[GWHS-Bulletin] 09.20.17 bulletin

[Cabasa, Nora]

GOLDEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL
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Daily Bulletin - Volume 39; Issue 28
Wednesday, September 20, 2017

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

Parents and Students:

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.

Blazer Central is BACK!!!
Here is the link for Blazer Central: https://youtu.be/8endI2oBgmM

GRAD NITE TICKETS will go on sale in the month of February 2018.  The cost will be $195.
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.:
PSAT - The PSAT is a practice test for the SAT.  Students who are planning on going directly to a 4-year university after high school should take this practice exam.  It is available for juniors, sophomores, and freshmen.  The actual exam will be administered on Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 7:45 am - 12pm.  The cost of the exam is $16.  Mrs. Hunter will start taking payments to sign up for the exam on Monday, September 25 during lunch at the finance window.  Starting Tuesday, September 26 she will take payments before school, at lunch, and after school and will accept cash and checks.  Checks should be made out to Golden West High School.  The tests will be sold on a first come, first serve basis and we only have a limited number of exams.  Last year we sold out in 2 days so please come early if you want to take the PSAT.  Fee waivers are available for JUNIORS only.  Juniors who qualify for the fee waiver and can take the test for FREE.  Please see Mrs. Shaewitz in the counseling office for a fee waiver starting Monday, September 25 during lunch.  If you have any questions regarding the PSAT, please see Mrs. Shaewitz.

US Academy Night: Academy Night is approaching. Academy night will provide students and parents with information on the appointment and nomination process for those students interested in attending a United States Service academy (Air Force, Merchant Marine, Army, or Naval academies). The event is hosted by Congressman Devin Nunes, and will be held Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the Clovis Unified School District Professional Development Building (1680 David E. Cook Way, Clovis, CA). To RSVP please complete and return the RSVP form, which is located in the GWHS Counseling Office, Presentation Binder, by October 13th, 2017.

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.

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.

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

Clubs:

Blazer Buddies Club meeting this Wednesday during lunch in P4. Bring your lunch.

Ablaze Club will meet this Thursday, 9/21, in room E-9.  Grab your lunch and head over to E-9.

Chinese Culture Club first meeting has been rescheduled for Friday 9/29 at lunch in room FS-8.  All GW students are invited to come and have fun!

Women of Excellence and GSA club members: Since most of you are in both clubs, we will combine meetings and activity for Homecoming this week. The official meeting is Thursday during lunch in A-9. but, we will be working on booth decorations all week during lunch and after school in A-9. See you and make sure to dress up!

Athletics:

Boys Basketball Fall practice began Tuesday September 12th at 3:30 pm 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:

ProYouth XL/SEED  - Students Empowered by Exposure to Diversity - would like to extend an invitation to all our students interested in going to the Maya Cinemas at Fresno. (Transportation and movie concession is provided by the school district and ProYouth). We are watching "Dolores" a Documentary based in Dolores Huerta who is among the most important, yet least known, activists in American history. An equal partner in co-founding the first Farm Workers Unions with Cesar Chavez, her enormous contributions have gone largely unrecognized. Dolores tirelessly led the fight for racial and labor justice alongside Chavez. Becoming one of the most defiant feminists of the twentieth century and she continues the fight to this day, at age 87."  - Go to your XL office to get more information regarding the fieldtrip and to pick up a permission slip.

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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