February 28, 2018

Attention Seniors: Scholarship applications are now on Naviance.  Be sure to get your scholarship number and instructions for accessing the applications at the Counseling Center.  New Scholarships have been added!!  Applications are due Friday, March 2.

Attention Seniors:

Important Graduation Information:  Herff Jones will be here Tuesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 7 in the Senior Food Court during all lunch periods to measure for caps and gowns.  The cost is $25.00.  Only cash or a money order will be accepted.  Personal checks will not be accepted.  Money is due the day of the measurements.  If you do not have a lunch period, please see your Assistant Principal for a pass to the Food Court.  If you have any questions, please go to the 1 West Office.

Attention Seniors: The Colonial Fund Scholarship is now accepting applications.  To apply go to www.colonialfund.org.  The application deadline is April 1, 2018.

Attention all spoken word poets, singers, songwriters, and other performance artists:  William Floyd’s esteemed Coffee House event is back! Tryouts will be in Room 120 on Wednesday, February 28 starting at 1:45. Schedule your tryout time with Ms. Andreopoulos in Room 120. Coffee House will be held on March 28. More details about ticket sales to come!

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 spotlight Colin Powell.  Colin Powell was born on April 5th, 1937, in Harlem, NY to Jamaican immigrant parents.  He was raised in the South Bronx, educated in the New York City public schools and attended City College of New York, where he joined the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) where he became commander of his unit.  This experience set him on a military career and gave him structure and direction in his life.  Colin Powell rose to the rank of a four-star general in the US Army.  He was the first, and so far only, African-American to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  He was also the first African-American Secretary of State, serving under President George W. Bush.

Attention all Writers and Other Artists:  Our William Floyd literary magazine Enigma is in the process of collecting original student poetry, short stories, photographs, paintings and drawings for the launch of our online student magazine. Please submit your work for evaluation to any English teacher or Art teacher, or bring your work to Ms. Andreopoulos in Room 120. Take this opportunity to get your creative voice heard and get published this year!

Any student participating in Stony Brook STEP Saturday programs, must see ​Ms. Swiss in Room 407 as soon as possible for a permission slip.

Any boys interested in running spring track, there will be a mandatory meeting on Thursday, March 1 during extra help in the 10th grade cafeteria.  You will get all your needed paperwork and the information for the upcoming season.

Join us this Wednesday, February 28 for Yoga in Room 246 at 2:10, after extra help. New members are welcome. We will discuss yoga philosophy and practice movements. See you there!

The Battle of the Classes will take place on Friday, March 2 from 1:40 until 3:05. Tickets are now being sold in the 3 West Office and Library. Tickets are $2. You must have your school ID to purchase a ticket. You will not be able to attend if your name is not on a ticket. Tickets will sell quickly so get yours now!

Thanks to everyone who’s been showing such great William Floyd Spirit this week and dressing up for Camouflage Wednesday.  Tomorrow is Jersey Thursday: Don’t forget to wear your favorite sports team jersey.

Attention:  Any girl who attended the softball informational meeting, tryouts will begin on Monday, March 5.  Stop by the coach’s offices in the East or West Gym to check the tryout list and see which tryout session you are assigned to. Any questions please see Mr. Luhrs in Room 221 during extra help or Ms. Carucci in the West Gym.

The Rotary Club will be meeting soon to select the next Rotary Student of the Month. Rotary students should:

·       Be positive representatives of their schools

·       Demonstrate academic achievement

·       Display characteristics of good citizenship

·       Be involved in the school/community

Please nominate a 12th grade student who possesses these qualities and characteristics and is worthy of the honor. The Rotary nomination forms are located in the Main Office, the Library, or any of the Assistant Principal’s Offices.

Any girl interested in trying out for the Spring Track Team must attend an informational meeting this Thursday, March 1, during the extra help period in Room 162.  If you have any questions, please see Coach Ryan.

The WFHS Senior Cosmetology students have Client Services available every Friday from 11:30 – 3:00.  Would you like a relaxing paraffin treatment for your hands or a special conditioning treatment or haircut?  Stop by Room 135 or call 874-1764 to make an appointment.

 Attention Seniors:  Join us for Senior Day at Citi Field on Thursday, May 3, when the New York Mets will be facing the Atlanta Braves.  If you are interested in attending, you must pick up a contract from the 3 West Office starting Monday, March 5. Make sure to return your signed contract back to the 3 West Office by Friday, March 9.   Tickets are on sale for $70, cash or money order only, from Tuesday, March 13, to Friday, March 16 during extra help in the 3 West Conference Room.

Stop by the 11th – 12th Grade Café today only and check out the Live Chef’s Table where Chef Poly will be making a Taste of Szechuan Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry, made fresh to order!