[GWHS-Bulletin] 09.15.17 bulletin

[Cabasa, Nora]

GOLDEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL
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Daily Bulletin - Volume 39; Issue 25
Friday, September 15, 2017

Back to School Night
Monday, September 25, 2017 at 6 pm


Parents and Students:

Blazer Central is BACK!!!
Here is the link for Blazer Central: https://youtu.be/8endI2oBgmM
Blazer spirit shirts are available in the Student Store for $9!  Show your Blazer Pride!

Golden West PTA is meeting on Monday, September 18th at 6:00 PM in B-1

Saturday University 9/16/17:
This Saturday 9/16/17 Saturday University will include:
Mrs. Costa - Counselor - you will be able to sign up to see her to discuss any counseling need/question that you have. Sign-ups will take place Saturday morning in the Cafeteria.
Mr. Garcia will be providing help to his Spanish class students.
Mr. Andrews will be offering another amazing class on an incredibly interesting topic. See Ms. Carlson in E5 to register to attend.

GRAD NITE TICKETS will go on sale in the month of February 2018.  The cost will be $195.

Seniors, if you took your senior portrait here during the summer, Mrs. Hunter in the finance office may have your student I.D.  Come see her before/after school or at lunch.
Pictures are in! Students may pick up pictures throughout the day between classes, during lunch or after school. Please pick them up at the attendance desk.

Dress Code: please be advised that dress code will be strictly enforced.  Please refer to the student conduct code handbook for the dress code policy.

Counseling Dept.:

Seniors:  The Comcast Scholarship Application is now open.  Students must email Ms. Waters (counselor) in order to gain access to the application, which will be completed online via a Google Classroom format.   Applicants must meet the following criteria: minimum 2.8 GPA, demonstrate leadership abilities in school activities or through work experiences, strong commitment to and involvement in community service, and plan to attend an accredited college. One GWHS student will be selected for this $1,000 scholarship. The application includes (1) Demographic information, (2) activity record, and (3) one-page essay.  The deadline to submit the application is 10/20/17 at 3:30 PM. Late applications will NOT be accepted. If you have any additional question please see Ms. Waters in the Counseling Office.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS
The following College Representative will be on campus from Dordt College TODAY, Friday Sept 15th during lunch in the Quad area.  Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity and visit their table.0020
A LEAD representative will be on campus, Monday Sept. 25 at lunch in P-21 to share about the LEAD program. #LEAD helps youth develop skills in communication, public speaking, character building.  At the end of the program #LEAD offers a summer internship with 240-hour paid work experience, working with local community professionals.  The Visalia cohort will meet twice a month at College of the Sequoias.   Sign up in the Counseling Office "Presentation Binder" if you are interested in attending the information meeting.

Applications are available online at www.cset.org/lead<http://www.cset.org/lead>, or see Mrs. McIntosh in the Counseling department.  Applications are due by October 2nd so act now!

ATTN SENIORS:  The Fresno State Ambassador will be available EVERY Wednesday from 9:30 am to 1:45 p.m. in the Career Center for those students interested in attending Fresno State.  Her name is Pakou Thao. Please sign up in the "Presentation Binder" in the Counseling Dept. if you would like to meet.

Clubs:
First Native American Indian Club meeting set for next Tuesday at lunch room FS7. All GW students invited be part of starting something great!

Women of Excellence: The Club is a GO.  We meet every Wednesday in A-9 during lunch. Bring a friend! We'll be planning for Homecoming and the fall semester events.

GSA Club: We meet every Thursday during lunch in A-9. We'll need to plan for homecoming and for upcoming events. The GSA Area Representative will be on campus on September 14th to help us grow the club and plan for future events!

Athletics:

Wrestling! Boys & Girls (fall) Pre-Season Conditioning will begin for those interested, that are not participating in a winter sport should come out and workout. You must be cleared to participate. Practices will start Monday September 18, @ 4pm report to Mini Gym. Pre-Season workouts will be Monday- Wednesday. If you have any question contact Coach Sanchez (209)613-4856.
Boys Basketball Fall practice will begin Tuesday September 12th at 3:30 in the main gym. Any non-Fall sport athlete is welcome to come.

Athletic Clearance: Golden West is now offering online student - athletic clearance through Family ID.  This is a secure and user friendly way to register for our athletic clearance.  All information can be found on the Golden West website .....trailblazerathletics.com then click on Student Athletic Clearance tab.   This form of clearance will now be mandatory along with a current physical.

XL Program:
The Golden West ProYouth XL Team is currently looking for students that would like to be Student Tutors!  This is a paid position through XL and students must fill out an application which can be picked up in Room E-10.  Minimum qualifications are:  Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher, an A or B in the course they wish to tutor, good communication skills, and preference will be given to upperclassmen.  All applicants must fill out an XL application that includes two teacher recommendation forms.  If you have any question, please contact Angela Santana at 559-731-5621 or at asantana at pyheart.org<mailto:asantana at pyheart.org>.  Thank you!
New Office!  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.


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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