Juniors and Seniors and their families are invited to attend a college financial planning night on Wednesday, December 16, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. We are excited to welcome Ms. Lucila A. Villaquiran, Associate Director of Financial Aid from Columbia University.
Ms. Villaquiran will cover such topics as how and when to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), what to look for in the SAR (Student Aid Report), the types of Federal Work-Study Programs that are available, and how loans, grants and scholarships can be utilized.
If time permits, there will also be a Question & Answer segment.
It is very important that we have a count of everyone who is coming so we can have enough handouts available.
You can click on a link below to print the flyer and RSVP tear-off to send in to school, or you can send an email to helen.reed@wjps.org or even call the school office at 718-461-2219 and leave a message with Ms. Vitale that you are coming.
This is a very informative workshop and we encourage all Juniors and Seniors to attend with a parent/guardian. If you have any questions or need more information, don't hesitate to call Mrs. Reed at school.
College Financial Night Planning Night Flyer download:
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Monday, December 7, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Senior Shirts on Sale
Senior Shirts are now on sale! They need to be pre-ordered and paid for before they can be ordered. Time is running out, so bring your money and order form to Ms. Cimini as soon as possible!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
Permission Slips for Trips
Permission Slips will now be available on this blog in the column to the right. Permission slips will always be sent home with students, but if a permission slip becomes lost or misplaced, it can be printed at home and brought to school. Parents/guardians may find it convenient to print out a permission slip and fax it to school at fax # 718-461-2633.
Protocols require that all permission slips be photocopied so that a copy goes on the trip, and one remains behind in the main office. Please do not wait until the last minute to return permission slips as that can interfere with the efficient processing of them.
Class trips are integral to the curriculum and they are not optional.
Parent/Guardian chaperones are essential for every single class trip. Parent/Guardian participation is greatly appreciated. In the past, we have had to cancel trips due to lack of chaperones.
If you have questions about class trips, please feel free to contact your child's teacher.
Regards,
Helen Reed
Protocols require that all permission slips be photocopied so that a copy goes on the trip, and one remains behind in the main office. Please do not wait until the last minute to return permission slips as that can interfere with the efficient processing of them.
Class trips are integral to the curriculum and they are not optional.
Parent/Guardian chaperones are essential for every single class trip. Parent/Guardian participation is greatly appreciated. In the past, we have had to cancel trips due to lack of chaperones.
If you have questions about class trips, please feel free to contact your child's teacher.
Regards,
Helen Reed
Saturday, September 12, 2009
PTA MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
7:00 pm
The WJPS PTA is happy to welcome new and returning WJPS families to the first PTA meeting of the school year! A meeting notice was sent home with students on Friday, but if you need another copy, you can download one here:
The meeting will include information about the School Leadership Team (SLT), and an election to fill the three open parent seats. You can download a flyer about the SLT vacancies here (after the flyer was produced, we found out there are three vacancies, not two):
Every parent/guardian of a WJPS student is an automatic member of the PTA. Membership dues are strictly voluntary, and are an important fundraiser for the PTA. You can download the membership letter here:
Please feel free to contact the WJPS PTA by calling the school or emailing them at wjpspta@gmail.com
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Following is a suggested list of school supplies. Individual teachers may have additional requirements.
Students are encouraged to develop an organization system with which they are comfortable. 3-ring binders are not required, but they are effective if used properly. If a 3-ring binder is not used, a folder or smaller binder for loose-leaf paper should be used.
Backpacks and/or book bags are not permitted in the classrooms. Since it is not guaranteed that students will be permitted to visit their lockers in-between each class, a pencil case would be helpful in which to carry small items such as pens, pencils and post-it notes.
Only school combination locks are used. They are available on the first day of school for a one-time $5.00 fee. If you paid your fee last year, you do not have to pay it again.
WJPS SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
- 3-ring loose-leaf binder is optional, but if used, it should be stocked with dividers and loose-leaf paper
- 2 blue or black ink pens
- 2 #2 pencils
- Post-It Notes (assorted sizes and colors)
- 1 pack of graph paper
- 12-inch ruler
- compass (for drawing circles)
- protractor (plastic semi-circular tool)
- Calculator, see below for type
- High School: graphing calculator
- Middle School: Scientific calculator (Texas Instruments)
- 5 marble composition books
- 1 glue stick
- 5 folders with pockets
- 1 pack of index cards
- 1 6 or 12-pack washable markers
- Thumb Drive (available at the school store)
Optional
- Mini DV Cassette
- Memory Card for Camera
- Rewritable CD
The following donated items would be greatly appreciated. They can be brought to advisory class during the first few days of school. Please mark them clearly with the student's full name.
- Tissues
- Loose-leaf paper
- 8 1/2 X 11 copy paper
- Hand sanitizer
- ball point pens
- washable markers
You can download the list here:
Regards,
Helen Reed
Parent Coordinator
Thursday, August 6, 2009
DEBATE CAMP FORMS
The debate camp forms were due August 1, but it should be possible to send them this week. Download the brochure for dates and the fax number to send the applications to.
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