JOHN JAY DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Today is day 6
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Parents/Students: We hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to enroll in our chrome book insurance. Please see the link for information! Chrome Book Insurance
John Jay Student Government- Next Monday, September 18th will be our first meeting!
The John Jay Homecoming Dance
will be on Saturday, September 23rd from 7-11pm.
The senior class is planning to host it outside as we did two years ago- weather permitting. Tickets will be on sale on MySchoolBucks from Friday 9/15- through Friday 9/22 at 11:59pm the cost of a ticket is $12.00. After that, tickets can be purchased at the door at an increased price of $18.00. Please buy your tickets online ahead of time to avoid a long line to purchase a ticket upon entry! All non-John Jay guests will need to be approved through a guest form, which can be picked up in the main office. Forms should be handed to your grade level administrator for approval after every step is completed. Non-JJ guests CAN NOT purchase a ticket at the door and there are no exceptions to this. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the dance. ALL attendees will need to provide an ID upon entry. ALL attendees must follow the WCSD Code of Conduct at all times.
Seniors, Jostens will be coming to the John Jay on Wednesday, September 27th You will be able to place your cap and gown orders during all lunch periods! Please mark your calendars!
Clubs:
The Amnesty International Club will be hosting a 5K on October 15th on the Dutchess Rail Trail. Register at this link! We will also be having an informational meeting this Thursday, September 14th in room 189. Join us if you're passionate about human rights and activism.
WAPPINGERS CREW CLUB:
TOMORROW Sept 14th - Learn to Row- WCC will hold the first unofficial practice of the Learn-to-row program at RCK High School. There will be two sessions, 4-5 PM and 5-6 PM. We will meet in the back parking lot by the weight room. You do not need to register for LTR to attend these practices. They are meant for anyone who is on the fence about signing up. Please only attend 1 session.
Wednesday Sept 20th WCC- Practice will be held at Sharpe Reservation and athletes will get their first chance at being on the water. Email WCCwinning@gmail.com with questions
FFA (Future Farmers of America) If you are interested in animals, plants, farming, mechanics, anything agriculture related, or gaining leadership skills, then join the John Jay FFA . Our first meeting of the year will be on Monday, September 18th! Come join us!!
INTERACT: Anyone interested in joining Interact, the school's community service club, should join our Google Classroom. The class code is mvop6lt. Interact club meets every Tuesday starting September 26th!!
SPORTS:
Anyone interested in playing JV or Varsity Girls Lacrosse, please email Coach Rowan (sean.rowan@wcsdny.org) to be added to google classroom. This will be used for all pre-season workout information.
John Jay Ice Hockey Club
Calling ALL 8th-12th grade Skaters!
TRYOUTS!
TODAY, Sept 13th @ 8:30pm
Both Skates At Ice Time Sports Complex
Attention any girl interested in playing JV or varsity basketball. There will be open gyms on Sunday's on the following dates and times:
9/17 1:30-3:00
9/24 1:30-3:00
10/1 1:30-3:00
10/8 1:30-3:00
10/22 1:30-3:00
10/29 1:30-3:00
11/5 1:30-3:00
Any questions please contact coach Brooks at Lawrence.brooks@wcsdny.org
Athletes of the Week 9/2/23 - 9/10/23
Vinny Angioletti, Football - Junior WR had 6 catches for 122 yds and 2 TDs in a 36-8 win over Ossining.
Christian Clauser, Soccer - Senior Midfielder. Christian scored a beautiful game winning goal with his left foot to help the Boys Soccer Team beat Mamaroneck 4 - 1.
Ariana Gulbrandsen, Volleyball - Senior was the key to our defense this week. She had a perfect serving record with 11 aces. She led us to our second victory vs Ossining and to a Silver bracket victory in the Hen Hud tournament
David Laubenheimer, Cross Country - (12th) completed at the Warwick Valley WaveMania Invitational placing 14th out of 210 runners in the varsity in a time of 16:46
Paige Sullivan, Cross Country - (9th) completed at the Warwick Valley WaveMania Invitational placing 17th out of 65 runners in the freshman race in a time of 10:34
Varsity volleyball Come out and watch and cheer us on in the air conditioned gym on THURSDAY 5:00
FUNDRAISING:
SAVE-THE-DATE!
Come walk with the John Jay Boys Soccer Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday, October 1st 10AM at Lime Kiln Park. See the flier for more information.
Please support the John Jay Boys Soccer Team! Join us for a fundraiser at Chipotle in Fishkill on Saturday September 16, 2023 from 4 pm-8 pm. Please mention the fundraiser or show the flier at checkout. You can order online and pick up just use the code 7R3QR69 at checkout!
Click on this link for our flier: Soccer Fundraiser at Chipotle
Cheer Booster club is having a clothing drive on September 16th, please see link below for more information in our flyer!