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Woodbury Junior-Senior High School - Weekly Newsletter
Friday, January 11, 2019
Message from the Principal
Hello parents,
The 2019 calendar year has begun and our school is buzzing with action. We've had visits from alumni home on winter break, classroom collaborations, writing celebrations, townhall meetings, and more.
The Woodbury tradition of inviting recently graduated students back to WHS to speak with our current high school students continued. Eleven alumni sat upon the stage in the auditorium fielding questions about college life, work loads, professors, majors, and living away from home. These graduates represented such diverse schools as West Chester, Temple, South Carolina, Rutgers, Coppin State, Georgetown, New York University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Stockton, and RCGC. This event is a highlight for both the teachers and the students. Teachers get to re-connect with their former charges and current students get to probe peers for advice about a highly anticipated event in their lives. Each year we have more alumni that want to come back and speak then we have time to hear from; obviously, it makes an indelible impression upon our kids!
Students of Month for December were also recognized. The following students were nominated by their teachers and selected by a committee for excellence in academics and character. Congratulations goes out to the individual students and their families! You can see their pictures below.
Brianna Casal - 6th Grade
Jacee Rodas - 6th Grade
Sebastian Falcone - 7th Grade (Not pictured)
Victoria Sweeney - 7th Grade
Jazell Laguer - 8th Grade
Michael Clouser - 8th Grade
Alaina Santiago - 9th Grade
Nzingha Rothmiller - 10th Grade
Stephanie Colindres - 11th Grade
Ken Torres Obis - 12th Grade
Next week students should look forward to club/activity pictures and a HS lip sync event on Friday.
Have a great weekend!
Keep Love Present,
Dr. Vivadelli
Photos of the Week
Upcoming Events
January 16 – BOE Meeting – 6:30
January 17 – Pizza Sale after school
January 18 – Club Pictures
January 18 – Lip Sync Contest, 7:00
January 21 – School Closed, MLK Day of Service
January 31 - February 2 – Academic Bowl
January 31 - February 2 – NHS Sock Drive
AVID Collaboration
Mr. Otis and Ms. Fitzgerald's AVID 11 and AVID 9 classes collaborated in a Socratic seminar to discuss whether or not teens should be tried as adults for criminal activity. The questions and positions posed by students sparked great conversation and contemplative reflection. Both teachers were excited about this first dual-class collaboration. They are looking to replicate this process in the future.
Dar'Rique Smith Scores her 1000th point!
Senior Girls Basketball player Dar'Rique Smith scored her 1000th point of her career in a game against Paulsboro. Dar'Rique moved into 9th place on the all-time scoring list at WHS. Congratulations to her on reaping the fruits of all that hard work!
Writing Celebration in Mrs. Emenecker's Class
Mrs. Emenecker's Writer's Workshop class celebrated completing their Realistic Fiction unit over hot cocoa and treats. Students read their stories aloud to the class or in small groups while enjoying the treats. What fun!
Student Artwork
Here are some great examples of artwork from the following students:
Image 1 :
Jace Robinson, grade 12
Hands (oil on canvas)
Image 3:
Nick Tomasetti, grade 9
Space City (colored Pencil & sharpie marker)
Image 4:
Madeleine Maule, grade 11
Mixed Media & Digital Drawing
Image 5:
Katie Boyle, Grade 9
Boyle Beach (colored pencil & sharpie marker)
The Weekly Update - January 11
Updates from the Athletic Department
6th Grade Book Club's Latest Novel - The Westing Game
Athletics
Friday, January 11, 2019
4:00 pm Wrestling: Middle School Match vs. Haddonfield @ Haddonfield
4:15 pm Basketball: Girls Varsity Tournament vs. Cinnaminson @ Cinnaminson
Monday, January 14, 2019
4:00 pm Basketball: Boys Middle School Game vs. Collingswood @ Woodbury
5:15 pm Basketball: Girls Middle School Game vs. Collingswood @ Woodbury
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
4:00 pm Basketball: Girls Varsity Game vs. Collingswood @ Collingswood
4:00 pm Basketball: Boys JV Game vs. Collingswood @ Woodbury
5:30 pm Basketball: Boys Varsity Game vs. Collingswood @ Woodbury
6:15 pm Swimming: Boys Varsity Meet Bishop Eustace vs. Gateway/Woodbury @ Camden County Tech- Sicklerville
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
TBD Wrestling: Varsity Game vs. Lindenwold @ Gateway
4:00 pm Wrestling: Middle School Match vs. Lindenwold @ Gateway
Thursday, January 17, 2019
3:30 pm Track & Field: Varsity Meet vs. TBA @ John Bennett Indoor Sports Complex
4:00 pm Basketball: Girls Middle School Game vs. Lawnside @ Lawnside middle
4:00 pm Basketball: Girls Varsity Game vs. West Deptford @ Woodbury
4:00 pm Basketball: Boys JV Game vs. West Deptford @ West Deptford
4:00 pm Swimming: Boys Varsity Match Gateway/Woodbury vs. West Deptford Township @ Riverwinds
5:00 pm Basketball: Boys Middle School Game vs. Lawnside @ Lawnside Middle
5:30 pm Basketball: Boys Varsity Game vs. West Deptford @ West Deptford
Check Your Child's Grades and Attendance
Student Handbook
Food Services
Starting in December, we will be using a new program called NutriSlice for our menus. This program will allow parents, students, staff to see nutrition information, including carb counts and allergens for our menu items. Please check out the flyer below.
Miscellaneous Attachments
Dr. Jason Vivadelli, Principal
Email: jvivadelli@woodburysch.com
Website: www.woodburysch.com
Location: 25 N Broad St, Woodbury, NJ, United States
Phone: 856-853-0123
Twitter: @JasonVivadelli