JONATHAN LAW HIGH SCHOOL · 2017-12-21 · Jonathan Law High School . A Caring Community January, 2018 Volume 20 , Number 4 From the Principal Jonathan Law High School is a community

In This Issue • From the Principal

• Core Values and Beliefs

• Guidance Information

• Media Center News

• Mid-term Exam Schedule

• And The Award Goes To…

• Calling all Juniors

• Sports Booster Club

• Law Nation 2018!

• PreSchool

• Important Parent Information

• ShopRite

• Important Phone Numbers

The Guardian

Jonathan Law High School A Caring Community

January, 2018 Volume 20 , Number 4

From the Principal

Jonathan Law High School is a community that exists to maximize the intellectual, the social, and the emotional growth of each student in a safe, stable, supportive environment.

January 2018 Dear Friends: Happy 2018! As the calendar turns to a new year, first semester is quickly drawing to a close. I would like to thank our students for a great first half of the school year and wish each one a strong finish to the semester as well as the best on their upcoming exams. I am so grateful to have the opportunity each day to witness our staff in action working to improve instruction and student learning in their classrooms. Our ongoing professional development work is allowing us to ensure our lessons are purposeful and challenging while engaging students to think at higher levels. Through the work of our professional learning communities, the staff has been able to share ideas, new research, and instructional practices as well as analyze student data. I have been very impressed with the level of work done through this professional discourse and shared best practices among our staff to help all our students succeed. Each day we all have the choice to make the day what we want it to be, the choices we make today will influence our tomorrows. I hope you have a great start to the New Year and thank you for your continued support and commitment to Jonathan Law High School! Sincerely,

Core Values and Beliefs

The Jonathan Law High School community

is committed to developing all students

into productive contributors to our global

society, while empowering them with 21st century skills. Our

beliefs are embedded in all of our endeavors which contribute to

establishing full, responsible, and meaningful lives.

Our community is committed to:

• Providing intellectually and emotionally supportive

environments

• Developing informed decision-making, critical thinking, and

problem-solving skills

• Developing effective communication and collaboration skills

• Responding to success and failure with reflection and

resiliency

• Cultivating academic and social integrity

• Instilling a sense of pride in self, school, and community

• Establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial

partnerships with civic, business, higher education, and

other community groups and resources

Jonathan Law High School

20 Lansdale Avenue

Milford, Connecticut 06460

July 25, 2014

SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE NEWS

Sophomore Symposium will be held on March 1, 2018. Hear

from a panel of college admissions officers from competitive schools!

How to approach the college admission process

What are colleges looking for/what a student looks for in a college.

What factors into admissions.

Other valuable information you need to know now!

Post High School Planning Seniors, please make sure

you are making individual appointments with your counselors to talk about post-graduation

plans, college and where you are in the application process. Also, please see teachers in the

Academic Support Center if you need help writing your essay!

Juniors, now is the time to be thinking about post high school plans. Make an

appointment with your counselor to begin the conversation!

Sophomores, your counselors will be visiting your advisory during

December to talk about post high school planning and how your personality and interests

play into a future career!

January To Do List

Juniors- Create college list and visit if possible…it is never too early!

Seniors- Continue to meet with your counselor.

Apply to college-applications should be done this month!!

Study and practice for the SATs.

Apply to college-you should be beginning to wrap up the application

process!!

Do community service.

Continue to think about how you will be paying for college. Search for

scholarships on helpful websites like fastweb.com and

scholarships4students.com. Check out scholarships on Naviance and the

School Counseling Office web site.

Study for midterms/finals

SENIORS- WRITE A THANK YOU LETTER TO THE TEACHERS

WHO WROTE YOU A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION!!!

Community Service

Who: ALL Students When: Continuous

Community Service is a valuable opportunity to give back to your community and learn

from others. Volunteering is good for you, your resume and most importantly OTHERS.

Please remember that hours must be submitted to the College and Career Center by May 1st

of senior year to be considered for graduation with distinction

(requirements= minimum of 200 hours).

Retirement Homes

Boys and Girls Club

Shelters

Food Pantry

United Way

Many other options!!

**See Ms. Sylvia in the College and Career Center for more details

DID YOU KNOW?

ATTENTION UCONN/ECE

STUDENTS!

J O N A T H A N L A W

M E D I A C E N T E R

[email protected]

203-783-3574 x. 6655

Your status as an Early College Experience stu-

dent gives you FREE access to the University of

Connecticut Libraries’ resources! This includes

databases, books, online tutorials for research

skills, and more! Since most of these resources

are online, you can access them from school,

home or anywhere. You will need your NetID.

Check out the Early College Experience Orienta-

tion Guide at classguides.lib.uconn.edu/ECE or

see Ms. Briggs for more information.

http://classguides.lib.uconn.edu/ECE

2018 Mid-term Exam Schedule

January 16-19 – All early dismissal days for students.

Tuesday, January 16 7:20 – 9:20 – Period 1 Exam 9:35 – 11:35 – Period 2 Exam

Wednesday, January 17

7:20 – 9:20 – Period 3 Exam 9:35 – 11:35 – Period 4 Exam

Thursday, January 18


Friday, January 19


• Buses will bring students to school at the regular time in the morning, and there will be an additional run to bring students in at 9:35 a.m. for the second exam. Students who have no exam during the 9:35 to 11:35 period may return on these buses. Dismissal will be at 11:35, and buses will make the last daily return trip at that time. • Students who attend ECA and Aquaculture should still report to their respective programs. Buses for Aqua will run on a later schedule while the ECA bus will run at its regular time.

On Monday, January 22nd, we begin our second semester and the day will start in advisory classes. Students will receive their 2nd semester schedule at that time.

If a snow day interrupts the schedule:

The sequence of exams will be followed. The exam scheduled for the snow day will be given the next day school is in session.

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If there is a delayed opening on an exam day:

The first exam will be from 9:20 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.

• Students should bring a brown bag lunch. The school cafeteria will be closed.

• The second exam will begin at 11:50 a.m. and finish at 1:50 p.m.

• Dismissal will be at 1:58 p.m.

• There will be only one incoming bus run. Students who need to take exams in the second exam period must come in on the early bus run and report to the cafeteria. There will be runs home at 12:00 and 1:58 PM.

And The Award Goes To... Over 20 student artists represented Jonathan Law High School at the Milford

Arts Council Student Art Show on December 7, 2017.

The following students were recognized for their artistic achievements:

1st Place, Fine Arts: Danny Dzialo

1st Place, Photography: Emma Liscinsky

2nd Place, Photography: Jessica Scherback

Congratulations!

Danny Dzialo, grade 12

Emma Liscinsky, grade 9 Jessica Scherback, grade 11

Calling all JUNIORS

Class Dues! Why wait? Pay yours

today in the main office!

Checks payable to JLHS

**All dues must be paid in full

in order to attend Prom**

Cost: $20

**GO LAWMEN**

Dear JLHS Parent, Family, Alumni, Coach, Faculty or Community Member,

Show your support for Jonathan Law High School athletics by becoming a member of the JLHS Sports Booster Club for2017-18! The JLHS Sports Booster Club is a non-profit volunteer organization whose sole purpose is to support thestudent athletes who participate in the 26 boys and girls sports programs at Jonathan Law High School. In a time whenschool budgets are tight and athletic funding may run short, your membership dollars help fund equipment purchasesand facility improvements above and beyond what the athletic budget can provide for.

100% of your dues go to support our athletic programs. We are asking you to become a member of the Jonathan LawHigh School Sports Booster Club so that we can support and celebrate ALL student academic and athletic achievements.

How do I join? Become a member simply by completing the application below and enclosing it with your annual $10individual membership or $20 family membership (check payable to “JLHS Sports Booster Club”) and sending it to:Bridget Lawless at 44 Court Street, Milford, CT 06460.

If you are interested in doing more to help the JLHS Sports Booster Club, please check the appropriate boxes below.

Please contact [email protected] with any questions. Thank you for your support!!

Jonathan Law High School SPORTS BOOSTER CLUB2017-2018 Membership Application

Name(s):

Address:

Phone: (h) (cell) E-mail:

I am a: Parent/Guardian Grandparent/Family Alumni Coach Faculty Community Member

I can help with: Concession Stand General Volunteer Other:

(If applicable)

Student Athlete Name(s): Grade(s) in Fall 2017:

My student athlete(s) participate(s) in or is (are) interested in participating in the following sport(s):

FALL SPORTS WINTER SPORTS SPRING SPORTS

Boys Cross Country Boys Basketball Baseball

Girls Cross Country Girls Basketball Softball

Boys Soccer Boys Swimming Golf

Girls Soccer Cheerleading Boys Lacrosse

Cheerleading Gymnastics Girls Lacrosse

Football Hockey Boys Tennis

Girls Swimming Indoor Track Girls Tennis

Girls Volleyball Unified Sports Boys Track & Field

Wrestling Girls Track & Field

Applicant’s Signature: Date

Total Received: $ [Ind / Fam + $ Additional Donation] via cash / check # By

Jonathan LawSports Booster Club

You don’t have to wear the shirt

for all three seasons

This is for Law Students only and is

Return this form and payment to the school Attn: JLHS Sports Booster Club.

Law Student

Cell Phone Number

Jonathan LawSports Booster Club

and


all three seasons

for Law Students only and is

*Doesn’t include the Thanksgiving

Huge thank you to our inaugural sponsors:

Artesian LandscapingC&G GulfCity StitchersDulin AutomotiveFirst Choice College PlacementLasse’sNortheast Radon/SJM InspectionOneClick Cleaners


$20 cash

Law Student Name:

Cell Phone Number:

Jonathan Law High SchoolSports Booster Club

Only $20 getand (for a limited time)


all three seasons this school year

for Law Students only and is


Questions? email


Berchem, Moses & Devlin, P.C.Artesian LandscapingC&G GulfCity StitchersDulin AutomotiveFirst Choice College PlacementLasse’s RestaurantNortheast Radon/SJM InspectionOneClick Cleaners


$20 cash or c

:

High SchoolPresent

nly $20 gets(for a limited time)

You don’t have to wear the shirt – your name will be on the membership list

this school year

Law Nation spirit!!

for Law Students only and is non-transferable (sharing the shirt with a friend won’t work).


Questions? email [email protected]


Berchem, Moses & Devlin, P.C.Artesian Landscaping

Dulin AutomotiveFirst Choice College Placement

RestaurantNortheast Radon/SJM InspectionOneClick Cleaners


or check payable to “JLHS Sports Booster Club.”

Law Nation 2018!

Pay one price, get into all R

Season

resents . . .

s you membership(for a limited time) a free

your name will be on the membership list

this school year – but wear it when you can to

Law Nation spirit!!

transferable (sharing the shirt with a friend won’t work).

*Doesn’t include the Thanksgiving, Powderpuff

[email protected]


Berchem, Moses & Devlin, P.C.

First Choice College Placement

Northeast Radon/SJM Inspection


heck payable to “JLHS Sports Booster Club.”

Law Nation 2018!


Season* Home Games this school year!

membershipa free T


wear it when you can to

Law Nation spirit!!


Powderpuff or Ice Hockey

[email protected]


Berchem, Moses & Devlin, P.C.Renz Heating and Air ConditioningRick’s PlumbingRainmaker IrrigationSusan Krushinsky, RealtorThe Cone ZoneThe Next StreetWebster Mortgage



Law Nation 2018!


Home Games this school year!

membershipT-shirt!


wear it when you can to


or Ice Hockey games, sorry.

[email protected].


Renz Heating and Air ConditioningRick’s PlumbingRainmaker IrrigationSusan Krushinsky, RealtorThe Cone ZoneThe Next StreetWebster Mortgage



Grade

Shirt Size:

Law Nation 2018!




wear it when you can to show your


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Renz Heating and Air Conditioning

Susan Krushinsky, Realtor


Shirt Size:

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Home Games this school year!Home Games this school year!

Looking for a few good Children

The Child Development program at Jonathan Law High School is looking for preschool-aged children for our program for the 2017-2018 school year. These children should be three or four years of age, live within the Milford school district, and are required to be fully potty trained. Our program meets two mornings per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, usually between the hours of 7:20 and 10:20. The high school students who are in the Child Development courses work with the children as they play and interact with their peers.

We like to think of our class as an enrichment experience for children. Although not a traditional preschool program, we incorporate arts and crafts as well as other learning centers where children can work on physical, intellectual, emotional, social and moral development. They learn appropriate ways to resolve problems and interact in socially acceptable ways with their peers.

For further information and to enroll your child for this fall, please contact Ms. Barbara McCoy at 203-783-3574 ext. 6571 or email [email protected]. We currently have spots available on a first-come, first served basis. Give us a call today!

And did I mention the best part? It’s FREE!

mailto:[email protected]

IMPORTANT PARENT INFORMATION

Dropping something off in the office for your child???

Any materials being dropped off must be labeled.

The following items MUST be in bags: sneakers, shoes, socks, any type of clothing.

Homework Requests

Any homework requests should be made via email directly to the teacher. All teachers and staff members can be emailed by using the first initial of the first name followed by the last name @milforded.org

For example: John Doe would be [email protected]

Early Dismissal Requests

For all early dismissal requests the parent/guardian will need to write a note requesting the dismissal. The student must bring the note to the main office before school begins at 7:20am.

We will call the parent/guardian to verify the note, and then give the student a pass to leave class at the requested time. Following these procedures allows the student to leave class and meet you outside without interrupting the learning environment of the entire classroom.

Your cooperation is very much appreciated.


To enroll your card, visit: www.shopiteforeducation.com*ShopRites stores are located in: Bristol, East Hartford, East Haven, Enfield, Hamden, Orange, Manchester, Milford, Southington, Stratford, Wallingford and Waterbury.

Enroll Your Price Plus® Club Card and Shop* at ShopRite®, To

Our Goal Is

Help Our School Earn Free Classroom

Equipment!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION JLHS Phone Numbers and Extensions

Main Number: (203)783-3574 Main Fax: (203)783-3586 Guidance Fax: (203)783-3401 Nurse’s Fax: (203)783-3641 Administration: Mr. Fran Thompson, Principal…………………………………………………………………………………………..x5005 Mr. Joshua Marko, Assistant Principal (All Students in Grades 9 and 11)………………………… x5002 Mr. Mike Hoggatt, Assistant Principal (All Students in Grades 10 and 12)…………………….….x5003 Dean of Students: Mr. Gianni Ragaini……………………….……….…….…….x5445 Main Office: Mrs. Carr.. ….…(Mr. Thompson’s Secretary)……..x5005 Miss Kizavul…..(Mr. Marko’s Secretary)…….….….x5002 Mrs. Ramos….…(Mr. Hoggatt’s Secretary)…………x5003 Attendance: Mrs. Heenan….(Secretary)………………………………..x5001 Absence Call-In Line…………………………..……….......x5010 Athletic Director: Mr. Vincent Sarullo………………………………..…………x1840 School Resource Officer: Officer Matt Goldfuss……….………………...……………x2100

Nurses’ Office: Mrs. Valentine/Ms. Cordone …………..…….x5011/5012 Media Center: Mrs. Briggs………………………………………………………..x6655 Bookkeeper: Mrs. Kizavul…………………………………………………......x5019 Data Processing: Mrs. Hofferman ……………………………………………….x5150 Custodial Office: Mr. Smith………………………………………………………….x5167

GUIDANCE STAFF & COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS 2017-2018

Mrs. Meg Stofko x5168 Secretary

Mrs. Lorraine Carr x5268 Secretary

Mrs. Blair Sylvia x5060 College and Career

Class of Grade Mrs. Dunnuck x5868

Mrs. Scarpa x5768

Mrs. Moe x5468

Mrs. Kovacs x5668

Ms. Raymo x5568

2018 12 A-B C-Fra Fre-Mac Mad-Po Pq-Z

2019 11 A-B C-Go Gr- La Le-Rod Rog-Z

2020 10 A-Bor Bos-I J- McC McD-Pl Po-Z

2021 9 A-Brod Broe-Fio Fip-Ko Kr-P Q-Z

*Send information for the February Newsletter by January 30th to: [email protected] or call Christine at 203-783-3574

ext. 5001. Thank you

The Milford Pesticide Procedure allows interested parents and staff to receive

prior notification of pesticide applications. If you require such notification please contact the school secretary.

The Milford Public Schools is hereby giving annual notice to all students, parents and employees that Asbestos Management Plans are available in every school building. The

plans are available to the public at individual school offices or through the School Department Maintenance Office, 70 W est River Street, Milford.

This notice is given annually in accordance with the E.P.A. Regulations.

The MILFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Statement of Compliance

In compliance with Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Milford Public School system does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in establishing and implementing hiring and employment practices and establishing and providing school activities and educational programs. The Title VI and Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer is W endy Kopazna. The Section 504 Compliance Officer is Susan Kelleher. They may be contacted by mail at the Milford Public Schools, 70 West River Street, Milford, CT 06460 or by phone at (203) 783-3400

Questions, concerns or comments regarding possible discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should be made in person or in writing to the following:

Regarding Facilities: James L. Richetelli, Jr./Chief Operations Officer Regarding Employment: W endy Kopazna/Director of Human Resources

Regarding Programs: Carole Swift/Director of Pupil Personnel Services

ABSENTEE HOTLINE

203-783-3574 Ext. 5010

No need to wait until school is open! If your child is sick

or will be out of school for the da y, call the number below at any time and leave a message.

Be sure to leave both the student name and your name, along with the reason for your call.

PHONE NUMBERS The M ain Office hours

are 6:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday through

Friday

Parents, if you need to speak to a staff member, dial 203-783-3574, ext.

5001, 5002 or 5003 during business hours to be transferred to the staff member’s voicemail.


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JONATHAN LAW HIGH SCHOOL · 2017-12-21 · Jonathan Law High School . A Caring Community January, 2018 Volume 20 , Number 4 From the Principal Jonathan Law High School is a community