[GAMS-Bulletin] Weekly Bulletin

Fri Feb 9 16:35:45 PST 2018

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            Weekly Bulletin
Monday 2/13 - Friday 2/16                                                 Make each day your masterpiece. ~ John Wooden

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Intro:
Good Morning Green Acres!

Students: Dress up days
February 13th AVID College Shirt Day
February 14th Pink and Red Day

Students:
Heart club meeting Thursday Rm 22 at 3:30pm

Redwood:

INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED DANCE AUDITIONS: Tuesday, March 6th 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the dance room.  This audition is for incoming 8th graders and students that are not already enrolled in a Redwood dance class.  Students should wear dance attire & jazz shoes.  Bring the completed packet with you to auditions.  Students will be placed into one of the following classes:  Introduction to Dance, Intermediate Dance or Advanced Dance.  *Dance fulfills Visual and Performing Arts requirement freshmen year, students must also enroll in PE.  Dance fulfills 2nd year PE requirement sophomore year.

DANCE TEAM AUDITION INFORMATION *Dance Team (Dance Force) 8th Grade Orientation/Skills Screening Tuesday, March 6th 6:00 p.m. in the dance room.  This is for 8th graders interested in trying out for the dance team.  Students should wear dance attire & jazz shoes.  *Dance Team (Dance Force) Audition Workshop Tuesday, March 6th 6:20-8:20 p.m.  Dance Team (Dance Force) Auditions Wednesday, March 7th 5:00-8:30 p.m. This audition/workshop is for 8th - 11th grade advanced level dancers. Packets will be available Feb. 9th in Redwood Front Office.  Students should wear solid color dance attire, jazz shoes & hair secured neatly.  Students will be placed into one of the following classes:  Introduction to Dance, Intermediate Dance, Advanced Dance, or Dance Performance (Dance Team) *Dance fulfills Visual and Performing Arts requirement freshmen year, students must also enroll in PE.  Dance fulfills 2nd year PE requirement sophomore year.

INTRODUCTION TO DANCE: Students (boys and girls) are encouraged to sign up for Introduction to Dance as one of their elective options.  No audition is required to enroll in this course.  Students will learn a variety of styles including Hip Hop, jazz, ballet, and tap, modern and social dances such as the swing. (*Boys are encouraged to sign up for the 4th period Introduction to Dance) *Dance fulfills Visual and Performing Arts requirement freshmen year, students must also enroll in PE.  Dance fulfills 2nd year PE requirement sophomore year. Mrs. Michele Lapp Redwood High School Dance Department (2/9-3/7)

Sports:
7th Grade Boys & 8th Grade Girls Soccer party next Thursday Feb 15 at Adventure Park. Turn in Jersey to receive your invitation.
Tryouts for baseball, softball, and track will begin on Tuesday February 20- Thursday February 22 after school from 3:30pm-5:00pm. You must wear your PE shirt to tryouts. If you have not filled out an online eligibility form on FamilyID.com, please do so soon. If you have already signed up on FamilyID, you do not have to do it again. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Freitas.

CJSF:

CJSF club members please get your lunch and come to room 8 for a meeting during both lunches on Tuesday, January 30th! Look forward to seeing you all. Thanks, Mrs. Murphy

PTSA:

PTSA is selling Pizza on Mondays. PTSA is a group of parents, teachers, and students that work to enrich Green Acres in many ways.  We are asking for your help in supporting GAM's PTSA in the joint project with the school to provide the students with a Bottle Filling Stations with refrigerated Drinking Fountains. If interested in donating please see https://www.gofundme.com/gams-ptsa-bottle-filler-fountain

This year also marks the special 60th Anniversary of Green Acres Middle School and there will be a special celebration.

COC:
Christians on campus meeting on campus Wednesday 1st Lunch Mrs. Bailey Rm 4 and 2nd lunch Rm 43 bring a friend.

Yearbook:
Yearbooks are on sale for the low cost of $45. Cherish the memories for a lifetime, buy your yearbook now! Go to jostensyearbooks.com or see Mrs. Gibson in room 43.
Rules to follow:
Students:  School staff will check for dress code every day throughout the day.  DO NOT wear inappropriate clothing.  When in doubt about an item, see an administrator.

Charger Café:
Reimburse Meals are available to All Students at Green Acres M/S during Breakfast & Lunch!
Students, please ask your parents/guardian to put money on your account online-www.MySchoolBucks.com

*Help Wanted @ the 2nd Lunch- We need Student Workers at 2nd Lunch. Requirements- Good Attendance; Parent & Teachers permission. Please ask for Mrs. Yaeger in the cafeteria, if you are interested!

Some cafeteria tips for faster service:
a.        Memorize your student ID number and say your Full name for Breakfast and at Lunch-DO NOT SHARE IT!!
b.        Students-Please have your Money out of your backpacks, Wallets and Be Prepared with what you would like to order in the Ala Carte' Line.
c.        When you finish eating, clean up your trash and place plastic bottles & aluminum cans in green recycling containers.
d.        Students will be dismissed by tables when their trash and table are completely clean.
e.        No food will be allowed in the picnic area or anywhere on the main campus.
f.         Express line at the Murphy Center is only for combos, hot food and sandwiches. No a 'la cart!

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February Dates to Remember*:
2/12 Staff Development Day - Student Non-Attendance
2/16 Redwood High Visit 8th Grade only
2/19 President's Day No School
2/26 Spring Academic Awards Night
2/27 Spring Sports/Fundraiser Assembly

Spring forward Sunday March 11, 2am.

Thank you,
Rose De La Cruz
Secretary II/Discipline
Green Acres Middle School
Phone: 559-730-7671
Fax: 559-730-7376
Fax 2: 559-730-7918
rdelacruz01 at vusd.org<mailto:rdelacruz01 at vusd.org>

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