WJHS News for November 23, 2009
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Ellen Mead
Nov 23, 2009, 8:23:35 AM11/23/09
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Good Morning! Today is Day 2.
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****Student Gov't Fundraiser****
Students will continue to receive their fundraiser items during 9th
period today.
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****Toys for Tots****
Our school is participating in the Toys for Tots drive to help
brighten the
holidays for thousands of children in Dutchess County. New unwrapped
toys may be dropped off in the Main Office from November 30th to
December 16th.
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****Handful of Pennies****
We are also participating in a “Handful of Pennies” to purchase toys.
If you
have any spare change please deposit it in the jar located on the
counter in
the Main Office from November 30th to December 4th.
Your generosity to both of these worthwhile causes is greatly
appreciated.
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Field Hockey
Members of the Girls Field Hockey team are reminded that their
equipment and uniforms must be returned by Tuesday, November 24th.
If you do not return it by then you will be charged.
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Drama Update
Drama Club’s next rehearsal for the entire cast of "The Music Man"
will be on Monday, November 30th from 7 to 8:30PM in the auditorium.
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8th Grade Art Class
Mrs. Attlesey's 1st Quarter Art Classes may pick up their sketchbooks
in room 217.
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BOE Update
The Board of Education approved its 2009-2010 Goals at its November
16 meeting. The Goals are available at:
http://www.wappingersschools.org/Board/Goals20092010/Default.html
The Board will next meet on Monday, December 7 at 7:30 PM at the
District Office. All are welcome to attend.
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Boys Basketball Tryouts
Tryouts are this Monday, November 23rd. Look for times posted in the
hallways. You will need to have a copy of your report card and your
travel sheet signed by your teachers. Be sure your physical is in to
the Nurse.
Times are as follows:
Monday, Nov. 23rd: 8th Grade: 2:55 to 3:40PM
7th Grade: 4 to 5PM
Tuesday, Nov. 24th: 8th Grade: 2:55 to 3:40PM
7th Grade: 4 to 5PM
Everyone MUST have a ride home if tryouts go past 3:45PM. Boys should
bring sneakers, shorts and t-shirts. Additional information is
located outside the Main Office.
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PTA Book Fair
The PTA will be sponsoring a Scholastic Book Fair at Wappingers
Junior High on December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2009. Students will come
to the book fair during class periods on Tuesday or Wednesday or
Thursday. Students will be informed which day they will be visiting
the book fair, so that they can bring money on the appropriate day.
There will be a large variety of books and posters available to
purchase at the book fair. This is a great time to start doing some
holiday shopping and support your PTA at the same time! Please be
advised that we are required to charge sales tax of 8.125% on all
purchases.
Parents are welcome to come and shop during school hours. Please
sign in at the front desk and follow signs to the fair. Purchases
may be made with cash, checks (made payable to WJHS PTA) or credit
card.
If any parents would like to help out during the book fair, please
contact Petricia Mayott at 298-1562 or pete...@rocketmail.com.
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****Yearbooks****
Yearbook orders will still be accepted Monday and Tuesday, November
23rd
and 24th before 1st period in room 102 for $20. The price will
increase to $25
after Thanksgiving.
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Recess
Students please remember you must be dressed appropriately for the
weather if you wish to go outside during your lunch period.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
School Closing
Schools and Offices are closed from Wednesday to Friday, November
25th
to November 27th for Thanksgiving Recess.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Quote for the day:
Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you
plant.
- Robert Louis Stevenson
Have a phenomenal Monday and always remember to Smile. :)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
****Student Gov't Fundraiser****
Students will continue to receive their fundraiser items during 9th
period today.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
****Toys for Tots****
Our school is participating in the Toys for Tots drive to help
brighten the
holidays for thousands of children in Dutchess County. New unwrapped
toys may be dropped off in the Main Office from November 30th to
December 16th.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
****Handful of Pennies****
We are also participating in a “Handful of Pennies” to purchase toys.
If you
have any spare change please deposit it in the jar located on the
counter in
the Main Office from November 30th to December 4th.
Your generosity to both of these worthwhile causes is greatly
appreciated.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Field Hockey
Members of the Girls Field Hockey team are reminded that their
equipment and uniforms must be returned by Tuesday, November 24th.
If you do not return it by then you will be charged.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Drama Update
Drama Club’s next rehearsal for the entire cast of "The Music Man"
will be on Monday, November 30th from 7 to 8:30PM in the auditorium.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8th Grade Art Class
Mrs. Attlesey's 1st Quarter Art Classes may pick up their sketchbooks
in room 217.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BOE Update
The Board of Education approved its 2009-2010 Goals at its November
16 meeting. The Goals are available at:
http://www.wappingersschools.org/Board/Goals20092010/Default.html
The Board will next meet on Monday, December 7 at 7:30 PM at the
District Office. All are welcome to attend.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Boys Basketball Tryouts
Tryouts are this Monday, November 23rd. Look for times posted in the
hallways. You will need to have a copy of your report card and your
travel sheet signed by your teachers. Be sure your physical is in to
the Nurse.
Times are as follows:
Monday, Nov. 23rd: 8th Grade: 2:55 to 3:40PM
7th Grade: 4 to 5PM
Tuesday, Nov. 24th: 8th Grade: 2:55 to 3:40PM
7th Grade: 4 to 5PM
Everyone MUST have a ride home if tryouts go past 3:45PM. Boys should
bring sneakers, shorts and t-shirts. Additional information is
located outside the Main Office.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PTA Book Fair
The PTA will be sponsoring a Scholastic Book Fair at Wappingers
Junior High on December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2009. Students will come
to the book fair during class periods on Tuesday or Wednesday or
Thursday. Students will be informed which day they will be visiting
the book fair, so that they can bring money on the appropriate day.
There will be a large variety of books and posters available to
purchase at the book fair. This is a great time to start doing some
holiday shopping and support your PTA at the same time! Please be
advised that we are required to charge sales tax of 8.125% on all
purchases.
Parents are welcome to come and shop during school hours. Please
sign in at the front desk and follow signs to the fair. Purchases
may be made with cash, checks (made payable to WJHS PTA) or credit
card.
If any parents would like to help out during the book fair, please
contact Petricia Mayott at 298-1562 or pete...@rocketmail.com.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
****Yearbooks****
Yearbook orders will still be accepted Monday and Tuesday, November
23rd
and 24th before 1st period in room 102 for $20. The price will
increase to $25
after Thanksgiving.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Recess
Students please remember you must be dressed appropriately for the
weather if you wish to go outside during your lunch period.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
School Closing
Schools and Offices are closed from Wednesday to Friday, November
25th
to November 27th for Thanksgiving Recess.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Quote for the day:
Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you
plant.
- Robert Louis Stevenson
Have a phenomenal Monday and always remember to Smile. :)
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