February 6, 2019

Post date: Feb 6, 2019 5:02:25 PM

Are you interested in playing games?  Then come down to the Gaming Club where you can play various card games, board games, video games, and role-playing games.  The Gaming Club will be meeting today in Room 169.  See Mr. Clough for more details.

Hey students are you thinking about going to the Prom this June?  Make sure you are in good standing, which means on track to graduate and you’ve completed your credit recovery on time.  You can have no more than 18 absences in a full year course and no more than 9 absences in a half year course and you must attend one of the mandatory Prom Lawyer Meetings on March 8 or May 4.

There is a Stony Brook Step Meeting in Room 228 at 2:15 today.  Attendance is mandatory

Extra-help in the library is cancelled for today. The library is open for scheduled classes only. 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.

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 1 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!

Did one of your students, faculty or staff members do something wonderful this past month?  Please take a moment to recognize this act by nominating him/her for student of the month or faculty/staff member of the month.  We need nominations for students from 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade.  Please submit all forms in blue or black pen only!  Just as students deserve to be recognized, teachers and staff do as well.  Please take a moment to stop by any Assistant Principal’s Office to pick up a form to nominate a teacher or staff member who has had an impact on you in a positive way.  Please drop off all nominations 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 Sojourner Truth.  Sojourner Truth was a prominent abolitionist and women’s rights activist.  After escaping slavery, Truth embraced religion and became involved in moral reform and abolitionist work.  She collected supplies for black regiments during the Civil War and immersed herself in advocating for freed people during the Reconstruction Period.  Truth was a powerful and impassioned speaker whose legacy of feminism and racial equality still resonates today.  She is perhaps best known for her stirring “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech, delivered at a women’s convention in Ohio in 1851.

The yearbook photo for the William Floyd Medical Club will be on February 12 at 1:30pm in the Rotunda. Please be on time. Our next meeting will immediately follow from 2:15-3pm in Room 245 to discuss healthcare careers options. A guest speaker from NYIT School of Health Professions will be joining us.  Please see Ms. Randall with any questions.

Bible Club will meet Thursday at 2:10pm in Room 243.  All are welcome.

Dollar Lunch Week is back!  All this week all student lunch meals are $1.00 in the Cafeteria.  Please take advantage of this promotion and enjoy a delicious and nutritious lunch.

Any girls interested in trying out for this year’s softball team, there is a mandatory informational meeting next Tuesday, February 12 in Room 221 during extra help. Please bring something to write with and make any necessary arrangements to attend. Any questions, please see Mr. Luhrs in Room 221 or Ms. Carucci in the East Gym.

Today is third day of National School Counseling Week. Today’s message is about lessons shared.  A wise woman once said, “Sharing is a wonderful thing, especially to those you've shared with.”

When we have gained lessons through experiences and situations, many times we hold them close to us. Don’t get me wrong; sometimes these lessons are private and should remain confidential. However, there are times when a lesson you learned, if shared, can help a fellow student. Here are some examples: when you learn about a more effective way to take notes to prepare for an upcoming exam - share it. When you discover a better way to tackle time management challenges - share it. When you find ways to be a better friend – share it.  Your school counselor, takes pride in sharing their life lessons with their students here at Wm. Floyd HS. If you ever want to chat, stop by!  Sharing is caring!

Attention all Business Honor Society Members: Our monthly membership meeting for February is today, Wednesday February 6, held in Room 154 from 2:15-3:00.  Important information will be discussed.