GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Today’s GTV episode: https://youtu.be/lubjKSETTlM

Goshen College & Goshen Community Schools’ new Teach Elkhart County program is open to select Elkhart County students interested in teaching in the area after graduation. During the four-year college program, you’ll be trained to become a skilled and highly effective teacher. You’ll also receive extensive support through faculty mentorship and by being in a cohort of fellow students in the program. Plus, graduates of the program will receive several exclusive benefits, including a guaranteed interview, priority job placement, and a hiring bonus. Interested in learning more? Join us for an Open House on March 4 at 10:45 a.m. OR 5:30 p.m. Sign up: goshen.edu/teachevent

Congratulations to Matthew Snyder on winning the Elkhart County Chess Championship this past Saturday in Goshen.  Matthew went 5-0 against the top chess players in the county.  This is Matthew’s second county chess title.  He also won the event in 2018.

Attention 9^th-11^th graders, IU Bloomington is hosting their Spring Shadow program during April 5^th-7^th. During this three-day program, you will be able to shadow a current IU student, meet faculty, professors, and students in your intended major and get to know campus life. As a participant, you will be able to stay in a residential hall, attend college classes/functions, as well as receive a mentor. The program is free of cost but you will need to provide your own transportation to and from Bloomington. Apply online at https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1TtwO6Bexw4fBGt by February 28, 2020. A GPA of 2.5 and a recommendation letter are required.

Girls’ tennis conditioning will be after school until 5p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please meet in the 2nd floor hallway after changing into workout clothes and please bring water.

Goshen College is hosting College Goal Sunday this Sunday, February 23, 2020 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Registration is at the Welcome Center in the Union Building. You will be able to complete your 2020-21 FAFSA. Bring your 2018 Tax information.

Congrats to Regan Mast and Rasheek Bonds for being selected for the Edward Jones Student Athlete for the month of January!

Congratulations to Jose Rosales on being a state qualifier in wrestling.  Jose pinned his first 2 opponents on Saturday at semi state to make the top 16 in his class in the state.  He will wrestle this Friday night in Banker’s Life Stadium!  Rasheek Bonds also pinned his first opponent, but lost a heartbreaker in the state qualifying round.  Kaleb Kilmer wrestled valiantly in the first round against an undefeated wrestler, but lost on points, making the match go the distance!  Great job wrestlers.

Congratulations to the JV Winter Guard!  The JV Winter Guard had an awesome performance at Warsaw High School on Saturday and received a Gold Rating. Great job JV Winter Guard!

Congratulations to the Varsity Winter Guard for their 3^rd place finish at the WGI Regional competition in Indianapolis on Saturday and Sunday.  After 3 incredible performances over 2 days, competing against 30 other guards from Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee, and Missouri, the Varsity Winter Guard took home the bronze medal.  Great work Varsity Winter Guard!

Congratulations to the Crimson Jazz Ensemble on their 1^st place finish at the Snider Jazz Festival in Fort Wayne on Saturday.  In addition to being selected as the best band, 4 members of the band received awards for their outstanding solos:  Alison Sapp, Michael Corral, Cristopher Luna-Zepeda, and Elias Castillo.

Stay In Bounds Ambassador visits for February begin on Thursday, February 20^th.  If you have a Thursday visit, please meet Mr. Miller and Mrs. Schrock at the Welcome Center immediately after 2^nd period.  Do not go to your SRT class.

Indiana University South Bend will be here on Tuesday, February 25^th for on-site admissions.  You can sign up for a time slot in the student counseling office and you will know if you have been admitted that day.

Drama Club One Acts are approaching fast!  Juniors and seniors interested in directing should email Ms. Pobocik at ppobocik@staff.goshenschools.org with their script ideas before Monday, March 16^th for approval.  Those interested in auditioning should keep an eye on announcements for auditions dates!

Attention Seniors & Juniors Graduating Early:  If you haven’t ordered your cap and gown yet, you can order online at www.jostens.com.  Just a reminder that if you have ordered, they will be here on Tuesday, April 28^th for Cap & Gown Delivery Day during SRT at the athletic concession stand by the main gym.

Please stop by the commons area (either by the cafeteria or outside the main office) during lunch if you are interested is speaking to the following:

Tuesday, March 10th	United States Air Force
Wednesday, March 11th	Mennonite Mission Network
Thursday, March 12th	Grace College
Wednesday, March 18th	Army National Guard
Friday, March 20th	ACES Exchange Program
Thursday, March 26th	Bethel University

 

PARKING ISSUES:  We realize that parking is an issue with construction and the new set up we have this year to help with the flow of traffic.  If you cannot find a parking spot, please do not just create one.  You may park in the band lot across from the administration building if you need to, but you CANNOT park in the admin parking lot.  Those spots are used for employees as well as people who are visiting the administration building.  Students are also not to park in the area by the SPV’s (the small white buses).  Also, please remember that you CANNOT park in a space designated for handicap parking.  Officers will start issuing tickets for this.  Thank you for your cooperation!

Senior Students – Nurse Wendy wants you to be aware that your immunizations must be up to date for many colleges, universities, or trade schools.  Currently there are 239 seniors who need updated immunizations.  If you are not sure if you need any, please contact Nurse Wendy.

Homework help is available every Tuesday and Thursday in the Learning Commons from 3:45-4:50 p.m.  You must be in the Learning Commons by 3:50 p.m. in order to stay for this.  You are expected to exit the building through door M where a bus will be available at 5:00 p.m. if you need a ride home.  This bus is for students who stay for after-hours help ONLY.  This is a great opportunity if you just need a little extra time or even just a quiet place to do your homework at the end of the day.

YOU MUST BE STAYING AFTER SCHOOL FOR SOMETHING TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS – The GHS cafeteria is offering free after school snacks every day after school.  This program is for any student who is staying after school.  All student-athletes, club members, music participants, drama participants, after school homework help kids, etc. are strongly encouraged to stop by the cafeteria after school and take advantage of this generous opportunity.  Students just need to show their ID and they can grab a healthy snack to go that will hold them over during their after school activities until dinner.  The cafeteria will stay open until 3:50 p.m. to hand out the snacks.  All students picking up the healthy snack after school will need to eat their snack in the cafeteria.  We appreciate your cooperation with this adjustment that is mandated by the state of Indiana in order to continue this program.  Student athletes are expected to get their snack immediately after school.  They should change clothes for practice AFTER they get their snack.

REMINDER:  Any student driving needs to have a parking tag.  You can get this from Mrs. Dorn in the Bookkeeper’s office.  You need to have a valid license, valid registration, valid proof of insurance (this means that none of these can be expired), and $5.  You don’t want to be the proud new owner of a big orange sticker.

You are under no circumstances allowed to lock your bike up to any fence or gate on school property.  There has been a problem with students specifically doing this along the fence/gate to the soccer fields.  If you continue to do this, your lock will be cut, and your bike will be removed.  There are bike racks available, and they should be used.  Thank you for your cooperation with this!

After school, it is expected that all students exit the building by 3:50 p.m.  If you have an after school activity, you should report to the sponsor’s room responsible for that activity by 3:50 p.m.  You are not to remain in the hallways or commons after 3:50 p.m.  Thank you for your cooperation with this request.

Free/reduced lunch forms are available in the bookkeeper’s office, in the cafeteria and in guidance.  Please pick one up if you need it!

WORK PERMITS:  When you get a work permit EVERY box needs to be filled out on the Intent to Employ form before we will issue you the work permit.  Please bring completed forms to Mrs. Alcala in the main office in the morning and they will be completed by the end of the school day.

If you are a student that leaves the building at any time during normal school hours then you must have a sticker on your ID if it’s for a class (PACT, Building Trades, EACC, Merit, shortened schedules, Red Zone, internship, yearbook, etc.) that indicates that or a blue pass from the office indicating that you have permission to leave.  GTV and Red Zone students are also required to sign out at the Welcome Center before leaving.  You can get this sticker in the main office from Mrs. Wolfe or Mrs. Kuiper.

Just a reminder that if you are coming to see Ms. Tovar you need to check in with the staff in the main office and fill out a request to see her.  She will send a white pass for you as she has time.  Please do not cut through the nurse’s office to get to her.  You need to enter through the main office.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

The Elkhart County Farm Bureau Scholarship is available in the counseling office or on their website at https://www.infarmbureau.org/CountyDistrictApplications.  The deadline is Sunday, March 1^st.  Your parent/guardian has to have been a member of Elkhart County Farm Bureau for at least three years and you must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher to apply.

The Ceres Solutions Scholarship is available.  You can apply at www.ceres.coop or pick up a paper copy in the counseling office.  You must be a four-year 4-H member or have two years in your local FFA program.  The deadline is Sunday, March 1^st.

Attention Seniors: The Community Foundation of Elkhart County has opened their 2020 scholarship application.  Any high school senior who is seeking help for paying their higher education can apply at www.inspiringgood.org/community-foundation-scholarships/.  With one single application you are able to apply to the 25+ scholarships that are currently available.  The deadline is Monday, March 2^nd at 5:00 p.m.  If you have any questions please email Samantha Lambert at Samantha@InspiringGood.org.

The Niccum Educational Trust Foundation Scholarship is available in the counseling office.  You must have financial need to apply.  The deadline is Sunday, March 15^th.

The John & Dorothy Geyer Scholarship is available in the counseling office.  You must have financial need to apply.  The deadline is Wednesday, April 1^st.

The Laura A. Kindig Scholarship is available in the student counseling office.  Applicants should be involved in the nursing or medical related fields.  The deadline is Wednesday, April 15^th.

The Cpl. Aaron L. Seal Memorial Scholarship is available in the student counseling office.  You must have a cumulative 3.0 grade point average to qualify.

Attention 2020 Spring Graduates – The scholarship application process for Dollars for Scholars is open.  If you have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and plan to attend a college or technical school, you might quality for one of the 60 scholarships to be awarded.  A detailed tutorial of the application process can be found at https://youtu.be/459R1oRPgTs.  Liliana Embriz (the college coach here at GHS and a former Dollars for Scholars recipient) is available to help with any college or trade school questions.  Just stop by Guidance to talk with her.

MEETINGS DURING SRT:

There will be a call out meeting for the Black Alliance Club on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in Room 2060.

The GHS Book Club will meet on Thursday, April 16^th to discuss The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys.  We meet during the 2^nd session of SRT in room 3180 to discuss the book over yummy snacks.  Interested students are responsible for getting a copy of the book and reading it.  If you have further questions or need assistance in getting a copy, please contact Mr. De Kleine, Noemi Vela, or Emily Brugh.

SPORTS SCORES:

Goshen High School Boys kicked off their Sectional meet with a strong start.  Many swims were personal best times, with a total time drop of over 70 seconds as a team.  Individuals who made it back for Saturday’s Top 16 Finals include, but are not limited to:  the 200 Medley Relay (Jeremy Stutzman, Logan Cid, Will Franks, and Drew Sweetser), Dylan Steury (200 Free and 100 Breast), Jackson Gaby (200 Free and 100 Free), Nick Zehr (200 IM and 100 Free), Logan Cid (200 IM), Austin Elliott (200 IM and 500 Free), Mason Schrock (50 Free and 100 Free), Griffin Hetler (50 Free and 100 Breast), Gabe Goertz (100 Fly and 100 Back), Drew Sweetser (100 Fly), Will Franks (100 Fly), Jeremy Stutzman (500 Free and 100 Back), the 200 Free Relay (Mason Schrock, Will Franks, Dylan Steury, and Nick Zehr), and the 400 Free Relay (Jackson Gaby, Gabe Goertz, Dylan Steury, and Nick Zehr). It was a great day to be a RedHawk!

IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:

TODAY the boys basketball team will host Westview.  Springer Design is sponsoring Free Night that night for all GHS students who show their current school ID and enter the building at Door F, as in Free!  It is also “Dash for Cash” night sponsored by the Jenny Horoky State Farm Agency and the student section theme is “preppy”.  The JV game begins at 6 Pm with the varsity to follow.  Let’s pack the place.