JJHS

School Hours: 8:10am to 2:48pm

Main Office Hours: 7:30am to 4:00pm

Main Office Phone: 914-763-7201

Please email jjhsattendance@klschools.org to report absences, tardies, early dismissals or call 914-763-7218.

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.

Mrs. Gaudio’s GAP 2 class walked 3.14 km in honor of Pi Day on 3/14!

On Wednesday, March 20th, Freshmen and Sophomores had the opportunity to participate in a myriad of workshops aimed at fostering their creativity and curiosity through shared interests. The workshops were graciously led by community members, parents and teachers. In planning the Workshop Wednesday sessions, we aim to offer workshops on topics requested by our students. This session included the following:

Storytelling

Banish Anxiety and Feel Confident in 10 Minutes or Less

Citizen Emergency Preparedness Training

How to Shoot a Free Throw

Pickleball Clinic

Shared Military Experiences

Vista Fire Department First Responders

Acrylic Paint Pouring

Budgeting Today and Finances for the Future

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.

Yearbooks are now available for purchase! Please visit www.yearbookordercenter.com or click here and enter the school code 4507.

• The BOE Sustainability Committee is holding a Plant & Seed Exchange during the annual Sustainability Celebration. We are asking community members to donate propagated plants, extra plants, and seeds collected from their gardens to exchange with others in our community.

• Plants and seeds will be collected ahead of the April 16th event. You can drop plants off to your local elementary school during the weeks of March 25-28 and April 8-12.

IMES drop offs: attention to Megan Oliver

Meadow Pond drop offs: attention Margi Corsello

KES drop offs: attention Margi Corsello

• Families will have the chance to pick a plant during the celebration to take home and also to plant seeds to watch grow!

*email Megan with any questions at mmhallquist@gmail.com

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

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.

Available through the JJHS Library website

Click here JJHS Comics! Manga! Graphic novels!

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.

The 2024 Senior Graduation will take place at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts on Tuesday June 18 at 5PM. Please stay tuned for updates.

Senior Prom will take place at Surf Club on the Sound in New Rochelle on Friday June 14 from 7PM to 10PM.

In April, information on how to purchase prom tickets will be shared.

Below is information shared by Westchester County government to ensure that the prom and surrounding events are safe for all students.

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.

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.

The Allergy & Asthma Network is hosting webinars that may be of interest:

Insect and Venom Allergy: Diagnosis, Treatment and Preparedness on Thursday, March 21

Food Allergy: Current Approaches Towards Individualized Management on Thursday, May 2

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Click here to find out more.

It's hard to imagine, but we're halfway through our senior year and it's time to start planning an unforgettable end-of-year celebration! Joanne Hasko and Amanda Hufnagel will co-chair the festivities, which include senior week (April 29th - May 3rd), pancake breakfast and senior BBQ. To make these events truly special we need your help! We're looking for parent volunteers to co-chair senior breakfast (Thursday, May 23rd) and senior BBQ (Thursday, Mary 23rd). We will also need assistance during senior week to lead daily activities. Please reach out to us at JJHSseniors2024@gmail.com if you're interested in volunteering and creating lasting memories for our seniors as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.

Thanks!

Joanne & Amanda

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/

The John Jay Booster Club could use your help, please check out johnjayboosters.org to learn more about our mission and what we do.

Keep an eye out for our merchandise store coming soon and for information about the return of the Harlem Wizards to the KL School District.

And thank you to all our volunteers during the fall season.

Click on the link above for more information.

Tuesday - Art, Social Studies, World Language

Wednesday - Business/Tech, English, Music, Science

Thursday - Health, Math, PE

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Steven Siciliano

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Samir Biswas

Assistant Principal
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Mallory McDonald

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Kim Piccolino

Assistant Principal
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Marisa Merlino

Director of Guidance
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Christian McCarthy
Director of Health, Athletics, Physical Education and Wellness
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