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Friends,
The Grimsley PTSA is 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
Have a great week!
Amanda Buchanan
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week – November 15th – 19th
The Grimsley Goods Club, which provides food and clothing to those in need in the GHS community is holding a food drive for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week from November 15th to November 19th. There will be a collection bin with a sign in each building. Each morning students will put donations in the bins and should let their 1ST PERIOD TEACHER know how many items they donated. The class with the most cans collected will receive a doughnut party the day we get back from Thanksgiving break (11/29). Thanks for your support, and go Whirlies!
Celebrating Musical Honors
Congratulations to Junior Carter Bingham on his successful performance as a Tenor with the North Carolina High School Honors Chorus, held Sunday, November 7th in Winston Salem at the North Carolina Music Educators Association state conference under the direction of Dr. Julie Yu from Kansas State University. Carter was one of only 6 GCS students to be selected for this honor and was ranked 7th in his voice part statewide. Carter is currently auditioning for the NC Governor’s School and the Mars Hill Festival Chorus.
Holiday Wreaths
The Grimsley High School Orchestra is selling beautiful Fraser Fir wreaths, straight from the mountains of Sparta, NC. Orders must be received and paid for by Monday, November 29th. You can purchase one from any orchestra student or pick up an order form from the Main Office.
GAP Community Night – November 16th
GAP Community Night will be held on Tuesday, November 16th from 5-8:30, at the Terrace at the Greensboro Coliseum. GAP Employers will be set up, socially distanced, to meet with students, parents, and community members who want to learn more about GAP and available apprenticeships. Masks are required. If you have any questions about GAP or the Community Night, please contact Mrs. Rock in the Media Center.
African American History Club
The African American History Club interest meeting will be on Tuesday, November 16th at 4:30 in room 301. This new club will consist of social programs, community service, study halls, and other events. Our goal is to foster a more inclusive environment for all!
National Honor Society
The Grimsley National Honor Society will hold its Annual Induction Ceremony for verified members on Thursday, November 18th at 7:30 pm in the Media Center. All newly verified NHS members are required to attend. See Mr. Darden and Ms. Allen for details.
November 22nd and 23rd
GCS has scheduled two remote learning days prior to Thanksgiving. The two new remote days are Monday, November 22nd and Tuesday, November. 23rd.
Students will log in to their courses from home to complete missing work but will not participate in live instruction during the two days, providing students and teachers a more flexible schedule.
GCS leaders made the decision after hearing about high levels of stress among students, staff and families. The shift to remote learning does not change the number of instructional days.
Graduation Info!!
Graduation Practice - June 1st - 9 a.m.
Graduation - June 3rd - 3 p.m.
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 Night
Save the date for November 29th or November 30th from 5:30 – 7:30 as we will host a FASFA Night with representatives to assist our students and families with completing their financial aid applications. More details to come!
College Recommendation Deadline – 12/1
The deadline for contacting your counselor and adding them to college recommendations with a due date of January 1st is December 1st.
Counselors will not be working on college applications over the Winter break so make sure you have communicated any requests you have by December 1st.
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
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.
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 - December 4th, March 12th, May 7th, and June 4th
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.
June 1st - Graduation Practice - 9 a.m.
June 3rd - Graduation - 3 p.m.
TBD: Cap and Gown Delivery (April), Senior Tea (May), Convocation (May)
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