Announcements, September 29^th - 2014

Do you enjoy drawing, painting, or anything else that involves art? Come out and join us in K-109 every Friday from 2:40 to 3:30 P.M. Please bring any art materials that you have to work with.

Attention freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors!  It’s that time of year again to stop by the theatre department’s office and buy tickets for the One Act Festival. Every MAN & WOMAN should be there October 20^th through the 23^rd to be a part of H building history and enjoy our 1^st ever musical production, and a hilarious twist on a classic! Ticket prices are $12 for students and $15 for general admission. Don’t forget TLE forms for the in-school performance on Friday, the 24^th. 

Spanish tutoring has started. If you are in Spanish I please see Ms. Paro in J-213 any odd day during lunch. If you are in Spanish 2 please see Ms. Fango in J-211 on Tuesdays, if you are in Spanish 3 please see Ms. Castro in J-209 on Wednesdays, if you are in IB please see Ms. Castro on Wednesdays or Ms. Brands on Thursdays.

Students Diagnostic Testing will begin on Monday, October 6^th. Subject we will be testing on is Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Biology, US History, 9^th grade reading and 10^th grade reading. Lists will be posted around the campus. If you have any questions please see Ms. Seifer or Mr. Martinez.

PSAT’s are just around the corner. Any 11^th grade student who would like to take the PSAT, please register with Mrs. Seifer. The fee is $14. Taking the PSAT puts you in the running for the National Merit Scholarship. Any 10^th grade students have already been pre-registered. Testing date is Wednesday, October 15^th. Student lists will be posted around the campus.

Calling all writers! Calling all writers! Come to the Creative Writing Club. We meet Wednesdays during the first half of lunch in Mr. Crews room J-110. Come share your work with others and grow to be a better writer.

The race to spirit week is getting close! Freshmen have almost tied the Juniors! Remember the class that buys the most shirts wins points for Spirit Week! Get your form from the board across from J-107. Shirts will be $10 until September 29^th.  Maybe this year will be another Junior upset? Watch out 2015!

Music Club will meet Friday, October 3, 2014 in room J-203.

Costume Club will be meeting every Tuesday and Thursday during the first half of lunch in Ms. Mathew’s room A 104.

Attention Prom Committee, there will be a meeting tomorrow 9/30 in I building during the first part of lunch. Our first major fundraiser will be this Friday!

Come join S.H.E.  Secular Humanist Ensemble. We will meet at lunch on the first and third Monday of every month in Mr. Lunsford’s portable O and Mr. Carter’s portable P, respectively.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

 

 

 

 

Announcements, September 22, 2014

Parent Night 9/23/14 6-8PM Visit G-Star, follow your student’s schedule and meet their teachers.

9/25/14 No School

Attention G-Star students: The first ever volunteer club meeting will be held in Mr. Lunsford’s room, Portable O on Wednesday, September 24^th for the first half of lunch. We will be talking about upcoming projects that will earn you service hours! See you there.

Anyone interested in joining the Art Club, please come and join us! The first meeting will be this Friday, September 19^th from 2:40 PM until 3:30 PM. See you then!

If you are a club officer or adviser, please write the name of your club and a contact person on the club list, which is posted on the yearbook bulletin board, outside room J-219. Only clubs who sign up will be featured in the yearbook. The sign-up deadline is September 26, 2014.

Juniors and seniors, FAU will be here September 26^th for a presentation, please see Ms. Sammarco to sign up. Students will not be able to sign up the same day.

Costume Club will be meeting every Tuesday and Thursday during the first half of lunch in Ms. Mathew’s room, A-104.

SPANISH TUTORING – Spanish I – Any odd days, please see Ms. Paro in Room 213. Spanish II – Tuesdays during lunch and after school. Please see Ms. Fanego in room 211. Spanish 3 and IB – Please see Ms. Castro in Room 209 on Wednesdays during lunch and after school. Spanish IB and AB Initio  – Thursday during lunch and after school. Please see Ms. Branda.

Juniors and seniors, FGCU will be here to present September 24^th. Please see Ms. Sammarco to sign up. Students will not be able to sign up the day of the presentation.

Spirit week is only a month away and so far juniors have shown the most school spirit! The class that buys the most shirts wins points for Spirit Week! Get your form from the board across from J-107. Shirts will be $10 until September 29^th. So don’t delay, encourage your friends to buy! Maybe this year will be another junior upset? Watch out 2015!

Diagnostic Testing will begin on Monday, October 6^th.  The subjects we will be testing on will be Algebra I, Algebra 2, Geometry, Biology, US History, 9^th Grade Reading and 10^th Grade reading. Lists will be posted around campus. If you have any questions please see Ms. Seifer or Mr. Martinez.

PSAT tests are just around the corner.  Any 11^th grader who would like to take the PSAT please register with Mrs. Seifer. The fee is $14.00 taking the PSAT puts you in the running for the National Merit Scholarship. All 10^th grade students have already been pre-registered; the testing date is October 15^th. Student lists with the two locations will be posted around campus.

 

Principal's News

We are officially half way through our first quarter. Last week students were given progress reports from their teachers. Please review them with your student. If you feel your student is struggling academically, please make sure you communicate with their teachers through the teacher’s Edline email. Your students can also be proactive by using their planners to keep track of their assignments and attend tutoring during lunch and/or after school. If you would like more information about your student's classes please attend Parent Night this Tuesday from 6PM to 8PM. A note was sent home last week. Make sure your student filled out the schedule portion so you can follow their schedule. 

Standardized testing also began last week. Algebra I Retakes started and we are gearing up to start diagnostics for Reading 9-11, Algebra I and II, Geometry, US History, and Biology. Students are notified through announcements and schedules that are posted on campus. Parents can get additional information by going to our website, www.gstarschool.org, and clicking on Main Menu and then Testing/Assessments. Standardized testing is a useful tool that the teachers and administration use to assess the strengths and weaknesses of our students on an individual and class basis. We continually utilize this information to determine what benchmarks need to be stressed and reviewed. This first set of diagnostics is important because it helps us create our baseline. We also use common assessments to monitor student progress between diagnostics. Please encourage your students to get plenty of rest and to eat a good breakfast in the morning. Remember G-Star also provides breakfast every morning before school.  Together we can provide the best education possible for your students. 

Along these same lines this week the Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County and Healthy Schools, LLC is offering us an opportunity to provide a flu vaccine to our students. A form will be going home on Monday detailing all of the information you need. Students will only be able to receive the vaccine with parent consent. There is a section on the form for insurance information. Your insurance will be billed for the cost of the vaccine. If your student does not have insurance they are still eligible. Please read the forms for complete details. All forms must be turned in by Wednesday 9/24/14.  

Besides studying and doing homework our students have been very busy with extracurricular activities. One Acts is in rehearsal and will be ready for your enjoyment the end of this month. The student film is on a rigorous schedule and ready to start shooting. XScream is already building sets and getting ready to open in October. They are taking some time off to take a trip to Busch Gardens for their Hall-O-Scream Halloween event. Student Government hosted their first club fair during lunch. Our students had an opportunity to speak with club members that were hosting various booths. Club meeting times are announced in the morning. Morning announcements are also posted once a week on this blog. 

We will continue to keep you posted with any news as we progress through our school year. Please utilize our webpage, blog, and like us on Facebook 

I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday,

 

Mrs. Collins

 

Announcements for the Week of 9/8/14

Attention G-Star Students and seniors: If you are interested in helping plan prom for 2015, please come to the meeting this Friday, during the first part of lunch.

The Doctor Jones Society will begin meeting every Thursday except LTM days in K-104, “The Theatre of Pain.” The Doctor Jones Society is movie watching with wise crack jokes about the movie. Join in – If you are waiting for your ride – enjoy the air conditioning and the movie. The movie this week will be Indiana Jones – The Temple of Doom.

The G-Star G.S.A is back in session!  The 1^st meeting is this Tuesday, September 9^th, immediately after school in Mr. Weiss’ room, J-219. Come check it out as they discuss their plans for the 2014-2015 School Year. Hope to see you there.

Seniors, have you had your formal pictures taken yet at Prestige Studios? If not, don’t despair, Prestige will be on campus for two days on September 16^th and 17^th. Please sign up outside Mr. Weiss’ room, J-219, to make sure you do not miss out on this milestone of your high school career. Sitting fees are $20 and a sliding scale is available to those in need. Please see Mr. Weiss for more information and sign up soon.

Attention all student actors and actresses, auditions for this year’s student film cast will be held on Monday, September 8^th and Tuesday, September 9^th in the K-Building TV Studio. Sign-up sheets are posted on the K and H building callboards. You all have the potential to audition, see you there!

Are you in a club? Do you want more members? On Friday, September 12^th, Student Government is hosting its first ever Club Fair at lunch. So if you are a club, which is recognized by administration, please see Ms. O’Hara or Stephania Auguste to join the fair.

 

 

9/6/14 12:30PM: Thespian Picnic Canceled

 Due to severe thunderstorm warnings the Thespian Picnic for Saturday 9/6 has been cancelled. The picnic will be rescheduled for a later date.

Announcements Week of 9/2/14

• Anime Lovers – Please come join us for a New Year of Awesome Anime with the Anime Club in Mr. Kingwell’s Room A-113. September 3^rd
• Would you like to spend your Spring Break 2015 having an adventure? Zip lining and white water rafting? Enjoy beautiful sceneries with your friends and family?  If your answer is yes than COSTA RICA 2015 TOUR is for you!! Join us for our first meeting of the year on September 3^rd at 3:15 PM in room J108. On this meeting we will talk about fundraising ideas as well as all the great activities we will do. We have limited spaces for this tour and the application is closing soon. For more information please speak to Mr. Martinez or Mr. Adams.
• Seniors have you had your formal pictures taken yet at Prestige Studios? If not, don’t despair, Prestige will be on campus for two days on September 16t and 17^th. Please sign up outside Mr. Weiss’ room, J-219, to make sure you do not miss out on this milestone of your high school career. Sitting fees are $20 and a sliding scale is available to those in need. Please see Mr. Weiss for more information and sign up soon.
• Attention all student filmmakers, interviews for this year’s student film crew will be held on Wednesday, September 3^rd and Thursday, September 4^th in the K-building TV Studio. Sign-up sheets are posted on the K-building callboard. Please bring a resume and reel, if planning to interview for camera or editing positions. You all have the potential to interview, see you there.
• Attention all student actors and actresses, auditions for this year’s student film cast will be held on Monday, September 8^th and Tuesday, September 9^th in the K-Building TV Studio. Please have a resume and prepare a one-minute monologue. Sign-up sheets are posted on the K and H building callboards.  You all have the potential to audition, see you there!
• The Theatre Department invites you to come out Saturday, September 6^th to join us for our Annual Thespian Picnic. With ULTIMATE food, games, and fun you won’t be disappointed. Check the callboard for permission slips and bring $5. Hope to see you there!
• First Priority will be having their first meeting of the year in Mrs. Paro’s room J-213 after school on Thursday. First Priority is a Christian club where we learn about Christianity through the bible and fellowship. If you have any questions please see Julissa Perez, Daniela Pereira, or Ms. Paro.  
• The Doctor Jones Society will begin meeting every Thursday, except LTM days, in K104 “The Theatre of Pain”. The Doctor Jones Society watches movies and makes wise crack jokes about the movie. Join in – If you are waiting for your ride – enjoy the air conditioning and the movie.  The movie next week is Indiana Jones – The Temple of Doom.
• Attention G-Star Juniors and Seniors. If you are interested in helping plan prom for 2015, please come to the meeting this Friday, during the first part of lunch.