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Grimsley PTSA is hosting a staff lunch on Thursday, May 6, in honor of teacher appreciation week. We are in need of some volunteers to help us distribute the meals to classrooms. Please consider helping out and signing up with the link below!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44A5AD2CA46-ghsstaff2
We are still looking for volunteers for the coat check at the Grimsley Prom taking place on Saturday, May the 22nd from 8:00-11:30 p.m. in the Grimsley Grove. This is a great opportunity to see our students all dressed up and having fun, as well as have some fun yourself! Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080b4baaa72ca57-grimsley
Additionally, the student council is also looking for parent chaperones to supplement the staff chaperones at the prom as well as food and drink donations. If you would be interested in helping out in either of these capacities please see the following links:
Food Drink Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DA4AB28A1F94-202020211
Chaperone Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DA4AB28A1F94-20202021
Thanks for all you do to support our students and staff!
Amanda Buchanan
4th Quarter Progress Reports
4th Quarter Progress Reports will be emailed to all student email accounts on Tuesday, May 4th at 9:00!
Larry Saunders Excellence in Teaching Award
The PTSA is currently accepting nominations for the Larry Saunders Excellence in Teaching Award. Larry Saunders was a math teacher at Grimsley 1968-1996 and his dedication and excellence in teaching were an inspiration to Grimsley students and faculty for many years.
Any student or parent can nominate a teacher by writing a letter of nomination outlining why this teacher should receive the award.
Criteria include:
- classroom teacher having taught a minimum of 5 years at GHS
- demands rigor and the highest possible level of academic achievement from all students
- demonstrates a keen knowledge of their subject matter
- is readily available to students
- demonstrates professionalism and a devotion to teaching
Nominations may be anonymous and should be submitted to Awards Chair, Laura Wallace, lwallace@gokeystone.com, by May 15. A PTSA committee will review all submissions and select the winner.
Questions? Please contact Laura Wallace (lwallace@gokeystone.com or 336-215-4842)
Previous Recipients:
Larry Williamson, Kemp Dalton, Temple Eller, Marshall Johnson, Stefan Stuber, Teresa Whiting, Michael Courts, Jane Miller, Roberta Rohan, Michael Albert, Evan Post and Brian Wade.
Remote AP and IB Students
If you are a remote student or you do not have a parking pass this year - we are encouraging, you to carpool or get dropped off for your AP & IB Exams. There is some extra parking available behind the cafeteria, but you will need to contact Mr. Ingram, http://ingrama2@gcsnc.com, to request a parking spot if you need one. Again - PLEASE carpool!!
Final Exam Schedule
*For medical waivers, please email Hannah Younts at yountsh@gcsnc.com for information that must be completed.
*If a student does not have an in-person exam they do not need to report to campus unless they need transportation for the afternoon exam.
*For schedule conflicts, please email Hannah Younts at yountsh@gcsnc.com.
*English II test dates are subject to change pending information
*English II test dates will be finalized and shared with students’ GCS email by Friday, May 7th.
Bell Schedule for 17th – 20th
No 0 Period
9:30 – 9:40 Report to morning exam testing location
9:40 – 12:35 Morning Exam
12:35 – 1:05 Lunch
1:15 – 4:10 Afternoon Exam
Bell Schedule for 21st – 28th
No 0 Period
9:40 – 10:00 Report to testing location
10:00 – 2:00 Exam
Lunches will be available.
Car Riders and Walkers will be dismissed once testing is complete.
Bus Riders will be dismissed once the bus has arrived.
NCCJ - STARR (Students Talking About Race and Racism) Program
Last year NCCJ started the STARR Youth Program and they are excited to continue the program this year. The program is open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. NCCJ will only be taking 24 students for the program and space will fill up quickly! If interested, click here to register! https://www.tfaforms.com/4898452
Congratulations to Savanna Ray!!
Savanna Ray has been selected as the Grimsley High School Poet Laureate!
High School Poet Laureate Virtual Reading and Recognition
The High School Poet Laureate Virtual Reading and Recognition will be held on May 19, at 6 pm. All are invited to attend this celebration of youth voices and poetry.
You must register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ld-qvrTwqG9ZrtWHcuIoy2yuveLp3_tz6
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting, including the password.
Ultimate Frisbee Club
The Ultimate Frisbee club will meet on Thursday nights from 6:30-8:30PM on the track field. Please see Mr. SanGeorge in room 408 for details.
Attention AP/IB Students
The IB/AP Newsletter provides important details, dates, and times for the upcoming exams. You can access it on our website or by clicking here:https://www.gcsnc.com/Page/34949
We value the opinions and feedback of our students and are seeking feedback from our AP/IB Students! We need ALL AP/IB Students to complete the survey linked HERE (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=H_vimqLeQ0yBlHYk_LuzDHEpGO5Q_bRNt5zwwOmDe3hUMVZRUllLWjRFTVhZUDFYWExJNDFQREdaTy4u.) to help provide us with information that will allow us to continue to support our students and showcase our Exceptional AP and IB Courses!
Underclassmen Pictures
It has been 30 days since underclassmen pictures were taken. Don’t forget to view your proof and order your pictures.
For more information, click this link: https://lifetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/204-113-SC-UC-gFRNs_US_Prepay.pdf?utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PPD_F20_Po30&utm_medium=email%E2%80%8B&utm_source=ExactTarget%E2%80%8B&utm_campaign=PPD_F20_Po30%E2%80%8B&utm_content=https%3a%2f%2flifetouch.com%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2020%2f09%2f204-113-SC-UC-gFRNs_US_Prepay.pdf%3futm_source%3dExactTarget%26utm_medium%3demail%26utm_campaign%3dPPD_F20_Po30
Photo packets for remote students are in the main office. Please call to make an appointment to pick them up; otherwise, they will go home on Yearbook Distribution Day, which will be the very end of May or first week of June.
Prom!
Grimsley is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Junior/Senior Prom for our students this year! All rules and regulations provided by the CDC and GCS Health Department will be followed and enforced. This event will be held outside, and masks will be required. More information about purchasing tickets and specific event details will be coming soon.
Date: May 22nd, 2021
Time: 8:00pm to 11:30pm
Location: Grimsley’s Grove
Theme: A Night Under the Stars
**Please note that there is a separate event hosted by some senior parents on June 5th. We are not affiliated with that event.
Important Update About Assignment Deadlines for 4th Quarter
Starting this quarter, ALL assignments must be submitted within 7 days! If the assignment is not submitted within 7 days, your teacher(s) may not accept the assignment or may give a late penalty for submitting the assignment late. Check with each of your teachers to find out about their late policy for fourth quarter!
Parents of AP students!!
Mr. Barnard has sent out several emails outlining the exam procedures this May including a required survey to complete if you wish to take your exam virtually. This was sent to each student's school email address and should have been communicated through their AP teacher via CANVAS and TEAMS. This information is also on the Grimsley website under the AP/IB Programs button at the bottom (center) of the home page. You can also find the exam schedule there for your convenience. If you have any questions - please email Mr. Barnard ASAP.
ALL IB exams will take place on campus. They will be in-person, on paper.
Grimsley’s Blue Literary Magazine
Grimsley’s Blue, Club is back with our literary magazine, featuring an eBook version ($3) and a physical copy ($5), and your order will be filled and distributed by the end of the school year! Check out our other announcements at http://grimsleylitmag.weebly.com!
If you have any questions, email an officer at http://grimsleylitmag@gmail.com.
Instructions for purchasing:
1. Go to the K12 Payment site at https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/Parent.
2. Click on the "School Fees" tab located on the left side of the page.
3. Under the "Available Fees" tab, look for "Blue's Literary Magazines" and fill out your information.
4. Click the orange "Add to Cart" button and complete your purchase- a receipt should be emailed to you automatically.
5. We will contact you about how you'd like your orders to be distributed.
Yearbooks!
Our yearbook order has been placed. First come, first serve for the 35 remaining books. The price is $80.00.
Summer Job Opportunity
Greensboro Parks and Recreation is hiring for all aquatics positions for Summer 2021!
Training is FREE and pay starts at $15 an hour. You must be at least 15 years old to apply. Please take a look at the job board to see all available positions. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Kristen Herndon, Facilities and Aquatics Coordinator by email at http://Kristen.herndon@greensboro-nc.gov.
Attention AP Parents!!
Please have your student log in to their AP Classroom at myap.collegeboard.org and double check that they have "joined" each of their AP Classes using the join code provided by their teachers. This is an essential step in registering students for their AP Exams. If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please email Mr. Barnard at http://barnarr@gcsnc.com.
Grimsley Goods Food Pantry
Whirlie Families can now sign up for access to our Grimsley Goods Food Pantry by going to the Grimsley Website, look for the Grimsley Back to School Updates tab, scroll down and click: How can I access the Grimsley Food Pantry (Grimsley Goods). If you have any questions, please contact our School Social Worker at 336-709-9534.
Service Learning Opportunities
Is your student interested in volunteering in the community?
A great place to check for opportunities is the Volunteer Center https://volunteercentertriad.org/
Out of the Garden: https://outofthegardenproject.org/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-sign-ups/
Backpack Beginnings: https://backpackbeginnings.org/donate-time/
Grimsley Daily Bulletin
https://gcsnccom-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/creechd_gcsnc_com/EbscmGLIAL9NvrLmYRA09oEBljtND1eUnXHX8CfQkn7t-w?rtime=LOzSksxG2Eg
Updated Traditional School Calendar
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Meetings/Attachment.aspx?S=11102&AID=227258&MID=7381
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
Graduation will be Tuesday, June 8th at 4:00pm.
Graduation practice will be Friday, June 4th at 9:00am.
Learning Hubs are BACK!!
We are pleased to announce that we are bringing back our learning hub for seniors. The learning hub will be open each evening from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm and on the weekends for seniors who need assistance in meeting graduation requirements and passing their classes. Meals and transportation will be provided to students who attend. We will have teachers and support staff in place to help you with your courses and answer any questions you have.
If you are interested in attending the learning hub, please get in touch with an administrator for details! In order to ensure that we have enough meals, you will need to register with an administrator!
Senior Survey
With graduation approaching, it is time to complete your senior survey. To do this, you need to go to Grimsley’s website and click the link at the bottom left side of the home page. This information is used for state reporting on our graduating class. The survey will take 5 minutes to complete.
Class of 2021 Signs
All Seniors will get a Class of 2021 Sign this year. We only received our partial order for the Cap & Gown pick up but will have the rest in soon. We will make an announcement with instructions for when you can pick up yours once the rest of the signs have arrived.
Best All-Around Male and Female Graduate
Each year, the senior class votes on the Best All-Around Male and Female of the class. It is the most prestigious award given at Senior Awards. It is a serious award and needs to be treated as such. Be thinking about your votes for the one male and one female who best represents Grimsley High School’s Class of 2021. There will be voting updates later.
Scholarship Information
Seniors, please make sure you are visiting the Grimsley Scholarship page via the Counseling link on the school website. New scholarships are being posted frequently.
Senior Yearbook Ads
There is no longer any ad space available in the yearbook.
Parents, please pay for senior ads if you have yet to do so. Make checks out to Grimsley Yearbook, and mail them to the school at the attention of Diane Creech or Christina Ericksen.
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