[GWHS-Bulletin] 09.26.17 bulletin

[Cabasa, Nora]

GOLDEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL
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Daily Bulletin - Volume 39; Issue 32
Tuesday, September 26, 2017

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 our Homecoming Blazer Central: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcIc6xPlYXw

Monday, October 2nd is College Logo Day. Wear College gear and remember CSU applications open October 2nd!

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

GRAD NITE TICKETS will go on sale in the month of February 2018.  The cost will be $195.
Golden West FFA Alumni will be hosting their 2nd Annual Harvest Moonshine Dinner & Dance. Saturday, October 21, 2017 @ Ritchie Barn, Visalia, starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are $40, which includes a New York Steak Dinner. For tickets, contact Pam Gruber at 731-9317 or pamelagruber at aol.com<mailto:pamelagruber at aol.com>  (Please note:  this is a 21 year or over event).

Counseling Dept.:

CSF APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN ROOM L-20.  You must attach a copy of your previous semester report card (Spring 2017 Grades) or a copy of your transcript to your application and pay $5.  Checks should be made to Golden West CSF.  Applications along with payments are due in ROOM L-20 on Monday, September 25 through Friday, September 29 during LUNCH ONLY.
Freshmen - For Fall Semester, you must have been an HONOR CJSF Member in Middle School or your previous school.

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 TODAY, 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.

A Representative from Fresno Pacific University will be on campus, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 during lunch time. In the Career Center, located in the Library.  If you are interested in learning more about Fresno Pacific sign up in the Presentation Binder in the Counseling Dept. or stop into the career center on that day.

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.

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:

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

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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