Sleepy Hollow High School http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs Daily Announcements Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:19:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://tufsdblogs.org/?v=3.4.1 Announcements for Monday, Day 5 http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/06/10/announcements-for-monday-day-5-23/ http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/06/10/announcements-for-monday-day-5-23/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:19:47 +0000 mlorador http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/?p=2195 Continue reading →]]> Any athlete interested in joining cross country next season, please see Mr. Gersfeld ASAP. Mr. Gersfeld needs your email address to send you important information about the season.

Congratulations to Taylor McClung. Taylor participated in the Sleepy Hollow triathlon. She did the swim portion and had the fastest time in the competition. Her relay team placed 2nd. Nice job Taylor.

]]> http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/06/10/announcements-for-monday-day-5-23/feed/ 0 Announcements for Thursday, Day 3 http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/06/06/announcements-for-thursday-day-3-16/ http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/06/06/announcements-for-thursday-day-3-16/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:03:35 +0000 mlorador http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/?p=2192 Continue reading →]]> The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Ameliorate – To make better; improve.
The Midwest desperately needs government aid to ameliorate the effects of the recent tornados.

Wanted! Used SAT and ACT review books! Please donate your gently used review books to those who need them. Boxes are in the lobby outside the main office.

“The ESL club is planning a swimming trip to the YMCA of Tarrytown. The trip is Sunday, June 9 from 6 to 7:30 pm, and the cost is $5. If you would like to attend please see Mrs. Hull in the high school or Ms. McGraw in the middle school for a permission slip.”

Attention all track participants: Uniforms are due to Mrs. Hickey as soon as possible – please bring them to room 209W or place them labeled in her mailbox.

]]> http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/06/06/announcements-for-thursday-day-3-16/feed/ 0 Announcements for Tuesday, Day 1 http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/06/04/announcements-for-tuesday-day-1-18/ http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/06/04/announcements-for-tuesday-day-1-18/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:56:13 +0000 mlorador http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/?p=2187 Continue reading →]]> The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Formidable – Arousing fear or dread.
Before we all can enjoy summer, we have the formidable task of final exams.

Students in Upward Bound: If you have not picked up your Banquet tickets please do so on Friday, June 7th! Also, final exam review (subjects being reviewed can be found on the UB office door) will be held on Saturday, June 8th at Mercy College. Please meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Tarrytown train station- breakfast will be provided.

This week the football staff will be meeting with both Varsity and JV football players (currently in grades 8-11) after school for mini spring practices as well as physicals on Wednesday.
We have instructed our players to seek out any extra help/review and or to do work immediately following school. We are encouraging them to attend any and all review classes for their upcoming tests. Our practices will not start until 4:30pm. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.
Thank you for your help!
Sleepy Hollow Football Staff

Tarry Hall Care Center “Senior Prom” tomorrow, Tuesday 6:00 – 8:00 – Volunteer and bring smiles to those who need encouragement. See Mrs. McChoi or Mrs. Randazzo for details . . . about community service hours.

]]> http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/06/04/announcements-for-tuesday-day-1-18/feed/ 0 Announcements for Monday, Day 6 http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/06/03/announcements-for-monday-day-6-5/ http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/06/03/announcements-for-monday-day-6-5/#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:54:18 +0000 mlorador http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/?p=2184 Continue reading →]]> The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Visionary – A person with original ideas about the future.
Martin Luther King, Jr., a true visionary, worked hard for social reform.

Seniors –
Mrs. Kaplan must have your tables for prom today!

Congratulations to SUPERSTAR, Gabrielle Maldonado, for winning the 400 meters at the section State Qualifier. Gabbi broke the school record, received a personal record and is off to the NYS Track & Field meet this Friday and Sat. Gabbi is ranked top 5 for the entire state of NY for the 400 meters. Good Luck, Gabbi!!!

DY 13 IS NOW AVAILABLE
Remember how you looked forward to Friday mornings to see the Digital News?
Now you can view all the fun videos and much more anytime you want to.
Purchase DY 13 for just $5. See Ms. Langston in 320W.

Seniors- Feeling Nostalgic about your past 4 years @ the Hollow?
You can buy a “bundle of memories”- DY 10, DY 11 & DY 12- to complete your set of four years of Digital Yearbooks.
Only $10 for all three. See Ms. Langston in 320W to purchase.

]]> http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/06/03/announcements-for-monday-day-6-5/feed/ 0 Announcements for Thursday, Day 4 http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/05/30/announcements-for-thursday-day-4-19/ http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/05/30/announcements-for-thursday-day-4-19/#comments Thu, 30 May 2013 15:57:46 +0000 mlorador http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/?p=2181 Continue reading →]]> The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Homogeneous – Made up of similar parts.
Many cities and countries in the world have become less homogenous in the past few decades thanks to cultural diffusion and globalization.

There is a LASO meeting today in room 312W right after 8th period.

The freshman class officer results are in:
A big Congratulations to Emily Thayer our new Freshmen Class President
Harry Bogusz our Vice President, Zoe Kaplan our Treasurer and a big Congratulations to Mayley Vasquez our new Freshmen Class Secretary.

Congratulations to new junior class officers:
President – Sonya Smith
Vice President – Jason Cai
Secretary – Madi Bernstein
Treasurer – Liz Sobolik

]]> http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/05/30/announcements-for-thursday-day-4-19/feed/ 0 Announcements for Tuesday, Day 2 http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/05/28/announcements-for-tuesday-day-2-21/ http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/05/28/announcements-for-tuesday-day-2-21/#comments Tue, 28 May 2013 14:46:22 +0000 mlorador http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/?p=2178 Continue reading →]]> The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Immutable – Unable to be changed.
The tattoo of Winnie the Pooh on my leg seemed like a good idea at first, but now realizing that it is immutable and I may be stuck with the yellow bear for my entire life, I regret my decision.

Congratulations to the boys and girls track teams. They competed in the Sectional Championships. Gabbi Maldonado doubled up by winning the 200 and 400 meter dashes. Danny Elia had a breakout meet by winning the 110m High Hurdles and placing second in the 400m intermediate hurdles. Will Stallings placed 2nd in the 200m and the 4×100 meter relay team placed 3rd overall. Our next meet is Friday at White Plains High School.

ATTENTION STUDENTS IN UPWARD BOUND: Please stop by the UB office Tuesday, May 28 or Thursday, May 30 to pick up your Banquet tickets.

Prom money due this week – hurry and get your tickets from Mrs. Bonitatibus or Mrs. Kaplan!

]]> http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/05/28/announcements-for-tuesday-day-2-21/feed/ 0 Announcements for Friday, Day 1 http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/05/24/announcements-for-friday-day-1-3/ http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/05/24/announcements-for-friday-day-1-3/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 16:18:19 +0000 mlorador http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/?p=2175 Continue reading →]]> The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Redundant – Extra or unnecessary.
After removing all redundant phrases from my paper during a final editing session, my thesis was clear and the writing flowed much better.

Attention all students:
Want to win a prom tickets?? Enter our prom raffle!! Raffle tickets cost $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.
The Drawing will be held on Friday, May 31 at 12:00 in the Student Lounge.
See Mrs. B. in Guidance to purchase your rattle tickets.
Hurry they’re going fast!!

Anyone interested in joining cross country for next year, please see Mr. Gersfeld ASAP.

]]> http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/05/24/announcements-for-friday-day-1-3/feed/ 0 Announcements for Thursday, Day 6 http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/05/23/announcements-for-thursday-day-6-22/ http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/05/23/announcements-for-thursday-day-6-22/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 16:20:20 +0000 mlorador http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/?p=2172 Continue reading →]]> The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Denote – To indicate or mark.
The student was so embarrassed after waling into the wrong bathroom. She must have missed the sign on the door denoting it as the boys’ room.

“The High School Spring Orchestra Concert is this Wednesday, May 29th at 7:30 PM. The Orchestra will play pieces by Beethoven, Mozart, and several comtemporary composers as well. Everyone is invited to come for an evening of class and style!”e an Upstander. Support causes that bring clean water to third world countries. More than 3.4 million people die each year from water, sanitation, and hygiene-related causes. Nearly all deaths, 99%, occur in the developing world.

“The High School Spring Orchestra Concert is this Wednesday, May 29th at 7:30 PM. The Orchestra will play pieces by Beethoven, Mozart, and several comtemporary composers as well. Everyone is invited to come for an evening of class and style!”

The DVD’s for The Wiz have arrived! The following students should see Mr. Sprague in the band room to pick up their copy…

Colin Atkinson, Gabby Friedman, Clare Johnson, Abbey Titcomb, Allie D, Griffin Gebler, Zoe Kaplan, Paloma Gratereaux, Francis, Julia Rennert, Louise Aulagner, Annie Warren

]]> http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/05/23/announcements-for-thursday-day-6-22/feed/ 0 Announcements for Wednesday, Day 5 http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/05/22/announcements-for-wednesday-day-5-27/ http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/05/22/announcements-for-wednesday-day-5-27/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 15:53:24 +0000 mlorador http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/?p=2169 Continue reading →]]> The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Resolution – To resolve or end a conflict.
UN negotiators are working tirelessly for a swift resolution of the crisis.

Attention Seniors
Prom money due next week – hurry and get your tickets from Mrs. Bonititabus or Mrs. Kaplan.

Upstanders are people who do not just stand by when they see injustice. They act to try to “level the playing field”. Next time you use your cell phone, remember that globally, there are more mobile phones than toilets. All children need clean water. Let’s do something about it.

Attention all students:
Want to win a prom tickets?? Enter our prom raffle!! Raffle tickets cost $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.
The Drawing will be held on Friday, May 31 at 12:00 in the Student Lounge.
See Mrs. B. in Guidance to purchase your rattle tickets.
Hurry they’re going fast!!

The African-American Heritage Club will meet on Thursday at 3:05 pm in Room 304E.

]]> http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/05/22/announcements-for-wednesday-day-5-27/feed/ 0 Announcements for Tuesday, Day 4 http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/05/21/announcements-for-tuesday-day-4-19/ http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/2013/05/21/announcements-for-tuesday-day-4-19/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 16:15:36 +0000 mlorador http://tufsdblogs.org/shhs/?p=2166 Continue reading →]]> The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Rhetoric – Writing and speaking effectively and persuasively.
My guidance counselor suggested I take a course in rhetoric to help me get over my fear of public speaking.

In support of Upstanders Week and the focus on the need for clean water for everyone, consider the following: An American taking a five-minute shower uses more water than the average person living in a slum in a developing country uses for an entire day.

Congratulations to Jack Bender for making it to the final round of the Sectional Golf Tournament. Playing from the tips at Metropolis Country Club, Jack shot a 78. He is currently tied for ninth place. The field which consisted of the best 54 high school golfers in our Section was narrowed to 30. Jack will play on Wednesday at Fenway Country Club with the hope of making it to the State Championship.

Sleepy Hollow, ranked #2 in Class A, will be playing their first home game on Wednesday at 4:00pm in the first round of the Section 1 Baseball Tournament, vs. the winner of Nanuet/Riverside.

Fall 2013 Varsity Football Cheerleading tryouts on Tuesday , May 21, Wednesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 23 4:00pm sharp near the HS gym – Dressed in gym attire (sneakers are a must) if you have questions contact coach Cindy Cuevas at Tamia1117@aol.com

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