Grinnell High School

 Thursday, May 23, 2013

MISC

This Friday May 24th is the 6th annual GHS Bike Rally! Everyone is welcome to participate! Don't miss out on this great tradition!

All library books are due Friday, May 24th.  Students are welcome to use the library space until the end of the school year, but all materials will need to remain in the library after Friday. Thanks for a great year! 

There is a session of driver education during the months of June & July. Pick up information sheets in the office. 

With summer right around the corner, it’s time to think about keeping children eating healthy while school is out. Grinnell-Newburg Community School District provides free meals to children during the summer.   The summer meals will be served at the Grinnell High School cafeteria, Monday through Friday from June 10 to July 31.  Breakfast will be from 7:45 am to 8:30 am and lunch will be from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.  There are no income requirements or registration.  Any child ages 1-18 may come to eat for free.  Each year, the United States Department of Agriculture partners with local organizations like Grinnell-Newburg Community School District to provide free meals to children when school is out for the summer.   Adults can also eat breakfast for $2.00 and lunch for $3.50.   Grinnell-Newburg Community School District is an equal opportunity provider. For more information contact Carrie Nachazel at 641-236-2668 or carrie.nachazel@grinnell-k12.org.

ATHLETICS

A reminder to all Boys Track team members your banquet is today in the cafeteria at 6:30. Please bring a dessert to share if you can.

Students interested in participating in Basic Training this summer need to pick up a form, complete both sides & then turn it into Coach Anderson by May 24^th.  Forms are available in the office and in Mr. Anderson’s room.  Training begins on June 11^th.  See Coach Anderson if you have questions.

GUIDANCE

CLUBS

The following students please stop in room 17 to sign the Thespian charter and receive your certificates: Megan Johnson & Abby Martin. Pick up certificates only: Josh Randolph, Allison Neeley, Drew Cooper.

Curtain Club & Thespian Officers for 2013-2014 will be announced on Friday, May 24. The list will be posted on the Curtain Club webpage.

Join the FCA May 24^th at 7:45 pm at Grinnell Christian Church for Romans vs. Christians.  Everyone is welcome!

• We will teach for understanding, frequently assessing students’ understanding and providing a variety of opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery.
   
• We will work collaboratively in developing instructional strategies, designing methods of assessments, and advancing the vision of the school.
• We will provide an inviting classroom atmosphere for students – one with a caring environment, clear expectations, consistent consequences, and specific, articulated academic goals. 
• We will help all students achieve the outcomes of the curriculum and our vision for students by addressing their individual needs and learning styles.
• We will work to apply the districts’ ongoing professional development for continuous improvement.
• We will promote a positive school climate by modeling responsibility, caring, and respect while we work collaboratively to provide the support our students need to develop these qualities.
• We will monitor the results of our individual and collective efforts and use evidence of our results to guide our processes of continuous improvement.
• We will adhere to professional standards that guide our work, understanding that our guidance and support of student learning is at the forefront of everything we do.