JOHN JAY DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, September 16, 2024
Today is day 2
KERRI ROGER Memorial Field Hockey Game
On Wednesday, September 18, the varsity field hockey game will be dedicated to former coach Kerri Roger. The game starts at 4:30.
There will be a dedication starting at 4:15. There will be a bake sale and a 50/50 raffle.
Class of 2028 students can now register for the Class Officer Elections. Students must fill out the form before the end of the school day on Wednesday 9/18. The elections will run from Friday 9/20 through Wednesday 9/25. LINK TO REGISTRATION FORM
The following colleges will be visiting John Jay this week:
Tuesday, 9/17:
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi - period 4
Pace University (NYC) - period 6
Manhattanville University - period 8
Wednesday, 9/18:
Endicott College - period 4
Seton Hall University - period 5
Hofstra University - period 6
Providence College - period 8
You must pre-register in SCOIR if you would like to attend any of these visits. Please check in with your teacher prior to attending the meeting. All visits will be held in the LGI. Any questions see Mrs. Keating in Room 218, suite 6.
John Jay Open house will be held on October 17th 6pm - 8pm.
Guidance Announcement: Please click on the link for current scholarship opportunities: Scholarship Opportunities
Please click on the link for information on CAPE Teen driving make-up session this fall: Teen driving make up sessions
The John Jay Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday September 28th from 7pm-11pm at John Jay outside, weather permitting. It will move indoors if there is a chance of inclement weather. Tickets will be $12 in advance online starting on Tuesday 9/17 through Friday 9/27 at 11:59pm. Tickets will be for sale at the door for $18 cash only to John Jay Students only. To bring a non-John Jay guest from another school, students must submit a COMPLETED Guest Form to their grade level administrator ASAP. Please don't wait until the last minute to hand in the guest forms. Guest Forms are available in the main office. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. For safety and security and accuracy of the check-in list, each John Jay student should purchase their own tickets. When purchasing a ticket for a NON JOHN JAY guest, be sure to type in their last name, first name in the appropriate space. All attendees will need a photo ID to enter. Guests are reminded that the WCSD Code of Conduct remains in effect at all times. All attendees are subject to search and testing for drugs and alcohol.
Homecoming T-Shirt Sales:
2024 Homecoming t-shirts will be on sale for $10 exact cash only in the gym/cafeteria lobby during all lunch periods from Monday 9/23- Friday 9/27 while supplies last!
Homecoming Spirit Week: 9/23- 9/27
Monday 9/23- Pajama Day
Tuesday 9/24- Country vs. Country Club
Wednesday 9/25- Soccer Mom vs. BBQ Dad
Thursday 9/26- Barbie and Ken
Friday 9/27- Homecoming Shirts/White/John Jay
*As a reminder, the WCSD Code of Conduct is still in effect for all Spirit Week themed days. Participants should familiarize themselves with what is appropriate and safe under these guidelines.
Don’t miss out on our 1st PTSA Meeting of the 2024-2025 School year! Join us on September 17th 7:00 PM in the John Jay library. Join the John Jay PTSA and make a difference! https://johnjayhighschoolptsa.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Memberships
JOHN JAY ANNOUNCEMENT PROCEDURES: If you have an announcement you would like to have put into our emailed daily announcements, please email Lisa.Cannizzaro@wcsdny.org a day before you want information posted please.
GOOD DAY JAY ANNOUNCEMENTS: If you would like to have an announcement said over the loudspeaker please click on the link below and fill out the google form a day before you would like your announcement said. Good Day Jay Announcements OR you can email Good Day Jay president, Austin Hicks at austin.hicks@k12.wcsdny.org
There were problems on the Trivia Friday form, submission will remain opened due to that. We apologize for any inconvenience.
ATTENTION CLASS OF 2025 - SENIOR PORTRAITS ARE HAPPENING: Seniors, make sure you schedule your senior portrait. The dates that are left are: September 9-13, October 9-11, October 28 - November 1, and November 12-19. You will only be able to schedule for the dates of September 9 - 13. Do not miss out AND do not wait until the last minute to take your Senior Portrait, you may not get an appointment. If you don't take a senior portrait, you will not be in the Yearbook and you will not be able to submit a quote. ALL DATES ARE FINAL. Please go to the following link to schedule your appointment: https://seniors.legacystudios.com/john-jay-hs/
Attention 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students: School Picture days are September 16th and 17th, in the gym. You will have your photos taken during your regular Phys. Ed period. You can go to Legacy’s website to pre order packages!
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES:
The Model UN club will be meeting Tuesday (9/17) in RM 203 at 2:30. All are welcome!"] Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding the message.
Stock Club: will be having its first meeting this Tuesday, September 17th 2024. If you're interested in investing, stocks, and cash prizes please come join us.
SADD Club: Are you interested in mental health, traffic safety, and substance abuse prevention? SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) will be having meetings on Wednesday after school. Come and join us to learn more about SADD and all that we do at John Jay! Our first meeting will be Wednesday September 25th in room 103 at 2:30pm!
Join our Google Classroom using the code: msjxhng
Would you like to learn how to row? Join the Wappingers Crew Team! If you missed the meeting, or are interested in learning more, click this link to view a slideshow about our Learn to Row Program. Registration closes on Sun 9/15 and the program begins on Saturday 9/21. Register here on the JotForm. A schedule can be found on our website: http://www.wappingerscrewclub.org/fall-learn-to-row.html
FFA is meeting TODAY, September 16th and the class code: jjnvx6m .
John Jay Book Club The first meeting for the JJ Book Club is postponed until next week TODAY, September 16th after school in the Library. Thank you for understanding!Join us for snacks, nominate officers, and talk about our goals for the year.
JJ Music Families:
Parents/gaurdians of JJ music students, please join the Music Boosters email list by completing this Google Form: https://rb.gy/wjgc31 This will also help your child's ensemble in our Membership Contest!
The ensemble with the most Booster Parents* will win a post-concert party!!
*Each student with at least 1 parent or guardian signed up on the Booster list will count towards the ensembles percentage.
We need a Vice President and fundraising chairs!
Help us continue a 12 year tradition of supporting JJ Music & helping students fund trips! This year is Universal Orlando! Reply now or leave a comment on your Google Form.
Join the Health + Medicine Club! If you are considering a career in medicine or have an interest in healthy lifestyles, Health + Med is the club for you! Please join the Google Classroom with this code: 7cyonlj. Health + Med's first meeting is September 25th. Everyone is welcome!
Join Interact, John Jay's Community Service Club! If you are interested in helping the community or scaring little kids in our Haunted House, please join the Google Classroom with this code: 3rnnkz2. Interact meets every Tuesday in the Large Group Instruction Room and the first meeting is September 24th. Everyone is welcome!
SPORTS:
Any girls interested in playing lacrosse this spring, please email coach Rowan (sean.rowan@wcsdny.org) to be added to the google classroom. All information regarding off-season workouts will be posted there."
The Boys Lacrosse Team
Is looking to fill a few positions on our team, in a non-playing capacity. We are interested in having 2 students learn and help us keep track of our sports book (statistics) on the sideline, as well as 2 students to help us take photo and video for the games. This position needs to be filled for both JV and Varsity. This would be for our upcoming 2025 Spring season. You would be a part of our team, travel with the team on the bus, and get a team shirt. If you have any relevant experience that would be a plus, but not necessary. Please email Jackie Wollman (Boys Lacrosse Booster President) to inquire about the position. Email: jacjas1@verizon.net.
Athletes of the Week 9/9/24 - 9/15/24
Brooke Cameron, Field Hockey - Brooke scored the only and winning goal in our overtime win against Carmel . First goal wins in the 7v7 overtime period and the midfielder wasted no time and scored on a powerful sweep shot .
Olivia Cauthers, Soccer - (Senior) in goal, made 14 saves this week in a tight 2-1 loss to Scarsdale.
Seamus Fulton, Soccer - The senior defender won the Caswell Memorial Game Defensive MVP helping the boys soccer team to beat New Rochelle 2-1.
Cristian Gruber, Cross Country - (10th grade) It is all about improvement. His second year with the JJXC. His time from the first meet at Bowdoin last year was 38 minutes. This year, he ran 23 minutes.
Nate Johnson, Football - (Junior) Wide Receiver, had 9 catches for 177 yds and a TD vs Carmel
Peyton Matessino, Cross Country (Senior) - Best placement for a JJXC runner, either team, at Bowdoin's race on Tuesday. 9th place, 24:15.
Anika Panghaal, Tennis - (Sophomore) Anika went 3-0 this week at First Singles, beating strong opponents from Ketcham, Rye, and Scarsdale High Schools, while only giving up 5 total games.
Lily Pugliese, Volleyball - (Senior) led our team to victory in the Hendrick Hudson Tournament and our wins over longtime rival North Rockland and Ossining.
Taka Yamauchi, Volleyball - through the first 3 games of the season Taka has amassed 115 assists including a school record for most assists in a single game with 56 while holding a 94% Serve Percentage.
FUNDRAISING:
I scream, you scream… It’s our first fundraiser for our seniors, but we need some help to make it a great one. Please click the link to donate items for our in school ice cream party!!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ACA62FA2FB6-51253724-icecream
JJ Girls Tennis Pink OUT
Join us Sept 27th 4:30 pm at Taconic Tennis for our Breast Cancer Awareness match!
To support Miles of Hope donate directly at https://milesofhope.rallybound.org/john-jay-high-school/jjgirlstennis24