April 2024
JGBMS
February Students of the Month
Congratulations to the February Students of the Month!! Keep up the great work!
From Left: Andrew Paul, Emilia Baldwin, Mackenzie Boone, Yanah Spencer, Benjamin Carrion
Ms. Gidez's Art Class
Seventh grade artists explored watercolor painting to create landscapes. Artists learned about the Hudson River School of Painting by looking at work by artists Thomas Cole and Susie Barstow. They examined the way these artists used a foreground, middleground, and background to create a sense of depth in their work. Next, artists chose reference photos of landscapes that are meaningful to them and used them to create their own watercolor landscapes with a sense of depth. Below are photos of students working, and further below are photos of student artwork.
Mr. Seelig's Technology Education Class
In Mr. Seelig's technology education classes, students researched, designed, and created their choice of ballista, catapult or trebuchet and the unit culminated with an assault on the castle where their accuracy was tested! This unit involves technical drawings in a 1:1 scale, material calculations, history of catapults, principles of physics, and of course the hands-on portions of building and testing. The catapults and ballistas are powered by string torsion while the trebuchets use counterweights. Below are photos of students.
National Junior Honor Society
Attention students looking to apply for NJHS, third quarter is coming to an end. Applicants must have recent volunteer experience. If you need hours consider helping with the Wallkill Clean Sweep on Saturday, April 13th!
Athletics
The 2023-2024 Spring Modified Sports season started on Monday, March 18th! Below are useful links to the Athletics Homepage, schedule for practices and games, and a directory to contact coaches. Be sure to check out the schedule for practices and games to support our teams this season!
Athletics Homepage
Game/Practice Schedule
Coaches Directory
Yearbooks
Attention parents/guardians of 8th graders: Please email a baby/toddler picture of your child to Ms. Rosenfeld at drosenfeld@wallkillcsd.k12.ny.us to be used in our 2024 yearbook. It is not too late to order your yearbook! Just go to jostensyearbooks.com.
Academics
Spring AIS Clinics
After-school programs are available in the content areas of Math and ELA for grades 7 and 8. The classes are project-based and provide targeted support for students attending. The program will run Monday through Thursday from 2:30 pm - 3:50 pm. Transportation home is provided by our 4 pm busses. Students may sign up in the Main Office. The Spring Session will run from February 26th - May 16th.
SPRING AFTER SCHOOL CLINIC SCHEDULE
Monday - 8th gd. Math - Mrs. Rubin
Tuesday - 7th gd. ELA - Mrs. LaPolla
Wednesday - 8th gd. ELA - Mrs. Wager
Thursday - 7th gd. Math - Mr. Hall
Homework Lab
Homework Lab is an after-school program where students can work on homework or projects with the assistance of a teacher, Monday through Thursday from 2:30 pm to 3:50 pm. A late bus will be available at 4:00 pm to transport students home. Your child will need to sign up each day in the main office no later than 1:30 pm. An announcement is made each morning with the room location. Please have your child stop by the main office with any questions.
HOMEWORK LAB SCHEDULE
Monday - Room 203 - Mrs. Wager
Tuesday - Room 204 - Mrs. Wager
Wednesday - Room 301 - Mr. Carelli
Thursday - Room 307 - Mrs. Lobato
Health Corner
We have a solar eclipse coming! If you or your children plan to view this event, be sure to follow safety guidelines. Below is a letter from Deputy Director of the Ulster County Department of Health.
On Monday, April 8, New York State will be one out of eleven states in the U.S. to experience a total solar eclipse. New York last witnessed this event in 1925, and while the next total solar eclipse in the U.S. will be in 2045, New York will not see another until 2079. A total solar eclipse occurs when a portion of the Earth is engulfed in a shadow cast by the moon, which fully blocks sunlight. During such phenomena, it is not uncommon to experience a notable 10-20 degree drop in temperature. The nationwide eclipse will occur between 1PM and 5PM, with the most breathtaking moments happening between 3:15PM and 3:30PM across New York State.
While Ulster County will not be positioned within the path of totality, we will still have 89-96 percent coverage. For a detailed video of the eclipse’s direct trajectory, visit https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/new-york-2024-eclipse. Since we will not be in totality, safety is priority. To ensure proper protection of your eyesight during this event, please refer to https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety for recommended eyewear and safe viewing practices. Despite the eclipse, the district will maintain its regular schedule with classes in session. We encourage everyone to observe this remarkable event.
For more details on the eclipse, including precise timings and locations for optimal eclipse viewing near us, please visit https://rochestereclipse2024.org/
Michael J. Madison, SGT (retired)
Deputy Director / Emergency Manager
Ulster County Department of Emergency Services
238 Golden Hill Lane, Kingston NY 12401 Office: 845-943-5927
Attendance
A Reminder From The Attendance Office:
Please remember to send in a written note or email to Mr. Keller Mickle, kmickle@wallkillcsd.k12.ny.us when your child is absent from school. All absences are coded as illegal until we have something in writing from you (even if you call). Legal absences include: personal illness, family death or illness, recognized religious holiday, quarantine, remedial health treatment(s), impassable roads and court attendance. Attendance can be reached at
(845) 895-7183.
Attendance Matters!
Every Minute Matters! Research suggests that students who have good attendance will have greater academic success. Partner with us in accomplishing our goal. Our teachers and staff love to see you each day that you are well! #Attendancematters!
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Drop Off / Pickup Procedures
AM Drop Off: (7:00 – 7:30 am) Students are to be dropped off at the designated Student Drop Off area located on 3rd Street (behind the building) no earlier than 7 am. As a reminder, there is one-way traffic during drop-off.
PM Pick Up: Students are to be picked up at dismissal at 2:10 pm in the same designated location as Drop Off. If you need to pick your child up earlier than 2:10 pm you must come to the Main Lobby Entrance and sign them out. Photo ID is required.
NOTE: Any changes to your child's dismissal plan must be submitted in writing to the main office.
John G. Borden Middle School
Mr. Michael Redmond, Principal
We love feedback at John G. Borden Middle School. Please reach out or call anytime if you have any questions or concerns.
Email: mredmond@wallkillcsd.k12.ny.us
Website: https://www.wallkillcsd.k12.ny.us/domain/18
Location: 109 Bona Ventura Avenue, Wallkill, NY, USA
Phone: (845) 895-7175