JJHS
Community Bulletin
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 PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF 9TH GRADE STUDENTS:
The Counseling Center is scheduling Freshmen Transition meetings during school hours now through the end of December. This meeting, with your child’s counselor, will be to discuss your child’s transition to high school, the high school schedule, graduation requirements, college admissions testing, and what lies ahead in high school.
A few things to note:
- Students are invited to attend this meeting so please ask your child which period (time) is best to avoid missing an academic class.
- Appointments are one period in length and coincide with our nine-period day. The last appointment being 2:08pm (9th period).
- This meeting can take place in person or via Webex. When scheduling your meeting please let us know which you prefer.
To schedule an appointment, please call the Counseling Center at 763-7216.
ATTENTION SENIORS: Keep your eyes out! On December 2nd, the Senior Recognition form for scholarship applications will be available to ALL seniors to complete. A letter from Dr. Siciliano will be sent to each senior containing the link to the form and posted in their Schoology account. Completed forms are due on January 10, 2025. Be sure to stop by the counseling center and check the table out front to see other scholarships offered by outside organizations. Outside scholarships will also be posted on Schoology. All Seniors awarded a scholarship will be recognized in The Senior Recognition Ceremony to be held on June 2nd.
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.
Your child can request a tutor for non-AP courses by clicking on this link.
John Jay High School proudly inducted 105 exceptional students into its 66th National Honor Society on November 25th. These students were honored for their outstanding commitment to service, leadership, and academic achievement. Through their volunteer work, active participation in extracurricular activities, and dedication to inspiring others, they have contributed to fostering a culture of generosity and responsibility within the school community.
Congratulations to the newest members of the National Honor Society, listed below:
Amazon Wish List from the Mother Baby Unit at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. Please Click on the Picture Above for the Amazon Link or You Can Scan the QR Code
Naomi Siegel, a Junior at JJHS, is raising awareness and collecting donations for the Mother Baby Unit (MBU) at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, which supports incarcerated mothers and their babies. Naomi’s research on criminal justice reform highlighted the positive impact of these units, where babies can stay with their mothers for up to 18 months, fostering crucial bonds and reducing mental health issues later in life. The MBU also helps mothers re-enter society successfully, lowering recidivism rates.
Naomi is organizing a holiday drive to collect needed items for the facility, including baby clothes, books, strollers, and cribs. Donations can be made via an Amazon Wishlist linked to the photo above. Naomi encourages community members to donate and email her at nsiegel26@klschools.org to confirm their contributions, so she can track and acknowledge them. Donations should be sent directly to the Parenting Center at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility at 247 Harris Road, Bedford Hills, NY. 10507 to the attention of Rosemarie Lopez.
Thank you for supporting this important cause.
National Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony
On November 13 we held our National Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony. This year we expanded the ceremony to include any seniors, who have at this time, committed to playing a sport in college. We recognized twelve seniors: Mia Bourla (Soccer – Wingate University), Jane Brennan (Lacrosse – College of the Holy Cross), Aidan Brinn (Lacrosse - SUNY Oneonta), Thomas Brown (Swimming – Roger Williams University), Andrew Condon (Cross Country – University of Richmond), Johanna Degl (Lacrosse – James Madison University), Natalie Ellrodt (Basketball – Clarkson University), Dylan Geary (Lacrosse – College of Wooster), Connor Harty (Baseball – Kings College), Jordan Kauftheil (Lacrosse – Amherst College), Nolan Rhodes (Baseball – Wesleyan University), Nickolas Rusadze (Fencing – Notre Dame).
Reach Out John Jay
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.
Reminders and Requirements
Dear Parents and Guardians,
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.
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).
Throughout the school year, we want to ensure the safety and well-being of all our students participating in Physical Education and sports activities. If your child has experienced an injury, illness, or undergone surgery over the break, we kindly request an updated medical note from their healthcare provider.
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.
Health Starts at Home
Join us for monthly virtual educational workshops surrounding topics that most prominently impact the lives of young people. Cohen Children’s Medical Center’s outreach education programs are an extension of our commitment to provide the very best care to meet the unique needs of children from birth through adolescence. Since families are the first and often most important source of health information and skills for young people, our goal is to support their efforts at nurturing, encouraging healthy habits, and building positive health-promoting behaviors for life. Click Here for flyer to share with the parents in your districts. Register today for our upcoming sessions:
Hello Parents/Guardians,
Happy Thanksgiving from the PTO!
Our next event is Winter Wonderland on Wednesday, December 18th. This much-loved annual event features gingerbread house decorating, hot chocolate, and other yummy treats. Check the PTO site for volunteer and donation sign up https://jjhspto.membershiptoolkit.com/.
Help Support the PTO
Your donation of $30 helps us offer these events and . Donate now
Venmo @JJHS-PTO or Zelle - johnjayhspto@gmail.com
You can also mail in your donation (please make check payable to JJHS PTO) to: 60 North Salem Road, Cross River, NY 10518
Thank you so much for your support!
Sincerely,
The John Jay High School 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/
Thank you so much for your continued support of KLSD ArtsAlive.
Sincerely,
KLSD ArtsAlive Board
2024-2025
