The Bi-Weekly News from Garden Homes Lutheran School – November 7, 2012
WHERE EVERY STUDENT LOVES, LEARNS, LAUGHS, AND LEADS
GHLS UPDATE
SCHOOL PICTURE RETAKES ARE NOVEMBER 8 Tomorrow is the date for school picture retakes. Plan accordingly, if you are going to have your picture retaken for 2012-13.
HONOR ROLL CHANGE For 2012-13, K3-Grade 2 redid their report cards to make discussing student progress with parents more meaningful. In that process, traditional A-F letter grades were replaced with progress indicators (see table below). As a result, GHLS’s students in Grades 1-2 are no longer eligible for the current Honor Roll which utilizes traditional grade point average (GPA). The K3-Grade 2 staff, and the GHLS administration, will work on developing a new way to recognize the academic achievements of our K3-Grade 2 students.
BEG / Beginning to understand and apply this skill with assistance
DEV / Developing consistency and application of this skill with some assistance
SEC / Securely demonstrating knowledge and use of this skill without assistance
EXC / Exceptional skill and concept development demonstrated
GRADES 3-8, 1ST QUARTER B-HONOR ROLL (GPA OF 3.00-3.399) GRADE 3: Tatianna Cole, Brian Gage, Todd Campbell, Jr. GRADE 4: Zariah Callahan, Chloe Cunningham, Deanna Campbell, Nyjier Lee-Gordon. GRADE 5: Jontae Yera, Asia Swims, Ny’Jia Easley, Naa Aryee, Kiantia Brown, Jr., Cheyenne Lennix. GRADE 6: Valanise Easley, Uquasia Earth, Davyn Goss. GRADE 7: Monae Love, Hayley Peters, Cameron Wanzo, Brunard Williams, Franchell Ragland. GRADE 8: Virshon Cotton, Eddie Powe, Kalia Adams, DaSean Palmer, Jacob Evans, Jermaine Taylor, Markevia Hughes.
GRADES 3-8, 1ST QUARTER A-HONOR ROLL (GPA OF 3.4 OR BETTER)GRADE 3: Jakhia Blake, Randy Brown, Ari’anna Davis, Kameron Dorsey, Kaiden Evans, Xavier Foreman, Khalil Howard, Nevaeha Jones, Mikhi Terry, Tamya Walker, Jamarion Ware, Erin Mims, Dabrianna Neal-Brown. GRADE 4: Mekhi Ashford, Joy’nae Davis, Roni Gainer, Tamirah Green, Chloe Mattek, Natalie Paige, Tobias Ross, Kiara Vinson, Laila Whorton. GRADE 5: Kaylee Mattek, Jendaya Howard, Kayla Brown, Jahbar Jenkins, Areyonna Ragland, Ashanti Weeks. GRADE 6: Michael Butler, Jr., Selena Cargile, Paige Lambouths, Julian Sims, Nehemiah Mitchell, Jaiden Sylvester, Sheriona Talley-Banks. GRADE 7:Angeliq’ Cotton, Deajia Garcia, Dontez Gray, Quincy Minor, Tanayah Ross, Mikel Terry. GRADE 8:Sha-Ronda Hopkins, Kenton Fabian, Brianna Cooper,A’Miracle Burks, Nailah Ingram, Makayla Harris,Kytelyne Thomas-Kelly, Carrington Cunningham,Kaila Johnson.
FIRST QUARTER ENDS The first quarter of the 2012-13 school year ended on October 24 after 44 days of school. Required report card conferences were held last week, and 91% of our school parents were able to attend these. The 9% who were not able to make the conferences, have until Friday, November 16 to complete them. Children whose parents do not complete the conference by that date will be excluded from classes until the obligation is met. Missed days are counted against the 16 days of absence allowed for the year.
SPOONMAN’S MESSAGE WAS PERFECT In a very upbeat and entertaining performance on October 29, the Spoonman, Jim Cruise, played spoons to various types of music and encouraged students to work hard in school, develop their reading skills to the max, and rely on the Lord to help them at all times. For a couple songs, the Spoonman brought GHLS students up to join in the fun. Above-right, Mr. Walz (Gr. 7), Cameren Hardin (Gr. 8) and Dabrianna Neal-Brown (Gr. 3) help the Spoonman (Hawaiian shirt) make a Hillbilly Band. He got all of them to play spoons and dance as any good Hillbilly Band would.
NEED A HAT AND MITTENS? If your child may need a new hat and mittens for this fall and winter, contact Dr. Nelson.
ORDER SCHOOL APPAREL NOW Get your orders in for GHLS logo, long and short sleeved t-shirts, crew and hooded sweatshirts, sweat pants, and shorts. All apparel is navy blue this year with the school logo colors adjusted (see near right logo) to contrast nicely with the darker material color. Deadline for ordering has been extended to Friday, November 16. Order forms can be obtained in the 1st floor information rack, the school office, or from Dr. Nelson. Let’s show our GHLS pride in some really cool sports clothing.
PENNY WAR COMPETITION BEGINS From Monday, November 5, 2012, through Friday, March 15, 2013, the G-House of Representatives is sponsoring a “Penny War” between classes to raise funds for a school trophy case. $1,000 is the goal with the winning class getting $100 to spend as it sees fit, as well as, ice cream for a whole week. So save your loose change and bring it to your classroom.
WHAT MAKES TEENS TICK? The term “adolescence” describes the teenage years between 13 and 19 and can be considered the transitional stage from childhood to adulthood.However, the physical, psychological, and spiritual changes that occur in adoles-cence can start earlier, duringthe preteen or "tween" years—ages 9-12. “What Makes Teens Tick” (presented by Dr. Nelson in the GHLS Music Room) will look at what’s going on in your child physiologically, psychologically, and spiritually. It will reveal the three big questions all teens want answered. It will explore your child’s journey to independence and how that journey involves tremendous peer pressure and strong urges to break free. It will leave you with three simple parenting rules that can make a huge difference in your relation-ship with your pre-teen and teen children. It will give you new tools and confidences to get through what really is a very dynamic, sometimes troubling, and truly exciting time for your family. So come, learn, and grow. You and your teens and tweens will be better for it. Wednesday, November 14, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Same thing repeated on Saturday, November 17, 9:00-10:30 a.m. GHLS Music Room 111.
FREE MOVIE NIGHT A free movie night, sponsored by Garden Homes Lutheran Church, will feature the acclaimed movie “Of Boys and Men”, starring award-winning actors Robert Townsend, Angela Bassett, and Victoria Rowell. This moving drama highlights the strength of family and the power of God to help in overcoming an unexpected tragedy. The 86-minute movie received a PG-13 rating for thematic material and brief scenes depicting drug use. We hope you can join us for a free night out. Popcorn, pizza, and beverages will be provided. Come to Room 111, select a seat, and enjoy the show in stereo surround sound.
STUDENTS EXCEL AT FORENSICS MEET Four GHLS students earned ribbons at the 2012 Wisconsin Lutheran High School Upper Grades Forensics Festival on November 3. 8thgraders, A’Miracle Burks and Wesley Washington, won first place ribbons for Poetry Reading. 7thgrader, Dontez Gray earned a first place ribbon for Humorous Declamation, and 7th grader, Cameron Wanzo, earned a second place ribbon for Interpretive Prose. Congratulations to all! Below (L-R) A. Burks, W. Washington, D. Gray, C. Wanzo.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARDED At the Fall Recognition Event (Nov. 7) 71, K3-Grade 8 students (28% of the total GHLS enrollment) were given awards for not missing any days of school or ever being tardy for the 1st Quarter of the 2012-13 school year. That’s wonderful! GHLS average, daily attendance for all students is about 96%, but having this many students never miss a day, is truly special.