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The Phoenix Cause - To ignite The Phoenix spirit -- Rise, Transform, Soar

• Website - http://www.thephoenixschool.org

• Twitter / X - @PhoenixPhenoms

• Instagram - @phoenixphenoms

• PTSA Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/phoenixpta/ 

The Phoenix Student Commitments

1. I am committed to working hard towards my future

2. I take responsibility for my words and actions

3. I persevere through all challenges

4. I am open minded by accepting and respecting myself and others

Best practices in low temps/windchill

Bus stops – If students can be in a warm car or house until right before time for pickup that is ideal.  Layered clothes and hats/gloves are key.

Cookie Dough will be delivered on Wednesday December 11th.

The Phoenix students wrote a bill that would require Level IV trauma centers to have bariatric-sized medical equipment available to accommodate all patients. The bill was inspired by one of our seniors, whose father passed away due to the absence of such equipment. While our bill did not pass the KYA house or senate, our students adapted to the set-back, remained engaged, and even gave impromptu speeches in support or dissent of proposed legislation in front of HUNDREDS of peers.

KYA participants: 

• Violet Stines

• Hunter Stanford

• Jamarion Cobb

• Grant Bowman

• Zavier Bowden

• Danny Wallace

• Landon Moody

• Greg Gore

• Walter Watts

• Hazel Stines

• Brooklyn Taylor

• Ava Comstock

Video - https://youtu.be/PhlVXFFeB8I

Winterfest was a hit. More than 400 families. It was standing room only. Congratulations to Ms. Cain for winning the Chili Cook off.

PTSA had 24 baskets and raised more than $800.

Thank You to all the staff members that made it a success.

Pick an ornament from the Donation Tree and bring the item in. Ends December 18th

1. Many students coats end up in the Lost-and-Found. Put their name in the coat. We will return it to them.

2. Student MUST put their heavy jackets in their lockers.

Dental Program

Great news! The dentist is coming to our school on Thursday, January 9, 2025! 

Complete form by December 20, 2024

Big Smiles is a dental program that provides on-site dental for ALL students who sign-up to participate. Dental care will include a complete dental exam, x-rays, cleaning, fluoride, sealants and/or restorative care such as fillings if necessary. They accept Medicaid or private insurance, and offer low-cost self-pay rates and a grant option through their foundation to cover the cost (upon request).

If you would like for your student to be seen by Big Smiles at The Phoenix in January 2025, apply online by December 20, 2024 at: https://www.myschooldentist.com/TQJCKY_schsrm  

No School

• December 23- January 3rd

Attendance Matters

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1.State Law - HB 611 is a new Kentucky law that requires the referral of students with 15 unexcused absences to the Jefferson County Attorney's Office (JCAO).  The goal of HB 611 is to reduce unexcused absences, promote consistent attendance, and ensure students receive the support they need to stay engaged in school. 

2. The minimum attendance percentage is 80% (unexcused absences only). If your student drops below this number prior to January 1st, your student will be put on probation and may be exited by the end of the year.

3. Attendance Cards were mail out last week from the Board of Education.

Seniors and Early Graduates - Caps & Gowns

• $48 - The minimum requirement to order is the cap/gown/tassel/stole unit. 

• Follow the directions provided to find this option. Click Here 

• ALL CAPS AND GOWNS MUST BE ORDERED BY DEC.1ST, 2024.  

• No orders after that... JOSTENS NEW POLICY

• All orders must be placed by December 1 to participate in the graduation ceremony! 

• Jostens will be at The Phoenix on September 26 at 9 am to take orders.

• Envelopes went home on Wednesday.

“Requesting” a Home Chromebook & Acceptable Use Form

• This is an optional program. Home Chromebooks for the 24-25 school year will be available for all Phoenix students.

• If you have a standalone computer, laptop or Apple product and have an internet connection, there is no reason to request a school Home Chromebook.

• Home Chromebooks will be distributed the 2nd & 3rd week of school

• Request a Home Chromebook - JCPS / The Phoenix Chromebook Device Agreement

Yearbooks on sale now! 

The purchase deadline (to avoid shipping costs) is April 25th. 

Link: https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1015548328464075

School passcode: 1015548328464075

Join The Phoenix School of Discovery PTSA

• $5 fee helps support your school!

• First step is to create an account in Memberhub – Click Here

• Once you have an account, go to the "store" section of the Phoenix PTA page

Join Phoenix PTSA Board

• Email Amy Spencer, PTSA President, ahburke@yahoo.com, if you would like to be on the PTSA board

• 7 meetings a year, meet virtually. 

Kroger Fundraiser

• Fundraiser for the PTSA

• https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards/

• Organization Number: NT043

Parent Bus Tracker - Edulog

Same application as last year. If you used it last year, even if your student was at a different school, it will work.

Download the app from the app store – "Edulog Parent Portal Lite" or  use the QR code to left.

• Step 1: After installed, on the phone app, go to second tab, ‘Districts’.

  • Type this code - District Code is 98295545

  • Step 2 - Go to second tab, ‘Districts’ - click on white bar at top - "Jefferson County Schools"

  • Step 3: Search for your student's buses and press toggle to blue.

  • Step 4: Selected buses all show at bottom scroll of 3rd tab, ‘My Buses’.

• https://sites.google.com/jefferson.kyschools.us/jcpsedulog/home

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdQZhiw_AE4&t=52s

Middle & High School - Social Security Numbers (SSN)

This is critical for all students. 

• Did you know that thousands of students don't receive free scholarship monies, often because they are just missing their Social Security Number.

• Over 54% of JCPS students do not have a social security number listed in Infinite Campus. Without a linked SSN, students cannot earn KEES money.

All students are required to have a copy of their Social Security card as part of their official school records.

Please bring a copy of your child's Social Security card to The Phoenix or contact Calli Hagan for other methods. 502-485-7700.

Papa John Fundraising for the PTSA - 1/2

• Papa John Fundraising for the PTSA

• 1st Thursday of the month -  1/2, 2/6, 3/6,  4/3, 5/1

• Order from your favorite Papa John's Pizza and use promo code “PSOD” so that 20% of all sales go back to our school!

• https://www.papajohns.com/

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