Jensen Beach High School

The Beach Announcements Tuesday, November 15, 2022 The National English Honor Society is hosting a book drive to benefit families involved with Tykes and Teens. If you would like to donate gently used or new books to be given to children and families to enjoy during the holiday season, there will be 3 book drop locations throughout the school. Bins will be in Mrs. Spooner’s classroom (208), the mailroom, and the media center. Books are being accepted from Wednesday, November 9th to Thursday, November 17th. STEAM Night at the Hoke Library is coming up this Thursday, November 17th. You can learn Google CS and about professions in the STEAM fields! These STEAM Nights will run on select Thursdays throughout the year from 6:00-7:30 PM. Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will be visiting Jensen Beach High School on Friday, November 18th from 9:15AM-10:00AM. If you would like to attend the presentation, you MUST pick up a request form in the guidance office by November 16th. SAT/ACT tutoring is available in room 138 from 3-5pm in room 138 every Monday and Tuesday after school. Math Honor Society will be meeting on Thursday, Nov. 17th in Room 138 at 3:05 pm in room 138. Immediately following the meeting, we will be participating in the Rocket City Math Competition. This is a team competition, and it is open to all members. There is a SAC meeting at 3:15 today in the Media Center. Seniors: Many members of the senior class have still not had their senior photo taken despite Cady Photography visiting campus three times. December 2nd is the deadline for inclusion in the 2023 yearbook. You must make an appointment at https://home.cady.com/seniors/ and visit the Delray Beach studios to have your photo taken. Seniors must also visit the website to select their casual and formal photo for the senior section within the yearbook by December 2nd or Cady will randomly select your photo for you. Current Juniors and Seniors: Apply for the Bank of America Student Leader Summer Paid Internship Program. For more information visit: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/student-leaders?cm_mmc=EBZ-EnterpriseBrand-_-vanity-_-EB01VN00BB_studentleaders-_-NA CLASS OF 2023: GREAT NEWS FROM IRSC FOR THE PROMISE PROGRAM: PLEASE SEE THE SENIOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR THE LINK TO VIEW! PBIS News: Each Friday, you may bring 2 SOAR cards to the cafeteria for cookies at lunch. Attention Seniors: We are searching for 18 of our brightest and most accomplished seniors to represent JBHS in the prestigious Palm Beach Post Pathfinder Scholarship Competition. The application deadline has been extended The packet needs to be completed and delivered to the guidance office by Wednesday, November 16th. Completed applications should be returned to the guidance office. The 18 categories are: Academic Excellence (best in everything), Art, Business, Career and Technical Education, Communications, Community Involvement, Computer Engineering and Technology, Forensics/Speech, History/Political Science, Literature, Mathematics, Music/instrumental, Music/Vocal, Reach for Excellence(IEP), Science, Sports, Theater Arts, World Language (except English and ASL) Sports News CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STATE CHAMPION VOLLEYBALL TEAM!! Way to go, Falcons!! Flag football conditioning will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 starting this week. You must have an athletic physical on file with the school. Wear athletic clothes and bring a bottle of water. Any questions, see Coach Gilly in room 119. Way to go, boys’ soccer team, on their win over North Broward Prep last night! Congrats to Sophia Gannascoli who was named TC Palm’s Athlete of the week last week! This week, nominated for TCPalm’s Athlete of the week is: Lauren Duke! In the Falcons’ sweep of Barron Collier to win the 5A state title on Saturday, Duke put up a season-high 11 kills and 10 digs. You can vote for her at: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/prepzone/2022/11/14/vote-tcpalms-athlete-week-nov-7-12/10697119002/

The Beach Announcements Monday, November 14, 2022 The National English Honor Society is hosting a book drive to benefit families involved with Tykes and Teens. If you would like to donate gently used or new books to be given to children and families to enjoy during the holiday season, there will be 3 book drop locations throughout the school. Bins will be in Mrs. Spooner’s classroom (208), the mailroom, and the media center. Books are being accepted from Wednesday, November 9th to Thursday, November 17th. STEAM Night at the Hoke Library is coming up this Thursday, November 17th. You can learn Google CS and about professions in the STEAM fields! These STEAM Nights will run on select Thursdays throughout the year from 6:00-7:30 PM. Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will be visiting Jensen Beach High School on Friday, November 18th from 9:15AM-10:00AM. If you would like to attend the presentation, you MUST pick up a request form in the guidance office by November 16th. SAT/ACT tutoring is available in room 138 from 3-5pm in room 138 every Monday and Tuesday after school. Math Honor Society will be meeting on Thursday, Nov. 17th in Room 138 at 3:05 pm in room 138. Immediately following the meeting, we will be participating in the Rocket City Math Competition. This is a team competition, and it is open to all members. Seniors: Many members of the senior class have still not had their senior photo taken despite Cady Photography visiting campus three times. December 2nd is the deadline for inclusion in the 2023 yearbook. You must make an appointment at https://home.cady.com/seniors/ and visit the Delray Beach studios to have your photo taken. Seniors must also visit the website to select their casual and formal photo for the senior section within the yearbook by December 2nd or Cady will randomly select your photo for you. Current Juniors and Seniors: Apply for the Bank of America Student Leader Summer Paid Internship Program. For more information visit: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/student-leaders?cm_mmc=EBZ-EnterpriseBrand-_-vanity-_-EB01VN00BB_studentleaders-_-NA CLASS OF 2023: GREAT NEWS FROM IRSC FOR THE PROMISE PROGRAM: PLEASE SEE THE SENIOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR THE LINK TO VIEW! UPDATE: Students, Show Your Voice! That's the theme for this year's PTSA Reflections contest. All entries are due TODAY, November 14th by 3:15 PM to the Media Center. Experienced artists will review your work for interpretation of theme, creativity, and technique. This year's Reflections Celebration will be held on Tuesday, November 29th at 7:00 PM. For more information and the entry form, visit the PTSA webpage at https://www.martinschools.org/o/jbhs/page/ptsa. You may also pick up entry forms in the media center. PBIS News: Each Friday, you may bring 2 SOAR cards to the cafeteria for cookies at lunch. Attention Seniors: We are searching for 18 of our brightest and most accomplished seniors to represent JBHS in the prestigious Palm Beach Post Pathfinder Scholarship Competition. Completed applications should be returned to the guidance office TODAY. The 18 categories are: Academic Excellence (best in everything), Art, Business, Career and Technical Education, Communications, Community Involvement, Computer Engineering and Technology, Forensics/Speech, History/Political Science, Literature, Mathematics, Music/instrumental, Music/Vocal, Reach for Excellence(IEP), Science, Sports, Theater Arts, World Language (except English and ASL) Sports News CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STATE CHAMPION VOLLEYBALL TEAM!! Way to go, Falcons!! The boys’ cross-country team competed at the State Finals meet on Saturday. Nic Colbert earned a medal with a 7th place finish and a time of 16:10. Sophomore Albert Colasanti finished next for the team in 18:38. Senior Max Rousseau and Freshman Max Gozdz both ran personal records finishing as the 3rd and 4th runners the team. Senior Justin Cannata was injured during a pre-race warmup run, but still ran the race, helping the last place runner finish ahead of him...what a sportsman! Flag football conditioning will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 starting this week. You must have an athletic physical on file with the school. Wear athletic clothes and bring a bottle of water. Any questions, see Coach Gilly in room 119. Good luck to our boys' and girls' soccer teams who open their seasons tonight at North Broward Prep. Let's go, Falcons! Congrats to the JBHS Athletes nominated for TCPalm’s Athlete last week: Nicholas Colbert: At Saturday’s FHSAA State Cross Country Championships, Colbert ran 16:10.9 to finish in seventh overall in the boys’ 3A race. Sophia Gannascoli: In the Falcons’ regional final against Suncoast and state semifinal against Vanguard, Gannascoli had standout performances defensively as Jensen Beach’s Libero, combining for 23 digs in the team’s two victories. https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/prepzone/2022/11/07/vote-tcpalms-athlete-week-oct-31-nov-5/8292071001/ Also, vote for JBHS Game Ball of the week nominee, Nick Venezia! Venezia caught eight passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns in the Falcons' 27-22 loss to Martin County https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2022/11/08/its-time-vote-tcpalms-week-11-game-ball/8292158001/ Congratulations to Nic, Sophia, and Nick!

Attention all 10th grade parents and students: Sophomore Parent Night will take place Wednesday, November 16th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Media Center. Important topics include graduation requirements, volunteer hours, and scholarship information. We look forward to seeing all of you .

📣REMINDER FOR FAMILIES📣 Interim reports for students enrolled in grades 6-12 will be posted in the FOCUS Parent Portal on Monday, November 14. View your child's grades and attendance information in the FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ Register to claim your FOCUS Parent Portal account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🏐🏆CHAMPS. ARE. HERE. 🏐🏆 Congratulations to the Jensen Beach High School Volleyball team on winning the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 5A State Championship! It’s great to be a Falcon, indeed. 😤😤 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

Congratulations to our Lady Falcon Class 5A Florida State Champions, their families and coaches . We are so proud of this accomplishment. #ItsGreat2BaFalcon

Set Two complete ! Way to go Lady Falcons .#It'sGreat2BaFalcon

Set one done and in the books . Way to go Lady Falcons #ItsGreat2BaFalcon.

Our Varsity Football team won last night 52 to 12. The Falcons, won their second playoff game in program history, will host the winner of Saturday's game between No. 3 Sebring and No. 6 Merritt Island next Friday . Congratulations to our boys, and coaches . #Itsgreat2BaFalcon

"We remember those who were called upon to give all a person can give, and we remember those who were prepared to make that sacrifice if it were demanded of them in the line of duty, though it never was. Most of all, we remember the devotion and gallantry with which all of them ennobled their nation as they became champions of a noble cause." - Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the United States of America #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #VeteransDay

🍎DISTRICT TO REOPEN ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14🍎 Fortunately, our schools and facilities were spared the brunt of Hurricane Nicole. Our Facilities and Maintenance Departments are working to address minor repairs and clean up debris before reopening. The District will return to normal operations on Monday, November 14, 2022. #ALLINMartin👊

🗽CELEBRATING HEROES🗽 Just a reminder, Martin County - all schools and offices will be closed on Friday, November 11, in observance of #VeteransDay. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

Permission slip for Volleyball on Saturday. These must be completed and signed to get on the Fan Bus. All students need their school IDs, 9 dollars for a ticket for the game and extra money for food.

🌀EYE ON NICOLE🌀 In partnership with Martin County Emergency Management, the District will open five schools as storm shelters beginning at 8 a.m. tomorrow, November 9. Learn more: https://youtu.be/Eecx6FFOXYA #ALLINMartin👊

The Beach Announcements Tuesday, November 8, 2022 The Department of Juvenile Justice is coming to JBHS today to speak to our 9th and 10th graders about youth substance use/abuse prevention. This assembly will run Period 2 for 9th graders and Period 3 for 10th graders. Please report to your 2nd and 3rd period classes for attendance before going to the auditorium. Due to weather uncertainty with TS Nicole, schools will be closed tomorrow and Thursday, November 9-10. All activities after school today are canceled. All students must leave campus at the 3:05 bell. This Friday, November 11th, school will be closed in observance of Veterans’ Day. Some of our JBHS organizations will be marching in the Stuart Veterans’ Day Parade which begins at 10:00 AM. Participants will march from Amerigo Avenue to Memorial Park. Participants must arrive between 9:00-9:15 for positioning. The National English Honor Society is hosting a book drive to benefit families involved with Tykes and Teens. If you would like to donate gently used or new books to be given to children and families to enjoy during the holiday season, there will be 3 book drop locations throughout the school. Bins will be in Mrs. Spooner’s classroom (208), the mailroom, and the media center. Books are being accepted from Wednesday, November 9th to Thursday, November 17th. STEAM Night at the Hoke Library is coming up on Thursday, November 17th. You can learn Google CS and about professions in the STEAM fields! These STEAM Nights will run on select Thursdays throughout the year from 6:00-7:30 PM. Seniors: 126 members of the senior class have still not had their senior photo taken despite Cady Photography visiting campus three times. December 2nd is the deadline for inclusion in the 2023 yearbook. You must make an appointment at https://home.cady.com/seniors/ and visit the Delray Beach studios to have your photo taken. Seniors must also visit the website to select their casual and formal photo for the senior section within the yearbook by December 2nd or Cady will randomly select your photo for you. Current Juniors and Seniors: Apply for the Bank of America Student Leader Summer Paid Internship Program. For more information visit: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/student-leaders?cm_mmc=EBZ-EnterpriseBrand-_-vanity-_-EB01VN00BB_studentleaders-_-NA CLASS OF 2023: GREAT NEWS FROM IRSC FOR THE PROMISE PROGRAM: PLEASE SEE THE SENIOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR THE LINK TO VIEW! UPDATE: Students, Show Your Voice! That's the theme for this year's PTSA Reflections contest. All entries are due MONDAY, November 14th by 3:15 PM to the Media Center. Experienced artists will review your work for interpretation of theme, creativity, and technique. This year's Reflections Celebration will be held on Tuesday, November 29th at 7:00 PM. For more information and the entry form, visit the PTSA webpage at https://www.martinschools.org/o/jbhs/page/ptsa. You may also pick up entry forms in the media center. PBIS News: Each Friday, you may bring 2 SOAR cards to the cafeteria for cookies at lunch. Attention Seniors: We are searching for 18 of our brightest and most accomplished seniors to represent JBHS in the prestigious Palm Beach Post Pathfinder Scholarship Competition. If interested in representing JBHS in one of the 18 categories below, please go to the guidance office for more information on how to complete the application. Completed applications should be returned to the guidance office by November 14th. The 18 categories are: Academic Excellence (best in everything), Art, Business, Career and Technical Education, Communications, Community Involvement, Computer Engineering and Technology, Forensics/Speech, History/Political Science, Literature, Mathematics, Music/instrumental, Music/Vocal, Reach for Excellence(IEP), Science, Sports, Theater Arts, World Language (except English and ASL) Attention Juniors: The American Legion Post 126 will be selecting someone to attend Boys’ State in Tallahassee (June 18-24). They will select one student and pay the expenses for this week-long experience. Boys’ State is designed to mirror the structure and operation of Florida’s state government, while providing hands-on training in practical citizenship, leadership, and character development. If you enjoy serving as a leader, interacting with other leaders across the state, and learning more about how the US Government and Florida Government function, please stop by the guidance office to sign up for this program. The deadline for guidance to submit names to the American Legion is tomorrow, Wednesday, November 9th. By the way, this will look great on your resume. Sports News The boys’ cross country team competed at the State Finals meet on Saturday. Nic Colbert earned a medal with a 7th place finish and a time of 16:10. Sophomore Albert Colasanti finished next for the team in 18:38. Senior Max Rousseau and Freshman Max Gozdz both ran personal records finishing as the 3rd and 4th runners the team. Senior Justin Cannata was injured during a pre-race warmup run, but still ran the race, helping the last place runner finish ahead of him...what a sportsman! All practices and games are canceled for today, tomorrow, and Thursday.

🌀EYE ON NICOLE -SCHOOLS TO BE CLOSED 11/9 & 11/10🌀 Close consultation with Emergency Management officials about the latest storm-related data has led to the Martin County School District’s decision to close schools and cease all operations on Wednesday, November 9, and Thursday, November 10, 2022. In accordance with our 2022-2023 Instructional Calendar, schools and offices will remain closed on Friday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Please click here to review additional information: https://www.martinschools.org/article/900974 #ALLINMartin👊 #MartinReady

The Beach Announcements Monday, November 7, 2022 Seniors: 126 members of the senior class have still not had their senior photo taken despite Cady Photography visiting campus three times. December 2nd is the deadline for inclusion in the 2023 yearbook. You must make an appointment at https://home.cady.com/seniors/ and visit the Delray Beach studios to have your photo taken. Seniors must also visit the website to select their casual and formal photo for the senior section within the yearbook by December 2nd or Cady will randomly select your photo for you. Current Juniors and Seniors: Apply for the Bank of America Student Leader Summer Paid Internship Program. For more information visit: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/student-leaders?cm_mmc=EBZ-EnterpriseBrand-_-vanity-_-EB01VN00BB_studentleaders-_-NA CLASS OF 2023: GREAT NEWS FROM IRSC FOR THE PROMISE PROGRAM: PLEASE SEE THE SENIOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR THE LINK TO VIEW! Students, Show Your Voice! That's the theme for this year's PTSA Reflections contest. All entries are due this Thursday, November 10th at 4:00 PM to the Media Center. Experienced artists will review your work for interpretation of theme, creativity, and technique. This year's Reflections Celebration will be held on Tuesday, November 29th at 7:00 PM. For more information and the entry form, visit the PTSA webpage at https://www.martinschools.org/o/jbhs/page/ptsa. You may also pick up entry forms in the media center. NHS News: Next up is the Elev8hope Thanksgiving baskets – please watch our sites and social media for more details and sign ups. Our next meeting is Tuesday 11/8 after school in the cafeteria. PBIS News: Each Friday, you may bring 2 SOAR cards to the cafeteria for cookies at lunch. This Wednesday, November 9th, you’ll be able to get a slushy for 3 SOAR Cards. Attention Seniors: We are searching for 18 of our brightest and most accomplished seniors to represent JBHS in the prestigious Palm Beach Post Pathfinder Scholarship Competition. If interested in representing JBHS in one of the 18 categories below, please go to the guidance office for more information on how to complete the application. Completed applications should be returned to the guidance office by November 14th. The 18 categories are: Academic Excellence (best in everything), Art, Business, Career and Technical Education, Communications, Community Involvement, Computer Engineering and Technology, Forensics/Speech, History/Political Science, Literature, Mathematics, Music/instrumental, Music/Vocal, Reach for Excellence(IEP), Science, Sports, Theater Arts, World Language (except English and ASL) Attention Juniors: The American Legion Post 126 will be selecting someone to attend Boys’ State in Tallahassee (June 18-24). They will select one student and pay the expenses for this week-long experience. Boys’ State is designed to mirror the structure and operation of Florida’s state government, while providing hands-on training in practical citizenship, leadership, and character development. If you enjoy serving as a leader, interacting with other leaders across the state, and learning more about how the US Government and Florida Government function, please stop by the guidance office to sign up for this program. The deadline for guidance to submit names to the American Legion is Wednesday, November 9th. By the way, this will look great on your resume. Sports News There is a girls’ soccer parent meeting at 6:00 PM tonight in the media center. On Wednesday, November 9th, the JBHS boys’ soccer JV and Varsity teams will open their seasons at home against South Fork for an in-district rivalry game. The JV game starts at 4:30 and Varsity starts at 6pm. Mark your calendars to come out and cheer them on! Congratulations to our JBHS Volleyball team who won the state semi finals Friday night at HOME! They will now move on to the states! Wrestling season starts today. Come be part of the winning tradition. If you are interested please go see Coach McMath in the gym ASAP or email him. Don’t wait to be part of something GREAT! mcmatht@martinschoools.org. Anyone interested in playing flag football, conditioning for the upcoming season will start tomorrow, Tuesday, November 8, from 3:30-5, at the stadium. You must have an athletic physical on file and a GPA of at least a 2.0 to participate. Any questions, see Coach Gilly in room 119.

Congratulations to our Lady Falcon's Volleyball team. They won their state semi final match tonight and are going to state finals . #ItsGrest2BaFalcon

Reminder to set your clocks back one hour this evening-- it's time to #FallBack! #DaylightSavingTime #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

Tonight is the big night, Martin County! 🎉🎉🎉 Who will take home our Elementary, Middle, High and Overall Teacher of the Year awards?! 👀Stay tuned to find out and celebrate with us! 🏆 The Martin County School District and Education Foundation of Martin County's 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year Awards Celebration will begin at 5:00 p.m. View all of our outstanding nominees here: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote?fbclid=IwAR2pmncu4HPGH1OoBOxQxt9n8h78QMpqjpui9w3PxOV6_Z-E7BADI1LYjkw#.Y2U5O3bMKUm #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud