[GWHS-Bulletin] 09.20.18 bulletin

[Cabasa, Nora]

GOLDEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL
HOME OF THE TRAILBLAZERS
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Daily Bulletin - Volume 40; Issue 25
Thursday, September 20, 2018

Please congratulate the Golden West High School 2018 Homecoming Court!

Jacob Goswick                               Jacqueline Arzate
Andrew Haagensen                       Mya Chao
Jesse Martinez                                Valeria Reyes
Christian Ortiz                                 Bailey Stewart
Christian Urbina                             Crystal Velazquez

Voting for all students will be Wednesday, Sept 26th 7 am - 4 pm

Attention Students: As of now students must have a valid GW student ID card to be allowed off campus during lunch.

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.

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.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS

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.

CLUBS:

Dreamcatchers Club: Inaugural meeting Today, Thursday at lunch in P-12! Come see what this club is all about and help us get stuff ready for the Homecoming carnival next week!

SCHOLARS CLUB meeting Thursday in Mrs. Rodriguez's room S3 @ Lunch bring your lunch and a friend (repeat weekly thanks!!)

Diversity Club members (formerly GSA): We will meet after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday to get our booth ready for Homecoming in A-9 from 3:30-5:00 pm. Also, the club meets twice a week during lunch on Tuesdays & Thursdays in A-9 starting at 12:50 pm. We will finalize all of our homecoming plans. See Mrs. K in A-9 if you can't be there.

Athletics:

Election of Track Club Officers/ upcoming fundraiser for Track Club concession Football Game Sept. 28 at Groppetti Stadium. All Track members are required to work at concession stand. The Football concession window open at 5:00 PM so please be on time. The only members excused from concession are a Band Member/Color Guard/Football Team member.

Next Track fundraiser will be in the upcoming Basketball season time to TBA later. I will be at the stadium 4-days a week 3:30 - 5:00 this is an open stadium days you are invited to come and work on your events for the upcoming year, sorry I will be able to give you instruction during this period.  I will host an all-comer 4-week free Hurdler clinic in Oct.

Girls' Basketball - Practices are at the following dates and times.  Girls that are interested in playing need to get cleared and be in the gym.  All returning players that are not in a current sport are expected to attend.

9/24 Monday     3:30-4:30              Mini
9/26 Wednesday              3:30-4:30              Mini
10/1 Monday     3:30-4:30              Mini
10/3 Wednesday              3:30-4:30              Mini
10/8 Monday     3:30-4:30              Mini
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
10/29 Monday   3:30-5:00              Mini

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.

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.

Mr. Rodgers is once again 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


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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