TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

Today concludes a week of activities to celebrate our teachers and staff at WJHS! The PTO themed this week “WJHS All Stars” to thank them for who they are and for always STAR-ting our days off right! Teachers and staff were treated to an all star lineup each day this week of breakfast with homemade protein bars, smoothies and sourdough bread, Maggiano’s for lunch, a candy bar extravaganza, and a Jersey Mike’s closing lunch. On behalf of our parent community, each WJHS staff member also received an All Star t-shirt from the PTO to show them how much we value their dedication and support! A portion of your annual PTO membership dues pays for these treats to show our appreciation and support!

This week the New Trier English Language Program hosted its annual multicultural lunch where students were offered tastes of food from their countries of origin to celebrate the diverse cultures represented in the NY community. WJHS’s Ms. Crisp and her EL students had the opportunity to attend and represent Russia, Ukraine, Korea, the Philippines and Venezuela. This trip was sponsored by the WJHS PTO’s iGNITE Fund for Enrichment. Thank you to the parents who have donated to iGNITE!

Also this week the WJHS Student Council delivered food and money collected at last Friday’s school dance to the New Trier Township Food Pantry. This wonderful service opportunity for our students was sponsored by the WJHS PTO’s iGNITE Fund for Enrichment. Thank you so much to all parents who donate to iGNITE!

EDUKITS - TIME TO BUY FOR NEXT YEAR

Attention 7th Grade Parents: It is now time to purchase your EduKit for the next school year. EduKits are the box of school supplies that contain all the supplies your child’s teacher requested. The PTO works with EduKits to supply everything they need in one box. EduKits are delivered over the summer and placed in your child’s classroom so they are ready to go on the first day of school. Order HERE.

8TH GRADE GRADUATION PARTY 5/30

The 8th Grade Graduation Party will be held Friday, May 30th from 6:00-8:00pm at WJHS. WJHS will be transformed into a festive “Out Of This World” Party for our graduates. This festive party is provided by the WJHS PTO for graduating 8th graders and will include dancing, inflatables, games, photo booth and refreshments! Please note: no phones allowed per school policy. If phones are brought they will be locked at the door and returned at the end of the evening. Parents: we will be sending out a SignUp Genius soon in order to make this party a success. Any amount of time will be appreciated!

8TH GRADE YARD SIGNS

Graduation signs have ARRIVED! The WJHS PTO is pleased to provide a complimentary yard sign for your graduating student. You can pick up your FREE sign at the following locations:

Tuesday 5/13 at WJHS - After school out front

At your convenience:

Front porch pick up

2343 Schiller Ave, Wilmette IL (near Highcrest)

2310 Greenwood Ave, Wilmette IL (near Harper)

DEBATE SUMMER CAMP ADDED

Our partner Aces Debate Club is offering a one week debate camp over the summer for students entering grades 6-8.

When: July 21 - July 25 (Monday-Friday)

When: 8:30 - 11:30am

Where: Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka IL, 60093

Cost: $400 for the week

Sign up at www.acesdebateclub.com/register/.

ATTENTION PARENTS OF THE NEW TRIER CLASS OF 2029

Do you have an incoming New Trier freshman (member of the Class of 2029)? The New Trier Parents Association (NTPA) offers a variety of ways to get involved during your student’s years at New Trier. There’s something to fit every schedule! Click HERE to learn more about how you can support your student’s high school experience.

SEEKING 2 CRC PARENT REPRESENTATIVES FROM WJHS

The District 39 Community Review Committee is seeking to fill their committee with two representatives from WJHS. The CRC advises the District 39 Board of Education by researching a relevant topic that will lead to improvements in the district. The position involves meeting monthly from September through June to develop a report and recommendations to present to the district. Meetings are scheduled from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on the first or second Tuesday of each month and held at the Mikaelian Center. You can learn more about the CRC by clicking this link D39 Community Review Committee. If you are interested, please email your PTO President at president@wjhspto.com or email Amy Peters, CRC President at amelia2431@gmail.com. New members are welcome to attend the June 3rd meeting where potential topic ideas for next year will be discussed.

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