Today is…Friday, April 20, 2012 a Y Day

Awkward Pause Improv Team MEETING, Monday, April 23 rd. & WE WILL PRACTICE EVERY DAY NEXT WEEK.

Driver Education Buckle Up Buckle Up Phone Down Phone Down Is this a message to DIE for?

The Student Parking Lot is Full Parking permits will no longer be issued for the current school year.

Prom Guest Forms are available on fusion, NOW, They are due back by April 25 th.

Root of the Week Root: peal, pel, puls Meaning: push, drive Sample word: repeal, propel, and impulsive

STAFFORD HIGH SCHOOL SOL TUTORIAL/REMEDIATION SCHEDULE (on the next few slides)

SOL Remediation (cont.) Starting April 16, 2012 – May 17, Snacks will be served. Sessions – 2:30pm – 3:30pm Academy Sessions – 2:30-4:30 Activity Bus Rooms C104 & C105 3:30pm - 5:00pm Activity Bus 5:00pm

SOL Remediation (cont.) MATH Algebra Tuesdays (Library Mezzanine) Geometry Tuesdays (Library Mezzanine) Algebra Tuesdays (Library Mezzanine) SOCIAL STUDIES World History I Thursdays (Room – S204) World History II Thursdays (Room – S102) US/VA History Thursdays (Room – S207)

SOL Remediation (cont.) ENGLISH 11 Reading Wednesdays (Room – W212) FRESHMEN ACADEMY Mathematics---Mondays (Room – S218 & S219) Science---Mondays (Room – S218 & S219) History---Mondays (Room – S218 & S219) English----Mondays (Room – S218 & S219)

SOL Remediation (cont.) SCIENCE Earth Science -----Wednesdays (Room - N215) Biology Wednesdays (Room - N202) Chemistry Wednesdays (Room – N209)

PTSA SCHOLARSHIP DUE APRIL 24, 2012 This year, there will be 4 prizes: From $500 to $1000 Turn in your applications top the Counseling center, today.

Attention Seniors, Attention Seniors, if you are planning to attend James Madison University, the University of Virginia, University of Mary Washington, or the University of Mary Washington, There are scholarships posted on fusion. Apply Today!

GUIDANCE

Requested Dual Enrollment Classes Next Year? Your completed packets were due in the Counseling Center on April 6 th. PLEASE get your packets to Mrs. Bryant by April 20 th (FRIDAY). Failure to do so will mean a schedule change because you will be removed from the class.

If you are a senior & planning to attend Virginia State, The Virginia State Alumni Association is hosting a reception to celebrate you on May 20 th Please pick up a student information form in the Counseling Center and return to Mr. James, VSU Alumni by April 25 th to RSVP.

Interested in a Military Career? Then sign-up for the Armed Services Vocational Battery (ASUAB) Test In the counseling office. Test will be April 24 th in the Library.

Paul Mitchell School of Cosmetology will be here on May 9 th to speak with interested students. Sign up in the Counseling Office if you would like to attend.

ASVAB Test April 24 th Sign-up Sheet in the Counseling Center

Interested in taking a Virtual Virginia Class Online Next Year for Advanced Placement of World Language? See Mrs. Purnell in the GAP room across from band room as soon as possible. Registration opens April 1 st And space is LIMITED. Get your registration in NOW!

Sports News

Dance Conditioning and Technique class will start every Monday and Wednesday beginning: April 23, 3:30-5:30 in the auxiliary gym. Any questions see Ms. Abel in the athletic office.

Before Cheerleading Tryouts begin there will be 6 conditioning sessions in the auxiliary gym from 4-6pm on Tuesdays and Thursday. You must have a physical on file or bring a copy with you in order to participate. The dates are: April 17, 19, 24, 26 & May 1, 3 Additional information about conditioning/tryouts is available in the main office or see Mrs. Barham.

Cheerleading Conditioning Sessions Please wear shorts, t-shirt and tennis shoes. Hair must be out of your face in a ponytail. NO jewelry is allowed to be worn. Additional information about conditioning/tryouts is available in the main office or see Mrs. Barham.

Club News

SCA Applications to run for Student Council Office are available in room S-205

Need Help With Homework? Are math and science a horror? Get help with any subject you have trouble with. Come to the National Honor Society tutoring every Wednesday in the library at 2:30 to 3:30. Please bring any supplies you will need.

The Last Ten Root of the Week Winners The Last Ten Root of the Week Winners: Mr. Bixler – English Mrs. Stevens - Business Mr. Shesman - Math Mr. Coleman – P.E. Ms. Holmes – Administrative Staff Ms. Devereux – Resource Services Ms. Jackson – Social Studies Ms. Collins – Resource Services Mr. Shesman - Math Ms. Schwarz – staff member

Positive Referrals The Week of APR 16 th – 20th

Marcus Owens, student BECAUSE HE SMART STRONG AND UNDERSTANDING. HE HAS A LOT GOING FOR HIM HE JUST GOT TO PUT HIS MIND TO IT, TO ACHIEVE IT. LOVE YAH BRAH

Jori Dow, student She is the best friend anyone could ever have. She's the best listener, and she's just the best all the way around!!!!

Casey Schooler, student He is the ideal student athlete for America. He is a stand up guy who will help anyone in a heartbeat. He is very good at stats and helps me anytime.

Announcements may be turned in to Mrs. Stone in the Video Room S109B or her! Have a great Day Indians! Be Be Safe!