JOHN JAY DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Today is day 5
Effective TODAY, November 15th, any student who has not turned in a signed computer use agreement will have their account disabled. The account will not be enabled until we receive notification from Mrs. Laduca that she has received the signed form. Here is a link so that you can print out the form and send it into school with your student, Mrs. Laduca is located in rm 130. Student User Agreement Form
The following colleges will be visiting John Jay TODAY, November 15th:
SUNY at New Paltz - period 3 (9:15 am)
University of New Haven - period 4 (10 am)
Le Moyne College - period 5 (11a am)
Saint Thomas Aquinas College - period 8 (1:30 pm)
You must pre-register in SCOIR if you would like to attend any of these visits. All visits will be held in the Maker Space.
"The Italian Honor Society Bake Sale has been CANCELLED . If you are a member we will still be having a meeting at the end of the day right after school, in the cafeteria, hope to see you there!"
"The John Jay Robotics Teams will be 3D printing Holiday Tree Ornaments as a fundraiser. You can get several designs, including custom text put onto your ornament (names, the year, etc.) All purchases will be done electronically and delivery will be arranged. Order now because supplies are limited!" Click on the link below to order!
John Jay Best Buddies Club is selling apparel!
Check out the link below and order your merch
by Friday, 11/17.
https://jjbestbuddies23.itemorder.com/
Rescheduled Financial Aid Night/ Common Application Q&A
Our Financial Aid Night will be held on Monday, December 4th. More details to come as we get closer.
Attention 9th, 10th and 11th grade Students and Parents: If you pre-ordered your school photos, please check with your grade level administrator to see if they have been received.
Grade 9 - Mrs. Natalie Cotto - Rm 154
Grade 10 - Mr. Posner - Rm 241
Grade 11 - Mr. Albanese - Rm 104
The Spanish Honor Society is having a Day of the Dead-inspired mask competition. Deadline to enter was November 3rd. We look forward to seeing the beautiful masks that entered the competition. Day of the Dead Website
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
SENIORS: BABY PICTURES **SUBMISSIONS STARTED ON OCTOBER 17, 2023 AND ENDS ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2024**. -- THE BABY PICTURE AD IS $10 - CASH ONLY. TO SUBMIT: Place PICTURE AND CASH inside an envelope and PLEASE label the back of the picture AND the front of the envelope with your first & last name followed by your student ID#, English teacher's name, and place it inside the box located in the Main Office. -- NO EXCEPTIONS
Attention, Jay Nation! Unlock your potential and grab the chance to win big with the Department of the New York American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program!
The clock is ticking—November 24, 2023, is your first deadline! Complete your contestant application, get it signed, and submit it to the county chairperson. Don't miss out on this golden opportunity!
What's in it for you? Scholarships galore! 1st place - $6,000, 2nd - $4,000, 3rd - $2,500, 4th - $2,000, and 5th - $2,000.
Calling all aspiring speakers! The contest's purpose? Dive deep into the Constitution, develop your civic knowledge, and understand your rights and responsibilities as proud citizens of the USA.
Seize the moment, Patriots! Participate, speak your truth, and let your voice be heard. For more information, visit the guidance office to pick up the scholarship application and a copy of the official overview of the contest!
ANNOUNCEMENTS: How to get your clubs information on the AM announcements from Good Day Jay President Anna Morales: Fill out the google form or shoot an email to anna.morales@k12.wcsdny.org. Also please join the good day jay google classroom 4v6tfwq https://forms.gle/1yHWHSRDfRuTbx4n9
Please be aware that you must make the request the DAY BEFORE otherwise it unfortunately will not be honored.
Requests for written announcements should be sent by email to Lisa.cannizzaro@wcsdny.org Please send the announcement the day before it needs to be added to the daily announcements.
Hello again Patriots! Don’t forget to show your support! Please join PTSA today! We always welcome new members so please show your support so we can continue to enjoy school events! https://johnjayhighschoolptsa.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
Are you a Dutchess County High School student interested in a career in Law Enforcement? If so, please click on this link for more information: Dutchess County Sheriff's Explorer Post info flyer
MESSAGE FROM GUIDANCE: Did you know that in the counseling offices there are "Programs for Work/Intern or Career/Educational Information?"
The right Opportunity could be steps away OR follow the link below: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TolPHHRTExlJwoQc1YkUyqNRXJz8JZ91JL5X9E5ssnw/edit#gid=0
STUDENT GOVERNMENT: Follow the instagram for upcoming events: @jjstudentgovernment Meeting every other Monday trend: 10/2, 10/16, and 10/30, 11/13 etc….Meetings will be in room 226 at 2:30pm.
SENIOR REMINDER: If you haven’t ordered your cap and gown with Jostens as of yet, please go onto Jostens.com website to do so as soon as possible. If you prefer not to do it online, I have some order forms in the main office as well. Here is a link to bring you to the site: Cap & Gown Orders
PROJECT HOMEWORK will be meeting every Monday starting October 2nd in room 198 from 2:30-3:30.
Please click on the links below for information
Project Homework Broadcast 2023-2024
The Learning Center is still looking for tutors but is also now accepting requests for tutors. Please Click here for more information.
Keep an eye out for our upcoming spring presentation of “HAIRSPRAY”!!
CLUBS:
The John Jay Stock Investment Club will be meeting TODAY, (November 15th), after school in Room 145. If you are interested in stocks or investing, please come join us. New members are always welcome.
JJ Music Boosters- All music parents/guardians are invited to our first general meeting, TODAY, Nov 15 at 7pm in Room 185. Join our email list to stay up-to-date at https://jjmb.memberhub.com/ Thanks for your support!
Proscenium: We will be having a general meeting on November 27th.
Ski and Snowboard Club
Payment and membership window is open until December 1st! All membership information, forms, fees and payment links can be found on the club website by clicking here:JJ Ski & Snowboard Club (google.com) (Or by visiting the John Jay Clubs page from the district website and clicking on Ski and Snowboard Club). All payment and forms are due by December 1st. Space is limited so join now! No late payments will be accepted after December 1st. Contact Kathryn.Lieber@wcsdny.org with any additional questions. Next meeting is December 1st in the LGI after school!
John Jay’s GSA : The upcoming dates for our meetings in November are the 14th and 28th.
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 after school in the LGI (Rm 128)
Jay UNITED will be hosting meetings every other Wednesday starting October 25th. Join the google classroom! Code: eubkpvn. All are welcome! Come join and learn about the many diverse cultures and traditions around the world!
John Jay's Girl Up Club - Come to Girl Up's meetings will be held every other Wednesday, (which started on October 4th) at 2:20 in room 220. All are welcome, we hope to see you there!
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!
The JJ Health + Med Club If you are interested in pursuing anything in health/medicine, join the JJ Health + Med Club! They meet every Wednesday in Room 205.
Black Student Union: will be meeting on Thursdays, at 2:30 in room 128 (LGI). Be on time!
JJHS Robotics Teams meet on Fridays after school in Room 171 B. New members are welcome.
SPORTS:
Winter season Cheerleading
Tryouts will take place Monday and Tuesday, November 13th and 14th from 5:30 PM to 9 pm at Van Wyck. For additional information please contact Coach Alice Granger. Atgranger@aol.com.
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Anyone interested in joining The Varsity Gymnastics should contact Head Coach Sarah Grunbok at grunboksarah@gmail.com
After School weight room now has a Google Classroom for those interested in attending.
Interested John Jay Students should join the classroom using the code below for dates/times/announcements
Class Code: fsn3vqz
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.
FUNDRAISING:
John Jay Wrestling team fundraiser that started, November 1st and runs until Today, November 15th
Website: https://johnjaypatriots.itemorder.com/
LAST CALL!! Today is the last day to get your Holiday Order in and support the girls on the Wappingers Varsity Gymnastics team!! Use this link to access the Online order form:
https://www.supportmyschool.org/shop-now/...
"Shoe us the Love"
November 6th - December 6th.
Help The Wappingers Varsity Gymnastics Team raise funds by donating gently worn, used, and new shoes!! (shoes, boots, sneakers, sports shoes, dance shoes...etc)
Collected shoes not only help support the team but they will be reused and given a second life by those in need through #microenterprise It's a WIN-WIN!!!
Let's get your closets cleaned out and get those shoes - "walking out the door!"
We will have collection boxes throughout the area at several drop-off locations.
John Jay High School – Hopewell Jct
Dutchess County Gymnastics-Main St., Fishkill
Infinity Athletics – Ryan Drive, Hopewell Jct
Rinis Hair Suite 2 - 415 NY-376, Hopewell Jct
Pizza Time Restaurant - 850 NY-376, Wapp Falls
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!