Announcements, Wednesday
February 15, 2017Academics
The February Scholarship Letter is now available. It can be found on the Student Government and School Counseling twitter, the school website, or you can pick up a printed copy from Ms. Bryen!
Financial Aid Night will be held at P.K. Yonge tomorrow from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM in the library. The first half will consist of a presentation from the University of Florida and the second half will be an opportunity for seniors that have not yet completed their FAFSA to get help. If you are a senior and are planning on attending the workshop, please bring your charged Chromebook and any necessary documentation.
Athletics
Congratulations to the Lacrosse team on their 12-5 win against Paxton High School last night!!
Congratulations to our Softball Team on their 15-4 win against Palatka.
Cheerleaders will be selling $1.00 sno-cones on Tuesdays and Thursdays right after school at the cafeteria all spring. Please come out and support the cheerleading program!
Chromebooks
Attention Students: Chromebook Reminders
You should all be bringing a charged device to school each day. Please do not expect teachers to supply a charger for you.
Chromebooks should not be used during lunch. They should be stored in lockers away from liquids and food.
It is our expectation that cases remain on the Chromebook at all times, especially for identification purposes.
Clubs
The Creative Photography Walk has been postponed for tomorrow morning. It will be rescheduled for next week.
Creative photography Club will meet Thursday after school in Ms. Johnson’s room.
The National Junior Honor Society is participating in the annual Campaign for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Every 3 minutes someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer and every nine minutes someone dies from it. Together we can raise some money to help scientists find a cure for this type of cancer. All you have to do is donate any amount of money to the collection box in your first period class. If we reach our goal of $1 per every person at the school, the first period class that collects the most money will receive a lunch from Olive Garden! Thanks for your generosity!
Dance Marathon
Dance Marathon is hosting a dance in the gym on Saturday February 18th. Tickets will be on sale for $5.00 during Middle school & High school lunch. The dance will start at 5pm and will be ending at 11pm. Chick-fil-a and Dominos will be served. Activities include Zumba, dodgeball, Photo booth, College student auction, basketball, corn hole, and a raffle. The dance will feature theme hours including Disney hour, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s hours, and Rave Hour. All of the proceeds will be going towards UF health Shands Children’s Hospital.
Money wars will take place until Friday. The grade level who raises the highest amount of money will receive a pizza party from student government. All of the proceeds will be going towards UF health Shands Children’s hospital.
Please dress up in the following manner in preparation for the dance next weekend. Monday is “Outer Space Day,” Tuesday is “70’s day,” Wednesday is “In-the-Forrest Day,” Thursday is “Superhero Day,” and Friday is “Gator Gear/Dance Marathon Gear Day.”
We hope to see you all at Dance Marathon Saturday February 18th!
Facilities
Students: due to repairs to the light poles around the football and baseball fields, the only field access for the outdoor sports complex during or after school is through the gate at the east end of the faculty parking lot. If you are attending practices or workouts, all parking must be in the student parking lot in front of the gym. Foot access to the fields is via the road behind the gym to the lacrosse fields. Do not climb the fence to walk through the football field – the area is restricted for safety reasons due to the removal of existing light poles and installation of new ones.
Health Smart Campaign
Today’s Health Smart Reminder: Eating a healthy snack allows you to add to your intake of essential nutrients. Fruits and vegetables add vitamins A and C, both of which are important for immunity, wound healing and teeth and gums. They also offer fiber and fill your stomach for very few calories. Add low-fat cheese, yogurt or hummus to increase protein intake, which is necessary for healthy muscles, skin, cells and hair. Whole grain crackers add complex carbohydrates and additional fiber. Low-fat dairy foods increase calcium intake, a nutrient that is needed for healthy bones. A handful of nuts at snack time adds healthy fats to your diet, which protect your heart and brain.
Lunch
Students: Just a reminder during lunch, designated areas are between the bridge and K-wing. Students should not be in any other area unless there is a prearranged meeting with a teacher.
Performing Arts
The Drowsy Chaperone’s promotion code is up on Facebook. Follow the GET TICKET LINK and claim your $5 off coupon by entering BLUEWAVE for the promotion code when buying your ticket. Opening night is Friday, February 17 at 7pm. Tickets are $12 for PKY students. Buy tickets here: http://bit.ly/PKYDrowsyChaperone
Seniors
Seniors:
Last day to purchase and submit senior ads for the 2016-17 yearbook is February 28. Visit www.swiphoto.com or submit the form with a check made out to UF to Mr. Holt. For more information email Mr. Holt (mholt@pky.ufl.edu).