Weekly Newsletter - April 23, 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: Ryann Kennedy
2nd VP Staff Support:
VP Volunteers: Kristen Bush
1st VP Wellness: Kelly White
2nd VP Wellness: Trisha Trien
Nominations from the floor will be accepted.
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.
YEARBOOKS TO BE DISTRIBUTED MONDAY, APRIL 29
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
The JCHS PTSA is thrilled to announce the winners of this year's scholarship awards. After a rigorous selection process, these students were selected to receive the following scholarships:
All-Rounder Scholarship:
Daylia Lian
Annika Joshi
Trailblazer Scholarship:
Hudson Howie
Laurel Schmitt Service Scholarship:
Siyona Mishra
Ishita Sukul
Sofia Zeykan
We would like to congratulate the winners and thank all the applicants for their participation. We were impressed by the high caliber of the applications and the dedication and hard work of all the students.
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
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
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.
CLASS OF 2024 COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
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
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!
Final Senior Treat - Tuesday, April 23
As part of the Senior Activities fee - remind your paid Senior that the last senior treat will be during lunch periods on this date. Make sure they grab their Kona Ice! A big thank you to our Senior Treat committee led by Nikki Ferrell and Laura Hutchinson for planning and providing the tasty treats all year!
Graduation Sign Pick Up
Don’t forget, as part of the Senior Activities fee, your Senior also receives their JCHS Class of 2024 Graduation Sign. Seniors or parents can drive up and pick up your sign on 4/23 from 11:00 - 1:00 pm.
**REQUIRED SENIOR EXIT TASKS**
All May 2024 graduating seniors must complete the following tasks by 5/12 to receive graduation ceremony tickets and their diploma. All students must complete scholarship and college acceptance forms. There are directions within the form for students not going to college next year and/or have not received scholarships.
- Scholarships Awarded Microsoft Form
- College Acceptance Microsoft Form
- Senior Exit Survey in Naviance
- Senior Postsecondary Survey in Naviance (this was assigned in August so most people have already completed)
- Request final transcript (in Common App or Scriborder (to be sent end of May/beginning of June)
- Return all devices and textbooks to media center (will occur in class in May)
- (Optional) – Graduation Name Pronunciation Form
Directions and links can be found on the senior website: https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/27543
Completion of tasks will be verified during the mandatory Senior Exit check-out event on May 13th 9am-12pm, in the JCHS Auditorium Lobby (students will enter through the side doors). Students who have an AP exam during the Senior Exit event should email their counselor for next steps.
Senior Carnival Tickets
Tickets to the Senior Class Carnival are part of the Senior Activities fees. The Carnival is on May 14th from 10:00 - 2:00 pm. If your student did not pay the Senior Activities fee, they are able to purchase a ticket ($25) to this event by April 26 though this link here: https://johnscreekhsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/store/product/SR_CARN24
Class of 2024 JCHS Baccalaureate
The Baccalaureate is an inspirational ceremony for family and friends to honor our graduates on Sunday, April 28 @ 3:00 pm at Johns Creek Baptist Church. While the ceremony is faith based, it is NOT associated with any specific religion or denomination. We will be having faith-based guest speakers from the Christian, Catholic and Jewish sectors, community leaders and students speak to our graduates as they prepare to step into adulthood. Our JCHS orchestra and chorus will also be performing. This event is not affiliated with the PTSA but coordinated by a committee of parent volunteers. A monetary contribution of $30 per family is greatly appreciated as this is solely funded by donations. To RSVP please click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1A2jkqunLmLKHQuzAOVt1TXnm3V_4nUAi2lp8O3B7nzg/viewform?edit_requested=true&pli=1
Golden Envelopes
For more detailed information, please check your email from JCHS sent on March 20, or our Facebook Parents page. Reminders below:
Please follow the guidelines below when dropping off your letters:
- All letters must be in individual envelopes, clearly printed with the senior’s first and last name.
- Envelopes must be no larger than a business (size no. 10) envelope.
- Envelopes must contain letters only—nothing extra.
*IMPORTANT! Collect all the letters for your child from friends, family, coaches, and anyone else who wants to participate! Place all letters in a 1-gallon Ziplock.
**Please plan to drop off your Ziplock at one of the dates and times below. The drop off location will be in front of the school and will be manned by a PTSA representative. JCHS staff will not collect any gold envelopes.
- Wednesday, May 1st, between 5:00-7:00 pm
- Monday, May 6th, between 7:30-9:00 am
- Wednesday, May 8th, between 5:00-7:00 pm
- Friday, May 10th, between 7:30-9:00 am
If you have any questions, please contact Laura Lerman at laura@lermanteam.com or Melanie Pulliam at hobbs2117@gmail.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
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
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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Huntington Learning Center
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Yara Parada - State Farm Insurance https://www.statefarm.com/agent/us/ga/johns-creek/yara-parada-aguirre-mzm1w61rbak
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Best In Class Education Center https://www.bestinclasseducation.com/locations/johns-creek/
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Peng Li |
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Kelly White |
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Chris Shearer |
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