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Welcome back from the PTO!

It’s that time of year to start preparing for the school year. Stay “in the know” with the following links and information:

  • Read the WJHS Highlights newsletter, emailed every Friday from our principal, Kate Dominique
  • Join the “WJHS Parents” group on Facebook: click here
  • Peruse our PTO site. We’re busy updating it for the new year
  • For families who are new to District 39, attend the New Family Night on 8/17 at 6PM. Questions: newcomers@wjhspto.com
  • 7th and 8th Grade Families: Stop by our PTO tables in front of WJHS during 7th Grade Orientation on 8/19, 2:30–4:30. Introduce yourself, ask questions, volunteer, or just say hi.
  • First day of school is Monday, 8/22, and it’s an early-release (11:20 am) day.

So many links, so little time. Here’s a helpful guide to what’s what:

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PTO Membership & Directory

What is Membership Toolkit?

Membership Toolkit (formerly AtoZ Connect), used by D39 and the PTOs/PTAs, is a streamlined way to offer you a school directory, an online store where you can purchase a PTO membership, donate to iGNITE! and staff appreciation, order a print directory, link to spiritwear and yearbook, and receive relevant email blasts from the PTO—like alerts when it’s time to register for After School Clubs.  

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iGNITE! Enrichment Program

The IGNITE program raises funds to pay for enrichment programs, such as field trips and school assemblies, along with contributing to enhancements to our schools, which are directly related to our students, such as outdoor learning environments and athletic equipment.

We are excited to offer iGNITE again this year and are asking families to make a contribution to this wonderful cause. Contributions can be made via the school website and A-Z. With these contributions, we are looking forward to providing enrichment to the students this year! 

A complimentary WJHS Magnet will be distributed in the Fall to all that have contributed to iGNITE- these will come home with your student. Should you want to purchase them through the school’s Spiritwear site, you are welcome to at: https://humankind.shop/collections/wilmette-junior-high
 

8th grade Washington DC trip – Fall 2022

WORLDSTRIDES WASHINGTON DC TRIP – NOVEMBER

8th Grade Parents

If you registered your 8th grader for the WorldStrides Washington DC/Williamsburg trip for this November, but can’t remember the details. The dates for that trip are 11/19/22–11/22/22. This trip is not organized by the PTO. If you have any questions, please reach out to Paul Harper at harperp@wilmette39.org. You can access your WorldStrides Client Portal by clicking here. You can also search your inbox for your “Thank you for registering” email from customerservice@worldstrides.org. The 2022 trip for this year’s 8th graders is sold out.

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