Tuesday February 27, 2018

Post date: Feb 27, 2018 2:57:50 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.  New scholarships have been added!!  Applications are due Friday,March 2.

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 1:45pm. 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 spotlight Maya Angelou.  Maya Angelou had been a dancer and stage actress and she was active in the civil rights movement in the 1950’s and 1960’s.  In 1969, she published I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which was nominated for a National Book Award and made her a symbol of pride for African-American women.  In 1972 she was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for a collection of poetry.  Since then, Angelou has continued teaching, writing, acting, producing, and recording.  In 1993 she became only the second person to read a poem at a presidential inauguration.

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!

Any student participating in Stony Brook STEP Saturday programs, must see ​Ms. Swiss in Room 407 as soon as possible for a permission slip.

Any boys interested in running spring track, there will be a mandatory meeting on Thursday, March 1 during extra help in the 10th grade cafeteria.  You will get all your needed paperwork and the information for the upcoming season.

Join us this Wednesday, February 28 for Yoga in Room 246 at 2:10, after extra help. New members are welcome. We will discuss yoga philosophy and practice movements. See you there!

Attention all FBLA members: Membership meeting with a very special guest speaker this Wednesday in the LGI from 2:15 – 3:00.  You won't want to miss this!

 The Battle of the Classes will take place on Friday, March 2 from 1:40 until 3:05. Tickets are now being sold in the 3 West Office and Library. Tickets are $2. You must have your school ID to purchase a ticket. You will not be able to attend if your name is not on a ticket. Tickets will sell quickly so get yours now!

It feels like we’re still on vacation with so many people dressed up for Tourist Tuesday!  Tomorrow is Camouflage Wednesday - Don’t forget to dress in camouflage prints.

 If you attended the softball informational meeting: tryouts will begin on Monday, March 5.  Stop by the coach’s offices in the East or West Gym to check the tryout list and see which tryout session you are assigned to. 

Any questions, please see Mr. Luhrs in Room 221 during extra help or Ms. Carucci in the West Gym.

The Rotary Club will be meeting soon to select the next Rotary Student of the Month. Rotary students should:

·       Be positive representatives of their schools

·       Demonstrate academic achievement

·       Display characteristics of good citizenship

·       Be involved in the school/community

Please nominate a 12th grade student who possesses these qualities and characteristics and is worthy of the honor. The Rotary nomination forms are located in the Main Office, the Library, or any of the Assistant Principal’s Offices. Teachers: Please refer to your email for the attached Rotary nomination form and turn it in to the 1 East Office.

Any girl interested in trying out for the Spring Track Team must attend an informational meeting this Thursday, March 1, during the extra help period in Room 162.  If you have any questions, please see Coach Ryan.

 Congratulations to the Girls Winter Track team on their dominant performance at the Long Island Elite Meet this past weekend at St. Anthony's High School.  Wish the girls luck as they prepare for the New York State meet this Saturday in Staten Island.

Attention Student Government Members:  Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 28 during period 2.  Please make every effort to attend.  If you cannot attend, please see Ms. Fortier or Ms. LiCavoli-Dean.

 The Foreign Language Honor Society will be offering Spanish & 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.