[GWHS-Bulletin] 10.24.17 bulletin

[Cabasa, Nora]

GOLDEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL
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Daily Bulletin - Volume 39; Issue 52
Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Parents and Students:
Seniors: For those of you who were unable to place your order here on campus for your cap and gown, h
ere are some other options: 1) Order on line at Jostens.com 2) Call 1(800) JOSTENS 3) Mail order or visit 1222 W. Murray Ave., Visalia, Ca 93291. If you have any questions please feel free to call Jostens directly at (559) 627-4375.

The Golden West Orchestra would like to invite you to the annual combined high school orchestra concert. This concert has been going on for at least 21 years and continues to be a growing tradition. The concert has both intermediate and advanced orchestras from all four high schools. Each year seniors may audition to play a solo with the chamber orchestra and this year our very own Ashlie Dixon will be performing "Vocalise" by Rachmoninoff.
The details are as follow:

Location: L.J. Williams
Date: Thursday, October 26th
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Price: $7 tickets can be bought through me or at the door. If you are interested in tickets please reply to this email.

GW Decals are available to order through the PTA. Pick up an order form in the front office. What a great way to show your Blazer Pride!


Miss Tulare County Scholarship Pageant  Will be holding their Mandatory Meet & Greet this Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 6:00 p.m. at the Visalia Lamp Liter Inn.  4 Crowns, 4 titles, $25,000 in cash & Scholarships, gifts from the community, and more. For more information please contact Juann Smith - Executive Director phone (559) 303-9687 or email:  misstularecountypageant at gmail.com<mailto:misstularecountypageant at gmail.com>  For application and Scholarship detail link see the Golden West Scholarship website.

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS AND STUDENTS: Students are not allowed to walk through the Visalia Adult School Parking Lot or Campus. Parents please do not pick up students at the Visalia Adult School. Students may be sited for trespassing or loitering.

Athletics:

ATTENTION ALL GIRLS: Girls Basketball tryouts begin on Monday the 30th at 6 in the mini gym.  Be there appropriately attired and cleared to tryout.  If you have any questions come by FS -3.


Boys Soccer: Tryouts for the boys JV and Varsity soccer teams will begin on Monday, October 30th at 3:30 pm at the practice field.  Any athlete currently in a fall sport will be able to tryout after their season has ended.  If you have any questions see Coach McCaw in E-2
GIRLS SOCCER: Practices have started. If you are not in a fall sport, you should be kicking with us. Mon-Thurs 5pm. Stay informed with Remind: @gwgirlss.
All those interested in trying out for the Wrestling Team: Our 2017-2018 Season is here Starting Monday 10/30/17. For all those that our participating in a fall sport, you can come out when you sport has completed its season. You must be cleared to participate. Last week to come out for the Wrestling team is the week of 11/20/17. For a copy of practice schedule see Coach Morse or Coach Robbie.  If you have any questions, Contact Coach Sanchez @ (209)613-4856.
Counseling Dept.:
AP students and parents: Please refer to the AP documents (http://www.vusd.org/webpages/gwhscounseling/ap.cfm) for information regarding the fees, dates, and deadlines for 2017 AP exams.  You may also obtain forms for Fee Waivers and/or your one free AP exam provided by VUSD.  We also accept payments via credit card online at the GW webstore!  (http://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/golden_west_high_sch/).
March 2nd is the absolute last day to pay for AP Exams!
ATTN SENIORS PLANNING ON ATTENDING COS - The COS Application Workshop will take place IN your Civic/Econ classes on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. You must apply now to COS for fall of 2018.   If you are not currently enrolled in Civics or Econ you will do the application during 5th period on that day in the Library and a pass will be sent for you.   Stop by the counseling office to confirm that your name is on the workshop list.  If not, please see Mrs. McIntosh to sign up.
ATTN SENIORS: The 2018-19 College of the Sequoias Scholarship Application is now available!  By filling out this one application you are open to hundreds of scholarships opportunities at COS.  COS gave over $400,000 in scholarships last year. Don't miss out!!  See the Golden West Scholarship page to apply.  The application deadline is November 27, 2017.
In addition to this Workshop, there will be another one, Oct. 25, 2017 at our Visalia Unified District Office (5000 W. Cypress St) in Room 10 of the Learning Center at 6 p.m.
Now is also the time to look for "Campus Preview Days" as all of the CSU have special Open House Events to help make your final decision on which campus you are going to choose! Check out https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/choosing-a-campus/pages/campus-preview-days-fall.aspx for dates and times!
Saturday University Registration for all upcoming dates:
In order to register for Sat University, please add yourself to the appropriate Google Classroom grade:
Seniors Google Classroom code is d1kze1c
Juniors Google classroom code is wqu6em
Sophomores Google Classroom code is zhqadvb
Freshman Google Classroom code is sv1ygnd
Remember - you need to register by the Tuesday before the SU if you want to GUARANTEE LUNCH!!!
GRAD NITE TICKETS will go on sale in the month of February 2018.  The cost will be $195.
Clubs:
Are you wondering what to do for lunch???  Come to FCA Thursdays! Grab a friend or two, head over to room A-1 and let us treat you to lunch. You be well fed, as well as, encouraged and challenged in your faith.

Are any of your students in the 9th-11th grade
interested in design and cars? You could help them start their career and shape the future of car design with the 2018 CDN & GM Interactive competition<https://legacy.vusd.org/owa/redir.aspx?REF=Rk0GQUMBmXqopHI78ZA_3oKYJwvzKpPCqliBvI_rRpBcR_dgPxrVCAFodHRwOi8vdWx0aW1hLW1lZGlhLm1zZ2ZvY3VzLmNvbS9jLzFuWmszMGFUc2pjZUhWYUZDSVdoVHNGdQ..>, which is now open for registrations. Winners will receive a special Summer Experience course at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit (in July 2018) - one of the most highly respected colleges for design in the world - and aniPad Pro. Additionally, finalists and semi-finalists will receive a Car Design News subscription. Everyone who enters will receive guidance and support about their work from professional designers working at GM. See Mrs. K in A-9 for more information.
GSA Club & Women of Excellence club are both about informing and supporting civil rights for all individuals. If this sound interesting to you, we are welcoming new members. Women of Excellence meets every Tuesday (a change from Wednesday) at lunch in A-9. GSA club meets every Thursday in room A-9 also during lunch. See you there and bring a friend!
Anime Club is meeting every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in S-1 (lunch). You do not need to attend all three days to be a member. Grab you lunch and join the fun!

Blazer Spirit shirts are available in the Student Store for $9!  Show your Blazer Pride!

XL Program:
Come visit us in our new location E-10, to see what's new in XL!
Fresh Meals: All students can receive a free meal every day after school in E-10.
ATTN SENIORS PLANNING ON ATTENDING A California State University (CSU): If you missed the CSU workshop you can still get help in the XL after school program.  Our College & Career Ambassador, Angela Santana is available after school in the library.  Application deadline is Nov. 30, 2017 for fall of 2018.
Please use the link below to show Blazer Central. Have a great day and hope to see you at the football game.
https://youtu.be/_LTFxlfag94


Sincerely,

Nora Cabasa
Secretary II
Golden West High School
(559) 730-7801
ncabasa at vusd.org<mailto:ncabasa at vusd.org>
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