Homework Assignments
Visit  new.schoolnotes.com and enter Johnstown's zip code: 12095, to find homework assignments for Mrs. Bolebruch's classes.

To find assignments for Mr. Russo's economics or P.I.G.S. classes, visit his Scholastic class homepage.

Read the JHS Bugle Online
Issue 1 and Issue 2 of the "JHS Bugle" student newspaper for the 2009-10 school year are now available online.

JHS PTSA Spring Craft Fair March 13
Mark your calendar, grab your wallet and plan to come out to the third annual JHS PTSA Spring Craft Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 13, at Johnstown High School.

Interested in Visiting Boston in May?
The International Club has room for three more students to join in on a trip to Boston from May 28-30. The cost is $350 per person and includes transportation and accommodations, breakfast and dinner, visits to the aquarium, museum, Duck tour, IMAX movie, Blue Man Group and a day at Six Flags Amusement Park. If you are interested or would like more information, please see Miss Capobianco or call Ms. Palombo at 762-7600.

News from the Yearbook Staff - February 2010
The yearbook is well under production and is looking to be one of the best we've produced. This is the first time JHS has produced a yearbook totally online and the students are going all out in their creativity. Of special interest, a 16-page supplement is included in the book price, so students will not have to wait until next year to see what happened in the spring. Click here to learn more about yearbook pricing and ordering, as well as how to become a Yearbook Patron.

Class of 2010 News & Events
Meeting dates, fundraisers, trip information, we'll keep you updated right here on the web! For upcoming events and the latest news, take a peek at our information agendas: February 16 meeting, January 14 meeting, November 12 meeting, October 15 meeting, September 9 meeting.

Physical Education Leadership Award Winners
JHS students Karly Vdoviak and Jeff Roth were recognized as recipients of the NYS AHPERD Physical Education Leadership Award during a dinner at the Century House Restaurant in Latham on February 7. The Capital Zone of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance offers this honor to recognize one female and one male student from each high school in the zone for their commitment to their education and health. Criteria for the award include a high level of physical performance, scholastic achievement, leadership qualities and service to the school and/or community. The students were accompanied by their parents, together with physical education teachers Mr. Scott Hale and Mrs. Jennifer O’Neil and athletic director Mr. James Robare.

JHS Junior Published in New York Times
Dylan Quinn, a junior at JHS, has bragging rights few others can claim: he is a published author in the prestigious New York Times. Dylan recently submitted his “Pet Peeve” assignment from Ms. Fagan's advanced composition class to the newspaper and it was accepted for publication. The piece, which appeared in the Sunday, January 10, edition of the Times, can also be viewed by following this link. Congratulations Dylan!

Scenes from a Winter Wonderland
On the evening of December 5, JHS students enjoyed the opportunity to dress up and dance the night away during the Winter Wonderland Dance held at St. Anthony's Hall as part of the International Club's Annual Exchange Weekend. See additional photos here.


Practicing Public Speaking Through Reading
On November 19, students from Mrs. Catucci’s fifth period English class at JHS made their way to Warren Street Elementary school with picture books in hand. Part of the purpose of the field trip was to develop an activity that focused on the speaking standard of the English Language Arts curriculum. Mrs. Catucci stated that “It is important for high school students to practice their speaking skills. This field trip allowed these 20 ninth graders to open up to speaking in front of a crowd. Since a lot of students feel anxiety when speaking in public, I thought this New York State standard would be best met while in front of a younger audience.” Click here to read more.

Class of 2010 "Sundaes with Santa" a Huge Success!
On Sunday, November 29, the JHS Class of 2010 hosted "Sundaes with Santa" at Immaculate Conception Hall. More than 150 children enjoyed being photographed with Santa, making a picture frame, decorating a cookie and making their own sundaes. Parents were asked to contribute a toy as their admission to the event and, by the end of the day, four large boxes had been filled! The Class of 2010 will be donating these items to the Toys for Tots Campaign. Thank you to the Class of 2010 parents and to Santa for your assistance; to everyone who attended; and especially to Mr. & Mrs. Kollar for their help in organizing this event! Click here to see photos.

Music Department News
Congratulations to Katie VanDenburgh, Josh Muzzi and Alex Kuban (chorus); Alex Simon, Travis Miller, Sakura Isei and Chris Bell (band); and Ran Isei (orchestra), for being selected to perform at the Area All State Music Festival held at Saratoga Springs High School November 20 & 21, 2009. Selection was based on the students' past NYMSSA solo scores and teacher recommendation. 

Congratulations also to the following five wind ensemble students for being selected to participate in the All-County Jazz Ensemble: Mike Gage, baritone saxophone; Alex Simon, piano/vibraphone; Matthew Miller, trumpet four; Ran Isei, trumpet one; and Sakura Isei, trombone one. A concert will be performed at Broadalbin Perth High School at 3 p.m. on February 6, 2010.

JHS Guidance Department Update
Be sure to visit the newly updated JHS Guidance Department web page for information on career & technical education; career planning; college admissions; SAT/ACT testing; scholarships; graduation requirements; timelines and so much more! Just click on the "Guidance" link in the column to the left.

International Club Donates to the Community
On October 25, the International Club held its annual apple pie/pumpkin carving day. The carved pumpkins were given to the Fulton County Infirmary to use as decorations to help raise resident's spirits for Halloween. Extra apples and pumpkins were given to the Salvation Army. The club's donations came at just at the right time, as the organization was looking for pumpkins for families with children, who would have been otherwise unable to participate in traditional Halloween pumpkin carving.

Breakfast Changes at JHS
Breakfast at JHS will no longer be served through 10 a.m., but instead will be served from 7 - 7:45 a.m. each day. New items will be available to promote healthier eating choices. If you do not eat at home, please come to school early enough to start your day with a good meal. Breakfast costs $1.50 ($.25 reduced).

Graduation Videos Available for Order
Four-camera video recordings of the 2005 - 2009 Johnstown High School graduation ceremonies are available for purchase. Print out and complete an order form and mail with the required payment to James R. Lewis, Dept. JHG, 2080 Central Ave., Schenectady NY 12304, or visit www.eventvideographytips.com.

STOP and Pick Up a Book at Johnstown High School’s BookCrossing Zone
Students in Mrs. Bacon’s World Literature class have established Johnstown High School as a BookCrossing zone. The World Literature class has partnered with School Librarian Dylan Thomarie, to register Johnstown High School’s library as a zone for people to acquire traveling books.

The idea behind BookCrossing is to read a book, register it at www.bookcrossing.com, journal a review of the book, and then release the book anywhere for others to enjoy. Sometimes books are left in coffee shops, on park benches, or stationary places such as Johnstown High School. (Find out more)

Earning College Credit at Johnstown High School
There are three ways to earn college credits for courses while attending Johnstown High School: advanced placement courses, University in the High School and early admission to FMCC. Contact the guidance office for more information.

Visit District Homepage For District-Wide News
Information of importance to all schools in the district (i.e., stranger-danger tips, NYS Test Sampler links, etc.) is posted to the district homepage of the GJSD Web site. When checking your individual school’s page, please remember to check the district homepage, as well.

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