[GWHS-Bulletin] 02.28.18 bulletin

[Cabasa, Nora]

GOLDEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL
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Daily Bulletin - Volume 39; Issue 118
Wednesday, February 28, 2018


"Friday is College Logo Day!! Be sure to wear your college logo gear and remember Friday, March 2nd is the FAFSA application deadline."


SPRING FLING DANCE - LET IT GLOW - @ MWHS - Saturday, March 3 from 8-11 PM
Tickets are on sale now before school, during lunch, and after school. Tickets are single sale:  $15 with an ASB Sticker, $25 without an ASB Sticker, and $35 at the door. Food Trucks will be on location.

Please be aware that we will start with Tardy Sweeps immediately.  In order to avoid after school detention due to being caught in a tardy sweep please make sure that you are in your classroom prior to the tardy bell ringing.

Attention Seniors!!!  GRAD NITE UPDATE: Last day to purchase tickets is March 9th at the Finance Office.  Seats are limited.  Tickets are $190; cash or checks made payable to Golden West High School. Permission slips are available in front of the finance office and both sides must be completed, including medical info and parent signature! Bring your student ID, completed permission slip, and money to purchase a ticket.

JUNIORS & SENIORS ONLY:  IT'S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN FOR THE ENCHANTED EVENING PROM DRESS GIVE-AWAY & TUX RENTAL. If the cost of a dress/tux causes a hardship, please sign up in the counseling department, presentation binder to participate in this event.  Prom Dress give away will be happening March 17th at 6:30 a.m. at the Wyndham Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn). Sign up is completely confidential, sign-up with your student ID # only. Last day to sign-up is March 14, 2018. See Mrs. McIntosh for further details.

ATTN SENIORS - SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES about to EXPIRE:

***THESE ARE GREAT OPPORTUNITES, PLEASE MAKE SURE TO APPLY! ***

Visalia Education Foundation Scholarship Application is now available. The Foundation awards over $50,000 in scholarships to Visalia Unified School District High School seniors each year. By filling out this one application you may qualify for up to 22 different scholarships. See the Golden West Scholarship web page for more information and to apply.  Applications are Due to Visalia Unified District Office by 5 p.m., Friday March 9, 2018.

Counseling Dept:

Attention Class of 2018! If you are a senior planning to attend College of the Sequoias next year, please stop by the counseling department, to explore the COS Career Technical Education Look Book. You can come find information about COS CTE Degrees and Certificates. There is a sign-up sheet in the Presentation binder for you to list your name and major. There's even a chance to be recognized by COS during National CTE Month in February. Please stop by before Friday, March 2.

The ASVAB test will be March 7, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is the most widely used multiple aptitude battery in the world. If you are curious about your future career choice or interested in the military, take advantage of everything the ASVAB Career Exploration Program has to offer and sign up to test! Whether you are a planning to go to college, a vocational school, the military, OR, if you are just not sure what you want to do yet, the ASVAB Career Exploration Program can provide you with important information about your skills, abilities, and interests - AND help set you on the right course for a satisfying career! Sign up in the "Presentation Binder" in the Counseling Office to test.

ATTN: JUNIORS & SENIORS ONLY:  A representative from California Aeronautical University (CAU), Bakersfield will be on campus, Friday, March 2, 2018, during lunch in B-1.  CAU is training the next generation of pilots and aviation professional and wants you to be a part of it! Airlines around the world are facing a growing shortage and CAU offers a pathway for students to enter the aviation profession. CAU offers FAA approved courses in preparing you to not only become a professional pilot, but also aviation maintenance, dispatch, administration and more!  Pizza will be provided, while it lasts.  Please sign up in the Counseling Dept. Presentation binder to reserve your spot.

AP students and parents: Please refer to the AP documents for information regarding the fees, dates, and deadlines for 2017 AP exams. https://www.vusd.org/Page/12318 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!


Attention all 10th and 11th Grade Students! Visalia Unified School District seeks to form a student task force to provide input and insights to the superintendent and the board on issues that are of high interest to students.  The membership of this task force will be comprised of 20-25 VUSD high school students who:

*         Are currently in the 10th or 11th grade

*         Are from all of our traditional and educational options high schools

*         Represent a wide range of student viewpoints, beliefs, backgrounds and experiences.

*         Would like to learn and provide input and insights to the superintendent and the board of education to assist them in making decisions that positively affect our students.
 This task force will meet 4-6 times a year with dates and times to be determined.  We will seek students who can serve a 1 or 2 year term on the task force.   Our first topic will be VUSD dress code.
 To apply for membership on the task force, go to:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NNuJfPyswZf7X8P_7PMhuvrmyKPCdNfgvta4TwcouJg/edit<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NNuJfPyswZf7X8P_7PMhuvrmyKPCdNfgvta4TwcouJg/edit#_blank> and complete the application.  Deadline to apply is March 7.
 For questions, contact your principal or email Angela Sanchez, Area Superintendent at asanchez at vusd.org                        <mailto:asanchez at vusd.org>
Clubs:

Creative Writing Club - Let's face it, writing can sometimes be tedious and challenging, but there are many people that would love a time and place to express their creative thoughts! Come on by and enjoy your love for writing with other like-minded friends! The Creative Writing Club is open to everyone and will start TODAY, Wednesday, February 28 in E-6 during lunch.

FCA: FCA Thursdays! Grab a friend or two then head on over to room A-1.

Blazer Buddies club: meet every Wednesday during lunch in P-4. New members are   welcome!

Anime Club: We will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch. Join up in S-1.

GSA Club: GSA club meets every Thursday during lunch in A-9. New members always welcome!

XL Program:

XL has Afterschool Intervention available every Wednesday and Thursday in E-10 from 3:30-4PM for students who have detention that needs to be served.

Below you will find the link to this week's edition of Blazer Central. There is also a QR code attached.

https://youtu.be/HewQDCVqBZs


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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