Hey, Eagles, it’s your first 5-day week of 2017! And, it’s Gab Talks Week, too! [Hearty applause.]
This Thursday, 2/2, is Returning Parent Information Night, starting at 7 PM in the Goodson Theatre. See you there, Returning Parent!
GHS PTSA 2017 New Year Pledge Drive! You may have already received our 2017 Pledge Drive Letter in the mail, and if you’ve already responded with your pledge, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
- 100% of your donation directly benefits Gabrielino High School students
- Your support helps fund our student scholarships and recognition
- Your donation is tax deductible (Tax ID# 95-4498540)
- Donations are eligible for company matching funds because GHS PTSA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Please check with your employer.
- Donations of $25 or more will be recognized on the PTSA website and weekly emails
GHS Athletic Booster Club
Parents, if you have a child who plays a Gabrielino sport/s or participates in Cheer, please consider joining the Athletic Booster Club! Please see the attached membership form and description of how the membership dues are used. Any questions, please contact Lisa Correa at 626-975-4638 or at 3cccsoccerfan@gmail.com.
The Edison Scholarship: Applications are now being accepted through Feb. 1 – that’s THIS WEDNESDAY - for Edison International’s $1.2 million Edison Scholars Program, which awards $40,000 scholarships paid over four years to 30 high school seniors planning to major in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) fields at accredited four-year colleges and universities. Visit https://www.scholarsapply.org/edisonscholars/ to learn more.
B.R.A.K.E.S. Classes @ Qualcomm Stadium (2/11-12) or Pomona Fairplex (2/25-26)! Teens who attend a B.R.A.K.E.S. class are 64% LESS LIKELY to be in an accident in their first three years of driving! This 4-hour class is FREE to all teens, but a $99 refundable deposit is required for reserving a space. See details, and sign up today at https://putonthebrakes.org/shop
SCHOLARSHIPS!
- Mary Winchell Service Scholarship – For a description of this scholarship, see the attachment named, “Marty Winchell Service Scholarship Letter 2017.pdf”
- Gabrielino PTSA Eagle Pride Scholarship – For a description of this scholarship, see the attachment named, “Gabrielino PTSA Eagle Pride Scholarship Letter 2017.pdf”
- To apply for either one or both of these scholarships, use the attachment named, “Scholarship Application Form 1-9-17.pdf”. Circle one or both to indicate which one(s) you’re applying for. Address your application to “GHS PTSA” and turn it in at the Student Center by 3 PM on March 17, 2017.
- First District PTA Scholarship – For a description of this scholarship, see the attachment named, “First District PTA 2017 Scholarship Instructions.pdf”
- To apply for this scholarship, use the attachment named, “First District PTA 2017 Scholarship Application, pdf”. Completed applications, including personal statement/essay, transcript, letter of recommendation, and a copy of the student’s current, signed PTSA membership card must be received in the First District office by 3 pm, March 17, 2017.
Listed below are some of the events happening this week at GHS. GHS PTSA events are listed in blue. Please also visit the GHS PTSA website (http://www.gabrielinoptsa.org/) for regularly updated new and information!
- Monday, January 30:
- Basketball v. Arroyo, HERE, starting at 3:15
- Boys Soccer v. Arroyo, HERE, at 3:157
- Girls Soccer @ Arroyo, at 3:15
- Tuesday, January 31: Varsity & JV Wrestling @ Arroyo, at 3:15
- Wednesday, February 1:
- Basketball v. South El Monte, HERE, starting at 3:15
- Boys Soccer @ South El Monte, at 3:15
- Girls Soccer v. South El Monte, HERE, at 4
- PTSA Monthly Meeting, at 7 PM, HERE in the Media Center/Library. All are welcome, so come join us!
- Thursday, February 2: Returning Parent Information Night(!), at 7 PM, in the Goodson Theatre
- Friday, February 3:
- Basketball v. El Monte, HERE, starting at 3:15
- Boys Soccer v. El Monte, HERE, at 3:15
- Girls Soccer @ El Monte, at 3:15
- Saturday, February 4:
- Wrestling! Details TBA
- Girls CIF Individual Qualifying
- Boys CIF Team Duals
- Wrestling! Details TBA
- Monday, February 6: Girls Soccer v. San Gabriel Mission, HERE, at 3:15
- Tuesday, February 7:
- Boys Soccer @ Mountain View, at 3:15
- Girls Soccer v. Mountains View, HERE, at 3:15
- Wednesday, February 8:
- LATE START DAY! Yeah, classes start at 9:40, but you be here by 9:30!
- Basketball v. Mountain View, HERE, starting at 3:15
- Saturday, February 11: Wrestling, League Finals, HERE, details TBA
--- GHS PTSA Board