Green Hope School PTSA Falcon Forum November 12, 2017 *GHHS PTSA NEWS*

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1 From: on behalf of [GHHS_Community] Sent: Monday, November 13, :03 AM To: Subject: GHHS PTSA Falcon Forum November 12, 2017 Green Hope School PTSA Falcon Forum November 12, 2017 *GHHS PTSA NEWS* Brought to you by the PTSA & StreetSafe Hang Up and Drive Program for Juniors: During 4th period on Monday, November 20, 2017, all juniors will take part in a presentation on the dangers of distracted driving. As a part of this presentation, students will hear from two guest speakers with "Hang Up and Drive" and will also have an opportunity to participate in a Q&A. For more information, feel free to visit New SPIRITWEAR Looking for a great Holiday gift? How about a Falcon Windbreaker! Only 1 week left for Holiday pre-orders Due by 11/20/17! The PTSA is taking preorders for the new Falcon Windbreaker. It s only $35. Order one now to get it in time for the holidays. Check out our website for a picture and details: Complete an order form: PDF.pdf and drop it off in the main office with payment. Orders must be placed by November 20th. If you have any questions, please GHHSPTSAspiritwear@gmail.com. PTSA - Online Memberships Available GHHS PTSA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 1

2 The GHHS PTSA is a volunteer association that supports our students, teachers, staff & Green Hope families. Membership & volunteers truly make the PTSA! Join online or download a form and mail payment to the school office. No Fuss Fundraising No Fuss Fundraising Put those rewards cards to work! Lowe s Foods Cart to Class - Link your Fresh Rewards cards to GHHS using School ID # Harris Teeter VIC Cards - Link your cards to school ID #3792. Kroger Community Rewards Program Cards can be linked to GHHS using school ID # Publix Partners cards distributed at Meet the Teacher and other PTSA evening events and do not need to be relinked! Amazon Smile program simply specify PTA North Carolina Congress Green Hope High School and make sure you smile.amazon.com each time. Campus Pride Project Help GHHS Upgrade to a Digital Sign We want to buy a new and improved message board to replace the existing sign in the circle near the front entrance. Our goal is to raise $20,000 by the end of Please help spread the word to your friends, parents, and former GHHS graduates. Minimum donations start at $ Will you please donate today? Thank you from GHHS PTSA! Find out more & DONATE HERE! *SCHOOL NEWS* Fine Arts Boosters bring you MISLETOE MARKET is BACK! Mark your calendars and join us Saturday, November 18 th from 10:00am to 4:00pm at GHHS for our 3 rd Annual FAB Mistletoe Market. Enjoy homemade crafts, food, live entertainment and raffles. Tell your neighborhoods, friends and family! Proceeds go directly to scholarships benefiting visual arts graduates. DREAM Club Donations Needed 2

3 DREAM Club is again gathering donations for refugees settling in our community. This winter we are collecting winter accessories like coats, hats, gloves, umbrellas, scarves, new socks, and winter boots. Except for socks, items can be gently used but must be clean and in good condition. We are placing donation boxes in 2nd period classes this week and will check them weekly for any donations. We are also collecting Kroger and Food Lion gift cards for refugee families but those should be sent/delivered directly to Debbie Yamauchi's classroom (Mod 4, Rm 6). NOVEMBER DATES : Career Conversations The North Carolina Triangle Apprenticeship Program (NCTAP) will visit on Monday, 11/20 during Lunch A in room 318 for a Career Conversation to talk with students about the fantastic opportunities they offer to for an apprenticeship in one of several local advanced manufacturing companies. The participating companies offer apprenticeships and free college degrees! Juniors and seniors may apply, but all students can attend to learn more. Check out the NCTAP website for more information including dates for open house visits by parents and students: Students earn tutorial credit by attending and signing in. Students interested in Computer Game Development should attend a Career Conversation with the John O'Neill of Spark Plug Games who will share interesting information about this growing area of system development on Thursday, November 30, 2017 during A lunch in the Auditorium. Students earn tutorial credit by attending and signing in. Green Hope Robotics Our Green Hope Robotics is holding a COMPUTER DRIVE and we need your donations. It will be running until November 17 th, donations can be dropped off at the FRONT OFFICE in the mornings. ACCEPTING: All computer Electronics EXCEPT CRTs Thank you Reflections Arts Program Results are HERE!!! 3

4 Reflections Results GHHS Place Name Grade Title of work Photography 1 Sriya Mantena 9 Within Reach 2 Rebecca Perrin 10 Endless 3 Tiffanie Lee 9 Destination ART 1(tie) Wendy Patton 9 The Other Side 1(tie) Sriya Mantena 9 The Sky's the limit 3 Wilson Sabal 12 Art Supplies Music Composition 1 Allison Deanhardt 12 The Rise 2 Taekmin Kim 11 It's not Over Literature 1 Megan Mou 9 Wanna Bee Champion 2 Bilal Azzam 10 Within Reach 3 Zoe Wynns 9 Perfect 4

5 Congratulations to all winners! The above entries will be submitted to the county level judging. GH Marching Band The GH Marching Band will be performing in the Raleigh Christmas Parade this Saturday! Come out and listen to all the great bands that will be participating in the festivities this Saturday morning beginning at 9:45 am! GHHS ATHLETICS Keep up-to-date on GH Athletics! Visit website at: Come out and cheer on the varsity football team as they face Leesville Road at Friday night s NCHSAA Playoff game in the GHHS stadium! Congratulations to our State Champs Volleyball Women s Tennis Men s XC and Women s XC for taking 2 nd place in the state! Athletic Booster Club Membership Passes On Sale Now Admission to all home games for every sport for every season 5

6 (*excluding endowment and playoff) HUNDREDS of GHHS games! Buy online Any questions? FINE ARTS NEWS For updates on Fine Arts Events and News, please Follow us on Twitter, Like us Facebook and visit IMPORTANT LINKS PTSA WEBSITE: GHHS WEBSITE: YAHOO GROUP: FACEBOOK: Follow link and log into your Facebook Acct Check us out! TWITTER: Twitter updates are UNSUBSCRIBE: SUBSCRIBE: New Postings: to Monique Sutton at Posted by: Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Have you tried the highest rated app? 6