JOHN JAY DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, January 29, 2024
Today is day 4
The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Student Presentation
ATTENTION SENIORS!!!
Gabriella Fryer from the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley will be joining us on Wednesday, January 31st, during periods 3 & 4, to present on the scholarship portal. Seniors may come to either one of her presentations in the LGI. Please bring your Chromebook as you will have the opportunity to fill out the application. CLICK HERE for more information on the Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley.
DCC Instant Decision Day
Dutchess Community College will be visiting on Thursday, February 1st from 9:20-11:45 am (periods 3, 4, & 5) in the Maker Space for Instant Decision Day. Stop by to work through your application with an admissions representative and be given an instant decision on your acceptance. Pre-registration for the event is available through SCOIR. Please bring your chromebook to this session!
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.
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.
Thursday, February 1, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
Tuesday, March 5, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
Wednesday, April 3, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
Lunch & Learn
Students will have the opportunity to connect with members of our community and learn about different career paths through our Lunch & Learn Program. This week, we will be highlighting the following organizations:
- Wednesday, January 31st: Sarah Khan-Prine will be representing Taconic Innovations & Niko Marzouka will be representing Senator Rob Rolison's office.
Participants will be set up outside the cafeteria during all lunch periods (4-7) to answer any of your questions
There is no general Student Government meeting today. The officers need to work on the Winter Carnival Booths.
Our next meeting is the MANDATORY Winter Carnival Meeting on Monday 2/5 after school in room 226. Everyone participating in the Winter Carnival must have a representative present.
The 2024 John Jay Talent Show will be held on Friday, February 23rd from 6:00-8:00
Attention John Jay Students: It has come to our attention that unregistered vehicles have been parking in the JJ Senior Lot. As of December 7, 2023, at the entrance of the senior lot, we will have a dedicated staff member closely monitoring the parking lot and checking daily for parking permits. Disciplinary actions such as lunch detention, ISR, suspension and revocation of parking privileges may occur 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 Seniors!!!
SENIOR PARENT ADS: Parents, celebrate your student with a recognition ad. To order visit: JOSTENS WEBSITE. DEADLINE IS January 31, 2024. Parent Ad Flyer
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
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Immediate Job Opportunity
After School Day Care & Teen Center Positions
Counselor: (Must be at least 16 years old)
- Salary: $14.20/hr-$15.00/hr
- Season: September '23 - June '24
- Schedule:
- M-F: ~2:45-6:00pm &
- Fridays: 6:00-9:30pm (Teen Center)
- Occasional Mandatory Meeting
- Hours: ~15-20 hrs./wk
Click on the link for additional information: Employment - Fishkill Recreation
“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.
John Jay SADD is excited to announce Rock the Belt!
Rock the Belt encourages students to wear their seatbelts in every seat, in every vehicle, every time. Here's how to participate:
1. Take a selfie of you wearing your seatbelt in a vehicle.
2. Submit your selfie to the form
3. Wait for the lottery drawing at the end of the month to find out if you won the $15 Dunkin' gift card!
CLUBS:
Ski and Snowboard Club
There is a Ski and Snowboard Club meeting this FRIDAY, February 2nd from 2:30-3:00 in the LGI. This meeting is mandatory for anyone attending the West Mountain trip in which we are leaving school early on February 9th. If you cannot attend this meeting, reach out to Mrs. Lieber: kathryn.lieber@wcsdny.org
John Jay’s GSA : WILL BE MEETING TOMORROW, JANUARY 30, 2024!
FBLA will be meeting Wednesday 1/31 in RM 145 at 2:30. ALL ARE WELCOME
*** Ready to clean out those bookshelves? The JJ Book Club is collecting gently used books for a future fundraiser. Books of all grades and ages are accepted, but please no textbooks, encyclopedias, or damaged books. Books can be dropped off to the John Jay Library and/or contact Ms. Ingalls at amanda.ingalls@wcsdny.org for pick-up.
STOCK INVESTMENT CLUB WILL BE MEETING EVERY OTHER THURSDAY FROM NOW ON starting 1/11/24 in RM 145 at 2:30. ALL ARE WELCOME
"Wappingers Crew Club has Novice Tanks at the Hudson River Association Boathouse starting on January 6th and running every Saturday in January. If you are interested in rowing in the spring, come check out the boathouse! Fill in the Google Form in your email. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMEP8l4XNFVCD9fKV1qMhDtselhfDeZJIdVEMhAkU-Lkmx9Q/viewform"
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.
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:
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:
Support the Wappingers Titans Boys Lacrosse Team by joining us at freshBURGER-Fresh, Hopewell Junction!
Just come in on Friday, February 2nd from 4-7pm 20% of your meal will be donated to the team Online Ordering will be included www.freshburger-ny.com
GALENTINES Brunch and Painting Party
Let’s help support the Class of 2025 and have a fun day in the process!! Click here to Register!
John Jay Valentines Day Cookie Fundraiser :
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.