JOHN JAY MORNING NEWS

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December 4, 2009 Today is Day 2

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
annihilate (verb) To reduce to nothing or nonexistence; to destroy the
existence of.


Fleece Scarf Sale: The Life Skills Class will sell fleece scarves for
$6 during lunch periods today.

PSAT Scores: If you have not picked up your PSAT scores yet, please
go to the College & Careers room today.


CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Proscenium: Presenting “Celebrate me Home” this Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets available on the website.

Candy Cane Grams: Send candy cane grams to your friends for the
holiday season. On sale for $1.00 beginning Monday through Wednesday
during all lunch periods.

Interact: Plan to meet on Tuesday at 2:00 in room 128 for the JJ
Outdoor Clean Up. Gloves and bags will be provided. Any questions,
see Ms. Dahl in room 202A.


SPORTS

Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Soccer Team for clinching the
state title for the second consecutive year. This is the first time
in New York State history for a Class Double A team to win two titles
back to back. In addition to the State Championship, the lady
Patriots finished the season ranked 8th in the country according to
ESPN.

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December 7, 2009 Today is Day 3

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:

abacus (noun) A device for adding and multiplying by sliding beads
along rods.


Reminder for Bus Passes: If you plan to take a different stall home
in the afternoon, you must submit your note before period 6 in the
Main Office. Your note must be signed by your guardian or parent and
include their daytime phone number.

Attention Seniors: The deadline to purchase a personal ad for the
2010 Yearbook is December 18th. Order forms are in the main office or
after school in the Yearbook Office, room 130. Purchase by December
11th and receive a 10% discount. Baby pictures are due by December
11th.

Yearbook Sale: Yearbooks will be on sale this week during all lunch
periods in the Yearbook Office, room 130. The price is $70.

ID Pictures and Retakes: December 16th in the auditorium. Anyone who
was absent or would like a retake can have their picture taken during
lunch, study hall, or immediately after school.

Coat Drive: FBLA’s coat drive is this week. Please bring in your
unwanted winter coats, hats, gloves, or hoodies for those in need.
Drop off in the main lobby.

Orphanage Gift Drive: Astor Home Orphanage is in need of gifts for
this holiday season. Please check the sign up sheet in the main
office for information. Due date is December 17th. Bring gifts to
room 143.

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Candy Cane Grams: Send candy cane grams to your friends for the

holiday season. On sale for $1.00 today through Wednesday during all
lunch periods.

Interact: Plan to meet tomorrow at 2:00 in room 128 for the JJ

Outdoor Clean Up. Gloves and bags will be provided. Any questions,
see Ms. Dahl in room 202A.

Community Service: Wrestling tournament on Friday and Saturday. If
you need community service hours and want to help out, stop by the
wrestling room after 2:00 to see Coach Weaver.

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December 8, 2009 Today is Day 4

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:

abdicate (verb) To relinquish (give up) the throne; also to renounce,
or cast-off a responsibility.

Yearbook Sale: Yearbooks will be on sale this week during all lunch
periods in the Yearbook Office, room 130. The price is $70.

Coat Drive: FBLA’s coat drive is this week. Please bring in your
unwanted winter coats, hats, gloves, or hoodies for those in need.
Drop off in the main lobby.

Orphanage Gift Drive: Astor Home Orphanage is in need of gifts for
this holiday season. Please check the sign up sheet in the main
office for information. Due date is December 17th. Bring gifts to
room 143.

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Candy Cane Grams: Send candy cane grams to your friends for the

holiday season. On sale for $1.00 today and tomorrow during all lunch
periods.

Ski Club: You must bring your report card to Mrs. Nardone, by Friday,
in order to be eligible to participate in Ski Club.

Spanish Honor Society: Meeting today at 1:50 in room 214. Please
make an effort to attend.

Dance Club: Please stop by room 226 after school for a brief meeting.

Interact: Meeting today at 2:00 in room 128. Our speaker today is
from the Grace Smith House. Please be prompt. The outdoor clean up
is postponed due to weather. Teachers, please place recycling bins
outside of your classroom.

Community Service: Wrestling tournament on Friday and Saturday. If

you need community service hours and want to help, stop by the

wrestling room after 2:00 to see Coach Weaver.

Proscenium: Auditions for male roles in Titanic will be December 16th
at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Please see a proscenium member or the
website for more info.

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December 10, 2009 Today is Day 5

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:

afford (verb) Provide, furnish, allow.


Yearbook Sale: Yearbooks on sale today and tomorrow during all lunch

periods in the Yearbook Office, room 130. The price is $70.

Attention Seniors: Deadline to purchase a personal ad for the 2010
Yearbook is December 18th. Order forms are in the main office and
yearbook office, room 130. Purchase by tomorrow and receive a 10%
discount. Baby pictures are due tomorrow.

Coat Drive: FBLA’s coat drive is this week. Please bring in your
unwanted winter coats, hats, gloves, or hoodies for those in need.
Drop off in the main lobby.

ID Pictures and Retakes: Wednesday December 16th in the auditorium.

Anyone who was absent or would like a retake can have their picture
taken during lunch, study hall, or immediately after school.

Orphanage Gift Drive: If you have signed up to donate a gift to Astor
Home Orphanage, please remember the due date is December 17th. Bring

gifts to room 143.


CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Bake Sale: Renaissance will have a bake sale during lunch periods
today.

Debate Club: Mandatory meeting today for all members in room 229.

Ski Club: You must bring your report card to Mrs. Nardone, by

tomorrow, in order to be eligible to participate in Ski Club.

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December 11, 2009 (Day 6)

SAT WORD OF THE DAY:

allegation (noun) Unproven assertion.


Test Table: Closed period 6.

Yearbook Sale: Yearbooks on sale today during all lunch periods in

the Yearbook Office, room 130. The price is $70.

ID Pictures and Retakes: Wednesday, December 16th in the auditorium
during lunch, study hall, or immediately after school. This date is
only for students who did not sit for the last retake day.

Orphanage Gift Drive: If you have signed up to donate a gift to Astor

Home Orphanage, please remember the due date is Thursday, December

17th. Bring gifts to room 143.

Computer Lab: Will be closed on Monday and Tuesday.

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Interact:
- Bell ringing tomorrow is at SAM’S CLUB in Fishkill.
- All members must pick up a flier for the Grace Smith House in the
main office today. Gifts must be in by Tuesday, December 15th.

Ski Club: You must bring your report card to Mrs. Nardone today in

order to be eligible to participate in Ski Club.

Community Service: Wrestling tournament this weekend. If you need

community service hours and want to help, stop by the wrestling room
after 2:00 to see Coach Weaver.

Proscenium: Auditions for male roles in Titanic will be Wednesday,

December 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Please see a proscenium
member or the website for more info.

Spanish Honor Society: We invite everyone to write letters to Santa.
Letter formats and drop off box are in the main office. Each letter
donates $1.00 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.