[GWHS-Bulletin] 10.09.18 bulletin

[Cabasa, Nora]

GOLDEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL
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Daily Bulletin - Volume 40; Issue 38
Tuesday, October 9, 2018


Seniors: It's that time of the year where you begin planning for GRADUATION! This Thursday, October 11th during 2nd period there will be a presentation regarding your cap and gown orders. The order forms will be handed out at that time. Students will be sent by their 2nd period teacher. In order to place an order, the forms will need to be returned during 4th period on October the 19th.

Retake pictures are in! Come into the attendance office before school during lunch and after school to pick them up.

Moonlight Harvest Dance tickets will be on sale on Monday, October 8th in the finance office.  Harvest will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 8pm-11pm, here at Golden West High School.  Tickets are $15 w/ ASB, $25 without ASB, and $45 at the door.  Get your tickets early to save time and money! You may only purchase your tickets before school, during lunch or after school.

Attention Students: As of now students must have a valid GW student ID card to be allowed off campus during lunch.
Attention all students regarding TARDIES: Beginning next week 10/8/18, if you have 4 or more tardies in one week you will lose off campus lunch privileges or be assigned lunch detention. To avoid these restrictions, please work to be ON TIME TO CLASS!

1. The Golden West One Acts are rapidly approaching! "A Night of Full Sends" will be performing Wednesday Oct. 17th, 19th and 20th at the Rotary Theatre at 7:30pm and 2pm. Tickets are $5 for Students and $8 for adults and can be purchased in the Finance Office starting Oct. 8th before school, after school and during lunch. Come on out and support the Drama Program! If you have any questions please contact Mr. Anders by email, randers at vusd.org<mailto:randers at vusd.org>.

2. The Golden West Musical Auditions for 'Singin' In the Rain' are coming up soon! If you are interested in auditioning OR crewing, there will be a MANDATORY meeting Wednesday Oct. 31st at lunch in M-1. Please bring your lunch as the meeting will most likely take all of the lunch period. If you do not attend this meeting you may not be considered for auditions or for crew. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mr. Anders by email, randers at vusd.org<mailto:randers at vusd.org>.

Counseling:

Are you a sophomore that is interesting in being a leader for Golden West?
We are looking for nominees for HOBY ­ a state leadership seminar held during the summer.  The school will pay for two-three students to attend the 3-4 day seminar and participate in hands-on leadership activities, meet leaders in the state, and explore their own personal leadership skills while learning how to lead others and make a positive impact in our community.  The students will represent GWHS so we want to select a student with strong leadership potential to attend.  If you believe you would be a good candidate then please see Mrs. McIntosh in the counseling office to nominate yourself by 10/12.  We will then hold interviews for the students who are interested in attending.

ATTN 9th -12 GRADE GIRLS - The Soroptimist International of Visalia invites you to participate in the DREAM IT, BE IT Career support program.  The Dream it, Be It program can help you plan your future.  By participating in this program you will learn about career opportunities, setting and achieving goals, overcoming obstacles to success, and moving forward after setbacks. The program is limited to the first 50 girls to sign up.  The next meeting is Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 at the 210 Café, 210 W. Center St., Visalia.  More information is located in the Counseling Dept. Presentation Binder.

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 16, 2018 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 on the Counseling Dept. scholarship webpage or see Mrs. McIntosh in the Counseling Dept., by October 13th, 2018.

PSAT: Don't miss out! We have a limited numbers of tests still available.  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 SAT.  It is available for juniors, sophomores, and freshmen.  The actual exam will be administered on Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 7:45am - 12pm.  The cost of the exam is $16 and Mrs. Hunter is taking payments to sign up for the exam before school, at lunch, and after school and will accept cash and checks (made out to Golden West High School).  PSAT Fee waivers are available for JUNIORS only and can take the test for FREE. Please see Mrs. Shaewitz in the Counseling office if you have questions regarding fee waivers or fee waiver eligibility.

ATTN SENIORS:  The Fresno State Ambassador will be available EVERY OTHER Thursday from 8:30 am to 3:00 p.m. in the Career Center for those students interested in attending Fresno State or any other CSU.  Her name is Liliana. Please sign up in the "Presentation Binder" in the Counseling Dept. if you would like to meet.

Athletics:

Girls' Basketball - Girls that are trying out for basketball need to be cleared and in the gym practicing on the dates and times posted.  Come by FS - 3 if you have any questions. Practices are at the following dates and times.  All returning players that are not in a current sport are expected to attend.

10/9 Tuesday              3:30-4:30         Mini
10/10 Wednesday       3:30-4:30         Mini
10/15 Monday             3:30-4:30         Mini
10/17 Wednesday       3:30-4:30         Mini
10/22 Monday             3:30-5:00         Mini
10/23 Tuesday            3:30-5:00         Mini
10/24 Wednesday       3:30-5:00         Main
10/29 Monday             3:30-5:00         Mini

Clubs:

Diversity Club members: We meet this week on Tuesday and Thursday during lunch. There are some important event coming up and you need to be here to participate. Meeting starts promptly at 12:50 pm both day and meets in A-9, Mrs. K's classroom. See you there and new members are always welcome!

XL Program:

Golden West Pro Youth XL Program will be taking students on a College Campus Tour of USC (University of Southern California) and the Museum of Tolerance on Tuesday October 30th, 2018!  This trip is free and is open to all students who meet minimum academic requirements - space will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.  To pick up a permission slip or to get more information, please stop by Room E-10 or contact Angela Santana at 559-731-5621 or at asantana at pyheart.org<mailto:asantana at pyheart.org>.  Thank you!

There will be a mandatory meeting for the USC trip on Tuesday October 23nd, 2018 in the GWHS Library.  The meeting will be at 3:30 pm and students must have turned in a permission slip to attend.  To be considered to go on the trip, attendance to this meeting is mandatory.  If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Angela Santana at asantana at vusd.org<mailto:asantana at vusd.org> or at 559-731-5621.  Thank you!

Hip-Hop Dance is happening on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the dance room from 3:30-5:30 pm.

Boxing on Mondays and Tuesdays in P-29 near the stadium from 3:30-5:30 pm.

Math Tutorials every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Mr. Lopez's room P-14.

Mr. Elsharkawy in room S-5 will tutor Chemistry and Physics on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Sports Medicine on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the Trainer's room from 3:30-5:30 pm.

Mark your calendars: We have PM Weightlifting, on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 pm with Mr. Decosta.

Please enjoy our first Episode of Blazer Central Season 4 Episode 1.
Please see the link below.

https://youtu.be/CDt7v7bvzVk


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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