WJHS Highlights
11/16/2022
A Message from the Administrative Team
Dear WJHS families,
Whether visiting WJHS in person or connecting over Zoom, we couldn't be more excited to talk with you about your child and share with you our experiences at school! If you've had a change of plans and need to communicate a cancellation, please contact teachers directly or the main office via phone at (847) 512-6600. You can also email the office at office-wjhs@wilmette39.org.
grat·i·tude
/ˈɡradəˌt(y)o͞od/
noun
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
The Wilmette community is an incredible one to be a part of: it is inclusive and welcoming, generous and kind, supportive and understanding. We are so very thankful for all that our families do to support our schools. Thank you, thank you.
We hope that you have a restful and joyful Thanksgiving Break.
Warm regards,
Kate, Jeff and Eric
October Leaders of the Pack! Congratulations students!
Replacement Locks
If your child requests a replacement lock and it is not at the fault of the manufacturer, your child will be charged $10 for a new lock. An example of this would be when a student does not lock their belongings and while in class, their lock is taken. This charge will be assessed to their school fees. All students must have their items locked inside a locker and students may not bring their own locks to school for safety reasons. Thank you.
MathCounts
Do you like math competitions? Do you want to represent WJHS at the regional MathCounts competition on Saturday, February 4th, 2023? Then try out for the MathCounts team.
On December 1, 8 and 15, students will take 3 school contests. The 12 top scoring students will be chosen to represent WJHS at the regional competition. These 12 students will continue to practice for the regional competition on January 12, 19, 26 and February 2.
Students who do well at the regional competition may be invited to the State Competition in March. The four top scoring students from the Illinois State competition will be awarded an all expense paid trip to the National Competition in May.
Students interested in trying out should sign up by Monday, November 28 using this Google Form.
Spelling Bee!
Attention all spellers! Now is the time to sign up for the Scripps National Spelling Bee through WJHS! Please register with your student via this link and you will receive updates for each round of the spelling bee. Here is a list of study words. Questions? Contact Mary Kate Lubawski at Lubawskm@wilmette39.org.
Tech Tidbit
District 39 uses a content filtering system to keep our students safe while using digital tools. Along with the content filtering, communication through school accounts is also monitored. Students can communicate with others through their Google Apps, such as Google Docs, Schoology Discussion, Email and many other ways to collaborate, work together, get support and ask questions. These communication tools are monitored for appropriate use, such as language, where they will get flagged if anything inappropriate is happening. If they are sent messages with inappropriate language or content, they will also get flagged. We teach, model and guide students to use appropriate language and communicate respectfully when using these tools. We also remind them that they should be doing this in their daily life, whether digitally or face to face. Please partner with us to help remind them to be mindful of how they communicate.
PTO Highlights
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO DONATE TO iGNITE!
IGNITE!! It's not too late to donate to Ignite! This is a great way to give back to your child and the students of WJHS!! This year we are excited to host field trips and in-person speakers! We are well underway! Please donate now to Ignite if you haven't already! Magnets will be distributed at the end of the month, only to those who donate! Let's make this a great year!!
ATTN: 7TH GRADE PARENTS THE 2023 8TH GRADE DC TRIP: Registration is now Waitlist only
This is an opportunity for students to explore some of our nation's most important historical sites while experiencing incomparable learning moments. This trip is limited in space and after the initial seats are filled, students will be added to a waitlist for the trip. Please note that waitlisted students could still make the trip if additional seats come open. Click here to learn more and/or to be added to the waitlist. This trip is not run by the school or the PTO and is teacher run as an elective opportunity. Please contact Paul Harper at paul.w.harper@gmail.com if you have questions!
PTO/iGNITE! IS THRILLED TO SUPPORT BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
Battle of the Books is a reading enrichment opportunity (funded with your iGNITE! donations) available to all WJHS students. As part of a team, students read books from a list of award-winning and highly recommended titles. The program culminates in a Kahoot "Battle" to determine which team knows the books best. Students are encouraged to form teams of 4–6 students in either grade or they can register individually and teachers will help form teams. Check out the flier below for more information!
CAFETERIA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT LUNCH
The cafeteria needs parent volunteers! Spend 90 minutes of your day helping the school, while viewing your child from a distance (we promise they won't even know you're there!). Come at the scheduled time, check in with the cafeteria staff, and they will let you know where they need the help. You will not need to cook, simply give food to the kids. You are done once 6th period lunch is finished. Please tie your hair back or pop on a cap, otherwise the hairnet may be your only option... You've been warned! :)
Please click here to sign up for a slot or two.
CRC IN NEED OF A WJHS PARENT REP
The Community Review Committee (CRC) serves in an advisory capacity to Wilmette Public Schools District 39 Board of Education to research specific topics that will lead to improvements in teaching, learning or managing the District’s operations. This year’s topic is Neurodivergence. Please see the CRC website for more details. If interested, please contact amymwechsler@gmail.com.
District Update
Shine on 39, Thanksgiving Edition
As we prepare for Fall Break, some of our D39 students share, in their own words, why they are thankful for their teachers in this week’s “Shine on 39”. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented group of educators in our district!
Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education held its regular monthly business meeting on Monday evening. The Board heard presentations on our social-emotional learning assessments and long-term enrollment projections. Additionally, the Board reviewed the tax year 2022 estimate of levy and further discussed several Board policies. Click here for access to the complete meeting agenda and materials.
Parent/Teacher Conferences and Fall Break
Beginning this evening and running through Friday (Nov. 16-18), District 39 will be hosting parent/teacher conferences. We thank all parents and teachers for their time in connecting with one another during these important opportunities to build partnership and student success. Students will be off school beginning tomorrow (Nov. 17) with classes resuming on Monday, Nov. 28. For our full D39 2022-23 school calendar, please click here.
Wilmette’s Building Safer Communities Event
District 39 continues to partner with the Village of Wilmette and the Wilmette Police Department to support safe communities and schools. On Monday night, the Village and police department co-hosted a Building Safer Communities event focused on our collective commitment to keeping our community safe. Chief Murphy reinforced the importance of “See Something, Say Something” and D39’s Safety Starts with Me campaign as ways for people to keep their fellow communities safe.
The meeting also addressed the importance of firearm safety. Please click here for firearm safety practices and programs offered by the Wilmette Police Department. Below are a couple of other resources that families might find helpful when discussing firearm safety:
Community News
LINK: http://www.wilmette39.org/news/community_events
New Trier is offering Beyond Diversity for Community Members. The sessions will be on December 9 and 10 at New Trier Northfield Campus from 8:30-3:30. Participants must attend both days. These sessions are specifically designed for community members.
The Trevians Girls Softball Association is adding players born in 2011 (or younger) to travel softball teams. Good athletes who want to learn the sport, receive high quality instruction during indoor workouts and will play in spring & summer seasons. Contact Kelsey Farmer for more information.
Wilmette Jr. Trevians are recruiting Kdg-2nd graders to play hockey in House Mite and Mini Mite programs. Season runs from September - February. Contact: leslie.humbel@yahoo.com
PICKLES - kids supporting kids is a local nonprofit that provides free peer-to-peer support and resources for kids ages 6-18 affected by a parent’s cancer diagnosis. These fun, supportive youth groups meet monthly at Winnetka Community House. For more information: www.picklesgroup.org
New Trier Township offers a Food Pantry 10am - 4pm weekdays for families that live/work in the township. NT Township also offers Emergency Financial Assistance, Legal Aid Clinic, property tax assistance, social service referrals and other available resources. Go to www.newtriertownship.com for more information.
Wilmette Food Pantry is open every Tuesday 10:00-11:00 am at Trinity United Methodist Church.
"Best Step Tutoring” offers free online tutoring for PreK-12 grades.
HMS/WJHS: Scout Troop 2 Wilmette email: bsatroop2wilmette@gmail.com
WJHS 8th Grade Girls: Regina Dominican High School is reaching out to current 8th grade girls who are interested in learning more about becoming an RD Panther! Shadow Day is tomorrow, November 17th. visit www.rdpanthers.org to register for this half-day event.
Wilmette Junior High School
Email: office-wjhs@wilmette39.org
Website: http://wjhs.wilmette39.org/
Location: 620 Locust Rd, Wilmette, IL, USA
Phone: 847-512-6600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Highcrest-MSWilmette-JH-516430278443448
Twitter: @hawkwolf39
Principal at Wilmette Junior High School; love being an educator and working with young people; value spending time with friends and family