Spring Break is always an exciting time of year. It is a time to rest, unwind and refresh from the winter months. It is an opportunity to reflect on what has been accomplished so far this year but also to look forward with anticipation to the final "sprint" that is the end of the school year. When we return in April we will be gearing up for the Spring Sports Season, the spring musical, concerts, senior events, awards ceremonies and yes, end of year assessments like NJSLA and APs. The third marking period will be drawing to a close and the final marking period will begin. The break comes just at the right time so that students and staff alike can give it our all to finish out the year strong.

I'm not one for giving homework over the break but here are some recommendations for you to listen to for next week!

1) Rest and Relax! Catch up on sleep. Curl up with a good book. If the weather is nice, sit outside and enjoy the sunshine!

2) Spend time with family and friends! Take a day trip. Go out to dinner. Play board games. Do something that you may not normally get to do as a family during the busy weeks of a school year.

3) Practice self care/wellness. Go for a walk or run. If you are a gym person, get a good workout in. Maybe you enjoy yoga or meditation as a way of relaxing. Spend time focused on you if you can. I'm looking forward to doing some yardwork and things that don't require much deep thought! Maybe I might even get a few rounds of golf in!

4) Travel. If you are the type that likes to get up and go, taking a trip to the shore or a getaway spot that isn't too far might be the right thing for you. Either way, spend time doing what you love!

Enjoy the break and I look forward to hearing about your adventures when we return! Have a great spring break!

Thank you to Operation Smile and to Mrs. LaCognata and Mrs. Cartelli for putting on an awesome fashion show last night. A shout out to all of the seniors who participated!

Marking Period 3 ends on Friday, April 12th. Report Cards will be available on Friday, April 19th on Realtime.

Please read the attached letter for information regarding the schedule for NJSLA Testing for Grade 9 and 11 coming up at the end of April and through May.

The HSA is sponsoring a Spring Clothing Drive with all money going to student scholarships and HSA Events. Please check out the flyer below and clean out those closets!

Click on the link below for the Spring Sports Schedule. Scrimmages have started and golf has started league play! Come out to support the Golden Panthers!

https://www.nwjerseyac.com/public/genie/235/school/29/

If you have Instagram and are interested in following along to see where our seniors have committed to for college or beyond, follow them at pthsclassof2024

New York Yankee Raffle - The Association of Music Parents are sponsoring a New York Yankee Raffle officially beginning this coming Thursday!

There are three levels of prizes:

• First prize is an autographed Aaron Judge baseball with 4 tickets to a New York Yankees game ($1300 value)
• Second prize is an autographed Mariano Rivera baseball with 2 tickets to a New York Yankees game ($500 value)
• Third prize is an autographed Andy Pettitte baseball with 2 tickets to a New York Yankees game ($400 value)

Raffle tickets will be sold at $20 for one raffle or two for $30. The winning tickets will be pulled at the Music Department Beefsteak on April 20 (no need to be present to win!).

For tickets please reach out to Todd Steinberg 862 377 3563 or todd.steinberg@pthsbandparents.com

March 29th - SCHOOL CLOSED (Good Friday)

April 1st-5th - SPRING BREAK (SCHOOLS CLOSED)

April 8th - School Reopens

April 9th - Department Meetings

April 9th - Computer Honor Society Induction 6:00pm

April 12th - End of Marking Period 3

April 18th - Marking Period 3 Grades Due

April 23rd - Faculty Meeting

April 25th, 25th and 27th - SPRING MUSICAL at 7:00pm

All Grade 9 students will be taking the NJSLA Tests in Language Arts on the following dates:

• Tuesday - April 30th
• Wednesday - May 1st

All Grade 9 students will be taking the NJSLA tests in Mathematics and Grade 11 students will be taking the NJSLA tests in Science on the following dates:

• Tuesday - May 21st
• Wednesday - May 22nd

Students enrolled in AP Courses will be taking AP Exams starting on May 6th. Click on the link below for the exam schedule.

Email: attendance@pequannock.org
Website: www.pequannock.org
Location: 85 Sunset Road, Pompton Plains, NJ, USA
Phone: (973) 616-6000