DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, March 8, 2024
Today is day 4
Happy National Women's Day
Wishing every woman the opportunity to thrive, flourish, and fulfill her limitless potential!
On this day in Music History:
In 1962, The Beatles performed for the first time on the BBC in Great Britain. The show was Teenager's Turn.
In 1965, The Beach Boys' "Help Me Rhonda" was released.
March 8th: Music Quote of the Day:
“The good thing about music is when it hits you, you feel no pain”- Bob Marley
Attention all BOCES Students:
BOCES is closed Today, March 8th for Superintendent's Conference Day. However, John Jay H.S. is still in session.
AM BOCES Students - (can come in late for afternoon classes, if they have their own transportation)
PM BOCES Students - can be picked up with an early release request from parents
John Jay 2024 Apparel Pickup- There are still a handful of orders that have not been picked up from the Class of 2024 apparel stores run throughout the year. Please stop by room 226 to pick up if you have not, and try to have your confirmation email handy for a faster process!
Applications are now being accepted through April 12th for the Kerri Roger Memorial Scholarship.
This scholarship is for a graduating senior intending to major in math education or for a graduating senior who has been a participant in the Field Hockey and/or Crew programs pursuing a career in fields related to education (Early Childhood Ed, Elementary Ed, School Counseling, Speech Pathology, Junior/High School Ed of any discipline, etc).
Click here for Kerri Roger Memorial Scholarship application.
SENIOR PARENT ADS: Parents, celebrate your student with a recognition ad. To order visit: JOSTENS WEBSITE. DEADLINE has been extended until April 30th.
ARE YOU GOOD AT TRIVIA? THE MATH HONOR SOCIETY IS HOSTING OUR ANNUAL QUIZ BOWL ON TUES MARCH 12 AFTER SCHOOL. WE NEED A MINIMUM OF 5 TEAMS TO RUN THE CONTEST. Join us for a fun trivia event on Tuesday, March 12th after school in the cafeteria! Each team can have 3-6 people, and can include one teacher. This is completely free to enter, and each member of the winning team will receive a $20 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card! Please sign up by Friday, March 8 at the following link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lAyJ_gbeQRDHZdRZ8A6ufQqc2k-tXH48EGvuJPle8D8/edit
The Renaissance Club will be conducting a food drive to benefit the Dutchess County Veteran Center in Pleasant Valley. This organization provides many services to our local veteran community, including a food pantry. There will be collection boxes in ALL Social Studies classrooms. A list of needed items can be found on all collection boxes.
All food donations will be collected on Wednesday, March 20th.
The next Student Government meeting is on Monday March 11th after school in room 226.
CAPE Teen Driving-A Family Affair - April 10th
Attention Juniors wanting to park in the senior lot next year, please click on the link for information on this mandatory presentation. Teen Driving Presentation
Any student volunteering with one of our local fire departments (Hopewell Hose, Stormville Fire, Hillside Lake, Wiccoppee Fire, Protection Engine, or Rombout Fire). Please see your counselor regarding a scholarship opportunity ASAP.
This is a REMINDER TO ALL JOHN JAY STUDENTS! The student parking lot is ONLY for SENIORS with a registered parking pass. There will be CONSEQUENCES OF Disciplinary actions such as lunch detention, ISR, suspension and revocation of parking privileges for any unregistered drivers found in the lot.
In addition, for the safety and security of all students and staff, while on campus please adhere to the 5 M.P.H. Speed Limit. Students who fail to comply with the 5 M.P.H. speed limit, may face disciplinary actions and/or lose the privilege to park on premises.
Attention Sophomores: Are you interested in developing your Leadership Skills? You may want to apply to RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award), a five-day overnight conference to develop leadership skills. Sponsored by your local Rotary Clubs and held at Mount Saint Mary College July 7th – 11th. Interested Sophomores can pick up an application in Guidance room 239.
Click here for Planting event information
ATTENTION STUDENTS: Please use the following link to see the latest scholarship opportunities available: Click here for link
Community Foundation Scholarship Workshops
The Community Foundation of The Hudson Valley is offering monthly virtual scholarship workshops via zoom. Attendees are led through the online scholarship process and questions are answered throughout the workshop. This event is open to high school students and/or their parents/guardians, undergraduate college students, high school teachers, school counselors, and any high school staff or administration. Registration is required for these workshops and can be found at the following website: https://communityfoundationshv.org/scholarships/. The Workshop Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants on the morning of each session.
Wednesday, April 3, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
FAFSA
Attention Seniors & Families!!! The 2024-2025 FAFSA is currently available to complete. You can find the application here. Please be aware that the website has been experiencing some difficulties. If you are having difficulties with the website, please be patient and continue trying.
College Fair
The First Annual Southern Dutchess College Fair will take place on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 from 6 pm - 8 pm in the Beacon High School gymnasium. Please see attached flier for more information!
1st. Annual Southern Dutchess College Fair Information
A message from Guidance:
In the 2024-25 school year, we are excited to be able to offer an exciting learning experience to our students going into 11th and 12th grade, The Bard Early College Program. This program is housed at Dutchess BOCES in conjunction with Bard College located in Annandale-on-Hudson. For more information, visit https://hudson.bard.edu/ or see the flier below.
If you think you are interested and/or would like more information, please email your counselor right away. We will be having an information meeting very soon!
Click here for flyer with details
The Town of Fishkill is recruiting students interested in law enforcement for their cadet program. Stop by the Fishkill Police Department at 801 Route 52, Fishkill for an application. For questions on the program contact Detective Betley or Sergeant Murtagh at 845-831-1110.
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
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
“SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY is hosting tutoring for kids who are struggling in Spanish for all levels. To sign up for tutoring or to become a tutor please fill out this form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpD2_7aUBicgTr3SY8TH95YbS1nuLW5-gT6JPqLi8YV4Ixpg/viewform Anyone interested in tutoring can join our google classroom: vvtxuqf”
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.
CLUBS:
Science research club will be meeting TODAY 3/8 in RM 273 at 2:30. New members are welcome.
Good Morning! LightKeepers, the Christian club, meets every Monday in room 243. People of all faiths are welcome to join and partake in friendship, Christian conversations and good food. Come join the LightKeepers every Monday!
STOCK INVESTMENT CLUB WILL BE MEETING EVERY OTHER THURSDAY FROM NOW ON starting on 2/8 in Rm145 at 2:30. ALL ARE WELCOME
Girl Up and Amnesty International are working together to host a Women's History Month Event on March 18th. Click here for Event details!
GSA: in Room 247 after school. We meet every other Tuesday. New members are always welcome!" Our February meeting dates are 2/13 and 2/27.
The JJ Book Club is collecting gently used books for their Used Book Sale fundraiser in March. Drop-off is now through the beginning of March. Contact Ms. Ingalls (amanda.ingalls@wcsdny.org) if you have any questions.
Click here for informational flyer!
INTERACT: Anyone interested in joining Interact, the school's comunity 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!
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.
JJHS Robotics Teams meet on Fridays after school in Room 171 B. New members are welcome.
Tickets are now on sale for "Hairspray" !
Please click here to purchase tickets.
SPORTS:
Varsity Boys Tennis: Try-outs for the Varsity Boys Tennis Team begin on Monday, March 11th from 3 to 5PM at Taconic Sport & Racquet. Be sure to sign-up on FamilyId. If you have any questions please reach out to Coach Duffy or stop by Room 139.
If you are interested in playing softball this spring please click on the link below for information!
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:
The John Jay FFA is hosting their FFA SpringFest on April 20th. Please contact the email on the flier below if you'd like to be a vendor or for more information.
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.