UPCOMING G-STAR HOLIDAY EVENTS

Greetings to all,

As the holidays approach – yes they’re coming waaay too fast – we have a couple of projects that we are involved in. Rather than deem these “X-Scream” projects, we would like to extend an invitation to any G-Star clubs, classes and organizations that might be interested in participating with us.

LIGHT PARADE

Most of you are aware that we (G-Star) are hosting a Holiday Light Parade on December 10th. This event will feature classic cars, motorcycles, floats and groups on a 2.5 mile route through Palm Springs, beginning and ending here on campus. The event will include vendors, live music, pictures with Santa and other activities. If your school club or organization would like to enter a float or vehicle or you would simply like to represent it by marching along – now is the time! The X-Scream Team will be working on our float immediately following the Thanksgiving break and will be doing so every day after school until the date of the event. If you would like to schedule your own build/decorating meetings at the same time, we will be there to help if needed and will share space in studio B to work in. Contact me if you have any questions.

PALM BEACH ZOO

The X-Scream Team has been asked by the zoo to help them design their Holiday displays. All components will be eco-friendly and show examples of how people can do so the same on their own while decorating for the holidays. As part of this project we are inviting all G-Star clubs and organizations to “adopt” a tree. These will be placed throughout the zoo and labeled with the appropriate “decorators” information. Each tree must be decorated using natural or recycled materials and LED lighting. The themes we will be addressing include a 19th century Pioneer House, South American area, early 20th century area and many others. We will go to the zoo after school on December 12th and apply the decorations to the trees which will be already placed in their locations in advance. If you would like to get involved, please contact me for additional details. In addition to Christmas there will also be Hanukkah displays.

Not only are these projects a great opportunity to “show off” a bit and exhibit a touch of G-Star pride but, it is an opportunity to provide your members with a fun project that they can be proud of while actually learning a great deal about design, production, recycling and how to accomplish it with (in the case of the zoo) a minimal impact on the environment.

I look forward to hearing back from you,

George Colavecchio
X-Scream Team Director

To: Parent and Guardians

RE: SY15 Progress Monitoring Plan (PMP)

From: Mrs. Collins

G-Star School of the Arts has a school-wide Progress Monitoring Plan. This plan is for students who are below grade level for reading, writing, mathematics, or science.  The below grade level status is determined by state testing during SY14. Please review our link for information concerning some of the school-wide academic strategies and interventions G-Star provides to assist our students.

School-Wide Progress Monitoring Plan

If you have any questions please contact Tonya Bellamy at 561-967-2023 ext. 1255.

Representative Dave Kerner to teach class at G-Star School of the Arts!

G-Star School of the Arts teacher Laura Salustri is pleased to announce the visit of State Legislator Dave Kerner who represents our own Palm Springs District 87. Mr. Kerner will visit the G-Star campus on Friday, November 21, 2014 to meet and explain the roles of local government to G-Star students. Mrs. Salustri, who teaches American Government, has arranged this visit to coincide with the curriculum and give our students a first hand experience to learn from and question our elected officials. Mr. Kerner will speak to the students regarding relevant local issues that the students are interested in. The students are excited about the visit and cannot wait to meet Mr. Kerner. G-Star prides itself on providing real world examples to their students and Mrs. Salustri has provided the perfect way to exemplify that.

Can your friends attend G-Star?  YES!

OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY!

We have been asked by many students (and parents) if their friends can attend G-Star if they were willing to leave their school they are now enrolled in.  The answer is “Yes”.  Each year at the beginning of the second semester, G-Star has some openings in 9^th, 10^th and 11^th grades.  Students can transfer into G-Star in January or sooner.  If you know anyone who would like to attend G-Star, please tell them about our Open House this Sunday, November 16^th.  They can attend at either the 1 PM session or the 3 PM session in Sound Stage One.  We will describe our programs, answer their questions, and give them a tour.  So please let your friends know about our invitation to them to join us on Sunday!  Thanks so much!

Join G-Star School of the Arts for the Biggest Holiday Party of the Season!  Why light a holiday tree when you can light an entire airplane!

Parents, we’re asking for volunteers to help out on a major fundraiser for our new cafeteria. Here it is: On December 10^th, we are doing the first annual G-Star Car & Bike Light Parade!  Cars, motorcycles and floats will all be decked out in holiday lights.  On top of that, instead of lighting a Holiday Tree, we’re going to light our World War II airplane!  Tomorrow, Wednesday the 5^th at 10 AM we are having a volunteer meeting at the school in Mr. Hauptner’s office. We are also looking for sponsors, so if you own a business or the business you work for would like to be a sponsor for the Car & Bike Light Parade, please call the school and ask for Mr. Hauptner.  Thanks so much!

 

 

 

Announcements: November 3, 2014

Seniors with Senior Privilege! If you did not receive your yellow & white TD cards, write your name and student number on the list outside Mr. Weiss’s room, J-219 by November 7^th and we will order a new badge for you.

If you received your badge, make sure to wear it visibly every day. This is part of your dress code.
You will be delayed leaving campus if you do not have a badge and your senior privilege can be revoked.

G-Star is hosting a financial aid night on November 17^th at 6:00 PM in the soundstage. This is a free event and you and your family are encouraged to attend.

Juniors and seniors, Columbus College of Art and Design will be here for a presentation November 5^th and November 6^th. Please see Mrs. Sammarco to sign up. Students will not be able to sign up the same day as the presentation.

Do you like getting your hands dirty? Come join Adventure Garden Club! It’s Mondays after school and you can earn your community service hours. Please meet in Mrs. Rasha’s room.

Attention All G-Short Production Teams.

Your groups application, premise and treatment paperwork is all due by 3P.M. November 5^th.

The order you turn in your paperwork determines your position in the production equipment rental and editing sequence.

Turn in your paperwork as soon as possible and beat the rush and any disqualification problems. Read the application carefully, follow the instructions perfectly and let your imagination win.

If you had your photo taken during Spirit Week and would like to purchase a print on a commemorative template, stop by Room J-219 during lunch or after school starting on Monday. Prints are $3 each.

Are you interested in having your artwork featured in this year’s yearbook? Bring your best pieces to J-219 or scan/photograph and email them to swiess@gstarschool.org. Open to all grade levels, so don’t be shy.

G-Star students are you ready to grease up your dancing machine because it is about to go down on November 8^th as SGA presents a 50’s dance you won’t forget. Tickets are only $15 but will go up to $20 at the door. So don’t miss out and buy your tickets today.

Be ready to fight for your class this Friday. Field Day will be taking place on November 7^th to kick off the festivities, so be ready.

Attention all anime fans. The meetings on the 4^th and 11^th will be moved to the 6^th and 13^th during the first half of lunch in Mr. Kingwell’s room in A-113. On the 6^th, come dressed as your favorite anime character and for the rest of November, prepare your 3-D maneuvering sear, cause we are talking about attack on Titan.

Thursday, November 6^th there will be a CAS Club meeting during the 1^st half of lunch in the media center. IB students are encouraged to attend.

Attention District One Acts Crew. Today’s meeting has been cancelled due to low attendance. Watch the group Facebook page or await e-mails for the rescheduled date and time.