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.