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“LIFE AT THE BEACH”
Visit the Point Pleasant Beach Web Site at http://www.ptbeach.com
Volume #4 December 1, 2011
GUIDANCE NEWS
To all seniors: All college applications with a deadline prior to January 9, 2012, must be received in guidance no later than Monday, December 12, 2011, since the office will be closed for winter break.
Attention all students: Information from the Guidance Department is placed on the Guidance page of the high school web site, www.ptbeach.com. Click on the high school page and then click on Guidance. The lists of pages are on the left. All seniors please bring into the Guidance Office any acceptance or scholarship awards notifications you received from your colleges or universities. We would like to list our students in the newsletter and place the banner in the main hallway.
Congratulations to the following students for receiving either a scholarship or grant: Joshua Peterson, the Academic Tuition Scholarship from Washington College, MD. Sarah Shohfi, the Distinguished Scholar Scholarship from Arcadia University, PA. Jase Shakun, the Merit Grant from Lyndon State College, VT.
HOLIDAY SEMI-FORMAL
The Holiday Semi-formal will take place on Saturday, December 17, 2011 from 7:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. in the high school gym. Bids will be on sale in the cafeteria during lunch periods starting Monday, December 5th through Friday, December 9th, 2011. Bids are $25.00 for a single and $45.00 for a couple.
PTO NEWS
The PTO would like to thank and congratulate the four homecoming queen candidates on delivering wonderful speeches and representing their classes during homecoming festivities. Thank you to everyone who attended and voted. The Freshman class won the Dining Out Raffle sales competition sponsored by the PTO during Spirit Week. Based on the percentage of raffle books sold by each class, the PTO donated the following cash prizes to each of the class treasuries: Freshman-$800 (54%); Seniors-$600 (50%); Juniors-$400 (39%); Sophomores-$200 (30%). This year’s homecoming/spirit week festivities were great! We would like to thank Mr. Whitman and the class advisors for all their hard work and dedication to these events. Our biggest fundraiser of the year, our Dining Out Raffle, came to a close on Tuesday, November 22 in the high school media center. We congratulate all the winners (the drawing took place after this newsletter was submitted). To all the families who supported this fundraiser, THANK YOU! We would like to also thank all the local restaurants that participated in this year's raffle: Bay Point Market, Bayside Cafe, Coal House, Dunkin Donuts (Beach), Crabs Claw, Curtis Central Market, Dauphin Grill, Waffles & More, Longboard Grill, Harpoon Willys, Perks Cafe, Moonstruck, Spanos, Eloise's, Shore Fresh Seafood, Theresa's South, Frankies, Farrell's, OB Diner, Mileto, Trinity and Pope, Evelyns, Megs Grill, John and Elaines, Jersey Mikes, Lavallette Pizza, Lennys Pizza, Fredericos, Simkos, Lortons Bay Avenue Deli, Labrador Lounge and Langosta Lounge. Please support these merchants who are so generous in supporting our fundraising efforts.
With the holidays quickly approaching you might be looking for some last minute gifts. Our BEACH wear order form can be found on the High School Web page and attached to this newsletter. Order today by calling/e-mailing Tymara Gates at tymara@gmail or 732-295-9571. Please join us at the next PTO meeting on Tuesday, December 8th at 7 PM. As always, we thank all the families that help to support the PPBHS PTO.
MUSIC PARENTS ASSOCIATION Our annual Spaghetti Dinner was once again a success. We want to thank everyone who worked so hard and those who attended for helping us to further our goals for the music department. Special thanks to Sue and Henno Prima, Andy Cortes, and Marian Henderson for their leadership in this endeavor, our largest fundraiser of the year. Also, we must acknowledge the generosity of Joe Leone's for donating the meal. Our jazz band and chorus students sounded great under Miss Fretz’s direction. The wreath sale products will be assembled and distributed on Friday, December 2nd at Antrim School cafeteria from 2:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. All students and parents are needed to help out. If you forgot to order, there may be a few wreaths available that day. Thanks to all for your support. Questions can be directed to Sue Prima at 732 892-3327 or Marian Henderson 732-604-1681. Our Winter Concert will be held on Thursday, December 22nd at 7 P.M. at Antrim School. All musicians report at 6:30 P.M. Refreshments will be available for purchase during intermission. Our Calendar Raffle makes a great stocking stuffer. What teacher wouldn't want to receive one for the holidays? They are available for only $10 by contacting Kathy Fabian. It is not unusual to win multiple times. Drawings are held from January through March. Proceeds provide for scholarships, trips, and other music department needs. All of our "Beach" merchandise is for sale. Use the order form in this newsletter and send to the attention of Evelyn Leach. Special for the holidays: Beach Baby bibs, Beach pens, pencils, notepads, and stationary. More great stocking stuffers! Happy holidays to you all! Our next meeting will be on Thursday, January 5th at 7 P.M. in the music room. You can contact the Music Parents Association at [email protected] Like us / Friend us on FACEBOOK Point Pleasant Beach High School Music President: Kathy Fabian 908-591-3894 [email protected] Vice-President: Victoria Morrow 732-892-8395 [email protected] Treasurer: Patti West 732-295-2924 [email protected] Secretary: Donnamaria Adelizzi-Diaz 732-539-1885 [email protected]
BOOSTER CLUB NEWS As our Fall Sports program comes to an end, and we start gearing up for the Winter Sports program, below please find some highlights from our Fall Season. Girls Tennis – 2011 B-Central Divisional Champions 2011 Central Jersey Group 1 State Champions Overall Record: 16-5 Conference Record: 8-0 Won the Division with game against St. Rose on 10/21/11 – 5-0 victory. Won the Central Jersey Group 1 State Championship on 10/17/11 away against Highland Park – winning 3-2. 4th consecutive year as Central Jersey Group 1 State Champions. Boys Soccer – 2011 Central Jersey Group 1 State Champions Overall record: 13-7-1 Conference Record: 8-2 Won the Central Jersey Group 1 Sectional championship on 11/11/11 against Burlington City at Burlington City – score 1-0.
Girls Cross Country – 2011 B-Central Public Divisional Champions Won the division on 10/4/11 against Keansburg at Holmdel Park. Third consecutive year winning the B-Central Public Divisional Championship. Overall record 4-1. Brianna Feerst won the Group 1 Central championship. Boys Cross Country – 1-5 overall record. Girls Volleyball- overall record 16-7 and conference record 10-2. Girls Soccer – Overall record 7-10 and conference record 1-5. Football – Overall record 7-3 and conference record 3-1. Qualified for the states for the first time since 2001. First winning season since 1997. The Winter Sports Awards Nights were held in early December at The Mill and the High School Cafeteria. Congratulations to all our award winning athletes. Thank you Mary Piccicacco for your hard work for the Varsity Dinner and Pat Doles for the awesome JV invitations. These evenings were not only enjoyable but memorable ones as well. There is still plenty of time to order Beach “SPIRIT WEAR” for the winter season. Please visit our website our BRAND NEW ON-LINE STORE FOR BEACH APPAREL!!! Please visit http://WWW.SNEAKERSPLUS.COM or see the attached flier. We are strongly encouraging everyone to join the Booster Association. It is a great way to get involved and show your children that you are interested in what is going on in our sports programs. It is only $15 per family to join!! You get a lot in return for a small investment! Please see attached flier for details. We wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday and hope to see you at our next Booster meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 7:00 P.M.!! P.S. Don’t forget to check our website www.ptbeach.com for up to date sports schedules. Nancy Henderson, Co-President (732-899-8164) Melissa Daley, Co-President (732-295-5985) Jerri Parlow, Treasurer (732-295-2233) Melaina Tighe, Secretary (732-899-4533)
KEY CLUB Our second season of service has just begun. Kindly remember that 30 hours of service are required to maintain club status. Please try to attend all the meetings. If you can’t attend a meeting, pick up an agenda from room #308. Tis the season to give! There are several projects and community service for our members. We need Holiday Carolers 12/3 & Santa Helpers 12/17 (sign up in room #308. Mitten Tree - Please help our children in this area have a happy holiday season. We are collecting toys, gift cards and new clothing for children and teens from ages 1-17. You will receive an hour of service for each gift you bring ($10=1 hour of service). You may drop the unwrapped item in a bag marked with your name in room # 308 (Sra. Polanco). All gifts are due by Friday, December 16th. We are also collecting toys for St. Gregory’s Food Pantry. Please drop off unwrapped toys in room #308 by Monday, December 12th. We will also be collecting items for care packages for our troops. Please consult the flyer at end of the newsletter for a list of acceptable items. Items for our troops may be dropped off in room #308 (Sra. Polanco) or the Main Office by Friday, December 9th. In preparing for the upcoming Key Club Spring Auction, it is time to begin collecting and making our gifts. All Key Club members are required to bring in one gift. It is a great opportunity to recycle those gifts that are not needed
or don’t fit. Don’t discard someone’s treasure! All items must be in new condition and clothing should be tagged, if possible. Perhaps you will come across a great purchase or want an opportunity to advertise a product you make or sell. Whatever you have and would like to donate, simply send those items to the HS office to Mrs. Knapp or Ms. Polanco in room #308. Help us make this a great event! The Key Club would like to thank our parents and students for the continued support in our projects and helping the world to be a better place, filled with caring people.
SEND OUR TROOPS SOME HOLIDAY CHEER
Key Club would love for you to join them in sending some holiday cheer to the brave men & women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. We would like to create some care packages specifically for the holidays. We need your help! Please donate whatever you can to support our efforts!
WISH LIST
Small Christmas Trees, mini light sets, mini ornaments and assorted decorations (can be purchased at the dollar store) Menorahs – no candles please (battery operated only) Stocking/Santa hats (can be purchased at the dollar store) Blank Holiday cards (for the troops to fill out and send home to their families) Small handheld games or puzzle games (i.e., Rubik cube, travel games, yo-yo’s etc..) DVD’s Socks & Boxers Cards and letters of support from you and your family and friends
OTHER MOST REQUESTED ITEMS BY THE TROOPS: Baby wipes, foot powder or foot spray, hand warmers/feet warmers, individual powdered drink mixes to put in water bottles, batteries (AAA, AA), pipe cleaners, Q-tips, snacks, gum, candy (no chocolate), personal hygiene products, writing paper and pen. Drop donation off in the Main office or room #308. If you are in Key Club, please give your name so that credit can be given. For more information, contact Sra. Polanco 732-899-1817 at the H.S. All items must be in by Friday, December 9th. If you know of someone currently serving or deployed, please get us your heroes’ address so we can send them a package.
POINT PLEASANT BEACH DRAMA CLUB
The High School Drama Club will be presenting the comedy The Matchmakers by Don Zolidis on Friday, December 9th and Saturday, December 10th at 7 P.M. at the F. Thomas Crawley Auditorium (Antrim).
After a lame homecoming date at Wendy’s and the dissolution of her parents’ marriage, Bree begins to think that she’s been cursed. When her mother declares that she’s going to marry her loathsome marriage counselor, she’s almost certain. When she starts falling for that marriage counselor’s geeky, awkward son, she’s convinced. The Matchmakers is a wild, romantic comedy, complete with a strange clown, blind dates, and a swordfight. Come join in the hilarity! Tickets will go on sale the week of November 28th. They will be available in room 514 after school and through the High School main office. Tickets can also be purchased at the door on the evenings
of the performances. Tickets are $6.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and seniors, and $2.00 for children K-6. Please come support the Drama Club in an evening of laughter and comedy.
NATIONAL HONOR
SOCIETY
The following members of the Senior Class in the Atlantic Chapter of the National Honor Society: Faith Ratshin, Erin O’Connell, Joshua Peterson, Rachel Gardner, Jessica Magno, Victoria Guzik, Jordan Pettinato, Christie Behot, Peter White, Maggie Loundy, Sarah Trabattoni, Robert Bartnichak, Sarah Shohfi, Elliot Tombs, Kyle Zusi, Christopher Janosko, Caroline Tell, Melanie Konidaris, Virginia Capriglione, Robert Hayes, Jessica Laird, Ingrid Nunn, Kelsey Mayhew, Alexa Kelbar, Daniel DePolo, Alexandra Ivey, Sonia Garcia, Carla Ardito, Erin Perna, Alexander Pappas, Katherine Kazaba, Kyle Ortman, Grace Butow, Alexis Connor, Sean Hanrahan, Brianne Barry, Brianna Feerst, Emily Watkins, Conor Laterza, Antonio Vergari, Kate Riley, Kyanna McCafferty, Christopher Petrides, Mark Fabian, Carmella Colagiovanni, Lauren Sharkey, Jessica DeCraene, Christian Martino, Lauren Hajisafari, Grace McGuigan, and Brooke Sambol are involved in various community service projects. This past week, members helped to set up the food pantry at St. Gregory’s for the Thanksgiving Basket distribution. We will be there working on Tuesday, November 22, 2011. The applications from the Junior class are in process now. They will be notified in the near future. New members will be inducted into the organization in February at a Candlelight Induction in the F. Thomas Crawley Auditorium located at the G. Harold Antrim Elementary School. The present senior members are actively involved with donating four cans per month to St. Gregory’s Pantry a All donations must be in school, unwrapped, by Friday, December 9th in Room 300 as well as helping to set up and distribute baskets for both Thanksgiving and the holiday season. They will also be collecting toys and clothes for the clothes and toy program at the pantry as well. Everyone in school is being asked to contribute to the toy and clothing program for children from birth to teenage years.
NEWS FROM THE NURSE
If your child has had immunizations recently, please notify the school nurse and give her the dates and the name of the physician who administered the immunizations so she can update your child’s health record.
DECEMBER HAPPENINGS December 1, 2011 Music Parents Meeting 7 P.M. Music Room
December 5, 2011 JV Sports Awards 7 P.M. High School Cafeteria
December 6, 2011 Varsity Sports Dinner 6 P.M. “The Mill” Spring Lake
December 8, 2011 PTO Meeting 7:00 P.M. Media Center
December 9th & 10th, 2011 Drama Club Play The Matchmakers 7:00 P.M. F. Thomas Crawley Auditorium (Antrim)
December 17, 2011 Holiday Semi-Formal Dance 7:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. Gym
December 22, 2011 Winter Music Concert 7:00 P.M. F. Thomas Crawley Auditorium Antrim
Dec. 24th - Dec. 31st Winter Recess School Closed Classes resume on Monday, January 2nd
PRINCIPAL’S P.S. Back in September, in the midst of running errands, I saw the first holiday displays of the season. It struck me odd that stores would push the holiday season upon its shoppers so early; being quick to judge, I figured that this was yet another corporate ploy to separate people from their hard-earned money sooner rather than later. Now that the holiday season is, indeed, upon us all, it makes sense to me to see holiday decorations and stores filled almost to bursting. The money that I’ve so carefully saved for gift buying is now rapidly vanishing, and my closet is filled with packages ready to be distributed to friends and family. But that’s ok . . . it’s December, not September. What doesn’t make sense to me, though, is how quickly time goes. It seems like my first sightings of Santa happened last week, not three months ago. The same is true with how quickly this school year is going. So much has taken place since September: the first marking period is over; students are well entrenched in their studies; some seniors have already received college acceptance letters. The list is endless. I hesitate saying that the older I get the faster time goes, but I just can’t help myself. I know I’m not alone with this feeling. Students I speak to (especially the seniors) always remark that they can’t believe how quickly their high school years go by. I’ve been in education long enough to see some of the students I knew as kindergartners now walking the halls as seniors! I can only imagine how quickly that same amount of time has passed for their parents. In this season of giving, I wish I could give everyone the gift that is so precious to me: the gift of time. However, time is not something bought nor is it something easily attainable. It is, rather, a fleeting moment of space, carved out for each and every one of us to do with what we will. We ourselves are responsible to make our own time. Even knowing this, sometimes I forget how precious time is and, inadvertently, take it for granted. I must remember to use my time wisely so that I never experience the regret that so often accompanies one of the saddest phrases I know: “If only I had taken the time to . . . “ Now is the perfect opportunity for me to wish you the joys of the season, a season filled with time to spend with those you love. Take time to enjoy yourself. Take time to do something you want to do. Take time to do nothing, if that’s what makes you happy. Time well spent won’t cost you a dime and just might be the perfect gift for you and those you love. Happy Holidays from my family to yours. Ms. Terri M. King, Ms. Terri M. King, Principal P.S. This month’s character trait is integrity. “Integrity is not a conditional word. It doesn’t blow in the wind or change with the weather. It is your inner image of yourself and if you look in there and see a man who won’t cheat, then you know he never will.”
POINT PLEASANT BEACH GARNET GULL BOOSTER MERCHANDISE FORM
Parent / Guardian ______________________________________
Address _____________________________________________
Phone# _________________ E-MAIL ______________________
Student Name _________________________ Grade__________
BEACH” UNDER ARMOUR TOTE BAG $20.00
BEACH UNDER ARMOUR BACK PACK $35.00 GULL HEAD CAR MAGNET $7.00
LONG SLEEVE PERFORMANCE SHIRT $30.00 GYM BAG $25.00
SHORT SLEEVE PERFORMANCE SHIRT BLACK OR RED
$28,00 SPIRIT TOWEL $10.00
YOUTH SHORT SLEEVE TEE (YOUTH) M,L $25.00 RED NYLON DRAWSTRING
SACK BAG
$10.00
SLEEVELESS TEE (S, M, L & XL)
BEACH GOLF SHIRT (RED) WITH GULL
PERFORMANCE SPORT SHIRT (red SHORT SLEEVE)
$20.00
$40.00
$20.00
BEACH THUNDERSTIX (NOISE MAKERS)
WATER/WIND REPELLENT FLEECE BLANKET
$5.00
$35.00
FLEECE PULL OVER (RED) $55.00 BEACH BANDANA
$8.00
GET INTO THE SPIRIT!! Return with check to ‘PPBHS BOOSTER ASSOCIATION’ PPB HS 700
Trenton Ave. PPB, NJ 08742. For more info please call Cindy DePolo @ 848-992-2162 or MaryGrace Kirsch 732-754-7397.
Return with check to ‘PPBHS BOOSTER ASSOCIATION’ PPB HS 700 Trenton Ave. Pt. Plsnt. Beach NJ 08742
POINT PLEASANT BEACH GARNET GULL BOOSTER REGISTRATION FORM
Parent / Guardian ______________________________________
Address _____________________________________________
Phone# _________________ E-MAIL ______________________
Student Name(s) _________________________ Grade________
________________________ Grade ________
Membership Fee: $15.00 per family. ( cash / check )
As a Booster I am willing to help with:
Football Snack bar Basketball 50/50 Sales
Track/ Baseball Snack Bar Soccer Snack Bar
Fund Raising Snack Bar Donations
Merchandise Sales
Your Booster Association works hard to provide scholarships to students, equipment and supplies to the teams, recognition awards and three Sports Banquets each year.
BOOSTERS…. Helping the Beach Build Leaders!
BOOSTER NEWS LETTER DECEMBER, 2011
As our Fall Sports program comes to an end, and we start gearing up for the Winter Sports program, below please find some highlights from our Fall Season. Girls Tennis – 2011 B-Central Divisional Champions 2011 Central Jersey Group 1 State Champions Overall Record: 16-5 Conference Record: 8-0 Won the Division with game against St. Rose on 10/21/11 – 5-0 victory. Won the Central Jersey Group 1 State Championship on 10/17/11 away against Highland Park – winning 3-2. 4th consecutive year as Central Jersey Group 1 State Champions. Boys Soccer – 2011 Central Jersey Group 1 State Champions Overall record: 13-7-1 Conference Record: 8-2 Won the Central Jersey Group 1 Sectional championship on 11/11/11 against Burlington City at Burlington City – score 1-0. Girls Cross Country – 2011 B-Central Public Divisional Champions Won the division on 10/4/11 against Keansburg at Holmdel Park. Third consecutive year winning the B-Central Public Divisional Championship. Overall record 4-1. Brianna Feerst won the Group 1 Central championship. Boys Cross Country – 1-5 overall record. Girls Volleyball- overall record 16-7 and conference record 10-2. Girls Soccer – Overall record 7-10 and conference record 1-5. Football – Overall record 7-3 and conference record 3-1. Qualified for the states for the first time since 2001. First winning season since 1997. The Winter Sports Awards Nights were held in early December at The Mill and the High School Cafeteria. Congratulations to all our award winning athletes. Thank you Mary Piccicacco for your hard work for the Varsity Dinner and Pat Doles for the awesome JV invitations. These evenings were not only enjoyable but memorable ones as well. There is still plenty of time to order Beach “SPIRIT WEAR” for the winter season. Please visit our website our BRAND NEW ON-LINE STORE FOR BEACH APPAREL!!! Please visit http://WWW.SNEAKERSPLUS.COM or see the attached flier. We are strongly encouraging everyone to join the Booster Association. It is a great way to get involved and show your children that you are interested in what is going on in our sports programs. It is only $15 per family to join!! You get a lot in return for a small investment! Please see attached flier for details.
We wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday and hope to see you at our next Booster meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 7:00pm!! P.S. Don’t forget to check our website www.ptbeach.com for up to date sports schedules. Nancy Henderson, Co-President (732-899-8164) Melissa Daley, Co-President (732-295-5985) Jerri Parlow, Treasurer (732-295-2233) Melaina Tighe, Secretary (732-899-4533)
Key Club
Our second season of service has just begun. Kindly remember that 30 hours of service are required to maintain club status. Please try to attend all the meetings. If you can’t attend a meeting, pick up an agenda from #308.
‘Tis the season to give! There are several projects and community service for our members. We need Holiday Carolers 12/3 & Santa Helpers 12/17 (sign up in room #308. Mitten Tree - Please help our children in this area have a happy holiday season. We are collecting toys, gift cards and new clothing for children and teens from ages 1-17. You will receive an hour of service for each gift you bring ($10=1 hour of service). You may drop the unwrapped item in a bag marked with your name in room # 308 (Sra. Polanco). All gifts are due by Friday, December 18th.
We are also collecting toys for St. Gregory’s Food Pantry. Please drop off unwrapped toys in room #308 by Monday, December 12th. We will also be collecting items for care packages for our troops. Please consult the flyer at end of the newsletter for a list of acceptable items. Items for our troops may be dropped off in room #308 (Sra. Polanco) or the Main Office by Friday, December 9th.
In preparing for the upcoming Key Club Spring Auction, it is time to begin collecting and making our gifts. All Key Club members are required to bring in one gift. It is a great opportunity to recycle those gifts that are not needed or don’t fit. Don’t discard someone’s treasure! All items must be in new condition and clothing should be tagged, if possible. Perhaps you will come across a great purchase or want an opportunity to advertise a product you make or sell. Whatever you have and would like to donate, simply send those items to the HS office to Mrs. Knapp or Ms. Polanco in room #308. Help us make this great event!
The Key Club would like to thank our parents and students for the continued support in our projects and helping the world to be a better place, filled with caring people.
SEND OUR TROOPS SOME HOLIDAY CHEER
Key Club would love for you to join them in sending some holiday cheer to the brave men & women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. We would like to create some care packages specifically for the holidays. We need your help! Please donate whatever you can to support!
WISH LIST
Small Christmas Trees, mini light sets, mini ornaments and assorted decorations (can be purchased at the dollar store)
Menorahs – no candles please (battery operated only) Stocking/Santa hats (can be purchased at the dollar store)
Blank Holiday cards (for the troops to fill out and send home to their families) Small handheld games or puzzle games (i.e., Rubik cube, travel games, yo-yo’s etc..)
DVD’s Socks & Boxers
Cards and letters of support from you and your family and friends
OTHER MOST REQUESTED ITEMS BY THE TROOPS: Baby wipes, foot powder or foot spray, hand warmers/feet warmers, individual powdered drink mixes to put in water bottles, batteries (AAA, AA), pipe cleaners, Q-tips, snacks, gum, candy (no chocolate), personal hygiene products, writing paper and pen. Drop donation off in the Main office or room #308. If you are in Key Club, please give your name so that credit can be given. For more information, contact Sra. Polanco 732-899-1817 at the H.S. All items must be in by Friday, December 9th. If you know of someone currently serving or deployed, please get us your heroes’ address so we can send them a package.
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