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Weekly Update 11/14 - 11/18
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FALL SEMESTER FINALS SCHEDULE
Thursday, December 15: Period 1 & 2
Friday, December 16: Period 3 & 4
Monday, December 19: Period 5 & 6
Dismissal at 12:30 all three days
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SENIORS, THE DEADLINE TO APPLY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AND THE CAL STATES IS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH!
Be sure to get all your application items in on time!
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KICK OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH OUR
ANNUAL VOCAL MUSIC CONCERT ON 12/1
7 pm in the JWPAC!
This amazing show will feature choir groups, bells, soloists and candlelight Silent Night sing-a-long, plus the Hallelujah Chorus with orchestra! Just what you need to get into the holiday spirit!
Tickets may be purchased from any choir member or at the door for just $10. ASB pre-sale tickets are $9 and may be purchased in the choir room at snack and at lunch.
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ARE YOU A B- STUDENT?
A 4-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IS NOT OUT OF REACH!!!
Most of California's private colleges and universities have no minimum GPA requirements and, therefore, have greater flexibility in their admissions processes. Some of those that B- students might want to look into include the following:
Remember that the GPA is only one element that colleges look at in the decision-making process. You will increase your odds of getting into any school by strengthening the other parts of your application. A lower than average GPA may be offset by high test scores, character traits, extenuating circumstances, extracurricular activities, or a special talent/ability.
SOURCE: College Fit 360
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2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR STARTS AUGUST 16th
On Tuesday, November 15th the Glendale Unified School Board approved the academic calendar for the 2017-18 school year.
Key dates:
Aug. 16th: 1st day of classes
Dec. 21st: Winter break begins
Jan. 8th: 2nd Semester begins
Mar. 19 - 26: Spring Break
April 24: No School (Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day)
June 6: Last Day of School
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PTSA ASSOCIATION MEETING & POTLUCK DINNER
ALL FAMILIES WELCOME!
Please save the date for our upcoming GHS PTSA Association meeting to be held on Monday, Dec. 5th. This is a tri-school cluster meeting including families from both Roosevelt M.S. and Wilson M.S.
We will hold our business portion of the meeting from 6 pm till 7 pm and the program and entertainment will begin at 7 pm. Guest speakers include former Glendale Council PTA President and former School Board member Sandy Russell, and Deb Rinder, former GHS principal and current Senior Director of Secondary Services for GUSD. In addition, GHS administrators will discuss some of the wonderful happenings here at GHS and there will be student performances from our Choral and Drama programs.
This is a potluck event. Bring a favorite dish to share for about 10 - 12 people.
- Families with last names starting with A - L bring an appetizer
- Families with last names starting with M - Z bring a dessert.
The GHS PTSA will supply all the plates, napkins, utensils, water and coffee.
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BILINGUAL COMPETENCY EXAM APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
Do you speak more than one language? GUSD is now taking applications for the Bilingual Competency exam. Students who pass the exam will receive a Certificate of Bilingual Competency and a special seal on their High School Diploma.
Students who wish to apply can pick up an application in room 4113 or by printing one out from the GHS website. All completed forms must be turned in to room 4113.
The test date for Arabic, Armenian and Tagalog is Saturday January 28, 2017 and the test date for Korean, Russian and Spanish is Saturday February 4, 2017. The exams will be given right here at GHS.
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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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New events in RED
Nov. 21-25: Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 28: Banking Day
Nov. 30: Cal State and UC college app deadline
Dec. 1: Vocal Concert (7 pm, JWPAC)
Dec. 5: Banking Day
Dec. 5: PTSA Association Meeting & Potluck Dinner 6 pm (Cafeteria)
Dec. 5-9: PTSA Toy & Book Drive (drop off in office)
Dec. 6: Winter Instrumental Music Concert (7 pm, JWPAC)
Dec. 8 - 14: Dead Week
Dec. 15: Finals (Periods 1 & 2, dismissal at 12:30)
Dec. 16: Finals (Periods 3 & 4, dismissal at 12:30)
Dec. 19: (Periods 5 & 6, dismissal at 12:30)
Dec. 20: No School for students - End of 1st Semester
Dec. 20-Jan. 8: Winter Break
Jan. 9: 2nd Semester begins
Jan. 9: Banking Day
Jan. 13: Mr. Nitro Pagent
Jan. 16: No School (MLK Day)
Jan. 17-20: Yellow Ribbon Week
Jan. 19: Instrumental Music Concert
Jan. 23: Banking Day
Jan. 24: Dance/Drill Show (7:00 JWPAC)
Jan. 26: Visual and Performing Arts Festival (6:30 JWPAC)
Jan. 26: Reflections Awards (at VAPA Festival)
Jan. 27: UCLA Blood Drive (small gym 7 am - 3 pm)
*BANKING DAYS (12:57 Dismissal)
November 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 FUND THIS PROJECT & FEED THE HUNGRY AT THE SAME TIME!
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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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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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