Good Morning!                                        Today is Day2 .
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                                        ****Student Pictures****
Any student who paid for pictures and did not receive them please see
Mrs. Herbst in room 127 during homeroom.
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                                            ****Boys Soccer****
All boys on the WJHS Soccer team are to report to a meeting after
school
on Thursday, November 5, in the small café. Please bring your uniforms
to the meeting.
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                                     ****Girls Volleyball****
The Girls Volleyball team won their final game on Monday winning 4
sets against
Arlington. They finished with an 8 to 4 overall record. These girls
truly display what teamwork, sportsmanship and respect is all about.
We are proud to see how you
represent WJHS. Please turn in your clean uniform to Ms. Mullen as
soon as possible.
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                                   ****Student Government****
There is a Student Government meeting today after school in room 217
until
the 3:50PM late bus.
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                                                     Bowling
Any student interested in Bowling should attend tryouts on Nov. 9th,
10th and
12th from 2:30 to 4:30 PM at Fishkill Bowl. A Sports Physical is
required.
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                ****Faculty/Student Gov't versus Girls Volleyball
Team****
There is a Faculty/Student Gov’t versus the Girls Volleyball team game
on Wednesday,
Nov. 18th from 3 to 5PM. All students are welcome to attend. You will
be able
 to take the 3:50PM late bus home.
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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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                              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:
Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because
they're priceless.
 - Sherry Anderson

Have a lovely day and always remember to Smile. :)