JOHN JAY MORNING NEWS

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Monday April 29, 2013 Today is Day 3

Cap & Gowns: Attention Seniors, if you have not ordered your cap and
gown please do so immediately.

Fall Sports Physicals: Stop in the nurses’ office for a permission
slip. The form is also online.

Lost & Found: Please check the lost & found in the main office by
Thursday. Items will be donated on Friday.

Used Clothing Collection: Please donate on June 1st at Van Wyck
Junior High, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Troop 10167 Booster Club will
receive a donation for the total poundage collected to help pay for an
educational tour of Europe.

Track Fundraiser: The track and field team is having a fundraiser at
Buffalo Wild Wings on Wednesday. For each check accompanied by a
coupon, Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 20% to JJ’s team. The coupon
is valid all day for both dine-in and carry-out. Pick up coupons in
the main office.

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Interact:
- Please put recycle bins outside your classroom after period 8.
- If your room needs a recycling bin, please sign up for one in the
Main Office.
- Meeting at 2:00 in room 128.


Senior Prom Committee: Meeting today at 2:00 p.m.

Teen Driver Safety Night: Attention Juniors, the Teen Driver Safety
Night is tonight at 6:45 p.m. An important presentation on Distracted
Driving will begin promptly at 6:45 p.m.

Concert Band: Concert Band’s trip over to RCK for the ensemble clinic
is approved for tomorrow. Students will travel to RCK during
rehearsal time and arrive back to John Jay in time for 7th period.
Please be sure to obtain work from your teachers in advance.

Junior Prom:
- All juniors attending the prom should stop by the main office to
pick up prom picture info.
- If you are leaving early on the day of junior prom, submit a note
signed by your parent with your ID number to the attendance office by
Wednesday, May 1st. On Thursday, May 2nd, your name will be entered
into the early dismissal report. Your name must be on this report in
order to leave early on Friday, May 3rd.

Senior Prom Tickets: Due to high demand there will be one final day
of senior prom tickets on Wednesday during all lunch periods in the
café lobby. Cost is $80.00 per ticket payable to JJ Activity Fund
Class of 2013.

Student Council: Information sheets and nomination forms for class
and student council officers are now available in the main office.
Elections will be held May 1-3. Any questions see Mrs. Scheffel in
room 223.

Multicultural Fair: Set for May 17th. If you would like to perform
or have a booth, signup sheets are in the Main Office.

SPORTS

Boys Basketball: Mandatory meeting for any boy who would like to try
out for basketball next year. The meeting is tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. in
the gym lobby.

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Tuesday April 30, 2013 Today is Day 4

Interact Recycling Bins: If your room needs a recycling bin, please
sign up for one in the main office.

Juniors: If you plan to apply to either RIP or RIT, see your
counselor today. You could be eligible for a scholarship if you are
in the top 10% of your class.

Cap & Gowns: Attention seniors, if you have not ordered your cap and

gown please do so immediately.

Academic Appeals: Deadline has been extended to Friday.

Fall Sports Physicals: Stop in the nurses’ office for a permission
slip. The form is also online.

Lost & Found: Please check the lost & found in the main office by
Thursday. Items will be donated on Friday.

Track Fundraiser: The track and field team is having a fundraiser at
Buffalo Wild Wings on Wednesday. For each check accompanied by a
coupon, Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 20% to JJ’s team. The coupon
is valid all day for both dine-in and carry-out. Pick up coupons in
the main office.

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Volleyball Tournament: Teams who did not play in Friday’s
Multicultural Volleyball Tournament must see Mr. Davis in room M1 for
a refund.

Junior Prom:
- All juniors attending the prom should stop by the main office to

pick up prom picture info. You must have a check for payment the night
of the prom if you wish to have pictures taken by the Lifetouch
photographer.

- If you are leaving early on the day of junior prom, submit a note
signed by your parent with your ID number to the attendance office by

tomorrow. On Thursday, May 2nd, your name will be entered into the

early dismissal report. Your name must be on this report in order to
leave early on Friday, May 3rd.

Senior Prom Tickets: Due to high demand there will be one final day

of senior prom tickets tomorrow during all lunch periods in the café

lobby. Cost is $80.00 per ticket payable to JJ Activity Fund Class of
2013.

Student Council: Information sheets and nomination forms for class
and student council officers are now available in the main office.
Elections will be held May 1-3. Any questions see Mrs. Scheffel in
room 223.

Sophomores:
- Permission slips for the class trip to Dorney Park are now available
in the main office. Cost is $65. The first 100 to give money will be
guaranteed spots. Return to Mr. Crocco in room 192B.
- Class of 2015 t-shirts will be on sale next week; May 7, 8 and 9;
during all lunch periods. Cost is $10 and goes towards class
activities.

Multicultural Fair: Set for May 17th. If you would like to perform
or have a booth, signup sheets are in the Main Office.

SPORTS

Track: The League Championship Track Meet has been changed from a two
day meet to a one day meet. It is today at Arlington HS. The bus will
leave at 2:00 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Mandatory meeting for any boy who would like to try

out for basketball next year. The meeting is today at 2:30 p.m. in
the gym lobby.

Wappingers Crew Club: Good luck to Wappingers Crew as they compete in
Poughkeepsie today at 5:00 p.m. This is a local race; come out and
support the team! The race can be viewed from the HRRA Boathouse or
the Walkway.

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Wednesday May 1, 2013 Today is Day 5

Academic Appeals: Deadline has been extended to Friday.

Cap & Gowns: Cap and gown distribution will take place on Tuesday,
May 28th and Wednesday, May 29th during all lunch periods in room 112.

Honor Roll: The 3rd quarter honor roll is posted on the bulletin
board in the English Wing.

Fall Sports Physicals: Stop in the nurses’ office for a permission
slip. The form is also online.

Lost & Found: Please check the lost & found in the main office by

tomorrow. Items will be donated on Friday.

Interact Recycling Bins: If your room needs a recycling bin, please
sign up for one in the main office.

Track Fundraiser: The track and field team is having a fundraiser at

Buffalo Wild Wings is today. For each check accompanied by a coupon,

Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 20% to JJ’s team. The coupon is valid
all day for both dine-in and carry-out. Pick up coupons in the main
office.

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Student Council Voting: Voting for class officers will run today
through Friday on mybigcampus.com.

Senior Prom Tickets: Due to high demand there will be one final day

of senior prom ticket sales today during all lunch periods in the café

lobby. Cost is $80.00 per ticket payable to JJ Activity Fund Class of
2013.

Yearbooks: On sale in-school beginning today through Friday, May 10th
during periods 4-8 in the yearbook office, room 130. The cost is
$90. Checks payable to John Jay H.S. Activity Fund, with "yearbook"
and the student's name written in the memo section. This is the last
pre-sale offered this year and orders will be taken only while
supplies last.

Junior Prom: All juniors attending the prom should stop by the main

office to pick up prom picture info. You must have a check for payment
the night of the prom if you wish to have pictures taken by the
Lifetouch photographer.

Sophomores:
- Permission slips for the class trip to Dorney Park are now available
in the main office. Cost is $65. The first 100 to give money will be
guaranteed spots. Return to Mr. Crocco in room 192B.
- Class of 2015 t-shirts will be on sale next week; May 7, 8 and 9;
during all lunch periods. Cost is $10 and goes towards class
activities.

Jay Games: It’s time, they’re here. The Jay Games have arrived. Now
it’s your time to bring glory, honor, and money to your class. By
participating in athletic and intellectual events, your team can gain
points for your grade, earning you a chance to win a cash prize for
your class. More info and team roster packets are in the main
office. Team registration will close on May 8th. The first five
teams from each grade will be accepted. Now it’s your chance to make
a name for your grade in events like dodgeball, quidditch, ultimate
frisbee, a dance-off, and more. Any questions, ask a student council
rep, officer, or advisor.

Powder Puff Game: Set for Friday, May 10th, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Players
need to arrive at 4:30 p.m. Brief captains meeting on Tuesday, May
7th in room 225. (EFPD vs. JJ teachers basketball game immediately
following.)

Multicultural Fair: Set for May 17th. If you would like to perform
or have a booth, signup sheets are in the Main Office.

Volleyball Tournament: Teams who did not play in Friday’s
Multicultural Volleyball Tournament must see Mr. Davis in room M1 for
a refund.

SPORTS

Wappingers Crew Club: Congratulations to Wappingers Crew for big wins
in the boys varsity 4 and the girls varsity 8 at the Dutchess Cup
Races yesterday. The crew races again Saturday afternoon in
Poughkeepsie. Come out and support the team!

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Thursday May 2, 2013 Today is Day 6

Academic Appeals: Deadline has been extended to tomorrow.

Cap & Gowns: Cap and gown distribution will take place on Tuesday,
May 28th and Wednesday, May 29th during all lunch periods in room 112.

Fall Sports Physicals: Stop in the nurses’ office for a permission
slip. The form is also online.

Interact Recycling Bins: If your room needs a recycling bin, please
sign up for one in the main office.

Bus notes: You must submit your bus notes to the main office before
first period.

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Student Council Voting: Voting for class officers is today and
tomorrow on mybigcampus.com.

Yearbooks: On sale in-school through Friday, May 10th during periods

4-8 in the yearbook office, room 130. The cost is $90. Checks
payable to John Jay H.S. Activity Fund, with "yearbook" and the
student's name written in the memo section. This is the last pre-sale
offered this year and orders will be taken only while supplies last.

Elysium: All members meeting today to plan the rest of the year. Be
sure to attend!

Junior Prom:
- All juniors attending the prom should stop by the main office to

pick up prom picture info. You must have a check for payment the night
of the prom if you wish to have pictures taken by the Lifetouch
photographer.

- Final call to submit your notes for early dismissal in the
attendance office.

Sophomores:
- Permission slips for the class trip to Dorney Park are now available
in the main office. Cost is $65. The first 100 to give money will be
guaranteed spots. Return to Mr. Crocco in room 192B.
- Class of 2015 t-shirts will be on sale next week; May 7, 8 and 9;
during all lunch periods. Cost is $10 and goes towards class
activities.

Jay Games: It’s time, they’re here. The Jay Games have arrived. Now
it’s your time to bring glory, honor, and money to your class. By
participating in athletic and intellectual events, your team can gain
points for your grade, earning you a chance to win a cash prize for
your class. More info and team roster packets are in the main
office. Team registration will close on May 8th. The first five
teams from each grade will be accepted. Now it’s your chance to make
a name for your grade in events like dodgeball, quidditch, ultimate
frisbee, a dance-off, and more. Any questions, ask a student council
rep, officer, or advisor.

Powder Puff Game: Set for Friday, May 10th, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Players
need to arrive at 4:30 p.m. Brief captains meeting on Tuesday, May
7th in room 225.

EFPD vs. JJ Teachers Basketball Game: Come support your favorite JJ
teachers as they look to defend their title against the East Fishkill
Police Department on Friday, May 10th at 7:00 p.m. in JJ’s gym.

Multicultural Fair: Set for May 17th. If you would like to perform
or have a booth, signup sheets are in the Main Office.

SPORTS

Girls Basketball: Any girls interested in basketball can attend open
gyms starting Monday. They will run every Monday and Tuesday, 6:00 –
7:00 p.m. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Bianco in the PE
Office.

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Friday May 3, 2013 Today is Day 1

Bus notes: All bus notes should already be in the main office.
Remember that they are needed before first period.

Recycling Bins: If your room needs a recycling bin, please sign up on
the chart in the main office.

Cap & Gowns: Cap and gown distribution will take place on Tuesday,
May 28th and Wednesday, May 29th during all lunch periods in room 112.

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Student Council Voting: Voting for class officers is today on

mybigcampus.com.

Yearbooks: On sale in-school through Friday, May 10th during periods
4-8 in the yearbook office, room 130. The cost is $90. Checks
payable to John Jay H.S. Activity Fund, with "yearbook" and the
student's name written in the memo section. This is the last pre-sale
offered this year and orders will be taken only while supplies last.

Junior Prom: All juniors attending the prom should stop by the main

office to pick up prom picture info. You must have a check for payment

at the prom if you wish to have pictures taken by the Lifetouch
photographer.

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Monday May 6, 2013 Today is Day 2

Attention Faculty: Each year, The Patriot Award is sponsored by the
John Jay Athletic Association offering a monetary award to a senior
who demonstrates the meaning of school spirit at John Jay. Please
check your email for details and the nomination form. Deadline is
Friday, May 31st.

AP Exams: If you are signed up for an AP Exam, you must be in the
main lobby by 7:05 a.m. for a morning exam and 11:05 a.m. for an
afternoon exam.

Cap & Gowns:
- Jostens will be here on Tuesday, May 14th, during all lunch periods
in the cafe lobby to deliver rings and to take late cap and gown
orders.
- Cap and gown distribution will take place Tuesday, May 28th and

Wednesday, May 29th during all lunch periods in room 112.

Scholarship Opportunity for Seniors: The JJ Athletic Association
Scholarship applications are in the main office. This scholarship is
awarded to one male and one female student meeting the following
criteria: minimum GPA with no failing grades in major subjects,
continued involvement in a JJ activity or sport, community
involvement, and continued education after high school. Applications
with attachments must be returned to the JJ Athletic Association
mailbox in the main office. Deadline is Friday, May 31st.

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Election Results: The Results of the Class Office and Student Council
Elections are in:
Class of 2014: President - Chris Pratt; Vice President - Taylor
Prince; Treasurer – Rachel Fricker; Secretary - Jessica Fricker
Class of 2015: President - Daniella Russo; Vice President – Danielle
DeFeo; Treasurer - Shivi Mehta; Secretary - Arifa Abrahim
Class of 2016: President - Justin Lee; Vice President – Jeana Alfano;
Treasurer - Likitha Kumer; Secretary - Siana Garcia
Student Council: President - Daniella Russso; Vice President - Lauren
DiFusco; Treasurer - Rachel Moody
Congratulations to all the winners! Please make sure all elections
posters are removed from the halls by the end of the day on Tuesday.

Senior T-shirts: NHS will sell senior t-shirts this week in the café
lobby during all lunch periods. Order forms are at the booth and the
cost is $15.

Yearbooks: On sale in-school through Friday during periods 4-8 in the

yearbook office, room 130. The cost is $90. Checks payable to John
Jay H.S. Activity Fund, with "yearbook" and the student's name written
in the memo section. This is the last pre-sale offered this year and
orders will be taken only while supplies last.

Sophomores:
- Permission slips for the class trip to Dorney Park are now available
in the main office. Cost is $65. The first 100 to give money will be
guaranteed spots. Return to Mr. Crocco in room 192B.

- Class of 2015 t-shirts are on sale this week during all lunch

periods. Cost is $10 and goes towards class activities.

Interact: No recycling today. Meeting at 2:00 in room 128.

Math Honor Society: Meeting on Wednesday at 2:00 in room 128.

Jay Games: Info and team roster packets are in the main office. Team
registration will close on Wednesday.

Powder Puff Game: Set for Friday, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Players need to
arrive at 4:30 p.m. Brief captains meeting tomorrow in room 225.

EFPD vs. JJ Teachers Basketball Game: Come support your favorite JJ
teachers as they look to defend their title against the East Fishkill

Police Department on Friday at 7:00 p.m. in JJ’s gym.

SPORTS

Wappingers Crew Club: Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Senior 4 on
another big win on Saturday, racing in Poughkeepsie. On May 11th, the
crews compete in Saratoga at the New York State Rowing championship.
Good luck!

Track: Results from the Somers Invitational Track Meet. Bobby
Bidwell - Hammer Throw - 3rd place...123'-3; Dante Harris - 200m -
2nd place - 22.5; Shawn Flynn - Pentathlon - 5th place - 2342 points;
Kyle Hassett - PVault - 5th place - 10'-0; Troy Dean - 3200m - 4th
place...10:12; Aaron Hamilton - 100m - 3rd place - 11.2. Lauren
Miller placed 1st in the javelin; Megan Kohl placed 5th in high jump;
the 4x200 relay team of Amanda Giusto, Josley DeLosSantos, Megan Kohl
and Sam Mosca placed 3rd.

Girls Basketball: Any girls interested in basketball can attend open

gyms starting today. They will run every Monday and Tuesday, 6:00 –

7:00 p.m. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Bianco in the PE
Office.

Hockey: JJ hockey registration for all teams will be on Thursday in
the cafeteria, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Come be a part of another
championship run!