JOHN JAY DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, April 25, 2022
Today is day 6
Thought of the day…..
Life is like a CAMERA, just focus on what's important, CAPTURE the good times, DEVELOP from the negatives, if things don’t work out take another shot!
ATTENTION SENIOR WHO APPLIED TO DCC:
The admission director from DCC will be here in our Computer Lab-Rm 134 to help you with the next steps on Tuesday, 4/26 from 8:30-10:30. Please reach out to your school counselor by Monday to make your appointment.
On Friday 4/22 the Dutchess County Agricultural Committee had their annual breakfast at the DC Fairgrounds. Marcus Molinaro appointed Jenna Franco to a 2 year position as a Student Ambassador to the DC Agricultural Committee. She will be working with Legislators and the top producing farmers in the County. Our FFA Chapter was also recognized as a trailblazer in the agricultural community. See the photos below!
ATTENTION SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS !
The 2022 Summer Scholars Program offers a course of study held on the Dutchess Community College campus. The program provides a unique academic residential experience, enhanced by social and cultural activities. This two week-long residential program is designed for highly motivated students who are currently sophomores or juniors (10th or 11th graders) enrolled in Dutchess County high schools for the 2021-2022 school year. The program runs from Sunday, July 17, 2022 through Thursday, July 28, 2022.
Student participation in the Summer Scholars Program is determined by a competitive selection process. Students must apply to be considered for selection by the countywide Selection Committee. Students must be willing to abide by the Participation Standards listed in the 2022 Summer Scholars Program Description book.
Students wishing to apply for the Summer Scholars Program must complete and return the completed application packet to their School Counselors no later than Friday, April 29, 2022. The application packet includes:
- Summer Scholars Application
- Two Faculty Recommendation Forms to be completed by faculty members
The program described in the 2022 Summer Scholars Program Description book for this year will be:
- The 1950’s and the Lasting Implications on the United States
If you are interested in this summer program, please see your School Counselor today. Applications are due April 29th! 2022 Summer Scholars Program
History Honor Society Application
If you are a current Sophomore or Junior and you are interested in applying for the HIstory Honors Society for the 2022-2023 school year you can begin your application by joining the Google Classroom. The classroom code is ilj3mcy or click this link. Applications will be due when we return from break on April 30th
Library Poetry Contest
In addition to National School Library Month, April is also National Poetry Month! So, I challenge all our Patriots in April to write a poem expressing what you enjoy most about our Library or how our Library has helped you. It can be about the books you've read and enjoyed, how one of us has helped you on a project or interest of study, or maybe how much you enjoy socializing with friends, working on puzzles, or just relaxing. Write a poem and let us know! Submit your poetry to the Library Circulation Desk by April 29, 2022, and one student will be randomly selected to receive a $25 gift card to Barnes & Noble (good at the BN Cafe too!).
April is Alcohol Awareness Month!
Did you know that alcohol use is the 3rd leading cause of preventable death in the United States? Learn the stats! Teen alcohol use kills 4,300 people each year. In 2019, 24% of young drivers 15 to 20 years old who were killed in crashes had BACs of .01 g/dL or higher (NHTSA, 2022).
What can you do to help people become more aware?
Follow the SADD Club Google Classroom Page: msjxhng or johnjaysadd on Instagram. Volunteer your time to get involved in substance use prevention activities for the school with SADD Club; or just help to promote activities/events you might see posted on announcements.
For the month of April, SADD Club students are asking you to think about changing your icon picture to help promote awareness that April is Alcohol Awareness Month! Instructions & 2 images attached work best!
Change your Gmail profile picture - Computer - Gmail Help (google.com)
John Jay HS Senior Class of 2022
Personalized Banners & Lawn Signs Fundraiser!!
Fundraiser ENDS April 30th with estimated delivery
the end of May
Any questions about your order please direct them to the company itself. https://order.ratsey.com/jj22
Early dismissal and absence procedures:
* If your student is absent from school please send a note or email to the attendance office with an explanation upon your students return to school.
* If your student needs to be picked up early from school please have your student bring a note upon arrival to the attendance office, if this is forgotten you can also email the note to the attendance office asap. Your student will then be able to be dismissed from class and come out to you while you wait in your car. * When you are unable to do either of these options and things are last minute you will need to come in to the school with your identification and sign your student out, they will then be called from class when you arrive.
* Attendance email : Johnjay.attendance@wcsdny.org
Attention: Juniors!!!
Please email your counselor with interest if you plan on attending one of the following colleges/universities:
Clarkson University
RIT
RPI
St. Bonaventure
Swarthmore College
Wells College
Juniors: Are you interested in being the voice of our announcements next year ? If so please fill out the application in the link below
Good Day Jay 2022-2023 Application !
SENIORS : The Town of East Fishkill is offering two paid internships this summer to graduating seniors. The info on our website is linked here,
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS ! Here is a link for the Local Programs for Work/Intern or Educational Opportunities.
REMINDER TO PARENTS THAT THERE IS STILL AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEE IMAGES AND PURCHASE YOUR STUDENTS SCHOOL PICTURES ! Click on the link for flyer with information…… School Pictures Custom Galleries
John Jay's Spanish Honor Society is offering tutoring for those in need from middle school level 1 to High Schools Levels 2 to 5/AP. Tutoring is now on Tuesdays in person for middle/high schoolers in room 212 from 2:25-3:25 and online for middle/high schoolers from 3:30-4:30 or by appointment, and on Thursdays in person in room 212 for middle/high schoolers 2:30-3:30 and virtually online -for middle/high schoolers on google meet from 3:30-4:30 or by appointment. If you are a middle schooler who wants to come after school to room 212 in John Jay, you will need a parent to bring you and pick you up after tutoring. Please let us know. You will need to sign a permission slip that will be added to the google form below. This is offered to those who would like to tutor to gain community service hours/experience and for those looking to be tutored in any Spanish level (tutee). Please look at the form below and sign up if interested. Any questions, please let me know. Copy for the public of Spanish Tutoring Attenda...
SKILLED TRADES FAIR COMING SOON !
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR DETAILS
As part of an ongoing effort to engage students in the trades, Senator Sue Serino is teaming up with the Wappingers Central School District to host a free, informational skilled trades fair to give local students and families the ability to learn more about different opportunities and career paths available in these industries in the local area. A diverse range of industry representatives will be on hand to speak with students, young adults and parents, as well as answer questions and share information to help interested students plan for a future that works. Skilled Trade Fair Information
Attention Seniors -Use the links below to search for Scholarships and Financial Aid information: JJ School Counseling Website - Scholarships and Financial Aid Search for local scholarships on Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley and JJ Scholarship Spreadsheet
ATTENTION SENIORS!
If you need MID YEAR GRADES sent to the
colleges you are applying, please fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/LskCr3BVq6y72fFB7
Please fill out this form for EACH school that needs it.
SENIORS APPLYING TO COLLEGE: If you plan to apply to college, requests to send transcripts are past due. Please fill out the form immediately and follow the steps listed in your CLASS OF 2022 google classroom. See your counselor with any questions.
HEALTH OFFICE REQUEST All 9th and 11th grade students need to submit an updated physical (within the past year) to the Health Office per New York State Law. Please email copy of physical to Marcella.Rowland@wcsdny.org or Christine.Spinelli@wcsdny.org You can also fax the health office directly: 845-897-8694.
PROJECT HOMEWORK meets EACH WEEK
TUESDAY AND THURSDAYS
in Room 198 from 2:20 - 3:30
YEARBOOK
THE 2022 JOHN JAY YEARBOOK is now on sale. In order to ensure that we can add as much content and make it more valuable, yearbooks will not be delivered in the Spring but will be shipped individually in August to your home. When ordering a yearbook, please make sure your home address is correct. To order your yearbook: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A05472300
SENIORS: Parent Ad Sales: Parents here is your chance to recognize your senior with a personal recognition ad. Don't wait until the last minute, place your ad now. Due date is April 30, 2022. Go to the link to create your own personal ad. https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1054264
The Learning Center is now open to request a tutor. We are always looking for tutors as well. Click here to request a tutor or become a tutor.
The Community Math Help tutoring program that we offer in collaboration with IBM will be continuing throughout the 2021-2022 school-year. This program provides free math tutoring and homework assistance to all WCSD students in grades 7-12. Sessions will run, in-person, at Van Wyck Junior High School on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Please see the attached documents for more information
Community Math Tutoring Session Dates
Community Math Tutor Parent Letter
CLUBS:
SADD Club: Next meeting is on 4/25 at 2:30pm in Room 101!
The John Jay Book Club will meet TODAY, April 25th afterschool to discuss Splintered by A.G. Howard.
Attention John Jay!
Proscenium is having a 50th Anniversary senior/alumni show on May 25th. Please click on the links below to purchase tickets and check out our show flyer!
Proscenium 50th Anniversary Spotlight Show Flyer
Proscenium 50th Anniversary Tickets
INTERACT IS BACK! This club meets Tuesdays at 2:30 in the cafeteria. (Dr. Birnbaum is the advisor) New members are always welcome!! Our google code is eweke7b
GSA (Gay Straight Alliance): Meets Tuesdays at 2:30 in Rm 191.
JJ Praying Patriots: meets every Tuesday in room 243. Everyone is welcome!! Our google classroom code is (zebicpn)
DEBATE CLUB: Meets every other Wednesday in room 229 right after school.
PROSCENIUM: The Google Classroom code for Proscenium is (y3i66q6)
SPORTS:
The Wappingers Girls Golf team won the Annual Mid-Hudson Regional Invitational Tournament at Trump National Hudson Valley. Brooke McHenry, Madison Townsend, Grace Testa, Kayla Kinkel, and Emma Mahoney all played excellently in the tournament victory!
All students are invited to attend JJ Cheer clinics to have fun, learn; meet new people and make progress!
We will be stunting, tumbling, jumping and cheering. No experience is needed and all clinics are free!
We will meet April 27th and May 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th from 7-8:30 in the Van Wyck gym.
Any questions, please text Coach Alice 914-447-4347. Click on the link to view informational flier! IMG_9664.jpeg
Athletes of the Week 4/4/22
Grace Testa, Golf - shot a 52 and was the low medalist in the win over Beacon.
Gino Stacchini, Tennis - freshman who stepped up to play singles against a strong Fox Lane team. Gino played a consistent and tactfully smart match.
Athletes of the Week 4/11/22
Alexa Cazzorla, Lacrosse - had 5 goals and 6 assists in the 18-6 win over White Plains.
Brady Feliciotto, Baseball - sophomore, first year varsity outfielder hitting .474. Brady plays a flawless OF and is second on the team with 5 RBI's
All sports and special events that have been photographed by Legacy’s professional photographers are now available for parents to view and purchase online. Please see the link and access code below. Additional sports and school events will also be added throughout the school year, so keep checking back for updates. https://legacystudios.com/purchase/ Code: 3508E22
FUNDRAISING:
JJHS Softball Booster Club is having a Chipotle fundraiser May 2, 2022! Check out our flyer for details….. JJHS Softball Booster Club Chipotle Fundraiser
JJ BASEBALL BOOSTER CLUB: is asking for your support for a special event that will be happening on May 7, 2022. JJ Baseball team will have a Game at Dutchess Stadium this year against Fox Lane HS as our STRIKEOUT PEDIATRIC CANCER event. We use this event to raise money for Maria Ferrari Children’s Hospital. Please click on the link to view flyer of information. We hope to see you there ! Strikeout Pediatric Cancer event
John Jay Baseball Booster is pre-selling Strikeout Cancer t-shirts to students and teachers this Friday April 22nd and Monday April 25th at school during lunch periods. T-shirts will be $10 during pre-sell ($20 at the stadium). Bring your $, and place your order with tshirt size on Friday, April 22nd or Monday,April 25th and then pick-up Friday, May 6th before the games on Saturday, May 7th at Dutchess Stadium. John Jay Baseball will be wearing orange jerseys for the May 7th games for Leukemia awareness. Let's get as many students and teachers to come to the Stadium on May 7th with your orange tshirt to cheer on your John Jay Baseball teams! Strikeout Pediatric Cancer T-shirt
Please help support JJ Senior Class of 2022
This is a direct monetary donation sponsored by the PTSA to help fund the Class of 2022 with the unforgettable end of the year events. Any donation will be greatly appreciated!!
https://app.memberhub.gives/65e21a
Please help support JJHS Junior Class of 2023This is a direct monetary donation sponsored by the PTSA. We would like to help with their fundraising efforts and help the Junior Class and advisors make their prom extra special. Your donations, well wishes, and help is much appreciated!!
Note: Any funds not used for Junior prom will roll over to help aid Class of 2023 senior year expenses.
http://app.memberhub.gives/c5ee04
FFA is hosting 2 weekends of Goat Yoga. Please see the link and flier for more information.
COVID guidance. For a full list of new protocols, click here.
Background information from the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health (DBCH): With the announcement of the decision by New York State to move away from formal contact identification and tracing, and towards individual responsibility for isolating and quarantining, the State issued additional guidance related specifically to schools. This change reflects the current diminished value of contact tracing due to the high prevalence of disease; when omicron is so prevalent in the community, the assumption is there is widespread exposure via multiple channels. As a result, the shift in strategy requires
*those who know they are positive to isolate themselves
*symptomatic individuals self-isolate and obtain timely testing to determine if they have been infected with COVID-19
*if they test positive, informing their known close contacts, and
*for those who learn they are contacts, self-quarantining as appropriate.