JOHN JAY DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, November 27, 2023
Today is day 4
The following college will be visiting John Jay on Wednesday 11/29:
Beacon College - 9:15 am (period 3)
You must pre-register in SCOIR if you would like to attend this visit in the Maker Space.
Reminder: Student Government has a meeting today. Please be sure to have a representative from each club!
"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!
The John Jay High School Counseling Office & PTSA will be hosting a Financial Aid Night on Monday, December 4th at 7 pm in the cafeteria. Scott Khare, Associate Director of Student Financial Services From Marist College, will be presenting on the financial aid process and FAFSA. All families are welcome to attend. Please direct any questions to Elizabeth Keating at elizabeth.keating@wcsdny.org.
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
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
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
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.
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:
"Wappingers Crew Club is hosting a mandatory parent meeting on Tuesday, November 28th, at 7 pm in the John Jay Cafeteria. If you are interested in rowing in the spring as a Novice or Varsity please make every effort to attend this meeting. Email Wccwinning@gmail.com with questions. Newcomers are welcome!"
It's finally Monday and LightKeepers is today! meeting in room 243!! You're always invited to come check the club out!
Hello World: Computer Science Honor Society will be meeting on Tuesday after school in Room 149 to go over the activities we will be doing for Van Wyck Hour of Code. Be there.
Stock Investment Club will be meeting Wednesday 11/29 in RM 145 at 2:30. New members are welcome.
Proscenium: We will be having a general meeting on November 27th.
Ski and Snowboard Club
5 DAYS LEFT! If you want to attend any of the trips this winter, payment and forms are due by THIS FRIDAY, December 1st. Click on the website
JJ Ski & Snowboard Club (google.com) for details. Space is limited and no late payments can be accepted. Contact Kathryn.Lieber@wcsdny.org with any additional questions. Next meeting is December 1st in the LGI after school where we will be voting for officers and starting bus sign ups for each trip.
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:
WRESTLING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
The JJ wrestling team is looking for a volunteer/s to be the team manager/Score Keeper. It is a great way to get volunteer hours.
Please contact Coach Russo (yes your PE teacher from Gayhead Elementary) at Anthony.russo@wcdny.org.
Also, Please Come support our team at the John Jay Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, December 9th.
JOHN JAY HOCKEY CLUB
Come out and cheer on the John Jay Hockey Club TOMORROW NIGHT!
Tuesday 11/21 Varsity @ 6:00pm and JV @ 7:455pm against Arlington McCann Ice Arena
See you on the Ice!! #JJHC #RCK #BHS #LLHS
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:
"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!!
Join John Jay Baseball Booster for a fun night of painting (must be 16 years of age or older). Registration is required. https://boardandbrush.com/wappingersfalls/#Calendar-workshop
