Weekly Newsletter - March 26, 2024

PROM

Who: All JCHS Juniors and Seniors are invited!

Where: The Hotel at Avalon

When: Saturday, April 13 from 7 PM-11 PM

Theme: Enchanted Garden

Cost: March 23 - March 27 $140

Juniors and Seniors use their FCS student ID's to purchase their ticket. If they would like to invite a JCHS underclassman, they will need to come get a code from Mrs. Dreyer in the counseling office. If they would like to invite someone from another school, they need to come grab a yellow guest form from the counseling suite or main office, have it filled out by their parents and school and submit it to Mrs. Dreyer in counseling. She will then vet the student and after doing so, will give a guest code for the date.

Here is the QR code for tickets:

ATTENTION FRESHMAN PARENTS

The JCHS PTSA is looking for a parent volunteer to assist in planning the upcoming Freshman Mini Camp with a group of freshman advisors. Responsibilities include communicating with the group lead, assisting in planning of the event and ordering various items for the swag bag as well as lunch for the event. This is a one day event that is student led and is a great way to get involved in the school! Please reach out to President@jchsptsa.com for more information and to volunteer for this fun annual event.

SENIOR SUNSET IS AROUND THE CORNER

Attention Senior Parents!

We need your help with gathering photos for the Senior Sunset event. We are looking for photos of current seniors throughout their high school journey….9^th-12^th grades. Please send photo entries via email to 4mullinsfamily@gmail.com by Friday, April 26^th. Thank You!

OPEN PTSA BOARD POSITIONS

Are you interested in serving on the PTSA Board? We have open positions!

VP Technology

VP Communications

1^st VP of Membership

2^nd VP of Membership

1^st VP Admin Support

1^st VP Wellness

2^nd VP Wellness

VP Legislation

1st VP Senior Activities

2nd VP Senior Activities

For more information please contact President@jchsptsa.com

HONOR ROLL TREATS

Join us in celebrating academic excellence and hard work! On Thursday, March 21st, during lunch, students who made the honor roll for the Fall semester were treated to a delicious reward: Aunt Annie's pretzel bites! Thanks to the dedication of our parent volunteers and the generosity of the PTSA, these tasty treats added an extra sprinkle of joy to our honored students' day. Here's to academic success and the sweet rewards it brings!

VOLUNTEERS

Beginning Wednesday, January 3, 2024, Fulton County Schools began utilizing the CheckMate Sign-In system to welcome visitors and volunteers into our schools. This has replaced the Raptor system. Despite feedback from office staff, the Volunteer Registration database did not roll over into the new system. Unfortunately, all school volunteers will need to re-register to assist with working in the office, attendance office, drama department, team meals, senior treats, Wellness Wednesday, senior carnival, chaperones, etc. Any task that will allow you to interact with students will require you to re-register. We apologize for the inconvenience, but it is out of our hands. Please follow the link to access the FCS Volunteer Registration page.

https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/9539

Finally, all visitors must remember to bring in their driver's license each time they sign in. This is non-negotiable. The license will need to be scanned each time they come to the office. It will not hold onto the information like the other system. So, if you are coming in for a parent/counseling/teacher/administrator meeting, you must remember to bring your license. It can't be digital either.

Thank you for being patient as we implement this new safety procedure.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FRONT OFFICE

The Front Office is looking for a few additional volunteers. The time commitment is as little as just 2-3 hours per month. This is a low stress environment and a great way to be involved in our school. The main responsibility would be answering the front door and checking in visitors. You have the option of volunteering once per month, twice per month, or substituting when there is an opening. If you'd like more information on this opportunity or interested in volunteering, please reach out to adminsupport@jchsptsa.com.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Newsletter Editor

Are you passionate about words, storytelling, and making a difference in your community? Do you have an eye for detail, a flair for creativity, and a knack for communication? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Volunteer Newsletter Editor! At JCHS PTSA we believe that great stories have the power to inspire, inform, and unite people. Our newsletter is the heart and soul of our communication with our community, and we're looking for someone like you to help us take it to new heights. Please contact Kristen Bush kristenbush@yahoo.com

Class of 2024 Future Commitments

JCHS PTSA is proud to sponsor the College and Career Commitment Board to celebrate the future plans of our seniors. If you are a current senior and have chosen your post-graduation pathway ( military branch, trade school, technical college, or university, etc), we want to hear from you. Follow the link to submit your information and we will add your name to the College and Career Commitment Board. Congratulations Class of 2024!!

2024 Commitment Form

Class of 2024: Sign up for senior activities. You will need a QR Code to access the activities. Click here to sign up for senior activities.

Pay your graduation fee today:

The fee is $195

Graduation Fees are mandatory and are paid directly to 3^RDASCENT (the company the school contracts with to provide graduation regalia). You can pay the fee on their website: www.3rdAscent.com

Is Your Child Ready for the New SAT?

Starting in 2024, the SAT is going from pen/paper to 100% digital. Students will be asked to bring in a wifi-enabled tablet or laptop on the test day. In addition, the question format has changed significantly. Instead of three sections of the test, there will be four stages, two for English and two for Math — and question difficulty will be determined algorithmically for each student.

It’s important to understand these changes and how they affect your child’s college admissions strategy. IvyMath is running a free course for Johns Creek families this month. They will cover:

Are standardized tests really optional for elite colleges?
ACT or digital SAT? How do the new changes affect your decision?
What is the SAT Bluebook App and how will it work on test day?
How to use the new countdown-clock and flagging features of the test
Study plan and homework recommendations for preparing for the new SAT

This free course is for both students and parents. There will be an opportunity to ask questions. At the end, we'll have an optional time for students to work through a practice exam in the new digital SAT format.

Please register quickly. This course is free, but there is limited space available for Spring dates: IvyMath.com/SATPrep

Upcoming Events

APRIL 2024


APRIL 1-5	Spring Break
APRIL 13	Prom
APRIL 28	Baccalaureate

Click here for more calendar items

DID YOU KNOW THE JHCS PTSA HELPS PROVIDE SO MUCH FOR OUR STUDENTS & STAFF? THINGS LIKE ...

Senior Activities to include Senior Treats, Senior Lunch, Yard Signs, and Baby Pictures
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, Luncheons, and Birthday Recognitions
Front Office and Attendance Office Volunteers
College Visits and a College & Career Fair
Freshman/Senior Mentorship Program
Honors Night; Honor Roll Recognition
Laurel Schmitt Scholarship
Mini-Grants for Teachers
Reflections Art Program
Wellness Wednesdays
Freshman Mini-Camp
Senior Scholarships

Attention Seniors ... Register to Vote!

How to Register: Its easy and online registertovote.sos.ga.gov

If you will be away from home at college, etc. on an election day, remember to apply for an Absentee Ballot several weeks in advance. Go to mvp.sos.ga.gov, and click on the "Absentee Ballot" option. You can also check your registration details and voting location on this site.

Note that if you make a permanent move, be sure to change your Georgia voter registration details or register with your new state of residence when you get a new driver's license.

Give While You Shop!

Have you joined Publix Partners in support of Johns Creek HS, yet?

If not, participating is easy!

Simply sign up for Club Publix or log in to your existing account, click Publix Partners, and select Johns Creek High School.

Then, every time you shop at Publix, pay with the Publix app or enter your phone number at checkout and Publix will give back to our school!

Thank you!

JCHS Spirit Gear is Here!

Click the image to get yours today!

Follow the PTSA on Social!

To stay informed and up-to-date on all important information, happenings and photos of recent events please follow us on:

Johns Creek High School PTSA on

Facebook @jchsptsa

Instagram @jchs_ptsa

PTSA Partners in Education

Publix

https://www.publix.com/

Zilla

https://www.zillagigs.com/

Huntington Learning Center

https://huntingtonhelps.com/

Yara Parada - State Farm Insurance

https://www.statefarm.com/agent/us/ga/johns-creek/yara-parada-aguirre-mzm1w61rbak

Best In Class Education Center

https://www.bestinclasseducation.com/locations/johns-creek/

The Summit Counseling Center

https://www.summitcounseling.org

There's So Much More Inside the JCHS PTSA

Find out what all the PTSA does & how you can benefit from being part of this JCHS community!

Click the button below to learn about:

Volunteer Opportunities

Senior Activities

Student Ambassadorships

Scholarships

JCHS PTSA Board Officers 2023-24

Executive Committee (Officers)

Co-President Co-President	Ashley Mullins Wendy Englehardt
Recording Secretary	Carol Muro
Treasurer	Peng Li
Parliamentarian	Kelly White
Principal	Chris Shearer

Board of Directors

Communications	Jing Chen
Membership	Huey Bullock Lisa Venco
Administrative Support	Jennifer Barnhouse Annette Hendrickson
Academic Enrichment	Hongli Li Cherry Luo
Senior Activities	Angie Williams Caye Watts
Wellness	Misti Howe Mic Bishop @JCHSwellness
Staff Support	Ann Montague Ryann Kennedy
Legislation	OPEN
Information Technology	Jimmy Mo
Volunteers	Kristen Bush
Teacher Representative	Susanne Coleman
Student Representative	Grant Zimmerman
Counseling Representative	Sammy Latham

For a full list of the board and contact information, click here.