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Activities and Programs

7th Grade Social Dance

Social Dance

A decision on whether social dance will be able to be held will be made later in the school year. An email communication will be sent to parents regarding this matter. Thank you for your understanding.

Social Dance is a long-standing tradition at WJHS for 7th graders.  It is a professionally taught traditional dance instruction class. Students will learn dance etiquette, traditional types of dance such as the FoxTrot, Waltz, Cha Cha, etc and the accompanying social graces/etiquette.

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Environmental Awareness

For PTA events, please use the guidelines below during the planning and execution phases.
Please reach out to the Environmental Awareness Committee with any questions.

Support D39 strategic goals related to Sustainability Practices by implementing environmentally sustainable practices for all PTO/A events.
1.    Use items that can be recycled/ composted or made from sustainable materials*

•       Use reusable items whenever possible
•       Avoid Styrofoam products
•       Plates, cups, bowls, etc should be compostable/recyclable (paper goods should state 100% compostable or 100% paper (with no waxy coating))
•       Use paper and card stock made of recycled content, if possible

2.    Procure environmentally responsible decorations, give-aways and other supplies*

•       Avoid or limit promotional or give-away items (select items that have a purpose and that are not single-use)
•       Minimize decorations and single-use packaging
•       Consider garnishes, centerpieces and decorations that can be donated, recycled, reused    or composted
•       Utilize reusable service items such as cloth napkins, tablecloths and bulk condiments
•       Purchase items that are sourced locally

3.    Provide recycling and composting services for events

•       Provide clear signage to all recycling and composting collection areas
•       Contact your Green Committee chair to answer any questions

* Whole Foods, Fresh Markets. On-line: http://onyxcompany.com (compostable), Costco, Office Depot, Eco-Products, Natural Value, Bridge-Gate, greenpartygoods.com, ecopartytime.com.

Chess Ed – Spring Virtual Classes – Registration Is Open

Registration for the Spring 2021 Session of Chess-Ed’s Virtual Program is now open!
 
Chess-Ed is pleased to offer VIRTUAL chess lessons to your students this Spring! 

The 10-week Spring session is offered Monday through Friday at a variety of times (4, 5, and 6 pm) with Beginner, Novice, Continuing, and Advanced program levels.  The chess program runs from 2/22/21 to 4/30/21 and is taught by Chess-Ed instructors using Zoom, lichess.org, and other chess software. Please refer to the Eventbee registration site for chess level guidelines. 

To register, students must have a FREE username at lichess.org so they can be paired by the chess instructor during the game playing portion of the lesson.   Winter classes end the week of 2/15/21.   Register for the Spring Session NOW at http://www.r-spring-virtual-chess-ed.eventbee.com.  Be sure to register early to take advantage of EARLY FEE pricing.  For more information about the program, please refer to the program flyer and Eventbee website.

Chess-Ed is looking forward to seeing your CHESS ENTHUSIAST this Spring! Please see flyer below for more information.

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*** Ignite Program – Fall 2020 Update ***

The IGNITE program raises funds to pay for enrichment programs such as field trips and school assemblies.  Since we cannot currently schedule these activities, we are not asking for IGNITE contributions at this time. 
 
If we are able to schedule activities next semester we may send out a request for donations at a later date.
 
If you are looking for the WJHS car magnets we have sent out in the past with contribution receipts, you can purchase them through the school’s Spiritwear site at https://humankind.shop/collections/wilmette-junior-high
 

Yearbook

2019-2020 yearbooks are still available.  If you have not yet received a copy please email: terribielinski@gmail.com.

You can now order your 2020-2021 Yearbook! Online ordering for the 2020-2021 WJHS Yearbook is open! Click HERE to place your order. The WJHS school code is 8211.

Questions? Email: yearbook@wjhspto.com

After-School Clubs at WJHS

The Wilmette Park District has taken over managing all WHJS PTO  after-school clubs.

More information will be available when a decision on running clubs has been made by the school and WPD. At this time, there are no After School Clubs scheduled for the Fall.  When we are able to conduct Clubs again an announcement will be sent out. Thank you for your understanding

If you have any questions, you can contact our clubs chair at clubs@wjhspto.com.

REduce, REuse, REcycle!

Buy a WJHS water bottle and REfill it at the new water bottle filling stations installed and funded by the WJHS PTO. Stainless steel bottles with BPA-free lids and WJHS logo – only $7. Brought to you by the Environmental Awareness committee.

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What are the Goals of IGNITE?

IGNITE funds a vast array of enrichment programs over the course of the year.

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Request IGNITE/Enrichment Funding (Process & Forms)

Here are the instructions and forms you’ll need to request IGNITE funding for an enrichment program.
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More News . . .

Chess Ed – Spring Virtual Classes – Registration Is Open

*** Ignite Program – Fall 2020 Update ***

8th Grade Washington DC Trip – Fall 2020

Spiritwear Sales

School Supplies List for 7th & 8th Grade

After-School Clubs at WJHS

Yearbook

Bell Schedule

Outdoor Classroom 2020/2021

Cafeteria Duty

WJHS PTO Calendar

March 10, 2021
  • 7:00 pm: Parenting in a Digital Age
March 25, 2021
  • 6:00 pm: JH Band Solo Recital Night
April 7, 2021
  • 8:00 am: HM/JH Gr 7 Jazz Band performs at HM
April 14, 2021
  • 7:00 pm: App Tasting
April 23, 2021
  • JH Illinois Grade School Music Assn (IGSMA) State Contest - Symphonic Band
April 24, 2021
  • JH Illinois Grade School Music Assn (IGSMA) State Contest - Symphonic Band
May 1, 2021
  • HM/JH Gr 6-8 NT Township Fine Arts Festival @ NT
May 5, 2021
  • 7:00 pm: JH Spring Band Concert- ALL BANDS
May 6, 2021
  • 8:00 am: JH Spring Band Assembly - All Bands
May 14, 2021
  • JH Superstate Band Festival Invitational Performance-Symphonic Band ONLY
May 19, 2021
  • 7:00 pm: HM/JH Gr 5-8 Spring Choir Concert
May 26, 2021
  • 7:00 pm: JH Orchestra Concert