John Jay High School

60 North Salem Road, Cross River, NY 10518

Interim Principal: John Goetz Assistant Principals: Vincent Bell Lisa Kor Kim Piccolino Phone: 914- 763-7201   Fax: 914-763-7494

Announcements

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Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

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The June 2013 Examination Information and Schedule is now available.  Please look to your left under School Resources and click on the link.

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OVER 350 JOHN JAY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PERFORM IN SPRING CONCERT SERIES

Cross River, NY, May 17, 2012 —  Spring is here and music is in the air at John Jay High School. The school’s twelve musical ensembles will present their final concerts of the year in a series of performances May 22nd, 28th, 31st, and June 5th . All concerts begin at 7:00 pm at the John Jay High School auditorium and are free and open to the public.
    
On Wednesday, May 22nd , the school presents a Night of Jazz, a not-to-be-missed musical treat including performances by the schools’ two Jazz Bands, The Noteables, The Rolling Tones, The Treble Makers and the John Jay Vocal Jazz Ensemble, which placed 2nd at the Berklee HS Jazz Festival this past March in Boston.

On Tuesday, May 28th a concert of choral music will present both the Concert Choir and John Jay Chorale. Conductor Amy Geiger, applauded the persistence, dedication and hard work of the students in preparing for this concert, which will include a variety of repertoire spanning several genres. Steven Morse, the school’s Performing Arts Instructional Leader, will conduct the Chorale in performances including movements from the Fauré Requiem and works of Eric Whittacre. The group will also perform one of Mr. Morse’s original compositions.

Friday night, the 31st will feature the JJHS Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble under the direction of the schools Director of Bands and Instrumental Jazz Studies, Jeffery Richardson. The Wind Ensemble has received highest honors and been selected to receive awards for excellence in recent competitions.
    
Culminating the season will be a performance of the String Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra on Wednesday evening, June 5th, presenting a variety of classical music selections including the 4th movement of the Beethoven Symphony No. 7, the Overture to Mozart’s Die Zaberflötte and October by Eric Whittacre.

Spring Concerts at John Jay High School: May 22nd, 28th, 31st  and June 5th  at 7:00 pm in the John Jay High School Auditorium, Cross River, NY. For more information, call John Jay Performing Arts at 914-763-7463 or click on the Performing Arts link on the school website.

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Speaking With Your Children About the Newtown Tragedy

UPDATED: Dec. 17, 2012

Dear Parents / Guardians -
We are all deeply saddened by the tragic events that took place today in the school shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, in Newtown Ct.
 
We also recognize that your child may be confused and frightened by the information they see through the media and may look for guidance from the adults in his/her life. Attached, please find tips and suggestions on how to help your child to deal with these difficult events.

As always, our counseling and mental health staff is available to provide support for your child if needed.

Patricia K. Bragdon PhD., LCSW-R
District Mental Health Coordinator –KLSD

Resources:

• http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/talkingviolence.pdf
• http:// aap.org/featured/resourcepage.htm
• http://www. aboutourkids.org/articles/talking_kids_about_school_violence
• http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/talkingviolence.pdf

Tips for parents and teachers
http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/youthdevelopment/DA7413.html
“While there are no easy answers about these kinds of events, children will want an explanation from parents and teachers. A complete explanation will not be easy, it may not even be possible, but we must try. We must strive for a balance between helping a child feel safe and acknowledging the existence of violence, evil and danger in the world.”

Article explaining the role of teams in schools for threat assessment (of students) from Parent Magazine:
http://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/teaching-tolerance/school-shootings-the-conversation-you-need-to-have-with-your-kids/
“Many children will wonder “can this happen at my school” How to respond: “Even if you’re worried about this yourself, there’s no reason to let your kids know that…. Keep your voice very calm and explain that you’re sure his teacher and principal have taken every measure to make sure school is the safest place possible.”

http://www.parents.com/kids/safety/school/helping-children-feel-safe-at-school/
“Older children can handle more information than younger children, and they may need more details in order to satisfy them. But at all ages it is appropriate to inform children what is being done to protect them in their particular school.”

Additional Resources : Updated 12-17-12

How to Talk with Children about the Connecticut School Shootings
http://www.aft.org/yourwork/tools4teachers/together/schonfeld.cfm

Talking with Children about Violence (MHA of Westchester)
http://www.mhawestchester.org/html/school_violence.html

A National Tragedy: Helping Children Cope
http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/terror_general.aspx

Taking the Terror Out of School Shootings
http://www.extension.umn.edu/family/families-with-teens/resources-professionals/violence-in-our-schools/taking-the-terror-out-of-school-shootings/
“While there are no easy answers about these kinds of events, children will want an explanation from parents and teachers. A complete explanation will not be easy, it may not even be possible, but we must try. We must strive for a balance between helping a child feel safe and acknowledging the existence of violence, evil and danger in the world.”

How Children Cope with Trauma and Ongoing Threat
http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/ongoingthreat.aspx

Coping with Crisis—Helping Children With Special Needs
http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/specpop_general.aspx

Death: Dealing with Crisis at School Practical Suggestions for Educators
http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/neat_poland.aspx

UCLA Mental Health Project
http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/violence prevention and safe schools.pdf

SAMHSA's Coping with Violence & Traumatic Events Website
http://www.samhsa.gov/trauma/?from=carousel&position=1&date=11012012

From Parent Magazine:
http://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/teaching-tolerance/school-shootings-the-conversation-you-need-to-have-with-your-kids/
“Many children will wonder “can this happen at my school” How to respond: “Even if you’re worried about this yourself, there’s no reason to let your kids know that…. Keep your voice very calm and explain http://www.parents.com/kids/safety/school/helping-children-feel-safe-at-school/

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE LATE BUSES

We want to explain how the late buses work so everyone understands the system.  The Katonah-Lewisboro School District provides a 4:15 p.m. bus and a 5:30 p.m. bus for students who participate in school activities after the regular school day.  A student who remains on campus after school must be under the supervision of an adult who will then issue the student a bus pass.
 
Students who do not attend an after school activity with an adult WILL NOT be issued a bus pass and must make other arrangements to get home.  Students will not be able to obtain bus passes at the front desk.
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please stop by to speak with one of the assistant principals

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