February 13, 2019

Tri-M Music Honor Society is excited to announce the Annual Valentine's Day Singing Grams! Each Valentine's Day Gram is $5, and adding a message is an additional $1.  Purple forms can be found in the Music Rotunda and Room 101.  All forms and payments should be directed to Mr. Singh in Room 101. Grams will be held this Thursday, February 14.  Today, you will be hearing one of the gram groups. Thank you.

Attention any girls interested in trying out for this year’s softball team: There is a mandatory informational meeting today, February 13, in Room 221 during Extra Help. Please bring something to write with and make any necessary arrangements to attend.  Any questions see Mr. Luhrs in Room 221 or Ms. Carucci in the East Gym.

 There will be a mandatory baseball meeting for all students interested in trying out today in Room 149 at 1:45pm.

 If you are in the Key Club and would like to attend the Stony Brook Teddy Bear Clinic, please RSVP today.  You will receive another Remind today with information if you would like to attend.  Today is the final day to register for the event.

 If you are scheduled for Yearbook Club Photos today, please meet in the Rotunda area!  Thank You!

Any boy interested in playing JV lacrosse this year there will be open gym tonight from 7-8PM. Any questions please see Coach Harris in Room 232. See you all there.

 Attention all Wrestlers: The locker room will be open today and tomorrow after Extra Help to be cleaned out. Please make sure you take out all your belongings so they do not get thrown out. Thank You.

 The Girls Lacrosse meeting will take place today, in Room 302 during Extra Help. Please make every effort to attend. See Coach Vassallo in Room 302 or Coach Alesi in the West Gym if you have any questions. Go Girls lax!

 There is no Credit Recovery tomorrow, February 14, due to Department Meetings.

 Attention Seniors: Important Graduation Information:  Herff Jones will be here Tuesday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 6 in the Senior Food Court during all lunch periods to measure for caps and gowns.  The cost is $25.00.  Either cash or money order will be accepted.  No personal checks.  Money is due the day of measurements.  If you do not have a lunch period, see your Assistant Principal for a pass to the Food Court.  That’s March 5 and March 6 in the Senior Food Court during lunch periods.  If you have any questions come to the 1 West Office.

 February is Black History Month. In order to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of African-Americans throughout our history, we will highlight an extraordinary individual each morning.  Today we profile Jesse Owens.  Jesse Owens was not just an athlete but an icon of personal grace and courage in the face of racism.  The grandson of a slave, Owens would become known as “The fastest man in the world”.  During the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Owens triumphed as both an athlete and an individual citizen fighting against the backdrop of Adolph Hitler’s Nazi Germany.  Owens won an extraordinary four gold medals, proving that black Americans could compete, and excel against the world’s best athletes.  After his successes, Owens continued to face racism at home as discrimination and inequality persisted through the 1930s and 1940s.

 Attention all Performers: Try-outs for the William Floyd High School’s Annual Coffee House will be held on Thursday, February 28, in Room 120.  We welcome spoken word poets, singers, musicians, comedians and rappers.  Come by Room 120 to schedule your try-out.  Further information regarding ticket sales to follow.

 Attention all boys going out for tennis: There is a mandatory meeting on February 13 at 2:15 pm in the West Gym.

Attention all students who have draft cards for Battle of the Classes: The draft will take place this Wednesday, February 13, during Extra Help in the Senior Cafeteria.  Be sure to bring your draft card and your valid student ID.  Temporary ID's will not be accepted.  See you there!

Attention all 10th Graders:  If you would like to be a part of one of our exciting CTE Programs such as Medical Assisting, Culinary, Cosmetology, Automotive, Barbering or Carpentry you must have your completed application turned into Guidance no later than Friday, February 15.  Come and see what CTE is all about and visit the EXPO in the South Lobby this Wednesday.  You will have the opportunity to ask questions, talk to students and see what CTE has to offer.

 There is a Science Honor Society meeting from 2:15 – 3:15 in Room 254 today.  Please make sure you have your dues and our yearbook photo will be taken.

 Are you interested in playing games?  Then come down to the Gaming Club where you can play various card games, board games, and role-playing games.  The Gaming Club will be meeting today in Room 169 from 2:10 to 3:10.  All are welcome and make sure to come down on time so we can take our yearbook photo.