November 9, 2018

Post date: Nov 9, 2018 1:43:48 PM

Attention all GSA members:  Today’s meeting is cancelled to give everyone an opportunity to finish up their work for first quarter.  Good grades come first!  We will see you next Friday!

Are you a senior looking to attend college on Long Island?  Join us Tuesday, November 13 for an onsite event with SUNY Farmingdale, L.I.U. Post, St. Joseph’s and Suffolk County Community College!  You could have your application decision on the spot!  For more information on how to participate, make an appointment with your guidance counselor!   Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

Attention all Students and Staff: The Thanksgiving Food Drive has officially started!  Please bring in non-perishable food items to your 2nd period class.  If you have any questions, or if you would like to know how you can help, please feel free to ask your teachers or stop by the 2 West Office.  Let’s work together to bring holiday cheer!

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.

The Library is open for scheduled classes only this week. All lunch students must report directly to the cafeteria. This applies to all students, even those with permanent library passes. You will not be able to sign into the Library.

Socks are among the most needed items at homeless shelters, yet among the least-often donated. According to the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, in Nassau and Suffolk counties alone, just under 3,000 people were homeless or in transitional/emergency housing in 2017.  This year the CDOS students from the Floyd Academy put together a campaign to help the homeless by having the students donate NEW socks.  Students can participate by bringing socks for men, women, and children to the High School Main Office and place the new socks in our bin. Our goal is to help spread warmth to the homeless before the cold weather.

For students interested in Mock Trial: There will be a meeting for all those interested in trying out for the High School Mock Trial team on Wednesday, November 14 at 2:10 in Room 147.  Tryout procedures will be explained and you will receive materials for your tryout.  Tryouts will be held in the High School Library on Saturday, November 17 starting at 9:30am.  In order to try-out you must attend the meeting at 2:10pm on Wednesday, November 14 in Room 147.

For any girl interested in trying out for Girls Basketball this winter: Tryouts will begin on Tuesday, November 13th from 2:30-5pm in the West Gym.  An updated sports physical and a pink slip from the school nurse are necessary for you to tryout.  Any questions, please see Coach Sinclair in Room 206 or Coach Alesi in the West Gym.

Attention all Seniors:  Do you need help filling out your college applications?  Please join us for Apps and Snacks in the Senior Café on Tuesday, December 4th.  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.

Who needs a trip to the city to enjoy Broadway's best musical numbers when you can come to the William Floyd Middle School on Saturday November 17th at 6pm.  Talented Floyd performers will be putting on hits from Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton, and Wicked just to name a few. Tickets to be sold at the door for $5. See you there!

Help your fellow students feed hungry Suffolk County residents and donate now—our William Floyd Naval Science cadets are helping the U.S. Army collect food for the Island Harvest Food Bank of Long Island.  All this week, a collection box will be located near the Senior Food Court in front of Room 130 for non-perishable items. On Tuesday, November 13, Army personnel will conduct a long distance “ruck” from Riverhead to Bayshore, stopping by William Floyd and putting the food on their backs.  “Rucking” requires strength, endurance and character.  Help solve hunger—donate this week!

It is starting to get cold out and some students and staff may be in need of a warm coat.  The Cosmetology students are sponsoring an on-going coat drive.  Our motto is: Have a Coat, Leave a Coat.  Need a Coat, take a Coat.  The coat rack is located by the South Lobby.