Panther Weekly

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Parkview TSA are State Champions once again. Our TSA Chapter was 1st out of 100+ schools in last week's State Leadership Conference. Placing top 3 in numerous competitions, such as Architectural Design, Robotics, Systems Control and Cybersecurity. Congratulations to Parkview TSA members for winning 3 years in a row!

On March 13th and 14th, 2024, our concert bands performed in their annual Large Group Performance Evaluation hosted at Parkview High School. Our students not only performed amazing concerts, but they also hosted a fantastic event for all the students in the district to present their evaluation concerts!

The bands earned the following ratings:

Wind Ensemble: Straight Superior Ratings.

Wind Symphony: Straight Superior Ratings.

Concert Band: Straight Excellent Ratings on stage and a Superior in sight reading.

Congratulations to our students! We hope to see you all in our spring concerts on April 30th and May 2nd!

The National Honor Society committee carefully assessed all new member applications last week and welcomed 51 new members for the 2024-2025 school year. Congratulations to these outstanding juniors who demonstrate exceptional leadership, service, academics, and character. For the complete list of new members, please click here.

On Friday, March 15th, Parkview Track and Field hosted the 15th Annual Porter Steel Inc. Big Orange Relays. Out of the seven participating teams in this all relay meet, the Panther Girls clinched 1st place overall, with the boys taking 2nd place. Here are some of the standout performers from the event:

Girls 4x100 Shuttle Hurdle Relay - 1st place, Team A: Jocelyn Giles, Kemora Glenn, Kayden Campbell, Jade Toombs

Boys 4x110 Shuttle Hurdle Relay - 2nd place, Team A: Diego Suarez, Tumaini Gicheru, Jaiden Glover, Desmond Henderson

Girls 4x200 Meter Relay - 2nd Place, Team A: Daniyah Clarke, Kennedy Baker, Jocelyn Giles, Jade Toombs

Boys 4x200 Meter Relay - 1st Place, Team A: Brian Stokes, Terrence Curtis, Bryce Coulson, Sean Ferguson

Girls 4x1600 Meter Relay - 3rd Place, Team A: Sessen Mahari, Anna Woods, Abigail Bold, Hiyab Gebreyohannes

Boys 4x1600 Meter Relay - 4th Place, Team A: Kaleb Tesfaye, Solomon Mussie, Abel Bizu, Quin White

Girls 4x800 Meter Relay - 2nd Place, Team A: Abigail Bold, Hiyab Gebreyohannes, Anna Woods,Yesica Garcia

Boys 4x800 Meter Relay - 3rd Place, Team A: Kaleb Tesfaye, Solomon Mussie, Gabe Mares, Quin White

Girls 4x100 Meter Relay - 4th Place, Team A: Kemora Glenn, Jocelyn Giles, Sarah Claire Hall, Eliana Brinson

Boys 4x100 Meter Relay - 3rd Place, Team A: Brian Stokes, Sean Ferguson, Bryce Coulson, Terrence Curtis

Girls 4x400 Meter Relay - 4th Place, Team A: Jade Toombs, Sessen Mahari, Daniyah Clarke, Kemora Glenn

Girls Shot Put - 2nd Place, Maya Lee

Boys Shot Put - 1st Place, Khyair Spain

Girls Pole Vault - 1st Place, Piper Atwood - 4th Place, Daryn Ford & Kaden Campbell

Boys Pole Vault - 4th Place, Liam Ellison

Please Click here to see the full list of results

The teams will compete at the Gwinnett County Championships on March 23-25

On Tuesday, March 19 the Panthers traveled to George Walton Academy to compete in the George Walton Academy FAT #3. Both the girls and boys teams came out on top over the other 5 schools. Please Click Here to see the full list of results.

Thursday, March 21 Parkview hosted the Whitley Freshmen Showcase, an all-freshman meet in the Big Orange Jungle. The Parkview athletes had a great night with the ladies finishing 2nd overall and the boys surging to 1st and winning the championship. The boys also swept all relays—sprint and distance.

Please Click Here to see the full list of results.

Our JV girls soccer team secured a remarkable victory against the Grayson Rams, triumphing 5-0 on March 18th! Freshman Itzel Flores Garcia emerged as the top scorer, with additional goals from freshman Abby Tzintzun, and juniors Gianna Chambry and Olivia Barcenas. The winning streak continued as the JV girls conquered the Dacula Falcons on March 20th with a score of 5-0! The freshmen Abby Tzintzun showcased two incredible goals from the 30-yard line, alongside contributions from Itzel Flores Garcia and Helena Bizu. Their exceptional teamwork was evident on the scoreboard.

The varsity boys soccer team, led by a stingy defensive back line of goalkeeper Carmine Jacoby, Hernan Valenciano, Byron Agueda, Jack Joyce, Edwin Rios-Zapata, and Jalen Waithe, stymied every attack by the 7th-ranked Archer Tigers last night in the Big Orange Jungle. The lone goal of the game came off a perfectly executed set piece from Conor McCormick on assists from Simon McDonald and Hernan Valenciano. The win moves the Panthers into a playoff position with three region games remaining on the season.

- Coach Klinect

Girls Lacrosse's game last night (March 19) was a big win

It left the team with a giant excited grin

Three players with many goals in the game

Kaitlyn Oliver, Sophia Berryman, Sam Bauman with the fame.

Mackenzie Crowder assisted the most

Triplets, Ryan, Emory, and Sydney Rucker impressed from coast to coast.

Candace Elkins with strong defensive play

Dayanara Enriquez and Emily Atkins transitioned the ball away.

Next game is Thursday against GAC

We will bring the competition up to the next degree.

-Coach Schenkel

Congratulations to the Varsity tennis teams on their impressive 4-1 victory against Collins Hill yesterday. The following Panther players secured wins: Brooke Saye, Kushika Pejavara, Michelle Harcourt, Juliana Tao, Abigail Demissie, Taylor Goodwin, David Hronek, Trace Wood, Noah Padtha, CJ Jones, Nico Williams and Xavier Osei.

Parkview Performing Arts Proudly Presents - A Trip to the Moon by Tracy Wells! We will only have TWO performances on Wednesday March 27th. The first show at 3pm and the second show at 7:30pm. For Ticket information go to GoFan. See you at the Show!

Parkview Football is forming the On the Grid - Gridiron Team for the Parkview Football concession stand. This allows student to gain volunteer hours where they will:

• Volunteer for the Parkview Football Games
• Serve concession stand food & drinks
• Earn community service hours
• Earn a Parkview Letter

Mandatory Meeting Tuesday, 4/16/24 in

Room 3.175 after school

See Mrs. Everson (3.168) or Mrs. Reynolds (3.175) for more information

Officer Applications are now open! The available positions for next year are: President, Vice-President, VP of Marketing, VP of Hospitality, VP of Competitive Events, Secretary, and Committee Chairs. If interested, stop by Mrs. Henson’s classroom to pick up an application. Applications are due by March 28th and interviews will be conducted after Spring Break. So be on the lookout for a link sent out for interview times. If you have any questions feel free to contact any of our officers or Mrs. Henson.

A special shoutout to all who participated in our strawberry fundraiser! Due to the help of you guys, the fundraiser was a huge success! A special thank you to Sanjeena Shrestha who sold the most strawberry flats!

Congratulations to all of our Senior honor cord recipients! We had 17 senior members turn in their point sheets to get their honor cords ready for graduation! A reminder for all underclassmen to turn in their point sheets before Spring Break to gain recognition at the end-of-the-year year banquet.

Also, thank you to everyone who attended our March meeting/social!

-Mrs. Henson

Join us for our Annual Latino Night on March 28th in the PHS Theater Lobby at 6:30PM. Learn about topics relating to, credits, discipline, family support and more. Special guests include the Parkview Band, the Parkview Mariachi Group and representatives from the MCJROTC.

Due to the possible delays with FAFSA, students who may be eligible for the HOPE or Zell Miller scholarship are encouraged to complete the GSFAPP (Georgia Student Finance Application) on GAFutures.org. Students can complete the GSFAPP in addition to the FAFSA.

From the PHS College & Career Center:

2024–2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now open!

2024–25 FAFSA® Help | Federal Student Aid

· The FAFSA application and websites are experiencing delays that might affect your student completing the process. Please be patient, You are not alone!

· The FAFSA application is a federal application and GPCS school personnel cannot assist at this time.

· Certain colleges and universities may accept the CSS Profile to start your student internal financial packet. Please check there first!

· HOPE/Zell Miller eligible students have a secondary option to complete the GSFAPP (complete application once =10 year coverage) while you wait for the FAFSA application to be fully functional.

PHS Financial Aid Events and Support will resume in Mid-March 2024.

Does your student need to free up his or her schedule to allow for band, theater, chorus, orchestra, or athletics? If you answered yes, then you should consider allowing your student to take Health and Personal Fitness (PE) during the summer of 2023 through the Parkview Community School located at Parkview High School.

Course Details

• Class dates: Monday - Thursday, May 29 - June 27
• Registration opens: March 1
• Registration deadline: Monday, May 20
• $250 per class (Health + PE = $500)
• These courses are virtual/online courses.
• A computer with a camera is required.
• Must have access to a fitness app.
• Must record physical activity.
• Please carefully review the complete course details in the registration packet.

To sign up, please complete the registration packet, and bring your form to the Community School. You can also complete it digitally and email it to the Parkview Community School.

Current GCPS students can pay for the course(s) online at MyPaymentsPlus (under the Community School heading). Be sure to select Parkview HS and NOT GOC.

If you are not currently attending a GCPS school but will attend Parkview in August, you may pay for these courses in person via cash, money order, or credit card at the Community School office.

Questions? Contact the Community School at 770-806-3796 or Parkview.Community.School@gcpsk12.org.

• Students who are fasting for Ramadan may request a pass from an AP office to go to the Media Center during lunch for the duration of Ramadan.

• You must have the pass and be on our list.

• You must sign in and remain in the Media Center for the entire lunch period.

• You must be quietly reading or doing work (not socializing).

Thursday, March 28th from 6-7:30pm inside the Parkview Media Center there will be live student performances, snacks and hot chocolate. Students can sign up to perform, poetry, skits, monologues, stand-up, songs and more! Apply through March 22nd by clicking here or scanning the QR Code.

The Book Mobile 5K raises funds to put books in kids' hands. Our goal is to promote the love of reading for all. Join us for a fantastic morning full of music, door prizes, awards, snacks and of course, the run. Chick-fil-A will sell biscuits and juice at the 5K for $4 with proceeds benefitting the Book Mobile program. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome!

Check out the links to learn all about these trips- costs, excursions, itineraries & more! Sign up today to reserve your spot & lock in the price!

2025: Japan

www.eftours.com/2527969SP

2026: Italy, Greece, & the Greek Isles

www.eftours.com/2623812ST

2027: South Africa

www.eftours.com/2744276uz

See Mrs. Campbell in the Media Center with questions.

On Monday, March 25th all students enrolled in a 10th grade Language Arts class will take Gwinnett Writes.

Gwinnett Writes is administered once a year during third quarter as a language arts assessment. For the test, students will write an informative or argumentative response to a Language Arts, Science, or Social Studies topic. The choice of topic will be made by the student prior to starting the test.

Students will take the Gwinnett Writes on Monday, March 25th using their GCPS

Gwinnett Writes will be given online. Student must bring their GCPS issued Chromebook (charged) and their charger.

If taking Gwinnett Writes, please be sure to arrive to school on time.

7:15 AM – 10:10 AM - Gwinnett Writes Testing Block (2nd period)

Resume Normal Bell Schedule at 10:10 AM

4th Period: 10:17 AM – 11:10 AM

• 4A - 10:10 AM – 10:38 AM
• 4B - 10:43 AM – 11:10 AM

5th Period: 11:17 AM – 12:10 PM

• 5A - 11:10 AM – 11:38 AM
• 5B - 11:43 AM - 12:10 PM

6th Period: 12:17 PM – 1:10 PM

• 6A - 12:10 PM – 12:38 PM
• 6B - 12:43 PM – 1:10 PM

7th Period: 1:17 PM - 2:10 PM

On Tuesday, March 26th all 11th grade students will take the SAT. Scores from the SAT give insights into each student’s academic strengths, along with areas they can work on while still in high school.

This spring the SAT will be administered in a new digital format that will provide an overall easier testing experience for students. Students will take the SAT on Tuesday, March 26th using their GCPS issued Chromebook.

Student must bring their Chromebook (charged) and a charger.

If taking the SAT, please be sure to arrive to school on time.

7:15 AM – 10:45 AM - SAT Testing Block (3rd period)

4th Period: 10:51 AM – 11:40AM

• 4A - 10:51 AM – 11:13 AM

• 4B - 11:18 AM – 11:40 AM

5th Period: 11:46 AM – 12:35 PM

• 5A - 11:46 AM – 12:08 PM
• 5B - 12:13 PM - 12:35 PM

6th Period: 12:41 PM – 1:30 PM

• 6A - 12:41 PM – 1:03 PM
• 6B - 1:08 PM – 1:30 PM

7th Period: 1:36 PM - 2:10 PM

Click here for information on Assessment dates.

Please click here for more information about the safety at crosswalks on Cole Road.

To park on campus you must have already purchased a parking pass, have your vehicle registered with the school, and have your parking sticker visible in your car window. If you don't have a parking pass, you should not be parking on campus, you will be subject to being ticketed or towed.

Unfortunately at this time, there are no parking spots available.

Please remember YOU are responsible for your attendance.

Please remember that a student can not be checked out after 1:30 PM. If you have an appointment please plan accordingly. The best practice for checking out a student is to have the student bring a note to the Attendance Office before school so they can be given a pass to check out. This cuts down on class interruptions and students can swing by the attendance office to complete the check out process and meet you at your car.

Did You Know?

The Attendance Office is where you can pick up your ADAP certificate(if you took PE/Health in person at Parkview) and your Certificate of Enrollment after you order them on MyPaymentsPlus.

Are you a senior that needs to apply to college? You are encouraged to sign up to attend our March Madness Apply to College events. The College and Career Center will provide students the opportunity to receive instant decision on the day of Apply to College events.

You must register for this event by scanning the QR codes around the school or clicking here.

Join us on March 21st in the Parkview Cafeteria from 4:30pm-6:30pm.

Pre-Registration is Required. Click here to register.
Click here to view other scheduled PROBE fairs

Click here for College Fair information!

College & Career Center: Book Appointments

For college visits, scholarships & workshops & more: College & Career Calendar

Testing Fee Waivers: Testing Fee Waiver Request

To be eligible to participate in the 2024-2025 school year, students must attend one of the MANDATORY information sessions in February & March during their advisement/lunch period.

• March 27 - Lab C-131 during all lunch/advisement (4th, 5th, 6th) - This is the LAST Session

The advisement/lunch sessions will take the entire lunch & advisement period, so please bring your lunch with you to the session.

Each student is assigned a specific counselor. Please see our website to learn about your counselor.

Please click here for information on scheduling an appointment.

Students can schedule an appointment online with their counselor by following this link.

Parkview students, do you need help in Language Arts, Math or Science? Please click on the link below for a schedule of times and locations where you can get help from teachers and peers.

Academic Resources

*Please note that times and dates of athletic events are subject to change. Please check the Parkview Athletics calendar on the Parkview website for updates. Students, please check with your club sponsor with questions about meeting times and locations.

Parkview school calendar

March 23 & 25

Track & Field @ 8:30am

Location: PHS Stadium

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 25

10th Grade Only - Gwinnett Writes -7:15am - 10:10am

Location: 10th Graders, check your eclass for your testing location - All other students report to their 2nd period classrooms

March 25

Girls @ 3:00pm

Location: Country Club of Gwinnett, 3254 Clubside View Ct SW, Snellville, GA 30039

March 25

JV Baseball @ 5:30pm

Location: PHS Baseball Stadium

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 25

Girls Varsity @ 5:30pm

Boys Varsity @ 7:30 pm

Location: Grayson HS, 50 Hope Hollow Rd, Loganville, GA 30052

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 25

Varsity Baseball @ 5:55pm

Location: Newton County HS, 1 Ram Way, Covington, GA 30014

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 26

11th Grade Only - SAT Day -7:15am - 10:45am

Location: 11th Graders, check your eclass for your testing location - All other students report to their 3rd period classrooms

March 26

Girls and Boys @ 3:00pm

Location: Smoke Rise Country Club, 4900 Chedworth Dr., Stone Mountain, GA 30087

March 26

Varsity Baseball @ 4:30pm/7:00pm

Location: North Gwinnett HS, 20 Level Creek Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 27

A Trip to the Moon, by Tracy Wells @ 3:00pm & 7:30pm

Location: PHS Theater

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 27

Varsity Baseball @ 6:00pm

Location: PHS Baseball Field

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 27

Varsity Boys @ 5:00pm

Location: Lanier HS, 918 Buford Hwy NE, Sugar Hill, GA 30518

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 27

Girls JV @ 5:30pm

Boys JV @ 7:00 pm

Location: Archer HS, 2255 New Hope Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30045

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 27

Girls and Boys @ 3:00pm

Location: Smoke Rise Country Club, 4900 Chedworth Dr., Stone Mountain, GA 30087

March 28

Track & Field @ 3:00pm

Location: PHS Stadium

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 28

Girls and Boys @ 3:00pm

Location: Cedar Lake Golf Club, 5720 S Sharon Church Rd, Loganville, GA 30052

March 28

Freshman Baseball @ 4:30pm/7:00pm

Location: PHS Baseball Field

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 28

Latino Night @ 6:30PM

Location: PHS Theater Lobby

March 28

National English Honor Society Coffee House @ 6pm-7:30

Location: PHS Media Center

March 29

All DE Paperwork must be turned in

Location: PHS Counseling office - Turn in to Ms. Salo

March 29

Varsity Baseball

Location: Newton County HS, 1 Ram Way, Covington, GA 30014

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 30

Freshman Baseball @ 11:00am

Location: Loganville HS, 100 Trident Trail, Loganville, GA 30052

Tickets on GoFan.co

April 1-5

Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

Enjoy your break

Yearbook prices increased to $99 on January 27th. It is available on Jostens.com or MyPaymentsPlus. Books are selling fast, so secure your copy today!

Yearbooks can be purchased on MyPaymentsPlus or Jostens.com

Location: Delta Flight Museum, 1060 Delta Blvd, Atlanta, Georgia 30354

​Time: April 13, 7:30pm to 11pm. You will not be allowed to enter prior to 7:30pm and all students and their dates must leave at 11pm. Please be sure that you have transportation to pick you up no later than 11pm.

Parking: More information will be shared closer to the date of the event.

Tickets / IDs: There are no official tickets for prom. Your name will be on a list at the front door. The list is made from those students that purchased tickets through GoFan. All students and their dates must show a picture ID to enter. You may use your driver's license, your school ID, or the StudentVue App. You cannot enter the prom without an ID. Guests must also enter with the Parkview student that purchased the date ticket.

Tickets can be purchased at GoFan.co. - Every person must have a ticket.

• February 1, 2024 thru March 31, 2024 = $85
• April 1, 2024 thru April 12, 2024 = $100

Desserts and beverages will be served free of charge throughout the evening.

All GCPS and CDC current guidelines will be followed concerning masks.

Please email Amy.farrow@gcpsk12.org with any questions concerning prom.

Our Guide to Graduation Packet is now available on a Smore! Please Click here to view all of the information about events leading up to graduation and information about the graduation ceremony.

Click here for all of the Senior information: https://www.gcpsk12.org/parkviewseniors

Click here to pay Senior Dues (order your cap and gown)

Seniors you can book your Senior Portrait Session at cady.com. The deadline to appear in the yearbook has passed.

To order the official Graduation Announcements from Scholastic Images, click here!

Do you need spirit wear? Shop our store and show your school spirit!

LIMITED SPOTS! ORDER BY 3/24!

Let us be your Easter Bunny! Surprise your kids with a yard full of prefilled eggs for Easter!

• Eggs will be delivered to your house by our "bunnies" on Easter weekend.
• Delivery limited to Parkview School District.
• Choose to be egged March 29th or 30th after dark.

30 EGGS - $30

50 EGGS - $45

100 EGGS - $90

Order & Pay through Google Form by March 24th

Order form link - http://tinyurl.com/eggmyyardparkview or scan QR code

The Georgia Swarm professional lacrosse team is hosting “School Spirit Night” on Sunday, March 24th at Gas South Arena. The goal of this game night is to help our athletic department raise money while hosting our students and their families for a fun night of pro indoor lacrosse action. Each $20 ticket purchased through this offer (see below) will have $10 that goes back to your fundraising efforts.

Link for fundraising tickets:

https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/parkviewschoolcluster

Support the Parkview High School Athletic Dept on March 24!

3/24/24 @ 5:30 PM - Parkview School Cluster

Thanks to the Gwinnett Sports Commission, the top fundraising GCPS high schools will receive the following additional funds:

1st place - $2,000

2nd place - $1,000

3rd thru 6th place - $500 each

Who: Saskatchewan Rush at Georgia Swarm (professional indoor lacrosse – National Lacrosse League)

What: School Spirit Night Fundraiser for GCPS High School Athletic Departments

Where: Gas South Arena in Duluth

When: Sunday, March 24 at 5:30 PM

When you get tickets, please put Parkview as your school! This way we get a higher chance to win!

Please reach out Coach Schenkel with questions.

Ms. Reyes, our Parent Liaison, our ESOL students, and the ESOL club have been working on a Care Closet and Pantry that will soon be available to our Panthers in need. Ms. Reyes has put together a wonderful list of items needed and our ESOL club and students have prepared collection boxes around the school for these items!

Please consider looking at home for any items on our list for the pantry. Boxes can be found in the following places:

1. 3DE office
2. G building - Tolmich's room
3. E/F/J Building - Clinic and Dr. Edward's office
4. Main Office
5. Media Center
6. A Building - Counseling office and Mrs. Queen's office