VWJHS Monday, Nov. 16th Day 3

[VanWyck]

1. Thank you for your support and for the candy donations for the
soldiers. Go Van Wyck Griffins!

2. Boys and girls basketball informational meeting will be after
school on Thursday, Nov. 19th. Meet in the cafeteria after school.
You can take the late bus home. Reminder, you need a school sports
physical to try out.

3. Student Gov't will meet this Wednesday after school. Please meet
Ms. Tann in the cafeteria.

4. The PTA will begin collecting the 8th graders baby pictures for
the yearbook. Bring in your baby photo with your name on the back to
your 1st period teacher. We will do our best to have all photos
returned. We're looking for a great turnout so get your pictures in by
Deember 1st.

5. School Store will be open tomorrow (Tuesday) during all lunch
periods.

6. Van Wyck Apparel Sale

Forms for the Apparel Sale will be coming home today. The sale will
run for this week only - all orders are due in by Friday, November
20th. All items will be back before the Winter Break - they make great
Holiday gifts!! Show your school spirit by wearing one of the many Van
Wyck Griffin items offered.

7. QSP ORDERS ARE IN!!!

If you placed a QSP Fundraising order you will need to come to Van
Wyck to pick that order up on Monday, November 16th.

Pick-up will be in the school cafeteria between the hours of 3:00pm
and 8:00pm.

Orders cannot go home on the bus with the students!

Thank you,
The Van Wyck PTA

8. Here's your chance if you:
* were absent
* forgot portrait money
* need a retake
* didn't buy portraits or want more

Just show up looking your best!
* for retakes - be sure to return your original portraits
* to purchase new portraits - pick up a flyer in advance from the
school office

The date is Friday, November 20th

9. Attention all 7th and 8th grade girls interested in trying out for
cheerleading for the basketball season. You must attend the
informational meeting on Thursday, Nov. 19th. It will be held from 3
to 3:45 and you can take the late bus home. Any questions, see Mrs.
Marinaccio in room 107.

10. Dear Parents,
Guidance is starting a lunch group for those students who are new to
Van Wyck. If your child is new to this building and you would like
them to join a group that would help them feel more comfortable at
their new school, meet and make new friends, and have a safe place to
share their excitement and/or apprehensions about their new
environment, please contact Mrs. Smith at
227-1700 X 110.

11. HELP WANTED -- HELP HOMELESS DOGS AND CATS

Bring donations to Rm. 124 during Homeroom. Homerooms with the most
items will win a breakfast break. The following items are needed: cat
food, dog food, toys, treats, clean blankets and towels, and cat
litter. Animal Rescue Foundation, DCSPCA and the students in Rm. 124
thank you.

12. BOX TOPS

The deadline for the next homeroom contest is Friday, February 19th
2010. With the holiday season coming, I am sure this time we will beat
this number and do better for our school. Each boxtop coupon is worth
10 cents for our school which helps fund the various programs run by
the PTA.Please visit www.boxtops4education.com for more information on
ways to earn for your school and a list of participating products.

A REQUEST---PLEASE DO NOT THROW AWAY ANY BOX, CONTAINER, OR WRAPPING
UNLESS YOU YOU HAVE CLIPPED THE BOX TOP COUPON ON IT. IF CLIPPED,
SAVED & BROUGHT TO SCHOOL, IT COULD CONTRIBUTE TO 1000s OF DOLLARS FOR
OUR SCHOOL. Thank you for taking the time to make a difference for
our school.
~Anita Mehta (Box tops coordinator)