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.