1 Redmen Street Islip Terrace, NY 11752-2898 631-224-2100
	Principal: William Brennen

 

Daily Announcements for May 17, 2012

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English AP/Honors Placement: The writing sample will take place in Room 245 at 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, May 17 and Thursday, May 31. The schedule can be viewed here.

Fair Funding Campaign: With the Board of Education’s endorsement, the East Islip School District has initiated a fair funding email campaign directed at our representatives in state government. This campaign is intended to address the inequality in New York State aid distributed to local school districts. For complete instructions on how to participate in the email campaign, please visit the district website’s Advocate for Fair Funding page and add your voice to the call for equitable funding for East Islip and Long Island.

Football: Screenings and physicals for all boys trying out for football will be held on Tuesday, May 22 and Wednesday, May 23 at 2:05 p.m. in the nurse’s office. You must attend both days in order to be cleared. Anyone wishing to go to their own doctor should see the nurse for the required forms.

Job Fair: Good Samaritan Nursing Home will be hosting a volunteer job fair on May 23 from 2-3 or 7-8 p.m, designed to offer students a valuable learning experience as well as promote a rewarding opportunity. Please see your counselor for more information.

Junior Prom: Any junior attending the Junior Prom can stop by guidance during your free period and vote for the Class of 2013 Prom King and Queen. Ballots are on Mrs. Nunziata’s door and voting will continue through the end of the day on Friday, May 18.

Juniors: There will be a brief but very important Class of 2013 meeting on Thursday, May 17 after school in Room 243. Also, if any juniors plan to take the ACT in June, there is still time to register! The late registration deadline is this Friday, May 18 and seats are still available at EIHS. Go to act.org to register and visit the guidance department to pick up a free ACT prep book.  

Kickline: For all girls interested in trying out for kickline, tryouts are being held Thursday, May 17 in the gym right after school until 4:30 p.m. You must have had a screening and physical in order to attend. 

National Honor Society: Please check in Room 101 to confirm your mentor choice. Mentor letters are due at the meeting on Tuesday, May 22.  

National Honor Society Junior Information Night: All juniors interested in applying for the National Honor Society should note that the National Honor Society's Junior Information Night is scheduled for May 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school library. All important information and questions regarding the application process will be addressed at this very important meeting. Applications for the NHS Class of 2013 will be distributed in September to the returning senior class. Parents of juniors are encouraged to attend.

Regents Review Classes: Suffolk Community College is hosting Regents Review Classes starting May 29, in preparation for the upcoming New York State math and science Regents examinations in June. Tuition is $159 per class. Registration forms are available in guidance. If you have any questions, please contact Suffolk Community College at 631-451-4552.

Science Honor Society: Do you love science? Do you do well in your science classes? Do you enjoy spending time with others who think science is swell? If so, come check out the Science Honor Society. An informational meeting will be held on May 17 at 2:30 p.m. in Room 111. This will be the only meeting informing you of the requirements and standards to join for next year.

Seniors: All table assignments are due on Friday, May 18. There is a list of seniors outside of Room 222; please see Mrs. Kelly as soon as possible concerning prom issues. 

Social Studies AP/Honors Placement: The writing sample will take place in Room 242 at 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22. The schedule can be viewed here.

Teacher Websites: Please note that teacher websites are now accessed via the Staff Directory link at left. Names of teachers with their own site are highlighted in red; simply click on the name to access their page.