A big thank you to Principal Sharron Heinrich and all of the GHS teachers and staff for putting together a fantastic Parent Information Night last week. A lot of good information was shared and it highlighted our wonderful GHS community. As was mentioned, this year’s theme is “Inspiring Imagination.” Check out this video that shows just how our students are inspiring imagination: http://www.youtube.com/user/ghseagletv?feature=mhee.
Listed below are some of the events happening this week at GHS. Specific GHS PTSA events are noted below in blue.
- Monday, Sept. 15: Registration for the 2014 PSAT Exam begins today. Students may register before school, during lunch or after school until 3:15 pm at the Student Center. The exam fee is $20. Bring exact change or a check payable to GHS. All sales are final. The last day to register is October 3rd and the exam will be administered on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. Parents and/or students should contact their respective GHS counselor if you have questions.
- Monday, Sept. 15: The Writing Workshop is now open on Mondays and Wednesday from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in Room B105.
- Monday, Sept. 15: GHS Girls Golf v. Webb, at Alhambra golf course, 2:30 pm.
- Tuesday, Sept. 16: Make up pictures Day. All students who did not take their ID pictures during registration days can take make up pictures today.
- Tuesday, Sept. 16: The very first League of Legends Club meeting will be held today in the Small Gym at 12:20 pm. Come by and learn more about the club.
- Tuesday, Sept. 16: Dog Haus Fundraiser (every Tuesday): Craving some yummy hot dogs and want to support the GHS PTSA? Please stop by the Dog Haus with locations in Alhambra and Pasadena, present the attached flyer and a portion of the sale will support the school.
- Wednesday, Sept. 17: Late Start Day, school is in session from 9:40 am to 2:55 pm. All students must arrive on campus by 9:30 am.
- Wednesday, Sept. 17: Interested in talking to the SGUSD Superintendent? Then come by today during lunch at the Goodson Theatre to chat with Dr. David Yoshihara.
- Wednesday, Sept. 17: Do you want to play on the Girls Basketball team this year? An informational meeting will take place today in Coach Shima’s Room E273 at 12:30 pm. Returners are required to attend.
- Wednesday, Sept. 17: Girls Volleyball v. Alhambra, JV at 5:00 pm, Varsity at 6:00 pm, Large Gym; the Freshmen team plays at 5 pm, Small Gym.
- Wednesday, Sept. 17: GHS School Site Council meeting, 6 pm, Principal’s Conference Room.
- Friday, Sept. 19: Girls Volleyball v. Marshall, JV at 5:00 pm, Varsity at 6:00 pm, Large Gym; the Freshmen team plays at 5 pm, Small Gym.
- Saturday, Sept. 20: GHS Speech & Debate, Icebreaker Tournament at GHS, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm.
- Tuesday, Sept. 23: ELAC Meeting, 6:30 pm.
- Wednesday, Sept. 24: GHS Parent Seminar, 6:30 pm, Goodson Theatre. Come learn more about the parent portal on Aeries.net (online grading system) and the Blueprint-Naviance system (college and career prep system).
- Friday, Sept. 26: It’s Homecoming time! The GHS Varsity Football team will battle Marshall Fundamental at 7pm in this year’s homecoming game. Go Eagles!
For additional events and other news regarding GHS, please visit the school website at: http://www.gabrielino.sgusd.k12.ca.us/.
Enjoy the week!
--GHS PTSA Board