JJHS
Community Bulletin
April 2024
March 29 - April 7 - School's Closed for Spring Recess
April 10 - 8th Grade Parent Coffee @ 6:30 p.m. if no Board of Education Meeting
April 11 - 8th Grade Parent Coffee @ 6:30 p.m. if no Board of Education Meeting
April 12 - 3rd Quarter Ends
April 15 - Orchestra Concert @ 7 p.m. in JJHS Theater
April 16 - Sustainability Celebration @ 6 p.m. @ JJHS
April 17 - Spring Learning Café – Considering the ‘Phone-Based Childhood' @ 7 p.m.
April 18 - Science Research Symposium @ 6:30 p.m. in the JJHS Auditorium
April 22 - School's closed for Passover
April 23 - Weather Reserve Day
April 24 - Vocal Jazz Concert @ 7 p.m. in JJHS Theater
April 25 - Music Tech/Showcase for Grades 6-12 @ 7 p.m.
April 26 & 27 - JayFest
April 29 - Music Tech/Showcase for Grades 6-12 @ 7 p.m.
April 29 - Senior Week Begins
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.
Westchester Science and Engineering Fair Winners
Science teachers Lisa Papernik and Krista Munger were excited to share the exciting news about JJHS's eight winners at WESEF on March 21st.
Ciara McGroary - Innovations in Biological Sciences Research Award
Nina Vigil - Teatown Young Environmentalist Award - Outstanding projects that aim to protect natural habitats and/or ecosystems
Dakota Cameron - Visionary Engineering Award – Presented to students who exhibit enthusiasm, desire, and intellect in the field of engineering
Jocelyn Blachar - Honorable Mention Award in Behavioral and Social Sciences - Projects that exemplify mastery in research
Alice Cai - 3rd place Medicine and Health Sciences
Shayna Kar - 3rd place Neuroscience
Chloe Jaffe - Ricoh Sustainable Development Award – Outstanding efforts in addressing issues of environmental responsibility and sustainable development & 3rd place Environmental Sciences
Julia Oliver - Creative Approach to Research Award & 2nd Place Medicine and Health Sciences
Their projects will be on display at the John Jay Science Research Symposium on April 18th @ 7 p.m.
On Sale Now
Yearbooks are now available for purchase! Please visit www.yearbookordercenter.com or click here and enter the school code 4507.
KLSD Spirit Wear and Gear Swap
The JJMS Green Team is hosting a John Jay Spirit Wear and Gear Exchange during the annual KLSD Sustainability Celebration. We are asking community members to donate clean, outgrown or unwanted school spirit wear and sports gear to exchange with others in our community.
Clothing and Gear will be collected ahead of the April 16th event. You can drop donations at the middle and high schools during the weeks of March 25-28 and April 8-12. Students and families will have the chance to “shop the swap” on April 16th!
Questions? Email mbrady@klschools.org
ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF JUNIORS
If you have not done so already, now is the time to schedule your Junior College Planning Meeting. This is a two-period meeting with your child and child’s counselor, with the last meeting of the day starting at 1:24PM (the start of our 8th period). Please check with your child for the best 2 consecutive periods to book this meeting and then call the Counseling Center at (914) 763-7216.
Note: This meeting can take place in person or via Zoom.
National Honor Society
The students of the National Honor Society offer free peer tutoring to their classmates in non-AP classes. If you feel that your child could benefit from a student tutor, please speak with your child and have them fill out this form.
Senior Year Things to Do
Purchasing 2024 Yearbooks
Yearbooks are now available for purchase! Please visit www.yearbookordercenter.com or click here and enter the school code 4507.
If you have any questions, please email Ms. Binns or Miss Muschio.
Reminders and Requirements
This is a reminder that medication orders for emergency includes students who carry emergency medication in their backpacks. Please submit the updated forms as soon as possible (attached below).
Catch My Breath - Vape Education - Tobacco Youth Prevention is our evidence-based vaping prevention program to help educate our children in order to make informed decisions about e-cigarettes and resist social pressure!
What if I Can't Afford My Asthma Medication | Allergy & Asthma Network
What do do if you cannot afford the cost of your asthma or other respiratory medications? Check out your options, including manufacturer contact info.
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.
JJHS PTO is a group of parent volunteers who raise money and provide services and activities to benefit the students and staff of JJHS. The JJHS PTO is proud to foster a sense of community among both high school students and parents.
STAY INFORMED
The PTO is one of the most important sources of information about everything going on at JJHS. To make sure you stay in the know, sign up on our webpage
(https://jjhspto.membershiptoolkit.com) or use the QR code to the right and enter your contact information on the DIRECTORY tab. The PTO does not receive this info from the school district. This will be your link to the JJHS PTO!
SUPPORT US
By supporting the PTO, you will become an integral part of the larger high school community.
There are many ways you can be involved! Email us at johnjayhspto@gmail.com to find out more.
PTO Sponsored Events that need your support!
Homecoming Dance - *NEW*
Winter Ball - *NEW*
Turkey Trot
Winter Wonderland
Welcome Back Breakfast for teachers and staff
Movie Nights
Teacher Appreciation Week
Senior Week/Seminar Day (Pancake Breakfast & BBQ)
Senior Scholarships
Class Level Support
Jay Fest
We look forward to working with you and seeing you at some of our special events!
Contact us with any questions at johnjayhspto@gmail.com and follow us on our JJJHS PTO Facebook Page!
JJHS PTO Board
Lisa Valdes, Paul Kuszynski, Amy Buatte, Mavis Wright, Teryn Kendall, Lynette McHugh
KLSD ArtsAlive is the arts booster club for the KLSD! 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 fundraising efforts (and thanks to your support), KLSD ArtsAlive has been able to contribute funds in recent years to the the Art Gallery, Pottery Wheels, the Sound Booth, Bandshells, and participate in Arts in Education programming for Student Workshops and Field Trips at John Jay High School.
To find out more about us and see how you can become involved, please check out our website: https://klsdartsalive.org/
