseball – If you have any questions about baseball, please contact Coach Hignight at [email protected]. Men’s Basketball – If you have questions about men’s basketball, please contact Coach Epperly at [email protected]. Women’s Basketball – If you have any questions about women’s basketball, please contact Coach Bean at [email protected]. Cheerleading – If you have questions about cheerleading, please contact Coach Acitelli at [email protected].
Men’s Cross Country – Online registration for the All-American Cross Country Camp is now open (Session 3: July 22-27). 2-mile tryouts will be held on Wednesday, August 1 at 7:00 AM at McAlpine Creek Park. THERE WILL BE NO MAKE UPS! If you have any questions about Men’s Cross Country, please contact Coach Touranjoe at [email protected]. Women’s Cross Country – Online registration for the All-American Cross Country Camp is now open (Session 3: July 22-27). 2-mile tryouts will be held on Wednesday, August 1 at 7:00 AM at McAlpine Creek Park. THERE WILL BE NO MAKE UPS! If you have any questions about Women’s Cross Country, please contact Coach Touranjoe at [email protected].
Football – If you have any questions about Football, please contact Coach Bowles at [email protected]. Golf – For information on men’s or women’s Golf, please contact Coach Church at [email protected]. Men’s Lacrosse – RE-LINK your Harris Teeter VIC card to PHS Men’s Lacrosse for the new year; our number is 3198. Follow Providence HS Men’s Lacrosse on Facebook, on Twitter @Prov_Lax and on Instagram at PHSLAX1. For information on PHS Men’s Lacrosse, contact LeAnn Squier at [email protected]. Women's Lacrosse – RE-LINK your Harris Teeter VIC card to PHS Women’s Lacrosse; our number is 4065. Follow us on social media: Instagram: phswolax,Twitter: @PHSWomensLax, Facebook: PHSWOLAX. For information on PHS Women’s Lacrosse, please contact Kathleen Efken at [email protected]. Rugby – Unlike other sports where height or physiques automatically weed out players, in rugby there are positions for players of all sizes, shape and speed. Since rugby is typified by its versatility, its athletes possess a blend of strength, agility, endurance and toughness. Rugby is about all players having the same opportunity to run with the ball, pass the ball, and play defense. You need everyone to participate, and because of that, everyone gets to participate. Rugby helps young men with exceptional character on and off the field. If you have questions or are interested in playing Rugby for Providence, please visit our website at www.panthersrugby.com and contact us. Club Advisor: Carl Samford at [email protected]. Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/ProvidenceRugby/
Men’s Soccer – For information about men’s soccer, please contact Nick Sosa at [email protected]. Women’s Soccer – For information about women’s soccer, please contact Robb Bolar at [email protected].
Softball – If you have any questions about softball, please contact Coach Baxley at [email protected]. Swimming and Diving – For more information about swimming and diving, please contact Coach Davis at [email protected]. Men’s Tennis – For more information about the men’s tennis program, please contact Coach Abbott at [email protected].
Women’s Tennis – For information about the women’s tennis program, please contact Coach Abbott at [email protected]. Men’s Track & Field – For information about Men’s Track & Field, please contact Coach Touranjoe at [email protected]. Women’s Track & Field – For information about Women’s Track & Field, please contact Coach Touranjoe at [email protected]. UPDATED - Volleyball – Volleyball will begin spring open gym on Monday, April 9. If you are interested in trying out for volleyball in the fall, you should see Coach Malone for a schedule. All athletes participating need a current physical. If you have any questions about Volleyball, please contact Coach Malone at [email protected]. Wrestling – For more information about Wrestling, please contact Coach Bosak at [email protected]. If your student is new to wrestling this year and you would like to be added to the parent e-mail list, please contact Mary de Jonge at [email protected]. Sports Photos – To view or purchase Action Photos of our Student Athletes, visit www.ProvidenceSportsPhoto.com. For assistance, contact Rusty Transou at [email protected].