2. Congratulations to the 2016 -217 Student Council Officers: Chandler Gayle, President (Sr.) Chandler Gayle, President (Sr.) James Rossi, Vice-President (Sr.) James Rossi, Vice-President (Sr.) Alexandra McOsker, Jr. Vice-President (Jr.) Alexandra McOsker, Jr. Vice-President (Jr.) Fadumo Hussein, Treasurer (Soph.) Fadumo Hussein, Treasurer (Soph.) Ryan Iannazzo, Historian (Sr.) Ryan Iannazzo, Historian (Sr.) Maya Moore, Secretary (Sr.) Maya Moore, Secretary (Sr.) Ryan Scott, Asst. Secretary (Jr.) Ryan Scott, Asst. Secretary (Jr.) Brett Burcher, Reporter (Jr.) Brett Burcher, Reporter (Jr.) Dylan Eichberg, Parliamentarian (Jr.) Dylan Eichberg, Parliamentarian (Jr.)

3. HOSA Meeting TODAY Tuesday, May 10 th @ 2:20  Bring items to make thank you cards for EMS responders. for EMS responders.  See Mrs. Raines for items needed for EMS Week. needed for EMS Week.  Seniors need to see Mrs. Raines regarding senior cords. senior cords.

4. Dance tryouts begin next week ! Monday - Thursday, starting at 5pm. Any questions see Mrs. Abel in the athletic office.

5. Wednesday, May 11, 2016 is National School Nurse Day! There are more than 73,000 school nurses in the United States who make a difference in the lives of students every day. We honor our school nurse, Mrs. Sharon King for making sure our students are safe, healthy and ready to learn. Stop by the clinic and tell Mrs. King “Thank you”. The School Nurse: Better Health. Better Learning.

6. All Key Clubbers who are planning to attend the Relay for Life on May 21st need to come by Ms. Bridges room before Friday, May 13th for further information. This includes those of you who have signed up online. Seniors- please remember that this is a required activity in order to receive a graduation cord.

7. Rent-a-Senior Day is May, 27 th Seniors if you would like to participate See Mrs. Stone in room B109 ASAP!

8. The Senior Dinner Dance will be held on Friday, June 3rd from 7-10 at the Riverside. Tickets are free if you have paid your $75 dues. Tickets can be reserved at lunch on Monday, May 23rd through Wednesday, May 25th. See Mrs. Sutton in the librarywith any questions See Mrs. Sutton in the librarywith any questions

9. SENIORS! Please ….. -fill out the superlatives yellow sheet, -the green what you're doing after high school, -and the pink last will and testament -and drop them in the senior issue box -outside A235, the Smoke Signal Room the Deadline is approaching

11. “The Call of Duty Award” Nominate a teacher who has gone the extra step beyond their everyday routine to either help, encourage, or support you or a another student at SHS! Nominations may come from a parent or student. Forms may be found at the PTSA website on fusion. Forms must be turned in by May 23, 2016

12. Pink Shirts that the Girl's Lacrosse Team was wearing last week will be sold in Mrs. Middleton's room B327 starting Tuesday! starting Tuesday! They are only $10. They are only $10.

14. Forensics Interest Meeting on Monday, May 16 after school. Anyone who is interested should attend in competitive public speaking and performance can attend.

15. SHS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY GRADUATING SENIORS SCHOLARSHIPS The Stafford High School National Honor Society Scholarships granted for 2015-16 year consists of an award of $ 750 and two $250 awards to be used to further the winner’s education at any accredited college or university. The Scholarships criterion is as follows: The Scholarships criterion is as follows: Applicant must be graduating senior in the Class of 2016. Applicant must be graduating senior in the Class of 2016. Applicant has earned points to wear their NHS stole. Applicant has earned points to wear their NHS stole. The recipient shall be a person of outstanding character, leadership, service & activities, conduct, and scholarship. The recipient shall be a person of outstanding character, leadership, service & activities, conduct, and scholarship. The recipient shall have at least a 3.8 grade point average. The recipient shall have at least a 3.8 grade point average. The recipient shall respond to the essay topic in 300 words or less. The recipient shall respond to the essay topic in 300 words or less. The recipient must create a written, one page Cover Sheet/Vita The recipient must create a written, one page Cover Sheet/Vita All applications and essays must be typed and returned to Mrs. Purnell or Mrs. Thomas N O L ATER than May 18, 2016 by 2:30 P.M. Applications must be delivered in person. Faxes will not be accepted.

17. is on sale Afterschool in the School Store (Monday thru Thursday) $1.50 per slice $12 for the Whole Pie Pizza is on sale Afterschool in the School Store (Monday thru Thursday) $1.50 per slice $12 for the Whole Pie