JOHN JAY DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Today is day 6

TODAY, October 19, 2023 we will offer a United States History and Government  Regents boot camp in room 243 from 2:25 until 3:30.  

This is an early start for all students who'd like a supplemental practice for the US JUNE REGENTS. When you show up to the session please scan in with the QR code for attendance to receive credit and a bus pass. There will be a QR code at 243 to check in.  No late entry after 2:35 and students must stay until 3:25.

SUNY FREE APPLICATION WEEKS

Beginning October 16th, and ending Sunday, October 29th, seniors can apply to up to five SUNY campuses with no application fee! This includes all campuses, no matter which application vehicle the student uses.  Details are available here: www.suny.edu/apply

Over the next two weeks, The State University of New York will be holding a variety of virtual events to help seniors and families prepare for Free Application Week. Some topics include:

Which SUNY Are You?

How to Apply to SUNY

Educational Opportunity Program

A full list of programming can be found at www.suny.edu/studentevents.

More Free Applications!!!

For First Time, SUNY, CUNY, and More Than 40 Private Colleges and Universities Are Banding Together to Waive Application Fees During College Application Month! Over 130 colleges and universities throughout New York State will have free college application opportunities for high school seniors during the month of October. This is the first time that SUNY, CUNY, and New York’s private institutions have joined together to waive application fees for students applying during New York State College Application Month.  Click HERE for the full announcement, waiver dates, and a complete list of participating colleges.

Rescheduled Financial Aid Night/ Common Application Q&A

Our scheduled Financial Aid Night has been postponed due to revisions being made to the FAFSA application.  However, our Senior Cohort Counselors & College/Career Counselor will be having a Q&A session in its place at the conclusions of the 6:30 pm PTSA on Monday, October 23rd in the cafeteria.  They will be going over important information in reference to the Common Application.  This session is geared towards parents/guardians of senior students.  Our new Financial Aid Night will be held on Monday, December 4th.  More details to come as we get closer.  

Youth and Police Initiative (YPI)

The Youth and Police Initiative (YPI) is a way for youth, police departments, and community organizations to build positive change and trust. The YPI curriculum produces strong, sustainable relationships that positively impact youth, police officers, and the community.

Over the course of one week (five, 2 ½ - hour after-school sessions), police officers and selected young people will share histories, complete team-building exercises and role-play scenarios, concluding with a graduation ceremony to honor each participant.

Each participant will receive dinner each night of the program and a $100 gift card at the graduation ceremony.  

If you would like to participate in the Youth & Police Initiative please contact Mrs. 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 --

SENIOR QUOTES:  ***SUBMISSIONS STARTS ON OCTOBER 17, 2023 AND WILL END ON OCTOBER 31, 2023 at MIDNIGHT -- NO EXCEPTIONS***

TO SUBMIT: Go to the JJ Class of 2024 Google Classroom. The Senior Quote form is listed under YEARBOOK.

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.

All 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! It would be wonderful to reach our goal for the month of October!

We need 66 more members so please show your support so we can continue to enjoy school events! https://johnjayhighschoolptsa.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true 

HAUNTED HOUSE AND

 TRUNK OR TREAT 

Saturday 10/21/23

from 11 am - 3 pm.

Free admission

Open to all ages

Donations are appreciated and all proceeds go to local charities

If you are interested in volunteering and doing community service hours please check click on the link.    East Fishkill Library Volunteering!

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. 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

Project Homework

Rules for Project Homework

The Learning Center is still looking for tutors but is also now accepting requests for tutors.      Please Click here for more information. 

The application period for John Jay's Math Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta) opened, October 10th.  Applications and teacher recommendations are due by Fri. 10/27 at 9 pm.  To apply, you must have completed Algebra 1.   To fill out an application, please join our application google classroom- the application will be there.  The code to join the classroom is  zwai555.        

Please reach out to Ms. Tarby with any questions.

Don’t miss ou on John Jay’s Fall Production

 “My Fair Lady”

CLUBS:

The Renaissance Club will having a meeting of returning members on Monday, October 23rd, from 2:30-3:30 in room 246.  

"Hey, Hey FBLA"

We will be meeting Wednesday 10/25 in RM 145 at 2:30. New members are welcome.

Hello World: Computer Science Honor Society is sponsoring a trip to Japan in July 2025. The long planning window allows time for fundraising. All John Jay students are welcome to join us. There will be an informational meeting in Room 149 on Tuesday, October 24 at 6:30 pm. Parents are encouraged to attend.  RSVP to the meeting here:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aXXSsFq0s7rNm10pcOmImL_zIEuUlI62P8T58o_h304/edit?usp=sharing

John Jay’s GSA will be meeting every other Tuesday in room 247 starting October 3rd.

October is LGBTQ+ History Month when we celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals to our history. Join GSA in room 247 after school today to learn more"

        Ski and Snowboard Club     

The John Jay Ski and Snowboard Club will have an informational meeting for all students interested in joining the club on November 3rd in the LGI right after school until the late bus.  Returning members as well as those interested in joining should attend this meeting. Please reach out to Kathryn.Lieber@wcsdny.org or Giselle.Aldarondo@wcsdny.org with any questions.

John Jay’s GSA will be meeting every other Tuesday in room 247 starting October 3rd.

October is LGBTQ+ History Month when we celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals to our history. Join GSA in room 247 after school today to learn more"

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 4th.  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:

Anyone interested in joining The Varsity Gymnastics should contact Head Coach Sarah Grunbok at grunboksarah@gmail.com 

JOHN JAY HOCKEY CLUB

Come out and cheer on the John Jay Hockey Club in their 2023-24 Season Opener!

Friday 10/20 Varsity @ 7:30pm and JV @ 9:15pm against Washingtonville Ice Time Sports Complex

Sunday 10/22 JV @6:45pm and Varsity @ 8:30pm against Arlington McCann Ice Arena

See you on the Ice!! #JJHC #RCK #BHS #LLHS

This past Sunday, John Jay Cheerleading hosted their second annual Patriot Palooza Game Day Classic! We welcomed 27 teams to our mat for a day of competition and fun. This year we decided to “Go Pink!” and dedicate our fundraising to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Hundreds of athletes and spectators signed our pink banner to honor those who are currently fighting breast cancer, those who have survived and those who we have tragically lost. This banner will be displayed in the halls of JJHS and we invite others to add to it.

$1300 in proceeds from our 50/50 raffle and pink event shirts was donated to BCRF on behalf of our program and members of our community who we have lost to breast cancer.

JJ Cheerleading would like to thank everyone who donated and supported this cause and we would like to remind everyone that early detection is our best defense against breast cancer. Take care of yourselves and stay healthy!

Athletes of the Week 10/9/23 - 10/15/23

Lyla Dwyer, Tennis - (grade 11) played a highly competitive match vs a tough opponent from Mamaroneck in the first round of the Section One Championships, almost taking the second set and forcing the match into a deciding 3rd set super tiebreak.

Mia Iaciofano, Volleyball - (grade 12)) served 5 aces and was a key player in our 34-32 set to defeat league opponent Arlington

Maggie Kennedy, Field Hockey  (grade 10) - has been improving each week at the point position.  She has been doing great with her free hits and completing passes up to the mid fielders.  She stays calm under pressure.

Josie Kohler, Soccer - (grade 10) Defender. Josie scored her first varsity goal as well as made the transition from Center mid to center back. This week saw the Girls Varsity soccer team go 3-1 scoring 25 goals.

David Laubenheimer, Cross Country - (grade 12) 3rd at Bowdoin Leagues and 64 sec improvement over last year at leagues

Maura Nestler, Swim - (grade 11) made the sectional cut and swam a personal best in the 100 breaststroke

Garrett Peterson, Soccer (grade 12) - Defender, Garrett won the Caswell Memorial Game MVP for the Top Defensive Player in the 2-0 win against Mahopac on Friday.

Amanda Vidal, Cross Country - (grade 11) - Improved her time at the League Championships at Bowdoin Park by 49 seconds over last year

Any boys interested in the Wappingers Boys Swim Team please reach out to Renay Cerrato @ renay.cerrato@wcsdny.org or Celestine Milanese @ celestine.milanese@wcsdny.org to be added to the Google Classroom.  We will hold an informational meeting via Google meet on 10/26/23 at 7:30pm.

John Jay Varsity Soccer PINK OUT!

Girls JV Soccer PINK OUT

Friday 10/20

4:30pm vs RCK

JJ WRESTLING Update:

Parent Meeting:

A mandatory Parent meeting is set for WEDNESDAY, November 1st at 6:30 pm, Room LGI 128.

All Parents (and new wrestlers) will meet the coaches and attain all the important information about the wrestling season.  Immediately following the Parent meeting will be a presentation/meeting held by the Booster Club.

Wrestling Open Mats:

We meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45-4 p.m. in the JJ wrestling room until November 9th.

Any questions please email Coach Russo at anthony.russo@wcsdny.org.

“An interest meeting for the Wappingers Varsity Gymnastics  team is being held Today (Thursday) from 3-4 pm at John Jay in room 112”

  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.

Attention any girl interested in playing JV or varsity basketball.  There will be open gyms on Sunday's on the following dates and times:

10/22 1:30-3:00

10/29 1:30-3:00

11/5 1:30-3:00

Any questions please contact coach Brooks at Lawrence.brooks@wcsdny.org

FUNDRAISING: 

Wappingers Boys Lacrosse 

Attention Parents and Guardians - Please join us in kicking off the 2024 Lacrosse Season

 by participating in our first fundraiser of the year!

*Our Lottery Scratch-off Raffle*

Beginning on Tuesday 10/10, tickets will be on sale.

$10 each for a chance to win $500 worth of scratch-off tickets!

Ask any JV or Varsity players about purchasing tickets, or email the Lacrosse Booster club for information.

Email: wappboyslaxboosters@gmail.com

**Must be 18 years or older to purchase tickets