Daily Announcements Today is. Wednesday October 13, 2010

Daily Announcements Today is Wednesday, FEB 5, 2014an X day.

1Any Student that received a letter for an expedited retake in Biology should report to the library, today, Wednesday morning, after announcements.SHS will have Saturday SchoolSat. Feb. 8 & Sat. Feb 15. Pick up a blue form in the main office with Miss Kelsey if you would like to come.The blue form must be submitted in order to come to Saturday school.

Black HistoryAn American Story: Courage & StrengthFebruary is Black History Month: If youd like a free ticket to the Fredericksburgs movies, answer the question on the following slide: Put your answer in the Red, Green, and Black Box in the main office.Want a Free Movie Ticket?Celebrate Black History Month by Playing Black History Trivia

Black HistoryAn American Story: Courage & StrengthAfrican Americans have made contributions all over the world. Consequently, Black history is not only celebrated in America, but other countries as well. Name 2 countries (other than America) that celebrate Black History Month, and name the months as well. The drawing will be Thursday. The winner will be announced on Friday.Put answers in the box outside the main office.5SADD/YOVASO Mission Possible campaignhas kicked off! Look for our table set up in the cafeteria to take a short survey and be entered in to win a PRIZES! Also keep your eyes and ears open next week for the mystery missionsto win MORE PRIZES!!! Prizes include: gift cards,goodie bags and candy!!!! NO MORE PARKING PASSESTHERE ARE NO MORE PARKING PASSES AVAILABLE FOR THE 2ND SEMESTER!

STUDENTS WHO HAVE RENEWED THEIR PERMITS MUST HAVE THEM IN THEIR CARS BY TODAY, TUESDAY, FEB 4, 2014Did you travel over winter break?Then, the yearbook isinterested in photos ofstudents who traveledover winter break.Bring them to W206, Mrs. Gills room.It will go in the yearbook.

Time Passeswill you? According to State Guidelines, in order to receive credit for a class, you must physically be in class a certain amount of time.Miss 15 times or more, (excused or unexcused) you will not receive credit for the class.If you need to make up the time, come to Saturday School. Anyone can attend but you MUST SIGN UP!See Miss Kelsey in the Main Office for more info

Governors School ApplicationTime for 2014 - 2015

Interested Rising 10th and 11th GradersPick up an application packet either at Guidance Office or Mrs. Purnell's room, E102Applications are due Tuesday, February 11th to Mrs. Purnell

CELEBRATECongratulations SHS Girls Swim TeamConference Champions

Girls that placed in the top three for their events were:Maggie Howell, Colleen Kleveno, Lexi Osleger, Julianne Rogers, Rachel Showers, Kara Sizemore and Ryan Ulrich

Congratulations SHS Boys Swim Teamfor placing 5th in the Conference!Top Boys were:Billy Howell, Matt Hopkins, Caleb McAllister, and Chris Vaughan.

These team memberswill represent Stafford at Regionals in Norfolk on February 14 !

GUIDANCE

sessions on Saturday, 2/8 at 11:30 am, Saturday, 2/15 at 11:30 am, Thursday, 2/19 at 6:00 pm, and Thursday, 2/26 at 6:00 pm. More information and registration may be found on our website at http://adminfinance.umw.edu/financialaid/2013/10/28/free-workshop-completing-the-fafsa/ . An email reminder will be sent to registered students with parking instructions and information to be brought to the session.University of Mary Washingtonis hosting Completing the FAFSA with a Financial Aid Professional AP EXAM FeesPick up your AP Exam Order form in the Counseling Center, Governor's School, or in Mrs. Ritchey's office. Bring your order form with your payment to the AP table set up outside the front office . Mrs. Ritchey and Ms. Bliss will be collecting AP money at this table before and after school. AP Teachers will not be collecting exam fees or order forms. All AP Exam fees are due by February 28, 2014.

SENIORS17Class of 2014Thursday, FEB 6, 2014 is College Gear Day!Wear a t-shirt, or sweatshirt of the college / university/ Military Branch you will be attending in the fall.

Attention Staff:On Thursday wear , a t-short or sweat shirt of the College/ University/ Military Branch you attended orare attending.

Anxious about the college admissions process? 11th annual CGS PTO College Forum(for all college bound students, NOT just CGS students)Come to an informative, candid discussion about Selective College Admissions Thursday, March 6 , Mary Washington University7 - 8:30 p.m.

Free Financial Aid (cont.)

Learn about college admission directly from admission professionals at selective private and public institutions in the Commonwealth. Experts from the College of William and Mary, University of Richmond, University of Virginia, and University of Mary Washington will share insights into the following topics: The College Search The Selective Admissions Process The Power of the College Essay Financial Aid and Scholarships

21Free Financial Aid (cont.)This program is designed for college-bound high-school students and their parents and will be held on the Fredericksburg campus of the University of Mary Washington in George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium. Parking is available in the George Washington lot, Double Drive, and along College Avenue. Visit the UMW website for directions. No registration is required. The event is free and open to the public. Questions? Call 540/654-2000 or email admit@umw.edu.Underclassmen News

Sports News

24The count down begins to the newest sport at SHS!

In just three weeks Girls lacrosse will officially come to Stafford. Tryouts will begin on Monday, Feb. 24. Girls must have physical and forms completed in order to try out.During this week, girls lacrosse will have conditioning after-school on Tuesday and wed. Conditioning will end at 4:00.The count down begins to the newest sport at SHS!All girls are welcome, even if you did not have a chanceto do conditioning.

The count down begins to the newest sport at SHS!

On Wed. Feb. 12, Girls lacrosse will have a parent meeting at 7:00 pm in the senior side of the cafeteria. Bring your parents to hear about the sport and the tryout process!

See Miss Kelsey, Miss Martin or Mrs. Seitz for more information.

Ladies be a part of SHS history! Come and play lacrosse!

Volleyball Anyone?Any Student interested in playing volleyball next year their will be a parent/player meeting on February 20 @ 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Come meet the new coaches and getinformation on open gyms, a little about the program and summer league.

Club News

CHESS CLUBChess club will be meeting in roomW 209 today Wednesday at 2:30!

Attn: LINK CREWOur next meeting is Wednesday, February 12, 2014 on the Senior Side of the Cafeteria. This meeting is mandatory, please make necessary arrangements to be sure to attend!

Spring Craft & Vendor Show!Saturday, FEB 15th 9:00am to 3:00pmAt Stafford High SchoolAll proceeds go to the SHS Drama Dept.Come and support these talented kids!Unique Gifts, Handmade Items, Jewelry,Concessions & More!Crazy Hat Day

Leo Club is partnering with FCCLA to hold a Crazy Hat Day on Tuesday, Feb 11to support children's cancer research.

To participate, you must purchase a wristband for $1 from Chef Sussman in N-112 orMrs. Garnett in room N-114.

Bracelets and hatsmust be worn together. All hats must comply with SHS dress code. No other head coverings are permitted.

Crazy Hat tickets will also be sold byTybreshia Bratcher,Tara Adkins,Stephanie Rodriguez& Kyndra Flemming,throughout the day.

Micah Ministries Sock TreeKey Clubbers:The Micah Ministries sock tree is up on the Key Club board. Please bring in a package of men's white socks and add your name to the tree. Socks should come in by February 14th.

SADD/ SHS YOVASO

What would you do ifYou were riding with a friend and they were SPEEDING?Here are a few responses:Logan- Sit there or ask them to slow down depending on the road.

Lexi- Ask them to stop speeding, if they wont, I would ask them to let me out and call my parents.

Morgan- Tell them they are speeding, slow down you are going to get a ticket

Lizzy- Tell them how much they are over the speed limit and then tell them I see a cop.

Lillie- Cry

Did you know that in 201245% of fatal accidents involving teens was speed related?Or 46% (32) of teens killed in VIRGINIA were unrestrained?100 teens between the ages of 16-20 were involved in FATAL crashes?And out of the 100, 83 were KILLED? 72% were males Did you notice I said WERE not are?

Your MISSION POSSIBLE is Buckle UP! SLOW DOWN! 0 Tolerance

Morning & Afternoon Announcements may be turned in to Mrs. Stone in the Video Room S109B or email her!

Have a great Day Indians! Be Safe!stonem@staffordschools.net