JPS WEEKLY VOLUME 9 || ISSUE 3 || SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 VOLUME 10 || ISSUE 10 || NOVEMBER 09, 2026
Editors: Laksh Bansal & Jaya Menon
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S E L F - C A R E means GIVING YOURSELF permission TO PAUSE Click here for this week's lunch menu
Club Lobby Sales: Filipino American Club Pizza Sale
CyberHawks Club Bake Sale
Freshman Candy Sales
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VETERANS DAY HONORING ALL WHO SERVED
JPS Weekly honors the courage, service, and dedication of our nation’s veterans. Thank you for your service.
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Beyond the Uniform: The Story of a Marine
Mr. Robert Robinson, A JPS Vice Principal and Marine Corps veteran, shared the lessons he learned through military service, how those lessons continue to shape his leadership, and what serving our country means to him
3. BEYOND THE UNIFORM Although I hung up the uniform over 20 years ago, I like to think that I still live by those rules. As a school administrator I believe in treating students and staff with the same level of respect that I try to earn with the examples I have set. 4. WHAT SERVICE MEANS When I think back to the young men from my former Marine units, I remember them fondly. They joined the service for many different reasons, and that time they dedicated to the defense of our nation means something unique to each of them. While I have made the most of my time since leaving the service, there is not a day that passes where I do not think about the Marines from my old platoons.
1. THE LESSONS OF A MARINE On the first day of recruit training (bootcamp) young inductees are taught the value of teamwork, perseverance, and integrity. As we became Marines, and eventually leaders of Marines, we further learned the value of leading by example. 2. LEADING BY EXAMPLE Many years ago as a young noncommissioned officer, I learned that leading a platoon of Marines was more about my character than the rank I wore on my collar. A leader of Marines does so from the front, knows their troops, and always places their welfare and wellbeing above their own. Simply put, if my troops were training in the rain, then I was right alongside them. On those rare occasions that hot chow was brought to the field, the platoon lined up with the most junior Marines eating first; the most senior would have what was left over.
A MESSAGE FROM MR. ROBINSON "Service to your country is one of the most selfless acts a
person can undertake." — Mr. Robert Robinson FROM THE INTERVIEW Excerpts from a conversation with Mr. Robert Robinson
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Audition for the Spring Musical
Interest Meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 11th Room 144
Find All Audition Info HERE
Acting /Singing Auditions: Monday, Nov. 16th Dancing Auditions: Wednesday, Nov. 18th Call Backs: Friday, Nov. 20th
We are looking for confident performers with strong stage presence
Show Dates: March 4, 5, 6 2027
2026–2027 USA Biology Olympiad: Student Registration Is Open! The USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) is a prestigious three-tier competition that challenges students’ knowledge of biology theory and laboratory skills. The first tier consists of two rounds of rigorous exams. Students are strongly encouraged to have completed Honors Biology and to be currently enrolled (26-27) in AP Biology
Online Open Exam Wednesday, February 3, 2027 at 4:00 PM ET
The exam runs 50 minutes. Students should plan to arrive early to receive instructions before the 4:00 PM start. Room details and the exact arrival time will be shared as the exam date approaches. Transportation: There is no busing after the exam. Students are responsible for their own ride home. Edison High school students are responsible for their own transportation to J.P. Stevens
Who Is Eligible?
● Students in grades 9–12 ● Seniors who have not formally enrolled in a college or university undergraduate program ● U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents (green card holders)
How to Register (Deadline: November 22, 2026) 1. Go to the USABO student registration page: usabo-trc.org/student/register (Or visit usabo-trc.org, scroll to the bottom right under Student Registration, find the STEP 2 section, and click “here.”) 2. Complete the registration form. 3. Important: All students, including those who attend Edison High School, should select John P Stevens High School – Edison, NJ as their school. The exam will be held at J.P. Stevens for students from both high schools.
All students must register on the USABO website by November 22, 2026 to participate.
Note: The Student Resource Center will become available once USABO receives our school’s registration payment (approximately end of October).
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Happy November!
What Makes a Great Teacher? Flexible, funny, and firm but fair. I always gravitated towards the teachers who made it clear they cared about us, not just as students, but as people. But these teachers still maintained the expectations and held us accountable when we didn’t meet them. I try to emulate that in my own classroom; we can have fun, but there are times when we have to get serious, too. Honestly, I had a handful of teachers help me through some really difficult times (days where it literally felt like my world was falling apart), and to know I had their support really made a difference. Understanding the profound impact it had on me, whether those teachers realized it or not, is why I’d proudly be that support for any of my own students should they ever need it.
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Meet the Teacher of the Month Ms. Willett-Brown
Inspiration Former Teachers - My former English teachers (Mr. Robinson, Ms. Achiron, and Ms. Downey) inspired me and helped create some of my favorite memories from school. Advocacy + Voice: My English class taught me how to advocate for myself and others,
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Music! Music Taste: My music taste goes from bands like blessthefall to bands like Alt-J. Meaningful Tracks: I find tracks like blessthefall’s “Black Rose Dying” deeply therapeutic, while Alt- J’s “Taro” stands out as another one of my favorite songs.
Advice Find time to read every day if you can, try to keep a daily journal (digital is fine too) because it’s cool to look back on, and never stop talking about your passions or what’s important to you.
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Challenges Balancing Work & Family - I navigate the ongoing challenge of grading and personal commitments by leaning on a strong support system both inside and outside of school. Preventing Burnout - I make sure to carve out time for myself no matter what. I don’t think it’s possible to be an effective teacher if you’re always burnt out.
Fun Facts 1. If you weren’t an English teacher, what would you be? Some other career that helps people, maybe a therapist. 2.Favorite Genre or Literature? I enjoy teaching classics like Of Mice and Men and Animal Farm, and even The Odyssey has grown on me. 3. What famous author would you bring to JP? Stephen King because I’d like to hear about his personal experiences with the supernatural
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