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GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
1587 WEST THIRD AVENUE COLUMBUS, OHIO 43212
Ken Chaffin, Principal Edward O’Reilly, Superintendent [email protected] [email protected] PHONE: 481-3620 PHONE: 481-3600
MONTHLY PUBLICATION
THE HARBINGER February, 2014
Volume 1, Issue 5 A Note from Mr. Chaffin, Principal Dear Bobcat Family: This issue of the Harbinger features a list of Important Dates for the remainder of the school year (subject to change J). Please continue to reference our new webpage: www.ghcsd.org for information and updates on all things “Grandview Bobcat”. As we continue to strive ahead, may we support each other, build each other up, and take advantage that the school and home are the two most influential learning environments to develop the potential of our students to the fullest. Thank you, parents, for your support. PTBB,
Ken Chaffin
Principal
IMPORTANT DATES
• Late Start – Feb 6, Students arrive by10:15 am • PTO Presentation: Feb 7-Stay Safe Online – Gr 9&10-Period 5; 11&12-Period 6 • PTO Presentation: (Social Media & our Kids): Feb. 10, 6:30 pm Media Center • Educational Options Workshop, February 12, 7pm, Media Center • Career Speakers – Feb 20, 8am-10am • GHMC Education Foundation Gala Feb 22, 6:30pm – 11:30pm • FIRST Regional Competition, Terre Haute, IN, Mar 5-8 • MUSICAL – “Kiss Me Kate” Mar 6-8 • PTO Presentation-Mar 10, 6:30pm, Media Ctr, Impacts of Bullying, ADAMH speaker • OGT Testing Week – Mar 10-14 • Curriculum Night Mar 12, 7:00 PM, Auditorium • OMEA District, Mar 14-15 • Career Speakers, Mar 20, 8am-10am • HS Band Concert, Mar 20, 7:00pm, Auditorium • Spring Break: March 22- March 30 • Act Boot Camp, April 3, 8-3, Auditorium • Cake Walk: April 4, 6:30-9:30pm • First Robotics Work Day, April 5 • Distracted Driver Simulator, April 7, 9:00-3:00, Gymnasium • Late Start, April 10, 10:15am • NHS Induction Ceremony: April 11 • Prom: April 12, 8-11pm • Grandview Singers Auditions, April 14-16 • PTO Presentation: Bullying/Gender Discrimination, Apr 14, 6:30pm, Media Center • Career Speakers April 17, 8:00am - 10:00am • GHHS Honors Ceremony, April 22, 7:00pm, Auditorium • FIRST Championship, April 22-26 • Academic Signing Day, April 24, 8:00 am • Senior Cap and Gown Pictures/Class Picture, Apr 25; 8:50-11:35 am • Senior Scholarship Ceremony, May 1, 7:30 am, Auditorium • Spring Fling/Seniors, May 4 • 5th Grade Camp, May 5-7
• AP EXAMS- May 5th through May 15. • May 5 AM - Chemistry • May 7 AM - Calc AB • May 8 AM - English Literature • May 9 AM - English Languagage • May 9 PM - Statistics • May 12 AM - Biology • May 12 AM - Music Theory • May 14 AM - US History • May 14 PM - European History • May 15 AM - Macroeconomics • Spring Cabaret, May 8, 7pm-10pm, Auditorium • Homeroom Olympics, May 9; 1:45pm • HS Band Pops Concert, May 14, 7:00 pm, Auditorium • Senior’s Last Day, May 14 • Senior Walk, May 14, 2:45pm • Senior Exams, May 15-16 • Spring Choral Concert, May 15, 7pm, Auditorium • Senior Trip-Cedar Point, May 18-19 • Senior Service Day, May 20, 9:00-12:00pm • 6th Grade Camp, May 20-23 • Final Exams, May 21-23 • Graduation Practice, May 23, 1:15 pm • Band Blue Star Mothers Service: May 22 7:30pm (Seniors/Sq LeadersOnly) • Graduation Practice, May 23, 1:45pm-2:45 pm • Last day of classes, May 23 • Memorial Day Parade, May 24, 9:45am • Graduation, GHHS Class of 2014, May 25, 1:00 pm, Auditorium
CONGRATULATIONS
Citizens of the Month, January, 2014
Congratulations to : Emily Lolli, Ben Hecker, Dareth Douglass, Jake Bush, Bekah Jones, Madison Osborne, Amelia Walsh, AJ Pinyerd, Owen Hopper
Career Speaker Series Grandview Heights High School continued its Career Speaker Series on Thursday, Jan. 16th. The Career Speaker Series offers students an opportunity to learn about various careers from listening to presentations from local community members. The speakers share information about their careers so students will have a better understanding of different aspects of the career. The series will continue with speakers giving presentations the third Thursday of each month. Thanks to Michelle Wilson and Jessica Khouzam-Walli from the Grandview Chamber of Commerce for their help in planning this event. The careers represented for January were careers in the music industry, an artist, a civil engineer, and entrepreneurship. Dwight Heckelman has over 20 years in the music industry in which he has worked at major recording labels, as a music writer, and in music educational programs. He is the founder of a Columbus music school, GROOVE U. Local artist, Daric Gill also spoke to students about what it takes to make a living as an artist. The owner of Daric Gill studios, and the creator of the Toehead characters, Daric helped students identify how to turn a passion into a career. David Pritchard and Amanda Engle talked with students about their work around the country working with the group Engineers Without Borders. They shared their stories of helping impoverished towns create better infrastructure and how civil engineering has a direct impact on the lives of others. David also discussed the need for civil engineers and the requirements for getting into this field. Submitted by Mr. Thivener SPRING BREAK 2015 IN SOUTHERN SPAIN: Spanish club will begin to organize a Spain trip for Spanish students during spring break of 2015. The tour will take students from Madrid to southern Spain. This trip will cost about $3,100 per person and includes airfare, all transportation, lodging, a professional tour director, entrances to museum/attractions, and 2 meals per day (breakfast & dinner). We will be organizing an informational parent meeting in February. If you would like to look at the itinerary, go to: http://www.explorica.com/teachers/select-a-tour/spain-and-portugal/madrid-and-southern-spain.aspx. Contact Mrs. Mendoza with questions. TAKE CHARGE OF EDUCATION – TARGET REWARDS When parents, teachers and other school supporters use the REDcard, Target donates up to 1% of their purchases to the eligible K-12 school they designate. Each September, those funds are distributed to schools nationwide, including Grandview Heights High School. To learn more about the program and support Grandview Heights High School, visit Target.com/tcoe. THANK YOU!
Career Center News Recruitment for a variety of half day career programs for 14-15 juniors and seniors is going on now. Students must visit with their families or with the school tour to be able to apply for programs. Open House for Students and Families at Ft. Hayes and Downtown Career Centers: Thursday 2/6/2014, 4 - 8pm School Visits - Students must submit their permission slip to Mrs. France or Mr. Stork: - Downtown Career Center School Visit Monday 2/3 at 8:30am - Ft Hayes Career Center School Visit Friday 2/7 at 8:30am First round applications are due to Mrs. France or Mr. Stork by February 14, 2014. Christine France Transition Coordinator Grandview Heights High School Email: [email protected]
LARRY LARSON MIDDLE SCHOOL PTO BOBCAT CARDS
$10 Available in the GHHS Office
GHHS GRADUATE CAPS AND GOWNS Please consider donating gently used (2007-2013) Grandview blue or white gowns
and/or caps. See Mrs. Clayton.
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COUNSELING CORNER: SCHEDULING INFORMATION: Info on the scheduling process will be coming soon. In the meantime, students and their families can make appointments with Mr. Stork to discuss general high school course planning. Key Scheduling Presentations: Wednesday, February 12th, 2014 at 7pm – Media Center Educational Options Workshop 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students and their parents are invited to learn about two educational options, the Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program and the Dual Enrollment Program
o The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program (PSEOP) was created to enable high school students to earn college and high school graduation credit through the successful completion of college courses at The Ohio State University or Columbus State Community College.
o The Dual Enrollment Program allows students to earn college and high school graduation
credit, Dual enrollment is offered at the high school.
o Attendees of this presentation will learn about the requirements of each program and who may benefit from these programs.
Advanced Placement Exams
• AP exams are held between May 5th to May 15th • All students in an AP Class are expected to take the corresponding end of year AP Exam. • The cost of exams is covered by the district. • If you are interested in taken AP Exam for a subject for which you are not enrolled at GHHS,
please see Mr. Stork.
COLLEGE INFORMATION: FAFSA FORMS FOR COLLEGE-BOUND SENIORS After January 1, 2014, parents of college-bound seniors can begin to fill out the FAFSA form. This is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Completion of this form is necessary if you request federal or state aid. You may apply online at www.fafsa.gov. You will also need a PIN (Personal Identification Number), which will identify you. STUDENTS AND PARENTS MAY APPLY FOR PIN NUMBERS IN ADVANCE OF FILLING OUT THE FAFSA AND IS ACTUALLY A GOOD IDEA TO DO SO AS IT WILL SPEED UP THE APPLICATION PROCESS. Apply for your PIN today at www.pin.ed.gov. The PIN is your electronic signature. PINs can be used for years to come. However, they expire with non-use after 30 months. If you have other children who are applying for student aid, your PIN can be used to sign all their FAFSA forms. Your students can also use their PINs to electronically sign loan promissory notes and view information about grants and loans received and the US Department of Education records. If you have questions about completing the FAFSA, call 1-800-4-FEDAID (1-800-433-3243).
COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY: College Goal Sunday is a FREE program that helps students and parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The program is Sunday, February 9th, 2014 at 2:00pm at the following locations: Central Crossing High School, Columbus State Community College, ECOT (Main Office) and Ohio Dominican University. Register online www.ohiocollegegoalsunday.org or call 1-800-233-6734. CONFERENCE WITH COLLEGE/ CAREER COUNSELOR: Mrs. O’Shaughnessy, College/ Career Counselor, would like to meet individually with each Junior and his/her parents before the school year is over. The purpose of the meeting is to do college/career planning. Please call Mrs. O’Shaughnessy to make your appointment 481-3620. AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS: The following scholarships are available in the scholarship drawer in guidance Name Deadline Max Award 2014 Minority Journalism Scholarship 3/31 $1500.00 AXA Achievement Community Scholarship 2/1 $2,000 Buick Achievers Scholarship 2/28 $25,000.00 Charles L. Warren Memorial Heritage Scholarship 3/15 $1000.00 Columbus Italian Club Scholarship 3/31 $1000.00 Education First Credit Union Scholarship 2/14 $1000.00 Playing with a Purpose Scholarship 2/1 $2,000 Scholastic Achievement Scholarship N/A $ 1000.00 William D. Squires Scholarship 4/5 $3,000.00 SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES STONE LABORATORY Stone Laboratory is located on the 6.5-acre Gibraltar Island, The Ohio State University’s island campus, and is the oldest biological field station in the country. These one-week introductory courses give a glimpse into the field of biological and physical sciences. From capturing and preserving insects to examining lake and river sediments, students experience first hand what it is like to be a scientist. Open to advanced high school students, these two-semester hour courses are held throughout the summer. The program costs around $1,300 (includes room and board). The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, March 18, 2014. For a complete course listing and to download an application, go to www.stonelab.osu.edu/applynow MENTORING AND MORE: Who: High School Mentors Where: Stevenson Elementary When: Mondays Time: 4pm to 5pm - See Mr. Stork in guidance if you have any questions.
QUOTE OF THE MONTH: “Courage is being scared to death--and saddling up anyway.”
John Wayne
CONTACT US: Bryan Stork - School Counselor
[email protected] Jane O’Shaughnessy - College and Career Counselor
****The Grandview Heights High School PTO**** 2013-2014
www.grandviewpto.net Heidi Varner, President
Melanie Trout-‐Luckenbach, Vice President [email protected] Rick Mathes, Secretary [email protected] Joanne Lower, Treasurer [email protected] The GHHS PTO contributes to the After-Prom event and to the Spring Fling for graduating seniors. Spiritwear sales are the main source of funding. The PTO also organizes the Speaker Series and staff appreciation. Volunteers and PTO meeting visitors welcome!
SPEAKER SERIES
February 10, 2014 - What you NEED to know about Social Media and our Kids by Nationwide Insurance
6:30-7:30 PM The Brotherhood of the Rooks Media Center (GHHS)
Do you really know what your child is doing on his/her phone, ipod, computer, etc? Current information and ways to monitor and minimize your kids' potentially risky use of social media, including Twitter, ask.fm and more.
April 14, 2014 – What you NEED to know about Bullying Awareness and Prevention by Katie Clifford
6:30-7:30 PM The Brotherhood of the Rooks Media Center (GHHS)
Get information to help our children understand the consequences of risky youth-accepted behavior. Learn what to do as parents to create an anti-bullying culture.
Grandview Schools Speaker Series Tara Stottlemire [email protected]
• PTO Presentation: Feb 7-Stay Safe Online –Auditorium, 12:15pm-2:15pm • PTO Presentation: (Social Media & Kids): Feb. 10, 6:30 pm Media Cntr
Next PTO Meeting
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 8:15 AM IN STAFF ROOM, GHHS.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – After Prom, Spring Fling, Staff Appreciation. Betsy Stiles [email protected]
Lisa McNamara [email protected]
STAFF APPRECIATION –Decadent Desserts on Friday, Friday February 14. Feel like cooking? Questions? Willing to donate or volunteer?
Contact staff appreciation coordinator Lisa McNamara at [email protected]. STAFF RECOGNITION LINK
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BAEA62CAB9-high
HS Spiritwear Fundraiser Kim Sides [email protected]
Krista Joseph [email protected] SPIRIT WEAR SALES link
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BAEA62CAB9-spirit
PTO website, http://www.grandviewpto.net/9-12-pto.htm; on Facebook : Grandview Heights High School PTO; and High School Twitter @ grandviewhhs
MARCH 6-7-8 Thursday, March 6th-‐ 8:00 PM (Students $5.00 admission at this performance only)
Friday, March 7th-‐ 8:00 PM Saturday, March 8th-‐ 2:00 and 8:00 PM
GHHS Auditorium Side seating-‐ $8.00
Center seating-‐ $10.00
