VWJHS Friday, Oct. 30th Day 6

[VanWyck]

1. HELP SHELTER ANIMALS

The students in Room 124 are hosting a Paws and Claws drive to
benefit the Dutchess County SPCA and ARF-Animal Rescue Foundation.
Please consider donating the following items: dog and cat treats,
toys, canned food, dry food, non-clumping kitty litter, clean, dry
towels and blankets, scrub brushes, heavy duty 60 gallon size plastic
garbage bags, paper towels, empty spray bottles, dryer sheets, cake
size paper plates, legal sized envelopes, postage stamps and copy
paper .*********NO GLASS*********

Please bring donations to Room 124 during Homeroom - Weeks of
November 2- 13.
Bake Sale Nov. 10 and 12.

2. The VW Football team Played a great game yesterday against
Poughkeepsie. The game ended in a 6-6 tie. The Defense was
outstanding and both teams played a very tough game. Practice Monday.

3.Girls volleyball won an intense match last night against Wappings
JHS. Their next game is today at home.

4. Reminder: There is no school for students on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd.
It's a Superintendent's Conference Day.

5. Today's and Next week's game schedule:

Fri - 3:45 PM BOYS SOCCER VAN WYCK @ WAPPINGERS JHS
Fri - 4:15 PM FIELD HOCKEY VAN WYCK @ OVERLOOK ES
Fri - 4:15 PM VOLLEYBALL BEACON HS @ VAN WYCK MS
Mon - 3:30 PM BOYS SOCCER UNIONVALE MS @ VAN WYCK
Mon - 3:45 PM VOLLEYBALL VAN WYCK @ LAGRANGE MS
Wed - 3:30 PM FOOTBALL UNIONVALE MS @ VAN WYCK

6.There will be a parents meeting for Drama crew members and their
parents on Saturday, Oct. 31st from 11:30 to 12:30. Any questions,
please see Mrs. Muhammad.

7. Any girl interested in trying out for Apex Club volleyball, please
see Miss Holzman in room 118. Tryouts begin Nov. 1st at Casperkill
Country Club. Info. pamphlets can be found in the main office.

8. The John Jay Lady Patriot Basketball Team will be holding a
beginning of the season clinic to help prepare girls in 4th through
9th grade for their upcoming school and CYO basketball tryouts. The
clinic will be held on Saturday November 7th from 10 to 2. For more
information please contact Mr.Brooks at 227-1700 x 102 or
Lawrence.brooks @ wappingersschools.org. Registration will be on a
first come, first serve basis!

9. There will be a large box in the main office for our annual coat
drive to benefit Dutchess Outreach. We will be collecting the coats
during the month of October. All coats and jackets and welcomed and
children's and plus sizes are urgently needed.

10. Hey 7th grade girls! There is a program just for you. Friends,
food, fun, crafts, workshops and girl talks. You are invited to
register for a special day at Dutchess Community College. Live Your
Dream Girls' Conference is Nov. 7th. If you didn't receive a pre-
registration form, pick one up in the main office. Last day to
register is Nov. 2nd.

11. Box Tops For Education Homeroom Contest. The homeroom that
collects the most valid ones gets treated to breakfast. Each boxtop
coupon is worth 10 cents for our school which helps fund the various
programs run by the PTA. Thank you for taking the time to make a
difference.