Volume 5, Issue 2 Fall ’10 The Bulldog Bite Page 1 The Bulldog Bite This newsletter is published in cooperation with the Green Council of PTAs, Green High School PTSA and Green High School 10/30/2010: Pancake Break- fast, 8:00-noon 10/30/2010: Senior Hallow- een Party, 8:00-11:00 p.m. 11/2/2010: Election Day/Levy Voting NO SCHOOL 11/4/2010: Parent Teacher Conferences: 5:00-8:00 p.m. 11/4/2010: PSEO Infor- mation Meeting 5:00-8:00 p.m. 11/6/2010: Fall Craft Show 9:00-6:00 p.m. 11/9/2010: National Honor Society Induction Ceremony and Reception, 7:00-9:30 p.m. 11/13/2010: PLAN Test GHS: 8:00-11:30 a.m. 11/15/2010: GHS Coffee Clutch 7:00-8:30 p.m. 11/18-11/21/2010: Wizard of Oz 11/23/2010: Fall Sports Award Banquet, 6:00 p.m. appetizers, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Program 11/26-11/29/2010: Thanks- giving Holiday NO SCHOOL 11/30/2010: Academic Awards Night, 6:00 p.m. ap- petizers, 7:00-8:00 p.m. pro- gram 12/2/2010: Reflections Turn- In 2:30-7:00 p.m. 12/20-1/2/2011: Christmas Break NO SCHOOL 1/12-1/14/2011: Exams 1/17/2011: Martin Luther King Day NO SCHOOL 1/20/2011: Financial Aid Night 7:00-8:30 p.m. 1/22/2011: Dress Auction 10:30 a.m. 1/25/2011: After Prom Meet- ing 6:30 p.m. 2/19/2011: Green Schools Foundation Reverse Raffle The Girls of Green and the GHS PTSA will be hosting a silent dress auction to be held on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. in the Green High School Commons. Semi-formal and formal dresses will be available for pre- view from 9:45-10:15 a.m. After the fashion show, girls will have the opportunity to try on dresses and then place a silent bid on their favorite dress(es). The cost to attend the event is $3.00/person, which includes a continental brunch. According to PTSA co-chairs for the fashion show/dress auction, Nancy Pruneski and Sue Yablonski, “it will be a morning of glitz, glam and goodwill” for mothers and daughters to enjoy together and find some great bargains on formal- wear. The glitz will be everywhere as the Commons is transformed into a red and sliver showcase for the many dresses to be previewed, modeled and auctioned. The glam will, of course, be provided by the Girls of Green and PTSA student members as they model some of their favorite dress- es of the approximately 200 long and short, formal and semi-formal dresses the com- mittee hopes to collect. The goodwill comes from the fact that all proceeds from the dress auction will be donated to a yet-to-be- determined charity. The 2009 dress auction raised just over $1000, which was donated to the Battered Women’s Shelter. In addi- tion, many of the dresses not sold will be donated to an organization, such as Altru- sa, that provides formal dresses to inner- city girls who do not have the means to purchase a dress for their prom. The donor can choose to receive 50% of the sale of the dress or make a total donation of the sale. They also have the option to donate the dress if it is not sold or have it returned. Dresses can be delivered to Maggie Lenart, GHS main office secre- tary, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. There is a form that must be filled out when the dress is dropped off. GHS students can also deliver dresses to Mrs. Megan Miller in Room 154 prior to their first block class. Arrangements for dress dona- tions can also be made through Nancy Pruneski, 896-3039 or [email protected]and Sue Yablonski, 330-896-4910 or [email protected]. They especially welcome donations from boutiques and consignment shops. This is the fourth time the PTSA and Girls of Green have teamed up for this event. G of G advisors Marilyn Ruff- Leonard and Megan Miller will oversee the girls as they help on various committees including refreshments, decorations, and publicity that will be chaired by PTSA volun- teers. Event organizers are looking to add to the morning’s glitz and glam by bringing in some local jewelry and cosmetic entre- preneurs, as well as having seamstresses available to make arrangements if altera- tions are needed. The PTSA and Girls of Green hope you will mark your calendar, gather up and donate those previously worn dresses, and then come to GHS on January 22nd and Say Yes to a “New” Dress.
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Volume 5, Issue 2 Fall ’10
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The Bulldog Bite
This newsletter is published in cooperation with the Green Council of PTAs,
the GHS PTSA will be hosting a silent dress auction to be held on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. in the Green High School Commons. Semi-formal and formal dresses will be available for pre-view from 9:45-10:15 a.m. After the fashion show, girls will have the opportunity to try on dresses and then place a silent bid on their favorite dress(es). The cost to attend the event is $3.00/person, which includes a continental brunch.
According to PTSA co-chairs for the fashion show/dress auction, Nancy Pruneski and Sue Yablonski, “it will be a morning of glitz, glam and goodwill” for mothers and daughters to enjoy together and find some great bargains on formal-wear. The glitz will be everywhere as the Commons is transformed into a red and sliver showcase for the many dresses to be previewed, modeled and auctioned. The glam will, of course, be provided by the Girls of Green and PTSA student members as they model some of their favorite dress-es of the approximately 200 long and short, formal and semi-formal dresses the com-mittee hopes to collect. The goodwill comes from the fact that all proceeds from the dress auction will be donated to a yet-to-be-determined charity. The 2009 dress auction raised just over $1000, which was donated to the Battered Women’s Shelter. In addi-tion, many of the dresses not sold will be donated to an organization, such as Altru-sa, that provides formal dresses to inner-
city girls who do not have the means to purchase a dress for their prom.
The donor can choose to receive 50% of the sale of the dress or make a total donation of the sale. They also have the option to donate the dress if it is not sold or have it returned. Dresses can be delivered to Maggie Lenart, GHS main office secre-tary, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. There is a form that must be filled out when the dress is dropped off. GHS students can also deliver dresses to Mrs. Megan Miller in Room 154 prior to their first block class. Arrangements for dress dona-tions can also be made through Nancy Pruneski, 896-3039 or [email protected] and Sue Yablonski, 330-896-4910 or [email protected]. They especially welcome donations from boutiques and consignment shops.
This is the fourth time the PTSA and Girls of Green have teamed up for this event. G of G advisors Marilyn Ruff-Leonard and Megan Miller will oversee the girls as they help on various committees including refreshments, decorations, and publicity that will be chaired by PTSA volun-teers. Event organizers are looking to add to the morning’s glitz and glam by bringing in some local jewelry and cosmetic entre-preneurs, as well as having seamstresses available to make arrangements if altera-tions are needed.
The PTSA and Girls of Green hope you will mark your calendar, gather up and donate those previously worn dresses, and then come to GHS on January 22nd and Say Yes to a “New” Dress.
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MAKING THE MOST OUT OF PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES! Parent and school collaboration is an essential component to the success of a student, especially in high school. Adolescence brings about many physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes. Research shows that the level of parent involvement and a collaborative relationship with school directly affects student achievement. This year at Green High, the staff and administration have committed ourselves to reinvigorating the relationship we have with our students’ families. We would like to encourage our parents to attend parent teacher conferences and offer a bit of advice as to how to make the most out of the event.
1. Prior to coming to the conference, check ProgressBook and read the teacher’s syllabus. You
will have a better picture of your student’s effort, work habits, quiz and test scores in that particular class, and the expectations of the teacher. Write down questions that you have.
HOLIDAY
CONCERTS
12/7/2010 7:30 GHS Holiday Band Concert
12/11/2010 10:00 Saxophone Christmas
12/16/2010 7:30 GHS Holiday Choir Concert
11/1/2010: Blood Drive 11/3-11/2010: GHS Veterans’ Day
Donation Drive (We will be col-
lecting change in period 9 class to donate to the USO in honor of Veterans’ Day.)
12/6-10/2010: National Honor Socie-ty Canned Food Drive for Green Good Neighbors
12/3/2010: Pep Rally
With that information, you can make the conference specific to your child’s area of strengths and ask for recommendation on how to improve in areas of difficulty.
2. Contact the teacher prior to the conference if you have a specific question or area of concern or interest that you would like to address. In doing so, the teacher will have the opportunity to do the necessary research to answer your questions and make the most of the time.
3. Bring your child with you. High school students should be involved in the setting of individual learning goals. Students have the best knowledge of their understanding/application/motivation for the class. Teachers can then give specific suggestions to both the student and parents. Create a plan together to support the improvement of your child.
4. Don’t think conference night is the only time we are available to meet. Parents can contact teachers anytime, through phone or email. We welcome the communication. Feel free to schedule conferences with counselors and administrators on conference nights, too. We are available to meet with you.
Conferences are scheduled this year at the high school on November 4th, February 17th, and April 7th from 5 PM until
8 PM. Parents can use our online scheduler to make appointments on conference evenings, on our website www.greenlocalschools.org/ghs. Do not underestimate how
valuable you are in helping your child succeed. When teachers and parents come together to advocate for students, the results are astonishing. Conferences not only offer the opportunity to communicate about student progress and achievements, but they provide educators with the chance to gain insight on their students from the true experts --- you!
Some important information regarding the Nov. 2nd Election and the Green Local School Levy: Preserve our Excellent Schools! A Yes vote will eliminate student fees, including parking permits at GHS. A Yes vote will enhance student opportunities with new course offerings. A No vote will create an approximate 3.8 million dollar deficit which will result in: *Loss of 65-75 positions within the district (20-25 at GHS), mostly teachers *Major changes in the GHS class schedule *Much higher class sizes, less individualized instruction *Loss of academic elective programs *Possible pay to participate fees for extra-curriculars Please consider, voting early: 1. Absentee ballot *access ballot at http://www.summitcountyboe.com/Absentee.aspx
*complete and return to the GHS Main Office or mail to : Absentee Application 470 Grant Street Akron, Oh 44311-1157 2. Vote early in person at the Job Center (1040 E. Tallmadge Ave, Akron) *Early voting is available through Monday, November 1st . *Monday through Fridays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays 12 to 4 For more information, please contact your building administrators or log onto www.greenforkids.org.
Congratulations to Stan Darrah, math teacher at GHS! Mr. Darrah was selected to the Summit County All Teaching Team at the Summit County Education Celebration. In addition, Green High alumnus, Rachel Schutte, now a middle school language arts teacher in the Manchester School District, was selected as the Summit County Rookie Teacher of the Year.
PTSA membership form is located on the back of this newsletter.
Meetings are held on
Friday mornings at
9:00 AM in the
classroom off the GHS
library.
11/19/2010 (10:30 Start)
1/28/2011
2/25/2011
4/29/2011
5/27/2011
SENIOR CLASS OF 2011
Oct. 30th: Halloween Dance in the Commons for Seniors and Guests 8:00-11:00 p.m.
Jan. 16th: Bowling at Stonehedge in Cuyahoga Falls from 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Jan. 25th: First After Prom planning meeting for parents in the GHS library at 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 11th: Diploma Fees collected during the lunch periods ($40 if attending the spring cookout, After Prom, and senior dinner; $10 if just graduating).
Orders for senior shirts and hoodies with names of the students of the Class of 2011 listed on the back of the apparel will be taken beginning in November. See student an-nouncements and the Green High School website for more information.
A big THANK YOU to all of the seniors and students who volunteered their time to
work at the senior citizens’ dinner on Oct.14th. One hundred forty senior citizens attended and enjoyed the food, the presentation of the colors by the junior R.O.T.C., the interaction with the seniors who served, and the entertainment by the GHS Men’s Glee Club.
Thanks to all who purchased donuts and apples from the PTSA at home football games. All proceeds from this FUNdraiser support the funding of at least two $500 scholarships awarded to a graduating senior by the GHS PTSA. Students who are members of the GHS PTSA will be mailed the application for these scholarships at the end of January as a perk of their membership. All other seniors can pick up the application form in the high school guidance office after February 1.
DID YOU KNOW THAT? Last year Green was in the top 10% of high schools for
the number of Miami Honors Applications submitted. A quote from David Sheehan, who is the Assistant Di-rector of the Miami University Honors Program: “From the quality of these applications, it is clear that you
(Green HS) are producing top-notch graduates.”
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Green High School Guidance News
PLAN Counselors informed sophomores about the PLAN test. The date of this optional practice test for the ACT is
Saturday, November 13 from 8:00am to 11:30am.
ACT/SAT Prep Classes
David DiCiccio of Supercourse Reviews provides prep classes for the ACT/SAT. He will be hosting classes
at Jackson and Hoover High School beginning Oct. 20 and 21 respectively. The course meets one night a week
for five weeks and costs $189. Call 1-800-937-6388 for more information or e-mail
Representatives from various colleges will be available in the Paw Stop during the lunch periods throughout
the fall. These visits will be posted on the school website. Seniors are advised to visit college campuses of
interest this fall and submit their college applications by January 2011 – especially if they plan to live on a
campus next fall.
National Merit Semifinalists
Congratulations to seniors Daniel Blaine, Hannah Lebo, Chelsea Peng, Zach Pollock, and Nick Summers on
being named National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The honor is in
recognition of the students’ outstanding performances on the PSAT taken in October of 2009. To be named a
semifinalist, these students had to score in the 99th percentile of all students tested nationwide. The next step
in this competition is the completion of an extensive application. Finalists will be named in February 2011.
National Merit Commended Students Congratulations to Daniel Janini, Jerry Mullins, and Rachel Neugebauer for being named National Merit
Commended Students by the National Merit Corporation. This commendation is for their outstanding perfor-
mance on the PSAT in October 2009.
Please visit the Guidance Page of the Green High School website for up to date information from our office
at www.greenlocalschools.org.
Midterm/Final Exam Schedule
January 12-January 14, 2011
*STUDENTS ARE ONLY REQUIRED TO ATTEND SCHEDULED FINAL EXAMS AND MIDTERMS.
*FAILURE TO ATTEND SCHEDULED FINAL EXAMS WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CREDIT IN SAID COURSE.
*TEACHERS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR MAKE UP EXAMS IN THEIR ROOM AFTER 12:40 EACH DAY.
Time Wednesday 1/12 Thursday 1/13 Friday 1/14
7:25-8:45 PERIOD 1/BLK A PERIOD 2 PERIOD 9/BLOCK D
9:00-10:20 PERIOD 3 PERIOD 4/BLOCK B PERIOD 7
10:35-11:55 PERIOD 5 PERIOD 6/BLOCK C PERIOD 8
Did you know that Green High School can earn money for paper that is dropped off at our green and yellow recycling bin? This is an easy way for you to recycle your paper every week
and help us raise money for the Multiple Handicapped students at GHS. Items that can be recycled include: newspapers, mail, office/school papers, phone books, notebooks, folders, and soft cover books.
SAFE (Students Active for the Environment) Club recycles weekly for GHS and would appreciate your sup-port in their endeavor to fill the bin.
Order your tickets early for Green High School Musical Theatre’s Spectacular new production of the most beloved family musical of all time:
The Wizard of Oz!
November 18 at 7:00 p.m., November 19 & 20 at 8:00 p.m. and November 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Please use this form to order your tickets. Reserve Seats are $10.00 and Special Reserved Seats (center main floor, first four rows center upper section and first six rows lower side sections) are $12.00. Only orders with complete payment by check made out to Green High School, or correct cash, will be processed. We are unable to accept credit cards. All ticket orders are subject to availability and will be filled with the best seating available when payment is received. Orders can be dropped off at the Green High School Main Office (Mon.-Fri. 7:00a.m.-3:30p.m.) or mailed to: Green High School Musical Tickets P.O. Box 218 Green, OH. 44232. You will be notified by phone when your tickets have been processed. You can pick up your tickets from the auditorium box office (before or on the night of the show) or if you would like to receive your tickets by mail, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope. You can also purchase your tickets in person at the auditorium box office. The box office will be open Mon.–Fri. 8:00am-10am AND 5:00p.m.-9:00p.m., Oct. 30th through Nov. 17th and during special events at the high school like Pancake Day (Oct. 30; 8a.m.-noon) and Band Craft Show (Nov. 6; 9a.m.-1:00p.m.). Box office phone number: (330)896–7552. Senior citizens (65 years and up) currently living in the City of Green may receive one free ticket by filling out this form and presenting their Green High School Community Senior Pass. (Community Passes can be obtained from the Green High School Athletic Office (330) 896-7544.) SPECIAL TICKET PRICE FOR GREEN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY-GHS Students can purchase ONE $10.00 Reserve Seat for $5.00 FOR THURSDAY NIGHT’S PERFORMANCE ONLY.
For the second time in four years, Green schools have been named the Academic State Champ of Ohio by the Buckeye Association
of School Administrators. The district has been awarded the Dr. Bernard L. ''Barney'' Dunnan Award for demonstrating significant
student achievement in the School Online Assessment Report (SOAR). The assessment measures a district's academic growth
across the core subjects of math, reading, science and social studies in multiple grade levels. The award was started in 2007. Su-
perintendent Michael Nutter said Green was best among 435 eligible districts in the state.
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We’ve all heard the benefits of reading to our children when they are young. Children who are read to and who have access to a multitude of books are more likely to come to school reading-ready. We know, too, that children in the early grades, when literacy-building is at the forefront, require continued immersion in varied texts to grow as readers.
One aspect of literacy that is just as important as early reading, however, is continued growth toward the higher-level reading skills that our high school students will need to be successful in college. Students who do not score at least a 21 on the reading portion of the College ACT are likely to struggle with the complex texts they will encounter in col-lege. In the Language Arts department at GHS, we stress to our students that reading still matters and that they are still growing as readers.
Though the majority of our students come to high school literate in the traditional sense of the word, we aim to make sure that our students leave GHS as “college-ready” readers. Just as parents play an essential role in the development of early literacy, parents can continue their vital support as their children prepare for college and as they work toward achieving college-level literacy.
What can parents do to help teens continue to grow as readers?
1. Encourage reading and discussion of newspapers, magazines, or other media that come into the house. Focus
specifically on the editorial page where writing is generally of a higher level and can promote critical thinking on important issues. And what teen doesn’t like to argue?
2. Share your reading interests with your teen. Find a college-level novel to read together or consider reading along with one of your teen’s assigned texts. Discuss and evaluate the text together.
3. Give books or book store gift-cards as gifts or rewards for grades or other positive behaviors.
4. Limit passive screen time. When your teen does spend time with electronics, encourage activities that are interac-tive and require higher-level reading.
5. Make sure your teen reads (for school or otherwise) in a quiet environment with minimal distractions. Encourage your teen to take notes, highlight, or “sticky note” the books they read.
6. Teachers often provide study guides, graphic organizers or other materials intended to help students “process”
assigned reading. Watch to make sure that your student uses these reading comprehension builders.
7. Don’t forget non-fiction! Even reluctant readers can often become engrossed in non-fiction books about things they are already interested in.
8. Consider buying an ACT test guide. These guides include practice tests for all sections of the ACT, including read-ing.
9. If your teen is struggling with school-related reading, do NOT hesitate to contact your child’s teachers to discuss subject-specific strategies that might help your teen become a more skilled reader.
Your child’s success is our success. Do not hesitate to contact GHS Language Arts department chairperson, Ms. Jamie Lormeau, with your questions or concerns regarding our program.
Congratulations to the GHS Girls Varsity and JV tennis teams who finished
their seasons at 12-6 and 11-5, respectively. Special congratulations to junior Jenna Elliott who competed at districts and just missed winning a spot in the state tournament. The GHS tennis
coaches are offering off-season open drills for all high school tennis players (boys and girls) on Tuesday eve-nings, 8-9:30 p.m., at Green Tennis Club beginning November 2nd. The cost for the drills is $10 to pay for indoor court time. If school is closed due to bad weather, there is no drill. Call GTC first if the weather is questionable, 330-699-5028. Contact Coach Hicks, 330-896-3941, if you have any questions regarding the GHS Tennis program.
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Tired of hearing the GHS news via hearsay? Want to learn the specifics about important topics directly from the GHS Administration and their invit-ed guests? Then, come and join other GHS parents in an informal setting in the GHS Commons from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. for a series of three separate and distinct "coffee clutch" discussions. During the 2010 - 2011 school year, GHS Principal, Mrs. Cindy Brown, will help facilitate three question and answer sessions about topics of interest to YOU, the parents. Our first session will be on Monday, November 15th when Mrs. Malia Miller from our Guidance Department will help parents with high school students of all ages navigate the important deadlines and course selections in the college plan-ning process. On Tuesday, February 15th, during the National PTA's celebration of Take Your Family to School week, the GHS PTSA will sponsor the return of the
well-received "10 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Entering GHS" session with 8th, 9th and 10th grade parents. Roundtable discussions with GHS PTSA par-ents dialoguing with newer parents about the truths and fables of high school will stimulate meaty con-versations. Look for the third topic to touch upon the social is-sues challenging teens. Monday, April 18th will be the night of our last Coffee Clutch. If you have a spe-cific topic of interest that you think would benefit the greater good, please suggest it to either Natalie Weinsz ([email protected]) or Cindy Brown ([email protected]) as soon as pos-sible so planning can beginning. Bring a friend and get informed! Looking forward to seeing you in the GHS Commons on November 15th at 7:00 PM to kick off this new series of exchanges with the administration-in-the-know supporting you as parents!
We will gladly include you on our invitation list! E-mail your name(s) and complete address to [email protected] with subject line
GSF Raffle.
Continue to support the PTSA and pick up a present at the same time. Purchase a Splash-n-Dash $15.00 Best wash car tokens for only
10/29/2010: Girls Basketball Practice Begins 10/30/2010: Pancake Day @ GHS 8:00 a.m.-noon 11/1/2010: Green All Sports Booster Meeting Room 128, 7:00 p.m. 11/5/2010: Boys Basketball, Swim & Gymnastics Price Begins 11/12/2010: Wrestling & Bowling Practice Begins 11/23/2010: Fall Sports Awards @ Commons for appetizers from 6:00-7:00 p.m., Awards in Auditorium and
Various Rooms, 7:00 p.m. 11/27/2010: Girls Basketball Quaker Steak & Lube Turkey Tip-Off Classic @ Commons, Both Gyms 12/6/2010: Green All Sports Booster Meeting @ Room 128, 7:00 p.m. 1/8/2010: GMS Wrestling Tournament @ Commons, Wrestling Room and Gyms 2/10/2010: Spring Parent Meeting @ GHS Auditorium & Various Rooms, 7:00 p.m.
The Green All Sports Booster Club is a group of hard working, energetic parents, community leaders and local busi-ness people. The mission of the booster club is to provide support and funding to all high school and middle school stu-
dent athletes. Please support the GASBC fundraisers.
GASBC Market Day is a great way to do your grocery shopping from the comfort of your home . Visit www.marketday.com and register under Green District Schools
7302! All proceed benefit GASBC!
Stay by your phone for the GASBC Hudson Pizza fundraiser phone blitz! Callers will be con-tacting Green residents during the first 2 weeks of November for Piz-za and other goodies delivered
right to your door step!
The Green Band Boosters & Green All Sports Boosters are proud to present our New Car Raf-fle for a 2011 Camaro SS. See the Band Info section on page 12 for
The Green High School Art Department has been very proud over the years to see so many talented students graduate and pursue art careers. We have former students in every area of the professional art world. These art careers include Graphic Design, Computer Animation, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Architecture and Medical Illustration. An art career may conjure the image of a “starving artist,” but the professional art world offers many concrete opportunities for col-lege/art school graduates to be successful. After all, we live in a visual world. Everything we touch, and everything we see has been planned, scrutinized and designed by an artist. Daniel Pink, author of A Whole New Mind, believes that the future will not be an age of left-brained thinkers as it has been in the past. Rather, the future belongs to those individuals with creative right-brained qualities. The successful will be those who are inventive, empathic, and able to construct meaning. Parents of creative children often have many questions. How can my child and I know that an art career is the right choice? What type of career should my child choose? How does my child prepare in high school to study art on the college level? Where should my student study art? During the remainder of the year, the Green High School Art Department will answer these questions in a four part series featured in The Bulldog Bite. Part I: How do I know that an art career is right for my child? First of all, don’t discourage your child from becoming a profes-sional artist. Pursuing a career in art doesn’t have to lead to perpet-ual unemployment. Given the vastness of the professional art
world, it is possible to combine your child’s strengths into a reward-ing and profitable career. An art career might be a good fit for your child if he or she
· has love of art.
· is creative.
· is passionate about drawing and/
or constructing.
· prefers to create with his or her
hands.
· possesses an enthusiasm for
fashion, altering images on the
computer, or taking photographs.
· is a problem solver.
· is able invent alternative solutions.
· can focus for long periods of time on a creative activity.
· has a burning desire to create.
Any one of these characteristics may mean your child has a creative
future. So how do you know? Look to your child for the answer.
Artists not only demonstrate an aptitude in art, but also can feel the
artist inside themselves. Your job is to help your child find his or
her way to channel that passion into a rewarding professional art
career. In the next Bulldog Bite, the GHS Art Department will
offer advice on how to research and learn about the many art ca-
reers.
How can I get help for my son or daughter that needs extra help in math? It’s a common question asked to the high school math teachers and guidance counselors. Many parents are not able to help their son or daughter and feel helpless. The high school math teachers have some suggestions.
Ask the teacher if your son or daughter is ask-ing questions and getting help from the teacher in class. If not, there might be an easy remedy. If getting help in class is not enough, many teachers offer help for students that may need 15-20 minutes every so often before or after school.
Several teachers have their own website where students can go for extra practice and help.
Many of the math textbooks have online sup-port. If your student needs to learn how to ac-cess the online support, their teacher can give
them the information they need for their partic-ular textbook. Included is an electronic version of the textbook and extra practice.
Math tutoring is offered during every lunch peri-od for all GHS students. Math teachers are on duty in room 158 near the Commons, and any student can get help during that time from the teacher on duty.
Members of the National Honor Society are will-ing to help other students during the school day. Contact the guidance office for more infor-mation.
Each of these services is provided at no cost for stu-dents. In most cases, taking advantage of the help of-fered by the teachers and students at the high school is very beneficial for students. If your son or daughter needs intensive help, in addition to the help provided by the school, a private tutor might be needed.
DID YOU KNOW THAT? Daily student announcements are available on the
GHS web site. Click on the Information/Student Resources tab to find out what’s happening at GHS.
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Green Band Booster’s Fall Craft Show The Green Band Boosters are proud to sponsor one of the area’s
finest Fall Craft Shows. The Craft Show is on November 6th from (9:00-4:00p.m.) at Green High School. Admission is only $2. No Strollers please!
GHS Band Fruit Sale The Green High School Band Boosters are having their Annual Fruit Sale starting now. Find a Green Band student to place your order or visit the Green Band Booster’s website to get an order form. Just log on to www.GreenBandBoosters.org and make your order.
Balloon Ride Raffle The Green Band Boosters are offering a Balloon Ride Raffle to raise money for new band uniforms. If you win, you receive a 1 hour ride for 2 people. Tickets are $5 a piece. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Green Band Booster’s Craft Show on Nov. 6. Winners need not be present to win!
Chick-fil-a Dine-In Night Green Band Boosters are sponsoring a Chick-fil-a dine-in night for the Chick-fil-a on Dress-ler Rd. on Monday November 15th from 5:00-8:00 pm. A portion of your purchase will go to Green Band Boosters.
Splash-n-Dash car wash tokens are for sale for $10 by the Green Band Boosters. See a band member for your purchase.
!!! 2011 Camaro SS Car Raffle !!! The Green Band Boosters & Green All Sports Boosters are proud to present our New Car Raffle for a 2011 Camaro SS sponsored by DOUG CHEVROLET. This White and Orange car
is valued at over $38,000 and is first prize in our Giveaway. Second place
winner will receive $1000 and third place will receive $500.
Our drawing will be on March 5, 2011 during the Green Expo at GHS. Winners need not be present to win! The winner will be responsible for all Federal, State and Local taxes and fees.
Ticket Prices
1 for $10 or 3 for $25
Must Be 18 Years or Older to Participate!
Contact the Band or Sports Boosters for tickets. Make checks payable to the “Green All Sports Booster Club”.
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“Together We Can. . .”“Together We Can. . .”“Together We Can. . .” . . .the theme for this year’s Reflections Program!
Create original works of art in any of six categories:
* Literature * * Visual Arts *
* Film/Video Production * * Dance Choreography *
*Musical Composition * * Photography *
Turn-In Night
December 2nd at the GMS library Complete rules and entry forms are available in the Guidance Office.
