[GWHS-Bulletin] 01.18.2019 bulletin

Cabasa, Nora ncabasa at vusd.org
Thu Jan 17 17:28:47 PST 2019


GOLDEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL
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Daily Bulletin - Volume 40; Issue 88
Friday, January 18, 2019




NEW INFORMATION:

ASB WANTS YOU! Want to be an ASB Officer? Want to be in next year's ASB/Leadership Class?
MANDATORY INFORMATIONAL MEETING

Wednesday, February 6 @ Lunch in Room M-1


IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND THIS MEETING, YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR OFFICE OR BE IN THE ASB CLASS. QUESTIONS? PLEASE SEE MRS. ANAYA in L-19 or L-20 BEFORE THE MEETING

Seniors! The Northern California Scholarship Foundations scholarship opened today.

Due: January 24, 2019 by 3:30 p.m.

Award Amount: $8,000 per year renewable for four years totaling $32,000

Golden West High School is invited to nominate one graduating senior from our school to be an NCSF scholarship applicant.  If you would like to be considered for this wonderful opportunity please email Mrs. Waters for the application information:  twaters at vusd.org <mailto:twaters at vusd.org>

Requirements:

(1) Impeccable character that will develop into leadership both in the academic setting and beyond

(2) Can demonstrate financial need

(3) High GPA

(4) High SAT or ACT scores

(5) Participates in extracurricular activities

(6) Be willing to earn a portion of their expenses while in college

(7) Have a clear idea of which college courses they intend to pursue and some idea of what they intend to do for their life work

(8) Applicant and both parents must be U.S. Citizens


ATTN SENIORS: If you have not yet filled out your FAFSA, Visalia Unified District office will be hosting a Financial Aid /Dream Act Workshop, Monday, January 28, 2019 at our Visalia Unified District Office (5000 W. Cypress St.) in the Board Room at 6 p.m.  Other than visiting our College & Career Ambassador after school in the library this is the LAST opportunity to have Financial Aid professionals present while you are applying.  Please take advantage of this event.

Kids Day *MANDATORY INFORMATIONAL MEETING Wednesday, January 23 at LUNCH in the Main Gym. ALL ARE WELCOME!  *You must attend the meeting to be able to work on Kids Day - March 5.  See Mr. Gluckmann in Room FS-4 ahead of time if you are unable to attend.

Grand Canyon College Visit: A Representative from Grand Canyon University (GCU) will be on campus Jan. 30 @ 10:30am in S-3.  Seniors, it's not too late to apply. Underclassmen it isn't too early to learn how a private education can be affordable! There are still spots left on our free overnight visits to the campus. If you are interested in attending please sign up in the Counseling Dept. Presentation Binder.

All Parents and Students

Beanies: "Please remember beanies must be free of logos or decorations. The only logo that will be allowed will be our school logo. The beanies must be a single color white, black, grey, brown, tan or gold. This flexibility only applies to protection from the cold, not for hats. They may only be worn outdoors."

Attention All Students! REGARDING TARDIES - 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!

Students must have a valid GW student ID card to be allowed off campus during lunch.

Athletics:

Baseball tryouts began, January 14th. All athletes must be cleared. Please see below:

Athletic Clearance: Golden West is offering online student - athletic clearance through Family ID.  This is a secure and user friendly way to register for our athletic clearance.  All information can be found on the Golden West website .....trailblazerathletics.com then click on Student Athletic Clearance tab. This form of clearance is now mandatory along with a current physical.

Counseling

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COLLEGE (SJVC)
A Representative from SJVC will be on campus, Weds. Jan 30, 2019 during 4th period in room S-3. SJVC offers accelerated programs that help you to develop skills to enter the workforce and begin a rewarding career.  Career Education programs include: Business, Criminal Justice, Medical, Computer, Heating and Air Conditioning.  If you are interested in attending please sign up in the Presentation Binder in the Counseling Dept.

*AP students and parents: AP Tests are now on sale!! Please refer to the AP documents for information regarding the fees, dates, and deadlines for 2018/2019 AP exams. https://www.vusd.org/Page/12318  We also accept payments via credit card online at the GW webstore! https://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/golden_west_high_sch/  March 8, 2019 is the absolute last day to pay for AP Exams!
Be sure to check and see if your student qualifies for a fee waiver, and if so, the directions for obtaining a fee waiver.  The fee waiver paperwork can be completed immediately and turned in to Mrs. McIntosh in the office.  For any questions contact Mrs. Gajdusek in the counseling office.

XL Program

XL is offering Credit Recovery on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30pm in E-10. However, attending Wednesday classes is not a substitute for Monday classes.

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 every Tues. & Wed.

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

Weightlifting will be meeting on Monday & Thursday after school 3:30-4:30 pm in the weight room.
Here is the Link for Blazer Central: https://youtu.be/t4wgGS_S7kA


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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