providing their opinion on aspects of his 2013 Inaugural Address. Mrs. Kowal recently received a response from the President, including an autographed photo – both are being framed and will be shared with the students. 4. GHS is participating in the Library of Congress’ Veteran’s History project again this year. The event is scheduled for June 6th – this will be a simplified version of last year’s event. All History students will interview a veteran. Student Council (Advisors: Lori Hatajik and Terry Cholewa): 1. Thirteen members of GHS’ Student Council represented us at the Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) Spring Leadership Conference on March 15th and 16th. The event was held at Wesleyan University. All events focused on building students’ leadership skills and our students had a fantastic experience. Freshman Success (Advisor: Jodene Bromley): 1. Freshmen continue earning ‘shooting star tickets’ to be placed in a raffle. Students earn these tickets based on grades for each class. At the “Shooting Star” assembly, names will be drawn and those students will choose from various prizes donated by businesses in our community. Library Media Center (Librarian: Kathleen Sasso): 1. GHS Library Media Center will be hosting a poetry contest in April. Students can submit original poetry by April 30th and winners will be announced May 13th. Top prize is a pair of VIP tickets for Digiplex Destinations Theater in Lisbon. 2. “Friends of GHS Library” is a book club established this school year – it meets during Activity Period. The club is currently reading The Diviners by Libba Bray. GHS Wolverine Warrior Challenge 1. To be held May 7th 2. A coordinated effort between CT Army National Guard & GHS PE Dept 3. Events may include: mile run, obstacle course, push-ups, curl-ups, squats Superintendent’s Update by Paul Smith: Budget: 1. 1.95% increase is being requested – this will include a full day kindergarten program, return of a Music teacher, GHS textbooks, etc. 2. May 6th is the Town meeting at 7pm at GMS to discuss budget 3. Complete budget packet is available on the GPS website Dr. Frizzell’s Calendar : April 2nd Faculty meeting April 5th 3rd Quarter ends April 4th-7th Music Dept trip to Washington DC/NYC April 8th BOE meeting April 9th GHS mock interviews with FPM class
providing their opinion on aspects of his 2013 Inaugural Address. Mrs. Kowal recently received a response from the President, including an autographed photo – both are being framed and will be shared with the students. 4. GHS is participating in the Library of Congress’ Veteran’s History project again this year. The event is scheduled for June 6th – this will be a simplified version of last year’s event. All History students will interview a veteran. Student Council (Advisors: Lori Hatajik and Terry Cholewa): 1. Thirteen members of GHS’ Student Council represented us at the Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) Spring Leadership Conference on March 15th and 16th. The event was held at Wesleyan University. All events focused on building students’ leadership skills and our students had a fantastic experience. Freshman Success (Advisor: Jodene Bromley): 1. Freshmen continue earning ‘shooting star tickets’ to be placed in a raffle. Students earn these tickets based on grades for each class. At the “Shooting Star” assembly, names will be drawn and those students will choose from various prizes donated by businesses in our community. Library Media Center (Librarian: Kathleen Sasso): 1. GHS Library Media Center will be hosting a poetry contest in April. Students can submit original poetry by April 30th and winners will be announced May 13th. Top prize is a pair of VIP tickets for Digiplex Destinations Theater in Lisbon. 2. “Friends of GHS Library” is a book club established this school year – it meets during Activity Period. The club is currently reading The Diviners by Libba Bray. GHS Wolverine Warrior Challenge 1. To be held May 7th 2. A coordinated effort between CT Army National Guard & GHS PE Dept 3. Events may include: mile run, obstacle course, push-ups, curl-ups, squats Superintendent’s Update by Paul Smith: Budget: 1. 1.95% increase is being requested – this will include a full day kindergarten program, return of a Music teacher, GHS textbooks, etc. 2. May 6th is the Town meeting at 7pm at GMS to discuss budget 3. Complete budget packet is available on the GPS website Dr. Frizzell’s Calendar : April 2nd Faculty meeting April 5th 3rd Quarter ends April 4th-7th Music Dept trip to Washington DC/NYC April 8th BOE meeting April 9th GHS mock interviews with FPM class
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