Hello, Redhawks!

I hope you all had a great week!

We have a busy month ahead of us with PSAT testing for our Sophomores and registered Juniors, our Fall Pep Rally, Homecoming Game and Dance, the Induction of our 2023 PHS Hall of Fame class, and the Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk.

On another note, AP Exam Registration opens on October 9th through October 20th. Registration Information is in the newsletter and on our PHS Website. October 25th is the first opportunity for our students to take advantage of the Marking Period 1 Office Hour day. This half day allows our students to conference with their teachers, review content, and receive extra help if needed during the afternoon. Our teachers will be available, without appointment, for their students. Also of importance are Student-Led Parent Teacher conferences on November 1st - November 3rd. The parent portal will open on October 23rd to schedule a conference. Please take a moment to review the scheduling process in this week's newsletter.

As a reminder, for the safety and orderly operation of our school, we will not accept UberEats, DoorDash, GrubHub, deliveries during the school day. If your child is in a bind, please reach out to the main office and we will make sure they receive lunch.

Please take some time to review this week's newsletter for additional information about what's happening at PHS.

Feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have.

Have a great weekend!

With Redhawk Pride,

Melissa Carucci, Principal

October 10th - 13th - Senior Fall NJGPA Assessments

October 13th - District Pink Out Day

October 18th - PSAT Testing/Fall Pep Rally

October 18th - Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

October 20th - Homecoming Game

October 21st - Homecoming Dance

October 22nd - Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk

October 23rd - 1/2 Day - PD Day for Staff

October 23rd - October 27th - Parent Portal opens Conferences

October 25th - 1/2 Day - Student Office Hours

November 1st - 3rd - Student-Led Parent Conferences

November 15th - Student-Athlete NCAA Presentation

• We will not accept UberEats, DoorDash, GrubHub deliveries during the school day. If your child is in a bind, please reach out to the main office and we will make sure they receive lunch.

• Block 1 begins at 7:40: arriving late (up to 10 minutes) counts as 1/2 an unexcused absence in block 1, arriving late (more than 10 minutes) counts as a FULL unexcused absence in block 1. These add up quickly. Our building opens at 7:10 (breakfast is available).

• At the end of the day, students need to be in supervised locations throughout the building (with coaches, teachers, advisors, or in the cafe). Students are not allowed to wander the building.

• Student IDs are mandatory in the building.

  • First Offense (lunch detention), Second Offence (2 lunch detentions), Third Offense (Saturday Detention)

NCAA Workshop for the High School Student/Athlete

Presented by Mike Gatley

Athletic Director at Mainland Regional High School

“Navigating Admissions, Financial Aid, Athletic Scholarships, and understanding how each impacts the

college-bound athlete.”

Please join us:

November 15th

Parsippany High School

6:00 pm

A wealth of knowledge for all parents, coaches, and student/athletes will be shared during the Mike’s

interactive hour presentation. Mike's experience includes:

Collegiate Administrative Background:

Assistant Director of Admissions – Elizabethtown College

Associate Director of Admissions – The College of New Jersey

Assistant Registrar – The College of New Jersey

Associate Director of Financial Aid – Kean University

Collegiate and Professional Coaching Background:

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach – Elizabethtown College

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach – The College of New Jersey

Head Men’s Basketball Coach – Kean University

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach – University at Albany

Head Coach Atlantic City Seagulls - USBL

High School Administrative Backgrounds/Awards:

Athletic Director – 23 years

New Jersey Sectional Award of Merit

New Jersey Athletic Director of the Year

New Jersey Program of Excellence Award

National Quality Program Award (QPA)

Student-Led Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 1, Thursday, November 2, and Friday, November 3, 2023. There will be an option to request a virtual or an in-person conference.

Scheduling conferences will take place online using the Genesis Parent Access. Starting Monday, October 23, when you login to your parent account, you will be able to request a timeslot under the Conferences tab. The scheduler will be available to you through Friday, October 27. After that time, you will no longer be able to schedule a conference or make changes online. If you need to make changes after that time, please contact your child’s teacher directly.

Directions for using the conference scheduling tab can be found by clicking the link below.

If you are experiencing any issue with accessing your Genesis Parent Access account, please email parentaccess@pthsd.net. If you do not have access to a computer or the internet, please contact your child’s school directly to schedule a conference.

On October 10th-13th, all current seniors who have either not already taken or passed the New Jersey High School Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) in English/Language Arts (ELA) and/or Mathematics will participate in an additional administration of that assessment. The assessments will take place during the mornings of 10/10-10/13. Please click the link below to review the attached letter for important information.

The AP exam registration is approaching! Students who are interested in taking AP exams this year must register online. Registration will open on Monday, October 9th and close on October 20th. Please reach out to Mrs. DeCicco with any questions.

Attention Seniors and Parents:

Our final round of Senior Portraits are in November. Legacy Studios has opened their appointment portal for November 6th sessions. Please use the link below to schedule your session. If November 6th sessions fill up, Legacy will schedule an additional date in November.

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR A SENIOR PORTRAIT SESSION! THERE IS NO NEED TO PURCHASE PICTURES, HOWEVER; THE PHOTO WILL BE USED FOR THE YEARBOOK.

Below, please find the form for ordering your cap & gown. The gowns are different than years past, so you MUST purchase a new one; you CANNOT use a gown from a sibling that has graduated.

Please place your order by December 1st!!!! (The earlier, the better!)

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Hakim or Mrs. DeGironimo

Please take a moment to read our PSAT Testing Information letter that will provide details needed for a successful testing session on October 18th.

This week we have added an additional level of safety and convenience through the implementation of student and staff identification cards. Please see the student expectations and code of conduct policy for ID violations:

Expectations:

• Student IDs and lanyards must be worn around the neck at all times while in the building. This is a safety procedure and must be followed to assure the safety of everyone in the building.

• The student name and picture on the ID must not be defaced or destroyed.

  
  

• During PE and certain labs/experiments/activities, teachers may direct students to remove it. Students must make sure to put it back on when they leave class and are in the hallway.

  
  

• Each student will receive one ID and lanyard free of charge.

ID Violations

• Refusal or forgetting to wear your ID in the building is a violation of the Code of Conduct Policy and will result in appropriate disciplinary consequences under “Failure to Follow Procedures”.

• First Offense (lunch detention), Second Offense (two detentions), Third Offense (Saturday Detention)

• If an ID or lanyard is lost, a new ID and lanyard must be purchased by the student. While the new ID/lanyard is being produced, students will receive a temporary ID sticker to wear through the main office.

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to the safety and orderly operation of our building.

PARSIPPANY HIGH SCHOOL PTSA

2023-2024 Meeting Dates

Mondays, Sep 18th, Nov 13th, Jan 22nd, Mar 25th, and May 13th

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to the 23-24 school year! We hope that you will consider becoming a member of PHS PTSA!

As a non-profit organization, we request your support in two ways:

1. Become a PTSA member. It’s only $10.00/person, and it is obligation-free. Participation or attendance at meetings is not required.

2. Contribute to our family donation fundraising program: a one-time contribution of $30 per PHS family.

In order to be eligible to apply for a senior scholarship, families must be BOTH paid PTA members and have contributed to the family donation fundraiser all 4 years of high school.

We are accepting payments online and by check. PLEASE do not send cash.

Payments can be accepted via our Memberhub site https://phsredhawks.new.memberhub.store/store. There is no fee for it. Payments by check can be mailed to PHS PTSA, 309 Baldwin Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054 or send it with your child for them to drop at the mail office in an envelop marked PTSA Membership.

Please join us at our first PTSA meeting on Monday, Sept 18th, at 7:15pm, in the quiet room next to the media center.

Please email parhighPTA@gmail.com if you are not currently on the email list for your child’s specific grade.

Thank you for your continued support,

Liz Kadian

Liz Kadian, PHS PTSA President parhighPTA@gmail.com or 201-264-9089

If sending a check, please complete the tear-off form below and mail it with your membership dues and family donation (Please write one check payable to PHS PTSA)

The Band Booster Meetings for 2023-2024 School Year are held at 7:00 pm in Room 301. Below are the Meeting Dates as well as the Band Booster Membership Form.

October 30, 2023

November 27, 2023

January 29, 2024

February 26, 2024

March 25, 2024

April 29, 2024

May 20, 2024

Good afternoon,

Our PTSA is looking to fill two positions for the 2023-2024 school year. If you are interested in getting involved and helping support our students and staff at PHS this might be the right position for you! The PTSA is currently in need of a Vice President and Treasurer. Please reach out to Liz Kadian (ekadian@optonline.com) or Melissa Carucci (mvcarucci@pthsd.net) if you are interested.

Membership for the 2023-2024 School Year will be open for enrollment shortly, please keep a look out for it at Back-to-School Night and upcoming Weekly Newsletters.

The New Jersey PTA Reflections contest is a great way to have your talents displayed and recognized! The theme "I am hopeful because..." is so broad and lends itself to so many composition pieces and works of art that I'm confident most of our students can participate. Please take a moment to review the contest rules and consider participating. You can even create a project to work on throughout the summer! Please click the link below to review the presentation.

Please be aware that as of June 1st students will no longer be coming to Guidance to pick them up any more. Students will now need to go on the website: myworkingpapers.nj.gov to register and you will need a code from your employer to complete your papers. See attached flyer!

Please take a moment to review our Student Handbook as we are committed to student safety and providing our students with an exceptional educational experience.

• The first block of the day starts at 7:40. It is important that our students are sitting in their first class by 7:40. If students would like to have breakfast here at PHS, our doors open at 7:10.
• Please take a moment to review your child's attendance in Genesis. For a full year course, students are not allowed to exceed 16 unexcused absences. Consistent attendance is the strong indicator of student success in high school. If you have any concerns about your child's attendance, please reach out to Mr. Kelaid or Mr. Bush.
• Student cell phone use is limited to passing time and unit lunch. Students should not be using their cell phones during class time (in or out of the classroom).
• Recording of any individuals while on school campus is a violation of the district policy.
• Our student restrooms are open for use throughout the day. There should be no hanging out in the restrooms. We enforce a limit of 3 students in each restroom at a time. Students should not be entering the restrooms during passing. Student safety is our top priority.
• During school and after school hours, students must be supervised by staff. Students should not be wondering about the building or entering the building if not supervised. After school, students must wait in the cafeteria while waiting to be picked up or take the late bus.
• Should students require additional academic assistance, support is provided throughout the day, during lunch and after school. Please feel free to reach out to your child's teacher, guidance counselor, or Administration to help arrange assistance.

As always, if you have any questions or we can be of any assistance, please reach out to us!

Email: mvcarucci@pthsd.net
Website: https://phs.pthsd.k12.nj.us/
Location: Parsippany High School, Baldwin Road, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, USA
Phone: 973-263-7001