Welcome to the Daily Sting Yulee Hornets SOAR

Welcome to the Daily Sting!

Yulee Hornets SOAR… Strive for Excellence Own your Actions Achieve Success Respect Everyone

Treat everyone with respect and kindness. Period. No exceptions. ---Kiana Tom How do Hornets soar? They respect everyone!

National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 to October 15 --Recognition of the contributions of Hispanic and Latin Americans to the heritage and culture of the United States--

• Alfonso Cuarón became the first Mexican director to win an Oscar for his 2013 drama Gravity. • The filmmaker made a name for himself with dramas like A Little Princess and Y Tu Mamá También, the fantasy film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and science fiction thrillers like Children of Men. https: //www. guideposts. org/inspiration/inspiring-stories/hispanic-heritage-month-14 -inspiring-figures Alfonso Cuarón

YMS Sets the Bar High at the NE FL Fair! Thanks to Mrs. Silver, Ms. Faracca, and all the students who provided such amazing artwork! Great job!

Scholastic Book Fair has Returned! ØEveryone is invited: all teachers, staff, students, and parents! ØBook fair preview for teachers and staff only -- Monday morning 11/4 from 7: 30 – 9: 00 AM. ØStudents will have an opportunity to visit the fair with their Language Arts teacher. Monday November 4 th – Friday November 8 th ØStarting Tuesday 11/5, students may visit in the mornings and after school is dismissed. ØGo home and share the excitement with your parents! Get your Christmas shopping done early! ØWe look forward to seeing you at the fair!

Science Club/Drone Club Come Fly with Us! Are you interested in learning to fly drones? Science Club will meet every Tuesday from 3: 45 - 5: 15. The first 30 minutes of this club will be dedicated to snack and homework help time. This club will focus on fun science experiments and learning to fly drones. The drone curriculum includes basic flight terminology, drone piloting, and a set of prescribed flight challenges. All grade levels welcome! Student applications will be chosen randomly, and a wait list will be compiled from the remaining applicants.

Let’s Make Some Money!!! It’s our Fall Fundraiser. The funds from this fundraiser will help with Teacher Appreciation Week, Student Appreciation Day, and much more. Our goal is $6, 000. We Can Do It! If everyone sells something, we can make this goal!

Yearbooks are NOW on Sale! Now is the time to buy a yearbook. Until Christmas, they are only $35. Buy Now!

White Cane Safety Day October 15 Ø a symbol of blindness Ø a tool of independence White Cane Safety Day Let’s celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired.

Homecoming 2019 -20 v. Tuesday, October 15 – Homecoming game against Hilliard v. Tuesday, October 15 –Pep Rally v. Friday, October 18 -- 6 – 8 PM Homecoming Dance Pre-sale tickets ONLY-$5 Week of Oct. 9 -17 8: 30 -9: 00 AM No tickets will be sold at the door.

Start getting your costumes ready: Spirit/Dress-Up Days • Tuesday, October 15 th – NEON DAY • Wednesday, October 16 th – MEME DAY • Thursday, October 17 th – TACKY TOURIST DAY • Friday, October 18 th – CLASS COLORS DAY (6 th Gold, 7 th Green, 8 th Black) Students must adhere to dress code!

YMS Tabletop Gaming Club • Do you like to play games? Join the Gaming Club! • Meet every Thursday in room 831 right after school until 5 PM. • Make sure you have a ride home! Get a form from Mr. Sernaker.

Quidditch—Muggles Welcome! • YMS Quidditch Club meets every Tuesday. • Pick up a sports packet in the main office. Get that completed ASAP! • Meet in room 204 in the media center right after school. Come “S. O. A. R. ” with us!

Attention, Football Players: Meet in Coach Matto’s room right after school.

YMS Football Rocks! • Next game—at home against Hilliard • Tuesday @ 6 PM at the YHS field • Extinguish those Flashes, Hornets!

Suicide Prevention Should Be on Our Minds Daily. • Step 1 is #Be. The 1 To ASK. • Step 2 is #Be. The 1 To KEEP THEM SAFE. • Step 3 is #Be. The 1 To BE THERE. • Step 4 is #Be. The 1 To HELP THEM CONNECT. • Step 5 is #Be. The 1 To FOLLOW UP.

Suicide Prevention is a DAILY WATCH! Be a part of the solution. Read the poster in the cafeteria for ideas on how you can help!

• Make this a great day for everyone by following the rules. • Dress according to the code, and remember no open containers on campus.

Stay Green & Gold. Hornets Soar!