September 2016

Congratulations goes out to our very own Bradlee Wharton for being selected for the Mayor's Recognition Award at the September Payson City Council Meeting! Bradlee is an 8th grader who possesses many great qualities. Math teacher Mr. Smith says of Bradlee, "Brad is a hard working self motivated student. he is always willing to help others, and has a positive attitude. I have enjoyed having Brad in my class , and look forward to working with him this school year. Great Job on receiving the Mayor's Award!"

PJHS Parents and Students,

GRIZZLY GROWLS

Attendance Tip

• If your child is absent, work with the teacher to make sure she or he has an opportunity to learn and make up for the academics missed.

PJHS has a rich tradition of badminton. Our first tournament will be September 28th.

-- BEFORE SCHOOL -- PJHS DOUBLES --

Get a partner and sign up with Mr. Archer (eric.archer [at] nebo.edu). Girls, boys, or mixed doubles!

Warm up/seeding start at 5:30 am, games start at 6.  Rackets and birds will be available.

Payson Junior High School offers 2 hikes a year, the Loafer Mountain hike in the Fall and the Big Tree hike in the Spring.  These are great outdoor activities that all students are welcome to attend.  Students that haven’t hiked with the school before need to qualify by passing a physical and written test.  The Loafer Mountain hike is a 12-mile round trip with a beautiful view of Utah Valley.  

PJHS Parents and Students,

GRIZZLY GROWLS

Attendance Tip

Reach out for help if you are experiencing tough times (e.g. transportation, unstable housing, loss of a job, health problems) that make it difficult to get your child to school. Other parents, your child’s teacher, principal, social worker, school nurse, afterschool providers or community agencies can help you problem solve or connect you to a needed resource.

On Labor Day Payson FFA members participated in the Onion Days parade and organized a petting zoo for citizens in the community.  FFA members gathered; goats, chickens, miniature horses, cows, and sheep for the Children's Carnival held at the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Center.  We had a lot of fun serving the youth and families in our community and are looking forward to doing it again next year. 

PJHS Parents and Students,

GRIZZLY GROWLS

Attendance Tip

Come up with back up plans for who to turn to (another family member, a neighbor or fellow parents) to help you get your child to school if something comes up (e.g. another child gets sick, your car breaks down, etc.).

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