25-26SY HS Newsletter Q2

Ready or not, quarter 2 is upon us! Quarter 1 proved just how Ninja Strong we are, so let's make quarter 2 outstanding! You should be engaged in all of your classes, submitting work, making those appointments, and getting ready to finish semester 1 strong! We know you can do it! Every Ninja, Every Day is not just a motto for us, it is our daily mantra! We want you all to succeed every day in every way!

Pasco County Schools 2nd annual reading challenge has begun. Visit the district website: https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/events/race-to-read to learn how to participate and monitor!

Great job everyone; continue to Read Across the County Every day!!

It is important to have the correct information to create a high school plan for success. Our school counselors will be meeting with families to discuss course options and assessment needs. Please take a few minutes and become familiar with the graduation and assessment requirements for students linked below.

Standard Diploma Requirements Academic Advisement – What Students and Parents Need to Know

High School Assessments requirements:

• Pass Algebra 1 EOC or Comparative Score
• Pass Grade 10 FSA or Concordant Score
• Take Biology EOC
• Take Geometry EOC
• Take US History EOC

Student Crime Watch, Safest Areas, Fortify Florida Instruction Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmtqL8Bh_Os

Students in English 1 and English 2 are required to participate in progress monitoring assessments. They can be given remotely if parents complete the permission and if computer setup is completed. Students in English 1 and English 2 can attend either of the remote sessions listed below.

9-10 ELA Progress Monitoring 2:

Remote testing:

• Tuesday, December 2 @ 10am with Ms. Carter
• Wednesday, December 3 @ 1pm with Ms. Hale

This in-person testing opportunity is for students who are unable to test online remotely or prefer to test in person.

In-person testing:

• December 4th at 9am at Pasco eSchool: 8916 Angeline School Way, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638

RSVP here by December 2 @ 12PM: https://forms.office.com/r/jZ8aJMG509

Without an RSVP, your student may not be allowed to test.

If you have questions or need support, please contact your student's English Teacher or our Assessment Coordinator: Ms. Dara Tucker (ddtucker@pasco.k12.fl.us).

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is October 15th at 9am at Pasco eSchool for middle school students currently in Alg. 1, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors that preregistered. Registration is now closed.

The ACT Non-College Reportable (NCR) assessment is October 16th at 9am at Pasco eSchool for Seniors that need to fulfill their graduation requirement for the English Language Arts (ELA) and/or Algebra 1 EOC and preregistered. Registration is now closed.

State Assessments: Algebra, Geometry, Biology, US History EOCs & 10th grade ELA Retakes

Winter Test Days: December 9-10

Check-in: 9am

Location: Pasco eSchool: 8916 Angeline School Way • Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638

RSVP here by November 14 @ 4PM: https://forms.office.com/r/hpQuY32Epg

Without an RSVP, your student may not be allowed to test.

Please contact Mrs. Dara Tucker (ddtucker@pasco.k12.fl.us or 813-346-1900) if you have questions or want to register your student for these assessments

Texas Roadhouse is providing bookmarks to be passed out on campus from October through November to promote literacy. Elementary, middle, and high school students will write about three books they read and document it in Beanstack. Three books earn a free kid's meal!

In honor of Red Ribbon Week, a national campaign promoting drug-free lifestyles and healthy choices, Pasco eSchool is hosting a virtual session for parents/guardians and students.

We warmly welcome students and families to attend this informative session led by Denise J. Birungi Evans, MPH, Coalition Coordinator for the Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance.

• Healthy living habits
• Prevention strategies
• How families can support teens in avoiding substance use

This is a valuable opportunity to learn, ask questions, and strengthen our community’s commitment to wellness and prevention.

When: Monday, October 27, 2025 at 12pm

Join the meeting: Meeting ID: 240 675 570 338 5; Passcode: xv6eT7PF

Teams link:https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZWE0Mzc2NDQtYzUzYi00ZWFiLTg3NjgtMTdjOTE4MTE4Zjkz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e253a269-5248-4e54-9b67-b76e3a862220%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%223786c909-abf8-42c6-9f30-b676adb3833f%22%7d

All families of gifted students will receive an invite to attend our upcoming Virtual Gifted Parent Night. This informative session will provide an overview of how we support gifted learners and offer families strategies to nurture their student’s talents. Parents must RSVP. Meeting link will be sent upon registration.

Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Picture Day: November 7, 2025: 9:30am-1pm @ eSchool

It's picture time! This is for the yearbook and if you would like to purchase any prints, you are able to. Students who are attending Ninja Cafe and HSHQ will automatically be given time to get their picture taken on November 7th.

November 7th begins the online holiday shop fundraiser. Brochures will be handed out at Ninja Cafe and HSHQ on November 7th.

The Walk for Hope is on Saturday, November 8. Pasco County is hosting a for Hope Suicide Prevention Walk at Sims Park in New Port Richey.

You can join the Pasco County Schools Team here

🔗 Team Name: Together We Walk

On Thursday, November 13th at 6:30pm, PHSC is offering financial aid support for families.

Topics include:

• What is FAFSA and why it's important
• How to get started with the paperwork and the documents you'll need
• Key deadlines and helpful tips

Teams link:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjM2M2QzMjktZmNhMC00N2VkLWFjNzQtOWM1ZjNmZWJmNDUz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e253a269-5248-4e54-9b67-b76e3a862220%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2269bc50b5-f77e-43f1-86ff-4694f7796109%22%7d

The Great American Teach-In is the week of November 17th. This is a special event where members of our community visit physical classrooms or in a Live Lesson format to speak with students about their careers. This event provides students with a wonderful opportunity to learn about a wide variety of professions while seeing the connection between what they are learning in school and the world around them.

The Community Outreach Committee is hosting this year's Great American Teach-In at Pasco eSchool. Please assist with recruiting potential speakers by submitting the form below. The members of the Community Outreach Committee will coordinate the speakers based on the information you provide.

Great American Teach In Speakers

A big THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated to our Pasco eSchool Ninja Tree. We truly appreciate your generosity!

We still have students in need, and your support makes a difference. We gladly accept cash or gift cards, and our school social worker will shop for the items on your behalf.
Sign up here to help: Ninja Tree Sign-Up

For families still needing holiday assistance:

• Metropolitan Ministries still has Christmas applications open, apply quickly as it will close soon: https://www.metromin.org/need-help/

• You can also request a toy from Toys for Tots: https://www.toysfortots.org/request-a-toy/

When?

Friday, December 12, 2025 @ 8:30AM - 6:30PM

Where?

Pasco eSchool, 8916 Angeline School Way, Land O' Lakes, FL

Odyssey of the Mind will be selling popcorn 🍿and snow cones ⛄, plus the Holiday Shop will still be running!

When?

Friday, December 12, 2025 @ 5:00PM

Where?

Pasco eSchool, 8916 Angeline School Way, Land O'Lakes, FL

Are you interested in learning more about Pasco Students Speak? If you weren't able to join our informational sessions on 9/25 and 9/26, you can view a recording. Sign in to the eSchool MAIN live lesson room in MyLearning, and find the video in the media gallery.

Read about this year's topic here: https://livepascok12fl-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/thale_pasco_k12_fl_us/EU3DVkbZzoZFiL8f4rvun2wBnDTyxbVsksPQWY_uqETTHA?e=BZNFls

If you're interested in signing up to receive more information, please complete this form: https://forms.office.com/r/imqqAn6uTG

Questions? Contact Ms. Hale at thale@pasco.k12.fl.us or Mrs. Wolfe at dwolfe@pasco.k12.fl.us

The State Board of Education works with Florida school districts to develop and monitor plans to provide required instruction through section 1003.42 (2)(n), Florida Statutes. For more information about the topics included, as well as Pasco County Schools' plan for implementation, please visit our district's website. These topics are embedded into some subjects and courses, and others will be presented through homeroom announcements, special activities, and standalone modules.

To help students prepare for their futures, EVERFI is hosting several scholarship opportunities for Pasco County Schools (FL) students. Below are 4 scholarships students may qualify for.

FutureSmart Scholarship- To enter, students must complete at least three (3) modules from either the FutureSmart or SmartEconomics programs. Participants are also required to submit a short essay (350-500 words) addressing a question about their future and explaining how the financial knowledge gained from these modules can help them achieve their goals and dreams.

Application Deadline: January 13, 2025 (Fall Semester) and June 9, 2025 (Spring Semester)

Prize: $2,000 - $5,000 529 College Savings Gift Card

Financial Futures Tax Simulation Scholarship- In partnership with Intuit for Education, one student winner will be awarded $2,500 in educational funding from each semester-based entry period during the 2024-25 school year. The Financial Futures Student Scholarship Contest is open to students (age 13-19) who have completed at least one lesson within the course Tax Simulation: Understanding Taxes. To enter for a chance to win, students will be asked to submit an application form and share how learning about tax topics has made an impact on their life through a reflection essay (200-500 words).

Application Deadline: January 12, 2025 (Fall Semester) and May 4, 2025 (Spring Semester)

Prize: $2,500 in educational funding

Account Careers National Scholarship- Accounting+ will be awarding twenty students nationally $5,000 in educational funding. The Accounting Careers: Limitless Opportunities Scholarship is open to U.S. high school students between 13-19 years old who have completed at least one Accounting Careers: Limitless Opportunities course module. Students must submit a 300-500 word essay for a chance to win.

Application Deadline: April 15th, 2025

Prize: $5,000 in educational funding

Credit Worthy Scholarship Contest- OneMain Financial will be awarding thirty-six students nationally with $1,000 in educational funding. The Credit Worthy Scholarship is open to U.S. high school students between 13-19 years old who have completed Build: Credit Fundamentals or at least 3 modules of a course offered in the Credit Worthy program presented by OneMain Financial. Students will submit a short essay about what they learned and how the Credit Worthy program by OneMain Financial has made an impact on them for a chance to win.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2025 (Fall Semester) and May 6, 2025 (Spring Semester)

Prize: $1,000 in educational funding

https://ap.collegeboard.org/?SFMC_cid=EM1479964-

Beginning with students graduating from high school between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026, those who earn the AP Capstone Diploma™ designation will now qualify for the Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) award under the Bright Futures Scholarship program.

Note: Earning the AP Capstone™ designation does not fulfill requirements for a standard high school diploma.

10/13 Teacher Planning Day - No Students

10/14 Faculty Meeting @ Ninja HQ - No Students

10/16 School Leadership Meeting

10/17 Elementary Ninja Student Celebration

1017 MS/HS Ninja of the Quarter

10/24 SAC Meeting

11/3 TAT Meeting

11/6 School Leadership Team Meeting

11/7 Ninja Cafe

11/7 HSHQ

11/7 AP Meeting

11/13 Lead Teacher Meeting

11/14 Elementary Live Lesson

11/21 SAC Meeting

11/24-28 Thanksgiving Break

12/22-1/5/26 Winter Break

1/6/26 Teacher Planning Day

Expanding access for all Pasco County students to rigorous, relevant curriculum that incorporates skills and knowledge students need to succeed in the 21st Century.

The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and educational activities or in its hiring and employment practices. To report violations of this policy, contact: District School Board of Pasco County Equity Manager/Title IX Coordinator: Office for Employee Relations, (813) 794-2322, sblue@pasco.k12.fl.us.

Email: rzick@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: http://eschool.pasco.k12.fl.us
Location: 8916 Angeline School Way • Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638
Phone: (813) 346-1900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pascoeschool
Twitter: @Pasco_eSchool