Daily Announcements
Today is Wednesday, FEB 5, 2014
an “X” day.
Any 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 School
Sat. 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.
Want a Free Movie Ticket?
Celebrate Black History Month by
Playing Black History Trivia
February is Black History Month: If you’d like a
free ticket to the Fredericksburg’s movies,
answer the question on the following slide: Put
your answer in the Red, Green, and Black Box
in the main office.
Black History
“An American Story: Courage & Strength”
Black History
“An American Story: Courage & Strength”
African 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.
SADD/YOVASO
Mission Possible campaign
has 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
missions to win MORE PRIZES!!! Prizes include:
gift cards, goodie bags and candy!!!!
NO MORE PARKING PASSES
THERE 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, 2014
Did you travel over winter break?
Then, the yearbook is
interested in photos of
students who traveled
over winter break.
Bring them to W206, Mrs. Gill’s room.
It will go in the yearbook.
Time Passes…will 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
Governor’s School Application
Time for 2014 - 2015
Interested Rising 10th and 11th Graders
Pick up an application packet either at
Guidance Office or Mrs. Purnell's room, E102
Applications are due
Tuesday, February 11th to Mrs. Purnell
CELEBRATE
Congratulations SHS Girls Swim Team
Conference 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 Team
for placing 5th in the Conference!
Top Boys were:
Billy Howell, Matt Hopkins, Caleb
McAllister, and Chris Vaughan.
These team members will represent Stafford at
Regionals in Norfolk on February 14 !
GUIDANCE
University of Mary Washington
is hosting ‘Completing the FAFSA
with a Financial Aid Professional’
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.
AP EXAM Fees
Pick 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.
Class of 2014
Thursday, 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 or
are 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 University
7 - 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
Free Financial Aid (cont.)
This program is designed for college-bound highschool 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
The 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 chance
to 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 get information on open
gyms, a little about the program and
summer league.
•
Club News
CHESS CLUB
Chess club will be meeting in room
W 209 today Wednesday at 2:30!
Attn: LINK CREW
Our 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 3:00pm
At Stafford High School
All 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 11 to support
children's cancer research.
• To participate, you must purchase a
wristband for $1 from Chef Sussman in N-112
or Mrs. Garnett in room N-114.
• Bracelets and hats must be worn
together. All hats must comply with SHS
dress code. No other head coverings are
permitted.
Crazy Hat tickets will also be sold by
……Tybreshia Bratcher,
Tara Adkins,
Stephanie Rodriguez
& Kyndra Flemming,
throughout the day.
Micah Ministries Sock Tree
Key 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 if…
• You 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 won’t, 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 2012
• 45% 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!
stonem@staffordschools.net
Have a great Day Indians! 
Be Safe!