JJMS Weekly Update
March 28, 2024
May 24, 2024
JJMS Administrators
Mr. Jeffrey Swiatowicz, Principal
Ms. Catherine Graybosch Assistant Principal - 6th Grade
Mr. Mike Pompa Assistant Principal - 7th & 8th Grade
- SCHOOL HOURS: 8:10 a.m. - 2:48 p.m.
- MAIN OFFICE HOURS: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- MAIN OFFICE PHONE: 914-763-7500
Hello JJMS Families
Happy Friday!
It's hard to believe June is almost here! We've had a busy and exciting time recently. Besides all the hard school work and studying going on at JJMS, the students were to enjoy the Rock the Halls charity concert, performances from our Band, Chorus, and Orchestra, the Art Show, and our first annual Cultural Celebration! It get's better! When the students return next week we'll be hosting the JJMS Relay Field Day on May 29th! Details are below.
A big thank you to our students, faculty, staff, and community for making all of this possible!
Here are some important dates and reminders.
Have a wonderful long weekend! Please remember those who have served with any times of silent reflection you have over the weekend.
Important Dates To Keep In Mind
- May 28: Transportation no longer offering 5pm bus through end of school year
- May 29: Relay Field Day - See important information below
JUNE:
- June 4: Algebra Regents
- June 5: Half Day/Early Dismissal at 10:30am (5th Grade students are visiting JJMS)
- June 7: 8th Grade Boat Trip (3pm-11pm)
- June 13: Last Full Day of Classes
- June 20: Earth Science Regents (starts at 8:05am)
- June 21: KLSD SEPTO's End of Year Bash - COMMUNITY EVENT; SEE INVITE BELOW
- June 24: 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony and Celebration (rain or shine!)
- June 25: Half Day of School/Last Day of School
Relay Field Day!
Our second annual Relay Field Day is taking place tomorrow!!
Here are some important reminders:
The schedule for the day is linked here.
All students will be hearing from Ms. Burns, a JJMS staff member, briefly about her journey with cancer and how Relay For Life supports people. The speech will not be too detailed and will focus mainly on the positive aspects of her journey. Please give your child(ren) a heads up about this and if they feel it may be too much, please contact your guidance counselor and we will have them go to an alternate location just for the speech.
Teachers/monitors will walk their classes to the theater/contest field according to the times listed in the schedule.
Once students arrive at the contest field, they will be directed to go to their assigned station. Please have your child(ren) wear the appropriate color listed below based on their Social Studies class.
Students will be participating at each station for approximately 10 minutes before having their Italian ices and enjoying the splash tower festivities.
Students should bring water bottles/hats to keep cool and sunscreen, if needed. Also, 8th graders should avoid eating a heavy breakfast as they will be participating first.
A special thank you to the PTO who donated a variety of materials to make this event even more of a success! We are very excited about this event!
Transportation Change
Beginning May 28th, transportation will no longer be providing a late bus home at 5:00PM.
This will be in effect through the end of the school year.
There will still be a bus leaving at 2:50PM and a late bus available at 4:15 PM during this time.
If your child is involved in any school activities that would require them to stay beyond 4:15 PM on or after May 28th that would require the need for school transportation please contact Transportation at transportation@klschools.org or call the direct dispatch line 914-763-7233.
Please remind your child that they are not permitted to return and take the 4:15pm bus if they leave campus for any reason.
Reminder: 1/2 Day of School on June 5th
We are welcoming our 5th graders for a visit in the afternoon on June 5th to aid in the transition process from the elementary schools to the middle school. Our middle school students will have a half-day ending at 10:30am. Students can take the bus or be picked up at that time. We will be running a shortened period schedule. Please make any necessary arrangements for your child(ren) for that day.
8th Grade Families
8th Grade Boat Trip
The 8th grade boat trip is on June 7th. Permission slips were due on April 26th. We still haven’t received a permission slip from many of the 8th grade students. The permission slip is attached if you need it. The JJMS PTO is also offering an online payment option, or you can send the permission slip in with a check.
KLSD SEPTO's End of Year Bash
Have a nice weekend.
In partnership,
Jeffrey Swiatowicz
Principal, JJMS