It’s official…

G-Star School of the Arts is the ONLY “A” RATED CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL IN PALM BEACH COUNTY!  We also have one of the top graduation rates in the State.   G-Star enrolls students of all academic levels; and we have the finest educational system in the County that transforms students into stellar academic success.   In our first quarter this school year, 44% of our students had a 3.5 GPA or above and 22% of our students had a 4.0 GPA or above.  We wish to thank all of our incredible staff, students and parents for their faith in the school.  Have a wonderful holiday season!

Beginning Tuesday December 17, 2013, the exam schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, December 17th - Block 2 Exam (7:30am - 9:25am)

 Block 4 (9:32am -10:57am)

 Block 7(1:49pm - 2:40pm)

Lunch (11:02am -11:58am)

Block 6 (12:05pm - 1:42pm)                       

 Dismissal- 2:40pm

Wednesday, December 18th - Block 1 Exam (7:30am -9:30am)

Lunch (9:35am -10:10am)

 Block 3 Exam (10:15am -11:45am)

 Dismissal- 11:45am

Thursday, December 19th - Block 4 Exam (7:30 am - 9:30am)

 Lunch (9:35am -10:10am)

 Block 5 Exam (10:15am - 11:45am)

                                                                Dismissal- 11:45am

Friday, December 20th - Block 6 Exam (7:30 am - 9:30am)

 Lunch (9:35am -10:10am)

 Block 7 Exam (10:15am - 11:45am)

 Dismissal- 11:45am

*Please note that exams begin at 7:30am. Monday, December 16th and Tuesday, December 17th will be a full school day and Wednesday, December 18th through Friday, December 20th are half days. School late arrival and early dismissal procedures are to be followed otherwise students are expected to be on campus during school hours. Please adjust transportation arrangements accordingly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G-Star Students Excel!

44% of all students have a 3.5 GPA or above.

22% of all students have a 4.0 GPA or above.

These results are from the first quarter and show a 3% improvement in 3.5 GPA and a 1% improvement in 4.0 GPA over the 2012-2013 school year.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DECEMBER 9, 2013 

- Seniors, the application for Bright Futures is open. Please check your email from Mrs. Sammarco for the website to apply or see her for any help or questions.

- Have you brought your yearbook yet? Prices will increase from $50 to $60 on December 20^th. Don’t miss out on your chance to relive and remember X-Scream Halloween, Spirit Week, Field Day, the One-Acts and many more events to come. Stop by Mr. Weiss’ room, J-219, with cash or checks or order online from www.yearbookforever.com. The 2014 yearbook promises to be the best one yet! 

- Attention students currently parking in the YMCA across the street. The YMCA announces that they will begin towing away cars that do not belong there. 

- National Honors Society Toy Drive Volunteers – Please meet in room J210 (Ms. Borden) at lunch. 

-  Music Club Members please meet in Ms. Rasha’s room – J203 for an important meeting at lunch on Monday, December 9. 

- I.E.’s was incredible!! Theatre Troop 6621 received 27 Superiors, 8 Excellents, and 3 Goods. Four students also received Critic’s Choice: Kayla Fainer for Solo Musical, Enette Fremont and Kyle Douglas for Duet Scene and Arden Jurskis for Playwriting. Plus, a $1,000 scholarship was awarded for Costume Construction to Kayla Brosseau. Congratulations to everyone involved!! 

- Attentions Seniors!! If you are interested in participating in this year’s Holiday Show, come to the meeting Tuesday in the Black Box during the first half of lunch. This meeting is mandatory if you want to be part of the show! 

- There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, December 12^th at 6:00pm for those interested in going to Costa Rica 2015 tour with Mr. Martinez and Mr. Adams. The meeting will be in room A108 in building A. If you have any questions please see Mr. Adams or Mr. Martinez. Prices for the tour will soon be increasing. 

 

- There will be a lunch meeting of First Priority today, December 9^th from 11:00-11:30 am J213. We will be planning our holiday party, which will be Thursday, December 12^th after school. All are welcome to attend Monday at lunch or Thursday after school. See Ms. Paro for more information. 

- Attention US History Students! You must attend required lunch tutoring once a week – it is for a grade. See you US teacher for any questions. 

- Juniors and Seniors – The Art Institute will be here this Friday. Please see Mrs. Sammarco by Thursday to sign up. Students are not able to sign up the same day.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2013 

- Reminder: School will be closed for Thanksgiving break this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: See everyone on Monday, December 2 and it will be an Odd day.

- Need community service hours?? Need extracurricular activities for college? Join ECO Club! We meet in the garden near K building after school on Mondays. We also meet during lunch every Thursday on Odd days in room J203. Everybody is welcome. For any questions ask Kimberly Castandea, Dayana Gonzalez or Ms. Rasha. 

- Have you brought your yearbook yet? Prices will increase from $50 to $60 on December 20^th. Don’t miss out on your chance to relive and remember X-Scream Halloween, Spirit Week, Field Day, the One-Acts and many more events to come. Stop by Mr. Weiss’ room, J-219, with cash or checks or order online from www.yearbookforever.com. The 2014 yearbook promises to be the best one yet!

- Are you interested in animating? Then join the G-Star 3D Animation Club, this club will involve working with basic animation, modeling, etc. You must bring a flashdrive if you want to save your work. Anyone interested, please meet in K109 (Ms. Champagne) after school from 2:40 to 3:30pm every Tuesday. If you further questions contact Jordan Pearl or Shane Hartley. 

- National Honors Society is hosting this year’s annual food drive!! Bring your canned goods in and place them in your grade’s box in the office! There is a box for each grade, freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Let’s help those in need! The drive is over Friday, November 22^nd. 

- Attention Artists: The yearbook needs your work! Paintings, drawings, photography: anything we can put on a scanner or take a picture of. See Mr. Weiss in J-219 with your submissions. The deadline is Friday, December 6^th. 

- There will be a Debate Team meeting Monday after school and Thursday during lunch. We will be preparing for our first tournament. Everyone is welcome to join!! 

- Attention Artists: Want to have your work featured in the yearbook? Bring your original art, or photos of it, to room J219. Paintings, drawings, sculptures or photography are acceptable. No work on lined paper or light pencil drawings will be considered. See Trevor Johnson or Mr. Weiss with questions. 

- Don’t forget that First Priority Club will meet every Thursday after school until 3:30, in J213. See Ms. Para, Julissa Perez, or Daniela Pereira for more information. 

- Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors interested in dual enrollment for the spring term, please make an appointment with your guidance counselor.

 - Attention all attendee’s of this years homecoming!! Tickets from Pre-Sales will b delivered today during 5^th block. If you do not receive your ticket please see Ms. O’Hara or Raymond Knudsen. Also, if you have been nominated for homecoming court you must have a ticket purchased to run by Friday! If you are not at homecoming, how could you run? See you there.

- EOC Algebra I retakes are around the corner. December 2^nd – December 4^th are EOC Algebra I retakes. Signs have posted around campus. Testing is in the media center. The media center will be closed December 2^nd – December 4^th so please plan accordingly. If you have any questions please see Ms. Seifer J202. 

- Beep Beep! Music Club next Tuesday! Beep Beep! If you wish to perform at Hilton Hotel come to Music Club in room J203 and come prepared with 2 songs. Any questions, please contact Ms. Rasha. Beep Beep – Marie and Marie out! 

- Attention artists, photographers, filmmakers, writers! The Scholastic Art Awards is now accepting student artwork for their regional and national art awards competition. The absolute deadline for submissions for artworks is Monday, December 16^th. The deadline for written works is Monday, January 16^th. Students will upload their digital images of their work in the following categories: architecture, comic art, design, digital art, drawing, fashion, photography, film, animation, mixed media … in other words any created visual artwork.  This is a limited list so check with any K building teacher for specific details. This is a lengthy process and you will need teacher assistance so don’t wait until the last minute.  You may also go to www.artandwriting.org or see the callboard in K building for more information.

- Attention all participants in this years’ Individual Events Competition a $40 fee is due Monday, November 25^th. If you have any questions or concerns please see Ms. Carr or Mr. Edgecomb. 

- If you had paparazzi pictures taken at the Homecoming Dance, the Yearbook committee will be working on printing them out for you today. You can stop by room J219 to pick yours up or order a print for $2.

 - Juniors and Seniors – UCF will be here Friday, December 6^th for a presentation. Please see Mrs. Sammarco to sign up. You will not be able to sign up the same day.

Friday, November 22nd is an EVEN day and Monday is an ODD day.  Over 22,000 views of this Newsblog since its inception.

G-Star Students Recognized at Forum Club of the Palm Beaches with CNN Reporter
 

The Forum Club of the Palm Beaches held its October meeting at the Palm Beach Convention Center with keynote speaker CNN chief political correspondent Candy Crowley.  The Edward R. Murrow Award winner and moderator of the second Barack Obama and Mitt Romney presidential debate, Ms. Crowley hosts her own Washington insider Sunday morning talk show, State of the Union with Candy Crowley.  Fifteen G-Star students from the school’s Advanced Placement Social Studies classes were introduced before the audience of 700 of some of Palm Beach County’s most politically connected power brokers .  Ms. Crowley personally came over to the student’s table and introduced herself, and chatted with them in a friendly, informal soirée.   The introduction by the Master of Ceremonies stated that G-Star is “the largest film, digital animation and performing arts high school in the nation,” and that G-Star students Jason Clamson and Dayana Gonzales would be asking the first two questions of Ms. Crowley.  Both questions elicited long responses, one of them almost ten minutes in length.  The students, attending teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal and Founder were asked to stand and were introduced to enthusiastic applause.   After an exquisite luncheon, Ms. Crowley spoke at length about the grid lock in Washington, the success or failure of Obamacare and its political implications for the Democratic and Republican parties, Hilary Clinton’s chances of winning the Democratic nomination for President, and Iran’s nuclear enrichment program.  When the event ended all of the students were invited up on the podium to have their picture taken with Ms. Crowley.  Many of the attendees graciously came over to the G-Star table to talk to the students and congratulated them on their professionalism and decorum, and expressed admiration for the quality of the education and impeccable reputation of the school.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Tonight is college presentation night in the G-Star Studios Sound Stage 1.  A representative from Lynn University will be here at 6:00 PM.  Lynn U. is in Boca Raton and it is a private university.  It also has an outstanding ESE program.  Students please attend with a parent or guardian. 

There will be a PTSA meeting tonight in the Commissary (Bldg. F) at 6:30 PM.  Please come out and support your PTSA.  They do great things for our school!

A MAJOR NOTE OF WARNING!  This past weekend the media broke the stories about something that can affect your student’s future in college and in the job market.  It has become common knowledge that many businesses are looking into job applicants’ social media backgrounds such as FaceBook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc.  Once something is in cyberspace it can be accessed even if you erase it.  Based on what a business discovers they may deny you a job for inappropriate postings.  The national news this week has now noted that this trend has become standard procedure at many colleges.  That’s right, a student may be denied entrance into a college because of the use of profanity, inappropriate photos, and inappropriate comments about other people posted in social media.  The most difficult part of this new process is the student (or job applicant) may never be told why they are being rejected, they just are.  Parents PLEASE have this conversation with your student about what they post on social media.  It could have far reaching negative effects on their future lives if they post inappropriate material.

Open House December 3rd for January Student Applicants
Each year at the end of our first semester we hold an Open House for students from other schools in the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades who would like to leave their school and enroll at G-Star.  There are spaces available.  Our Open House for these students who would like to switch schools beginning now or in January is Tuesday, December 3rd at 6 PM in our G-Star Studios Sound Stage 1.  So, if you know of any good students who would like to come to G-Star, please invite them to the Open House on December 3rd.  We would love to meet them!

 

Tuesday, November 12th is an EVEN day.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 11, 2013

- Hey G-Star! Thursday, Rita’s Italian Ice is back! Prom will be selling Rita’s after school between J&H. Bring you $2,$3, or $4 for some ice cold goodness. See you there.

- Yearbooks are on sale now! Preorder your $50 yearbooks today at the lowest price yet. Prices go up after winter break so hurry and order today! Memories fade, but yearbooks are forever.

- Want to get featured in the yearbook? Well upload your best G-Star pictures on Instagram and hashtag GStar Artifact. If you have any questions see Mr. Weiss or Luana Pacheco.

- Want some inspiration in your life? First Priority will meet Thursdays after school in J213. Come to hear an inspiring message and make new friends!  See Ms. Paro, Julissa Perez, or Daniela Pereira for more info.

- Have you seen the blue plastic bins around the school? Please, Please help G-Star become a greener school by recycling. Blue bins are for plastic recycling. Paper bins are available in Ms. Rasha’s room (J203). The paper bins are cardboard boxes. Take pride in recycling!!

 - Need Community service hours? Need extracurricular activities for college? Join ECO Club. We meet in the garden near K building after school on Mondays. We also meet during lunch every Thursday on Odd days in room J203. Everybody is welcomed. For any questions ask Kimberly Castaneda, Dayana Gonzalez or Ms. Rasha.

- If you’re still interested in joining the G-Star news Crew, meetings are every Wednesday afterschool in K108 (Mr. Tonnesson). For more info, contact Alejandro Jaramillo or Olympia Fulcher.

- Hey G-Star!! Prom will be having a meeting next Tuesday, November 12th during the first part of lunch. This meeting is mandatory!!

- Lights. Camera, action – G-Star’s Student Government is hosting the first annual Homecoming on November 23rs. Yes, you heard it right – Homecoming!!! Tickets are on sale during lunch. Ticket prices increase next week so buy your tickets now! This is a dance you definitely do not want to miss!

- Attention comic clubbers! There will be a mandatory meeting concerning the Islands of Adventure trip in J108. Anyone who attends the comic club meetings is eligible to go! We meet every Friday during the first half of lunch in room J108.

- Junior/Senior Meetings will be on Wednesday, November 13^th. Seniors your block 3 teachers will bring you to the Sound Stage once the announcement has been made around 9:20. Juniors your block 3 teachers will bring you to the Sound Stage once the announcement is made around 10:30. Any questions please see Mrs. Newell.

- Attention Artists: Want to have your work featured in the yearbook? Bring your original art, or photos of it, to room J219. Paintings, drawings, sculptures or photography are acceptable. No work on lined paper or light pencil drawings will be considered. See Trevor Johnson or Mr. Weiss with questions.

- Are you interested in animating? Then join the G-Star 3D Animation Club, this club will involve working with basic animation, modeling, etc. You must bring a flashdrive if you want to save your work. Anyone interested, meet in K109 (Ms. Champagne) after school from 2:40 to 3:30pm every Tuesday. If you further questions contact Jordan Pearl or Shane Hartley.

Friday, November 8, 2013 is an ODD day.  We have now reached over 20,000 views of our G-Star School News Blog that you are reading now!  Good things continue to happen all over the school. 

The Drama Department's One Acts closed to big audience reviews and attendance.  This reviewer felt it was one of the finest ever delivered on stage at G-Star.  Over 80 students took part in the four one-act productions.  Next up are the Individual Events.  Kudos to Ms. Biegler, Mr. Edgecomb, Ms. Gangeloff, Mr. Olsen and Mr. Sherman.  You are the Best! 

X-Scream Halloween also ended its run with record crowds and profits (it is a big fundraiser for the school).  It was the best run X-Scream ever.  Congratulations to George Colavecchio and his incredible mass (not group, but an entire mass) of students who put X-Scream on.  You did a fabulous job!  George and the gang have already mapped out next year's X-Scream theme and he says it will be bigger and better than ever. 

The Film, Animation and Acting for Film Departments turn out hundreds of films each year.  There are so many, G-Star has its own Film Festival titled "G-Shorts".  In addition, each year together they produce one major feature film for this school that is written, directed, produced by and starring G-Star students with Mr. DeCarmine and Mr. Fornari as Executive Producers on this production.  Each crew member has to audition for their position just as the actors do.  They must present a portfolio of work and prove they are the best in the school to take on their crew position.  The competition is intense to say the least.  Production on this year's feature film has begun.  It will have its world premiere before the end of the school year.  This is G-Star's Oscar night each year. 

500 STUDENTS FROM OTHER SCHOOLS VISIT G-STAR!
Student Awareness Day comes to G-Star on November 15^th.  Five hundred students from area Palm Beach County high schools will meet in the G-Star Studios Sound Stage 1 to be the audience for the Palm Beach County Holocaust Documentation and Education Center’s presentation on the Holocaust. 

The Holocaust Documentation and Education Center seeks to combat prejudice in our multicultural, ethnically diversified community by educating students and alerting them to the dangers of prejudice.

Student Awareness Days are prejudice reduction symposia whereby 250 to 750 high school students at each program learn the dangers of racism, hatred, and bigotry through videos, lectures, and round-table discussions with Survivors of the Holocaust.

This unique program educates future generations about the dangers of hatred, terror, and the threats against our democratic values and freedoms. By relating to the tragic, personal stories of Holocaust Survivors, students begin to understand that no one is immune to the evil and discrimination bestowed upon them by others.

Through Student Awareness Days, the Center encourages these students to learn to take a stand and become more vigilant and aware in their daily lives. They are taught the importance of standing up, speaking out, and making a difference. Above all, our goal is for all students to realize that targeting one group targets all.

 

College Information Night

 Parents and guardians of Juniors and Seniors, Lynn University will be here Wednesday night November 13th at 6:00PM for a presentation on college financial aid. The college information night will be held in the sound stage on the G-Star campus. We encourage you to attend this free event. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 4, 2013 

- Hey G-Star! Thursday, Rita’s Italian Ice is back! Prom will be selling Rita’s after school between J&H. Bring you $2,$3, or $4 for some ice cold goodness. See you there. 

- Are you interested in animating? Then join the G-Star 3d animation club, this club will involve working with basic animation, modeling, etc. You must bring a flash drive if you want to save your work. Anyone interested, please meet in K109 (Ms. Champagne) after school from 2:40-3:30 every Tuesday. If you have any further questions contact Jordan Pearl or Shane Hartley.

- Yearbooks are on sale now! Preorder your $50 yearbooks today at the lowest price yet. Prices go up after winter break so hurry and order today! Memories fade, but yearbooks are forever.

- Want to get featured in the yearbook? Well upload your best G-Star pictures on Instagram and hashtag GStar Artifact. If you have any questions see Mr. Weiss or Luana Pacheco.

 - Attention Seniors, please don’t forget to pick up your Senior quote forms from Mr. Weiss (J219). Also, don’t forget to take your senior portraits. Deadline is November 2^nd.

 - Join the Doctor Jones Society for a movie this week. The Doctor Jones Society meets every Thursday at 2:50pm in room K104.

- Prestige Portraits will be on campus November 7 & 8 for senior portraits. There is a $20 sitting fee that will be collected by the photographer. You also will be eligible for a casual pose at Prestige Studios. Please sign up outside Mr. Wiess’ room, J219, as soon as possible.  Don’t miss out on being in the yearbook. Have your senior pictures taken now!! There is a November 2^nd deadline.

- Want some inspiration in your life? First Priority will meet Thursday after school in J213. Come to hear an inspiring message and make new friends!  See Ms. Paro, Julissa Perez, or Daniela Pereira for more info.

- Would you like to be a part of creating the 2013-2014 G-Shorts Poster? If so, there will be a meeting Thursday, November 7^th during lunch for you to present your portfolio to the NAHS. It will be held in Mr. Dawson’s room in K-107. Please arrive by 9:35AM – this is an LTM day.

- There will be a ECO club meeting this Thursday in room J203 for the first half of lunch. Everyone is welcome to come and join.

 - Hey Comic Clubbers! The next meeting will be on Monday and Friday of this week. Anyone is welcome. If anyone is interested in going with the club to Islands of Adventure see Brittany Mendiondo, Pedro Lopez, or Savannah Duron for more information or come to the next meeting.

- Have you seen the blue plastic bins around the school? Please, Please help G-Star become a greener school by recycling. Blue bins are for plastic recycling. Paper bins are available in Ms. Rasha’s room (J203). The paper bins are cardboard boxes. Take pride in recycling!!

- SENIORS!! Only half or you have submitted your senior portraits. The November 2^nd deadline is quickly approaching. If you would like to be featured in the yearbook, we suggest you meet this deadline.  Sign-up sheets are outside Mr. Weiss’s room (J219). Remember, you are only seniors once, so let’s capture the moment!

- Need Community service hours? Need extracurricular activities for college? Join ECO Club. We meet in the garden near K building after school on Mondays. We also meet during lunch every Thursday on Odd days in room J203. Everybody is welcomed. For any questions ask Kimberly Castaneda, Dayana Gonzalez or Ms. Rasha. This week the club will also meet on Monday during the first half of lunch.

- If you’re still interested in joining the G-Star news Crew, meetings are every Wednesday afterschool in K108 (Mr. Tonnesson). For more info, contact Alejandro Jaramillo or Olympia Fulcher. Stay classy G-Star!

- Music Club has been invited to perform. Any new members are welcome. If you want to perform please contact Ms. Rasha in room J203 and Angelina Alexandre. The next meeting is Tuesday November 5^th.

- Juniors and seniors, Palm Beach Atlantic will be here November 6^th for a presentation. Please see Ms. Sammarco by November 5^th to register.

 

- Parents and guardians of juniors and seniors, Lynn University will be here Wednesday night November 13th at 6:00PM for a presentation on college financial aid. The college information night will be held in the sound stage on the G-Star campus. We encourage you to attend this free event.

 

 

 

 

SPIRIT WEEK IS HERE!

Each day students get to dress up according to the theme of the day.  Remember, the dress code still applies.  OK, so here is the list of themes, as created by the Yearbook staff:

Multiple Monday

Fairy Tale Tuesday

Where's Waldo Wednesday

Halloween Thursday

Class colors Friday

So tomorrow, come as your best Fairy Tale character!

PLEASE participate in spirit week! It is so much fun!  If you are app-savy, upload pictures of your spirit to instagram and dont forget to #artifact #gstarspiritweek @gstar_sga
Thanks everyone!

 X-SCREAM HALLOWEEN CONTINUES THREE MORE DAYS!

X-Scream Halloween has broken all attendance records this year.  Halloween takes place this Thursday, October 31.  X-Scream will continue on Friday and Saturday, November 1 & 2.  It will be the top Halloween event in the County on Halloween night, so plan to be there!  You can buy tickets at the door or on line at www.xscreamhalloween.com.  See you there!

G-STAR HOLDS TWO BIG EVENTS!

G-Star Theater Department’s One Acts are a smash hit!  “Hilarious!” “Light-hearted!” “A wonderful night all the way through!”  These are just some of the audience comments after viewing the performances.  The One Acts run through Friday evening.  To buy tickets you must have your student purchase them through the Theater Department for you.  Shows begin at 7:30 PM.  The One Acts performances are a fundraiser to send our students to State competitions.  Each year G-Star student performers garner top honors in Regional Theater Festivals and continue on to the State Theater Festival in Tampa.  It is a great honor, however, taking over 40 students by charter bus and overnight stays is expensive.  Please come see the show.  The purchase of a ticket will help send our students on their way!

X-Scream Halloween has biggest year ever!  Record crowds have far surpassed previous attendance numbers!  The Palm Beach Post named the five best haunted houses in Palm Beach County with G-Star’s Halloween extravaganza, X-Scream Halloween, as the lead story!  Bigger and better than ever, X-Scream Halloween offers a chilling walking tour of a post-apocalyptic world where mutants reign and terror is around every corner.  “This is the second year our main performance is in the G-Star Studios Sound Stage 1.  It is a copy of a Warner Bros. movie sound stage,” say Haunt Master George Colavecchio.  “We’re the only Halloween Haunt in the world in a major studio sound stage.  It makes the atmosphere incredibly different and more intense.”  When the call went out to G-Star students to volunteer to work on X-Scream, over 400 of them showed up.  You can buy tickets at the door or online at xscreamhalloween.com.  There is a children’s early show from 7 PM to 8 PM – ticket price $5.00; the full-scare adult show is from 8 PM to Midnight – ticket price $13.00.  The show runs this Friday and Saturday night, then on Halloween night (Thursday), and on the next Friday and Saturday night (November 1 & 2).  This is also one of our biggest fundraisers for the school.  It’s a great event for the whole family!  See you there!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OCTOBER 18 - 25, 2013

- Attention – House crew for One Acts: There will be a mandatory meeting Monday of next week for the first 30 minutes of lunch in room H102.

 

- Spirit week is coming up … and you know what that means! It is G-Star Student Government’s 2^nd Annual class colors day Field Day!  TLE forms will be on the Student Government board in front of J-107 starting Monday, October 14^th. Only 12 students per grade level can participate (6boys/6 girls), so choose participants wisely. May the odds be in your favor!!

 

- Are you interested in animating? Then join the G-Star 3D Animation Club, this club will involve working with basic animation, modeling, etc. You must bring a flash drive if you want to save your work. Anyone interested, please meet in K109 (Ms. Champagne) after school from 2:40-3:30 every Tuesday. If you have any further questions contact Jordan Pearl or Shane Hartley.

 

- Yearbooks are on sale now! Preorder your $50 yearbooks today at the lowest price yet. Prices go up after winter break so hurry and order today! Memories fade, but yearbooks are forever.

 

- Want to get featured in the yearbook? Well upload your best G-Star pictures on Instagram and hashtag GStar Artifact. If you have any questions see Mr. Weiss or Luana Pacheco.

-Attention X-Scream members: Please be at school on Friday 10/18 by 12pm for set up for opening night. 

- Attention Seniors, please don’t forget to pick up your senior quote forms from Mr. Weiss (J219). Also, don’t forget to take your senior portraits. Deadline is November 2^nd.

-G-star’s annual One Act Festival is finally here!! Show dates are October 21^st – October 24^th at 7:30pm. The in school showing will be October 25^th. Tickets went on sale Tuesday, October 15^th. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults. But hurry because tickets go fast! Hope to see you there.

- If you are interested in buying a G-Star hoodie please see Mrs. Newell for an order form. The black zipper hoodie is $30 and the black pull over hoodie is $25. The last date to order is October 25^th.

- Prestige Portraits will be on campus November 7 & 8 for senior portraits. There is a $20 sitting fee that will be collected by the photographer. You will also be eligible for a casual pose at Prestige Studios. Please sign up outside Mr. Wiess’ room, J219, as soon as possible.  Don’t miss out on being in the yearbook. Have your senior pictures taken now!! 

- SPIRIT week is coming October 28 – November 1

Here are the themes for each day:

10/28 – in Multiple Monday – dress as twins, triplets, quads or more.

10/29 is Fairy Tale Tuesday – Princess, Genies and Ogres are all welcome.

10/30 is Where’s Waldo Wednesday – He shouldn’t be hard to find

10/31 – is Halloween – Wear your costume to school.

                ***Reminder: - G-Star dress code still applies. You may not wear masks, carry toy weapons or wear revealing costumes.

11/1 is Class Colors Friday: Seniors wear blue, Juniors wear red, Sophomores wear yellow and freshman wear green. 

Top participants will be featured in the yearbook and win discounts on the 2014 art-i-fact. 

- Film Club for WWII – Documenting meeting in K building after school Monday and Tuesday.

- Juniors and Seniors, FSU will be here Friday the 25^th for a presentation. You must see Mrs. Sammarco by Thursday, the 24^th to sign up. Students will not be able to sign up the day of the presentation.

IMPORTANT BUS RIDER INFORMATION!
If your student is riding the bus, they MUST ride it at least one day (either morning or afternoon) this week or they could lose their seat on the bus.  This is a State of Florida mandated head count to prove ridership by each student.  If your student has afterschool activities and is not riding the bus this week, then they MUST ride the bus one day this week in the morning.  This is very important!  To check the bus stop for your student click on “Main Menu” at the top of this home page, then click on “Bus Schedule”.  Please make sure they ride the bus this week!  Remember, no school on Friday.

THE ONE ACT FESTIVAL IS FINALLY HERE!

Each year our Drama Department puts on our One Act Festival in our Black Box Theater.  The show dates are October 21st through October 24th at 7:30 PM .  The in-school showing will be October 25th.  Tickets go on sale today.  Ticket prices are $10 for students and $15 for adults.  Students may purchase tickets in the Drama Department office.  Adults may have their student make the purchase for them in the same manner.  Tickets sell at a rapid rate so we urge you to purchase yours as soon as possible.  We hope to see you there!

NEWS FROM G-STAR FILM DEPARTMENT!

The latest version of the G-Star Promotional video was produced, shot and edited by senior Arden Jurskis. Compiling new and archival footage, Arden was able to produce a promotional piece at the professional level. Thanks Arden.

Throughout the school year, our students turn out over a hundred films.  One time each year the students write, direct, produce and star in one major professional film production.  This year the film "It's Time" has gone through script development, cast & crew of over 50 students have been selected, and pre-production is underway.  Production is right around the corner as the 2013-14 student film rolls out the red carpet for lights, cameras and action.  What's it about, you ask?  It is the story of a young, quiet teenager who is trying to come out of his inner shell while overcoming a traumatic experience.

G-Shorts is in full swing. This is a student run, independent gorilla style film short competition where students are responsible for the entire production process. "Innovation" is this year's theme. The film short program will be held in the G-Star Sound Stage on Friday, November 22nd. This is an evening of pure entertainment that you don't want to miss.

WWII VETERANS DOCUMENTARY SHOOT WAS EXCELLENT!

Our new afterschool club, the Film Production Club, sponsored by Mr. Suskin filmed its first documentary project on World War II veterans.  Ten veterans from D-Day, The Battle of the Bulge, Okinawa, and Iwo Jima took part in the documentary.  WWII Navy  veteran Tom Kaiser arranged the group for their stories to be told.  Mr. Kaiser said the veterans were very happy with the production and the professionalism of the students.  Mr. Suskin made sure that the students did work on the production on a professional scale.  The raw footage looks excellent.  The project is in post-production by the students and will be ready by November 11^th.

 

 

 

X-SCREAM HALLOWEEN OPENING NIGHT A SMASHING SUCCESS!

Our annual haunted house, X-Scream Halloween (the only walking tour of a haunted movie studio in the Florida) opened last night to record crowds.  Usually, opening night early in October produces light crowds and gives our student performers and crew a chance to “warm up” for the next three weekends.  Not so this year!  Over 400 G-Star students came out this year to work on the event and their efforts have paid off.  George Colavecchio, our Haunt Master, did a fabulous job developing his crews, actors, singers, and dancers as well as new marketing concepts for the event.  “The whole operation is student run,” says George.  “They did it all themselves.  I just provided a little guidance.  These are the most creative kids I’ve ever seen.”  Creative - and organized.  From the parking set up, to the front gate and ticket booth, to the lines into the haunts, and on to the entire event execution, it ran smoothly and professionally.  In a preview of audience reaction to the haunt, this past Thursday Palm Beach County Youth Leadership, with 50 top students from the School District’s high schools, visited our campus for a tour.  They requested a walk-though of X-Scream, one of the largest Halloween events in the entire State.  When they emerged from the G-Star Studios Sound Stage 1 (over 12,000 sq. ft., 45 ft. high), where the main haunt’s atmosphere is controlled unlike any other Halloween haunt in the nation, they were thrilled.  “They couldn’t stop talking about it on the bus after the visit,” stated Attorney Phil DiComo, one of the Youth Leadership organizers.  “They all were very excited.”   X-Scream Halloween is one of our school’s largest fundraisers.  All proceeds go directly to the school to be used for our student’s needs.  Please make plans to attend and bring your whole family and friends.  It’s a great event you won’t want to miss!  The haunt will continue to run on Friday and Saturday nights, October 18 & 19 and 25 & 26, and then for three nights on Thursday, October 31 (Halloween night) and on Friday and Saturday, November 1 & 2.  Doors open at 7 PM.  See you there!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WEEK OF OCTOBER 7, 2013 

- Hey G-Star! Prom Committee will be selling donuts next Thursday, October 17^th! Yes, Thursday no school on Friday. Doughnuts will be a $1. Bring your dollars and come out and support your 2014 Prom.

- The last chance to sign up for the Travel Club’s spring break trip to Costa Rica is this week!! After, Friday registration will be closed. Miss Fuller is holding an informational meeting for interested students and parents this Friday at 5:30pm in the media center.  Bring your parents! Again, this is your LAST CHANCE to sign up for a trip of a lifetime!

- Spirit week is coming up … and you know what that means! It is G-Star Student Government’s 2^nd Annual class colors day Field Day!  TLE forms will be on the student government board in front of J-107 starting Monday, October 14^th. Only 12 students per grade level can participate (6boys/6 girls), so choose participants wisely. May the odds be in your favor!!

- The National Honors Society will be selling bracelets and raffle tickets to benefit Breast Cancer Awareness during lunch and in the morning before school! Bracelets are $2 and raffle tickets are $1. Get yours today!!

- PSAT is coming on October 16^th. Sophomore lists have been posted around campus. If you do not see your name see Ms. Seifer in J202. Juniors if you paid for the test your list is also posted around campus. If you have any questions see Ms. Seifer in J202.

- Juniors and seniors, FIU will be here on October 17^th for a presentation. Please see Mrs. Sammarco by October 16^th to sign up. You will not be able to sign up for the presentation on the 17th

- Are you interested in animating? Then join the G-Star 3d animation club, this club will involve working with basic animation, modeling, etc. You must bring a flash drive if you want to save your work. Anyone interested, please meet in K109 (Ms. Champagne) after school from 2:40-3:30 every Tuesday. If you have any further questions contact Jordan Pearl or Shane Hartley.

- Yearbooks are on sale now! Pre-order your $50 yearbooks today at the lowest price yet. Prices go up after winter break so hurry and order today! Memories fade, but yearbooks are forever.

- Want to get featured in the yearbook? Well upload your best G-Star pictures on Instagram and hashtag G-Star Artifact. If you have any questions see Mr. Weiss or Luana Pacheco.

-Attention X-Scream members: There is a mandatory meeting for all actors, stage show and dance team members, today after school until 9pm, please be there. Tomorrow, be here by 12pm for set up for opening night.

- John I Leonard HS boys’ soccer tryouts are Monday, October 14^th at John I Leonard. To try out you need a sports packet and a physical. Come to John I Leonard to pick up a sports packet.

- Attention Seniors, please don’t forget to pick up your senior quote forms from Mr. Weiss (J219). Also, don’t forget to take your senior portraits. Deadline is November 2^nd.

-G-star’s annual One Act Festival is finally here!! Show dates are October 21^st – October 24^th at 7:30pm. The in school showing will be October 25^th. Tickets go on sale this Tuesday, October 15^th. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults. But hurry because tickets go fast! Hope to see you there.

- If you are interested in a G-Star hoodie please see Mrs. Newell for an order form. The black zipper hoodie is $30 and the black pull over hoodie is $25. The last date to order is October 25^th.

- Attention all comic-clubbers! Future meeting will be held every Friday during the first half of lunch in room J108! New members are always welcome! Just be bout that Marvel/DC life!

-Blood Drive Club will be meeting Tuesday and Thursday in the Media Center for the first half of lunch. We will be discussing new blood drive procedures and additional club activities. Our next Blood Drive is October 23rd. See Mrs. Collins if you have any questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good morning G-Star!  It is Friday, October 11, 2013.  It is an EVEN day.  The big news is X-Scream Halloween opens tomorrow night!!!  Make sure to tell all of your friends and family to come to the show.  George and the X-Scream Team have done a fantastic job creating one of the largest Haunted Houses in the entire State of Florida.  This is a huge fund raiser for the school, so please come and enjoy the fun.

We have accomplished a new milestone with over 12,000 views of our new Newsletter you are reading now since its inception in late August.  We are very happy this Newsletter has been such a hit.  Please continue to watch for new information about the school.

Coming up tomorrow, Saturday, we have a crew of 12 students filming a professional documentary under the direction of Mr. Gregg Suskin, one of our English teachers.  This is an all-student production about WWII veterans.  Ten veterans of the “Greatest Generation” will be interviewed in our Media Production Studio in Bldg. K.  This documentary will be used by professional fundraisers for our new cafeteria which will also be a tribute to our WWII veterans and their great sacrifices for our freedom.  Mr. Suskin owned a production company in New York with over 100 employees.  He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary for Editor of Cosmic Voyage.  His clients included: IBM, Coca-Cola, Pfizer, AT&T, Viacom, Major League Baseball, British Airways, MasterCard, Procter and Gamble, Whitehall Robbins, Glaxo Smith Kline, Lever, Sony Pictures, Young and Rubicam, Ogilvy and Mather, Grey Advertising, Chiat Day, Saatchi and Saatchi, FCB, Lowe and Partners.  For our participating students this will be an ”in-house” professional production offered only at G-Star.