November 29, 2018

Post date: Nov 29, 2018 2:21:06 PM

Do you need help filling out your college applications?  Please join us for Apps and Snacks in the Senior Café on Tuesday, December 4.  The counselors will be assisting and guiding you on your college process.  If you are interested, you must sign up in the Counseling Center.  Light snacks will be provided.

 Please join the William Floyd HS Medical Club for our next meeting on Monday, December 3 from 2:15 – 3:00pm in Room 245 to discuss healthcare careers options.  Anyone interested in pursuing a career in a medical or allied healthcare field is encouraged to come.  Please see Ms. Randall with any questions.

Do you excel in science? Are you looking for scholarship opportunities along with community service? Science Honor Society will be holding a mandatory introductory meeting on Tuesday, December 4 from 2:10-3:10 in Room 254. Applications and program requirements will be discussed.

Bible Club will meet this Thursday, November 29 in Room 243.  Bring your creativity because we are decorating the banner for the Christmas Parade.

Get ready for the December to Remember “Protect-the-Pin” Tournament Competition! Here’s how to play:

1.     Pick up a tournament application from the HS Library or East Gym.

2.     Assemble a group of 8 to 10 friends who enjoy playing Protect-the-Pin. Fill out the application together and collect $5 from each player on your team.

3.    Turn in your completed application to the HS Library by Tuesday, December 4. All proceeds collected will be donated to a charity that the winning team selects.

4.     8 teams per grade will be accepted to play in the brackets, on a first come-first serve basis.  All players on your team must be cleared from the nurse and AP offices to play.

5.     Show up to your grade’s bracket competition and play in our single-elimination games. The winning team from each grade’s bracket will then compete tournament style against each other to determine the one team who rules them all.

6.     Questions? See Ms. Devenney in the HS library, Mr. Lacarrubba in the East Gym, or Mr. Devenney in Room 161.

Don’t just play with your phone, learn how to program it!  Join us for an Hour of Code and learn about the exciting world of computer science and coding!  Fun, games and snacks!  Tuesday, December 4 in the High School Library at 2:10pm.  All are welcome.

 After school math regents prep is a great opportunity to brush up on your skills for your upcoming regents in January and June.  Algebra 1 regents review will be in Room 415 today.

Attention Student Government Members:  Holiday Greens Fundraiser forms are due on Friday, November 30 by the end of the day.  Seniors and juniors can drop their forms and payment to Ms. Fortier in Room 117.  Freshmen and sophomores can drop their forms and payment to Ms. LiCavoli in Room 141.

Attention all GSA members:  There will be a meeting and presentation tomorrow during extra help in Room 255.  All LGBTQ students and their allies are welcome to attend.  We look forward to seeing you there!

 Attention all Business Honor Society members:  Parent Teacher Conferences are this evening from 5-8pm.  Please be sure you either signed up to donate chips or are volunteering to help us sell them during conferences.  Also, November community service is to collect donations for Operation Gratitude.  These donations are due tomorrow!  Please bring the donations to Room 152 and sign the drop off sheet posted on the cabinet.