The WJHS Panther Update
Nov. 3, 2023
Principal's Letter
Panther Families,
Student Spotlight - Congratulations to Harrison R. for sinking the half-court shot at our girls' basketball game this week. What an unbelievable feat!
Our students and staff went all out this year for some Halloween fun.
Congratulations to our costume contest grade-level lwinners:
6th grade - Drea D.
7th grade - Chance T.
8th grade - Crue H.
Be sure to check out our Facebook page for some great pictures of all the fun happenings at the Junior High this week.
Sign up for OTUS - Did you know that you, as a family member, can view your students' work in OTUS? Here is the informational link to sign up: https://help.otus.com/en/articles/894649-family-guide-create-a-family-account.
Student ID's - For safety purposes, students need to show their WJHS School ID's to their bus drivers. Students need to take their assigned bus for safety purposes and to ensure the availability of seats on the bus for our regular riders. If your student has misplaced or lost their ID, they can visit Mrs. Centeno and Ms. Donile in the media center for a new one. Replacement costs are $8.00. Students are required to carry their ID with them every day to school.
PTO - Let’s Get Poppin’ for a Purpose: Help Fund PTO Programs & Projects
Starting Monday, November 6th at 5 pm, our Double Good gourmet, small batch popcorn store will open up! This is a delicious way to give back, it ships direct to your door, and it makes for great gifts, snacks, and even stocking stuffers!
Use this link to purchase Monday, November 6th from 5pm until Friday, November 10th at 5 pm.
https://popup.doublegood.com/s/z071bo9u
WJHS PTO Meeting – Wednesday, November 8th
Please join us for our second AND final PTO meeting of the first semester from 7 to 8 pm on Wednesday, November 8th in the Media Center. We’ll be voting on a BIG gift to WJHS – an upgraded scoreboard for the gym!
We’re also looking for new Executive Board members to fill next year’s positions: President, Secretary, Treasurer, as well as those interested in helping with fundraising and planning student/parent activities. The ENTIRE board is rolling off this year so we REALLY need people to step up and volunteer.
And finally, 8th grade parents, if you’re interested in helping with the 8th grade dance in May, please email Maren Graham directly at maren@mjgraham.com. The first planning meeting will take place in January.
Illinois Reads - Be sure to check out the fliers below for some great activities hosted by WPL, CUSD 201, and Illinois Reads. There will be a Storywalk at TY Warner Nov 9 - Nov 13. This is a great opportunity to take the kids for a stroll in the park while encouraging them to read!
Saturday, Feb 3, 2024, we will be hosting the Illinois Reads Annual Book Festival at WHS!! Make sure you mark your calendar for this event, you won't want to miss it!
BPAC will be meeting at Manning School in the Conference Room (Door 5, Main Floor) on Nov 7th @ 6PM. See the flyer below for additional information.
Book Club -Parent/Guardian Book Club: Ms. Quattrone is hosting a book club for parents/guardians of WJHS students.The first meeting will be held Nov. 8th, from 6-7 pm (before our PTO Meeting)in the WJHS Media Center to discuss the first 6 chapters. We will then decide on two future dates - one to discuss chapters 7 -13 and another to discuss chapter 14 - end.
The book is Middle School Matters: The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond - and How Parents Can Help. This book can be purchased at bookstores or here on Amazon or Target. Depending upon the number of attendees, we may move the venue, but for now, the first meeting will be held at the Jr. High. Please complete this Google form to RSVP to Ms. Q.
SSLC Opportunity: A Feed My Starving Children event will be held at Christ Church in Oak Brook this weekend. To sign up, please see their website.
Darien Park District is also a great source if looking for volunteer opportunities.
Three Pillars Donations: Students who display the three pillars of expectations (Safety, Respect, and Responsibility) earn tickets that are entered into our weekly raffle drawings . If you are able to partner with us in this positive behavior initiative and donate a prize, it would be greatly appreciated. Items that have been donated already are snacks, $5 giftcards, teenage items from the Dollar Store (notebooks, gel pens, Etch A Sketch, Rubics Cubes) and monetary donations for us to purchase items. Huge THANK YOU to those of you that have already brought in donations!!
Remember to check the WJHS calendar for up-to-date information on Clubs, Events, & Athletics.
Sincerely,
Amy Quattrone
WJHS Principal
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