Sleepy Hollow High School

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

Attention students: Are you in need of community service hours? Do you like math? Do you like working with kids? See Mrs. Walsh in the math office to volunteer to help out at March Math Madness- a 5 week program that will take place on Saturdays in March at WI. The program will meet from 8:45-12 each Saturday. Students will play games that help them prepare for their state tests in April, and the administrators have requested some high school volunteers. You can volunteer for any or all Saturdays- whatever you can do would be great.

Attention Film Club
Our next meeting will be this Wednesday, January 11th right after school in room 515A. New members are always welcome.

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Aficionado: A devoted fan or enthusiast.
Libby is a huge Aventura aficionado-she has posters all over her room and has seen them five times in concert.

There will be a short Model UN meeting on Tuesday at 3:05 PM in room 304W to discuss the February Conference at UN headquarters.

There will be a brief meeting in Mr. Spirelli’s room for all baseball players attending PRO SWING workouts.

Attention students: Are you in need of community service hours? Do you like math? Do you like working with kids? See Mrs. Walsh in the math office to volunteer to help out at March Math Madness- a 5 week program that will take place on Saturdays in March at WI. The program will meet from 8:45-12 each Saturday. Students will play games that help them prepare for their state tests in April, and the administrators have requested some high school volunteers. You can volunteer for any or all Saturdays- whatever you can do would be great.

The executive council for the freshman class will be meeting Tuesday at 3PM in room 301N.

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Embargo: To prevent trade or commerce.
Maybe one day the US embargo with Cuba will end, but for now the buying and selling of goods to and from the island is illegal.

Attention students: Are you in need of community service hours? Do you like math? Do you like working with kids? See Mrs. Walsh in the math office to volunteer to help out at March Math Madness- a 5 week program that will take place on Saturdays in March at WI. The program will meet from 8:45-12 each Saturday. Students will play games that help them prepare for their state tests in April, and the administrators have requested some high school volunteers. You can volunteer for any or all Saturdays- whatever you can do would be great.

On Friday, January 6th, the boys track team competed in the Rockland Invitational at Rockland Community College. The 4 x 200m team consisting of Dom Onwe, Will Stallings, Darien James and Mike Valentin ran 1:40. Dom Onwe also competed in the 55m dash running 6.9 seconds. Our next meet is this Sunday, January 15th, at the Armory.

Attention Math Team: There is a meet today after school. See Mr. Larkin for details.

There is a Yearbook Club meeting today, Monday 1/9 @ 3:00 in room 201C.
All members please attend. We will be taking the photo for the yearbook today.

The executive council for the freshman class will be meeting Tuesday at 3PM in room 301N.

Attention Math Team: There is a meet on Monday January 9th at 3:00PM. Please see Mr. Larkin in room 205 W after school for more details. That’s a Math Team Meet on Monday January 11th after school.

Attention all students going to Spain this year – We are having a 10 minutes Emergency Meeting today, Monday, 1/9/12. Room 301E. Time: 3:00PM
You are all expected to be there. Thanks, Sr. Collado.

Attention Film Club
Our next meeting will be this Wednesday, January 11th right after school in room 515A. New members are always welcome.

Mock Trial will be at 3:15 today. We will go until 4:30pm.

Attention English Honor Society Members: There will be a meeting on Monday, January 9th at 3pm in Room 311 West. Attendance is expected. Any questions, see Mrs. McChoi.

There will be a JV & Varsity Baseball on Thursday, 1/5, after school in Mr. Spirelli’s room.

On Wednesday, January 4th, the boys track team competed in the Dendy Invitational. Danny Elia placed 5th in the high jump. Darien James led the way for the sprinters running 25.7 in the 200. Christian Zhinin led the distance crew with a 2:16 800m run. Our next meet is Friday, January 6th at Rockland Community College.

Attention all Boys Lacrosse Players:
Our next indoor winter workout will be this Saturday, January 7th at 10:30am in the Middle School Gym.

All members of the African-American Heritage Club are to report to the auditorium immediately after school today to take club photos. Groups are being photographed in alphabetical order so please be on time.

ATTENTION students in Upward Bound. Midterm review will be held this Saturday at Mercy College. Please meet at the Tarrytown train station at 9:00 a.m.

Attention members of Clubs and Honor Societies: Club photos will be tomorrow at 3:00PM in the auditorium. Honor Societies will go first and then Clubs in alpha order.

Art Club will be cancelled this week due to club photos. All members report to the auditorium at 3:00PM for photos.

Reminder to all members of the Foreign Language Honor Society, tomorrow immediately after school in the auditorium, we will be taking a photo for the yearbook.

There is a Yearbook Club meeting today, 1/4 @ 3:00 in room 201C.

GSA will meet Wednesday, 1/4, in Room 202C at 3:05PM. All members please attend.

National Honor Society yearbook picture will be taken on Thursday, 1/5 in the auditorium at 3PM. Be there!

There is a Boys’ Basketball game at home at 4:30PM today against Eastchester.
There is a Hockey game at 7:45PM tonight at the Palisades Mall Rink.

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Cliché: Overused expression or idea
Tara rolls her eyes every time her mother uses the cliché, “that’s the way the cookie crumbles.”

Just a reminder that today will be the first rehearsal for the musical “Grease” in room 515A at 3:15. Attendance is mandatory!

There is a Yearbook Club meeting today @ 3:00 in room 201C.

National Honor Society yearbook picture will be taken on Thursday, 1/5 in the auditorium at 3PM. Be there!

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Elite: A group of superior individuals.
The Justice League is an elite force that keeps the world safe from villains.

SHADE will not meet today after school. We will resume next week.

Anyone interested in Driver’s Ed for the spring, see Mrs. Newton in guidance.

GSA will meet Wednesday in Room 202C at 3:05PM. All members please attend.

Art Club will meet on Thursday in Room 202C at 3:05PM

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Witless: To lack common sense or understanding.
Our new puppy is so witless that she is barely trainable.

In one of the most incredible performances in Sleepy Hollow girl’s basketball history, Jamie Bucci scored 40 points in our victory on 12/22/11 at Eastchester High School. The final score was 67 – 55. Along with her 40 points, Jamie added 6 rebounds & 5 assists. Her shooting included 11-19 from the field and 15 of 16 from the free throw line. Also contributing in the win was Daniella Carissimo with 9 points and 14 rebounds, Grace Carr with 11 points and 5 rebounds & Rebecca Leeper with some great defensive pressure off the bench. We enter the Holiday break with a record of 5-3 and 4-1 in league play. Our next contest is on 1/4/12 at Riverside HS at 4:45.

Anyone who did not receive their candy grams can pick them up today in 317W.

ATTENTION SENIORS: YEARBOOK QUOTE ALERT!
Please stop by Ms. Langstons’ room, 201C, this week to confirm that she has received you quote for the yearbook.
This is the last check point, as this section is going to press next week.

There will be a Yearbook Club meeting today, 12/21, in room 201C from 3:00-4:00PM.

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Ludicrous: Foolish
Steve landed himself in detention after a ludicrous and easily detected attempt to forge his mother’s signature on a late note.

ATTENTION SENIORS: YEARBOOK QUOTE ALERT!
Please stop by Ms. Langstons’ room, 201C, this week to confirm that she has received you quote for the yearbook.
This is the last check point, as this section is going to press next week.

Warner Library calls all Gaming teens to Deck our Halls this Thursday Night, Dec. 22nd, beginning at 5:30 PM for a Teen Video Game Party.

Kick off your Holidays playing Super Smash Brothers Brawl and dancing to the Michael Jackson Experience. Bring your friends to play or just enjoy the party. The event is FREE with snacks included.

ATTENTION SENIORS: YEARBOOK QUOTE ALERT!
Please stop by Ms. Langstons’ room, 201C, this week to confirm that she has received you quote for the yearbook.
This is the last check point, as this section is going to press next week.

Warner Library calls all Gaming teens to Deck our Halls this Thursday Night, Dec. 22nd, beginning at 5:30 PM for a Teen Video Game Party.

Kick off your Holidays playing Super Smash Brothers Brawl and dancing to the Michael Jackson Experience. Bring your friends to play or just enjoy the party. The event is FREE with snacks included.

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Buffoon: Someone who behaves stupidly
Stop acting like a buffoon, you’re embarrassing me!

There is a Yearbook Club meeting today, Monday 12/19, in room 201C @ 3:00PM.

Attention all Hoofprints members, there will be a meeting in Ms. Langston’s room today at 3:05 pm. Be there, and bring your friends!

On Friday, December 16th, Katherine Doyle competed in the Jim Mitchell Invitational. She ran a personal best in the 1000m running 3:16. She also placed 7th overall in a very competitive race.

The Vocabulary Word for Today is: Asinine: Extremely stupid or foolish
“That was one of the most asinine statements I have ever heard,” Mr. Giordano chuckled at his seniors, “and in my years here, I have heard a lot!”