JJHS
Community Bulletin
Jan. 1 - New Year's Day School Closed
Jan.7 - Orchestra Concert 7PM
Jan. 11 - Arts Alive Cabaret 7PM
Jan. 13 - Curriculum Night (Grade 8-11) 6:30PM
Jan. 15 -16 BOCES Closed
Jan. 16 - Board of Education Meeting in the JJHS Library @ 7:30PM
Jan. 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day School Closed
Jan. 23 - Vocal Jazz Concert 7PM
Jan. 29 - Lunar New Year School Closed
Jan. 30 - Board of Education Meeting in the JJHS Library @ 7:30PM
Jan. 30 - Laura Stacks Speaker (9th & 10th Grade)
Jan. 31 - Report Card Quarter 2
Reminders
If you have not already completed the forms on Final Forms please do so ASAP. Also, please check with your children to make sure they have completed the forms as well. Click on Final Forms to login. There is a July 30th email from Final Forms (mailman@finalforms.com) regarding your account activation.
Safety: Drills and Emergencies
This is a gentle reminder that to help maintain building safety and security, students are expected to show ID whenever they enter the building. If your child does not have their ID when entering the building they will be asked to sign in with the greeter when entering.
If your child leaves for lunch, or any other reason, they will have to show ID or sign in every time they reenter the building.
ATTENTION SENIORS:
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE!
The online Senior Recognition Application and the online Senior Varsity Athlete Recognition Program Application are available. Links to the online applications and specific instructions regarding applying for the scholarships were sent to all students and parents via email, to students via Schoology and they are posted on the Counseling Center’s webpage. The deadline for all online applications is January 10, 2025.
Additional scholarship applications are posted on the Counseling Center’s webpage. Hard copies may be found on the table located in the front of the Counseling Center.
2025 Senior Recognition Application
2025 Varsity Athlete Recognition Application
ATTENTION SENIORS:
Please remember that all transcript requests need to be placed in SCOIR at least two weeks prior to the college application deadline.
Also be sure to update SCOIR with your college decisions as they come in. Final transcripts cannot be sent if your information is not up to date.
REMINDER: If you are submitting ACT or SAT test scores, you will need to log into your ACT/College Board account and request that your scores be sent to the school(s) you are applying to. Questions? Please stop into the Counseling Center.
ATTENTION SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS:
On Wednesday, December 4th the Counseling Center held it’s first in person College Planning Night since Covid. It was very well attended by both parents and students. If you were unable to join us, links to some of the presentations can be found on the Counseling Center’s webpage (see below). If you did attend and did not have the chance to complete the brief survey, below is the link. As we are always looking on how we can improve our events, your feedback is welcome!
College Planning Night 2024 Presentations
KLSD ArtsAlive Presents Encore XI-Jan. 11th - 7 p.m.
KLSD ArtsAlive, the arts booster club, is proud to announce the return of our popular Broadway Style Cabaret: Encore XI scheduled for Saturday, January 11th at 7 p.m. at the JJHS Theatre. Now in its 11th year, it is a special night of nostalgia as current JJHS students and alumni share the JJHS stage together, creating Broadway magic as they perform musical theatre acts from then and now.
Andre Catrini, JJHS Class of 2007, will be returning as this year's musical director.
This year will feature a film of original artwork and music provided by students from the JJHS visual art and music technology departments.
Encore is a very family friendly Event. It truly is a one of a kind experience for all to enjoy!
To find out more about us and arts related news such as the Encore Cabaret, please check out our website: https://klsdartsalive.org/
KLSD ArtsAlive wishes all a very joyous holiday and a Happy New Year.
John Jay High School Robotics Teams
John Jay Robotics Teams competed in a thrilling regional qualifier in East Fishkill. All of our teams performed amazingly, with two advancing to the finals. In the end, Team 10949, The MOB, dominated the competition, going undefeated through the finals bracket, easily qualifying for the state championship. While doing so, they set an astonishing state record! Congratulations to all our teams for showing that John Jay builds world-class robots!
WINTER SPORTS:
Our winter sports season is underway. Please check the athletic calendar for our home games and come support our teams!
ATTENTION SENIORS:
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE!
The online Senior Varsity Athlete Recognition Program Application is available. Links to the online application and specific instructions regarding applying for the scholarship were sent to all students and parents via email, to students via Schoology and they are posted on the Counseling Center’s webpage. The deadline for all online applications is January 10, 2025.
Then and Now Photos
We are now collecting senior student throwback photos from elementary and middle school. To upload flashback photos, please click here or visit https://hjeshare.com/eShare/
and enter job number 4507. Please be sure to include names of students in the description box so that we know who the students are when placing the photos in the yearbook. The deadline for submitting these photos is February 1st.
Purchasing 2025 Yearbooks
Yearbooks are now available for purchase through our yearbook company called Varsity. Please visit www.yearbookordercenter.com or click here and enter the school code 4507. Prices will increase after December 31, 2024.
Purchasing Senior Yearbook Ads
Friends and Family Ads are now available for purchase through the Yearbook Order Center. If you are interested in purchasing an ad, please visit www.yearbookordercenter.com or click here and enter job number 4507. You will see your options on ad size selections, and you will have the ability to create your own personalized ad. Please understand that space is limited. The deadline to design and purchase an ad is January 31, 2025. Due to yearbook deadlines, limited space, and inconvenience, prices on ads will be raised significantly after January 31, 2025.
Important Dates:
Reminders and Requirements
For the 2024-2025 school year, please bring in your updated medication forms and a new supply of medication. Doctor’s orders MUST be dated after July 1, 2024. Forms can be found on the district website. All students who carry emergency medication in their backpacks MUST have YEARLY medication orders on file in the health office.
Any questions, contact Cyndi Mallon, RN NCSN cmallon@klschools.org or Kerby Anne Cabrey, RN kcabrey@klschools.org by email, phone 914-763-7205, or fax 914-763-6572.
Keep Kids Moving All Winter
For most of us, as the temperature drops so does our activity level. But keeping active year-round is essential for everyone (not just kids) in maintaining a healthy weight, preventing the risk of chronic diseases, improving cardiovascular health, and building strong muscles and bones.
What’s more, among children and adolescents, increased physical activity has been shown to help improve attention, memory, executive functioning, processing speed, and cognition – all of which boost academic performance – and reduce the risk of depression.
So how much do we all need? Click here to view a breakdown of the amount of physical activity needed for each age group.
Click here to see what counts as cardiovascular, muscle strengthening, and bone strengthening activity.
Happy Holidays!
The PTO was so happy to host two amazing holiday events over the past few weeks.
Thanks & Giving featured donuts, cider, and amazing musical performances. Winter Wonderland featured the PTO sharing donuts, hot chocolate and refreshments. Students outdid themselves decorating gingerbread houses. A festive celebration of sharing, giving and embracing the holiday spirit.
Thanks to all the parents who volunteered and donated to help make these events a success.
SUPPORT THE PTO
Your donation of $30 per family helps the PTO host these events. Donate now
Venmo@JJHS-PTO or Zelle - johnjayhspto@gmail.com. You can also send a check payable to JJHS PTO to 60 North Salem Road, Cross River, NY 10518
We hope you have a wonderful holiday break!
Sincerely,
JJHS PTO Board
Paul Kuszynski, Mavis Wright, Teryn Kendall, Lisa Valdes, Kailin Tu
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Many thanks to all of you who have teamed up with KLSD ArtsAlive so far this year! We have promoted arts in education programming in the Katonah-Lewisboro School District since 1997 and has been a district-wide arts booster club for all KLSD schools since 2018. We believe that promoting the arts in our schools unifies our entire community. By supporting arts-related events and programming, we give everyone the opportunity to celebrate our talented students and teachers through the year.
Through fundraising efforts (and thanks to your support), KLSD ArtsAlive has been able to contribute funds in recent years to the Art Gallery, Pottery Wheels, the Sound Booth, Bandshells, etc for all to enjoy.
We also participate in Arts in Education programming by supporting our arts faculty in giving their classrooms the wonderful experience of immersion whether it be during Student Workshops at John Jay High School and Field Trips such as the annual one for the Lincoln Center for the Arts in NYC which is an absolute highlight of the students who are on this very special trip.
Without your financial support, we may not be able to offer these opportunities to our students. Throughout the year, you'll see us at the Theater performances, the Art Receptions, Concerts and other arts-related occasions which showcase the talents of our High School students. To find out more about us and see how you can become involved, please check out our website: https://klsdartsalive.org/
KLSD ArtsAlive wishes all a very joyous holiday and a Happy New Year.
Thank you so much for your continued support of KLSD ArtsAlive.
Sincerely,
KLSD ArtsAlive Board
2024-2025
Reach Out John Jay is a High School club that provides tutoring services to students in other buildings in the district. To find out more about the club or sign up to be a tutor, please contact Marc McAlley at mmcalley@klschools.org.
