Friday April 20, 2018

Attention all Juniors:  Now is the time to schedule your Junior Conference.  This is a great opportunity to meet with your counselor to start discussing your post high school plans and begin the college search process.  Please come down to the Counseling Center to schedule your appointment.

Have you started thinking about college and your future plans? If you have, then you should consider attending the William Floyd College and Career Fair that is being held on Tuesday, April 24 from 6:00 to 8:30. With over 100 colleges, universities and career schools that will be in attendance, it is sure to be a great night. We hope to see you there.

Attention Juniors:  Don't miss out on your chance to take the SAT at William Floyd High School on Saturday, May 5.  The last day to register for the exam is April 25.  Students must register for the exam online through the College Board website.  For more information or to request fee waivers, please see your Guidance Counselor or Mrs. Matthews in Room 410.

Senior Prom is fast approaching!  3 West will be hosting this year’s Prom Gown Give Away on April 24, 25 and 26 from 1:40 – 3:00 in the Freshman Square right across the hall from the 3 West Office.  Come and find a gown, suit, shoes or accessories for the prom!

Enter the raffle to win a free prom ticket, yearbook, tuxedo or one of many more prizes!

Please join the William Floyd HS Medical club on Monday, April 23 from 2:15 – 3:15 in Room 245 to help design our club logo and prep for the STEM Symposium.  Anyone interested in pursuing a career in a medical or allied health care field is encouraged to come.

Attention Seniors:  The senior t-shirt list is posted outside of the 1 West Office and Guidance Office.  Please check your name to see if it is on the list and spelled correctly.  DO NOT write on the list. If you see something that is incorrect, report to the 1 West Office and inform us of the issue.  The lists will be posted until Friday, April 27.  These names will appear on your senior t-shirt so be sure to check your name and report any issues.

Attention all writers and other artists! William Floyd High School’s online literary magazine Enigma is ready to launch online, and we are seeking submissions! Get published and be sure to get your creative voice heard. Please bring all submissions to Ms. Andreopoulos in Room 120, or fill out a submission form in your English or Art class.

Attention all students:  Super Saturday is back!  This year, beginning

May 9, we are adding 3 one hour Regents Readiness workshops after school from 2:10-3:10 in each content area designed to provide content review, test taking strategies and practice questions.

Students are also invited to join us on Super Saturday, May 12 from 9:00 to 1:00 to engage in a simulated testing environment for the exam of your choice.  Transportation is provided for the 3 Regents Readiness workshops, however, students must provide their own transportation for Super Saturday.  Space is limited, so sign up as soon as possible.  You can sign up by filling out the online form located on the district website or ask a teacher to send it through Remind 101.  If you have any questions, please stop by the 1 East Office.

Are you thinking about going to the Prom this June?

Make sure you are in good standing which means on track to graduate.  You can have no more than 18 absences in a full-year course and no more than 9 in a half-year course.  You must also attend one of the mandatory Prom Lawyer Meetings!

Yesterday after school, ten students from the Business Department attended the Long Island Business Teachers Association competition at Farmingdale High School where they competed against students from across Long Island.  We are excited to tell you that several of them placed in the top 5 and will be invited to attend an awards luncheon in their honor.