Farmingdale High School


		Today's Events 02/08/2012 DIS: All District String Concert Snow Date Auditorium @ 7:00 pm DIS: NYSSMA registration is now open. Registration deadline is Wed., Feb. 29th

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Attendance Office: 752-6618, 752-6623

We acknowledge that there are certain basic principles that shall guide the Board of Education in its actions and activities on behalf of our students and our community. The mission of the Farmingdale School District is to educate our students to become independent thinkers and problem solvers. It is our goal to empower each student to meet the challenges of tomorrow's emerging world. The District will provide a safe, nurturing environment in which individual and civic responsibility is fostered, diversity is respected, and all students are enabled to realize their full potential. To that end, we will:

ESTABLISH FARMINGDALE AS A HIGH ACHIEVING SCHOOL DISTRICT AS EVIDENCED BY HIGH LEVELS OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN ALL AREAS INCLUDING NEW YORK STATE ASSESSMENTS AND REGENTS EXAMS

Announcements for February 8, 2012

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
"A" Day

HONESTY
Being Truthful in Word and Action
Act with integrity.
Be trustworthy.
Tell the truth and adhere to the facts.
Admit wrongdoing.
Be consistently fair and sincere.
"Integrity is telling myself the truth and honesty is telling the truth to other people."
-- Spencer Johnson

REMINDER TO ALL JUNIORS: Any junior who plans on attending the prom must first attend one of the pre-prom meetings with a parent on Tuesday, February 7th or Thursday, February 9th.
Help the Ossenfort family by participating in the Outdoor Ice Skating Fundraiser on Sunday, February 12th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at Christopher Morley Park. Tickets are on sale at $20 each during lunch periods in the Commons. Tickets include 3 hours of ice skating, rental of skates and refreshments.

Farmingdale Public Schools is looking into the creation and development of a new school district website. We would appreciate if you could take a few minutes to provide us with your thoughts on what you would like to see in a new district website. Your input in this process is valuable to us.
Click here to take the survey
CONGRATULATIONS to the Boys Bowling Team on becoming Nassau County Champions. They will bowl for the New York State Section Championship in upstate NY on March 3rd. Good luck Joseph Inzirillo, Eric Kennedy, Steve Hamlin, Jonathan Smalkin, Chris Olsen, Chris Valentine, and Casey Sparaco.
The Girls Bowling Team finished a very strong 8th place in Nassau County. Way to go, Dalers!
DATE CHANGE FROM CALENDAR!!!!
The 3rd marking period will officially conclude on Thursday, March 29, 2012. Please note that this is a change from the district calendar end date of April 4, 2012.

Senior Package Sales (Class of 2012)
See Ms. Ebert in Room 131
$45 cash or checks payable to Class of 2012

Student-Faculty Competition on Thursday, March 22nd in the North Gym at 6:00 pm
$3 entrance fee (all proceeds go to charity)
Students who want to play must attend a meeting on Wednesday, February 8th after school in Room 131. $6 cash to participate.

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Take a moment to enjoy the December issue of
Farmingdale High School's Newspaper "Paper Lion" Click here

Farmingdale High School Is Proud To Announce

The Top Academic Honors For
The Class of 2012!
Valedictorian, Brian Entwistle
And
Salutatorian, Robert Brienza
Congratulations to these two outstanding students and all of the teachers, staff and administration that played a part in their
academic success!!!

Homework Helpers Schedule

Club Fundraiser Sponsored By The Olympics of the Visual Arts
(Every Thursday After School. Near The Commons.)
2 for $3

Show your school spirit! Order your Farmingdale Stadium Blanket now!
Click here for more information and the order form.

To our students:Please be considerate and respectful of our neighbors when parking your cars by obeying the parking signs. Please keep our community clean by disposing of litter in the many trash receptacles located inside and outside our building.

PTA sponsored Pizza Wednesdays after school by the Commons.
New larger $2 slices.

Are you "hungry"for a healthy snack? Fresh fruit can be purchased from the vending machine outside the gym all day and every day.

The Green and White Shop is open periods 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9, and is selling a variety of snacks, drinks, school supplies and Daler merchandise.

Tuesday, February 7, B Day

Important Dates to Remember:

, Auditorium, 7:00 pm
February 9 - Junior Prom Parent and Student Meeting, Auditorium, 7:00 pm
February 13 - Winter Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 pm
February 14 - Valentine's Day Mini-fair - Lunch periods, Commons
February 16 - Winter Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 pm
February 20 - 24 - Winter Recess, Schools Closed
March 2 - Spring Fling Dance, Commons, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
March 7 - BOE Regular Meeting, HMS, 8:00 pm
March 8 - LOTE Carnevale, Commons/Cafeteria B, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
March 9 - Chamber Concert, Lecture Hall, 7:00 pm
March 13 - PTA Meeting, 7:00 pm
March 16 & 17 - HS Drama, Auditorium, 7:00 pm
March 22 - Student/Faculty Competition, North Gym, 6:00 pm
March 22 - 11th Grade Parent College Application Workshop, Lecture Hall, 7:00 pm
March 29 - Summit Expo and Health Fair, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Students interested in participating in the Student-Faculty Competition must attend a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 8th after school in Room 131. Entrance fee to participate is $6 in cash.
Mandatory Interact Club meeting on Thursday, Feb. 9th after school in Room 274 to discuss the Mini-Fair.
The Senior Class is accepting photos for the slide show. Please drop off pictures to Mrs. Hughes' office by Wednesday, Feb. 15th.