Friday, December 8, 2023
Donate to Healing Waters International:
Attention all students: Today is the last day to donate to Change for a Change! Please consider donating, as every little bit helps. You can make a change in the world! Find a Spanish 3 student or stop by room 3 with your donation today. Thank you so much for helping others in the world have access to clean water and an education on how to stay healthy! Thank you for saving lives!
Hat, Mitten, Scarf Collection:
Winter weather is on it's way, so it's time to remember those in need. The Student Council will be holding a hat, mitten and scarf collection. Collection dates will be Monday, December 11 thru Friday, December 15. Bring in new or gently used winter items and you could win a $50 Amazon gift card. For each donated item your name is entered into a raffle to win. Get into the giving spirit and donate before school in front of the main gym.
Christmas Spirit Week:
Be sure to have some holiday fun the last week before break, Student Council is sponsoring a Christmas Spirit Week, December 18-22. Get your outfits ready and join in the fun:
Monday - Pajama Day
Tuesday - Double Denim vs. Groufit
Wednesday - White-Out Wednesday
Thursday - Ugly Christmas Sweater
Friday - Red vs. Green
Upperclassman - Wear Red, Underclassman - Wear Green
Remember, this begins on Monday, December 18.
Door Decorating Contest:
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and time to “Deck the Halls” with a Door Decorating Contest. Each WIN class will decorate their classroom door. Commons and Cafeteria Senior WIN classes will combine and find a place in the Commons or Cafeteria wall or hallway to decorate. The decorating may begin December 11 thru December 15. Judging will be Monday, December 18. And the winning class will get a Hot Chocolate party. Be creative, be festive, use lights and/or music, and have fun.
Yearbooks:
Have you ordered a copy of the 2023-2024 yearbook yet? Lists are outside of Room 26 and 17 for you to check. Make sure to order before the price increase in January! If you haven’t ordered, please do so either through Skyward Webstore or at our Yearbook Website yearbookforever.com
Dance Marathon 3 Dodgeball Tournament:
The 2nd Annual Dodgeball Tournament to support Dance Marathon 3 will take place on December 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Gym. Teams of 6 are invited to pick up sign up forms and liability waivers from Mr. Kelly’s Room (Room 28) Cost is $5 per person and $30/team. Sign up soon and get your team theme/costumes ready! Remember - Kid’s Can’t Wait!
Seth Ernst Memorial Soccer Slam:
Registration is now OPEN for the 17th annual Seth Ernst Memorial Soccer Slam! Get together with your friends, come up with a creative team uniform, and register soon at https://sethernstsoccerslam.org/registration/
GHS Men play Saturday, February 24th and GHS Women play Sunday, February 25th.For the Love of the Game, join us for a fun-filled day of soccer and amazing sportsmanship!
Silver Cord Volunteer Babysitting Dates:
GHS is hosting Pre-School Family Nights from 5-7 p.m. on November 15th, December 12th, February 8th, and April 15th. Any students wishing to volunteer helping young children with activities and games is encouraged to sign up in the Front Office. Students will be able to earn Silver Cord hours. Please sign up in the Front Office.
Silver Cord Opportunity:
Park District volunteer opportunities and contact information are listed on the announcement bulletin board across from the Front Office.
Here are the main dishes on our lunch lines:
Lunch will not be served today due to 11:30 a.m. dismissal
Darnall's Diner
Green Machine Grill
Green and White Deli