Daily Announcements

Attendance Phone Numbers
Depending on your child's grade, please call the following telephone number to report his/her absence by 8 a.m., every day of the absence:
 
6th Grade - 763-7537
7th Grade - 763-7523
8th Grade - 763-7660
 
If it is the second day of absence, and you would like homework, please call the receptionist at 763-7528 before 9 a.m.

Greetings John Jay Middle School families. I am honored to be your new Principal and look forward to being a part of the JJMS community. This year's school theme is "Try a New Comfort Zone." If you have ideas about how to develop this theme with our students, please contact a building administrator. I hope you have a terrific school year.
Sincerely,
Richard Leprine


John Jay Middle School presents Grease!
Tickets for the JJMS musical, Grease, can be purchased during the lunch periods on Thursday, 3/11; Friday, 3/12; Tuesday, 3/16 and Wednesday, 3/17.  (Checks should be made payable to KLSD.) They can also be purchased at the door, 30 minutes prior to each performance, while supplies last. 
Performances are as follows:
March 16:  Dress rehearsal at 5 p.m., $5.00
March 18:  7 p.m., $10.00
March 19:  7 p.m., $10.00
March 20:  1 p.m. matinee and 8 p.m., $10.00
 
 


Afternoon Sporting Events
Reminder to Parents: Students are not permitted to remain after school as spectators at a high school/middle school inter-scholastic practice or game unless organized as a school event. When this is the case, all students must have a note from a parent giving them permission to stay for the sporting event with explicit instructions on how the student will be getting home (late bus/pick-up). Students wait in supervised study and are picked up by the assigned chaperone. Those without a note will not be permitted to stay. PARENTS MAY NOT DROP STUDENTS OFF FOR AN AFTERNOON SPORTING EVENT.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Healthy Steps to Albany
We are taking the Healthy Steps to Albany: First Lady's Challenge!
This is a health and wellness awareness campaign created by First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson. The contest challenges New York State middle school students to increase their physical activity and consumption of healthy foods.  The fitness challenge begins on March 1, 2010.
This website will assist the students of John Jay Middle School with their participation in the Healthy Steps to Albany program.  The students can use the links to the activity conversion chart, food conversion chart, as well as the activity conversion calculator to tally their steps for each week.  All students will have the opportunity to participate through their Physical Education/Health program. Good nutrition starts at home, and this encourages students to get involved by eating healthy and exercising on a daily basis. We must work together to provide resources to the schools and students so that we can create lasting change in our communities.  For more information please click here:  http://www.healthystepstoalbany.ny.gov/index.htm
 

JJMS Clubs 2009/2010
Please see the attached for a list of clubs starting at the Middle School.
Clubs 2009 2010 rev 2.pdf
JJMS Family Handbook 2009/2010
Please review our JJMS Family Handbook attached below, and complete the "Sign-Off Sheet" located in our August mailing packet.  We ask that you return this sheet by the first day of school.
HANDBOOKWAREHOUSE rev 7292009.pdf

John Jay Middle School Independent Reading Guide
Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 may access the independent reading guides as follows: 
1.  Click on the Library Media Center located under School Resources
2.  Click on the Independent Reading Guide

Daily Announcements


Board of Education to Hold
Executive Session and Special Meeting - - March 18, 2010
 
 
The Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District Board of Education will meet as follows:
 
Executive Session and Special Meeting
Thursday, March 18, 2010 - - 7:00 p.m.
John Jay High School Cafeteria
 
The Board of Education will begin the meeting at 7:00 p.m. with an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the employment history of certain individuals.  The entire meeting will be devoted to such matters and will not be opened to the public.   The Board of Education is not expected to take any actions at this meeting.
 
Special Meeting – Budget Work Session - - 8:00 p.m. More...

Katonah-Lewisboro School District Receives Magna Award

The Katonah-Lewisboro School District has been chosen as the recipient of a Magna Award of Honorable Mention for “Going Green, from Awareness to Practice: Creating a Culture of Sustainability and Wellness.” For many years, the families and staff of the Katonah-Lewisboro schools have worked together to create a culture of sustainability and wellness practices that has now been nationally recognized by the Magna Awards, which honor school board best practices and innovative programs that advance student learning.
More...

Katonah-Lewisboro School District Receives Grant to
Purchase and Install Photovoltaic Systems at Secondary Schools


The Katonah-Lewisboro School District was recently selected by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as the recipient of two equal grants, valued at $240,925 each, for 49.91 kW solar photovoltaic systems at each of the two secondary schools in the district. The grant includes funding for the installation and purchase of the solar power units by Standard Renewable Energy, a firm that has installed over 350 uniquely designed solar photovoltaic systems at many public facilities. Plans for implementation at John Jay Middle and High Schools are being made now.
More...

Important Letter to the
President of the Teachers' Association
from the Board of Education
 Click here for details...
2-2-10 BOE Meeting Doc.pdf

District Announcements

CLICK HERE and take a virtual tour of Increase Miller and Lewisboro Elementary students' artwork, as well as John Jay High School students' work at the Katonah Museum of Art's "Young Artists 2010" program.  You will experience both a close examination and discussion of the works with KMA docent John Mucciolo and JJTV Advisor Fred Von Helms.  JJTV presents this special for your viewing pleasure both here on the Web and on Lewisboro cable television.  The LCTV schedule and JJ/KLTV video archives can be found 24/7 within KLSD News & Media (on the navigation bar to the left).

The JJMS Musical Club Presents Grease
Dress Rehearsal March 16 at 5 p.m, performances on March 18 & 19 at 7 p.m., March 20 at 1 and 8 p.m.


Dance contests, drive-ins, and high school graduation all set the scene for the young love story between Sandy Dumbrowski and Danny Zuko. At John Jay Middle School, 50s-style teen romance and angst hit the stage as the Musical Club presents the musical Grease on March 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. and March 20 at 1 and 8 p.m. The show is being directed by Mr. David Fritsch and produced by Mrs. Gloria Miller. According to Mrs. Miller, “As always, students have learned to work together towards a common goal, to step outside of their own lives and inhabit the characters they play, and to have fun while doing all the hard work.” Tickets cost $10 and may be purchased at the door. There is also a dress rehearsal on March 16 at 5 p.m., with tickets costing $5.
More...

The Winter issue of the KaLeidoscope newsletter is now online
Print versions will be distributed within the week.
2010 - Winter KaLeidoscope - Final Web.pdf
Peg Tyre, author of "The Trouble With Boys, “A Surprising Report Card on Our Sons, Their Problems at School, and What Parents and Educators Must Do” to speak
John Jay Middle School Theater - March 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.


All parents in the community, particularly those of boys - no matter what the age - are encouraged to attend this interesting and provocative presentation, sponsored by the JJMS PTO.
More...

Family University Presents the 2010 Workshop Series
at the Katonah Village Library
9:00-9:30 AM Registration, 9:30-11:00 AM Presentation

Wednesday, March 24:
It's Not Easy Being Green: Useful Suggestions for Environmentally Aware Practices for Your Home and Family with an Overview of the KLSD Sustainability Curriculum

Please see the attached registration form or visit www.klfamilyuniversity.org.
FUEN2010WorkshopSeriesFlier.pdf
March Family Fitness Tips

Get Fit Together...As a Family!  Do you need some more simple indoor fitness ideas to choose to exercise together as a family? It's easy if you break it up into smaller time chunks. Here are some ideas: While watching TV (maybe the Olympics!), agree to exercise during each advertisement during a 30-minute segment. Some ideas are sit-ups, crunches, push-ups, jumping jacks, leap-frogs, lunges, or even DANCE MOVES! Anything will work! Each member of the family is responsible for choosing one exercise, and leads that exercise during a commercial. During the next commercial a different person chooses to lead a different exercise. Be creative. Think of new, fun ways to move. Exercise does not need to be difficult or boring. Families who exercise together will be healthier together.

Attention Private and Parochial School Parents:
Please remember that there is an April 1, 2010 deadline for your request for transportation for the upcoming school year.
See the Guide to Transportation within School/District Resources for the form and contact information.

We have been notified by the Department of Health that a kindergarten student at Katonah Elementary School has been diagnosed with pertussis (whooping cough). While there is no cause for alarm, we wanted to bring it to your attention that cases of pertussis do appear sporadically in the community. Please see the attached letter for more information.
Pertussis 2010 Katonah Elementary School 3-09-10 doc.pdf
November 17, 2009

Dear Parents,

We have been monitoring the H1N1 flu situation very closely in partnership with our school’s medical director and the county health department. We are very happy to report that very little has changed since we last wrote. To date, we have seen only a small number of illnesses related to H1N1.
More...
Update on H1N1 Flu - 11-17-09.pdf
October 28, 2009
Dear Parents/Guardians and Staff:

RE: Health Notice Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

Recently, we have had three confirmed cases of MRSA in the Katonah-Lewisboro School District. More cases may occur. We need to recognize that MRSA is present in our community, as it is in most communities. We need to remain diligent in our efforts to prevent MRSA infections, particularly in light of the serious nature of the combination of a MRSA infection and H1N1 influenza. More...
MSRA_Electronic_Letter general 10-30-09.pdf

Upcoming Events

Sun, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 22
John Jay High School Art Show “Rite of Winter” at the Katonah Village Library

Friday, March 12
JJMS Musical Ticket Sales
Tickets for Grease sold during lunch periods today.
2nd Trimester ends
JJHS Musical
8:00 PM

Saturday, March 13
JJHS Musical at 2:00 p.m. and at 8:00 p.m.

Winter Katonah-Lewisboro Indoor Farmers' Market @JJHS, (rain or shine)
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM


Weather

Today, 3/12/2010
High: 45 Low: 36
Rain likely
91% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 3/13/2010
High: 43 Low: 36
Chance rain
100% chance of precipitation.