WJHS News for November 20, 2009
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Ellen Mead
Nov 20, 2009, 8:41:51 AM11/20/09
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Good Morning! Today is Day 1.
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****Student Gov't Fundraiser****
The Student Gov't Fundraiser will be arriving today. Students will be
receiving
their items during 9th period today.
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****Field Hockey****
Members of the Girls Field Hockey team are reminded that their
equipment
and uniforms must be returned by Tuesday, November 24th. If you do not
return it by then you will be charged.
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Poinsettia Fundraiser
The 7th and 8th Grade Chorus Poinsettia Fundraiser is due on Friday,
November 20th.
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Drama Update
Drama Club’s next rehearsal for the entire cast of "The Music Man"
will be on Monday, November 30th from 7 to 8:30PM in the auditorium.
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****8th Grade Art Class****
Mrs. Attlesey's 1st Quarter Art Classes may pick up their sketchbooks
in room 217.
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BOE Update
The Board of Education approved its 2009-2010 Goals at its November
16 meeting. The Goals are available at:
http://www.wappingersschools.org/Board/Goals20092010/Default.html
The Board will next meet on Monday, December 7 at 7:30 PM at the
District Office. All are welcome to attend.
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Stage Crew
Stage Crew meets Thursday, November 19th until 4:15PM. If you were
selected for Stage crew, please arrange for transportation home. We
will meet in room 223.
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Boys Basketball Tryouts
Tryouts are this Monday, November 23rd. Look for times posted in the
hallways. You will need to have a copy of your report card and your
travel sheet signed by your teachers. Be sure your physical is in to
the Nurse.
Times are as follows:
Monday, Nov. 23rd: 8th Grade: 2:55 to 3:40PM
7th Grade: 4 to 5PM
Tuesday, Nov. 24th: 8th Grade: 2:55 to 3:40PM
7th Grade: 4 to 5PM
Everyone MUST have a ride home if tryouts go past 3:45PM. Boys should
bring sneakers, shorts and t-shirts. Additional information is
located
outside the Main Office.
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RCK Interact Club's 5th annual Taste of Ketcham!
Friday, November 20th 6:30-8:30 PM
RCK Cafeteria $8 and $10
There will be a variety of International food from local restaurants
and Ketcham families. International entertainment and art by members
of the Ketcham community. Raffle prizes! Henna! Face painting!
All of the money raised from this event will benefit an orphanage/
school in rural China.
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PTA Book Fair
The PTA will be sponsoring a Scholastic Book Fair at Wappingers
Junior High on December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2009. Students will come
to the book fair during class periods on Tuesday or Wednesday or
Thursday. Students will be informed which day they will be visiting
the book fair, so that they can bring money on the appropriate day.
There will be a large variety of books and posters available to
purchase at the book fair. This is a great time to start doing some
holiday shopping and support your PTA at the same time! Please be
advised that we are required to charge sales tax of 8.125% on all
purchases.
Parents are welcome to come and shop during school hours. Please
sign in at the front desk and follow signs to the fair. Purchases
may be made with cash, checks (made payable to WJHS PTA) or credit
card.
If any parents would like to help out during the book fair, please
contact Petricia Mayott at 298-1562 or petes...@rocketmail.com.
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Yearbooks
Yearbooks are on sale through November 20th. They are $20 each and
will be sold before 1st period in room 102. Buy them now before the
price increase on December 1st to $25.
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Recess
Students please remember you must be dressed appropriately for the
weather if you wish to go outside during your lunch period.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sports Physicals
Physicals for Winter Sports are now in progress. If you need a sports
physical please stop by the Health Office to schedule your
appointment.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Emergency Card Information
The Administrators, teachers and staff appreciate all the parents/
guardians who have returned their completed Emergency Contact cards.
Should any changes or updates happen to this information during the
school year please contact school.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reporting School Absences
When you call for a student absence, please specify the reason for
the absence such as fever, headache, nausea, etc. so we can gather
and tabulate data as per the Department of Health requirement.
Parents are reminded to please send their son/daughter to school only
after they are symptom free for 24 hours (without the assistance of
fever reducing medication such as advil, tylenol, etc.)
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Free Math Help and Tutoring
A community volunteer group is offering free math tutoring and
homework assistance to students in Grades 7 & 8. The sessions will
be from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesdays at Van Wyck JHS. More
information is available at:
http://www.wappingersschools.org/Math/MathHelp2009-10/G48.html
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Communication
Communication is extremely important to the Administrators, teachers
and staff at WJHS. Therefore, please remember that notes from
parents/ guardians on early dismissal, late arrivals, bus change or
any thing that effects your child would be greatly appreciated.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Building Guests/Visitors
All parents/guardians and guests are asked to please remember
that they will be asked to present valid picture ID when they enter
our building.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
****School Closing****
Schools and Offices are closed from Wednesday to Friday, November 25th
to November 27th for Thanksgiving Recess.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Have a marvelous weekend and always remember to Smile. :)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
****Student Gov't Fundraiser****
The Student Gov't Fundraiser will be arriving today. Students will be
receiving
their items during 9th period today.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
****Field Hockey****
Members of the Girls Field Hockey team are reminded that their
equipment
and uniforms must be returned by Tuesday, November 24th. If you do not
return it by then you will be charged.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Poinsettia Fundraiser
The 7th and 8th Grade Chorus Poinsettia Fundraiser is due on Friday,
November 20th.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Drama Update
Drama Club’s next rehearsal for the entire cast of "The Music Man"
will be on Monday, November 30th from 7 to 8:30PM in the auditorium.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
****8th Grade Art Class****
Mrs. Attlesey's 1st Quarter Art Classes may pick up their sketchbooks
in room 217.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BOE Update
The Board of Education approved its 2009-2010 Goals at its November
16 meeting. The Goals are available at:
http://www.wappingersschools.org/Board/Goals20092010/Default.html
The Board will next meet on Monday, December 7 at 7:30 PM at the
District Office. All are welcome to attend.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Stage Crew
Stage Crew meets Thursday, November 19th until 4:15PM. If you were
selected for Stage crew, please arrange for transportation home. We
will meet in room 223.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Boys Basketball Tryouts
Tryouts are this Monday, November 23rd. Look for times posted in the
hallways. You will need to have a copy of your report card and your
travel sheet signed by your teachers. Be sure your physical is in to
the Nurse.
Times are as follows:
Monday, Nov. 23rd: 8th Grade: 2:55 to 3:40PM
7th Grade: 4 to 5PM
Tuesday, Nov. 24th: 8th Grade: 2:55 to 3:40PM
7th Grade: 4 to 5PM
Everyone MUST have a ride home if tryouts go past 3:45PM. Boys should
bring sneakers, shorts and t-shirts. Additional information is
located
outside the Main Office.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RCK Interact Club's 5th annual Taste of Ketcham!
Friday, November 20th 6:30-8:30 PM
RCK Cafeteria $8 and $10
There will be a variety of International food from local restaurants
and Ketcham families. International entertainment and art by members
of the Ketcham community. Raffle prizes! Henna! Face painting!
All of the money raised from this event will benefit an orphanage/
school in rural China.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PTA Book Fair
The PTA will be sponsoring a Scholastic Book Fair at Wappingers
Junior High on December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2009. Students will come
to the book fair during class periods on Tuesday or Wednesday or
Thursday. Students will be informed which day they will be visiting
the book fair, so that they can bring money on the appropriate day.
There will be a large variety of books and posters available to
purchase at the book fair. This is a great time to start doing some
holiday shopping and support your PTA at the same time! Please be
advised that we are required to charge sales tax of 8.125% on all
purchases.
Parents are welcome to come and shop during school hours. Please
sign in at the front desk and follow signs to the fair. Purchases
may be made with cash, checks (made payable to WJHS PTA) or credit
card.
If any parents would like to help out during the book fair, please
contact Petricia Mayott at 298-1562 or petes...@rocketmail.com.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Yearbooks
Yearbooks are on sale through November 20th. They are $20 each and
will be sold before 1st period in room 102. Buy them now before the
price increase on December 1st to $25.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Recess
Students please remember you must be dressed appropriately for the
weather if you wish to go outside during your lunch period.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sports Physicals
Physicals for Winter Sports are now in progress. If you need a sports
physical please stop by the Health Office to schedule your
appointment.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Emergency Card Information
The Administrators, teachers and staff appreciate all the parents/
guardians who have returned their completed Emergency Contact cards.
Should any changes or updates happen to this information during the
school year please contact school.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reporting School Absences
When you call for a student absence, please specify the reason for
the absence such as fever, headache, nausea, etc. so we can gather
and tabulate data as per the Department of Health requirement.
Parents are reminded to please send their son/daughter to school only
after they are symptom free for 24 hours (without the assistance of
fever reducing medication such as advil, tylenol, etc.)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Free Math Help and Tutoring
A community volunteer group is offering free math tutoring and
homework assistance to students in Grades 7 & 8. The sessions will
be from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesdays at Van Wyck JHS. More
information is available at:
http://www.wappingersschools.org/Math/MathHelp2009-10/G48.html
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Communication
Communication is extremely important to the Administrators, teachers
and staff at WJHS. Therefore, please remember that notes from
parents/ guardians on early dismissal, late arrivals, bus change or
any thing that effects your child would be greatly appreciated.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Building Guests/Visitors
All parents/guardians and guests are asked to please remember
that they will be asked to present valid picture ID when they enter
our building.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
****School Closing****
Schools and Offices are closed from Wednesday to Friday, November 25th
to November 27th for Thanksgiving Recess.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Have a marvelous weekend and always remember to Smile. :)
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