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.

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.

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.

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.

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 to date to attend. Mr. Larkin will either be in room 205W or 217W.

Yearbook Club meets today, Monday, April 16 @ 3pm in room 201C. All members please attend as all pages need to go to print this week.

All 11th grade studaents attending the Overbnight College Tour need to meet in the lounge today after school at 3pm. This meeting is mandatory.

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Anarchy – Lack of government.
When the fire alarm was pulled, there was complete anarchy in the halls.

“A quick congratulations to Alec Stoll for matching his career best with 16 strike outs versus Bronxville yesterday. Alec pitched a 7 inning 1 hitter with 16 strikeouts and helped the JV team to a 6-0 victory.”

Congratulations to the JazzFest promotion design winners:
Seung Park- for poster design
Dayla Edber- T-shirt design winner
Runner-ups Sarah Alfonso and Jack Titcomb
The winners will be recognized for their achievements at the 9th Annual JazzFest Performance on April 19 held here at SHHS in the Kusel Auditorium.

ATTENTION SENIORS IN UPWARD BOUND- PLEASE MEET AT 4:30 P.M. IN FRONT OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL THIS THURSDAY, APRIL 5TH, FOR SENIOR NIGHT OUT.

ATTENTION JUNIORS IN UPWARD BOUND ATTENDING THE COLLEGE TRIP OVER SPRING BREAK NEXT WEEK, PLEASE COME TO A MANDATORY MEETING ON THURSDAY IMMEDIATELY AFTERSCHOOL IN THE UPWARD BOUND OFFICE. IF YOU HAVE NOT SUBMITTED YOUR PERMISSION SLIP YOU MUST DO SO ASAP.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS GOING TO SPAIN TOMORROW, WE WILL BE MEET AT THE HS MAIN ENTRANCE @4:00 PM TOMORROW. YOU CAN BRING YOUR LUGGAGE TO THE SCHOOL IN THE MORNING (HS MAIN OFFICE) IF YOU ARE NOT PLANNING ON GOING HOME AFTER SCHOOL.

Attention Seniors: 54 more days until Prom. 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.

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Poignant – Painfully touching.
The Blind Side is a poignant film-even though it has a happy ending; it still leaves the viewer with a pang of sadness.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS GOING TO SPAIN TOMORROW, WE WILL BE MEET AT THE HS MAIN ENTRANCE @4:00 PM TOMORROW. YOU CAN BRING YOUR LUGGAGE TO THE SCHOOL IN THE MORNING (HS MAIN OFFICE) IF YOU ARE NOT PLANNING ON GOING HOME AFTER SCHOOL.

Good luck to Softball on their first game today! Go Hollow!

The African-American Heritage Club is having a bake sale on Thursday at 3:00pm. Come get some delicious goodies before you head out for vacation.

There will be a Model UN Club meeting TODAY at 3:05PM in room 304W. All members are expected to attend. We will discuss fundraising and upcoming conferences.

Warner Library Presents ‘Beautiful Spring Beading’ – A Program for Young Adults
Wednesday, April 9, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Expert craftsperson and owner of Beadz Inc., Melanie Rose, will help teens craft two beaded pieces, one for themselves, and the other, a gift for Mother’s Day. FREE! FOR AGES 11 AND UP. Registration is Requested. Please contact Reference at 914-631-7734.

Attention Seniors: 55 more days until Prom. 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.

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Pensive – Thoughtful in a sad manner.
Something must be troubling Marc. Normally he is very sociable but for the past few days in class he has been quiet and pensive.

Attention all 10th and 11th grade students: the College Fair will be taking place tomorrow morning in the MS Gym. 11th graders will be invited to attend from 9am – 10am. 10th graders will attend from 10am-10:45am. Please wait for the announcement before reporting to the MS Gym. See your counselor with any questions.

THE SOCIAL STUDIES HONOR SOCIETY HAS A MANDATORY MEETING FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY TODAY, MONDAY, ROOM 302N AT 3:00. WE WILL BE VOTING FOR OFFICERS FOR NEXT YEAR.

Yearbook Club meeting today, Monday April 2nd, @ 3:00 in room 201C.
PLEASE ATTEND, WE ARE IN THE HOME STRETCH!
THE FINAL DEADLINE IS THE WEEK WE GET BACK FROM SPRING BREAK.

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Sullen – Gloomy.
The gray skies and rain put everyone in a sullen mood. No one was excited for the party anymore.

Attention Seniors: 59 more days until Prom. 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.

The ESL Club’s trip to SUNY Purchase for tonight has been canceled. Any students with questions please see Mrs. Hull or Ms. McGraw.

Attention Juniors
Warner Library announces a College Essay Workshop for High School Juniors…..
Get Tricks and Tips for a Stress-Free Head Start in writing your College Essay-
Essay Coach Naomi Vladeck
Saturday, March 31, 2012, 10:30 AM – Noon at the Warner Library
The Program is FREE but Registration is Requested by calling the Warner Library at 914-631-7734.

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Elated – Extremely happy.
Annmarie was elated upon entering her house and seeing that her friends had thrown her a surprise party.

PLEASE COME AND ENJOY THE EXHIBIT BY THE SOCIAL STUDIES HONOR SOCIETY CELEBRATING HISTORY DAY. OUR THEME IS REVOLUTION, REFORM, AND REACTION. COME READ OUR POSTERS THAT ARE ON DISPLAY IN THE SENIOR LOUNGE TODAY AND TOMORROW. BE A PART OF HISTORY.

Attention Seniors: 60 more days until Prom. 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 to date to attend. Mr. Larkin will either be in room 205W or 217W.

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Delectable – Delicious.
The bake sale has irresistibly delectable treats.