[GWHS-Bulletin] 09.13.18 bulletin

[Cabasa, Nora]

GOLDEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL
HOME OF THE TRAILBLAZERS
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Daily Bulletin - Volume 40; Issue 20
Thursday, September 13, 2018

Test drive a car at Visalia Ford this Saturday, September 15th and the GW Band will receive $20! It's that simple. Visit Visalia Ford between 10:00am and 6:00pm, test drive the Ford vehicle of your choice, and Ford will make a cash donation to the GW Band Program. Email Mr. McFarlane with any questions. amcfarlane at vusd.org<mailto:amcfarlane at vusd.org>."

The Student Store is stocked with Blazer Pride shirts just in time for Homecoming!  T-shirts are $10, and if you're already thinking about cold weather, sweatshirts are $25.

Finally, Picture make up day is here!! TODAY, Thursday (9/13) Dress your best and give us your beautiful smile :)
Students who did not attend Round-Up need to be sent to the mini gym by their teacher.

(Students who attended Round-Up and try to take another picture will sent back to their class).

Freshmen 1st period   *  Sophomores 2nd period   *  Juniors 3rd period

As for Seniors: Please send them during their Civics and Econ Class (1st through 6th period).

Zero period students are to go during 3rd period.

Students who completed Civics/Econ during the summer are to report 4th period.

*If you have purchased an ASB card you must show your receipt at the time pictures are taken*

Freshmen!! If you haven't received your free t-shirt, Come to the front office and see Mrs. Cabasa. Make sure to only come before school, during lunch or after school.

CLUBS:

CSF APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN ROOM FS-4.  You must attach a copy of your previous semester report card (spring 2018 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 FS4 on Monday, September 10 through Friday, September 14 during LUNCH ONLY.

Freshmen - For Fall Semester, you must have been an HONOR CJSF Member in Middle School or your previous school.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS

A LEAD representative will be on campus, Wednesday Sept. 19 at lunch in E-4 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 5th so act now!

ATTENTION JUNIOR & SENIOR BOYS: Male Scicon Counselors are needed for the 2018-19 school year.  You MUST be in good academic standing, C average or better, Good Discipline and Attendance record and be a good role model.   Please sign up in the counseling dept. "Presentation Binder" or speak with Mrs. McIntosh in the Counseling Dept. if you are interested.

Athletics:

Track/Field meeting this Thursday at Groppetti Stadium at 3:30 pm.

Softball: There is a meeting September 17th @ 2:00pm (minimum day) in room M-1.

Counseling:

A representative from UC San Diego will be on campus Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 during 3rd period.  UC San Diego is recognized as one of the top 15 research universities worldwide, their culture of collaboration sparks discoveries that advance society and drive economic impact.  If you are interested in attending this presentation please sign up in the Counseling Dept. Presentation Binder.

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 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 will start taking payments to sign up for the exam on Monday, September 24 during Lunch.  She will take payments before school, at lunch, and after school and will accept cash and checks (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. All Juniors are encouraged to complete the VUSD- School Funding Data Collection Form to determine eligibility. See Mrs. Shaewitz if you have questions regarding fee waivers or fee eligibility.  Juniors who are eligible 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 24 during Lunch.  If you have any questions regarding the PSAT, please see Mrs. Shaewitz.

California Lutheran University will be visiting our campus TODAY, Thursday, Sept. 13 during lunch time in front of the library.  Cal Lutheran is a mid-sized independent university located in Thousand Oaks, which is halfway between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. Our students are open-minded and strong academically, and our big focus is on helping them explore their passions and discover their purpose. We're best known for providing one-on-one attention because we believe that this one-on-one attention is what helps students identify and pursue that purpose so they can change the world.
A representative from Biola University will be on campus Friday, Sept. 14. During 3rd period (10:30 a.m.) in the Career Center.
Biola University is a nationally ranked Christian university in the heart of Southern California. Biola offers biblically centered education, intentional personal development and vocational preparation within a unique learning community. Biola is consistently ranked among the nation's foremost Christian universities, and was recently recognized as one of America's top 10 "up and coming" national universities by U.S. News & World Report. Biola's popular majors include STEM programs, Psychology, Sociology, Cinema and Media Arts, Communication Studies, Business, Education, and Music. Come hear from your admissions counselor, Emily, who will journey with you in this college decision process and share a little bit about her experience as a recent alumni from Biola.  If you are interested please sign up in the Presentation Binder in the Counseling dept.

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.

XL Program:

XL Programming has started! We currently have Hip-Hop Dance happening on Wednesday's and Thursday's in the dance room from 3:30-5:30 pm. Boxing on Monday's and Tuesday's in P-29 near the stadium from 3:30-5:30 pm. Math Tutorials on Tuesday's Wednesday's and Thursdays in Mr. Lopez's room P-14. Sports Medicine on Tuesday's and Wednesday's in the Trainer's room from 3:30-5:30 pm

Mark your calendars: We have PM Weightlifting, on Monday's and Thursday's from 3:30-4:30 with Mr. Decosta.
Beginning September 11th Mr. Rodgers will once again be offering his EMS/Health Careers XL Class!  Start date was September 11th, so plan ahead as this class fills quickly...field trips and guest speakers!!!  Questions???   Come to P-17 and check out the tentative schedule at:  http://bit.ly/emsf2018

Looking for a part-time job with competitive pay and looks great on your college application? Become a tutor! Stop by E-10 and pick-up a student tutor application, interviews will begin the first week of September.


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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