GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016
GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Congratulations to the Advanced Crimson Jazz Ensemble for being selected to the first ever ISSMA Jazz State Finals! The top eight jazz bands in the state will perform Friday, March 18th at North Central HS in Indianapolis. All are to be recognized for their outstanding musicianship and hard work!
The swimming and diving teams from GHS are hosting a Culver’s Give Back day on Monday at the Goshen Culvers on the SE side of Goshen by Menards. A percentage of all sales that evening will be donated to the swim/dive teams. Please plan on visiting Culver’s for dinner or just desert. No coupon is needed. Thank you for your support!
The GHS Talon is now online at talon.goshenschools.org! Check it out for web exclusives, student opinion polls (who is your favorite lunch lady?) and a special photo sneak peek of the GHS production of Mary Poppins.
IHSAA Student-Athlete Tip of the Week: One of the many responsibilities of a coach or teacher is to correct the student-athlete when you do something wrong or need improvement. How are you when it comes to handling constructive criticism or suggestions? Remember, there are all different styles and deliveries when teaching or coaching someone. Be sure to listen to the message. Some will be negative in the delivery, others will be positive. But filter the delivery and listen to the message.
Handling criticism and instruction will only make you better. Everyone needs improvement, so take those suggestions to help you become a better person, student, and athlete!
Due to ISTEP testing, the Career Center field trip has been postponed until Thursday, March 24th. Those students with signed permission slips will still be allowed to attend. There are still eight seats available on the bus. If you did not get signed up and would like to see the Career Center you may still turn in a permission slip and attend but it will be limited to the first eight people to turn in a permission slip. See Ms. Hollinger in the guidance office to sign up.
It’s not too late to order your 2015-2016 yearbook. Purchase one now for $50 before the price goes up! Order online at Jostens.com.
Please stop by the commons during lunch if you are interested is speaking to the following:
- 3/15 Marines
Super Mileage Club will meet on the following dates: March 22nd. Times are 7-8:15 a.m. and/or 3:45-5:30 p.m.
Reminder: Merit on the Move runs from 3:45-5:45 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon through May in the Apex Lab. If you signed up to take a class, but don’t show up, your spot may be given to another student. If you have any questions email Mr. Wolf.
Tickets for the spring musical “Mary Poppins” are now on sale in the choir office. The tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students through high school age. The seating is reserved so be sure to purchase your tickets with the people you plan to sit with at the show. Show times are March 10th, 11th and 12th at 7:00 p.m. and matinees/afternoon shows on the 12th and 13th at 2:00 p.m. Plan now to attend and watch this great show full of fun music! You will also see some tremendous “flying” affects. For further information contact the choir office. Students: You will get the best tickets (unless you have already reserved tickets) at the door for the Thursday night or Saturday afternoon performances.
The Goshen Public Library doesn’t just lend books! We also offer FREE activities for young adults. Stop in on Thursdays after school from 4:00-6:00 p.m. to hang out, study, find an independent reading book, play a board game, color or just chillax at the teen café! We’ll also have hot chocolate and coffee. Our two NEW clubs are continuing in March! Weebz Anonymous, our manga club, meets first and third Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m. and Courageous Pages, our creative writing club, meets fourth Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the teen area. Our regular monthly programming continues on Friday, March 11th with our Nerd’s Night Out: International Iron Chef from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with a taste-test game, menu creation contest and cooking contest with prizes! Pages & Popcorn Club happens Thursday, March 17th from 5:30-8:00 p.m. We’ll talk about the book Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials and watch the movie (rated PG-13). Finally, our regular programming will conclude this month with the Crafty Bandits, which will meet up on Monday, March 28th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to have snacks and learn how to play with electricity to “hack” art and book cover prints to decorate the teen area. To sign up, or for more information about our programs, stop by the library or check out our GPL Teens webpage, Facebook or Twitter.
The Unified Track & Field and the Student Athletic Council will be sponsoring a “Spread the Word to End the Word” day TODAY. Students and staff, we invite you to be a fan of respect and join us in an ongoing campaign to stop the use of the R-word and pledge #Respect for everyone. Over 500,000 people have pledged their support online since the campaign launched in 2009 and we hope you can join us by making your pledge to end the use of the R-word. Please come by the commons before school or during lunch hours TODAY to sign the banner to symbolize your promise to help end the “R” word! Visit www.R-word.org for more information on this national program and to make your pledge online!
Marine biology students are reminded that the first seminar is Monday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the media center. Your attendance is required at these seminars so please clear any conflicts that you might have. If you have questions see Mr. or Mrs. Weaver.
All fall and winter senior athletes please stop by and see Mr. Kissinger during lunch TODAY near the weight room to sign a thank you note and receive free ice cream!
Are you considering a career in healthcare? Do you want a job where you can make a difference? Do you enjoy working with the senior population? Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa is offering CNA classes over Spring Break from April 4th-8th. If you are interested, please call 862-4511.
Physical Night will take place on Monday, April 18th at Goshen Orthopedics & Sports Medicine from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Physicals are available to current 6th graders through 11th graders for only $20 and are by appointment only. For an appointment, go to the GHS Athletic Office and sign up with Mrs. Schrock. You must have the completed/signed paperwork (which can be picked up from Mrs. Schrock) and the $20 to reserve your appointment. For more information, please visit the GHS Athletics website at athletics.goshenschools.org.
Key Club will be participating in the Kid’s Against Hunger Pack-a-thon on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Members who signed up should check their email for details about the event.
MEETINGS DURING SRT:
Thinking about going to college after high school? If so, on Tuesday, March 15th during the 2nd session of SRT you will have a chance to hear from three former GHS students on what their college experience has been like and the benefits of pursuing a college education. This presentation will be in the auditorium and is open to any GHS student. Let your SRT teacher know you want to go and make sure to sign in to verify your attendance.
There will be a volleyball call out meeting on March 22nd during the 2nd session of SRT in the main gym for ANYONE interested in playing volleyball next year. If you plan on playing next year, please attend this meeting. We will go over expectations and schedules for the spring and summer and the upcoming season. If you are unable to attend this meeting due to testing, please email Coach West at kwest@goshenschools.org.
SPORTS SCORES:
IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:
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