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Weekly Update 11/7 - 11/11
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Dear GHS parents,
Thursday morning right before school we were informed that a group of students were planning an election protest that would go from snack to lunch. The students were informed that if they missed class they would be truant but that they would be allowed to conduct their protest since their plan was to just sit outside and be silent.
Near the end of lunch a small number of other students acted inappropriately towards the protesters including throwing lunch objects. School administrators, including District administrators who were on campus, were there and immediately stepped in. Students were identified and immediately suspended. Other students have been identified via our School cameras and will be disciplined when school resumes on Monday.
It is unfortunate that we had students who chose to express themselves in this manner, especially when the event started as a peaceful example of how our democracy works when it is at its best. It is also unfortunate that so much misinformation about this event is being spread. I want to commend the adults who worked hard to handle a difficult situation and the vast majority of our students who acted peacefully and maturely.
Regardless of where you stand on the outcome of the election, it is time to come together as a nation and a community and celebrate the peaceful transition of power that we are so famous for throughout the world.
Dr. Benjamin Wolf
Principal, Glendale High School
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THE GHS VARIETY SHOW IS COMING!
NOVEMBER 17th & 18th
7:00 PM IN THE JWPAC
DON'T MISS THE BEST SHOW IN TOWN
ONLY $10
Drill Team, Jazz Band & All Performers are selling tickets
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MR. GEBESHIAN'S AP LANGUAGE STUDENTS
TELL THEIR LIFE STORY IN JUST 6 WORDS....
Click the picture to watch the video....
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ARCHIVES OF THE NITRO NEWSFLASH CAN BE FOUND
ON THE PTSA PAGE OF THE SCHOOL'S WEBSITE!
To access past editions, go to the drop down menu labelled "FOR PARENTS" at www.glendalehigh.com Click on PTSA and there is a menu item on the left for the Nitro Newsflash.
Happy Reading!
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AIR FORCE RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING COURSE PROGRAM FROM USC ON CAMPUS 11/15
During lunch, they will be briefing interested students on:
- What is AFROTC?
- Going to college while in the program
- College Scholarships
- Internal and External Benefits throughout the Air Force and life
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All students are invited to participate in the national poetry recitation contest POETRY OUT LOUD. Poetry Out Loud encourages students to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. Students will compete at the district contest, and one winner will
move on to the LA County contest. Students who are interested in participating should see Ms. Ciotti in room 2131 for all the details and coaching.
For more information, visit: www.poetryoutloud.org
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SENIORS, NEED HELP WITH YOUR UC APPLICATION?
A representative from the UC's will be here on Monday, November 14th at 11:30AM in room 4105 to assist you with your online UC applications. Don't forget to create your UC on-line account prior to the workshop and bring your transcript with you on 11/14!
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The Committee for Armenian Students in Public Schools (CASPS) is pleased to announce that its 9th annual art contest is well underway. This year's theme is "Your Favorite Childhood Story or Book." Please note that any interested Armenian student is welcome to participate. Student artwork is due to the main office of the high school by Friday, December 2nd. A CASPS Committee Member will collect the artwork by 3:00 pm on December 2nd.
If students have questions, they can reach out to Arsineh Hovannisian, Executive Director of CASPS at info@casps.org or contact Jaclyn Scott at Mountain Avenue Elementary School jscott@gusd.net.
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A NEW DONOR'S CHOOSE PROJECT
FROM MS. KHACHTURIAN
Help Ms. K fund this Cultural Hand Design Project. Her students will learn about henna, a multi-branched flowering plant that also produces a dye for skin, hair, fingernails, and fabric, the origin of it, and its uses. Additionally, they will learn about other cultures and how henna designs defer in various cultures such as Indian, Arabic, Pakistani, Persian, and North African cultures. They will then apply what they have learned to create a cast of their own hand (working in partners and switching roles) and creating a henna design influenced by the culture of their choice to apply on their sculpture (using tempera paint) to express what they have learned about the design in 3D.
This project will raise funds for plaster strips, foam boards, paint, xacto, and brushes to create a three-dimensional Henna Design Sculpture.
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New events in RED
Nov. 14: Banking Day
Nov. 14: UC Rep on campus to assist with UC college applications (11:30, rm. 4105)
Nov. 15: Air Force Reserve Officer Training Course Representative on Campus at lunch
Nov. 17 - 18: Variety Show 7 pm (JWPAC)
Nov. 21-25: Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 28: Banking Day
Nov. 30: Cal State and UC college app deadline
Dec. 5: Banking Day
Dec. 5: PTSA Association Meeting & Potluck Dinner 6 pm (Cafeteria)
Dec. 6: Winter Music Concert 7 pm (JWPAC)
*BANKING DAYS (12:57 Dismissal)
November 14 & 28, December 5, January 9 & 23,
February 6, March 6, April 3 & 17, May 1
*MINIMUM DAYS (12:57 Dismissal)
March 17, April 7
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Help Needed Saturday 12/3!
The Human Growth Foundation together with Children's Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism needs volunteers for its 4th Annual Walk for Kids Growth at Griffith Park, in Los Angeles.
Please email Nava Amoona at hgf@hgfound.org if you are interested in volunteering. Be sure to me the following information:
- Volunteer First & Last Name
- Volunteer Age
- Volunteer Email Address
- Name of School/Organization
- Event Day Captain for Your Volunteers
Please note:
- Volunteers must be able to work from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Volunteers will receive complimentary food and drinks
- Volunteers will receive a letter of recommendation or verification of community service hours upon request
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Two scholarships are available for your application:
- $750 Volunteer Service Scholarship — This scholarship recognizes graduating seniors for their volunteer service in schools and communities, allowing them to register for courses at accredited colleges, universities, trade or technical schools. Applicants must be PTA members graduating from a California high school between January 1 and June 30 of the current academic year. Applications, reference forms and letters must be received by California State PTA by February 1; proof of enrollment and completion of coursework must be provided to California State PTA by June 1.
- $500 Dr. Ralph E. White Graduating Senior Scholarship – Honoring the volunteer and public-service legacy of Dr. Ralph E. White and his wife, Eleanor, this additional scholarship provides $500 each to two successful applicants of the Volunteer Service Scholarship who intend to pursue a career in a medical field.
Applications and all supporting documents must be received in the California State PTA office by February 1. All applicants are notified of their status in March. Scholarship winners receive a letter of congratulations and recognition certificate from California State PTA along with a check.
For questions and more information, please contact the California State PTA Scholarship and Grant Chairman at grants@capta.org.
To apply online or download an application form, CLICK HERE.
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