[GWHS-Bulletin] 03.08.19 bulletin

Fri Mar 8 08:52:20 PST 2019

GOLDEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL
HOME OF THE TRAILBLAZERS
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Daily Bulletin - Volume 40; Issue 119
Friday, March 8, 2019

[NEW INFORMATION]

CHOIR AUDITIONS: If you are interested in singing in one of the 5 Golden West Choirs for next year, and you are NOT currently singing in a choir right now, consider a brief and informal audition with Mr. Raheb. No experience necessary!  Beginning through Advanced Choirs are open to all GW students with advanced choir placement requiring a brief interview and audition. Prepare 30 to 60 seconds of any song of your choosing with accompaniment or Karaoke tracks. Come see Mr. Raheb in the Choir Room (M1) at lunch any day next week - March 11-15. If you would like to audition after school, please see Mr. Raheb to set up a time. Build your voice or sing a solo?  Want to be a lead in the musical or learn music literacy - choir can help. Become a part of the GW Choir Family!

A Penny Drive is being run for the next two weeks to benefit the Warming Center for Visalia's homeless population. The diversity club will be sending out decorated jars to participating teachers. The teacher(s) with the winning amount and students from their class will get to throw paint water bombs at members of the Diversity Club during lunch the following Friday (3/29) during lunch in from of the art building. Donate any spare change you have! The funds will go toward the needs of the center which range from buying healthy snacks to warm socks. Please consider helping those who have few safe places to go.

**If you dropped a class at the end of last semester and no longer need the textbook please return it to the Library.

*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 <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/> https://webstores.activenetwork.com/school<https://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/golden_west_high_sch/>software/golden_west_high_sch/<https://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/golden_west_high_sch/> <https://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/golden_west_high_sch/>  TODAY, 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.
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., TODAY, Friday March 8, 2019.
The 13th annual Golden West Dance Show, For the LOVE of Dance, will be performed Friday March 22nd and Saturday March 23rd at the historic LJ Williams Theater. The theater will open at 6 PM and the show starts at 7 PM. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased ahead of time in the dance studio or at the door. Purchase your tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line. Come support your favorite Golden West dancers! Email Ms. Cullum at scullum at vusd.org<mailto:scullum at vusd.org> with any questions or to purchase tickets. Thank you for your support!
[ATHLETICS]Fresno State's Lambda Theta Sorority, Gamma Chapter would like to invite high school girls to attend their Annual Latina Youth Leadership Conference on Saturday, March 30, 2019 on the Fresno State campus from 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The conference is free of charge.  This conference is a leadership opportunity for young Latina girls to learn about issues affecting adolescents and to discover solutions that will empower them to succeed.  For more information see Mrs. McIntosh in the Counseling Department.

CHEER CLINIC: March 25th thru March 27th 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

TRYOUT DAY: March 28th starting @ 4:00 PM.
IMPORTANT INFO: Valley Oak students can pick up packets I the Golden West Athletic Office. Clearance packets are due on March 25th. Applicants must have a t least a 2.0 GPA for the 4th grading term to be eligible to tryout.  For further information contact: christinaresa1540 at comcast.net<mailto:christinaresa1540 at comcast.net>.
Go Blazers!!!
[CLUBS]

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

ATTN:  SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS - Are you interested in developing your leadership skills and learning about public policy? The Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project is now accepting applications for their 2019 summer high school programs!  Students are eligible to apply to BOTH: Sacramento Leadership Conference (a week long program in Sacramento) & San Joaquin Valley Institute (a three day program at Fresno State).  Program participants attend powerful workshops and seminars that will enhance leadership skills, academic preparedness, self-esteem, cultural awareness, and understanding of state and local government.  Travel, housing, and meals are provided. Please see Mrs. McIntosh in the counseling department for an application.  DEADLINE to apply is April 15, 2019.
ATTN SOPHOMORE BOYS:  At this time of year Scicon is permitting you to be camp counselors with your counselor approval.  You must have grades of C or better, good attendance and no discipline issues.  Junior & Senior boys are also always needed as counselors.  Please see Mrs. McIntosh in the counseling office to sign up.

[ALL PARENTS & STUDENTS]

**Please do not order food to be delivered to school. You will not be able to pick up the food during class time and the office will not accept any food delivered from any delivery service.
Attention all students and parents: This is a reminder that any Golden West student found on another VUSD campus before, during, or after school other than GWHS is considered trespassing. Any students that ride the bus home must catch the bus on the GWHS campus.
Students are not allowed to wear any headgear. This includes, but is not limited to caps bandanas, visors, 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. This dress code will be enforced.
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.
[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 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.
Mr. Peterson will be tutoring History. Meet in P2 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:305:30pm.
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.

Sincerely,

Nora Cabasa
Secretary II
Golden West High School
(559) 730-7801
ncabasa at vusd.org<mailto:ncabasa at vusd.org>
            [trailblazer]

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