Spring break commences at the end of the school day on Friday, March 28th.  Classes resume on April 7th, a modified Monday as well as a PT day for Cadets.  There are no activities planned for JROTC during the break.

 

The PLHS JROTC Booster Club will hold it's General Meeting on April 8th.  All parents of current and future PLHS Cadets are welcome to join and submit nominations Booster Club officer positions for next school year.

 

Each year Cadets in all SDUSD JROTC programs must have a completed and signed consent form on file with the host unit/school.  Current and returning Cadets will be bringing these home in May for completion and returned to the instructors before the last day of school.  Students cannot be enrolled in any SDUSD JROTC programs without this form.  A link to the form (Spanish version included) for your preview is provided.

 

Feel free to contact us as needed.

 

Greetings,

 

Here is a quick snapshot of our events for March.  All are invited and welcome as spectators for these events except where indicated.  Communicate with your Cadet(s) for specifics.

 

5 - Archery at Patrick Henry HS

7- Princess Project (must be scheduled)

8 - Exhibition Drill at USS MIDWAY

10 - Booster Club meeting (JROTC classroom) 6 pm

15 - SuparBrawl (academic) Competition at USS MIDWAY

15 - CADET BALL (Cadets only) at Town & Country Convention Ctr (6-12 pm)

19 - Archery at Morse HS

21 - Cadet Chief Petty Officers' pinning ceremony (during lunch)

22 - Drone Competition at Corona HS

22 - Orienteering at Chollas Lake Park (tentative participation)

27 - Cadet Challenge (physical fitness test - during school hours)

29 - California Centershot Bullseye State Tournament (Archery) at Orange County First Assembly, Santa Ana

March 31 - April 4:  SPRING BREAK (no activities or events planned)

 

Feel free to contact the instructors, if you have any questions or concerns.

Our teams did not fair well at the Murrieta Mesa field meet on Jan 25, coming away with just one award:  4th place tie in the female curl-ups by c/SA Fukumoto.  The overall performance of all the Cadets were at their highest level seen since the pandemic, which resulted with grueling hours of practice and on their own time (usually after school).  Regardless of the outcome, each Cadet were in high spirits and enjoyed the experience and camaraderie that these events provide.

 

The Cadets have another chance at making it to the Area 21 field meet finals (aka the Super Bowl) as they are eligible to compete in the Wildcard this Saturday at Ramona HS.  It will be nearly a carbon copy of the day two-weeks prior, at least in the preparation leading up to the meet.

 

The bus departs at 6:00 am, so each Cadet will need to be at the JROTC classroom by 5:30 am to assist with loading and being accounted for.  There are more Cadets participating this weekend than in the last one.

 

You may have received an email from our booster club for any assistance at the meet in support of the Cadets.  If able and interested, please contact them via email at [email protected].  Support can come in different forms such donations for lunch and snacks or being there to provide them those items.

 

Families, loved ones, and all stakeholders are encouraged to also attend as spectators.  The Cadets may deny it, but they would surely enjoy that.  Who doesn't want any recognition?

 

Let us know if you have any questions, and we humbly thank you for all the support you have given to your Cadets and the unit.

During the school year, the 14 JROTC units in SDUSD, collectively and under the oversight of the Brigade, compete in various events to test their skills as well as to showcase specific talents.  These range from academics, archery, drill, among others, are awarded in each category and cumulatively for the grand prize at the end of the year, the Stillwell Award.

 

Tomorrow, February 1st, beginning at 9:00 am, the drill and color guard teams from each unit will meet at Patrick Henry High School.  Any PLHS Cadets that are participating will need to report to the unit classroom by 7 am to ensure immediate boarding and departure of the bus as scheduled.  We anticipate a return between 3:30 - 4 pm.  Lunch will be provided.  Cadets that have their own transportation should convey their plans to their leadership and/or the instructors.  Cadets that want to spectate but don't have a form of transportation can join the teams on the bus.

 

Families and friends are more than welcome to attend and give their Cadets and the unit support throughout the day.

 

Thank you for your continued support.

Greetings,

 

The JROTC's Archery Team will be competing in this month's St. Jude E-Championship Charity Tournament after school on 17 December.  Although there is no entry fee, a donation is highly encouraged.

 

Greetings, parents, guardians, and stakeholders of PLHS JROTC and it's Cadets.

 

In case you were aware or informed, the unit will be holding it's annual Thanksgiving potluck this Thursday, November 21, to start about 11:00 am and to complete with all mouths fed and spaces cleaned up by 1:30 pm.

 

If you would like your Cadet to bring something to share, sign-up at the NJROTC Thanksgiving Potluck Lome site.  There are still a few spots left.

 

The plan is for Bravo Co (3rd period) to set up and begin eating, Periods 2, 5, and 6 to eat during the lunch period, and Period 4 to join in as soon as all the above has fixed themselves a plate.  The Period 4 companies will continue with their meal when class begins and commence with clean-up.

 

Contact us if there are any questions or concerns.

 

~ Senior Chief Lista

JROTC starts their annual food drive on November 1^st and through the entire month to help the San Diego Food Bank feed families in need.  Donations of nonperishable food items can be made at the Admin office, the JROTC classroom in the big gym, or by contacting a current Cadet or the instructors.  Online donations can be made at sandiegofoodbank.org/holiday or through the PLHS JROTC website.

Your Cadets will also be volunteering time through their respective companies at designated supermarkets for donations.  There will always be at least two Cadets together for each shift.  Contact the instructors if there are any questions or concerns.

Three teams of our Color Guard (Varsity, JV, and Freshmen) are slated to compete this Saturday, October 12th, at FUHS' third annual competition.

 

The bus leaves at 6:00 am.  The teams are expected to show up at the JROTC classroom to gather all equipment, snacks, and refreshments to load for transportation and for any last minute adjustments.

 

The competition is open for all spectators.  All family and friends are welcomed to attend and show support for the best Color Guard in the west!

 

The address to FUHS is 2400 S Stage Coach Ln, Fallbrook, CA 92028.  Our Varsity (Alpha) team competes first at 8:30 am while Bravo and Charlie follows in 45-minute increments.  We should return to the unit on/about 3 pm.

 

Temperatures are expected to exceed 100 on that day as of this post, so dress accordingly.  Snacks and refreshments are usually available at this event, but it is a good idea to plan on bringing some with you.

 

Let us know if there are any questions or concerns.

 

Respectfully,

Senior Chief Lista