GHS PTSA Blog

This Week at Gab - November 19 - 25, 2018

11/18/2018

We are thankful and grateful for you!
Thank you for your support and all you do for our GHS family.

Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS WEEK:
Mon 11/19 – Fri 11/23 – Thanksgiving Week – NO SCHOOL

NEXT WEEK:
Thurs 11/29 – Red Cross Blood Drive

Fri 11/30 – Progress Reports Mailed Home

UPCOMING DECEMBER DATES:

Mon 12/3 – PTSA Meeting, 7pm (Library/Media Center)

Wed 12/5 – GHS Choir Concert, 6-8pm (Goodson Theater)

Thurs 12/6 – GHS Instrumental Music Winter Concert (Band & Orchestra), 6-8pm (Goodson Theater)

Fri 12/14 – GHS Teacher Soup Luncheon

Sat 12/15 – GEMR Marching Band Showcase, 2-5pm (Eagles Stadium)

Wed 12/19 – Fri 12/21 – 1st Semester FINALS, 8am - 12:15pm

Mon 12/24 – Mon 1/7 – Winter Break

For more information about Gabrielino PTSA, please visit our website at http://www.gabrielinoptsa.org/

This Week at Gab - November 12 - 18

11/18/2018

This Week:
Mon 11/12 – Veterans Day – NO SCHOOL

Wed 11/14 – Winter Athletic Parent Meeting

Thurs 11/15 – GHS Parent Seminar - Mental Health – Anxiety, 7pm, Goodson Theater

Film Screening and panel discussion of “Angst” – a film about anxiety, truth, & hope. For information and to RSVP, click HERE

Next Week:
Mon 11/19 – Fri 11/23 – Thanksgiving Week – NO SCHOOL
Announcements:
Before you do any online Black Friday shopping….

AMAZON SMILE
Amazon will donate to GHS PTSA on your behalf, for free! To sign up, just go to www. smile.amazon.com . Select “Gabrielino High PTSA” as your recipient charity. Each time you shop at Amazon, log in through smile.amazon.com and they will donate .05% of your purchase to our students!

For more information about Gabrielino PTSA, please visit our website by clicking Here

This week at Gab: November 5 - 11, 2018

11/5/2018

Congrats to GEMR!
(GABRIELINO EAGLE MARCHING REGIMENT)
1st place at Canyon Springs High School Field Tournament (10/6)
2nd place at Baldwin Park Tournament (10/20)
1st place at Sierra Vista High School Tournament (10/27)

This Week:
Mon 11/5 – PTA Reflections Art Contest – Entries Due!
Mon 11/5 – GAB WEEK Starts – “Happiness Starts Here”
Wed 11/7 – GHS PTSA Board Meeting, 7pm (GHS Library/Media Center) – Please join us!
Thurs 11/8 – Hispanic Parent Group Meeting, 6pm (GHS)
Fri 11/9 – Drama Fall Play, 3pm and 7pm
Sat 11/10 – Drama Fall Play, 7pm
Sun 11/11 – Drama Fall Play, 3pm

Next Week:
Mon 11/12 – Veterans Day – NO SCHOOL
Wed 11/14 – Winter Athletic Parent Meeting
Thurs 11/15 – GHS Parent Seminar - Mental Health (“Angst” Film)

Upcoming dates:
Mon 11/19 – Fri 11/23 – Thanksgiving Week – NO SCHOOL

Be sure to check out the Gabrielino website by clicking HERE for more events and the Fall Sports schedule!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

PTA REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST
The due date for Reflections Art Contest entries is now extended to Nov. 5 th . Please don't wait until the last minute to submit your entry! Please submit your entries at the Student Center or your Art teacher. If you have any questions, please contact
Kim Hua at kimahua73@gmail.com or 626-277-1902.

PTA MEMBER DISCOUNTS
PTA Members receive exclusive discounts at Baskin Robbins, Legoland, Aquarium of the Pacific, Hertz, and Good Housekeeping. Check out these great perks HERE!

TONGVA TUTORING
Free Math, Science, and English tutoring is available Tuesdays at lunch or
Wednesday and Thursdays from 3-4pm . All are welcome! No appointment needed.

For more information about Gabrielino PTSA, please visit our website by clicking Here

This Week at Gab: October 29 - November 2, 2018

10/29/2018

Thank you GHS FOOTBALL players and coaches
for a great season!

Way to go GIRLS VOLLEYBALL!
Congratulations on another MVL title!!

Go Eagles!

This Week:
Fri 11/2 – NO SCHOOL – Staff Development Day

Mon 11/5 – PTA Reflections Art Contest – Entries Due!

Wed 11/7 – GHS PTSA Board Meeting, 7pm (GHS Library/Media Center) – Please join us!

Next Week:
Mon 11/12 – Veterans Day – NO SCHOOL

Mon 11/19 – Fri 11/23 – Thanksgiving Week – NO SCHOOL

Be sure to check out the Gabrielino website by clicking HERE for more events and the Fall Sports schedule!

Announcements

PTA REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST
The due date for Reflections Art Contest entries is now extended to Nov. 5th. Please don't wait until the last minute to submit your entry! Please submit your entries at the Student Center or your Art teacher. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Hua at kimahua73@gmail.com or 626-277-1902.

PTA MEMBER DISCOUNTS
PTA Members receive exclusive discounts at Baskin Robbins, Legoland, Aquarium of the Pacific, Hertz, and Good Housekeeping. Check out these great perks HERE!

TONGVA TUTORING
Free Math, Science, and English tutoring is available Tuesdays at lunch or Wednesday and Thursdays from 3-4pm . All are welcome! No appointment needed.

For more information about Gabrielino PTSA, please visit our website by clicking Here

This Week at Gab - October 22-27, 2018

10/22/2018

Due Date Extended!

The due date for Reflections Art Contest entries is now extended to Monday, November 5th. Please don't wait until the last minute to submit your entry. This will give us a chance to check your work and make any necessary corrections.

Please submit your entries at the Student Center or your Art teacher.

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Hua at kimahua73@gmail.com or 626-277-1902.

Thank you and Good luck!

GHS PTSA Reflections Committee

Holiday shopping is right around the corner! Have you signed up for AMAZON SMILE yet? Amazon will donate to GHS PTSA on your behalf, for free! To sign up, just go to www. smile.amazon.com and select “Gabrielino High PTSA” as your recipient charity. Each time you shop at Amazon, log in through smile.amazon.com and they’ll donate .05% of your purchase

This Week:
Thurs 10/25 - Varsity Football vs. Ribet Academy, 7pm (Eagles Stadium). This will be the last game of the season!
Fri 10/26 – 1st Quarter Report Cards mailed home

Next Week:
Fri 11/2 - NO SCHOOL – Staff Development Day

Be sure to check out the Gabrielino website by clicking HERE for more events and the Fall Sports schedule!

Announcements:
TONGVA TUTORING
Free Math, Science, and English tutoring is available Tuesdays at lunch or Wednesday and Thursdays from 3-4pm . All are welcome! No appointment needed.

For more information about Gabrielino PTSA, please visit our website HERE

ENJOY EXCLUSIVE PERKS OF BEING A PTA MEMBER THIS FALL
As a PTA member, you advocate for children, promote parent and family involvement in schools and improve the lives of all children and families. Here are a few extra perks of membership available exclusively to PTA members like you! For discount codes and more information, to Baskin Robbins, Aquarium of the Pacific, Legoland, Shipt, UrbanSitter, Panda Express, Good Housekeeping Magazine, Hertz Car Rental, visit www.capta.org/member-perks.

To join the GHSPTSA, click here.

This week at Gab - October 15 - 21, 2018

10/14/2018

It’s GARIELINO HOMECOMING WEEK!

Please help by donating desserts for the Homecoming Dance on Saturday 10/20. Sign up at here.

Check out the Dress Up Days and we hope to see everyone at the Homecoming Game Friday night!

THIS WEEK:

Mon 10/15 – “Xmas Eve Night” - PJ Day!

Tues 10/16 – “Xmas Day” – wear Green, Red, and Santa Hats

Wed 10/17 – “Halloween Day” – wear Black, Purple, Orange, and Witch Hats

Thurs 10/18 – “Twin Day”

Fri 10/19 – “Nightmare Night” – wear Black for “Black Out” Game Day

Fri 10/19 – End of First Quarter

Fri 10/19 – Homecoming Game! Varsity Football vs. El Monte, 7pm (Eagles Stadium)

Sat 10/20 – Homecoming Dance, 7-11pm (GHS) – see ticket info below

NEXT WEEK:

Fri 10/26 – 1st Quarter Report Cards mailed home

Be sure to check out the Gabrielino website https://gabrielino.sgusd.k12.ca.us/ for more events and the Fall Sports schedule!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

HOMECOMING DANCE TICKETS
Homecoming tickets are on sale now thru Friday, October 19th in Room B221 at lunch only. Homecoming Dance tickets are: Gold: $20, W/ASB: $25, W/out ASB: $30, Guests: $30, at the door: $40
Students must turn in this signed DANCE CONTRACT when purchasing tickets.

GHS CHEER CLINIC
Calling all future GHS Eagles! Students in grades K – 8th can participate in the GHS Cheer Clinic. Participants will learn a routine and perform with the GHS Cheerleaders at halftime at the Homecoming Game on 10/19. Please click HERE for the information flier and HERE for the permission slip/waiver.

NATIONAL PTA REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST
This year’s theme is “Heroes Around Me”. Three in each of the following six categories (visual arts, literature, dance, music, photography, and cinematography) will be judged at the GHS unit level and selected as finalists to enter the First District PTA level competition. Entries are due by Oct. 19, 2018. If you are interested, please contact Kim Hua at kimahua73@gmail.com for student info packet and submission instructions.

For more information about Gabrielino PTSA, please visit our website at http://www.gabrielinoptsa.org/

This Week at Gab - October 8 - 15, 2018

10/9/2018

This Week:
Tues 10/9 – GHS Speech Chipotle Fundraiser, 4-8pm (5809 Rosemead Blvd, Temple City). Click HERE for the flier (print/bring it in or show it on your smartphone.)

Wed 10/10 – PSAT Administered (all 11th and some 10th graders) @ GHS

Thurs 10/11 – Hispanic Parents Meeting, 6-8pm (GHS). This meeting is for parents who speak Spanish and are more comfortable with Spanish than English.

Thurs 10/11 – Choir Voices Concert, 7-9pm (GHS Goodson Theater)

Fri 10/12 – Varsity Football @ Rosemead, 7pm (Rosemead High School)

Sat 10/13 – Cash for College, 8am – 12pm, GHS (see info below)

Next Week
Fri 10/19 – End of First Quarter

Fri 10/19 – Homecoming Game! Varsity Football vs. El Monte, 7pm (Eagles Stadium)

Sat 10/20 – Homecoming Dance, 7-11pm (GHS)

Be sure to check out the Gabrielino website by clicking HERE for more events and the Fall Sports schedule!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CASH FOR COLLEGE – Sat., Oct. 13th
Seniors – come for FREE one-on-one financial aid assistance for families completing FAFSA or California Dream Act applications! Register on Naviance by October 10th to attend. Stop by the College & Career Center if you have any questions.

SPECIAL NEEDS COMMITTEE – 1st Meeting Sun., Oct. 14
The GHS PTSA Special Needs Committee will be meeting the 2nd Sunday of each month from 3-4:30pm at a member’s house. Please see the attached information about this month’s meeting HERE. Please contact Cheryl Shellhart at 626-656-5563 or sgspecialneedsgroup@gmail.com to RSVP or obtain more information.

NATIONAL PTA REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST
This year’s theme is “Heroes Around Me”. Three in each of the following six categories (visual arts, literature, dance, music, photography, and cinematography) will be judged at the GHS unit level and selected as finalists to enter the First District PTA level competition. Entries are due by Oct. 19, 2018. If you are interested, please contact Kim Hua at kimahua73@gmail.com for student info packet and submission instructions.

This Week at Gab - October 1 - 7, 2018

10/1/2018

This Week:

Wed 10/3 – PTSA Board Meeting, 7pm (GHS Library/Media Center) – Please join us!

Sat 10/6 – GHS Speech Goodwill Fundraiser, 8:30-11:30am (GHS Parking Lot)
Bring your donations! Please click HERE for donation items/guidelines

Next Week:
Tues 10/9 – GHS Speech Chipotle Fundraiser, 4-8pm (5809 Rosemead Blvd, Temple City). Click HERE for the flier (bring it in or show it on your smartphone.)

Fri 10/12 – Varsity Football @ Rosemead, 7pm (Rosemead High School)

Sat 10/13 – Cash for College, 8am – 12pm, GHS (see info below)

Be sure to check out the Gabrielino website by clicking HERE for more events and the Fall Sports schedule!

Announcements

NATIONAL PTA REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST
This year’s theme is “Heroes Around Me”. Three in each of the following six categories (visual arts, literature, dance, music, photography, and cinematography) will be judged at the GHS unit level and selected as finalists to enter the First District PTA level competition. Entries are due by Oct. 19, 2018. If you are interested, please contact Kim Hua at kimahua73@gmail.com for student info packet and submission instructions. Click here for the website.

TONGVA TUTORING
Free Math, Science, and English tutoring is available Tuesdays at lunch or Wednesday and Thursdays from 3-4pm . All are welcome! No appointment needed.

CASH FOR COLLEGE – Oct. 13th
Seniors – come for FREE one-on-one financial aid assistance for families completing FAFSA or California Dream Act applications! Register on Naviance by October 10th to attend. Stop by the College & Career Center if you have any questions.

For more information about Gabrielino PTSA, please visit our website by clicking Here

This Week @ Gab - September 24 - 30, 2018

9/25/2018

This Week:
Wed 9/26 - GHS Mental Health Awareness Day
Fri 9/28 – Varsity Football @ South El Monte, 7pm (South El Monte High School, S. El Monte

Next Week:

Wed 10/3 – PTSA Board Meeting, 7pm (GHS Library/Media Center)

Sat 10/6 – GHS Speech Goodwill Fundraiser, 8:30-10:30am (GHS Parking Lot)
Bring your donations! Please click HERE for donation items/guidelines.

Be sure to check out the Gabrielino website HERE for more events and the Fall Sports schedule!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

HIGH SCHOOL VOTER REGISTRATION WEEKS (9/17-9/28)
GHS will offer Juniors and Seniors the opportunity to register or pre-register to vote in their U.S. History and Government/Econ classes this week. Please encourage your child to register and have a voice! https://registertovote.ca.gov

PSAT
PSAT sales will take place 9/21 – 9/28 for 10th graders. (No charge for 11thgraders.) $35 online purchase through the GHS website.

GHS HOMECOMING – New Date!
Please note – the GHS Varsity Football Homecoming Game is now Fri., Oct. 19th vs. El Monte (7pm, Eagles Stadium).
The Homecoming Dance will be Sat., Oct. 20th at Gabrielino.

For more information about Gabrielino PTSA, please visit our website HERE

Calling all student artists! Our PTSA is seeking student artwork to represent Gabrielino High in the National PTA Reflections Art Contest.

This year's theme is
"Heroes Around Me"

Three entries in each of the following six categories (visual arts, literature, dance, music, photography, and cinematography) will be judged at the GHS unit level and selected as finalists to enter the First District PTA level competition.

Entries are due by October 19, 2018. If you are interested, please contact Kim Hua @ kimahua73@gmail.com for submission instructions.

Thank you and Good luck!

This week at Gab, September 17-23

9/18/2018

This Week:
Wed 9/19 – GHS Parent Seminar – Naviance, Aeries, Social Media, 7pm (GHS Library/Media Center)

Fri 9/21 – 1st quarter Progress Reports mailed home

Fri 9/21 – Varsity Football vs. Arroyo, 7pm (GHS Eagles Stadium) – Come cheer for our Eagles!

Next Week:
Fri 9/28 – Varsity Football @ South El Monte, 7pm (South El Monte High School, S. El Monte)

Be sure to check out the Gabrielino website for more events and the Fall Sports schedule

PSAT
PSAT sales will take place 9/21 – 9/28 for 10th graders. (No charge for 11thgraders.) $35 online purchase through the GHS website.

GHS SPEECH – GOODWILL FUNDRAISER
Start cleaning out your garage and closets! The Speech Booster will be hosting a Goodwill Fundraiser in the Gabrielino parking lot on Sat., Oct. 6th from 8:30-10:30am. Please click here for donation items/guidelines.

amazon smile
Amazon will donate to GHS PTSA on your behalf, for free! To sign up, just go to www. smile.amazon.com and select “Gabrielino High PTSA” as your recipient charity. Each time you shop at Amazon, log in through smile.amazon.com and they’ll donate .05% of your purchase!

For more information about Gabrielino PTSA, please visit our website by clicking HERE.

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