WJHS News for October 27, 2009

[Ellen Mead]

Good Morning! Today is Day 3.
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School Closing
School is closed for students on Tuesday, November 3rd for
Superintendent Conference day.
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****Drama Rehearsal****
Today's Drama Rehearsal is ONLY for the following characters: Charlie
and the Traveling Salesmen. Please report to room M-10 for rehearsal.
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Captain Council
There will be a Captain Council meeting today Tuesday, October 27th
in
room 105 immediately after school. Only members with signed
permission
slips may attend.
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Field Hockey
The Field Hockey girls played an amazing game against Brewster
yesterday.
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****Student Government****
Student Government meeting will be held tomorrow, Wednesday October
28th
in room 217 until the 3:50PM late bus.
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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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PTA Reflections
WJHS students are invited to participate in the PTA-sponsored fine
arts competition, Reflections. Individuals may submit work in one or
more of the following areas: photography, visual arts, literature,
musical composition, dance choreography, and film/video production.
The theme for this year's competition is "Beauty is......". Students
may sign up in the Main Office throughout this week. The PTA will be
asking
students to supply their name, homeroom number, email address and
home phone number, so that we can contact them with rules, due dates,
and
additional information about the program. If you have any questions
please contact Ruth Zoodsma at rzoo...@hotmail.com or (845)
462-0163.
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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 on 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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October 30, 2009
Reminder that costume, and face or hair painting will not be allowed
on Friday, October 30th. All Administrators, faculty and staff
appreciate your cooperation in following this request.
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November 2, 2009 - Candy Donations
There will be a collection of any candy students wish to donate to
the troops on Monday, November 2nd in the Main Office. Please do not
donate chocolates as it will melt during transportation.
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Quote of the Day:
The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it,
but what they
become by it. John Ruskin

Have a terrific Tuesday and always remember to Smile. :)