Monday, February 5, 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.

The cafeteria is conducting a student survey to find out how we can improve your school breakfast and lunch experience.  Please visit www.studentvp.com/WFUFSD to take this survey and be entered for a chance to win a pair of Beats Headphones.

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.

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.

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.

Attention Class of 2018:

Senior Prom will be here before you know it.  This year, the Senior Class is sponsoring a candy fundraiser to help you save money on your prom ticket.  Sell enough candy boxes and you can earn yourself a free ticket!  If you are interested in participating in the fundraiser, you must pick up a permission slip in the 3 West Office and return the signed form no later than Friday, February 9. Please note-fundraiser candy must be sold off school grounds.

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

Do you need some help getting ready for a Math Regents exam?  Regents exams prep sessions are running after school weekly.  Algebra I sessions will run every Monday in Room 306 and Thursdays in Room 415.  Geometry sessions will be held every Wednesday in Room 223 and Algebra II Sessions will be on Fridays in Room 207.

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.

Please join us for the first meeting of the William Floyd HS Medical Club on Monday, February 12 from 2:15 – 3:00 in Room 245.  Anyone interested in pursuing a career in a Medical or Allied Healthcare field is encouraged to come.  Please see Ms. Randall in Room 245 with questions.

Aramark and William Floyd are celebrating Customer Appreciation Week from February 5 through February 9.  Lunches will be offered for only $1!  Thank you for your patronage!

The Battle of the Classes Draft is on Tuesday, February 13, during extra help in the Senior Cafeteria.  Will you be chosen to play for your grade’s team?  Draft cards are available in the grade level offices.  Get yours before they run out! 12 guys, 12 girls, and 4 alternates will be randomly chosen at the draft to play for each grade level’s team.  You must have your draft card and ID to enter the draft.  Don’t miss out on this year’s Battle of the Classes!

There will be an informational meeting for any boy interested in playing JV Lacrosse this season on Tuesday, February 6 in the West Gym after school.  Please plan on taking the 2:10 bus home.