Announcements, Monday
May 8, 2017The Z-A countdown continues with S day – are you wearing stripes or silly socks? Tomorrow is R-day so wear red!
Academics
Students, there is an excellent opportunity to attend a College Application Workshop on June 4th at 9:00 AM at Buchholz High School with Mr. Robert LeVine. This will offer an in-depth explanation of the why’s, how’s, and how-to’s, along with exercises to train students how to write the most effective essays.
Attention students in grades 8 – 11,
Here is a very good opportunity to earn community service hours; Winning Reading Boost summer camp will run from June 7th through July 13th, 8 am til 1pm, Monday through Thursday at Lake Forest Elementary School. Please consider volunteering one or more hours per week. Contact Dr. Lisa Langley at langleylisa@coe.ufl.edu or Dr. Vivian Haynes at vivianhaynes11@yahoo.com to learn more.
Athletics
Congratulations to Kailya Jackson for her performance at the state track
and field meet in Sarasota.
All track members please turn your uniforms in to Coach Barrett.
Clubs
Middle School Lunch Science Club: The Environment: What are we willing to give up?
If you are interested in becoming a new member of the National Junior Honor Society please contact Dr. Cordero for an application form. The National Junior Honor Society is an organization that recognizes student excellence and serves the community. This year we raised money for cancer research and UNICEF. Students must have a 3.4 cumulative GPA. Applications are due Friday, May 19th .
To students and staff: The special full-color 132 page 10th Anniversary issue of Creeks and Currents is now on sale for $5 each from Mrs. Jacobbe in elementary, Ms. Sanchez in the front office, Ms. Johnson in art, and your English and Spanish teachers. Get yours while supplies last.
Driver’s Education
The summer driver education lists are posted in the cafeteria.
International Studies
8th Graders and High School Students,
If you are interested in traveling to China in November of 2017 and haven’t yet signed up, there is a Q and A event in the Library tonight at 6 PM. Deposits for students wishing to travel to China in November 2017 are due on Friday, May 12. If you’re interested in traveling please contact Miss Henderson (jhenderson@pky.ufl.edu) or visit the international activities page under the extracurricular tab on the website.
https://pkyonge.ufl.edu/extracurricular/international-activities/
Prom
The 2017 P.K. Yonge Prom, “The Oscars,” will be held on Saturday, May 20 from 8:00 PM until midnight at the Best Western Gateway Grand. Tickets are $45.00 and are on sale in the business office until noon on Wednesday, May 17. All students must complete a dance contract to be submitted with payment. Students you must also be off the debt list to purchase your ticket. See you there!
Seniors
SENIORS: Complete and submit your requests for final transcripts to be sent to your colleges now. Requests will be fulfilled in the order in which they are received. Remember final transcripts cannot be printed and sent until grades are finalized in Skyward. Do it now, being sure to include all pertinent information.
Words of Wisdom
Any of you ever thought about becoming a teacher? Why do you think people become teachers? Is it to get rich? . . . or famous? Probably not. Most people make the decision to teach because they care about the education of young people and they enjoy watching students learn and grow.
Last week, we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week. It was an opportunity for people in the community, parents, and students to show their appreciation to teachers. No matter the time of year it is important to take some time and let your teachers know how much you appreciate the work they do for you every day.
With something to think about, make it a great day. The choice is yours.
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