Announcements February March 25-29, 2019

Our mission is to "Raise the Bar" so that ALL students will be well prepared for college and the world of work. This will be accomplished through rigor, relevance and relationships between all Granby stakeholders.

GRANBY HIGH’S SCHOOLWIDE INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS One hundred percent of students will show at least 10% growth in critical thinking skills as measured by results on performance based tasks, unit tests, SOL tests, industry certifications, AP tests, and IB tests.

Our Instructional Focus Statement At Granby High School, we will improve students' critical thinking skills through use of Kagan and cooperative learning strategies with JIGSAW, FISHBONE, and RECIPROCAL TEACHING as high yield strategies.

Looking at Student Work and Owning Our Data Students should see exemplary student work (for current units of study) as well as data posted in classes and on the halls throughout the building. Students should maintain unit test data forms in each class to track their progress and to set learning goals.

Kagan and Cooperative Learning Strategies Implementation with Fidelity Students should participate in Kagan and/or cooperative learning strategies in each class on a daily basis. Students should complete JIGSAW, FISHBONE, and RECIPROCAL TEACHING strategies in each class for each unit of study!

Reading and Writing to Improve Literacy Every student should engage in focused and/or sustained silent reading activities on a daily basis in every class. Every ninth and tenth grader should be using a writing structure to develop persuasive writing responses in English and Health classes at least 4 times each quarter.

Goal for Improving Attendance Chronic student absenteeism will be reduced by at least 10% (from 20% to 10%) in order to meet school accreditation in the area of attendance.

Tuesdays and Thursdays ALL YEAR! – We have two t-shirts that highlight our instructional focus. You may wear your instructional focus t-shirt with denim each Tuesday and Thursday. Hope you enjoy!

. Theory of Action

Norfolk Public Schools students will develop their individual potential, maximize skills for lifelong learning, and successfully contribute to a global society. All personnel will intentionally facilitate an environment that supports exemplary and innovative teaching and learning opportunities in every school, in every classroom, every day, for every student – no exception.

Leadership Leadership facilitates and maximizes the efforts of all personnel to effectively promote and support teaching and learning.

Literacy Literacy is reading, writing, listening, speaking, and thinking critically.

Rigor Rigorous teaching and learning opportunities are academically, intellectually, and personally challenging.

Innovation Innovation promotes the implementation of emerging and transformational ideas and actions to support teaching and learning.

Tuesdays and Thursdays ALL YEAR! – We have two t-shirts that highlight our instructional focus. You may wear your instructional focus t-shirt with denim each Tuesday and Thursday. Hope you enjoy!

SOL WRITING TEST MARCH 18-29, 2019 FOR ALL 11TH GRADERS

GHS SOL Writing Test Administration March 18-22 March (Quarter 3 DBAs – March 27-April 10) 27 ACCESS Fieldtrips to Longwood, William and Mary, UVa Honorable MENtion and First Ladies Meeting 2:20 p.m. 28 Schoolwide and Community ILT Meeting 2:20-3:20 p.m. 30 Saturday Detention 8:00-11:00 a.m.

Business and Community Support

Granby High School would like to thank the following business owners for supporting our Positive Behaviors and Interventions Support Program (PBIS) as well as Granby High School's Shining Star Program:

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Moe's Jimmy Johns Doug's Hot Dogs (Ocean View) Starbucks Firehouse Subs Dairy Queen Jersey Mike's Subway

The gift certificates/coupons to these local businesses are given to students/staff members that demonstrate outstanding character, strong work ethic and a positive attitude while at Granby High School. The PBIS and Shining Star committee members wish to extend their gratitude to these outstanding business owners!

From the Counseling Department

Transcript Requests

Students, if you are applying to colleges using anything other than the Common Application, please make sure to request a transcript by doing one of the following:

1. Visit the School Counseling Office (Academy A or B) and request a transcript in person. 2. Access the Guidance page on the Granby website and follow the instructions on the page to request a transcript. 3. Email your school counselor to request a transcript. Be sure to include specific school or email information needed to make sure the transcript is sent where you intend it to be sent.

Tuesdays and Thursdays ALL YEAR! – We have two t-shirts that highlight our instructional focus. You may wear your instructional focus t-shirt with denim each Tuesday and Thursday. Hope you enjoy! SCHOLARSHIP NEWS FOR THE CLASS OF 2019 If you know seniors who aren’t on the wall of stars, if they turn in their financial aid award letter, scholarship letter, college acceptance letter to their counselor or Ms. U, we will add them to the window! A senior does not need to commit to a particular school in order for the scholarship money to be used in our final count. Please also encourage seniors to complete the FAFSA so they won't miss out on any opportunities for free money.

THIS WEEK’S TOTAL: $9.85 MILLION in Scholarship Awards for the Class of 2019

Granby guidance website is up and running with current information for all students in the areas of college exploring and planning, SAT and ACT testing, upcoming college visits, summer opportunities, homework help and scholarship information. Please check out our website today!

College Visits TCC (by appointment) 3/29/19 09B (9:45) Graham TCC (by appointment) 4/24/19 09B (9:45) Graham TCC (by appointment) 5/10/19 09B (9:45) Graham *** Onsite Admissions Visit

From Ms. Ulanich – ACCESS Counselor Friendly reminder, for Seniors! The ACCESS College Commitment Day event on April 30th at the Ted Constant Center. I will be taking permission slips until space is full, but my t-shirt order is due next Friday, March 26th. Please let students know to be able to get them their desired t-shirt size they need to come and see me soon. The students attending must be accepted into at least one college (does not have to be the one they are attending), have filed for financial aid, and have an acceptance letter.

Student Activities- GET INVOLVED!

PELT - Physical Education Leadership Training course will be competing in the Special Olympics to be held at on Thursday March 28th. We hope all our athletes participating will do their best. YEARBOOK SALES - Yearbooks are on sale online at Walsworth.com , in the main office or the students may stop by 19B to purchase them. The cost is $50. They will be on sale until sold out. Yearbooks have sold out for the past two years. Reserve yours today. Students should attend all classes every day. Any student who obtains 14 or more absences, whether excused or unexcused, will not be given credit, regardless of their grade. Seniors, save the date! Prom will be held May 31 at the Half Moone Center.

Seniors, thanks to all who have paid their dues. Dues are still $50 and will increase to $75 after February 28, so if you haven't already, pay your dues. Juniors, please pay your dues. The dues are $40. See Ms. Diaz in 17A.

 National Art Honor Society will hold the mandatory meeting  Wednesday, March 27th in 7AR from 2:15-3:30pm.  Remember to bring your t-shirt and plan to attend the entire meeting. "Tickets for the Students vs Faculty basketball game on March 29, go on sale next week in rooms 29B and 30D! Tickets are $4 in advance and $6 at the door. Tuesdays and Thursdays ALL YEAR! – We have two t-shirts that highlight our instructional focus. You may wear your instructional focus t-shirt with denim each Tuesday and Thursday. Hope you enjoy! Granby High School received the VMEA BLUE RIBBON AWARD! The VMEA Blue Ribbon Award is the highest award given to schools music programs in the Commonwealth of and recognizes that achieve excellence in Band, Orchestra, and Choral Performance. All disciplines in a school must receive a rating of "Superior" at assessment to qualify for this award.

Saturday, March 30, 2019 CREW – Regatta at Sandy Run Park in Occoquan, VA - individual races starting at 8am going to 2pm

From the Foreign Language Department – SPIRIT WEEK

Help us celebrate foreign language learning and cultural diversity by participating in Foreign Language SPIRIT WEEK next week. March 25-29: Foreign Language Spirit Week Monday: French Day- Dress in Blue, White and Red Tuesday: Chinese Day- Dress in Red and Yellow Wednesday: Latin Day- Dress in Purple and Gold Thursday: Spanish Day- Dress in Red and Yellow Friday: Culture Heritage Day- Dress to show your own cultural/ethnic pride!

Granby High’s Outstanding Team Members of the Week

From the CTE Department Chief Warrant Officer Ferrette & Master Chief Michael Dyer

Between both the Chief Warrant Officer Ferrette & Master Chief Michael Dyer they teach over 200 students. Together they work to ensure the NJROTC students have opportunities to go on field trips to Colleges, Air Craft Carriers, take part in the International Tattoo and not only take, but pass the ASVAB test. This allows the student to then enter the military organization of their choice. Their persistence has ensured that each student

that passes through the Granby NJROTC program either goes in the Military, to College or both.

Tuesdays and Thursdays ALL YEAR! – We have two t-shirts that highlight our instructional focus. You may wear your instructional focus t-shirt with denim each Tuesday and Thursday. Hope you enjoy! From the Special Education Department

Carmen Wynder Carmon Wydner - Ms Wydner continues to show compassion and understanding for her students. She also serves as the track coach. She is able to balance her duties between the track and her students. She is available to assist her track students and guide them to staying on track.

Lynea Cook Lynea Cook - Ms Cook has worked hard to learn the ropes at Granby High School. She has improved in her abilities when it comes to working with her case load and working with other teachers and her students in the classroom.

Tuesdays and Thursdays ALL YEAR! – We have two t-shirts that highlight our instructional focus. You may wear your instructional focus t-shirt with denim each Tuesday and Thursday. Hope you enjoy! From the Athletic Department

Monday, March 25, 2019 Time Event Details

4:00pm Tennis: Girls Varsity Match vs. Ocean Lakes @ Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Time Event Details

4:00pm Baseball: Varsity Game vs. I. C. Norcom @ Granby High School

4:00pm Softball: Varsity Game vs. I. C. Norcom @ Granby High School

5:30pm Soccer: Girls Varsity Match vs. Great Bridge @ Great Bridge High School

7:00pm Soccer: Boys Varsity Match vs. Great Bridge @ Great Bridge High School Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Time Event Details

4:00pm Soccer: Girls Varsity Match vs. B. T. Washington @ B.T. Washington High School

4:00pm Soccer: Boys Varsity Match vs. B. T. Washington @ B.T. Washington High School Thursday, March 28, 2019 Time Event Details

4:30pm Softball: Varsity Game vs. Landstown @

5:00pm Soccer: Boys Varsity Match vs. Warhill @ Powhatan Stadium Friday, March 29, 2019 Time Event Details

4:00pm Baseball: Varsity Game vs. B. T. Washington @ Granby High School

4:00pm Softball: Varsity Game vs. B. T. Washington @ Granby High School

Tuesdays and Thursdays ALL YEAR! – We have two t-shirts that highlight our instructional focus. You may wear your instructional focus t-shirt with denim each Tuesday and Thursday. Hope you enjoy!