Thundering Herd
Woodbury Junior-Senior High School - Weekly Newsletter
Friday, February 5, 2021
Message from the Principal:
It was great seeing more students in the building this week! Our four-day a week cohort is off to a tremendous start!
Our Black History Month activities are now in full swing. Please see the flyers below for more information and how to get involved.
Is your child struggling with homework? Check out our Homework Help program through the 21st Century Afterschool Club: click here.
We are also offering a mid-year credit recovery program for students who are struggling academically. This eight-week intervention will allow students to improve their grades from the first two marking periods. If you have a child who could benefit from such a program, please contact Mr. Dobbins, our high school Assistant Principal. He can be reached at 856-853-0123 ext. 228 or ddobbins@woodburysch.com. This is a great opportunity; parents don't let your child miss out!
Have a great weekend!
In partnership,
Dr. Vivadelli
Upcoming Events
February 9 - Black History Month Projects Due
February 10 - AVID Family Night, 7:00 pm virtual
February 10 - COVID Testing, 10:00-2:00
February 15 - School Closed, Presidents' Day
February 17 - COVID Testing, 10:00-2:00
February 17 - BOE Meeting, 6:30 Virtual
February 24 - Food Pantry, 9:00-11:00
Mrs. Luthke's AP Literature and Composition Class
Mrs. Luthke's AP Literature and Composition class completed senior papers during the 2nd marking period. The senior paper is a long-time tradition in the Woodbury High School English program. Students were required to write an 8-10 page scholarly analysis on their favorite literature that incorporated at least four secondary sources. Students produced well over 55 pages of college-level, insightful interpretations of Star Wars, The Shack, Frankenstein, Leaves of Grass, and the Alchemist.
The Ruin of the Galaxy: An Analysis of the Real Enemy in Star Wars by Matthew Campo
The Shack: Breaking Stereotypes in Roman Catholicism by Olivia Dixon
The Truth Behind Abandonment and Neglect in Frankenstein by Todd Hayes
Walt Whitman’s Queer Love: A Justification of Walt Whitman’s Bromance and Beyond by Justin Khan
The Alchemist: A True Depiction of Young Love by Ariyanna Wesley
Black History Month Projects
Fresh Produce Distribution
We have partnered with the City of Woodbury and Rodney McLeod of the Philadelphia Eagles to provide a fresh produce distribution on Tuesday, February 9. This will take place beginning at 10 a.m. along Jackson Street by West End Memorial Elementary School and will last through 12 p.m. It may end sooner, if all boxes have been distributed. Each family/car will be able to receive up to 5 boxes. No registration is required and there is no need to exit your vehicle. Please share with your friends and neighbors. A flyer is attached below:
Community Resources
Sharon Cardwell, our Social Worker at West End, created a video for our families that reviews local community resources in Woodbury and through our schools. Her goal is to make sure families are aware of these services during hybrid and remote learning.
Congratulations to our JHS Students with Perfect Attendance
Congratulations to our JHS Students with Positive Referrals
COVID Testing
JHS Counselor Corner
Need to book an appointment with the Jr. High Counselor? Please use one of the following links.
To book a PARENT zoom/phone call use this link: https://lvelazquez.youcanbook.me
To book a STUDENT zoom/phone call use this link: https://lvelazquez-6.youcanbook.me/ "
Boys Basketball:
Wednesday: Woodbury (80) at Gateway (54) - Woodbury remains undefeated with a win over Gateway. C'Mar Webster scores a career high 28 for the Herd!
Thursday: Jabron Solomon scored 17 points to lead Woodbury to a 55-46 win over Audubon on Thursday in a matchup between unbeaten teams in Audubon.
Ja’von Solomon and Anthony Reagan had 12 points apiece to join Jabron Solomon in double figures for Woodbury, which stayed perfect on the season at 4-0.
Scheduling Update: Boys and Girls Basketball will play Gateway Saturday 2/6.
Swimming & Winter Track Updates: Swimming and Winter Track seasons are officially underway. In order to participate in tryouts all students must Register and have a Physical cleared by the school doctor. To avoid delays in clearing sports physicals, be sure to turn in your paperwork on time. Please contact coaches with any questions.
Winter Track Coaches: Mr. Cannuli mcannuli@woodburysch.com Ms. Gligor agligor@woodburysch.com
Swimming Coach: Mr. Pedersen bmpedersen10@gmail.com
SPRING SPORTS: Registration is now open for ALL Spring Sports. Woodbury City Public Schools will be offering Middle School Track, High School Track, Baseball, and Softball in the Spring. REGISTER HERE
ALUMNI:
The Woodbury Athletic Department is looking to build a Woodbury Athletics Alumni Database to promote our alumni and share information about the current athletic programs, facilities, school, in a newsletter. Interested alumni should complete the survey. Woodbury Athletics Alumni Database
Woodbury High School Spirit Store offers a variety of Woodbury Apparel. The store offers an extensive variety of apparel from numerous brands such as North Face, Nike, Under Armor.
News from 21st Century Thundering Herd
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Student Handbook
Food Services
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