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New Teacher Introductions Updates Student Highlights
MR. BAILEYAICE Math, AP Calculus AB/BCUniversity of FloridaBachelor's of Science; Mathematicsand Computer Information11 years teaching Math at GHS
GHS Cambridge F A L L 2 0 2 1 N E W S L E T T E R
MR. DILWORTHAICE Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Chemisty Honors
University of FloridaBachelor's of Arts; Chemistry
Minor in the UFTeach Science ProgramPursuing a Master's in Education, Art of Science
DR. MELGAREJOCambridge Algebra II Honors, Pre CalculusHonorsUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison; Bachelor's ofScience; MeterologyUniversity of Florida: Master's of Arts;MathematicsUniversity of Stockholm; PhD Meterology16 years teaching experience
New Teacher IntroductionsUpdates
Student Highlights
MS. PATRICKAICE General Paper, English Honors I
University of FloridaBachelor's of Art's; English
Master's of Arts; English Education
MR. TAPLEYAICE Thinking SkillsUniversity of FloridaBachelor's of Arts; History with a Minor inEducational StudiesMaster's of Arts; Secondary Social StudiesEducation
New Teacher Welcome:
MS. ZIEBERPre AICE English Language
University of FloridaBachelor's of Arts; English
Pursing a Master's in English Education
Student HighlightsS O M E O F T H E G R E A T A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S O F 2 0 2 1
2022 National Merit Semifinalists Aidan Bloch, Grant Gravlee, Janani Kumaran, Nicholas Lloyd,
Eleanor Parks-Church, Gayathry Prabhakaran, Robert Ryan,
Katherine Sammy, Holly Snow and Rachel Young
The following students have been recognized as Commended Students in the
2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Congratulations to these students
as they have been recognized for their exceptional academic promise!
Rahaf Al-TakrouriAviv AmdurHannah BokorCailin FourakerAidan FullerViviana GoldsteinTalia NishidaKaylee Postoak
James ProiaJessica RussLogan ScrogginsSean SimsLindsay TaylorAruna ThomasLaura Vairo
Student HighlightsS O M E O F T H E G R E A T A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S O F 2 0 2 1
Congratulations to Rachel Young!
Cambridge UpdatesTutoring
Mr. Bailey - Math: Tues, Wed and Thurs in room TA-3 from 3-4pmMr. Conde-AP World History: Tues & Thurs in room 27-050 from 3-4 pmMr. Dilworth-AICE/AP Chemistry & Chem Hon: Tues, Wed and Thur from 3-4 pm Mr. Imes-Spanish II & Pre-AICE Spanish II: Wed from 3-4 pm and most mornings at 7:45 amMs. Larsen-Pre-AICE Bio: Mon thru Fri from 8:00-8:25 AM & Mon & Wed in room 25-013 from 3-4 pmDr. Moffett-AP European History: GHS Tutoring and Mentoring Club Every other Wed from 3-4 pmMs. Paxson-AICE /AP Biology & AICE Environmental: Wed in room 25-016 from 3-4 pm or byappointmentMs. Rapp- Math: Tues and Wed in room C-9 from 3-4 pmMrs. Rodriquez-Rios-AICE Spanish, Pre AICE Spanish I and III: Tues & Wed in room A2 from 3-3:30 pmor by appointment at 8:00 am, verify with Mrs. Rodriguez-RiosMr. Watts-Physics: Most days after school in room 27-021, verify with Mr. Watts
Rachel earned a perfect score on a recent ACT exam. We are proud to recognize her accomplishment!
Cambridge Updates N O T E S F R O M M R S . L E I N E N B A C H , M S . S T E I N K E ,
M R S . B U T F I L O S K I A N D M R S . S C H W E I M
Mrs. Leinenbach, Principal It has been an honor to work with our Cambridge students, parents and staff as this year has begun! I thankyou for your hard work, determination, patience and flexibility as we have maneuvered through the firstnine weeks, continuing to contend with the pandemic while providing a safe and academically challengingenvironment for our students! We thank you for entrusting your child’s high school career to us and welook forward to our continued partnership as we journey together and accompany each other as membersof the Gainesville High School Family!
Our highly qualified faculty and staff are prepared to share the best teaching strategies and communicationtools for the academic and social growth of our students. It is our intention to ensure that our students areprovided with the knowledge and the confidence necessary to become aware of their infinite worth andcontribute to the good of society with their lives. As the school principal, I want every child, parent, andfamily member to feel welcome and share in our excitement for learning. We continue to look for ways toinclude parents and family members in our school community. Please feel free to contact us at any timewith any questions or concerns.
Mrs. Schweim, Guidance Counselor Schedule a meeting for college planning, college application assistance, or academic advising:https://calendly.com/emilyschweimScholarships, community service forms, and other announcements can be found on the Guidance Page on the GHS website.
Mrs. Butfiloski, Cambridge CoordinatorStudents enrolled in AS and A Level AICE courses will take Cambridge Exams at the end of the year. The examsare tentatively scheduled between April 25th and June 19th, 2022. Cambridge will finalize the exams schedulewithin the next two months. We will share the finalized exams schedule with parents and students beforeWinter Break.
Miss Steinke, Assistant Principal of CurriculumHello Cambridge students and families! I am excited to be joining GHS as the Assistant Principal ofCurriculum. It is already October and we have made it through the first 9 weeks and we are setting up tohave another successful quarter ahead. I have made it into 9th grade classes to talk to incoming Cambridgestudents about the importance of the honor code. Now is a time great time to remind all students of theimportance of academic integrity in all assignments turned in. If there is anything you need, please emailme at [email protected].
