JOHN JAY DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Today is day 1

All freshman are welcome to attend Link Crew's Cocoa and Cram for an afternoon of tutoring, preparing for midterms and COCOA!  It will be held on Wednesday, January 15th from 2:30-3:30 in the Library.

Congratulations are in order to for John Jay's own FTC Robotics Team # 16700 JAYBOTS who, at their first competition of the season on Sunday, were awarded the 1st Place INSPIRE Award which earned them at spot at the Regional Championship Tournament at MVCC in early March! Great job done by all, and we are grateful for the support of the School District, the families involved, our coaches, and our Booster Club

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. We will be highlighting the following organizations over the next few weeks:

Wednesday, January 15th

• NYS Department of Corrections & Community Supervision
• NYPD

Thursday, January 16th

• US Department of Labor - Wage & Hour Division
• Dutchess County Sheriff's Office  

Thursday, January 30th

• onsemi
• NYS Police

Participants will be set up outside the cafeteria during all lunch periods (4-7) to answer any of your questions.

SENIORS & FACULTY: CONGRATULATIONS SUPERLATIVE WINNERS!

To see if you won, click on the link: SUPERLATIVE WINNERS

PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 & WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2025, AFTER SCHOOL, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 2:30 - 4 PM IN ROOM 153. Make sure you show up with your winning partner, a quote that goes with your superlative and any props you would like to use in the picture. If you don't show up, the superlative will be taken out of the book ... NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

ALL CLASS OFFICERS: Pictures will be taken for the class officer page in the yearbook on TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 & WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2025, after school between the hours of 2:30-4 PM in room 153.

SENIOR TWINS/TRIPLETS: The yearbook staff would like to spotlight you and your twin/triplet in the senior section of the yearbook.  Pictures will be taken on TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 & WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2025, after school between the hours of 2:30-4PM in room 153.

Donations of formal attire were made from our local community. There are prom dresses, shoes, suits, and other formal wear to choose from. Stop by room 239 during a free period to see if there is something you would like to take home.

Student Government: The 10th Annual Winter Carnival will be on Saturday February 22nd. All clubs and activities that would like to participate must submit a booth request form by the end of the day this Thursday January 9th. The form is available in the Student Government Google Classroom (Code: m7klfcn)

Please see below a chart from our math dept. For regents review.

Attention Students

The 1st quarter honor roll for John Jay and BOCES has been posted on the bulletin board in our English Wing.

 John Jay's Annual Talent Show is back for 2025. Please sign up for auditions, were held on December 16th in room 212. There will be open calls in January as well. We are looking for talented students, teachers, staff, and hosts for the show. Let's show off our talent!

Google Sign Up Form

We are very excited to share the Patriot Post with the John Jay Community, Please click on the link below to view!

Patriot Post Daily Announcement - Google Docs

GOOD DAY JAY ANNOUNCEMENTS: ATTENTION ALL CLUB ADVISORS AND CLUB PRESIDENTS!!!!  Link to new Good Day Jay Announcement Submission Google Form below!!! Good Day Jay Announcement Submission Form

Looking for Opportunities?? Discover -Local Work / Internships and Educational Experiences   Click on the link to discover your next opportunity!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TolPHHRTExlJwoQc1YkUyqNRXJz8JZ91JL5X9E5ssnw/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Parking reminder:  To all of our Seniors, please remember to only park in the white lined parking spots, the yellow spots are for our faculty/staff.  Thank you !

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: If you stay after school for an activity, club or sport, you must have a bus pass from your advisor, teacher or coach to ride the late bus. You will not be allowed on the late bus without a pass.   The only reason any student should be on campus after 2:25 is if they are at a club meeting, activity or sport.

Guidance Announcement: Please click on the link for current scholarship opportunities:  Scholarship Opportunities

YEARBOOK: The 2025 John Jay Patriot Yearbook is now on sale. To order your yearbook go to: Jostens John Jay. If you order your yearbook before October 25, 2024 with personalization, you can get up to 4 free icons. 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.

SENIOR PARENT ADS: Parents, celebrate your student with a recognition ad. To order visit: JOSTENS WEBSITE. DEADLINE IS February 14, 2025. This deadline is final, it will not be extended.

Learning Center is now open for students to request a peer tutor. The Learning Center website can be found under academics on the John Jay website for more information about the program. I have provided links for your convenience.   Learning Center    Become a tutor    Request a tutor

Project Homework started as of  September 30th and will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 2:30 - 3:30 in room 198.  Students must sign in using the QR Code for each session they attend. Click on link for more information!  Project Homework Details

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES:

Science Research Club: The Science Research Club will meet again on Friday, January 17th, in Room 273. Join us if you're interested in conducting real scientific research alongside experienced mentors! We'll help you prepare projects for science fairs, including ISEF, and teach you how to write and submit research papers for publication in top journals. This is a great opportunity to connect with others who share your passion for science and dive into authentic research experiences.

Join our Google Classroom using the code: bwqn5ip

SADD is back with the Rock the Belt Challenge. Take a picture of yourself wearing your seatbelt and be entered to win a Dunkin Donuts Gift Card!

FFA meets in Room 197 every Monday from 2:30-3:30pm. The join code is: jjnvx6m

If you are interested in helping your community, join Interact, our community service club, with this Google Classroom code: 3rnnkz2.  Interact meets every Tuesday in the LGI at 2:30pm. Everyone is welcome! Members get pizza!

If you are interested in pursuing a career in medicine, join the Health + Medicine Club with this code: 7cyonlj. Health + Med meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month and everyone is welcome!

Model UN will be meeting Tuesday, January 14th in RM 203 at 2:30pm. New members are welcome.

GSA  club will be meeting every wednesday upstairs in room 247 at 2:30. If you'd like to come visit, we watch movies, we do crafts or if you just need a space to be you please stop by.

Science Research Club: The Science Research Club will meet again on Friday the 17th , January, in Room 273. Join us if you're interested in conducting real scientific research alongside experienced mentors! We'll help you prepare projects for science fairs, including ISEF, and teach you how to write and submit research papers for publication in top journals. This is a great opportunity to connect with others who share your passion for science and dive into authentic research experiences.

Join our Google Classroom using the code: bwqn5ip

The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is still recruiting new members, and we want YOU to join us! If you're interested in developing leadership skills, exploring business careers, and participating in exciting events and competitions, FBLA is the perfect opportunity for you.

We meet Tuesdays after school in Room 145. It's a great chance to learn more about what FBLA has to offer and how you can get involved.

Don't miss out—stop by Room 162 or Room 145 today to pick up a membership application. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!

SPORTS: Congratulations to Wappingers varsity gymnastics on their win against Scarsdale last night!

Congratulations to the John Jay Jr Varsity and Varsity Competitive cheer teams.  They competed at the Mahopac competition on Saturday.  Jr Varsity placed 2nd in the Class A JV division.  Varsity won the very competitive COED division.  The Game Day team also won as they continue to prepare for their national competition in 2 weeks.  

Attention all girls interested in playing softball.  We will have open gyms on the following dates and times at Gold's gym in Lagrange.  If you have any questions please email Coach Brooks at: Lawrence.brooks@wcsdny.org.  

1/15 3-5

1/29 3-5

2/12 3-5

2/26 3-5

Athletes of the Week 1/6/25 - 1/12/25

Priya Connelly, Track & Field - (12th grade) - Versatile performances - 2nd place at Sections in the 1500m Race Walk with a time of 9:49, solid performance in 300m and part of 3rd place 4x200m

Natalie Curatola, Bowling - Natalie finished 13th out of 43 during Saturday’s Destefano Tournament. Her high games of the day included 167, 179, and 187.

Soleil Kettle, Unified Bowling -  Seleil had a great first week of bowling.  Her positive attitude and great sportsmanship makes her a wonderful teammate.

Joe Lachowicz, Bowling - Joe finished 10th overall out of 74 during Saturday’s Destefano Tournament. His 6 game series included a 233, 223, and 222.

Michael Mauro, Wrestling - (11th Grade), Michael placed 6th at the Eastern States Tournament, arguably the toughest wrestling tournament in our region.

Matthew Partridge, Basketball - Senior guard, Matthew led the Patriots with 17 points on Thursday in the victory over RCK, including hitting 4 clutch free throws with under a minute to go to seal the win for the Patriots.  

Alex Raszkiewicz, Wappingers Swim - for breaking a minute in the 100 freestyle.

Charlee Quimby, Basketball - 10 points and 7 rebounds vs. RCK

Dylan Sturomski, Track & Field - (12th grade) -  4th at Leagues in the 600m with a tiem of 4:55, anchor on 3rd place 4x800m. 4:49 at Suffern in 1600m, and anchor for 3rd place 4 x 800m again. A 3 medal week.

The Wappingers Crew Club is holding pre-season practices for prospective novice athletes! Practices are open to anyone, regardless if you participated in the Fall Learn to Row program.

If you would like to participate, please fill out this Google Form. Practices will be Saturdays in January at the HRRA Boathouse in Poughkeepsie, from 11am-1pm. Registration costs $50. We will practice proper rowing technique in the tanks, and work on physical fitness on the erg machines. This program is excellent for anyone who is on the fence about joining WCC for our spring season, as you will get a glimpse of the sport. It is also a great opportunity to get to know your future teammates and coaches ahead of the beginning of the spring season in mid February.

For more info on WCC's spring season, please take a look at the slideshow from the November parent meeting. Registration for the spring season opens in 2025!

WCC Novice Pre-Spring Meeting

If you have any questions about pre-season workouts, please email wccwinning@gmail.com.

Anyone interested in Boys Varsity Swimming please email:  renay.cerrato@wcsdny.org  OR   celestine.milanese@wcsdny.org

If you are looking for our athletic team photos please see information below.  Click here for sports pics online   

FUNDRAISING:

Junior class Galentines Paint Party fundraiser

John Jay Baseball Booster Club is excited  to partner with Nothing Bundt Cakes this January.

We are selling Bundlets!!

Flavors include chocolate chocolate chip, red velvet, white chocolate, raspberry, lemon, confetti, classic vanilla, carrot, snickerdoodle, and strawberries and cream.  The cost is $8 each.

Please see the attached Google form for

More details regarding payment.

Place your order by January 24th.  Orders will be available for pick up  in the cafeteria on Wednesday, February 12th between 5pm and 6pm.

If you have any questions, please email jjbaseballbooster@gmail.com

Nothing Bundt Cake Order Form for John Jay Patriot Baseball Booster