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Friends,
Just a reminder that the theme for this year’s Reflections contest is “I will change the world by…”. Categories include literature, visual arts, dance choreography, music composition, film production and special artists. Find out more details here along with the entry form: https://ncpta.org/index.php/programs/reflections-arts-program/
Entries are due to: grimsleyhighschoolptsa@gmail.com by October 28. There are prizes and potential to advance to the County and State competition!
The Grimsley PTSA is also participating in the NCPTA “Give Me 5” Membership Challenge by attempting the “21 in 21” task! If our unit adds 21 members between October 21st and November 21st we will be eligible to win prizes for our program. If you have not yet joined the PTSA or have additional family members in your household who have not joined (students can be members too!), please consider following this link to join as well as donate to the Whirlie Way fundraising campaign:
https://grimsleyhighschoolptsa.memberhub.com/store
Lastly, our next scheduled PTSA meeting will take place on Monday, November 8th at 5:30 p.m. in the media center!
Have a great week!
Amanda Buchanan
Schedule Change For This Week
Monday, 10/25, and Tuesday, 10/26, are mandated Teacher Workdays. There will be no school for students.
Wednesday, 10/27, will be a Remote Learning day for 9th, 11th, & 12th grades. Students will follow our normal bell schedule. Instruction will be live (with the exception of the teachers administering the PreACT), and attendance will be taken. Only 10th grade students will be on campus. Once 10th graders are done testing they will go to their regular classes in person.
Red Ribbon Week 2021 - “Drug Free Looks Like Me”
Schools like ours are celebrating Red Ribbon Week across the entire country. The Red Ribbon is a symbol of our commitment towards creating a drug free America. On Friday, 10/29, we invite students to visit the Red Ribbon Week table in the Cafeteria during lunch to take the Drug Free Pledge.
PreACT – 10/27 – 10th Grade Only
10th graders will be taking the PreACT on Wednesday, October 27th. Due to testing, this will be a REMOTE day for NON-TESTERS.
Testing information is always shared through teacher’s classes, Canvas pages, and the school website. You may also find testing information at https://bit.ly/GHStesting4parents .
For any testing questions, please email Mrs. Younts at yountsh@gcsnc.com.
Grimsley Haunted Tour
The Grimsley Honors Theater classes present A Haunted Tour on October 28th & 29th starting at 7pm. Tours will run every 10 minutes until 7:50pm. Tours will begin at the Chance-Cousins Auditorium.
Online tickets can be purchased at http://ghswhirlies.booktix.com or at the door.
Students: $5 online/$7 at the Door
Adults: $6 online/$8 at the Door.
***Due to the nature this event, some of the scenes/sequences may be scary for audience members under the age of 10.***
College Planning Session
Did you miss the informative College Planning Session with University Prep Advisors? You can view the recording through the link below, which will be available until the end of October.
Meeting Recording:
https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/wsOSbMBo2wjkb5X_KVo-Ug-B5IK3bOLD4Wi2qzBWo9ka7v3Xtg-rVfLBz_-yNYZI.pfvG9T_Ge8Xncu6x
Access Passcode: 4?5?Cp1a.
Grimsley’s Yearbook
The 2022 Whirligig, Grimsley’s Yearbook, is on sale for $75. Get yours at www.jostensyearbooks.com!
Questions about Service Learning?
Do you have questions about Service Learning? See Ms. Hunt before or after school in room 801 Vocational.
Grimsley Daily Bulletin
https://gcsnccom-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/creechd_gcsnc_com/EbscmGLIAL9NvrLmYRA09oEBljtND1eUnXHX8CfQkn7t-w?rtime=pLPHRVNy2Ug
Updated Traditional School Calendar
https://www.gcsnc.com/Page/2#calendar1/20210907/month
For all your GSC updates
https://www.gcsnc.com/
On Facebook? Follow the Grimsley PTSA and Grimsley Parents page for discussions/advice/etc.
https://www.facebook.com/Grimsley-High-School-PTSA-1051652238322359
https://www.facebook.com/groups/161703010531409
**FAFSA Opened 10/1!**
Senior Retakes - Final Call
Date: 11/11/2021 (Thu.)
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Location: 758 Park Centre Dr, Kenersville NC 27284
Seniors please sign-up for the very last chance seniors have your senior portraits taken. This is for yearbook pictures only. Pictures will be taken at the Lifetouch Studio in Kernersville on November 11th. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4badad29a6fec25-senior2
College Visits
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with College Representatives that are coming to Grimsley. Sign up on the Counseling website or by emailing Ms. Taylor - taylorb2@gcsnc.com
College Visits - sign up here:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EAEAD2EA5FEC07-ncat
October 28 - Guilford College, Jacksonville University (FL), and Roanoke College (VA)
October 29 - Wake Forest and NC A&T
Class of 2022 Remind
Text @whirlies22 to 81010 to receive updates of class information.
Scholarships
Bookmark the Senior Page on the school’s website for updates and important information.
If you would like to be nominated for the Levine scholarship for UNC-Charlotte all you need to do is let Ms. Taylor know via email. Nothing else is required!
Belk Scholarship (Davidson College) and the Jefferson Scholarship (UVA) nominations are due to Ms. Taylor by Nov. 5 at 5:30pm. To be considered, you must submit a letter of recommendation and a resume.
Senior Ads
Attention parents of seniors: Senior Ads for the Whirligig, Grimsley’s yearbook, are now on sale! Commemorate your student’s senior year with a tribute to them in the yearbook! Ads start at $150 and go to $300. You can create and purchase the ad online. You can even pay in three easy installments! Get your ad today at http://www.jostensadservice.com!
Class of 2022 Important Dates and Info
SAT Dates - November 6th, December 4th, March 12th, May 7th, and June 4th
November 4th - Senior Class Meeting for senior items with Herff Jones in the auditorium during Home Room.
November 9th - Senior Supply Orders during lunch for students and in the evening for parents.
November 10th - Senior Supply Orders - lunch only (Alcove)
January 26th - Panoramic picture to be taken during homeroom in the Gym.
Week of February 7th - Cap and Gown pictures will be taken in the Auxiliary Gym during English Classes.
March 1st - ACT testing day for Juniors. This is another great day for a college visit.
March 3rd - Cap and Gown picture retakes.
TBD: Cap and Gown Delivery (April), Senior Tea (May), Convocation (May), Graduation Practice / Graduation (June)
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