September 27, 2018

Attention all 10th and 11th grade students:  Don’t miss out on your chance to take the PSAT on Saturday, October 13.  You can register today and pay for the exam in the High School Main Office. The cost for the exam is $16.00.  Checks or money orders should be made payable to the William Floyd School District.  The last day to register is Friday, September 28.  Please also be aware that the PSAT is on the same day as the Homecoming Game and will cause a conflict if you are in the parade.  Contact your school counselor or see Mrs. Matthews in Room 410 if you have any questions.

Attention All Juniors and Seniors: Are you ready to learn about financial aid?  We invite you and your family to join us for Financial Aid Night on Thursday, September 27 at 7:00 in the LGI, Room 177.  The Financial Aid Director from St. Joseph’s College will be providing information on the financial aid process.

Every day this week, all student lunches are only $1.00 in the Cafeteria!  Please take advantage of this promotion and enjoy a delicious and nutritious lunch!

Scotto Floyd Fridays are back!  Show your Floyd Pride—Wear your Scotto for President shirt every Friday.  Don’t have a shirt?  They are $10 in the HS Library.

Attention all seniors interested in participating in the Senior Dance:  If you would like to be in the dance, please sign up with Ms. Giacalone in Room 155 during extra help.  Please do not come during the day.  You must be in a fall sport or a member of Student Government for the past two years.

Please join the William Floyd HS Medical Club for our next meeting on Monday, October 1 from 2:15-3 in Room 245 to discuss our fall charity drive. Anyone interested in pursuing a career in a medical or allied healthcare field is encouraged to come. Please see Ms. Randall with any questions.

Attention all students interested in joining the William Floyd Gay-Straight Alliance.  These meetings are for LGBTQ students and their allies who are looking to meet and create a welcoming environment for everyone.  Our first meeting will be this Friday, September 28 during extra help in Room 255.  Come check it out!  We look forward to seeing you there!

The Girls Volleyball team will be hosting their game against Brentwood this Friday at 4 in the West Gym.  Come down and show your school spirit and support the Volleyball Team.  Teal colored items will be sold at the game to help support the fight against ovarian cancer.  Hope to see you there!

Step Squad Try-Outs will be held on Wednesday, September 26 and Friday, September 28, from 2:15 to 5:00 in the High School Auditorium. You must attend both days in order to be considered for the team. Please wear comfortable loose fitting clothes and sneakers; no jeans, skirts, or dresses. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Fumai in Room 306.

 National Honor Society will have their first mandatory meeting on Monday, October 1 in the LGI.  All members must attend.

There will be no extra help or after school credit recovery this afternoon due to department meetings.  All athletes must report to the West Gym by 1:40.  All department meetings will begin at 1:40.

Do you have an overall average above an 80% and an average of 88% or more in your business courses?  As long as you plan to take three business courses prior to graduation and are either an active FBLA member or enrolled in a college level business course, we want you to be a member of Business Honor Society!  Applications for Business Honor Society are available from Mrs. Cloghessy in Room 152 or can be obtained from any business teacher.  To truly distinguish yourself amongst your peers, be sure to pick up your Business Honor Society application as soon as possible.  Officer applications are also available now.

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.  The FBLA and the Cosmetology program will be hosting a fundraiser in the Rotunda Friday during lunch periods.  Stop by and get a teal human hair extension for $5.00 or purchase a teal colored button or bracelet for $1.00 to support the cause.  T Shirts will also be available for $10.00.

Attention All Juniors and Seniors:

A representative from Merrimack College will be in the Senior Café today from 9– 10.  Anyone interested may stop by and speak with the representative.

Attention all Artists: If you are enrolled in any advanced Art course, love to help out and want to be a part of an inspirational group, come see what the National Art Honor Society is about.  Our first informational meeting will be Wednesday, October 3, in Room 170 from 2:15-3pm.  Please see Mrs. Bianco or Mrs. Licausi with any questions.  We hope to see you there!!!

Attention Seniors: Your Senior group photo will be taken on Thursday, October 4 in the West Gym during 2nd period.  Please make sure to be there as there are no make-up dates for the Senior Group Photo.