Good Morning!                                        Today is Day 1.
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                                          ****Thank You****
Thank you to all the students and their families for their donation of
candy
for our troops. At last count there are about 5 boxes filled with
goodies.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
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                                        School Closing
School is closed for students on Tuesday, November 3rd for
Superintendent Conference day.
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                                           BOE Meeting
The Board of Education will meet today Monday, November 2 at 7:30 PM
at the District Office. All are welcome to attend.
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                               ****Girls Volleyball Game****
Come support the girls at their last game here today Monday, November
2nd beginning at 3:30PM.
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                                     ****Girls Field Hockey****
The Field Hockey clothes are in. Please see Coach Baldwin sometime
today. Also please remember to return your equipment.
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                                       ****Boys Soccer****
The WJHS Boys Soccer team ended their season against Van Wyck with
an overtime tie. Great job boys!
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                                   Homework Help Club
Any student interested in getting help with their homework, please
come to the Project Homework Help Club in room 144. Students who
participate will be able to take the 3:50 PM late bus home. The club
will meet on:
Wednesday, November 4th
Tuesday, November 10th
Tuesday, November 17th
Wednesday, November 18th
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                                          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.
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                                   Skiers and Snowboarders
Parents of students interested in these activities should check out
the link on Mrs. Hardt's website for information.
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                                     7th Grade Girl Day
Discover your power, beauty and strength. 7th Grade girls are invited
to register for a special day for girls at Dutchess Community
College. “Live Your Dream Girls’” Conference is on November 7th. Pre-
registration ends today, November 2, 2009.
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                              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.
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                               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.
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                                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.
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Quote of the Day:
The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of
a happier
life for ourselves.  - Helen Keller

Have a beautiful Monday and always remember to Smile. :)