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Thursday, November 13, 2014
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention Zumba Club: Zumba is rescheduled for next Wed., Nov. 19th in Ms. King's room. Ms. King
SINCERELY apologizes for the last minute cancellation yesterday. She hopes to see you there next week!
Attention Seniors & Parents: We need your pictures! The media team is working on the Senior Video.
We need baby pictures, elementary pictures, middle school pictures, and high school pictures. The best
pictures include other South Fayette students. You can bring in hard copies or email Mr Caprio @
mcaprio@southfayette.org. Keep an eye out for flyers posted around the school.
Attention Teen Institute Members: Two mandatory meetings have been scheduled for Tues., Nov. 18th
and Tues., Nov. 25th. Please plan on attending these meetings! If you cannot make one of the meetings,
please see Mrs. Martin in person in the guidance office. A lso, there will NOT be a meeting this Tues., Nov.
4th or next Tues., Nov. 11th.
OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention Parents and Students: “Financial Aid Night” will be held next Mon., Nov. 17th at 7:00 PM in the
High School Theatre. Parents and Students, please be sure to attend to obtain valuable college planning
information. We will also have a guest speaker, Kimberly McCurdy, from PA Higher Education Assistance
Agency (PHEAA). RSVP is not required.
Attention Parents and Students: Buy tickets now for Friday’s Semifinal football game!
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CAN PURCHASE TICKETS ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014,
FROM 7:15 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013, FROM 7:15 A.M. T0 2:00 P.M.
(EXCEPT BETWEEN 10:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. WHEN SHE WILL BE AT THE ELEMENTARY,
INTERMEDIATE AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS) AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014, UNTIL 1:00 P.M.
A REMINDER THAT NO STUDENT PASSES, SENIOR CITIZEN GOLD AND/OR GREEN CARDS, ETC.
WILL BE ACCEPTED TO ENTER THE GAME. ONLY WPIAL GOLD PASSES ARE ACCEPTED FOR
PLAYOFFS.
GAME TICKETS (PRESALE) CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES:
ADULTS
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$7.00
STUDENTS
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$5.00
GAME TICKETS PURCHASED AT THE SITE OF THE GAME WHETHER IT IS AN ADULT OR STUDENT
WILL COST $7.00. PURCHASING TICKETS AT SOUTH FAYETTE WILL INCREASE SOUTH
FAYETTE’S SHARE OF THE PLAYOFF REVENUE.
PAYMENT BY CHECK CAN BE MADE OUT TO “SOUTH FAYETTE ATHLETIC FUND”. PAYMENT CAN
ALSO BE CASH.
HORNS, RADIOS, OR OTHER NOISE MAKING DEVICES ARE NOT PERMITTED. POMPOMS ON
STICKS AND SIGNS ARE NOT ALLOWED. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS, CALL MARK KEENER AT
(412) 221-4542 EXT. 8-225# OR KATHY DEMNYAN AT EXT. 8-240#. REMINDER - PURCHASING
TICKETS AT SOUTH FAYETTE WILL INCREASE SOUTH FAYETTE’S SHARE OF THE PLAYOFF
REVENUE.
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Attention All Students: Did you enter a raffle at the SF Talent Showcase? Please check your tickets to
see if you won. The numbers for the winning ticket are 560860. If this is you, please see Mr. Mikan in room
AB219 to claim your prize.
Attention All Students: The Bridgeville Food Bank needs your help this Sat., Nov. 15th. Anyone who is
interested in volunteering at the Bridgeville food bank this Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM should see
Mrs. Martin in Guidance for more information. The Food Bank is also holding a Children’s Christmas Party.
Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer and spread some Christmas cheer? The party is on Sun.,
Dec 7th. Volunteers are needed from 12:00 to 4:30 PM. If you are interested, stop in the Guidance Office for
additional info and sign up.
Attention All Students: The Fiddler on the Roof is coming soon! Are you in the musical? There will be a
vocal rehearsal and meeting for all students interested in participating in the spring musical in the Chorus
Room, “Fiddler on the Roof, today, Nov. 13th after school until 4:15 PM.
Attention Seniors and Parents: Mr. Caprio and the Media Department are in need of senior pictures for
inclusion in the 2015 Senior Video that will be shown at the Senior Banquet. Seniors will receive a flyer in
their English classes or you can pick up one in the Student Center or Main Office. The deadline for turning
in your pictures is Fri., Nov. 21st . Any questions, please contact Mr. Caprio.
Attention all Students and Parents: The toy drive for the local South Fayette/Bridgeville Food Bank is
now accepting new toys for children ages 2 to 14. Toys will be collected through November 30 th. If you
would like to donate a toy(s), please drop off at the South Fayette Township building. If you have any
questions, please call 412-292-1342.
Attention Parents and Students: Please join SF to hear from one of the design teams from Schell
Games to learn about game design and careers in the industry. During this 1-hour long presentation, 5
video game designers will talk about the importance of academics in the preparation for a career in the
games industry. Designers will also introduce the various career paths available in the games industry and
how each career path contributes to the development of a game. You will hear from designers representing
several different areas of expertise: Design, Art, Engineering, and Production. The presentation will be
held on Thur., Nov. 20th from 7:00-8:30 PM at South Fayette Intermediate School Gymnasium.
Registration for this event is required. Please register by completing the information at this link before Nov.
14th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7P2YTSH. Shortly before the event an email confirmation will be
sent.
Attention Parents and Students: The South Fayette High School Jazz Ensemble will be performing at
Latitude 360 in Robinson this weekend! The concert is at 6:00 PM this Sun., Nov. 16 th. The ensemble will
be opening for and performing with national jazz recording guitarist, Chuck Loeb. Tickets can be purchased
at http://jazzinterventionnov2014.bpt.me
Attention All Students: The 9th Annual NEED Historical Black College Tour has been scheduled for
March 27-April 4, 2015. This Educational Tour is for sophomores and juniors and allows students to gain
firsthand knowledge about their anticipated major or field of interest. Students have the opportunity to visit
13 HBCU’s in the Eastern and Southeastern United States. Interested students should stop in the
Guidance Office for additional information.
Attention all Students: If you are interested in signing up for the Mini-THON in April, please go to Mr.
Flannery’s room to get your signup forms. All money raised from the event will go to support the Four
Diamonds Fund to fight childhood cancer. Last year we had thirty teams and over 250 students participate
and raised over $21,000, and we hope to see you at this year’s event! A reminder to all team captains that
you should be getting your team members signed up on DonorDrive as soon as possible.
Attention All Students: The 2014 Turkey Bowl Dodgeball Tournament is coming! Now is the time to sign
up. All classes will have a team - Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. For $1.00, you can put
yourself into a drawing to be chosen for your class team. For $20.00, you guarantee your spot. Sign up in
Mr. Smith’s room AB222. A team t shirt is included! Sign up before teams are full.
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Attention Students Who Signed Up to Take the ACT Practice Test: The test will be held Sat., Nov. 15th.
Please see Mr. Yerace or Mr. Flannery with any questions.
Attention Seniors: Please be sure to turn in your cap and gown order information to the Main Office.
Thank you!
Attention to Students Interested in Playing on a Winter SF Athletic Team: Official signups will begin
on Oct. 13 and end today, Nov. 12. Please sign up at the Athletic Office and see Mrs. Demnyan for the
proper forms for Winter Sports. The Winter Sports are as follows:
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Girls Varsity and JV Basketball
Boys Varsity and JV Basketball
Boys and Girls Varsity Swimming and Diving
Varsity Wrestling (Grades 9-12)
Junior High Wrestling (Gr. 9)
Boys and Girls Indoor Winter Track
*Winter Sport Season begins Mon., Nov. 17th
Attention Seniors: An updated list of scholarship opportunities are available in the Guidance Office.
Please stop by if you are interested in scholarships.
Attention All Students: Are you interested in volunteering for the township? See Mrs. Martin in the
Guidance Office for more information. The following opportunities are available: Engineering Aid, Clerical
Assistance, Community Outreach, Information Technology, Accounting Aid, Library Aid, and Public Works.
Volunteer and make a difference in the community!
Attention Seniors: Redford Photography will have your “selected” image online for purchase. The
senior image in the yearbook is free, but if you would like to purchase additional photos, please visit
sf.redfordphoto.com to place your order or call 724-743-5700. If you have any questions regarding the
yearbook/photos, please contact the Yearbook Advisor, Mrs. Nicole Marchinsky at 412-221-4542, x 511 or
via email at marchinsky@southfayette.org.
Prom Announcement: Attention all students, the following are some details regarding Prom:
• Prom will be held on Friday, May 22, 2015
• Please be aware that times have CHANGED – Promenade will now begin at 4:00 p.m. AND the Prom
will be held from 6:00-11:00 p.m. (we will not have overnight prom anymore)
• Prom will be held at the Omni William Penn Hotel downtown in the William Penn Ballroom
• Tickets will cost $100 per person and $200 per couple
• Students can begin selling Sarris candy immediately to begin earning money off of their tickets!
Students interested in selling candy should see Mrs. Shrewsbury ASAP. The person who sells the
most candy this year wins TWO FREE PROM TICKETS!
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2014-2015
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