Class Officer Dates for 2008-2009 Class of 09, 10, 11, & 12 @ GHS E-mail is the primary mode of communication! I will be keeping a record of student officer e-mail replies, when you are sent important class officer info, to let your sponsors know that you are performing duties as assigned, as COMMUNICATION is essential for our support and success of GHS activities. Thanks for keeping informed, and checking e-mail daily. RECORD ALL DATES IN YOUR PLANNERS IMMEDIATELY. Place a copy in your Class Officer Notebooks, to be organized and in attendance at mandatory activities. The Class meeting schedule is Freshmen (1st) Seniors (2nd) Sophomores (3rd) and Juniors (4th) every Monday, 7 pm, Cafeteria and Our Place as a second location if meetings fall together on the same evenings, due to conflicts with other events. Changes in regularly scheduled dates may result from testing, conflicts, or GISD holidays. Seniors Sept 8, *15 (6 pm) Oct 20 Nov 10 Dec 8 Jan 12 Feb 9 Mar 9 Apr 13 May 4** Juniors Sept 29 Oct 27 Nov 24 Dec 15 Jan 26 Feb 23 Mar 30 Apr 27 May 4** Sophomores Sept 22 Oct 20 Nov 17 Dec 8 Jan 26 Feb 9 Mar 23 Apr 20 May 4, tba Freshmen *Sept 8 (Srs host) Oct 13 Nov 3 Dec 1 Jan 12 Feb 2 Mar 9 Apr 6 May 4, tba
*On Meet the Teacher Night Jrs & Srs will set up to provide pen sales information to parents and to sell planners to parents. Srs also lead the first general meeting of the Freshman Class Sept 8, before the 2012 officer elections, to explain about class activities and Homecoming traditions of classes. ** Jr/Sr class officers meet 6:30 pm on May 4, for the Circle of Tradition/NHS Induction Ceremony at 7 pm in the auditorium. All other officers can attend the Circle ceremony, to see the Srs “pass the torch” to the Jrs, before Sophs and Jrs are inducted to NHS. Leadership Council is REQUIRED for Class Officers: Meetings are 6:45 am in Our Place, 9/3, 10/1, 11/5, 12/3, 1/7, 2/4, 3/4, 4/1, & 5/6 for the Sponsor Appreciation Breakfast we host. First Wednesday of the month; don’t forget! We will hold a Fall OWL Conference this year, on Saturday: 9/20. The time for officers to arrive is 7:30 for the 8 am-1 pm event. Aug 12 Aug 15 Aug 16 Aug 16 Fish Camp Staff Training, 8-10 am (library) Fish Camp, Be here at 6:45 am! 7 am-3 pm (all GHS) Freshmen Parent Brunch by PTSA 10 am, Come at 9:30 am to sell spirit items (café, coms) GHS Boosters meeting 12 pm, café (Tell your Class Booster officers!)
Aug 25 Aug 29 Sept 1 Sept 3 Sept 6
Sept 8 Sept 9 Sept 9 Sept 10 Sept 11-12 Sept 15 Sept 15 Sept 16 Sept 17 Sept 19 Sept 20 Sept 22 Sept 23 Sept 26 Sept 29 Sept 30 Oct 3 Oct 6 Oct 6 Oct 7 Oct 9 Oct 10 Oct 11 Oct 14 Oct 15 Oct 16 Oct 18 Oct 18 Oct 19
First day of school Activity Schedule: Pep Rally 1:50 pm, A4 (Bgym) Holiday Leadership Council names reported for all GHS organizations Class Officer, Sponsor, & Parent Booster Training MANDATORY for all! 9 am-12 pm (Art rooms, 814 & 808) This will also be Homecoming Planning for 10-11-12 Grade Officers We will also discuss Canstruction, OWL Conference, etcSept 8 Junior Class Balfour meeting about Class rings, last 20 minutes of 1st period (aud) with Pen Sales Announcement/Info by Class of 2010 GHS B2 teachers of Juniors show the Pen Sales powerpoint in their classes for Class of 2010 fundraiser, students turn in info for sample pens Class of 2012 petitions available! Class of 2012 start Kiss a Fish Fundraiser for 9th grade (Oct 16 Pep Rally) Battle of the Bands Show 7 pm (aud) Seniors nominate for Homecoming K/Q during B2 Individual Photos for Yearbook & ID’s (ADgym) 9-10-11 & Faculty Meet the Teacher Night 6:30-8:30 pm (all GHS) Set up to sell! Senior Parking Auction for PTSA for Senior Scholarships 7:30 pm (Bgym) Same night as Meet the Teacher Night w/ Planner Sales/Pen Sales Talent Show Evening Competiton 7 pm (aud) Rachel’s Legacy A2/A4 programs day and evening-Please get involved! Bring your parents at 7 pm to the auditorium. Activity Schedule: Pep Rally A4 (Bgym) 1:50 pm (HC noms announced) OWL Conference 7:30 am (café, coms, OP, C300s) Assembly Schedule: Talent Show Assembly (Bgym) 2nd period (B2) College Shirt Day & GISD College Night @ Eastfield END OF GRADING PERIOD: Report cards must be shown to sponsor! Class of 2012 Officer Petitions due, 3 pm, to Student Activities All-GHS (Grades 10-11-12) voting for Homecoming King/Queen State Fair tickets distributed during 2nd period Holiday-Fair Day-Begin Canned Food Drive for Canstruction! Seniors “Last Chance” Portrait Day for Yearbook Photos @ Prestige Studios in Mesquite Student Holiday, Staff Development Freshman Class Elections, A1 (Bgym) w/ Class of 08 Officers assisting Class of 2012 Officer training 2:45 pm (Art room 814) Planting Day for Yellow & White Pansies by all Classes in Courtyard Yam Jam-Gleaning field trip to East TX for sweet potatoes Makeup Day for Individual Yearbook Pictures (9-10-11 grades, faculty) PSAT testing for Sophs and Juniors during A1, A2 Freshman Class Pep Rally during A4 1:50 pm (Bgym) Deadline for Seniors to get Yearbook Photos made! (Prestige in Mesquite) All-GHS Reunion hosted by Alumni Assn 12-3 pm (café, Bgym, coms) Homecoming Decorating at GHS 12-5 pm (main halls, café, coms only)
Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 24 Oct 24
Spirit Links Contests begin & Door Decorating for contest, 3 pm deadline Door Contest Judging during A1 Activity Schedule: Homecoming Pep Rally 1:30 pm B4 (Bgym) Spirit Wagons due to Trainers room/Bgym before B1! Spirit Link Contest ends at D-lunch, Exes Reception 11 am-1 pm (Our Place) Pregame Homecoming Court presentation 7 pm (Williams Stadium) Owls vs. Rowlett 7:30 pm Homecoming Dance 7-10 pm (coms, café, Bgym, OP, C300s) Motivational Speaker Assemblies (Sign up of classes A1, A2) (aud) Senior Celebration for Groups participating at Football Games Continue to collect cans for Holiday Canstruction Event! END OF GRADING PERIOD-Show Sponsors Report Cards! Winter Ball nominations by all grades 9-10-11-12 during B2 Yearbook Photos scheduled for all GHS groups Adj Assembly Schedule/Early Dismissal Day: Ben E Fits A2 (aud) Holidays Assembly Schedule: Performing Arts Holiday Gala A2 (aud) GHS Holiday Canstruction 8 am-1 pm (café, coms) B. Basketball day game B4 (Bgym) Paid Admission for Nichols Benefit Semester Exams, Schedule TBA Early Dismissal Day-no lunches- SEMESTER GRADES DUE TO SPONSORS! Winter Break Holidays begin Winter Break Holidays Grading and Recording for Faculty; Student Holiday Leukemia & Lymphoma Campaign in A3 Classes thru Feb 6 Holiday SAT Test at GHS; GHS Winter Ball 6-10 pm at Hella Temple GHS Blood Drive by NHS all day (AD gym) SHARE Team Interviews begin, conclude Feb 6 with Mr. Hicks Class Officers TWIRP meeting 2:45 pm (Our Place) Last day to turn in money from A3 classes for Leukemia Society Contest Class Officers TWIRP meeting 2:45 pm (Our Place) Last day to turn in money from A3 classes for Leukemia Society Contest IB 30-Hour Famine overnight Friday, ends Sat night Seniors nominate for TWIRP King & Queen B2 END OF GRADING PERIOD; SHOW SPONSORS REPORT CARDS!
Oct 25 Oct 27 Oct 29 Nov 3 Nov 7 Nov 11 Nov TBA Nov 25 Nov 26-28 Dec 5 Dec 6 Dec 12 Dec 16-19 Dec 19 Dec 22 Jan 1-2 Jan 5 Jan 6 Jan 19 Jan 24 Jan 29 Jan 26 Feb 5 Feb 6 Feb 5 Feb 6 Feb 13-14 Feb 20 Feb 20
Mar tba Mar 3
IB TOK Retreat Sat-Sun TAKS ELA Testing (all GHS) & Mar 4-7 TAKS Retesting
Mar 3 Senior Info Fair 10-12 (Bgym) for Class of 09, Prom ticket sales tba Mar 5 Assembly Schedule: Celebration Student Show A2 (aud) Mar 9-13 TWIRP Week: Dress Theme Days, Lunch activities Mon-Fri Mar 9 2012 Day Mar 10 2011 Day Mar 11 2010 Day Mar 12 Assembly Schedule: Donkey Basketball Assembly B2 (Bgym); 2009 Day Mar 13 Stu Co Day & NHS “Man Show” 7 pm (aud) Mar 16-20 Holidays: Spring Break Mar 23 Class Officer Election Petitions available from Student Activities Mar 26, 28 tba UIL Academics District Meet (or Apr 2, 4) Mar 27-28 Debs Spring Show 7 pm Fri & Sat (aud) Mar 31 BJFB Day for March of Dimes B2 Apr 4 Apr 7 Deadline for planting spring flowers in courtyard flower beds by classes BJFB Day for MOD A2; SHARE Night at GHS for incoming 8th Graders, Parents 6:30-8:30 pm (Aud, Bgym, café, coms) Apr 9 END OF GRADING PERIOD! SHOW SPONSORS REPORT CARDS! Apr 10 Student Holiday; Staff Development Apr 13 Officer Petitions due by 3 pm for Elections! Apr 15 Senior Class Panoramic Photo for Class of 2009 at 7 am (front of GHS) Apr 18 March of Dimes March for Babies for GISD Apr 22 Elections over PA and on Powerpoints during A1 for Stu Co, Classes Apr 23-25 UIL Regional Academics Meet in Waco Apr 28-May 1 TAKS testing all GHS Tues-Thurs! Retesting too! May 1-29 May 2 May 4-15 May 4 May 6 May 11 May 12 May 15 May 21 May 22 & 26 May 28-31 May 29 TBA June 1 June 1 June 2 June 3 June 4 IB Exams tba Senior Prom at Dallas Infomart for Class of 2009 AP Exams tba Circle of Tradition & NHS Induction Ceremonies 7 pm (aud) Leadership Council Sponsor Appreciation Breakfast 6:45 am (OP) GHS Leadership Banquet 6:30 pm (café, OP) Sr Awards Assembly, 8-10 am, (Aud) Moved back to AM! Seniors Cap & Gown Pick Up B3 (lunches) Academic Awards Night 7 pm (aud) Senior Exams TBA GISD Graduations; GHS Grad rehs May 29, 4-6 pm (Bgym) A1 exam for 9-10-11 Grades; Regular Schedule GHS 2009 Graduation @ SEC Seniors Diploma Pick Up 9:30 am (aud) TBA B1 Exam for 9-10-11 Grades; Regular Schedule A2, A3, A4 Exams/Early Dismissal B2, B3, B4 Exams/Early Dismissal Grading and Recording for Faculty, Staff/Bad Weather Day