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‘THE BUZZ’February 2018
Published Five Times Per YearSaint Johns County School District
40 Orange StreetSt. Augustine, FL 32084
Issue # 1Mission Statement
The St. Johns County School District will inspire in all students good character and a passion for lifelong learning, creating educated and caring contributors to the world.
To download a PDF version of this newsletter, go to http://academypublishing.com/schools/staugustine/staugustine.php Volume 30 Issue 1 FEBRUARY 2018
For the Parents, Staff, Students & Community of St. Augustine High School
St. Augustine High School
Principal: DeArmas Graham, Ed.D.
Assistant Principals: Travis Brown Jill Lee
Executive Secretary: Susan Wyatt
Athletic Director: Jeff Holland
Career Specialist: Katie Maltby
Deans: Amy Arnow Wanda Ray
Registrar: Earl Brown
Guidance Counselors: Melody Cashwell......................... A-G Cammy Barber............................H-O Marjorie Bennett ..........................P-Z Dena Bechtle ............................ AICE
www-sahs.stjohns.k12.fl.us
Principal’s Notes Yellow Jacket Family, we are off to a Great start of the 2018 year! I want to encourage our parents to enroll your child in one of our academies or our AVID program at SAHS. AVID is a college readiness system designed to increase the number of students who enroll and persist in four-year colleges and universities. Students will begin enrolling for the 2018-2019 school year in January. The AVID system has accelerated student learning, and acted as a catalyst for systemic reform and change. At the secondary grade levels (grades 6-12), AVID is an approved elective course taken during the school day. Students are usually selected to enroll in an AVID class after an application process. For one class period a day, they learn organizational and study skills, work on critical thinking and asking probing questions, get academic help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities that make college seem attainable. Students enrolled in AVID are typically required to enroll in at least one of their school’s most rigorous academic classes, such as Honors or Advanced Placement, AICE, in addition to the AVID Elective. As students progress in AVID, their self-images improve, and they become academically successful students, leaders, and role models for other students. AVID targets students in the academic middle who have the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. These are students who are capable of completing rigorous curriculum, but are falling short of reaching their potential. AVID places students into AICE, AP and Honors courses and puts them on the college track: acceleration instead of remediation. Parents, I would like to congratulate our 2017-2018 Rookie Teacher of the Year (Ms. Dempsey Hall) and our 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year (Mr. Mike Beaman)! We are so proud of their hard work and dedication to our students at SAHS. Attention Seniors!!! Grad Bash and your senior activities are in the near future! Continue to work hard and finish strong!!! GO JACKETS! Don’t Stop Beelieving!!!
Dr. DeArmas Graham
DeArmas Graham
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DANCESAHS Dance Team This January, our SAHS Dance Team competed in the Florida Dance Championship at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, FL. They were awarded first place in the Small Varsity Jazz category and they came home state champions! We are finishing strong this season cheering on the boy’s varsity basketball team and one last competition, The Sunshine Classic, in Kissimmee on January 28th.SJCCA Dance Program Our program’s student choreographers are hard at work putting together their pieces for the Student Choreography Show! These over-achieving students are putting in hours creating their own dances from scratch. They are responsible for casting, costuming, and staging pieces with minimum assistance from their director, Kaila Schippani. Our Student Choreography Show will take place on Friday, March 2nd in the SAHS auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door. Come out and support the dance world’s future professionals!For more information about the Dance Team or Programs, contact:Kaila SchippaniSt. Augustine High SchoolSJCCA Dance DirectorSt. Augustine Dance Team [email protected]
BAND• Auditions for 2018-2019 Band and
Jazz Band will be held on Monday, Jan. 29th.
• FBA Jazz MPA- Feb. 8th• FBA Solo and Ensemble- Feb. 9th-
10th• FBA Concert MPA- March 1st-3rd Any student not currently enrolled in a band class that would like to be for 2018-2019, please see Mr. Peters. Any students that play string instruments (violin, viola, cello, or string bass) please see Mr. Peters if interested in beginning a string orchestra here at SAHS.For more information contact:Mr. Wes Peters, St. Augustine High School, Band Director, www.sahsband.wordpress.com
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Theatre The Theater Department is working on a production of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. We have an all-female cast and an all-male cast. The book explores the demise of civilization when a group of school children are stranded on a deserted island. Seniors Noah Budkoski and Emily Wilson are directing the production. The show dates are Feb. 8th, 9th, and 10th at 7pm with a matinee performance on the 10th at 2 pm
Do you know a rising 11th or 12th grade student who demonstrates good character and leadership? Applications to become a SAHS Link Crew Leader are now posted outside Ms. Young’s room (E514) and Ms. Stauble’s room (B-247-across from ROTC). All completed applications must be submitted in person to either Ms. Young, Ms. Stauble, or Coach Esguerra by Wednesday, January 31st.
We will also be taking our one act production of Winnie the Pooh to the Florida State Thespians festival in early March. The production was award Best Actor (Noah Budkoski), Best Supporting Actor (Brent Davis), All –Star Performance (Ryan Jones), Best Ensemble, Best Crew, and Critic’s Choice for Best Show at the Regional One Act Festival. Rebekah Hersokvitz has been selected from over 1200 performers to represent the District at the Florida State Thespians Festival in March. She was awarded for her musical theater performance of “Everybody’s Girl” from the musical Steel Pier. For more information contact Mr. Beaman.
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Tis the Season, the Testing SeasonParents, please be aware of the following testing dates:• FSA Writing Retakes March 1st• FSA Writing March 6th & 8th • Algebra Retakes March 19th & 20th • FSA Reading Retakes March 21st & 22nd • FSA Reading April 16th-20th• FSA EOC Math April 30th-May 4th (Algebra, Geometry)• US History & Biology EOC April 23rd-27th• Senior Exams May 7th-11th all district created exams will be
computer based• Final Exams Underclassman May 16th-24th
Receive Class Updates through Class Schoology
If you would like to receive important updates about your class, join your class schoology group. 1. Open the schoology app2. Go to groups, hit “+”. 3. Enter access code for whatever class you
are in• Class of 2018 access code: BV43W-
T3C29• Class of 2019 access code: 5K7QX-
S8GQC• Class of 2020 access code: KXFSX-
574RG• Class of 2021 access code: S4335-
295S84. Turn on your notifications.
Home Access Center Home Access Center is used to view student’s grades, transcripts, submit course requests during registration, and monitor attendance. If you do not have your username and password, please select the “Forgot My Username or Password” link and follow the necessary prompts. If you need additional assistance, please contact one of the following: Karen Evans, Computer Operator, [email protected] or Earl Brown, Registrar, [email protected].
How to Order Transcripts To order your transcripts, please go to SAHS Website and click on “order my transcript.” You will be prompted to set up an account. Once you have an account, you are able to begin ordering your transcripts for colleges or other organizations. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Karen Evans in the guidance department at 904-547-8517 or [email protected].
GuidanceSchool Counselor Contact Information and Appointments Yellow Jacket Families - The SAHS School Counselors work in conjunction with teachers, families, students, and other staff members to maximize student achievement. We serve all students regarding academic planning, personal/social challenges, and assist them in planning future education and career choices. Students may visit the guidance office before or after school or during lunch to schedule an appointment with their counselor. Parents, please contact Jackie Ard to schedule an appointment. We are here to assist students and families!Counselor Alpha EmailMrs. Melody Cashwell A-G [email protected]. Cammy Barber H-O [email protected]. Marjorie Bennett P-Z [email protected]. Dena Bechtle AICE [email protected]. Jackie Ard Guidance Secretary [email protected] Mrs. Susan Powell Guidance Parapro [email protected] Mr. Earl Brown Registrar [email protected] Mrs. Karen Evans Computer Operator [email protected]. Parker Raimann Testing Coordinator [email protected]
#ACCEPTED Some seniors have good news in hand already while others are waiting to hear where they will be accepted. Remind your student to stop by Guidance with their decision letter and get their free #ACCEPTED t-shirt!
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Each of the three Career Academies at St. Augustine High School are preparing to participate in state-level student organization events. On January 26-28, 2018, the St. Johns County Academy of Future Teachers will travel to Orlando to the Florida Future Educators of America State Conference. The St. Johns County Aerospace Academy will also travel to Orlando February 28 – March 4, 2018 to compete at the Technology Student Association event. And for the first time, the Academy of Law and Homeland Security will participate in the Florida Public Service Association Conference and Competition February 20-23, 2018, in Daytona. We wish our students luck in these upcoming competitions and hope to share stories of victory in the next addition of the BUZZ. Congratulations to Joshua Priest, Noah Law, Trinity Batie Greene, and Eric Skinner for being selected as the 2018 High School Involvement Program (HIP) interns through Northrop
Grumman. These students will spend two hours each week for fifteen weeks job shadowing engineers of various disciplines. This opportunity is for top-performing Aerospace seniors to continue exploring careers in aviation as they their Over the course of the next few months, all Career Academy juniors will complete a series of lessons and assignments to prepare them for future internships and employment. This will include writing resumes, cover letters, and practicing interviewing skills. They will also be given the opportunity to apply for a 2018 summer internship at a job site related to their current Career Academy career field.
For more information, please contact:Katie Maltby, Program Specialist, SAHS 904-547-8538
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SAHS/KHS Alumni AssociationScholarship Application Deadline is March 1 Several scholarships are available to deserving Class of ’18 graduates through the St. Augustine/Ketterlinus High School Alumni Association. Complete information is available on the alumni association’s website, mysahs.com. Click on “Scholarships” for the application and instructions. Graduating SAHS seniors are encouraged to apply. A committee within the SA/KHS Alumni Association selects each class’s new recipients. Applications are due by March 1, so get started today!Backpacks are Still Being Collected A number of students made it through the school year up to now but their backpacks didn’t! The SA/KHS Alumni Association has been collecting new backpacks for students in need and will continue to do so through Jan. 31. If you can contribute a new or like new backpack, please drop it off at the offices of Herbie Wiles Insurance, 400 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through Jan. 31.Join THE Alumni Association for THE High School If you haven’t signed up with the SA/KHS Alumni Association, you’re missing out on news about your school and classmates. Go to mysahs.com and click, “Get Involved” to sign up for enewsletters and more. And be sure to “Like” us on Facebook at facebook.com/sahsalumniassociation.
Seniors Save the DateApril 20 Prom at River HouseApril 27 Grad BashMay 4 Senior Cook OutMay 23 Graduation
Interact ClubEnd Polio Now Fundraiser January 26Boys’ Basketball Jackets vs PMHS (Senior Night)JV@ 6pm Varsity@ 7pmPurchase a purple glow bracelet for $1 before the game to support this cause.“Soup-er” Bowl of Kindness January 29-February 2 Canned soup and food drive during all three lunches. Bring items to the cafeteria during your lunch. Donations will stock the Jacket food pantry with surplus going to St. Francis House. Rise Against Hunger Saturday, March 3 Join the fight to end hunger now. Volunteer to package 10,000 non-perishable meals to share with those in need. 9-12 SAHS Cafeteria
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AICEAICEAICE News for the Buzz. Jan. 2018 We’re coming into the busiest time of the year for AICE students! There are many activities on the horizon.AICE EXAMS – SPRING 2018! Students and teachers are gearing up for the “June 2018” AICE Exam Session. Our current SAHS students will be sitting for over 2,500 AICE/AP exams this spring!!! The PRELIMINARY AICE/AP Exam Schedule was emailed out at the beginning of November, it is available on the AICE Website (http://www-sahs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/aice/) & on the AICE Schology page. In addition, teachers should have the Exam Schedule displayed in their rooms; it will be posted on the AICE Bulletin Board in “C” Hall, and in Guidance. Parents – please watch for an email soon with a link to the “Sign-Up Genius” for helping with AICE Exams. We’ll need LOTS of help this spring! Individual “Candidate Statements of Entry” and parent letters will be distributed by the end of January. The “Statement of Entry” is the student’s personal exam schedule with the dates and times for each Cambridge exam they are taking. Students are responsible for knowing when and where they are scheduled to appear for each part of every exam on their schedule. Any parent who hasn’t seen the Statement of Entry or the bright pink Exam Letter – please ask your student about it. Letters need to be signed by a parent and returned to Ms. Bechtle BY FRIDAY, FEB. 9th!!! AICE ACTIVITIES March will bring our Annual AICE Game Day to welcome the new members of the AICE Program – the Class of 2022! Watch for e-mails from Mrs. Bechtle for details on helping with this event and information about more upcoming events like fundraisers, senior luncheon, and much more. Anyone interested in helping with these events – or if you have ideas for something you’d like to suggest – please join us for the AICE Advisory Board meetings every Thursday morning at 8:30 in room C302. All AICE students and parents are welcome and encouraged to come!!
ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL CAMBRIDGE AICE BOOSTER CLUB The AICE Boosters are organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to support the education of students in the AICE program at SAHS by fostering relationships among the students, school, parents, and teachers. The objectives of the organization shall be:• To promote the welfare and education of students in AICE
at SAHS.• To work with the administration, teachers and students to
raise the standards of academic excellence and the quality of the educational environment for both the students and the teachers.
• To provide avenues for communication between parents, teachers, students and the administration at SAHS.
• To provide resources for the purpose of educating potential AICE students and promote the further education of current AICE students.
Be kept up-to-date!Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
sahsaiceboosterclubJoin our email list by emailing [email protected] contact the AICE Booster Club President, Eileen Whittaker at
[email protected] are held monthly - Please join us!!
NEW WAYS TO SHOW YOUR PRIDE IN AICE!Magnets and Clings - $10 each
Polo Shirts - $15 each And lastly - Thank you to all of
our great AICE parents for your amazing support! Make sure you sign up for text message alerts by texting @sahsaice to 81010 and you will receive text message announcements related to the AICE Program at SAHS. Also - if you are not receiving e-mails from Ms. Bechtle on a regular basis, please send your e-mail address to [email protected] so you can stay up to date.
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Ms. Dempsey HallEnglish, Teaching AcademySunshine State ScholarMelissa Nielen de Raadt
History Fair WinnersMegan Rodriguez
“Rodgers and Hammerstein: From Lighthearted Musicians to Serious Social Issues”Alexyan Flannery and Matthew Wilds
“Conflict and Compromise: Civil War”Davis Loose
“The Cultural Conflicts of the Vietnam War and how Music Brought Compromise”Devin Mantei
“Integration of Public Schools in the United States”Elena Barrera
“The Constitution: A Document of Compromise”
Yearbook News The St. Augustine High School 2017-2018 yearbook is on sale. You can purchase yours by going to yearbookordercenter.com. Enter code 1197 for St. Augustine High School. The deadline to order and guarantee yourself a copy is February 28. Please contact Mr. Benyacko if you have any questions.