Announcements for Thursday, Day 6

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Denote – To indicate or mark.
The student was so embarrassed after walking into the wrong bathroom. She must have missed the sign on the door denoting it as the boys’ room.

Yesterday Sleepy Hollow Softball defeated Yonkers 5 to 2. Jamie Bucci pitched the win striking out 8 while allowing only 4 hits. Jamie also had a Home Run. Vanessa Onwe had a hit an RBI and a run scored. Shaylin Best in Centerfield and Crystal Salazar at Third Base each made a tremendous defensive play.

“Attention all sophomores running in the class elections, please see Mrs. Keiser in room 306 East as soon as possible to record the video of your speech. The due date for all videos is Friday May 11th. ”

The Art Club is cancelled for today.

The African-American Heritage Club will be having a bake sale on Thursday at 3:00p.m. We have some great treats for you.

Add comment May 3, 2012

Announcements for Wednesday, Day 5

The African-American Heritage Club will be having a bake sale on Thursday at 3:00p.m. We have some great treats for you.

Attention Upward Bound students participating in community service this Sunday, May 6th- Please meet at 1 p.m. in front of the middle school.

There will be a mandatory meeting of all Foreign Language Honor Society officers on Friday at 7:30 in Senor Collado’s room. Please attend!

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Articulate – To express ideas clearly.
When I received the acceptance letter from my dream college, I didn’t know how to articulate my feelings; they were just beyond words.

On Tuesday, May 1st, the boys track team competed against Eastchester and Mamaroneck. Will Stallings had a great day. He ran 22.8 in the 200m which is a sophomore record! David Maldonado led the distance runners. He ran 5:08 in the mile and 2:21 in the 800. Mike Valentin showed some heart by running 57.0 in the 400m. Our next meet is Saturday, May 5th, at Somers HS.

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Announcements for Friday, Day 2

Attention ALL Girls in the Upward Bound program: This Saturday April 28 is the Girls Conference at the Doubletree Hotel in Tarrytown. Please be there by 9 a.m.

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Enumerate – To mention one by one.
It would be impossible to enumerate each top or pair of jeans of mine that have found their way into my sister’s closet over the years.

Attention Seniors: If you did not get measured for your Cap & Gown back in November, please see Mrs. Moricco-Lopez or Mr. Larkin to fill out the necessary paperwork ASAP. The last day to do so is May 4th.

Attention Juniors accepted into the English Honor Society. This is just a reminder that the induction ceremony is on Monday evening, April 30th in the auditorium. Please report to the auditorium at 7pm. Your attendance is expected. Please see Mrs. McChoi if you have any questions.

Add comment April 27, 2012

Announcements for Thursday, Day 1

Attention Seniors: If you did not get measured for your Cap & Gown back in November, please see Mrs. Moricco-Lopez or Mr. Larkin to fill out the necessary paperwork ASAP. The last day to do so is May 4th.

The African-American Heritage Club will meet today at 3:00 pm in Room 304E.

Yesterday Sleepy Hollow Softball lost to Dobbs Ferry 9 to 1Jen Onwe had a triple and a run scored. Jen Bucci had a double. Jamie Bucci had two hits.

Attention ALL Girls in the Upward Bound program: This Saturday April 28 is the Girls Conference at the Doubletree Hotel in Tarrytown. Please be there by 9 a.m.

Attention Juniors accepted into the English Honor Society. This is just a reminder that the induction ceremony is on Monday evening, April 30th in the auditorium. Please report to the auditorium at 7pm. Your attendance is expected. Please see Mrs. McChoi if you have any questions.

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Augment – To make greater or to increase.
Tired of having his father drive him everywhere, Jesse decided to augment his income by picking up an extra shift at the restaurant every week in order to save for his own car.

Add comment April 26, 2012

Announcements for Wednesday, Day 6

Attention Juniors accepted into the English Honor Society. This is just a reminder that the induction ceremony is on Monday evening, April 30th in the auditorium. Please report to the auditorium at 7pm. Your attendance is expected. Please see Mrs. McChoi if you have any questions.

Horsemen Defeat Ardsley 14 – 3
The Varsity Boys Lacrosse team improved their record to three and four, with a 14 – 3 victory over Ardsley. The potent offense featured NINE different players contribute to the scoring.
Jake Warren led all scorers with three goals and one assist. Steven Bencosme tallied four points as well with two goals and two assists. Goal-keeper, Alex Laub led the stingy defense with nine saves.
The Horsemen look to even their record when they host Edgemont today at 4:30pm.

Congratulations to Senior Alexia Boumis on being the 2012 winner of the Westchester County Officials Swimming $500 scholarship award. Alexia has been a varsity swimmer and Captain of the SHEDI team for over 5 years. Within her swimming career, she has been a Divisional and Sectional qualifier and finalist, as well as a New York State qualifier in the 400 and 200 free relays in 2010 and 2011. Alexia not only excels in the pool, but academically as well. She constantly pushes herself in the classroom, taking AP and other challenging courses as well as remaining on of the top students in her 2012 graduating class. She is a model athlete and swimmer and on behalf of the SHEDI swim team we would like to congratulate her on winning this prestigious award.
Jean- Any chance we can post this on the web? I have a picture I can send you too…

Attention ALL Girls in the Upward Bound program: This Saturday April 28 is the Girls Conference at the Doubletree Hotel in Tarrytown. Please be there by 9 a.m.

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Extrapolate – To estimate or conclude based on current evidence.
Since my cheese doodles are gone and your hands and face are stained orange, I am going to extrapolate that you ate them while I was in the bathroom.

Add comment April 25, 2012

Announcements for Tuesday, Day 5

ALL JV AND V FOOTBALL PLAYERS ARE TO BE AT THE HIGH SCHOOL SATURDAY APRIL 28 AT 8:30 AM TO WASH CARS FOR THE SH FOOTBALL BOOSTERS CAR WASH

The Latin American Student Organization will have a meeting today in room 312west right after 8th period all members should attend.

Sleepy Hollow Softball beat Ardsley 12 to 8 yesterday. Jamie Bucci had three hits 3 Runs scored and two RBI’s. Shaylin Best had two hits 2 runs and two RBI’s. Jenny Bucci had two hits including a triple two runs scored and an RBI. Jen Onwe had two hits and two RBI’s

The Southern Westchester College Fair will be held on Monday, April 30th from 6:30pm – 9:00pm at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Representatives from more than 300 two-year and four-year colleges will be available to meet with students and their families. See your counselor for more information on this event.

Attention all 9th grade students going on the trip to Caramoor tomorrow: You will be back for 7th period, so you must be prepared to take your Math Test if you have Ms. O’Brien.

There will be Freshman Class Council meeting this Thursday after school in Mrs. Rosen’s Room at 3PM.
Freshmen if you are planning on running for class office next year, you must submit your candidacy in writing by this Friday. For more information, please contact Mr. Erenberg or Mrs. Rosen.

There will be a SPEAR meeting today afterschool in Ms. Peltier’s room

This Wednesday, April 25th, is the last Pioneer HOME game of the year!! Please come out and show your support for this incredible team who are still undefeated in all three sports they have trained and competed in this year! Your support means so much to these athletes!! Hope to see you there!!

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Aggregate – Sum or total.
I added up all of the hours I spend a week playing BlackOps and the aggregate shocked me. I should probably use some of that time to study or exercise.

Add comment April 24, 2012

Announcements for Monday, Day 4

The Hoofprints newspaper club will meet today, Monday April 23 @ 3:00 in room 201C. All members please attend as we will be discussing the process of choosing new editors for the 2012-13 school year.

There will be a Model UN Club meeting on Tuesday, April 24 at 3:05 PM in room 304W. All members are expected to attend.

Our Varsity Softball team beat Irvington on Friday 16 to 0. Jamie Bucci pitched the win she also had 3 hits 4 runs scored and an RBI. Her sister Jenny Bucci had two hits a Home Run and a Triple, 4 runs scored and an RBI. Shaylin Best had two hits, two runs scored and 4 RBI’s. Vanessa Onwe had two hits, a run scored and 3 RBI’s. Sarah McCarthy in her first varsity game had a triple and two runs scored.

On Thursday, April 19th, the Sleepy Hollow Pioneer Basketball team defeated Fox Lane/Ardsley with a final score of 27-17. It was one of tightest games of the season, but the players came together with GREAT passing from Bryan Cabreja and GREAT defense from Carlos Reyes Rojas – scoring for the team was Manny Rodriguez, Molly Leavey, and Andrew Kozak with 2 each, Brandon Cooper with 10 points (this includes 2, 3 point shots) and our high scorer of the game…Brenda Alfaro with a whopping 11 points, including a 3 pointer from downtown at the end of the game!
Our next game (and this is our very last home game for the year) will be Wednesday, 4/25/12 – please come out and support this amazing team (and we always cheer for our opponents too!) – we even provide fan gear!

Attention all SHADE intern: If you have not turned in your permission slip for the Youth Conference this Sunday, please do so ASAP to Mrs. Kaczmarek. If you need a permission slip, see Mrs. K. We will meet at the JCC at 10:00 Sunday morning. You must turn in your permission slip if you want to go.

This Wednesday, April 25th, is the las Pioneer HOME game of the year!! Please come out and show your support for this incredible team who are still undefeated in all three sports they have trained and competed in this year! Your support means so much to these athletes!! Hope to see you there!!

ATTENTION SENIORS;
THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS THAT ARE STILL AVAILABLE. PLEASE COME TO GUIDANCE AND PICK UP AN APPLICATION. THE DEADLINES ARE FAST APPROACHING.

Add comment April 23, 2012

Announcements for Friday, Day 3

On behalf of the Sleepy Hollow Music Department: We would like to congratulate Mr. Sprague and the Jazz Band for placing 2nd in the Jazz Festival! Your hard work and dedication goes above and beyond! Congratulations Again!

ATTENTION SENIORS;
THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS THAT ARE STILL AVAILABLE. PLEASE COME TO GUIDANCE AND PICK UP AN APPLICATION. THE DEADLINES ARE FAST APPROACHING.

Yesterday Sleepy Hollow Softball lost to Yonkers 7 to 6 in 8 innings.
Jess Campbell had 3 hits – 3 RBI’s. Megan Maher had a hit and 2 RBI’s and Jen Onwe had a hit and 3 Runs scored.
Today at 4:30 we play Irvington at Home.

The ESL Club is having Sports Night on Friday, May 4 from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Middle School gym. The cost of $4.00 includes a chance to play volleyball, indoor soccer and basketball, followed by pizza and soda. The activity is open to all middle school and high school students.

“Attention High School Orchestra students: there is a very important night rehearsal THIS MONDAY NIGHT (April 23rd) at 7:00 PM. Please make every effort to be at the orchestra rehearsal this Monday night.

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Suffrage – The right to vote NOT TO BE CONFUSED with suffering .
In many countries, women’s suffrage is still being fought for, so young American women shouldn’t take the right to vote for granted.

Add comment April 20, 2012

Announcements for Thursday, Day 2

Today LASO will be having a meeting in room 312 west at the end of 8th period. All members should attend.

Congratulations to JV Softball on their first of many wins this season. Christine Griege pitched for the win.

The African-American Heritage Club will meet on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. in Room 303 East.

Attention students: Upward Bound office will be closed today.

“Attention High School Orchestra students: there is a very important night rehearsal THIS MONDAY NIGHT (April 23rd) at 7:00 PM. Please make every effort to be at the orchestra rehearsal this Monday night.

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Oppression- To exercise power in a cruel manner.
Organizations such as the Peace Corps and Amnesty International are made up of everyday citizen whose goals are to fight oppression of the world’s weak and poor.

Just a reminder for juniors taking the evening SAT Prep course. Well will be meeting next week on Tuesday, April 24, and not Wednesday, April 25th. This is our final session for the Spring. Any questions see Mr. Choi or Mrs. McChoi.

English Honor Society Officers: There will be a brief meeting on Tuesday, April 24th at 3:05 of Mrs. McChoi’s room, 311 West. We need to meet quickly to discuss the April 20th induction ceremony.

Attention Juniors accepted into the English Honor Society. This is just a reminder that the induction ceremony is on Monday evening, April 30th in the auditorium. Please report to the auditorium at 7pm. Your attendance is expected. Please see Mrs. McChoi if you have any questions.

Add comment April 19, 2012

Announcements for Tuesday, Day 6

Attention all SHADE members: The SHADE after school program is cancelled for today. We will meet again next week.

Attention Seniors: The last day to submit your payment for the Prom is April 27th. That’s next Friday. Please submit your $90 payment only to Mr. Larkin before or after school ASAP to reserve your spot. You must have your dues up to date to attend. Mr. Larkin will either be in room 205W or 217W.

Sleepy Hollow Softball lost to Nanuet 14 to 3 yesterday. Vanessa Onwe had two extra base hits a double and a triple and three RBI’s. Jess Campbell had a double and two runs scored. We open up our league schedule this Thursday at home vs Yonkers. Varsity Softball Coach-Tony Milewski

THE Warner Library and the Junior League will host a FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM FOR TEENS @ The Warner Library titled:
Show Me the MONEY
‘How to Make Cents of Economics’ w/ noted Author and Money Expert ALVIN HALL
Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30 PM
ALVIN HALL is a famous author, money expert, and TV personality, especially in England where he’s created and appeared on numerous TV shows. He’ll expound on the basic economic principles to help students understand the importance of developing good money management skills. Refreshments will be provided after the program. This workshop is FREE for young adults, but REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED AT 914-631-7734.

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Regime – A system of government or rule.
North Korea is one of the five communist regimes that currently exist in the world.

Add comment April 17, 2012