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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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><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:"Arial",sans-serif'><img width=104 height=93 id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D48BAD.E7E47860"></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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:"Arial",sans-serif'><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:"Arial",sans-serif'>Daily Bulletin - Volume 40; Issue 72<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:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tuesday, December 4, 2018 <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:"Arial",sans-serif'><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:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>New Announcements</span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='color:#C45911'>MENS GOLF meeting will be Wednesday, December 5th at the beginning of lunch in P3. The meeting will be brief. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#C45911'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#C45911'>Attached is a copy of the bell schedule for Fall 2018 Finals! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#C45911'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#C45911'>Finals will be December 19, 20, 21.<b> <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#C45911'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#C45911'>Winter Formal Dance tickets are now on sale! </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#C45911'>Make sure all your debts are paid off before then so that you may be able to purchase your ticket. <b>A print out is posted on the outside of the attendance window.</b> If you have any questions please see Mrs. Hunter in the finance office. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#C45911'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#C55A11;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#C55A11;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%'>Just a reminder this is the last week to Adopt-A-Star</span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#C55A11;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#C55A11;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%'>. At this time we have <b>108</b> stars still waiting to be adopted! Please stop by room L-20 during lunch or reach out to us if a visit is not possible during lunch and we can find a way for you to adopt a future Blazer J Thank you in advance for your support and generosity!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#C55A11;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#C55A11;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#C45911'>We have 250 Poinsettias that still need a home.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#C45911'> Each year Blazer Choir sells beautiful Holiday Poinsettias that are grown locally in Fresno and sent to us grower direct from Belmont Nursery. We had 200+ additional poinsettias available for purchase if you and your family would like to support our efforts while decorating your home or office for the holidays. They also make great gifts for friends, clients, or colleagues. Each plant is $15 and will arrive on December 6. Each red poinsettia comes in a 6” Pot wrapped with special foil ready to enjoy. If you are interested in purchasing a few, please complete the attached form and return to Mr. Raheb before December 6. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#C45911'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>All Parents and Students: <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Golden West High School students are not allowed on the Valley Oak Middle School Campus at any time.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Due to the weather becoming colder we will be allowing students to wear beanies and headbands. Please remember they 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The <u><span style='color:blue'><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GoldenWestHSChoirs/">GWHS Choirs</a></span></u> will be presenting their <u><span style='color:blue'><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/335440470524016/">Winter Concert</a></span></u> in combination with the Golden West Band and Orchestra on Saturday December 15 at L.J. Williams Theater. Visit our Facebook Page for more information at <u><span style='color:blue'><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/335440470524016/">http://www.facebook.com/events/335440470524016/</a></span></u><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Failure to attend assigned Tardy Detention will result in loss of privileges. Example: Rallies, and extracurricular such as attending athletic events. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>As of now students must have a valid GW student ID card to be allowed off campus during lunch. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Counseling:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A representative from Fresno State’s CAMP (College Assistance Migrant Program) will be on campus TODAY, Dec. 4, 2018 during 3rd period in S-3.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> CAMP is a unique educational program that helps students from migrant and seasonal farmworker family backgrounds to succeed at Fresno State. CAMP facilitates transition from high school to college and offers first-year support services necessary to help students graduate from college. For more information and to sign up see the “Presentation Binder” in the counseling office.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>ANNUAL LIONS STUDENT SPEAKER CONTEST:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> ATTN ALL GRADE LEVELS - For the 82nd consecutive year, the Lions Clubs of California will hold their annual Student Speakers Contest. <b>All</b> grade levels are eligible to participate. Over $103,500 will be paid out in scholarships to the winning students. Local area winners will win $100 and can advance to the district level where the winner will be awarded a $4,500 scholarship and can advance even further in the contest to win up to $10,000. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>This year students will answer the question: “Freedom of the Press, What does it Mean?” Please visit the Counseling Dept. Scholarship page to print an “Interest Form” or come to the Counseling Office and pick one up from the “Presentation Binder”. Interest forms are due to Mrs. McIntosh in the counseling department by January 17, 2019.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A Representative and former Golden West Graduate, (Fidel Moreno) from Fresno State will be presenting an informational meeting on Fresno States ROTC, Military Science & Leadership Program. <b><span style='color:#222222;background:white'>ROTC</span></b><span style='color:#222222;background:white'> stands for Reserve Officer Training Corps. It's a college program that prepares young adults to become officers in the U.S. Military. If you are interested, please sign up in the Presentation Binder in the Counseling Dept. to attend.</span></span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The Fresno State Ambassador will be available EVERY OTHER Thursday from 8:30 am to 3:00 p.m. in the Career Center for those students interested in attending Fresno State or any other CSU. Her name is Liliana. Please sign up in the “Presentation Binder” in the Counseling Dept. if you would like to meet.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>*AP students and parents: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>AP Tests are now on sale!!<b> </b>Please refer to the AP documents for information regarding the fees, dates, and deadlines for 2018/2019 AP exams. </span><u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'><a href="https://www.vusd.org/Page/12318"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://www.vusd.org/Page/12318</span></a></span></u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> We also accept payments via credit card online at the GW webstore!</span><u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'><a href="https://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/golden_west_high_sch/"><span style='color:#0563C1'> https://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/golden_west_high_sch/</span></a></span></u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <u>March 8, 2019 is the absolute last day to pay for AP Exams</u>! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Athletics:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Athletic Clearance:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> 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 …..<b>trailblazerathletics.com</b> then click on Student Athletic Clearance tab. This form of clearance is now mandatory along with a current physical. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Clubs:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Diversity Club</span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>: We will be meeting during lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays in room A-9. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>FCA: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We will be meeting in room A-1 during lunch on Wednesdays!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>XL Program:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hip-Hop Dance</span></i></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> is happening on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the dance room from 3:30-5:30 pm. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Boxing</span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> on Mondays and Tuesdays in P-29 near the stadium from 3:30-5:30 pm. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Math Tutorials</span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Mr. Lopez’s room P-14. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mr. Elsharkawy in room S-5 will tutor <b>Chemistry and Physics</b> every Tues. & Wed. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sports Medicine</span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the Trainer’s room from 3:30-5:30 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Weightlifting </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>will be meeting on Monday & Thursday after school 3:30-4:30 pm in the weight room.<b> </b> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Here is the Link for Blazer Central: </span><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='color:#0563C1'><a href="https://youtu.be/r5slq2-KrnI"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://youtu.be/r5slq2-KrnI</span></a></span></u><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:image003.jpg@01D48BAE.DEB3E950" 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>