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228600685800GOOD NEWSGRANBY HIGH SCHOOL IS FULLY ACCREDITED!Margaret Jordan has been recognized as a semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. The Wall of Fame Nomination Forms are posted on the school’s website. We invite community members, graduates, and students to submit nominations no later than October 8, 2019. We look forward to recognizing our Comet alumni as we celebrate our 80th school year! URGENT MESSAGESWe must improve our attendance and graduation rates. We need to achieve good school attendance by having at least 86% of our students miss no more than 15 school days this school year. We must also achieve a graduation rate of 95% or higher in order to reach level one ratings for our school accreditation. Please monitor attendance and grades to ensure students are in all classes every day and passing, no exceptions. The Granby High Athletics Department is asking for your much-needed support through sponsorship to support our athletic programs. Your donation and/or sponsorship will help offset the rising costs associated with running our team and individual sports. We hope we can count on you to support Granby Athletics. Please contact Athletic Director, Travis McClenny at tmcclenny@nps.k12.va.us or (757) 390-0026 if you have any questions00GOOD NEWSGRANBY HIGH SCHOOL IS FULLY ACCREDITED!Margaret Jordan has been recognized as a semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. The Wall of Fame Nomination Forms are posted on the school’s website. We invite community members, graduates, and students to submit nominations no later than October 8, 2019. We look forward to recognizing our Comet alumni as we celebrate our 80th school year! URGENT MESSAGESWe must improve our attendance and graduation rates. We need to achieve good school attendance by having at least 86% of our students miss no more than 15 school days this school year. We must also achieve a graduation rate of 95% or higher in order to reach level one ratings for our school accreditation. Please monitor attendance and grades to ensure students are in all classes every day and passing, no exceptions. The Granby High Athletics Department is asking for your much-needed support through sponsorship to support our athletic programs. Your donation and/or sponsorship will help offset the rising costs associated with running our team and individual sports. We hope we can count on you to support Granby Athletics. Please contact Athletic Director, Travis McClenny at tmcclenny@nps.k12.va.us or (757) 390-0026 if you have any questionsOur 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. Have no doubt. Figure it out!GRanby High’s Schoolwide instructional focusOur 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.Goal Setting for Success in ALL ClassesStudents should maintain unit test Growth and Reflection Charts in each class to track their progress and to set learning goals.Literacy FocusEvery student should engage in writing and focused and/or sustained silent reading activities on a daily basis in every class, every day, no exceptions. Open House – Thursday, September 26th from 6:00-8:00 p.m.Granby High School will host Open House on September 26, 2019.? This is an opportunity for parents/guardians to meet teachers and visit classrooms. Teachers will give an overview of the class and share pertinent information.??For your convenience, you should bring a copy of your child’s schedule with you to Open House.? In the event you forget your child’s schedule, we will have student schedules available for distribution beginning at 5:45 pm.? Open House will begin promptly at 6pm in the auditorium with an overview of the Instructional Focus.? We will transition to your child’s schedule at 6:10 pm and conclude the evening at 8:02pm.?Beginning at 6:10 p.m., Dr. Gibson will be available in the Commons Area throughout the evening for parents who may have questions.? We look forward to seeing you.?Open House Schedule5:45 – 6:00Schedule Distribution6:00 – 6:10School overview in the AuditoriumTransition to child’s schedule6:14 – 6:24Block 16:28 – 6:38Block 26:42 – 6:52Block 36:56 – 7:06Block 47:10 – 7:20Block 57:24 – 7:34Block 67:38 – 7:48Block 77:52 – 8:02Block 8?Underclass and Staff Picture Days – September 18 and 19, 2019Students will take pictures during their English classes. Please have students check with their English teachers for the date and time. Chess ClubCome learn to play and/or show off your chess game with the Norfolk Police Department every Wednesday in room 26A. Games begin at 2:15 p.m. All are welcome. French Club and French Honor SocietyFrench Club and French Honor Society will meet? Tuesday 9/17 @ 210pm in 21A with Mrs. Villanueva.Freshman Class – Homecoming News for the Class of 2023If you are interested in being a part of and/or running? for student council for the Class of 2023 please see Mrs. Villanueva in room 21A immediately after school Wednesday 9/18. Class of 2023 Freshman dues are $20 and will increase to $25 second semester. Pay your dues in room 21A.Young DemocratsCome out and join the Young Democrats in 19A after school on Wed., Sept. 18th. We will be working on the campaign for Phil Hernandez in the 100th district. State elections have a great impact on funding for schools, gun reform, and many other important local issues. Please help us make change.Advanced PlacementPlease complete the fee waiver and acknowledgement forms and return them by October 1st?to your child’s AP teacher.? Please contact Mrs. Self if you have any questions.?PSAT October 16thAll 9th, 10th, and select 11th?grade students will also be taking the PSAT/NMSQT test on October 16th.? Please encourage your child’s participation in these tests.? Please contact Mrs. Self if you have any questions. The cost of the test is $17.00. Eleventh graders who wish to test should pay Ms. Sanchez in Academy D no later than October 5th. Future Problem SolvingFuture Problem Solving meeting Monday 9/16 at 2:15 in room 14C with Mrs Agarwal.FBLAFBLA will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts September 17 - October 1.?National Honor SocietyNHS will sponsor a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, Sept 17 from 8-2 pm in the Small Gym.? Those students 16 years or younger who wish to participate need a parent consent form.? Sign up outside of Room 30D.? See Mrs. Franklin for questions. NHS volunteers needed, service hours provided. Upcoming FieldtripsSeptember 24 – AP English Literature with Mr. Dowe and Mr. GoreOctober 10 – Culinary Class with Ms. KnittleOctober 11 – Engineering Class with Ms. Tome?Granby AthleticsMonday, September 16, 2019TimeEventDetails4:00pmVolleyball: Girls Varsity Matchvs. Churchland?@? HYPERLINK "" \o "Original URL: . Click or tap if you trust this link." \t "_blank" Churchland High School5:30pmVolleyball: Boys Varsity Matchvs. Churchland?@? HYPERLINK "" \o "Original URL: . Click or tap if you trust this link." \t "_blank" Churchland High SchoolTuesday, September 17, 2019TimeEventDetails7:00pmField Hockey: Varsity Matchvs. B. T. Washington?@?Powhatan StadiumWednesday, September 18, 2019TimeEventDetails4:00pmCross Country: Girls Varsity Meetvs. B. T. Washington, Churchland, I. C. Norcom, Lake Taylor, Maury, Norview, Woodrow Wilson?@? HYPERLINK "" \o "Original URL: . Click or tap if you trust this link." \t "_blank" Churchland High School4:00pmCross Country: Boys Varsity Meetvs. B. T. Washington, Churchland, I. C. Norcom, Lake Taylor, Maury, Norview, Woodrow Wilson?@? HYPERLINK "" \o "Original URL: . Click or tap if you trust this link." \t "_blank" Churchland High School4:00pmVolleyball: Girls Varsity Matchvs. Lake Taylor?@?Granby High School5:30pmVolleyball: Boys Varsity Matchvs. Lake Taylor?@?Granby High SchoolThursday, September 19, 2019TimeEventDetails3:00pmGolf: Girls Varsity Matchvs. B. T. Washington, Lake Taylor, Maury?@?Ocean View Golf Club3:00pmGolf: Boys Varsity Matchvs. B. T. Washington, Lake Taylor, Maury?@?Ocean View Golf Club4:30pmField Hockey: Varsity Matchvs. Bethel?@?Powhatan Stadium4:30pmVolleyball: Girls Varsity Matchvs. Landstown?@?Granby High School6:00pmFootball: JV Gamevs. Norview?@?Granby -Powhatan Stadium?Staff Members of the WeekFrom the English Departmentleft182245Rachel SecrestThank you, Ms. Secrest, for teaching us how to receive materials from .She is a master, and we appreciate your patience with us as we submit our paperwork using the write descriptors.00Rachel SecrestThank you, Ms. Secrest, for teaching us how to receive materials from .She is a master, and we appreciate your patience with us as we submit our paperwork using the write descriptors.4076700242570Jennifer WatersMrs. Waters continually goes out of her way to help others, and she is able to “roll with the punches,” specifically when the department schedule underwent changes at the last minute.? We truly appreciate all of the wonderful qualities she brings to the department, especially her motherly instincts and creative and collaborative lessons.00Jennifer WatersMrs. Waters continually goes out of her way to help others, and she is able to “roll with the punches,” specifically when the department schedule underwent changes at the last minute.? We truly appreciate all of the wonderful qualities she brings to the department, especially her motherly instincts and creative and collaborative lessons. Staff Members of the Week 3829050285115Reginald ThorneBeing new to Granby, Mr. Thorne teaches?Entrepreneurship?and sponsors DECA, the student organization for marketing students. ?His?enthusiasm?for both teaching and DECA is contagious and is helping to spread?positive attitudes throughout the student body.?00Reginald ThorneBeing new to Granby, Mr. Thorne teaches?Entrepreneurship?and sponsors DECA, the student organization for marketing students. ?His?enthusiasm?for both teaching and DECA is contagious and is helping to spread?positive attitudes throughout the student body.?left323215Anchu TomBeing new to Granby, Mrs. Tom has teaches Engineering Explorations and sponsoring the Technology Student Association (TSA) student organization.? She is ensuring TSA meets on a regular basis and is preparing for rallies and competitions.? ? 00Anchu TomBeing new to Granby, Mrs. Tom has teaches Engineering Explorations and sponsoring the Technology Student Association (TSA) student organization.? She is ensuring TSA meets on a regular basis and is preparing for rallies and competitions.? ? From the CTE Department ................
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