[GWHS-Bulletin] 01.28.19 bulletin

[Cabasa, Nora]

GOLDEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL
HOME OF THE TRAILBLAZERS
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Daily Bulletin - Volume 40; Issue 93
Monday, January 28, 2019


Another victory win this year for Blazer Buddies as they hold their undefeated title against Mt Whitney. Way to go Blazers!!!

NEW INFORMATION:

Students are not allowed to wear any headgear. This includes, but is not limited to caps bandanas, sweatbands, hairnets, and do-rags. Due to the cold weather beanies will be allowed during these colder months. The 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. They may only be worn outdoors. Please avoid a dress code violation by no longer bringing or wearing them on campus. This dress code will be enforced.

Ready for Super Bowl LIII on February 3?  Come by the Student Store next week and vote for your favorite team!  Let's see if Blazer Country is either Patriots or Rams territory!  Staff is also welcome to join in on the fun.  Surprises are in store on the Monday following the Super Bowl.

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

ATTN SENIORS: The 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 26 different scholarships.  Do not miss out on this scholarship opportunity!  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 8, 2019.

Attention Junior Males: If you are interested in history and politics, you might be interested in attending Boys State. American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for U.S. high school students. A participatory program in which students become part of the operation of local, county and state government. At Boys State, participants learn the rights, privileges and responsibilities of franchised citizens. The training is objective and centers on the structure of city, county and state governments. Operated by students elected to various offices, Boys State activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law-enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, choruses and recreational programs.

If Boys State seems interesting to you, please see Mrs. Costa in the counseling office for further information.

All Parents and Students

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.

MARINE CORPS JAZZ ORCHESTRA TOUR will be giving a free performance Feb. 3, 2019, 7 p.m. at Fresno State University.  They would like you to come learn about what the Marine Corps has to offer in the way of professional musical opportunities!  Please join them for an evening of music!

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

Athletics:

Track: Track season has begun!  Make sure to bring out your best shoes and get ready for the new season! Practice starts at 3:45 pm @ the stadium. If you have any further question you can go to P-15 and ask Mr. Gutierrez for further details. The remind is @GWTRACK-19. The number to text is 81010.

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

Seniors planning on attending Fresno State:

The Fresno State Rep, Liliana Mora will be on campus Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 and then biweekly on Fridays.  If you are interested in speaking with her please sign up in the presentation binder in the Counseling Dept.

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.

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.

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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