PB Weekly
Access the February Calendar here.
We are working to plan activities to celebrate Black History Month. If you or someone you know would like to participate in some way, please reach out to Ms. Williams-blijd or Ms. Tomas.
Please support our PTSA for PB by going to Roy Rogers in Burtonsville February 3rd from 5pm-8pm. 25% of the proceeds will support PB. Share this opportunity with others too! Flier HERE
Greetings Panther Nation!!
Championship Season is here! 🐾
Congrats to:
Wrestling…. The team finished in 4th place (highest finish) at the 10th Annual Panther Invitational Wrestling Tournament! Many thanks to Jack Warner, Steve Bettinger, Rick Smith and our AMAZING Booster Parents for organizing and outstanding event!
Indoor Track… .Boys team finished 2nd at the County Championships; Girls finished 7th. Kudos to County Champs… Jacob Martin, Ruth Ayuk Takor, Shiloh Bryant Serrano, boys 4x4 team of (Ayo, Joseph, Jacob, and Kemarly)
Poms… The Pantherettes placed 1st in the D3 competition at the Springbrook Invitational! 🔥
Swim & Dive… Showed up and showed out defeating Kennedy (boys) (girls tied) on Senior Night at the Pool!
Quick Glance Ahead: (Reference the attached flyers for updates regarding what’s happening this week!)
Bocce Division II Championships Saturday @ 10am at PAINT BRANCH (it's free)😊
Poms County Championships: Saturday @ 10am at Blair…. Use this link for tickets… https://gofan.co/p/681D0A980121ECE52F08700D080846F6
(MPSSAA passes only will be accepted)Swim & Dive Division IV Championships Saturday @ 7 :30am @ MLK Swim Center
**The marking period/semester ends on Jan. 28…. Please check in with your athletes to confirm final grades for 2nd quarter to determine eligibility….
**Student-athlete/Parent Behavior at Basketball contests….….We've noticed an increase in undesirable behaviors including parents making their way on to the court and into restricted areas. When attending home and away contests let's continue to support our Panthers making sure we represent Paint Branch High School and the athletics department in the highest caliber! We all have engaged in a little banter… harmless trash talk…that's ok!!! Abusive comments to players, coaches, officials and other staff are not in line with our expectations and will not be tolerated. We appreciate your support!
**Basketball contest reminders:
-Outside food and drink are not permitted (even water)
-Large bags/book bags are not permitted (even diaper bags)
-Media will have to email the AD by noon the day of the contest to request sideline access.
**Registration will open for Spring sports on Jan. 27th at noon in Synergy! Sign up ASAP! 😊
Please use the attached flyer when ordering so that PB Athletics will receive a percentage of the $$! All raised money is earmarked for the end of year varsity awards banquet… the goal is to enhance the awards night experience for our Panthers.
Six students visited Paint Branch from Ghana this past week as to experience high school in the US as part of the Gapbuster Program.
A special thank you to Zunaira Shahbaz, Gwyneth Ohl, Maraki Ayele, Breanna Marty, Christian Campos, Jessica Frimpong-Debrah, Efratha Tewodros, and all students who volunteered to have them shadow their classes and welcomed them to PB.
A note from one of the visiting students:
During my visit to this noble school, I was particularly struck by your innovative approach to project-based learning in all the classes, especially the gym class, Mathematics class and Physics class. Seeing students actively engaged in hands-on experiments and collaborating to present their findings fostered a deeper understanding of the materials, which is something I would like to incorporate into my own teaching and learning practice wherever I will go. Thanks for setting a good example for me. After one week visiting Paint Branch High School, I was deeply impressed by every teacher and student. I wanted to use this opportunity to thank the principal and all staff members in this school. Your kindness and humbleness has taught me something important: it's not just the place, but the people who make moments unforgettable. I am so grateful to everyone at Paint Branch High School, especially the principal , I truly appreciate your generosity and hospitality. Your thoughtfulness and warmth has made this visit unforgettable and I am so grateful to have shared such a special time with your and your students. Thank you so much for opening your school and hearts for us.
With endless gratitude, Josephine Mintaa, a brilliant student from gapbuster.
