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JCHS PTSA Update - September 20, 2022


Weekly Newsletter - September 20, 2022 


Are You Registered to Vote?

Registering to vote is easy and online!  https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov
 
Seniors that will be age 18 before the November 8 election can vote!  Get registered now using this online link, or come to our Voter Registration Table next to Senior Treats this Friday, September 23!  
 
Older children away at college, military, etc. have the right to cast an Absentee Ballot, so remind them to get registered too!  
 
More important dates for Georgia elections:
  • Last day to register to vote in November election is October 11
  • Advanced voting begins October 17
  • Election day Tuesday November 8
 

 

There is one more opportunity to secure your Junior an on-campus parking space for this year. The PTSA is holding an online Auction for three on-campus parking spaces.

 

Why are we Auctioning off these Parking Spaces? The PTSA purchased the Parking Spaces from the school for the purpose of fundraising that will go directly back to the school through Academic or Wellness programs such as Mini-Grants for amazing Teacher-led Projects, Teacher Stipends for the classroom, Honor Roll Recognition, Scholarships, and Wellness Programs. Donations through our Membership Drive are currently at a fraction of previous years and proceeds from this Auction will help us maintain these programs that impact all students.

 

Who is eligible to Participate? Only Juniors in the current year who have not already been awarded a space through the Junior Lottery may participate. Seniors have already been awarded their spaces, and Sophomores cannot be issued spaces in any circumstance.

 

Click here to learn more! But don't wait ... the auction ends at noon, Friday 9/23!

 

https://jchsptsa.betterworld.org/auctions/parking-space-auction

 


NOTE - updated Email for Reflections Competition

Due to the unexpected email provider service disruption, the email address reflections@jchsptsa.com is currently not working.
 
Please use this address is yys20220918@gmail.com instead.
 
For the students who have already reached out to us this year, we will need you to email us again.
 
We apologize for the inconvenience.
 

Reflections Cultural Arts Competition

 
It's a new school year and time for another round of the GA Reflections cultural arts competition. Johns Creek HS did well last year and had winners in multiple categories at the state and district level!
 
Got time and talent? Come join us!
 
The 2022-2023 Reflections Theme is: Show Your Voice!
 
 
Our school will be participating in all 6 categories. For the detailed submission guidelines, please visit: https://www.georgiapta.org/reflections/reflections-submission-info
  • Dance Choreography
  • Film Production
  • Literature
  • Music Composition
  • Photography
  • Visual Arts
Submission deadline: Oct 12, 2022.

Before your digital submissions, please request a JCHS Student Submission Entry Form from yys20220918@gmail.com
 
For any material which can’t be submitted electronically, please email the JCHS reflections so we will arrange a drop-off at the school. 
 
For any questions please email yys20220918@gmail.com 

Travel with Johns Creek Teachers

UK & Europe Info Session: https://bit.ly/3vQMfJB

Peru Info Session: https://bit.ly/3ReJOtm

 

Want more info? Email these teachers for information about their specific locations:

 Enroll by September 30th for $100 off the price of the trip!


Go GOLD in September 

The Johns Creek HOSA club is holding an annual JCHS fundraiser Coins4CURE all proceeds go directly to CURE Childhood Cancer organization. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month and we "GO GOLD" for Childhood Cancer.
 
To participate, donate any loose coins or cash in the Coins4CURE jars located in the JCHS media center. Or click on the QR code to donate online.

2022 Homecoming 

Next week is Homecoming week! Show your school spirit and participate in the dress up days: 
 
Monday - Generations Day
Tuesday - Country vs. Country Club
Wednesday - Athlete vs. Mathlete
Thursday - Duo Day
Friday - Class Themes: 9th (Old Hollywood); 10th (Disney Channel); 11th (Pop Culture Icons); 12th (Comedians)
 
Tickets for Saturday's dance are now selling. This week the cost is $25 per ticket; next week it is $35 per ticket; and at the door it's $50 cash. Scan the QR code on the image below to purchase, or go to GoFan.
The dance will be Saturday, Oct. 1st in the courtyard, 7:30 - 10:30 pm. 

 


September is Suicide Prevention and National Recovery Month! 

FACT: Stigma is the #1 barrier to seeking help for mental health challenges and addiction. The No Shame Movement seeks to end stigma and change the conversation surrounding addiction and the mental health challenges that contribute to it.

 

Want to do your part and join the Movement?

 

Take the No Shame Pledge and commit to supporting people in their recovery journey here: https://onenorthfulton.org/join-the-noshame-movement/

 

 

@OneJohnsCreek @Pathways2Life @SAFEProjectUS #NoShameJC #MentalHealthAwareness #mentalhealthmatters #recovery #recoveryispossible #addictionrecovery #addiction #addictionawareness #healthandwellness


Our PTSA helps provide so much for our students & staff, 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

  


Upcoming Events 

SEPTEMBER

Sept 21

Wellness Wednesday

Sept 23

Senior Treat

 

OCTOBER

Oct 1

Homecoming 

 

DECEMBER

Dec 13

PTSA General Membership Meeting
(Media Center Conference Room)

 

 APRIL / MAY 2023

Apr 15

Prom 

May 18

Graduation

 

Click here for more calendar items 

  


September Senior Treat

Our September Senior treat will take place on Friday, Sept 23rd at all three lunch periods and we will have the Kona Ice truck on campus. Don't miss it!


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: 

 

Facebook @jchsptsa

 

Instagram @jchswellness


Please make sure your senior has signed up and paid for the Senior Activities fee so they can take part in all the fun this year!  They will receive monthly treats, merch, etc!!  

For all the latest information follow Senior Activities on
Instagram @jcseniors2023 and Facebook JCHS Class of 2023 

 

 


 Give While you Shop for Groceries!

 

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!

 


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 2022-23 

Executive Committee (Officers)

President

Joni Murphy

Recording Secretary

Karen Kepler

Treasurer

Alyson Horton

Parliamentarian

OPEN

Principal

Chris Shearer

Board of Directors

Communications

 

Jing Chen 

 

Membership

 

 

Lisa Venco
Huey Bullock

Administrative Support

 

 

Annette Hendrickson


Academic Enrichment

 

 

Danae Dan Zhang
Rebecca Jue Wang

Senior Activities

 

 

Molly White
Tracie Nolde

 

Wellness

 

 

Misti Howie
Yingtao Zhou
@jchswellness

Staff Support

 

Marybeth Kennedy

Legislation

 

Natalie Bendure    

Gladiator Nation

 

Ben Ambuehl    

Volunteers

 

Ashley Mullins    

Teacher Representative

 

Susanne Coleman    

Student Representative

 

Amanda Soares Da Mata    

Counseling Representative

 

Sammy Latham  

 

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


 

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Kathleen Borsh on 9/19/2022 9:00 am