GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019
GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Here is the link for TODAY’S GTV episode: https://youtu.be/3gddz1RK6xI
The Elkhart Area Career Center will have an open house on Sunday, January 20th from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Next week, Student Athletic Council will be participating in a series of activities to promote “inclusion” for all students. The “Week of Inclusion” activities will be mainly during lunch hours at GHS during the week. This is the 50th year of the US Special Olympics organization, and we would like to fill two banners on which students sign their names as a promise to not use the “R” word when referring to students with special needs. The “End the R Word” banners will be available for students to sign during lunch periods. The Theory of Knowledge class will also be promoting the Unified Sports Dance Marathon, which is set to take place on February 9th. These events are efforts to educate all on the power of “inclusion”, and funds raised from the Dance Marathon will go to support your classmates involved in Unified Sports at GHS.
Get ready GHS…..Spirit Week is coming Tuesday, January 22nd-Friday, January 25th. Each day you participate you can enter your name at the RedZone to win a prize!
Tuesday: Totally Tie Dye Day
Wednesday: Pajamas/Lazy Day…..Get cozy, but be school appropriate! J
Thursday: Represent Your Favorite College Team Day
Friday: NEON Glow Day
Friday, January 25th students will be admitted to the Elkhart Memorial double header for FREE. Students must enter at door “F”, be dressed in neon, and have their school ID to gain free access to the game. Come ready to cheer on your RedHawks to a win!
Intramural soccer signups are now underway. If you would like a team form or individual form, please see Lucas Kauffman, or stop by the athletic office to pick one up. The cost is $5, unless you have played intramural basketball. Both forms and money are due by Monday, January 28th.
Goshen High School parent teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday, February 7th. The conferences are from 4-8:00 p.m. in the cafeteria and commons area. The conferences will be arena style. Parents and guardians will receive progress reports during the conferences. The bookkeeper will also be available for textbook rental payments.
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:
Wednesday, January 23rd US Army Reserves
Tuesday, January 29th Southwestern Michigan College
Tuesday, February 19th Hesston College
Tuesday, March 5th Purdue Northwest College
Theme nights for girls home basketball games (all away games – GHS spirit wear, red, white, and gray):
Saturday, January 19th vs. Northwood – Blackout/Senior Night
Friday, January 25th vs. Elkhart Memorial – Neon Glow Night
*Free student admission if dressed in neon & w/a school ID. Enter through door F.
Theme nights for boys home basketball games (all away games if not specified below – GHS spirit wear, red, white, and gray):
TONIGHT @ Northwood – Whiteout Night
Friday, January 25th vs. Elkhart Memorial – Neon Glow Night
*Free student admission if dressed in neon & w/a school ID. Enter through door F.
Saturday, January 26th vs. Penn – College T-Shirt Night
Friday, February 8th vs. Wawasee – Wrong Sport Night
Tuesday, February 19th vs. West Noble – Blackout/Senior Night
Congratulations to Daveyon Sandford for being selected to the Region 2 IFCA All-Star Team! This is a great honor. GHS is proud of you!
JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) is in their competition season. We are proud to share that Jefferey Gill won for the best cover design of 2019 at regionals! He beat out all the schools in region 2. This means his design will compete at state as well to represent GHS. Congratulations Jeff! JAG will continue to represent GHS in the following categories at the Career Development Conference: commercial, blog, brochure, public speaking, employability skills, critical thinking, financial literacy, and writing skills.
Have you followed GHS student council on Instagram yet at ghsredhawksstudentcouncil? No? Why not?! Do it! Also, some exciting news is coming soon so keep watching!
HELP WANTED: The Animal Aid Clinic South has openings for part-time kennel attendants. The position entails a lot of cleaning, but also provides an opportunity for education in patient restraint, medication administration, etc. This is a great “foot in the door” opportunity for any student interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. Kennel attendants work two to three days per week and some weekend days/holidays are mandatory. Those interested can drop by the Animal Aid Clinic South and fill out an application, or can contact Dr. Stacey Dean at animalaidclinicsouth@gmail.com.
Football Players: Off-season workouts will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:45-5:00 p.m. Mondays we will lift together in the weight room. Thursdays we will be in the warehouse. Please be dressed and ready to go. We will meet in the warehouse. You must have an athletic physical on file in order to workout.
Homework help is available every Tuesday and Thursday in the media center from 3:45-5:00 p.m. You must be in the media center by 3:50 p.m. in order to stay for this, and dismissal times are at 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. You are expected to exit the building through door FF, which is located by the stairs just down from the media center. A bus will be available around 5:10 p.m. if you need a ride home. This bus is for students who stay for after-hours help ONLY. It will pick you up at the south end of circle drive by the flag pole. 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.
If you need a coat for the winter or know someone who does, stop by the Goshen Schools Administration Building at 613 E. Purl St. from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. If you are unable to come during that time, call 971-4149 to arrange a time. We will be glad to help you!
Attention Seniors: If you haven’t ordered your cap and gown yet, you can order online at https://highschool.herffjones.com.
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! Bajo ninguna circunstancia se permite que se aseguren las bicicletas a ninguna reja o puerta de sea propiedad de la escuela. Ya hubo un problema con los estudiantes que específicamente están haciendo esto a lo largo de la reja/puerta del campo de fútbol. Si continúan haciendo esto, el candado será cortado, y la bici será quitada. Hay bastidores para bicicletas disponibles para ser utilizados. ¡Gracias por su cooperación con esto!
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.
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!
Any student driving needs to have a parking tag. You can get this through Mrs. Haney 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.
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 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. Building Trades, EACC 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.
MEETINGS DURING SRT:
For all girls interested in playing tennis this spring, there will be a final meeting on Tuesday, January 22nd during the 2nd session of SRT in Whiteman Gym. We’ll review the schedule for the next couple months, and talk about some details related to the season. If you are unable to attend, it’s important you contact Coach Love and get the information from him directly.
Attention girls interested in track & field this spring – There will be a MANDATORY call-out meeting on Tuesday, January 22nd during the 2nd session of SRT in the main gym. If you are unable to attend, please contact Coach Willis and get the information from him directly.
Creative Writing Club: Our first meeting of 2019 will be Thursday, January 24th during the 2nd session of SRT in room 2430. We hope to see you there!
Art Club will meet Thursday, January 24th during the 2nd session of SRT in room 1450.
SPORTS SCORES:
Boys freshman basketball lost a close game to Northwood 36-32. Jordan Williams and Zach Subera paced the Hawks in astringent effort.
IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:
Boys basketball will play at Northwood. JV tips off at 6:15 p.m., followed by varsity at 7:30 p.m.
Girls JV basketball will play at Westview at 5:00 p.m.
On Saturday:
Boys varsity wrestling will compete in the NLC Tourney at Plymouth at 9:00 a.m.
Girls basketball will host Northwood. JV tips off at 6:15 p.m., followed by varsity at 7:45 p.m.
Good luck to all of you!