Tuesday April 17, 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 to 8:30pm. 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.

 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 all nominations to the 1 West Office.

 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 all Student Government Members:  Our last meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 17 during 4th period in the Auditorium.

Thank you!

 Attention Juniors & Seniors:  If you are interested in attending our Career Café on Thursday, April 26 during periods 3-5, there is still room at some of the following tables:

Radio Careers

TV/Movie/Broadway Careers

Fashion

Technology

Photography

Culinary

Business

Architecture

Engineering

Please see Mrs. Poidomani in the Chair Office by Thursday, April 19 if you would like a pass to attend!  There are lots of great opportunities for employment and summer internships!

 Do you need some help getting ready for a Math regents exam?  Regents exam 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.

 Need assistance with your Spanish or Italian classwork or homework?  The Foreign Language Honor Society will be offering Spanish and Italian tutoring for students who would like further assistance with their Spanish and Italian classwork or homework every Tuesday in Room 307 during extra help.  This is a great way to prepare for the checkpoint A and B exam.

  Yearbooks are on sale, and supplies are limited.  We will need to receive your order by April 30 in order to guarantee you a book.  If you have not ordered your yearbook already, please bring cash, check or money order made out to William Floyd High School Yearbook to Room 136 or Room 257 as soon as possible.  You can also order your yearbook online by going to the high school homepage.  Don’t miss out on the memories!  Order your yearbook today!

April is Autism Awareness Month. The Junior Cosmetology students will be hosting a fundraiser all day Wednesday, April 18 in the Rotunda. Stop by and get a blue hair extension, or a blue fingernail to support this worthy cause. All proceeds will go to Autism Speaks.

 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 9th Graders:  Packets of college and career information will be handed out in your Global Class today.  A Few Key Points:

It’s never too early to start researching and learning about colleges and careers – so please come to the College Fair and Career Expo on

April 24 at 6:00.

Learn what colleges look for in their applicants by speaking with admissions representatives from over 100 colleges that will be present that evening.

Also, learn strategies to help pay for college.

Attendance/Good Grades/ Getting Involved- are important ingredients for a productive experience in HS.

There’s 38 days left of school- Work Hard/ Don’t give up!

See your school counselor for more information regarding Naviance and the next steps for success.

Congratulations to the William Floyd Music Department on their recent performance at the highly competitive and esteemed Big Apple Classic held in New York City.  Students from Dr. Sckipp's Orchestra, Mrs. Rivera's Choir and Mr. Helbock's Concert Band participated in a clinic with New York City musicians.  Students worked with renowned performers to enhance student technique for a more professional performance.  The clinicians also evaluated the groups awarding the band with a Silver rating and the awarding the Choir and Orchestra with highest honors, the Gold rating.  After the workshops and evaluations, students ate lunch at Ellen's Stardust Diner and completed their day attending the Broadway show, The Lion King.  A banner commemorating this event was awarded to the students and their teachers and will be displayed in the auditorium.  Congratulations once again to William Floyd Music!​