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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:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>GOLDEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL</span></i></b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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_i1026" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D333C1.6ED4F070"></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 39; Issue 31<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'>Monday, September 25, 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><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Engravers MT",serif;color:#C45911'>Back to School Night<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Engravers MT",serif;color:#C45911'>Monday, September 25, 2017 at 6 pm<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><b><u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Parents and Students:</span></u></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>ATTENTION ALL PARENTS AND STUDENTS: Students are not allowed to walk through the Visalia Adult School Parking Lot or Campus. Parents please do not pick up students at the Visalia Adult School. Students may be sited for trespassing or loitering.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;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:"Engravers MT",serif'>Blazer Central is BACK!!!</span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Here is the link for our Homecoming Blazer Central:</span> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcIc6xPlYXw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcIc6xPlYXw</a><b><i><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tempus Sans ITC"'><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tempus Sans ITC"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tempus Sans ITC"'>Blazer Spirit</span></i></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> shirts are available in the Student Store for $9! <i>Show your Blazer Pride!<o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>GRAD NITE TICKETS</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> will go on sale in the month of <b>February 2018</b>. The cost will be $195.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>Dress Code: please be advised that dress code will be strictly enforced. Please refer to the student conduct code handbook for the dress code policy. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>Counseling Dept.:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>PSAT</span></u></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> – 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 exam. It is available for juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. The actual exam will be administered on Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 7:45 am – 12pm. <u>The cost of the exam is $16. Mrs. Hunter will start taking payments to sign up for the exam <b>TODAY,</b> <b>Monday, September 25 during lunch at the finance window</b>.</u> Starting Tuesday, September 26 she will take payments before school, at lunch, and after school and will accept cash and checks. Checks should be 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. <b>Fee waivers are available for JUNIORS only</b>. Juniors who qualify 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 25 during lunch. If you have any questions regarding the PSAT, please see Mrs. Shaewitz.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>A Representative from Fresno Pacific University will be on campus, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> during lunch time. In the Career Center, located in the Library. If you are interested in learning more about Fresno Pacific sign up in the Presentation Binder in the Counseling Dept. or stop into the career center on that day. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>US Academy Night: </span></u></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>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 17, 2017 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 in the GWHS Counseling Office, Presentation Binder, by October 13th, 2017. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Seniors:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> The Comcast Scholarship Application is now open. Students must email Ms. Waters (counselor) in order to gain access to the application, which will be completed online via a Google Classroom format. Applicants must meet the following criteria: minimum 2.8 GPA, demonstrate leadership abilities in school activities or through work experiences, strong commitment to and involvement in community service, and plan to attend an accredited college. <b>One GWHS student will be selected for this $1,000 scholarship</b>. The application includes (1) Demographic information, (2) activity record, and (3) one-page essay. The deadline to submit the application is 10/20/17 at 3:30 PM. Late applications will NOT be accepted. If you have any additional question please see Ms. Waters in the Counseling Office.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>A <b>LEAD</b> representative will be on campus, <b>TODAY, Sept. 25 at lunch in P-21</b> to share about the LEAD program. #LEAD helps youth develop skills in communication, public speaking, character building. At the end of the program #LEAD offers a summer internship with 240-hour paid work experience, working with local community professionals. The Visalia cohort will meet twice a month at College of the Sequoias. Sign up in the Counseling Office "Presentation Binder" if you are interested in attending the information meeting. Applications are available online at </span><a href="http://www.cset.org/lead" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>www.cset.org/lead</span></a><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>, or see Mrs. McIntosh in the Counseling department. Applications are due by October 2nd so act now!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>ATTN SENIORS:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> <span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='color:black'>The Fresno State Ambassador will be available EVERY Wednesday from 9:30 am to 1:45 p.m. in the Career Center for those students interested in attending Fresno State. Her name is Pakou Thao. Please sign up in the “Presentation Binder” in the Counseling Dept. if you would like to meet. </span></span><b><u><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",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:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Clubs:</span></u></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>Chinese Culture Club</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'> first meeting has been <u>rescheduled for Friday 9/29</u> at lunch in room FS-8. All GW students are invited to come and have fun!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><u><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>XL Program: <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><u><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>ProYouth XL/SEED</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> - Students Empowered by Exposure to Diversity - would like to extend an invitation to all our students interested in going to the Maya Cinemas at Fresno. (Transportation and movie concession is provided by the school district and ProYouth). We are watching “Dolores” a Documentary based in </span><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>Dolores Huerta who is among the most important, yet least known, activists in American history. An equal partner in co-founding the first Farm Workers Unions with Cesar Chavez, her enormous contributions have gone largely unrecognized. Dolores tirelessly led the fight for racial and labor justice alongside Chavez. Becoming one of the most defiant feminists of the twentieth century and she continues the fight to this day, at age 87.” </span><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> - Go to your XL office to get more information regarding the fieldtrip and to pick up a permission slip. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>The Golden West ProYouth XL Team is currently looking for students that would like to be Student Tutors! This is a paid position through XL and students must fill out an application which can be picked up in Room E-10. Minimum qualifications are: Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher, an A or B in the course they wish to tutor, good communication skills, and preference will be given to upperclassmen. All applicants must fill out an XL application that includes two teacher recommendation forms. If you have any question, please contact Angela Santana at 559-731-5621 or at </span><a href="mailto:asantana@pyheart.org"><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>asantana@pyheart.org</span></a><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'>. Thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>New Office! Come visit us in our new location E-10, to see what's new in XL! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>Fresh Meals: All students can receive a free meal every day after school in E-10. </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><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:image004.jpg@01D333C1.8C7244C0" 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>