In This Issue From the Principal

Mission Statement

Class Dues

September 11

Book Club

Visual Arts Dept.

SAT’s

Class Rings

Media Center

Senior Portraits

Baby Ads

Stop and Shop

Shop Rite

PTSA/One Voice

Young Parent Program

Halloween Family Fun

Parent Information

Important Stuff

The Guardian

Jonathan Law High School A Caring Community

October, 2013 Volume 15, Number 2

From the Principal

Jonathan Law High School is a community that exists to maximize the intellectual, the social, and the emotional growth of each student in a safe, stable, supportive environment.

Dear Students and Families, Welcome to fall! We have had an amazing start to our school year at Jonathan Law. I am so pleased to inform everyone that our students and staff have created a welcoming atmosphere for our new students and everyone is focused on their academics and activities. Everyone has done a great job adjusting to our new schedule which allows for more classes and longer periods of time learning. As I visit classes, I continue to be amazed at the level of discussion and learning that is going on – it’s a testament to our dedicated staff and our awesome students! We have welcomed several new faculty and staff! They have jumped right in and embraced the Jonathan Law tradition of support every student to strive towards excellence. Our recent Open House for current parents was a wonderful night to meet all the teachers and hear about the expectations for student learning. As you know, the best chance for a student’s success occurs when home and school work together to create a cohesive support system. Please remember that our teachers are available to answer any questions about their classes – whether by e-mail, phone or meetings. As well, our Parent Portal through Power School will allow you to continually monitor your child’s grades and assignments. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me anytime. I appreciate your continued support of Jonathan Law High School and I thank you for the honor of being your principal.

Sincerely,

Fran Thompson

Mr. Fran Thompson Principal

Jonathan Law High School is a community that exists to maximize the intellectual, the social, and the emotional growth of each student in a safe, stable, supportive environment. We believe that a positive, collaborative atmosphere fosters high expectations and recognizes individual differences. In partnership with students, parents and the community, we are committed to developing the skills necessary for educational, career and life choices. Academic Expectations:

Jonathan Law High School students will: • Read effectively. • Write effectively. • Communicate effectively. • Compute effectively. • Use technology to obtain, organize, and process appropriate information. • Establish individual habits conducive to learning collaboratively. • Demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Social Expectations:

Jonathan Law High School students will: • Take responsibility for their actions and commitments. • Demonstrate respect for others. • Develop an understanding of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. • Demonstrate the persistence necessary for success in school.

Civic Expectations:

Jonathan Law High School students will: • Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic

society. • Develop awareness of global issues.

Freshman Class Dues Slip Each year students are responsible for paying dues. Dues aid in the cost of graduation and activities students are involved in during their senior year. Below are the amounts owed each year for dues. Freshmen are responsible for paying $10.00 by the end of this school year. If you would like to, you may pay dues for all four years at one time. Please make checks payable to: Jonathan Law High School or JLHS In the memo line: Student’s name and Class Checks are preferable over cash since checks are easier to track if there is a discrepancy. However, returned checks are subject to a $10 fee and will not be covered by the school. Students will receive a receipt and a dues card through their advisory teacher once the payment has been processed by Mrs. Lindsay. If you wish to send your payment to the school, please send it to the following: Jonathan Law HS Attn: Christy Ann Lindsay (Freshman Class Advisor) 20 Lansdale Ave Milford, CT 06460 Please return the bottom portion of this letter with the payment in an envelope. Payment not sent in an envelope may get lost. ***************************************************************************** Name: HR Teacher: HR #_______

□ Freshman dues ($10) Payment Method: CASH CHECK

□ Sophomore dues ($15) CHECK #:_____________________________

□ Junior dues ($20) AMOUNT: $___________________________

□ Senior dues ($25) ***************************************************************************** For use by class advisor Mrs. Linday – do not fill information in here. Dues card #:______

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J O N A T H A N L A W B O O K C L U B I S R E C R U I T I N G !

Ever finish a book and want to tell everyone about it? Tell us! The Jonathan Law Book Club is re-cruiting for new members! We meet once a month for an informal discussion of the books we’ve read and to select our next book of the month. This year’s first meeting will be in December. To join simply come to any meeting or see Mrs. Briggs in the Media Center. Or email us at:

jonathanlawmedia@milforded.org

PS– Brownies are served at every meeting!

WHEN: ONCE A

MONTH

WHERE: MEDIA

CENTER

WHAT: GOOD

DISCUSSIONS

AND GREAT

SNACKS!!

M E E T I N G I N F O R M A T I O N

“Art is an intersection of many human needs.”

- Carl Andre, Sculptor

The Jonathan Law High School Department of Visual Art is off to a great start this school year with the introduction of a number of new course offerings. These courses include: Advanced 2-D Studio, Advanced 3-D Studio, Advanced Drawing & Painting, Digital Photography and Advanced Photography. We are also looking forward to our second successful year of Advanced Placement Studio Art.

We would also like to announce that we now have a third full-time art teacher. Mrs. Sharleen Romanowski (formerly Miss DeMatties) has joined the J. Law family full time and we are thrilled to have her! She is teaching in our new art room, Room 132.

Our students are already hard at work and are gearing up for a creative year!

Want a scholarship for college?

Start with a killer SAT

score.

Take FREE practice SATs, APs, ACTs, and

PSATs, and more! Go to the Media Center’s

home page, then Databases & E-Reference,

then Testing & Education Reference Cen-

ter. The password is eagle.

For more information, see

Mrs. Briggs in the Media Center.

Open doors. Open books. Open minds.

Jonathan Law Media Center

ORDER YOUR CLASS RING ON FAMILY ORDERING NIGHT

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30TH5:00 - 7:00 P.M.

IN THE FRONT LOBBY

ORDERING IS ALSO AVAILABLE ONTHURSDAY OCT. 31ST & FRIDAY NOV. 1ST

LUNCH PERIODS IN THE CAFETERIA(JUNIORS AND SENIORS CAN ALSO ORDER ON THESE DAYS)

Rings will be delivered at the Sophomore Ring Banquet in March.

Your custom Jonathan Law ’Identity Series’ design pictured above (JL/ Golden Eagles-#IM3303) can be combined with any of the ’ Freedom of Choice’ side designs from our

color brochure, or choose any two Freedom of Choice designs. The choice is yours!

Designs above are shown in Celestrium, our most popular AND affordable metal choice!

We will measure your FINGER SIZE on ordering days.

$60. DEPOSIT is required to place your orderCash, Check or Money Order made payable to Balfour. All major Credit Cards accepted.

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WELCOME TO THE MEDIA CENTER  

Jonathan Law 

High School 

Open 7 AM to 3 PM every school day 

Open to study halls and lunch waves 

Fantas c fic on sec on and thorough nonfic on     

sec on! 

Our technology includes 38 computers, a color printer and 

copier, three regular printers, a scanner, and over a dozen 

scholarly databases and e‐books for student research.   

We also have magazines, puzzles, books on CD and       

playaway, and more! 

Visit our website to view our online catalog, databases, 

events, new arrivals, and more by going to Jonathan Law’s 

home page and clicking on “Media Center.”    

STAFF 

Sarah Briggs, Library/Media 

Specialist 

Renee Borer, Media Aide 

Maria Walter, Media Aide 

MEDIA CENTER 

JLHS Media Center 

20 Lansdale Avenue, Milford 

203‐783‐3529 or  

203‐783‐3574 x. 5014 

jonathanlawmedia@milforded.org 

sbriggs@milforded.org 

Preparing for your sitting

Glasses may reflect our studio lights. Ask your

optician if you could borrow a set of frames

without lenses for your portrait.

Gentlemen please shave the day of your portrait

as this cannot be touched up.

Ladies, long sleeves are recommended. Dark

long sleeve sweaters work best!!! Dark Blue or

Black recommended along with simple but

elegant jewelry

Gentleman a shirt, dark jacket and tie is

suggested for your formal portraits. Please

adhere to your school guidelines for jewelry.

Hair should be worn the way you normally wear

it. Make sure it does not cover your eyes. Please

do not change your hairstyle right before your

session. This could lead to disappointment.

For our casual poses at our studio, you may wear

what you like as long as it adheres to your school

policies. Stay away from busy patterns!! Solid

colors always work best!!

Accessories for your casual poses are a must!!

Scarves, jewelry, hats, sports equipment,

snowboards, anything to show the real you!!!

Questions? Call us at 203 922-8040

Please be on time for your sitting!

Senior Portraits are here!!! Jonathan Law High School

Class of 2014

ARE YOU READY FOR THE

ULTIMATE SENIOR PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE??

Senior Portraits are taking place now!!

Your yearbook deadline is in early Fall.

To schedule your appointment please go to:

www.photographybyroman.net

Go to seniors , then “Book Now”

Parents, our studio is proud to be your

official school photographer for the class of

2014!!

We support Jonathan Law High School in

many ways. Sports photography as well as

special events are covered for the yearbook at

no charge to your school. We also produce your

ID Card!!

Don’t wait, schedule your Senior Session

today at our studio!!!

The Sessions: BASIC SENIOR SESSION ... 5-6 formal head and

shoulder poses on our traditional yearbook

background. All poses will be placed online for

yearbook pose and package purchasing pose

selection. $20.00 session fee

YEARBOOK ONLY….. 1 formal pose taken on the

yearbook background for inclusion in the Yearbook.

Online ordering will be available. NO CHARGE

session fee.

CLASSIC SENIOR SESSION…. This session

incorporates our BASIC senior session as above, but

then adds in 6-8 casual portraits on multiple

backgrounds with up to 2 outfit changes!! Full length

through close-up poses will be taken. Make sure to

wear your class ring!!! Bring your own props as well!

Up to 3 outfits & 45 minutes of photography time.

Includes online ordering and yearbook pose

selection. $50.00 session fee

THE SENIOR EXPERIENCE….. This truly is a senior

experience to remember! Bring up to 5 outfits!! 1

outfit for our traditional background, 1-outfit for

black and white (all black and long sleeves

recommended), 1– casual outfit, 1-outfit for white on

white, and your sports jersey!! After your session,

you will schedule a return appointment for you and

your family to come view your images as well as

selecting your yearbook pose. 5 outfits/ 2hrs

photography time. This session requires a minimum

purchase amount. Please call our studio to inquire.

$200.00 session fee

Check out our website for other

sessions that might be available!!!!

Your official school photographer!

549 Howe Avenue Shelton, CT 06484

(203) 922-8040 www.photographybyroman.net

Important Senior Portrait Information Attention Seniors:

The deadline for submission of Senior Portraits for printing in the Yearbook is fast-approaching; this date

Friday, October 25th. This means that if you have yet to schedule an appointment, you should do so

very soon.

Our official (and recommended) photographer is Photography by Roman, and he has recently sent home

another mailing with information about portrait sittings. If you chose Roman, he will be submitting your

chosen photo directly to me for the yearbook. So, once you have taken your photo with him, you do not

need to worry about getting the photo to me. However, if you use another photographer, it is your

responsibility to submit your photo for the yearbook to me by the October deadline. These photos

can be submitted on CD or in print, but the print must be professional and at least 4x6 in size.

If you cannot make it to Roman’s studio, he will be offering sittings at Jonathan Law on Monday,

October 7th and Tuesday, October 15th. Sign up sheets will be in the main office by the end of

September For these sessions, the choices are limited to the following:

Formal Senior Portraits: 5-6 formal poses on traditional yearbook background. All poses are

head and shoulders in length specifically for the yearbook. 1 Outfit. $20.00 sitting fee.

Yearbook Only: 1 formal pose taken for the yearbook. No charge.

If you wish to have other portraits taken, such as casual photos with outfit changes, you must make an

appointment at the studio.

If you wish to have your Senior photo in the 2013-2014 yearbook, it is imperative you make the

necessary appointments and ensure your photo is submitted by the October deadline. No late

submissions can be accepted. Please note: the photo taken on the Underclassmen portrait days

(October 25th and 28th) CANNOT be used for Seniors in the yearbook. It is for identification purposes

only.

If you have questions please find me in school, or email me at mrosner@milforded.org -Ms. Rosner

Dear Family and Friends of the 2014 Graduation Class of Jonathan Law High School,

Show your Senior how proud you are! Give them a treasured high school memory to last a lifetime with

Full-Color Baby Ads! Student Name: ____________________________________________ Parent Name: _____________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________________ To submit your ad request: Please fill out the information below along with your contact information and place checkmarks in all the appropriate boxes. Be sure to select a size and adhere to the suggested guidelines. Please provide a draft of your message (typed or printed clearly) and enclose any photos you wish to use. Please print your name on the back of the photo(s), and do not cut or staple the photographs. We will resize as necessary. All photos will be returned to the student at the end of the year.

Size Options: (please check the box that corresponds with your choice)

1/8 Page (recommended max – 1 photo, 250 characters) $50.00 1/4 Page (recommended max – 2 photos, 400 characters) $75.00 1/2 Page (recommended max – 3 photos, 600 characters) $150.00 Full Page (recommended max- 5-6 photos, 800 characters) $300.00 Included with my baby ad order: (please check all that apply)

My check made out to Jonathan Law High School Yearbook in the amount of: $___________

My message printed clearly or typed. (Please note: we reserve the right to edit content or length based on space available)

# of hardcopy baby photo included: ______________

Digital photos on CD (Must be in JPG format and no less than 300 dpi)

Please be sure to MAIL this form with photos, message and check to: Molly Rosner, Yearbook Advisor

Jonathan Law High School 20 Lansdale Avenue Milford, CT 06460

Questions? Feel free to email me at mrosner@milforded.org

Please submit your order no

later than December 13th,

2013

Dear Parents:

Welcome to the start of a new school year and a year of A+ School Rewards. Starting

October 4, 2013 through March 20, 2014, Jonathan Law High School will have the opportunity

to earn cash through Stop & Shop A+ School Rewards Program.

All you have to do is:

Log on to www.stopandshop.com/aplus to register online using your Stop & Shop Card

OR

Return this form to school with your child and include your:

Stop & Shop Card Number: (13-digit BONUSCARD) __________________________________________

Last Name:_________________________________________

Telephone number__________________________________

After you register your card, each shopping trip at Stop & Shop using your Stop & Shop Card

earns CASH for our school! Each month, the amount of CASH awarded will be updated on

the Stop & Shop website. You can track the amount of points you earn for our school by

checking your grocery receipt and online when you create an account at

www.stopandshop.com. Our school will receive a check at the end of the program. The

money can be used for any of our school’s educational needs.

Remember, even if you registered your card last year, you must re-register this year for our

school to receive credit. Registration is easy makes a HUGE difference to our school. We

need your support. Please be sure to register your card to benefit Jonathan Law High School

using ID#09359. Also, don’t forget to encourage your friends and relatives to do the same. It

could mean the world to our children.

*Phone numbers may not be used to designate.

If you do not know your 13-digit STOP & SHOP CARD number, call the Card Hotline at 1-877-366-2668 and select OPTION #2

JONATHAN LAW HIGH SCHOOL

ID# 09359

Young Parent Program of Milford, Inc.

300 Seaside Avenue, Milford, CT 06460-4606 Tel: 203-876-4285 Fax: 203-876-4198

July 20, 2013 Dear Sponsor: The Young Parent Program of Milford will host its Annual Family Halloween Event, on Sunday October 27 at the SportsCenter of Connecticut in Shelton, 1pm-3pm. We invite the community to enjoy miniature golf, driving range, ice skating and the batting cage. All event proceeds go to health education services for youth in Milford and the surrounding community. The Young Parent Program (YPP) is a community-based program that provides confidential parenting and pregnancy prevention services to teens and young adults to promote healthy choices, responsible decision-making, healthy birth outcomes and prevention of future unwanted pregnancies. FACT:

• 750,000 teens become pregnant in the U.S. each year, 8 out of 10 are unintended. • Youth who do not get early prenatal care may result in early deliveries and smaller babies.

Premature babies are more likely to have physical and emotional challenges . • Less than ½ of teens who begin families before age 18 earn a high school diploma • Teen mothers are more likely to live in poverty and to be a single parent

Halloween will be the theme! Participants come in costume and trick or treat at each miniature golf hole while they play! High school students appropriately disguised offer prizes at each hole. Special gifts are given to the’ best’ in costume categories. As a Sponsor, your support will bring you the title:

$2,000 a Jack-O -Lantern $1,500 a Guardian Angel, $1,000 a Super Hero $500 a Magical Wizard $250 a Fairy Godmother $150 the Great Warlock $100 Sorcerer, and $50 a Tooth Fairy

Your contribution will be acknowledged and this donation represented on a sign at a miniature golf hole and in the event program. Complimentary tickets will be offered to those who are Fairy Godmothers and above! The Young Parent Program is the only agency in the area to offer support to youth during this critical time. We appreciate your recognition of our important work.

Sincerely,

Karen Schur, LCSW Executive Director Dannette Kennedy , Board President

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IMPORTANT PARENT INFORMATION

Dropping something off in the office for your child???

Any materials being dropped off must be labeled.

The following items MUST be in bags: sneakers, shoes, socks, any type of clothing.

Homework Requests

Any homework requests should be made via email directly to the teacher. All teachers

and staff members can be emailed by using the first initial of the first name followed

by the last name @milforded.org

For example: John Doe would be JDoe@milforded.org

Early Dismissal Requests

For all early dismissal requests the parent/guardian will need to write a note

requesting the dismissal. The student must bring the note to the main office before

school begins at 7:20am.

We will call the parent/guardian to verify the note, and then give the student a pass to

leave class at the requested time. Following these procedures allows the student to

leave class and meet you outside without interrupting the learning environment of the

entire classroom.

Your cooperation is very much appreciated.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

JLHS Phone Numbers and Extensions:

Main Number: (203) 783-3574

Administration: Mr. Thompson, Principal…….…….….………………………….…………………………………....…x5005 Mr. Paul Cavanna, Assistant Principal……......(All Students in Grades 9 and 11)……….…..…...x5002 Mrs. Patricia Drew, Assistant Principal………(All Students in Grades 10 and 12)…..………...…...x5003

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The Guardian is available on the school's website. Go to www.milforded.org then “Schools”, “High Schools”, then “Jonathan Law.” Mr. Thompson will inform parents via his “School Messenger” Sunday evening JLHS update, whenever a new issue is posted.

If you want to continue receiving a hard copy of this newsletter, please complete and return this form. You can mail it or send it in with your child to bring to the main office. I'd like a copy of The Guardian, Jonathan Law High School's newsletter, mailed to my home

whenever a new issue comes out. Please print neatly. Student Name:_________________________________ Parent Name:_________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________________________________

Guidance Staff and Counselor Assignments 2013-2014

Mrs. Sena - Ext. 5168 / Mrs. Lindsay - Ext. 5060

Class of Grade Ms. Reeves Mrs. Scarpa Ms.

Haramis Mrs. Kovacs Ms. Raymo x5868 x5768 x5468 x5668 x5568

2014 12 A - BOR DB - J K - MT MU - S BOS-DA T - Z

2015 11 A - BR BS - GA GB - LH LI - RI RJ-Z

2016 10 A - DJ DK - KQ KR - PF PB-SE SF - Z 2017 9 A - CI CJ - GRAC GRAD -McE McF- ROS ROT - Z

Dean of Students: Mr. Gianni Ragaini.…………………….....x5445

Main Office: Mrs. Attruia..(Mr. Thompson’s Secretary)...x5005 Mrs. Carr…......(Receptionist/Secretary)…..x5001 Miss Kizavul...(Mr. Cavanna’s Secretary....x5002 Mrs. Ramos..(Mrs. Drew’s Secretary)……....x5003 Athletic Director: Mr. Hoggatt……………….………………..x1840 Attendance Mrs. Hazelton……………….…..…………x5010

Nurses’ Office: Mrs. Malski/Mrs. Valentine………….x5012 Media Center: Mrs. Briggs……………….…………x5014 Bookkeeper: Mrs. Kizavul………………………...x5019 Data Processing: Mrs. Willox………………………….x5150 Custodian Office: Mr. Smith……………………………x5167

*Send information for the November Newsletter by October 25th to: lcarr@milforded.org or call Liz at 203-783-3574 ext. 5001.

Thank you

The MILFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Statement of Compliance

In compliance with Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Milford Public School system does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in establishing and implementing hiring and employment practices and establishing and providing school activities and educational programs. The Title VI and Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer is Wendy Kopazna. The Section 504 Compliance Officer is Susan Kelleher. They may be contacted by mail at the Milford Public Schools, 70 West River Street, Milford, CT 06460 or by phone at (203) 783-3400

Questions, concerns or comments regarding possible discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should be made in person or in writing to the following:

Regarding Facilities: James L. Richetelli, Jr./Chief Operations Officer Regarding Employment: Wendy Kopazna/Director of Human Resources Regarding Programs: Susan Kelleher/Director of Pupil Personnel Services

The Milford Pesticide Procedure allows interested parents and staff to receive

prior notification of pesticide applications. If you require such notification please contact the school secretary.

The Milford Public Schools is hereby giving annual notice to all students, parents and

employees that Asbestos Management Plans are available in every school building. The plans are available to the public at individual school offices or through the School

Department Maintenance Office, 70 West River Street, Milford. This notice is given annually in accordance with the E.P.A. Regulations.

ABSENTEE HOTLINE

203-783-3574 Ext. 5010

No need to wait until school is open! If your child is sick or will be out of school for the day, call the number below at any time and leave a message.

Be sure to leave both the student name and your name, along with the reason for your call.

PHONE NUMBERS

The Main Office hours are 6:45 a.m. – 3:00

p.m. Monday through Friday

Parents, if you need to speak to a staff member, dial 203-783-3574, ext.

5001, 5002 or 5003 during business hours to be transferred to the staff

member’s voicemail.

JONATHAN LAW HIGH SCHOOL 20 LANSDALE AVENUE MILFORD, CT 06460