IBSF Events

STUDENT RELATED EVENTS

Freshman Orientation (Thursday, August 18 8:30-10:00am, PHS Auditorium):

Chair: Laura Pistey (mnlpistey@cox.net)

IBSF has a table located in the auditorium lobby with membership and volunteer forms, T-shirts for sale and IBSF members to provide information to new parents and students.

Freshman Mixer (Thursday, Aug. 18 6:00 pm-9:00 pm in the PHS Cafeteria):

Chairs:  Debbie Cook (cookpatt@cox.net), Rocky Parra (bparra1shop@cox.net) and Jill Robinson (jrobinson@edscc.org)

Hosted by the IBSF and organized by Freshman Parents, this party is especially for our new Freshmen and traditionally held on the night of Freshman orientation. New freshmen have the chance to meet each other and a few upperclassmen before the first day of school. Light snacks and sodas are served and there are door prizes and a DJ.

PHS Open House (Tuesday, September 13, 6:00 p.m.):

Chair:  Claire Rees (cfrees@cox.net)

The IBSF sets up a table located near the IB office with information about IBSF membership, volunteer opportunities, etc.

IB Induction Ceremony (Date TBD. in the PHS Auditorium):

Chair:  Jenny Allen (jallen500@cox.net)

In the fall, families of IB Juniors who have satisfied the requirements to enter the IB Programme are invited to their studentÕs formal induction and acceptance into the program.

IB 101 (September 27, 6:00 p.m. in the PHS Auditorium)

Chair: Rocky Parra (bparra1shop@cox.net) and Jill Robinson (jrobinson@edscc.org)

IB 101 is an informative presentation of the IB Programme, its requirements, etc. presented by the IB coordinator and IB faculty. The program is geared toward freshman and sophomore parents, but all IB parents are welcome to attend.

IB Recognition Ceremony: (Thursday, Dec. 15, 6:00 p.m. in the PHS Auditorium) 

Chair:  Janet Ikeda (jrikeda@aol.com)

Our alumni from the previous graduating class return for the Holidays to receive their IB Diplomas and Certificates of Completion in the presence of family and friends, with a reception following.

IB Tailgate Party (Friday, October 7 at Bayview Park):  

Chair:  Lorenda Ortega (lorendaortega@bellsouth.net) 

Students and their families are invited to Bayview Park for hotdogs and sodas prior to a football game in the fall.  This event is a great way to meet other IB families early in the year!

Great Expectations Scholarship Presentation: (Awarded at Senior Banquet Date TBD)

Chair: Karen Hagerott (khagerott@bellsouth.net)

IBSF awards a scholarship, Great Expectations, to an outstanding senior student.  In an effort to further the mission of the International Baccalaureate Organization, this scholarship recognizes IB students who demonstrate an active intellect and a commitment to community service.

PR ACTIVITIES

IBSF Website:

Chair: Debbie Cook (cookpatt@cox.net)

IBSF Newsletter:

Chair:  Lisa Ihns (lihns@bellsouth.net) & Rhonda Dollas (rdollas@hotmail.com)

Two or Three Newsletters are produced during the school year to help disseminate information regarding the IB Programme and the accomplishments of its students.

IBSF Membership Directory & Alumni Information: 

Chair:  Lisa Marsh (mgmmarsh@bellsouth.net)

A directory of IBSF Members, who choose to be listed, is published annually and distributed to all IBSF Members. 

IBSF Scrapbook:

Chair:  Lisa Marsh (mgmmarsh@bellsouth.net)An annual scrapbook is compiled containing items pertaining to the IB Programme and its students.  Scrapbooks from past years are in the IB Office.

Volunteer Coordinator:

Chair:  Julie Jones (juljones@cox.net) and Rocky Parra (bparra1shop@cox.net)

Helps find exam monitors/proctors for AP & IB exams.  Oral exams in January for English; Written exams in May for AP & IB Exams.