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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>GOLDEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL</span></i></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>HOME OF THE TRAILBLAZERS <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><img width=104 height=93 id="_x0000_i1027" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D2925D.BF9061D0"></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Daily Bulletin - Volume 38; Issue 117<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> Wednesday, March 1, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Congratulations to Coach McCaw and our Division II CIF Central Section Soccer Champions!<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black'>PARENTS AND STUDENTS:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>The <b><i>student store</i></b><i> </i>will be closed on Thursday and Friday due to some inside construction. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We will open again on Monday.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>Blazer Central produced a special 2-minute Special Bulletin that recap’s our boys' semi-final victory over rival El Diamante and rally’s our student body to attend Tuesday’s game. The link is below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://goo.gl/aDq6Jz"><span style='font-size:10.5pt'>https://goo.gl/aDq6Jz</span></a><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>We have been experiencing candy sales during school hours. The Healthy Foods Act of California doesn’t allow the sale of candy/food from 12 midnight to 4pm on school premises. Basically students can only sell after 4pm. They cannot sell before school or during school. Student selling candy during school time will have consequences.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>College Logo Day is March 2<sup>nd</sup> </span></b><b><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>It is our pleasure to announce the Solar Project is moving along as scheduled. We anticipate the transition of the barrier fencing to move from the north parking lot to the central and south parking lot on 2/18/17. Please note there will be very minimal parking available in this area. During this phase the fencing will remain in this location until March 24, as they will also move forward with the instillation of the solar framing. We would like to thank you for your patience thus far and as we continue with this exciting project.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>Attention all seniors!</span></b><span style='color:black'> <span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>Grad Nite tickets are still available and will go on sale again on Monday Feb. 27<sup>th</sup>. Tickets are $150</span></span><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='color:black'>Pick-up permission slips at the finance office wall and they must be signed by a parent before you can purchase a ticket.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>“The high school attendance incentive program—“It’s Cool to Go to School”—is back!</span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'> Any student with PERFECT attendance this year is automatically entered into the drawing for a new<b> Nissan Versa</b>, courtesy of the Groppetti Automotive Family. There are two ways to achieve PERFECT attendance this year; please visit your Attendance Office for contest information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>Library:</span></b> Beginning Tuesday, February 21 students will be required to use their Student ID number to log into the computers. The student log-in will no longer be allowed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Calling all artists:</b> You have a chance to help our school win $50,000! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>VANS shoes sponsors a contest for high school students across the nation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The blank VANS have arrived and we are tasked with designing 4 pairs of shoes around the themes of Art, Music, Local Flavor, and Action sports. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The top 50 are voted upon across the nation and the top 5 winning schools are awarded with an all paid trip to LA where the finalists are judged.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The deadline to submit the template designs is Wednesday, March 8th.The design templates are in the Art department with Mr. Vieira in A-3, or Mrs. K in A-9. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The deadline to submit the photographs of the completed shoes is Friday, April 3rd. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Want to know how to save a life? Are you interested in learning CPR? Come see the nurse and sign up for a <i><u>FREE CPR class</u></i>! It will be offered after school on Thursday, Mar 2<sup>nd</sup>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black'>COUNSELING DEPARTMENT:</span></u></b><b><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>ATTN SENIORS: </b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>The FAFSA/DREAM ACT Application DEADLINE is March 2, 2017.</span> If you have not yet completed your Financial Aid application for next year, please see Kim Canales the College & Career Ambassador in P-21 in the XL after school program for help. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>ATTN SENIORS:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'> <span style='color:#1F497D'> The </span>Fresno State Ambassador<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>is available EVERY OTHER <span style='color:#1F497D'>Tuesday</span> from 9:00 am to <span style='color:#1F497D'>noon. </span> Please sign up in the “Presentation Binder” in the Counseling Dept. if you would like to meet<span style='color:#1F497D'>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>The <b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>ASVAB</span></b> test will be given March 15, 2017 at 8 a.m. in B1. The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is the most widely used multiple aptitude battery in the world. If you are curious about your future career choice or interested in the military, take advantage of everything the ASVAB Career Exploration Program has to offer and sign up to test! Whether you are a planning to go to college, a vocational school, the military, OR, if you are just not sure what you want to do yet, the ASVAB Career Exploration Program can provide you with important information about your skills, abilities, and interests. Sign up in the “Presentation Binder” in the Counseling Office.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black'>*AP students and parents: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black'>Please refer to the AP documents (</span><a href="http://www.vusd.org/webpages/gwhscounseling/ap.cfm"><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>http://www.vusd.org/webpages/gwhscounseling/ap.cfm</span></a><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black'>) for information regarding the fees, dates, and deadlines for 2017 AP exams. We also accept payments via credit card online at the GW webstore! (</span><a href="http://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/golden_west_high_sch/"><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#6B006D'>http://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/golden_west_high_sch/</span></a><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black'>) <b><i><u><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>March 3rd is the absolute last day to pay for AP Exams</span></u></i></b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>!</span> 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 it is recommended that it be taken care of well in advance of the due date in order to avoid complications. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>CLUBS: <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>MANDATORY LINK CREW INFORMATIONAL MEETING</b> on Wednesday, March 1 @ Lunch in the Mini-Gym. You do not need an invitation to attend or be a Link Leader. Just come to the meeting. If you cannot make it, please see Mr. Gluckmann ahead of time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>FCA is back!!</span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'> Thursday at lunch in room A1... Let us treat you to lunch. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>Blue Ribbon Club:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'> Our next meeting will be March 1<sup>st</sup> during lunch in B-1.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>GSA club members: </b>There will be a special guest speaker this Thursday, 3/2. Pizza will be available. Please come and provide her with a warm, Golden West welcome. Meeting is during lunch in A-9. See Mrs. K in A-9 for more information.<span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black'>XL PROGRAM: </span></u></b><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>Emergency Medical Services/ Health Career</span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>: Interested in a career in the medical field? Mr. Rodgers' XL class is starting next month. The class <span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>begins on March 1st</span>. Plan on coming to room P-17 at 3:30pm to pick up the schedule and learn about the class. Only 25 students will be able to enroll. See you on 3/1 @ 3:30pm in room P-17, or stop by to talk with Mr. Rodgers if you have any questions. Tentative schedule posted at: </span><a href="http://bit.ly/emss2017"><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>http://bit.ly/emss2017</span></a><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><u><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black'>Seniors! Make sure you come by the Career Center in the library after school. There are computers you may use. XL's college & career ambassador will be present to help and answer questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you there.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black'>Hey Blazers! Make sure you sign up for XL's college campus visit to CSU Channel Islands on Friday March 10th. Space is limited, so make sure to pick up a permission in P-21 and ask for the College & Career Ambassador Kim. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:105%'><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black'>DANCE:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black'> Hip Hop Dance with Isaac Saesee meets Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 in the Dance Room!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:105%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:105%'><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black'>SPORTS MEDICINE</span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black'>: Learn how to tend to athletes in Sports Medicine! Class meets Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 3:30-5:30 in the Trainer’s Room!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:105%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>Blazer Central appreciates your ongoing support. We trust you’ll enjoy episode 46.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white'>STORIES INCLUDE</span></u></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><br><span style='background:white'>- 8th Graders best Hopes</span><br><span style='background:white'>- First-day memories</span><br><span style='background:white'>- Reel Talk with Jeffcoach<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white'>- Big Fish Sneak Peek</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><br><span style='background:white'>- Inside Google Headquarters</span><br><span style='background:white'>- RJ on Playoffs</span></span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://goo.gl/S8VQpL">https://goo.gl/S8VQpL</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'><img border=0 width=120 height=120 id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image002.png@01D2925D.BF9061D0"></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white'>Subscribe to Blazer Central: </span><a href="http://bit.ly/BlazerCentral" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#167AC6;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white;text-decoration:none'>http://bit.ly/BlazerCentral</span></a><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='color:#167AC6;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white'>Zane Vieira, Executive Producer<br>Christian Santoyo, Creative Director<br>Tristan Turner, Chief Sports Producer<br>Carlos Sanchez, Graphic Manager<br>Jordan Rowley, News Director<br>Emmanuel Soto, Chief Editor<br>Estrella Velasquez & Fidel Moreno, News Anchors<br><br></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Bright",serif'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Bright",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Bright",serif'>Nora Cabasa<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Bright",serif'>Secretary II<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Bright",serif'>Golden West High School <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Bright",serif'>(559) 730-7801<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Bright",serif'><a href="mailto:ncabasa@vusd.org">ncabasa@vusd.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal> <img border=0 width=52 height=79 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image005.jpg@01D2925E.473718E0" alt=trailblazer><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Bright",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>