February 4, 2019

Post date: Feb 4, 2019 7:15:39 PM

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.

Battle of the Classes is scheduled for March 1st in the West Gym.  If you want to be involved, make sure you get a draft card.  Draft cards will be available in your Assistant Principal's Office starting Monday, February 4 through Friday, February 8.  Draft cards are limited. The teams will be picked on Wednesday, February 13, during extra help, in the Senior Cafeteria.  You must be present to be picked! 

Good luck to all!

The Business Honor Society is collecting business attire and formal wear.  All donations would be greatly appreciated.  If you are willing to donate, please bring items to Room 152 by February 6.  Our monthly membership meeting for February is this Wednesday, February 6 to be held in Room 154 from 2:15-3:00.  Important information will be discussed.

Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Basketball Team on their 44-31 League 1 victory over Central Islip on Saturday.  A total team effort and great team defense led to their 6th win this season.  Good work girls.

Extra-help in the Library is cancelled for today. The Library is open for scheduled classes only starting 5th period. All gym, medical, study hall and lunch students must report directly to your assigned classroom. You will not be able to sign into the Library today after 4th period.

Congratulations to the JV Boys Basketball team as they beat Central Islip Saturday 57-28. The team played together as one and their effort lasted for a full four quarters. Great team win!

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 Frederick Douglas.  Frederick Douglas was a former slave who became one of the great American anti-slavery leaders of the 1800’s.  Douglass was born into slavery in Maryland but in 1838, at age 20, he escaped to freedom in New York.  Eloquent, smart and determined, Douglass gained fame as a speaker and began his own anti-slavery publications.  In later years he became a personal friend of Abraham Lincoln and helped persuade Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.  He also was a strong supporter of women’s rights.  He is often described as the founder of the American civil rights movement.

This past Saturday, the William Floyd Wrestling team competed in the League 1 championships. Through the course of the day William Floyd had 7 wrestlers earn All League. Congrats to all the wrestlers and good luck at counties.

Today is the first day of National School Counseling Week. Our focus for the week is “Providing Lessons for Life.” Author Deepak Chopra once said “The way you think, the way you behave, the way you eat, can influence your life by 30 to 50 years.” Your school counselor is here to help you think through how you want your life’s journey to be for 50 or more years. Come by the Counseling Center and talk to your school counselor soon.  Be great!