June 2024 Updates
Letter from Principal Yarmy
Dear WJPS Families,
We had a successful Orientation last week for new students coming to WJPS in September. It was heartwarming to have our current students, representing clubs and sports, on hand to greet the families. Building community is very important and rewarding in a small school such as WJPS.
I am writing to address rumors circulating about our school and to provide clarity and reassurance. It has come to my attention that there are concerns within our community regarding a potential relocation of our school to a different building. After consulting with the Queens North Superintendent's office, I want to assure you that these rumors are not true.
WJPS remains committed to providing a stable and nurturing environment for your children, and there are no plans to move to another building or to reconfigure our grade levels. I understand how unsettling such rumors can be, and I want to emphasize that any major decisions affecting our school community would involve thorough discussion, transparency, and ample notice to all families. Maintaining open and honest communication with you is a top priority for us.
Thank you for your continued support and trust. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office. We look forward to continuing our mission to equip every student with the skills needed for success in both college and life - right here in our current location.
Warm regards,
Christopher Yarmy
Principal, IA
Important June Dates
Safety Update for September 2024
Dear Families,
We have some important news to share regarding the safety measures at our school. In line with our commitment to enhance security practices, all NYC Public Schools will have a Safer Access system installed during the 2023-25 school years. The Safer Access system is designed to strengthen our existing safety and security practices as part of the overall visitor protocols at our school.
What is Safer Access? The primary objective of the Safer Access system is to ensure that all doors remain locked outside of the morning-entry and afternoon-dismissal periods. When school doors are locked, visitors wishing to gain access to the building will ring the intercom at the main entrance door (or ADA-accessibility entrance if applicable) and identify themselves before access is granted into the school building. Safer Access allows our dedicated staff assigned to the main desk (School Safety Agents and/or school staff) to be able to see and speak with visitors before granting them access inside. Please be assured that all visitors to our school will continue to be treated with courtesy, professionalism, and respect while awaiting entry into our building. In addition to enhancing safety, this system allows for easy access for first responders during an emergency.
Once our Safer Access system is installed and operational, our school staff (including School Safety Agents) and students will receive training on using the system as well as how to support all visitors in accordance with our policy.
We believe Safer Access will greatly contribute to maintaining a secure learning environment for our students and staff.
We look forward to the NYC Public Schools Safer Access system creating a safer environment for everyone. Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our school community safe.
Warm regards,
Christopher Yarmy,
Principal, IA
College Now Class at WJPS for Fall 2024
We still have a few seats left for Mr. Johnson's class here at WJPS for Earth Science.
Current 11th & 10th graders can sign up here: https://forms.gle/BF6uXwNdEMMV8TkW9
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What a Week at WJPS!
The WJPS Class of 2024 Won Free Donuts!
Duck Donuts Senior Celebration
Seniors Enjoying Donuts!
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Annie, Jr!
The Walkathon!
34-65 192 Street
Flushing, N.Y. 11358
Phone: 718-461-2219
Website: wjps.org
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