PRINCIPAL'S SUMMER UPDATE

I hope you're enjoying these final weeks of summer! As we get closer to the start of the school year, please take a few minutes to read through this newsletter. It includes important information about student schedules and schedule changes, Open House, New Student Information Night, fall athletics and activities, parent committee opportunities, dress code updates, counselor information, hearing screenings, and other important back-to-school reminders.

Choose to have a great summer!

Melissa McPhail
PHHS Principal

Monday, June 27:

• Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis, & Golf Tryouts (see flyers below for more information)
• First day of Band Camp (see flyer below for more information)

Monday, August 3:

• Patriots in Action Activity (see flyer below for more information)

• Assigned Schedule Changes (see schedule below for more information)

• Assigned Schedule Changes (see schedule below for more information)

• Assigned Schedule Changes (see schedule below for more information)

• Assigned Schedule Changes (see schedule below for more information)

• Assigned Schedule Changes (see schedule below for more information)
• School Open House & New Student Information Night (see below for more information)

• First Day of School
• Schedule Changes 7:30am - 3:00pm (sign up in front office)

• Schedule Changes 7:30am - 3:00pm (sign up in front office)

Friday, August 14:

• Senior Sunrise (Football Field, 7:30am)
• Schedule Changes 7:30am - 3:00pm (sign up in front office)

• Schedule Changes 7:30am - 3:00pm (sign up in front office)

• Schedule Changes 7:30am - 3:00pm (sign up in front office)

• LAST DAY for Schedule Changes 7:30am - 3:00pm (sign up in front office)
  

• Welcome Back Assembly

We are excited to share that Ms. Marz will soon be welcoming a new baby! As she prepares for this exciting new chapter, she will be taking time away from Providence Hall to focus on her growing family.

We are incredibly grateful for the care, dedication, and support Amanda has provided to our students, families, and staff. Her kindness, commitment, and willingness to help students have made a lasting impact on our school community, and we wish her and her family all the best as they celebrate this special milestone.

We have already begun the hiring process and anticipate having a new school counselor in place within the next two weeks, well before the start of the school year. Our goal is to ensure students and families continue to receive the support they need without interruption.

If Ms. Amanda Marz was your assigned counselor, please direct any urgent, non-schedule change questions to Ms. Kari Marti (kmarti@providencehall.com) and Ms. Tabby Benson (tbenson@providencehall.com) until our new counselor joins our team

Schedule Availability: Students will be able to view their schedules in Skyward no later than Monday, August 3.

Schedule Changes: Students will be seen first come, first served within their assigned alpha group. Schedule changes will not be made via email or over the phone.

Alternate Time Option: Students who cannot attend during their assigned alpha time may come any schedule change day between 1:00 - 2:00pm.

• Sign-up begins at 12:30pm.
• Students who arrive before 1:00pm and are in that day's assigned alpha group will be seen before students on the sign-up list.

Senior Priority: Seniors have priority from 8:30 – 9:30am on their assigned day.

• Seniors who attend on a different day will be seen after all seniors assigned to that day, provided they arrive by 8:45am.
• Seniors arrive after 8:45am on a day other than their assigned day will be asked to return during the 1:00 - 2:00pm schedule change session.

Fee: Schedule changes require a $5 fee, and is waived for students with holes in their schedules.

Final Deadline: No schedule changes will be made after Wednesday, August 19.

• No exceptions will be granted, this includes absences excused by the school, a parent/guardian, or a doctor.
• Students who will be absent must email their counselor before the deadline to request changes.

We are looking for parents who would like to be involved in helping shape programs and decisions at Providence Hall High School. Serving on a committee is a great way to provide feedback, represent the parent perspective, and support our students and school community.

High School Committees

-Book Review Committee (Meets as needed)

• Reviews instructional materials or library resources when requested.

-Sex Education Advisory Committee (Meets once each year in April)

• Reviews the school's sex education curriculum and provides parent input in accordance with state requirements.

District (K-12) Committees (Meet once per quarter)

-School Community & Culture

• Share ideas to enhance student activities, athletics, and school spirit.

-Health & Safety

• Help promote a safe, healthy, and supportive school environment.

-Curriculum

• Provide Parent feedback on academic programs and instructional resources.

-Leadership

• Collaborate with district leaders to help shape the future of Providence Hall.

If you are interested in serving on one or more committees, please complete the interest form below. Committee membership may be limited depending on the number of volunteers, and we will contact you with additional information if you are selected.

As you begin shopping for school clothes, please remember that the Providence Hall dress code varies slightly between our Elementary, Junior High, and High School campuses. If you have students at multiple schools, please be sure to review the guidelines for each campus.

Here are a few of the key CHANGES:

• Blue jeans are permitted.

• Students may wear any non-neon shade of Blue, Red, White, Black, Grey, or Tan.

• Pajamas are not permitted (even if they have Providence Hall on them)

A complete copy of the Dress Code can be found on our website. Taking a few minutes to review it now can help avoid any confusion during the first weeks of school.

Our sponsorship program provides students with a structured way to seek sponsorships from local businesses and community members to help offset school fees for athletics and activities.

If you are interested in participating, please review the attached sponsorship packet and complete the required forms before reaching out to potential sponsors.

ATHLETICS: Scott Fields - sfields@providencehall.com

ACTIVITIES: Jill Stark - jstark@providencehall.com

Providence Hall conducts yearly hearing screenings as recommended by the Utah Department of Health. All students in grades K-3, 7 and 11th grades will be screened, as well as all students in every grade who are receiving special education services. Hearing screenings will commence in August. Please contact Mrs. Collingridge at jcollingridge@providencehall.com with any questions or specific requests.

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