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JCHS PTSA Update - April 16, 2024

Weekly Newsletter - April 16, 2024

2024-2025 PTSA CANDIDATE SLATE

General PTSA Meeting will be held to Elect Board: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 @ 9:30AM in the JCHS Media Center Conference Room.  Please attend.

Announcing the slate for the 2024-2025 Johns Creek High School PTSA Board, as submitted by the JCHS PTSA Nominating Committee:

Co-President: Ashley Mullins

Co-President: Wendy Englehardt

Secretary: Carol Muro

Treasurer: Peng “Pam” Li

1st VP Academic Enrichment: Hongli Li

2nd VP Academic Enrichment: Cherry Luo

1st VP Admin Support: Jennifer Barnhouse

2nd VP Admin Support: Eileen Lau

VP Communications: Lael Dye

VP Information Technology: Yunzhen “Justin” Hou

VP Legislation: Annette Hendrickson

1st VP Membership: Jessica Stewart

2nd VP Membership: Soon-Ho Kim

1st VP Senior Activities: Joni Murphy

2nd VP Senior Activities: Lisa Venco

1st VP Staff Support: Ann Montague

2nd VP Staff Support: Ryann Kennedy

VP Volunteers: Kristen Bush

1st VP Wellness: Kelly White

2nd VP Wellness: Tricia Trien

Nominatons from the floor will be accepted.

Lions and Tigers and Bears – Oh My!

Johns Creek will host its first annual Creekfest on April 18 in the football stadium. The idea is simple: build community by giving students some time at the end of the school day to enjoy being kids in a fun-filled, carnival-like atmosphere. We will have a modified bell schedule, kicking off Creekfest at 2:15 and ending at 3:30 pm. Faculty and staff will supervise students as they enjoy music and karaoke, video games, lawn games and carnival treats. There won’t be exotic animals on site, but there will be puppies they can hang out with. And the best part of the event? It’s open to all current Johns Creek students, and it’s free of charge thanks to the Student Advisory Board & CREED.

 

STATE REFLECTION WINNER ANNOUNCED

Georgia PTA's Reflections program with the theme "I'm Hopeful Because..." was a huge success.  Our very own Agustin Moro Trillo is a winner at the state level in music.  Congratulations to Agustin!

 

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….9th-12th grades.  Please send photo entries via email to 4mullinsfamily@gmail.com by Friday, April 26th.  Thank You!

 

 

 

 

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.

 

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!!
 
 
 

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 3RD ASCENT (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  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: 

 

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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.

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Kristen Bush on 4/15/2024 9:44 am