1. Daily Announcements January 21, 2016 a “Y” day

2. The Cocoa and Cram scheduled for today and tomorrow (friday) has been CANCELED. Do not stay after school for the Cocoa and cram event.

3. Orchestra Students interested in rehearsing All-County Orchestra music with Mrs. Z, please plan to stay after school today, Thursday, January 21. We will meet until 3:15pm.

4. Attention All Freshman: The yearbook is doing a spread on unusual pets such as goats or pot-bellied pigs or maybe you have a tarantula or raise rabbits or you have a ferret? The yearbook staff is looking for you. The yearbook staff is looking for you. Please go to Mrs. Gill's room (A235) and fill out a form about your unusual pet.

5. SHS AFTER PROM COMMITTEE GIFTCARD BINGO GIFTCARD THEMED BASKETS & MORE February 10, 2016 Starts 6:00 PM/Doors open at 5:00 Stafford High School Cafeteria 63 Stafford Indians Lane Fredericksburg, VA 22405 Tickets $15.00 in advance $20.00 at the door SCPS Employees$10.00 Tickets: Mrs. McNulty (SHS Library) bmcnulty56@gmail.com bmcnulty56@gmail.com Tickets: Mrs. Worhatch (Guidance Office) Raffles, Doorprizes, concessions All proceeds going to SHS After Prom 2016

6. Advanced Placement Exam Payment Collection is continuing. The deadline for payment is January 29th. All payments and order forms (including from CGS students) can be completed with Mrs. Ritchey in Room B101 or Ms. Brown in the Counseling Department. Payments may also be made online by accessing the SHS website, Parent Resources, Online Payments section. The cost per test is $92.

7. Advanced Placement Exam Payment Collection Important: If you receive Free/Reduced lunch or are a Virtual Virginia student, please see Ms. Biggs in the Counseling Office for payment information and BEFORE making a payment.

8. Parents are to pick-up their students in the Bus Loop

9. CONGRATULATIONS!

10. Congratulations Robotics Team Robotics finished in 2nd place at the North Central Qualifier on Saturday and earned an invitation to the FTC State Championship on Feb. 13th!

11. Help Support the Robotics Team at the Celebrate Virginia Chik-Fil-A today, Wednesday, January 20 th, from 5 to 8 pm for a Spirit Night. Every purchase can help the team fund their journey to states

12. Congratulations to Learn & Serve students for winning the “Best Use of Labels” Award at the 2016 CANstruction event this past weekend. 2016 CANstruction event this past weekend.

13. GUIDANCE

14. Math Study Group meeting in the Library on Wednesdays at 2:20. Tutoring will be available. It will meet every Wednesday as needed.

15. Club News

16. Spanish Club Meeting January 21 st In Mrs. Lansford’s room, A209

17. Interested in making a positive difference to our planet? The first meeting of the newly re- established Environmental Club will be held next Monday, 25 January at 2:30 in room A235. All are welcome! Spread the word, bring a friend, and come join us! If you have questions, please ask Danielle Laabs, or see Mrs. Brown in the Counseling Center

18. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets in the gym on Tuesday mornings at 7:10. Come and join us as soon as you get to school Tuesday mornings.

19. Senior NHS Members 2015 NHS Scholarship Program is officially open. Application can be found on NHS Fusion Page in the Link section or 2015 NHS Scholarship Program is officially open. Application can be found on NHS Fusion Page in the Link section or flyer outside Mrs. Purnell's room, A234. Deadline is February 16, 2016. flyer outside Mrs. Purnell's room, A234. Deadline is February 16, 2016.

20. 2015-2016 National Honor Society Open Season for Membership If you are a 10th and 11th grader and not a current member of NHS, you can apply for consideration. Application can be found on SHS NHS Fusion page listed under Student Activities in the File Section of the page or at Mrs. Purnell's room, A234.

21. Criteria for National Honor Society (NHS) Membership: Candidate must have an overall 3.8 GPA based on a 4.5 grade scale. Candidate must have an overall 3.8 GPA based on a 4.5 grade scale. Enrollment requirement is one semester. Enrollment requirement is one semester. Candidates must be in 10 th, 11 th, or 12 th grade. Candidates must be in 10 th, 11 th, or 12 th grade. Candidate must have demonstrated active leadership, active service, and excellent character. Candidate must have demonstrated active leadership, active service, and excellent character. Deadline for applications is January 16th. Please submit application to Mrs. Purnell in room A234. Deadline for applications is January 16th. Please submit application to Mrs. Purnell in room A234.

22. SHS Sports

24. Senior Karaoke is coming to SHS on Friday, February 26th! If you are interested in participating in the Senior Karaoke show, you must attend a mandatory meeting in the library on Tuesday, January 26th from 2:20-2:50. All those planning to perform must attend. Please see Mrs. Sutton in the library with any questions

25. Senior Caps & Gowns Seniors if you have not ordered your cap and gown through Jostens yet, please call 1-800- Jostens to provide your height and weight so the appropriate size can be ordered for you. You do not need to pay for the cap and gown, as this is included in your senior dues. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Sutton at suttonlh@staffordschools.net

26. Want your 15 minutes of fame? Send photos of school activities for the electronic bulletin boards. Photos must be approved by the coach or club sponsor. Send photos to stonem@staffordschools.net

27. is on sale Afterschool in the School Store (Monday thru Thursday) $1.50 per slice $12 for the Whole Pie Pizza is on sale Afterschool in the School Store (Monday thru Thursday) $1.50 per slice $12 for the Whole Pie

28. Morning & afternoon announcements may be turned in to Mrs. Stone in room B109 or email her at stonem@staffordschools.net