Tuesday February 13, 2018

Post date: Feb 13, 2018 2:04:06 PM

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.

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

Attention all spoken word poets, singers, songwriters, and other performance artists:  William Floyd’s esteemed Coffee House event is back! Tryouts will be in Room 120 on Wednesday, February 28 starting at 1:45. Schedule your tryout time with Ms. Andreopoulos in Room 120. Coffee House will be held on March 28. More details about ticket sales to come!

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 Jackie Robinson.  Jackie Robinson, who was born in a one-room cabin on a cotton plantation in Georgia, became the first African-American to break the color barrier and play major league baseball in 1947.  In 1955, he helped the Dodgers win the World Series and retired in 1957, with a career batting average of .311.  Throughout his decade-long career with the Brooklyn Dodgers, he made advancements in the cause of civil rights for black athletes.  After baseball, Robinson became active in business and continued his work as an activist for social change.  He served on the board of the NAACP until 1967 and was the first African-American to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.  In 1972, the Dodgers retired his uniform number of 42.

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.

Attention Stony Brook STEP Students:  There is a mandatory meeting Wednesday, February 14 from 2:15-3:15 in Room 228.  We will be taking our yearbook photo at 2:15. Please be prompt.  All students must attend.  Shirt orders are also due February 14.  Go to STEP Google classroom to fill out a form.  Please see Ms. Hernandez or Ms. Swiss with any questions.

Interested in trying out for the 2018 Baseball Team? There will be a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, February 14 in Room 149 during extra help.

 Attention all writers and other artists:  Our William Floyd literary magazine Enigma is in the process of collecting original student poetry, short stories, photographs, paintings and drawings for the launch of our online student magazine. Please submit your work for evaluation to any English teacher or Art teacher, or bring your work to Ms. Andreopoulos in Room 120. Take this opportunity to get your creative voice heard and get published this year!

Attention all Students:  If you were able to obtain a Battle of the Classes Draft card, the drawing will be held today during extra help in the Senior Cafeteria.  You must have the draft card AND your student ID to enter into the draft.  Good luck to all!

 Are you looking for summer employment?  Well if you are, Splish Splash will be in the Senior Café tomorrow.  If you are interested, stop by and speak to the representative. They will be in the Senior Café from        9:00 – 12:30.