****Science Assessment****
Monday, June 3rd is the 8th Grade Science Written Assessment. 8th Graders come in at their regular time in the morning.
7th Graders will be picked up at their bus stop on a 2-hour delay schedule.
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****Dr. Avital Presentation****
Thank you to Dr. Avital for speaking to our 7th graders today.
Truly moving presentation given the 6th year in a row.
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Attention National Junior Honor Society families :Just a reminder the meeting and rehearsal for NJHS is on 6/5 after school in the auditorium. You can take the late bus home or have a parent pick you up at 3:30. Siblings/Alumni that are participating in ceremony are asked to attend this rehearsal as well. The Ceremony will take place on 6/6 at 7pm. Students should arrive promptly at 6:30. Students should dress nicely for the event ( dresses, blouses and skirts / dress shirts and slacks) Traditional dress code for NJHS is wearing black and white- but do not feel obligated to only wear those colors. Students can not have their phones with them at the ceremony, so plan ahead to keep them in a safe place. Contact
cara...@wcsdny.org with and questions or concerns.
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****Art Club****
The Arts Integration end of the year party will meet this Friday, May 31 until 5:30.
Please check in with Mrs. Attlesey-Steger if you plan to attend.
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****Intramural****
There is soccer inside the gym today until 4 pm.
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****Night of Jazz****
Please join us on Tomorrow, May 30th for a ‘Night of Jazz’ beginning at 6:00 PM in the front circle at Wappingers Junior High School. This concert features the jazz ensembles from WJHS, VWJHS, RCK and JJ. Bring a blanket or chairs and relax on the lawn listening to some amazing jazz music. In the event of inclement weather, we will move indoors to the auditorium.
Jazz Band members please arrive tonight at 5:30 pm and report to room 130.
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****Crew****
Results from the W.A.R.S regatta on 5/22/19
1st Place
Boys 1st 8 boat
Boys Lightweight 4 boat
2nd Place
Boys 2nd 8 Boat
3rd Place
Girls 1st 8 boat
Upcoming events:
Dutchess Cup Regatta - Wednesday, May 29, 2019
HVRL Varsity Championship Regatta - Saturday, June 1, 2019
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****Summer Camps****
Registration is now open for WCSD Summer Camps! We have camps available for students in grades 7 & 8 including Computer Game Design, Young Hacks Academy, Horseback Riding, String Orchestra and several theater camps. For more information and to register, go to www.wappingersschools.org/page/204.
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****Wappingers Lacrosse Summer Camp****
Please see the attached for information.
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****RCK Girls Varisty Swim Team****
There is an informational meeting on Wednesday, June 5th in room 215.
Please see Mrs. Milanese or Mrs. Cerrato with any questions.
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****Stomp Out Stigma****
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we at Wappingers will be working to increase awareness and Stomp Out Stigma. Please support us by wearing green on Fridays and paying
careful attention to our student announcements regarding mental health issues impacting teens today. Remember: We Are Stronger Together!
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****May is Better Hearing and Speech Month.****
Build communication across the lifespan. Listen for announcements to help increase knowledge and awareness
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****Little Doctors Blood Drive****
Save the date: May 30th
2:30-7:00 PM
WJH room 105
We are currently in the situation that blood reserves are at a critical low. Come and donate to be a silent hero for someone in need.
Join us and support our students as well.
If you are attending the Night of Jazz please consider arriving early and donating.
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****8th Grade 6 Flags****
Applications are available during lunch periods in the cafe or see Mr. Ramirez.
All the buses have been filled, students submitting applications will be put on a waiting list.
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****Fall Sports****
Attention parents of current 7th grade students interested in a Fall Sport for September of School Year 2019-2020
Modified Fall Sports at Wappingers Junior High are as follows:
Boys: Soccer
Boys: Modified Football
Boys and Girls: Cross Country
Girls: Cheerleading
Girls: Field Hockey
Girls: Volleyball
CURRENT 7TH GRADE students at WJHS will SUBMIT their physical to the WJHS Health Office to prepare for 8TH GRADE fall sports. You ONLY need to do this if your current physical has not been approved to play a sport. If you are unsure, please check on FamilyID for the last sport your child tried out for and check the physical date. In order for it to be valid for Fall Sports at Wappingers Junior High, it will have to be dated September 1, 2018 and later.
If you are interested in any of these sports, PLEASE submit a VALID physical dated 9/1/18 or later AND complete the attached Health History Form (*SIGN AND DATE *) and return to the WJHS Health Office ASAP. We are currently awaiting confirmation from Health Quest (School Medical Director) for limited dates of Chart Reviews. Act NOW, Act FAST!
Family ID will be open for REGISTRATION for your SPECIFIC Wappingers Junior High FALL SPORT 30 days prior to Fall Sports beginning on August 10, 2019.
Please see attached.
