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Senior Farewell Celebration
The Grimsley PTSA will host a Senior Farewell on June 8th from 8pm-12am in Jamieson Stadium. This carnival style FREE event the night of graduation is for ALL seniors! This will be a super fun event that takes the place of Project Graduation which is usually held indoors. Plans include a mechanical bull, wipe out, a dunk tank, carnival games, food, music, prizes and more. Let's help celebrate these seniors who have missed so much this year, in a COVID safe and fun environment that provides an opportunity for them to have fun with friends and classmates.
To help make this happen we need your help:
1. Please help us reach our fundraising goal of $2,500!
We have a Go Fund Me page - https://gofund.me/337ddc04
Normally we spend most of the year fundraising and planning Project Graduation. This year, we are pulling this together in a month. Thank you for your support and please share with friends! We are getting closer - we have $1,575 raised so far! Thanks to everyone who has donated so far.
2. Volunteer!
We need lots of help pulling this off and it will be a ton of fun! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0f4ea9a69-senior
Chromebook Return
The district has decided that ALL STUDENTS should return their Chromebook with charger as soon as they are done with their exams directly to Mrs. Worrells in the library. SENIORS should also return any library materials they have checked out.
Grimsley Band
A reminder to band students, rehearsals for the concert will take place Monday and Tuesday evening, please check your Canvas announcements for which rehearsal you should attend.
Our band concert is Thursday, May 27th at 6:00 pm on the Front Lawn.
Also, 2021-22 Grimsley Marching Band registration is open. This was emailed out to families by Mr. Ray but can also be found on the Band page on the Grimsley website. All students enrolled in a band class need to fill out this registration. For any other questions, please contact Mr. Ray.
Cheerleading Tryouts – June 7th-10th
Cheerleading tryouts will be June 7th-10th. Eligibility packets must be turned in by June 1st. If there are any questions please see Ms. Beck in the Counseling Office.
Class of 2022 Picture News!
Senior photos will take place on the following dates: July 14, 15, 19 and 20. Watch for announcements over the summer on the school website and Mr. O’Donnell’s Connect-Eds for further instructions next month.
Summer AP Boot Camps
The AP Boot Camp is designed for high school students who have not yet taken an Advanced Placement (AP) course. The camp provides an opportunity for these students to develop an understanding of the AP curriculum and course expectations. Students will also be introduced to the skills that will be useful in their future AP courses, such as analyzing dense text, note-taking, efficient study skills, annotation, developing strong arguments, and evaluating sources. More information can be found on the AP/IB page on the Grimsley Website.
Yearbook News
1. 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.
2. There are 32 yearbooks left at $80. Please purchase them asap at jostensyearbooks.com or bring exact currency or a check made out to Grimsley Yearbook to the front office.
3. Yearbook Distribution will be on June 1 in a drive-thru fashion from 8:45 am until noon. Please enter the school from Benjamin Parkway and head up Campus Drive. Then turn right by the music building, and make your way to the shelter in the lower parking lot. We appreciate you following the times listed to prevent traffic backup. There will be several students helping in the process. Thank you!
Last Names
A-E 8:45 until 9:30
F-L 9:30 until 10:15
M-R 10:15 until 11:0
S-Z 11:00 until 12:00
Returning Textbooks
GHS will begin textbook collection next week beginning Monday, May 17, 2021. In-person students will return textbooks to their teachers. The remote students will return textbooks to the blue bins. If weather permits, the blue bins will be located in the front of the Main Entrance (where the cement octagon with the "G" in the middle is). If it rains, the blue bins will be located at 3 points (where Main, Vocation, and Music intersect).
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
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.
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
Senior Awards – Live Streamed May 28th
The Senior Awards Ceremony will be live streamed on Friday May 28th at 10AM. Please visit https://tinyurl.com/y9zs6djw to join. The event will also be recorded and available for viewing on the Grimsley Website.
Seniors who were invited should have received a letter in the mail, as well as a Canvas message from Ms. Pearson. If you were invited, be sure to RSVP. Invited students should wear formal attire under their Cap and Gown on Awards Day. “
FAFSA Application - Not too late to submit!
Attention Seniors! It is not too late to submit your FAFSA application for college next year. Grimsley is participating in the #cashforcollege campaign through NC First in FAFSA that will be awarding a $50 gift card to a senior who submits their FAFSA during the month of May! If you have not completed your FAFSA application, now is the time!
If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to your counselor! Once you have submitted your FAFSA send confirmation of your submission to your counselor to be entered in the drawing for the $50 gift card.
Cap & Gown Pick up - Sign Pick up
If you have still not picked up your cap and gown or other Herff Jones items, you will need to see Mrs. Whiting in her classroom, 413 Old Science, Tues, Wed or Thurs of THIS week from 8:30 – 9:15 AM or Wed afternoon 4:15-4:45. Do NOT interrupt her classes.
You will need to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Creech in the Main Office to get your yard sign if you haven’t picked that up.
Scholarship Information & Documentation
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.
Please send all scholarship award documentation to Mr. Lauer in the Counseling Center regardless of whether you plan to take advantage of the award monies or not. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Lauer.
Important Senior News
Please remember to check your email for information and dates for the end of the year. The email was sent May 13.
There is an on-campus graduation practice at 1 pm on May 28. We’ll meet at the main entrance of the football stadium to line up, practice names, and get other important information. Cap and gown proofs will be available that day. I still have a few unclaimed caps and gowns that will be available at that time to pick up as well. A generous donor will supply pizza for when we are finished.
Updates on name readers: The following will be reading names this year at graduation. If your name is often mispronounced, please contact your assigned name reader ASAP to discuss the correct pronunciation. If you can provide a phonetic spelling of your name, that would be really helpful.
Mr. Courts: Abbaszadeh – Diaz Canizalez
Ms. Eason: Dickerson – Kavanagh
Mr. Wade: Keaney – Reid
Mr. Burnette: Rettie – Zibo
Graduation tickets: As you may have heard, you will now receive 8 tickets for graduation. They will be distributed at the June 4 graduation practice at the coliseum.
Yearbooks – June 1
Yearbook Distribution will be on June 1 in a drive-thru fashion from 8:45 am until noon. Please enter the school from Benjamin Parkway and head up Campus Drive. Then turn right by the music building, and make your way to the shelter in the lower parking lot. We appreciate you following the times listed below to prevent traffic backup. There will be several students helping in the process. Thank you!
Last Names
A-E 8:45 until 9:30 am
F-L 9:30 until 10:15am
M- R 10:15 until 11:00am
S-Z 11:00 until 12:00
Graduation Practice – June 4 9:00 am, Greensboro Coliseum ****Mandatory Attendance***** Be there by 8:45 am. We will meet in the Main Coliseum on the floor.
Tickets will be distributed at practice.
Graduation – June 8 4:00 pm, Greensboro Coliseum
Be in Hall B of the Special Events Center by 3:00. Wear your cap and gown. Bring NOTHING else. No bags will be allowed in the building with graduates. All graduates will go through metal detectors. There’s a LONG walk to the coliseum so plan shoes accordingly.
Graduation Pictures
Please use this code to complete contact information to receive the proofs of pictures taken when you receive your diploma at graduation.
Senior Farewell Celebration – June 8 7:00pm – 12:00 am in Jamison Stadium
Join us for a carnival/night of fun and games as one last event on campus with your class.
While the event is free, please RSVP using the following link: http://bit.ly/seniorFarewell
RSVPs are required in order to attend.
Dress Code for Graduation
There is a long walk to the main coliseum floor where graduation will take place. Choose comfortable, appropriate shoes for the event.
Bring NOTHING in with you for graduation. No bags will be allowed. You will go through metal detectors to enter the venue. If you choose to bring your phone, it will need to be on silent during the ceremony.
No jeans, no tennis shoes, and no casual sandals.
GENTLEMEN must wear a white dress shirt and tie with dark dress pants, dark socks, and dark dress shoes.
LADIES should wear a scoop neck or v-neck white dress or appropriate nice dress underneath the gown: no bold patterns or colors that will show through the robe. If your dress is longer than the gown, it must be WHITE. If you choose to wear pants, follow the dress code for the gentlemen – dark pants and shoes.
Ladies shoes should be black, blue, tan or white dress shoes (no bright colors, no tennis shoes, boots, loafers, flip-flops or casual sandals). Be mindful of the height of your heels. You will have to walk up and down stairs. Save the 4+ inch heels for another event. Ladies, bring hair pins to keep the cap on properly.
Graduates will be “on display” to the visitors and should look proud of themselves. Caps are to be worn flat on your head with the tassel on the right. Do NOT put anything on the top of the cap. Be careful not to lose your stole or tassel. You will need both for all ceremonies. Replacement tassels are $15.
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