TODAY IS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 AND IT IS AN “A” DAY

Please prepare for the Pledge. Students in the hallways are reminded to stop where you are at this time and remain attentive during the recitation of the pledge.

Dr. Castro has chosen student, _________, to lead you in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Please rise.

Pledge.

Please remain standing for a moment of silence.

Thank you. You may be seated.

Students going on the Ski/Snowboarding trip will meet immediately after school on Friday in the South Commons. If you have any questions, see Ms. Kozofsky or Ms. Dellacave.

There will be a meeting of the Protein Challenge group today after school in Room 2705.

Stage Crew meets today at 2 pm.

Rotary Interact will meet on Monday in Room 2409.

There will be a STAR CLUB meeting this Friday after school in room 2406. Old and new members are welcome.

Attention Seniors – If you would like any of your pictures to appear in the senior slideshow, please bring them in to the Student Government Office, Room 2104 by next Wednesday. Please bring in any hard pictures, flashdrives or CD’s from elementary school to high school.

All boys interested in trying out for Spring JV or Varsity Tennis must attend a mandatory meeting with Coach Garner in Room 2511 on Monday February 13th at 1:45.  Please see the nurse for spring physicals and clearance forms ASAP.

Liberty Partnership Tutoring in English will be held today in Room 2206 starting at 2pm.  Please see Ms. Guisti if you have any questions.

Anyone interested in trying out for spring sports, please come to the health office during lunch or study hall to check your eligibility.

Attention all FBLA members:  We will meet today in room 2207.  It is important that all members attending the field trip to the Spring District Competition at Molloy College on Friday attend.  If you are unable to attend, you must see Mrs. Rumfola in room 2503 or 2207 to hand in your permission slip and money.

Any student in ninth through eleventh grade interested in trying out for the 2012-2013 varsity Lionettes kickline team?  Practices will begin on Wed. Feb. 29th and run through Fri. March 2nd. Tryouts will be held on Mon. March 5th and callbacks will be on Wed. March 7th.

Meet in front of the main gym at 2pm on the 29th wearing comfortable clothes and sneakers! Eligibility forms will be handed out at the first practice and must be turned in by the 5th in order to tryout!

Do you need a gift for Valentine's Day?  Are you looking for something unique and one-of-a-kind?  Look no further.  The National Art Honor Society will be selling hand-made, ceramics hearts from now until Valentine's Day outside the library during lunch periods.  Have a heart?  Buy a heart!

Are you an 11th or 12th grade student considering a career in Elementary Education?  Stop by the School-to-Career office for information about an internship opportunity at a local Tutor Time.

Any Seniors who have not filled out a cap and gown form should stop by the main office to do so.

Congratulations to the JV Quiz Bowl team on their victory over Pat-Med yesterday.

TODAY’S THOUGHT FOR THE DAY IS COMES IN THE WORDS OF: Happy man – “Destiny is not a matter of chance. It is a matter of choice.”