Wilmette Junior High PTO

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.

*** 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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