Monday, April 8, 2019



Granby High School Announcements April 8-12, 2019Our mission is to "Raise the Bar" so that ALL students will be well prepared for college and the world of work. This will be accomplished through rigor, relevance and relationships between all Granby stakeholders.2905125706120Have no doubt. Figure it out!00Have no doubt. Figure it out! GRanby High’s Schoolwide instructional focusOne hundred percent of students will show at least 10% growth in critical thinking skills as measured by results on performance based tasks, unit tests, SOL tests, industry certifications, AP tests, and IB tests. Our Instructional Focus StatementAt Granby High School, we will improve students' critical thinking skills through use of Kagan and cooperative learning strategies with JIGSAW, FISHBONE, and RECIPROCAL TEACHING as high yield strategies.Looking at Student Work and Owning Our DataStudents should see exemplary student work (for current units of study) as well as data posted in classes and on the halls throughout the building. Students should maintain unit test data forms in each class to track their progress and to set learning goals.Kagan and Cooperative Learning Strategies Implementation with FidelityStudents should participate in Kagan and/or cooperative learning strategies in each class on a daily basis. Students should complete JIGSAW, FISHBONE, and RECIPROCAL TEACHING strategies in each class for each unit of study!Reading and Writing to Improve LiteracyEvery student should engage in focused and/or sustained silent reading activities on a daily basis in every class. Every ninth and tenth grader should be using a writing structure to develop persuasive writing responses in English and Health classes at least 4 times each quarter. Goal for Improving AttendanceChronic student absenteeism will be reduced by at least 10% (from 20% to 10%) in order to meet school accreditation in the area of attendance. . Theory of ActionNorfolk Public Schools students will develop their individual potential, maximize skills for lifelong learning, and successfully contribute to a global society. All personnel will intentionally facilitate an environment that supports exemplary and innovative teaching and learning opportunities in every school, in every classroom, every day, for every student – no exception.LeadershipLeadership facilitates and maximizes the efforts of all personnel to effectively promote and support teaching and learning. LiteracyLiteracy is reading, writing, listening, speaking, and thinking critically.RigorRigorous teaching and learning opportunities are academically, intellectually, and personally challenging.InnovationInnovation promotes the implementation of emerging and transformational ideas and actions to support teaching and learning.Data Form Checks Save the Dates:AP Testing: May 6-17; Late AP Testing May 22-24IB Testing: May 7-24SOL Testing: May 6-June 7Junior Ring Dance: May 4Senior Prom: May 31Graduation Rehearsal: June 7 at 3:45 p.m. (arrive 30 minutes early)Graduation: June 11 at 7:00 p.m.April6SATURDAY Detention 8:00-11:00 a.m.8NHS and SCA Blood DriveQuarter 4 Begins9ACCESS Fieldtrip to University of Virginia (Ms. Ulanich, Sponsor)10Honorable MENtion and First Ladies Meeting 2:20 p.m.12Early Release Day 12:05 p.m.12-13Future Problem Solvers State Competition in Powhatan, Va. (Ms. Raskovic)13-17Varsity Baseball Tournament in Myrtle Beach, SC (Coach Butler)15-19Spring Break22-28Virginia International Tattoo Festival 24Report Cards DistributedFBLA Fieldtrip NAVSTA Norfolk (Ms. Stocks, Sponsor)Honorable MENtion and First Ladies Meeting 2:20 p.m27Saturday Detention 8:00-11:00 a.m.NATO Parade 10:00 a.m. (Band and NJROTC)30College ACCESS Fieldtrip (Ms. Ulanich, Sponsor)April is the Month of the Military Child – NPS Celebrates!left13335Who:? NPS Students, Families, and Community MembersWhat:? ?We Are Norfolk-Celebrating the Month of the Military ChildWhen:? Monday, April 29, 2019, from 5:45 p.m. until 7:45 p.m.Where:? Larchmont Elementary SchoolWhy:? To Celebrate Military-Connected Students and Their Families00Who:? NPS Students, Families, and Community MembersWhat:? ?We Are Norfolk-Celebrating the Month of the Military ChildWhen:? Monday, April 29, 2019, from 5:45 p.m. until 7:45 p.m.Where:? Larchmont Elementary SchoolWhy:? To Celebrate Military-Connected Students and Their FamiliesIB News and Updates from Ms. GardnerIB juniors and seniors are bringing home examination instructions and paperwork, so parents should be on the look out for those.? IB exams will be May 7th-May 24th.?Thanks to all of the parents and students who participated in and supported the 3rd annual Cancer Benefit Concert last Friday.? The event was a great success due to dedicated students and families.?Business and Community Support The gift certificates/coupons?to these local businesses are given to students/staff members that demonstrate outstanding character, strong work ethic and a positive attitude while at Granby High School.? The PBIS and Shining Star committee members wish to extend their gratitude to these?outstanding business owners!2409825825500Tropical Smoothie CafeMoe'sJimmy?JohnsDoug's Hot Dogs (Ocean View)StarbucksFirehouse SubsDairy QueenJersey Mike'sSubwayFrom Ms. Ulanich, ACCESS CounselorSenior Announcement:ACCESS College Foundation is hosting the "I GOT IN 2019" event on April 30th!?Seniors, who have been accepted into at least one college, and have filed a FAFSA have an opportunity to attend this?event to celebrate your?commitment to higher education. Please see Mrs. Ulanich in the ACCESS Office for a permission slip (space is limited)!?From the Counseling DepartmentTranscript RequestsStudents, if you are applying to colleges using anything other than the Common Application, please make sure to request a transcript by doing one of the following:Visit the School Counseling Office (Academy A or B) and request a transcript in person.Access the Guidance page on the Granby website and follow the instructions on the page to request a transcript.Email your school counselor?to request a transcript. Be sure to include specific school or email?information needed?to make sure the transcript is sent where you intend it to be sent.?SCHOLARSHIP NEWS FOR THE CLASS OF 2019If you know seniors who aren’t on the wall of stars, if they turn in their financial aid award letter, scholarship letter, college acceptance letter to their counselor or Ms. U, we will add them to the window! A senior does not need to commit to a particular school in order for the scholarship money to be used in our final count. Please also encourage seniors to complete the FAFSA so they won't miss out on any opportunities for free money.THIS WEEK’S TOTAL: $11.71 MILLIONin Scholarship Awards for the Class of 2019Granby guidance website is up and running with current information for all students in the areas of college exploring and?planning, SAT and ACT testing, upcoming college visits, summer opportunities, homework help and scholarship information. Please check out our website today!?College VisitsTCC (by appointment)4/24/1909B(9:45)GrahamTCC (by appointment)5/10/1909B(9:45)Graham*** Onsite Admissions VisitCongratulations to Granby’s Drumline!GHS Drumline competed in the Mid-Eastern Drumline Competition at Highland Springs High School this afternoon. They performed very well and received the following awards:Best Tenor Solo, Hugo Calixte3rd place Overall DrumlinePictured: Jaylin Samuel, Joshua Hines, Wazaviano Woolford, Sun Long, Sorento Burns, Isaiah Brooks, Hugo Calixte, Israel Bellido, Francis Flores, Jordan Richardson, Jordan Green, Jayce Peeples; Percussion Instructor: Shaquane Blue. March was Foreign Language?Month! Here are some of the highlights of our celebration:Ms. Gladstone's?French students played?Boules?on the "lawn".?Ms. White had 28 students in Latin 1-5 take the?National Latin Exam?Ms. Villanueva,?Ms. Rall,?Ms. Díaz, and?Ms. Zhang hosted?Around the World?projects. Participating classrooms visited each other to learn from other students about the countries where French, Spanish, and Chinese are spoken.?Ms. Yorke-Riddick,?Ms. White,?Ms.Henley, and?Ms. Rall celebrated with?cultural projects?that included posters, faux stained glass, foam/felt board, traditional foods,?music and dance.?Ms.?Shahan's Spanish Honor Society enjoyed a?Cultural Celebration?after school.March 25th-29th we celebrated?Multicultural Spirit Week?by dressing in the colors that represent the languages taught at Granby (Chinese, French, Latin and Spanish), with Friday being a cultural/ethnic pride celebration day.?Student Activities- GET INVOLVED!Archery Club Dues of $5.00 needs to be remitted to Club Officers Marlin Adams, Noah Weaver, or Ms. Baylor prior to participating in Archery starting after spring break in the small gym.?YEARBOOK SALES - Yearbooks are on sale online at ?, in the main office or the students may stop by 19B to purchase them. The cost is $50.? They will be on sale until sold out. Yearbooks have sold out for the past two years. Reserve yours today.Students should attend all classes every day. Any student who obtains 14 or more absences, whether excused or unexcused, will not be given credit, regardless of their grade.Seniors, save the date!? Prom will be held May 31 at the Half Moone Center.Seniors, thanks to all who have paid their dues.? Dues are still $50 and will increase to $75 after February 28, so if you haven't already, pay your dues.Juniors: The ring dance will take place on May 4th at the Mambo Room from 7-10 pm. Tickets are?$25 for those who have paid dues, $65?for those who have not paid dues. Guests are $30 and must complete an application from 17A. Prices will go up after April 12th.Girls Volleyball conditioning will run?Tuesdays and Thursdays 230-430pm in Small Gym. Concussion and Physical forms are required. See Coach Villanueva in 21A for additional info.?The SCA and NHS are hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on April 8 in the small gym. If you are 17 years old (16 with parental permission), meet weight and height requirements, and are in generally good health you may donate. See Mrs. Franklin in 30D.Attention Seniors: If you have not placed your graduation announcement or cap and gown orders, you need to so as soon as possible. Go to: visiting? 6th – Crew Regatta at Williams Wharf in Matthews, VA - events from 8am to 2 or 3pmThe Granby chapter of the National Art Honor Society is now accepting applications for new members!Students that will be in the 10th, 11th?and 12th?grade for the 2019-2020 school year are welcome to apply.Previous as well as new members need to complete the application.See Ms. Hurst (in 1AR or 7AR) for an application. The signatures sheet must be completed and returned for consideration no later than Friday, April 12, 2019.New members will be announced after spring break.?Granby High’s Outstanding Team Members of the WeekFrom the Math Departmentright160655Samantha SimmonsSamantha Simmons is a great asset to the Granby Math department.? She is the team leader for the Geometry collab team and has really done an excellent job this year keeping the team on track and well-organized - even helping teachers to save copies by sending common assessments to the print shop for the team.? Ms. Simmons has a great rapport with her students who know that she will do whatever she can to help them be successful in Geometry.? She is reliable and can be counted on to step in and help out wherever and whenever she is needed.? We love having her as a valued member of our department.? ?00Samantha SimmonsSamantha Simmons is a great asset to the Granby Math department.? She is the team leader for the Geometry collab team and has really done an excellent job this year keeping the team on track and well-organized - even helping teachers to save copies by sending common assessments to the print shop for the team.? Ms. Simmons has a great rapport with her students who know that she will do whatever she can to help them be successful in Geometry.? She is reliable and can be counted on to step in and help out wherever and whenever she is needed.? We love having her as a valued member of our department.? ?From the Special Education Departmentleft48260Wanda GilchristWanda Gilchrist - Ms Gilchrist has become the go to person in the department.? She is often asked to cover for other teachers and paraprofessionals with little notice.? She does what is asked for her with a smile.? She also works as a job coach where she is working with students on developing her employment skills. We value you in the Special Education department!?00Wanda GilchristWanda Gilchrist - Ms Gilchrist has become the go to person in the department.? She is often asked to cover for other teachers and paraprofessionals with little notice.? She does what is asked for her with a smile.? She also works as a job coach where she is working with students on developing her employment skills. We value you in the Special Education department!? From the CTE Department3333750185420Melissa JonesMrs. Jones has a vision that all students will pass their Microsoft Industry Certification test.??With high expectations for all students, she introduces them to career choices, colleges and military opportunities.?She has assisted with the many activities of Future Business Leaders of America.??Mrs. Jones assists other business teachers with the MOS (Microsoft Office Suite) Certification test and served as a mentor to teachers outside of Granby. We value you at Granby High School!00Melissa JonesMrs. Jones has a vision that all students will pass their Microsoft Industry Certification test.??With high expectations for all students, she introduces them to career choices, colleges and military opportunities.?She has assisted with the many activities of Future Business Leaders of America.??Mrs. Jones assists other business teachers with the MOS (Microsoft Office Suite) Certification test and served as a mentor to teachers outside of Granby. We value you at Granby High School!Updates from the Athletic DepartmentMonday, April 8, 2019TIMEEVENTDETAILS4:00pmSoftball: Varsity Gamevs. Princess Anne???@?Granby High 4:30pmBaseball: JV Gamevs. Greenbrier Christian?Tuesday, April 9, 2019TIMEEVENTDETAILS4:00pmBaseball: Varsity Gamevs. Lake Taylor???@?Lake Taylor High School4:00pmSoccer: Girls Varsity Matchvs. Norview????@?Powhatan Stadium?4:30pmTennis: Girls Varsity Match???(Rescheduled from 03-25-19)vs. Ocean Lakes???@?Ocean Lakes High 6:00pmSoccer: Boys Varsity Matchvs. Norview????@?Powhatan Stadium?TIMEEVENTDETAILS3:00pmOutdoor Track: Girls and Boys Varsity Meetvs. B. T. Washington, Churchland, I. C. Norcom, Lake Taylor, Maury, Norview, Woodrow Wilson??@?WilsonThursday, April 11, 2019TIMEEVENTDETAILS3:30pmTennis: Girls Varsity Matchvs. I. C. Norcom????@?Granby High School3:30pmTennis: Boys Varsity Matchvs. I. C. Norcom????@?I.C. Norcom High School4:00pmBaseball: JV Gamevs. Maury????@?Maury High School4:00pmBaseball: Varsity Gamevs. Maury????@?Granby High School4:00pmSoftball: Varsity Gamevs. Maury????@?Granby High School ................
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