Week 14: 11/11 - 11/15

As we prepare for the final week before Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment, on behalf of our entire staff, to thank you for your involvement, your dedication to staying informed about everything taking place at PHS, and for taking the time to read each of these newsletters. Your partnership and engagement are invaluable to our school community, and we are truly grateful for the trust you place in us to support your child’s education. Wishing you and your family a joyful and restful Thanksgiving!

PTA will be providing a Holiday Soup Bar to show appreciation to our teachers and staff on Tuesday, December 17th. PTA is asking for donations to help provide a hearty lunch for this day. You can sign up at this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EA8AF28A3FFCF8-52884654-phsholiday

Please refer to Sign Up Genius link for more information. Items can be dropped off Tuesday, December 17th by 10am (9am if need to be warmed).

Thank you,

PHS PTA

We have so much to celebrate this week as our students continue to excel both on and off the field!

• Band: A huge congratulations to our PHS Band, who competed at the State Marching Contest in San Antonio on Monday! They advanced to the Finals and earned an incredible 8th place finish. We are so proud of their dedication, talent, and hard work. Way to represent Pearland with pride!

• Volleyball: Our Lady O’s Volleyball Team had an outstanding season, advancing to the third round of playoffs. They played great on Monday night in a tough match against Fulshear. While the season ended there, we are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and can’t wait to see what they’ll achieve next year.

• Football: The Oilers Football Team delivered a dominant performance against Fort Bend Travis on Friday night, earning their spot in the second round of playoffs! They’ll face Atascocita this Friday at 7:00 PM in Atascocita. Let’s show up and cheer them on as they continue their playoff journey!

• Academic Decathlon: A huge shoutout to our Academic Decathlon Team, who took 1st place at the Friendswood Invitational, beating out 14 other teams! On top of that incredible team accomplishment, an astounding 71 students earned individual medals. This is an extraordinary achievement, and we are so proud of their hard work and dedication to academic excellence.

• Welding Team: Congratulations to our Welding Team, who competed in the Tiger Tough Welding Build-Off in Rockdale on Wednesday and earned an impressive 3rd place overall against teams from across the state. Fantastic work by the entire team!

Thank you to all our students, coaches, sponsors, and parents for making these achievements possible. Go Oilers!

The last fall online Dual Enrollment Information session will be held November 19th at 6pm. Students and parents are invited to learn more information about Dual Credit courses and how students can begin taking college courses in high school. Visit the ACC Dual Enrollment website for the attendance link https://www.alvincollege.edu/dualenrollment/ or scan the QR code on the attached flyer.

More sessions will be held in the spring and the session recording will be available on the ACC Dual Enrollment website if you are unable to attend.

See Ms. Maartens in the college and career center or email her at cmaartens@alvincollege.edu if you have any questions about Dual Enrollment.

Students can access library eBooks and audiobooks any time, even during the holidays when the library is closed! Handouts are available in the PHS Library Canvas Course.

Sora

Sora is an eBook, audiobook, and digital magazine lending platform. Most books are available for checkout to one student at a time.

To access Sora, download the free Sora app to your device, or go to https://soraapp.com.

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• Library Card = 6-digit Student ID number
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Comics Plus

Comics Plus offers access to comics and manga titles. Books are always available with no wait list or checkout limits.

To access Comics Plus, download the free Comics Plus app to your device, or go to https://pearlandhighschooltx.librarypass.com/

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• Username = 6-digit student ID number
• Password = pearlandisd

There are only a few weeks left to get your 2024-2025 yearbook at the current price.

Please see below for how to order and the year's pricing breakdown. Please note that we will receive the books in late July/early Aug. to allow us to place the entire year, including graduation and baseball/softball state runs, in the yearbook.

The 2024-2025 Yearbooks and Student Recognition/Dedication Ads are on sale now at https://www.jostens.com/.

Yearbook Prices for the Year

October 1 - December 31 - $95

Spring Semester and/or Sold Out - $100

Student Recognition/Dedication Ad Prices for the Year:

Full Page - $400

Half Page - $200

Quarter Page - $110

Eighth Page - $65

Skyward Orders: To order your Yearbook through Skyward, click here.

Ship to Home: Shipping your yearbook straight to your home is still available. Due to shipping costs, it will now be available for $15.

Protection Plan: Josten's offers a Protection Plan for your yearbook for $8.99. "If your yearbook is lost, stolen or damaged during your lifetime, you can get a replacement for a reduced reprint charge." If you would like to take part in this offer, please visit Jostens.com to purchase your yearbook.

Donate A Yearbook: Josten’s offers parents and/or organizations to donate a yearbook to someone. Please type DONATE in the first and last name spaces then choose “other” for grade.

We’re excited to announce that this spring, we will be offering all juniors the chance to take the SAT right here at school – for free! I wanted to share this with you early so that you can make any necessary arrangements, and to help you avoid paying for an SAT that we’ll be providing at no cost.

The SAT is valuable for all students, not just those who know they’re college-bound. Scoring well on the SAT can demonstrate college readiness and may allow students to skip certain entry-level courses once they’re in college. Even for students who aren’t yet sure about their post-high school plans, taking the SAT can be a confidence boost, reminding them that they are capable of success in higher education.

Additionally, the SAT is an important part of our state accountability score, which reflects how well our campus prepares students for their futures. With our students' best efforts, we aim to showcase Pearland High School as the A+ campus we know it is! Every score helps to keep our local tax dollars here in Pearland rather than being sent to Austin, so your support in preparing our students is invaluable.

Please encourage your student to take advantage of this opportunity. More details will follow, but in the meantime, feel free to reach out with any questions!

Get ready to celebrate Generation Texas Week! From November 18-22, join us in showing school spirit and thinking about your future. Each day will have a fun theme to participate in:

• Monday: College Spirit – Wear a college shirt or colors to show your future aspirations!
• Tuesday: Financial Plan Day – Wear green, sparkle, or anything that glitters!
• Wednesday: Switcheroo Day – Students dress like teachers, and teachers dress like students.
• Thursday: Your Future is Bright – Shine in bright or neon clothing.
• Friday: : Hats Off to College – Sport a hat and a school spirit shirt.

Follow the PHS Counselors on Facebook and Instagram (@pearlandhs_counselors) for updates and photos throughout the week. Don’t miss out on the fun!

If you missed the October edition of Counselor Connection, don’t forget to check it out! It’s packed with lots of awesome information, resources, and updates. Catch up on everything here: October Counselor Connection.