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Hard to believe it’s May. The school year will be over before we know it.
Congratulations to all of the Reflections winners. All winners were recognized at our second District-wide Awards Ceremony last month. It was a very special night for these talented students. The theme for 2023-2024 will be “I am hopeful because…” Can’t wait to see what the students come up with.
REMINDERS:
May 16: Board Election and Budget Vote, 6am - 9pm at the High School
May 26: School will NOT be in session since we did not use a snow day this year
May 29: School will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday
June 1: Deadline for Special Education Service Request for Parochial/Private Schools
May PTA Meetings:
May 23: All Schools PTA Meeting at 7:30pm in the Middle School Cafeteria May 22: HS PTA Meeting at 9:15am
Agenda items will include: Approval of minutes/notes from the March Joint MS/HS PTA Meeting, High School updates and much more.
THANK YOU
Staff Appreciation Luncheon - Thank you to the PTA Staff Appreciation Chairperson, Gina Donovan and all our HS parents that donated towards this year’s luncheon! A big thank you to Garden City Pizza for the delicious food. The high school teachers and staff enjoyed the lunch and appreciated the thoughtfulness.
DECISION DAY FOR THE CLASS OF 2023
Decision Day was held on Friday, April 28th in the Counseling Center. Students wore their college or career gear to school. All seniors had the opportunity to fill out a sign with their name and college, military, job, or alternative plan, to hang up outside the Counseling Center on the bulletin boards. Treats were provided throughout the day. Check out great photos on the Counseling Centers Instagram account at gchs_guidance
SENIOR PARENT MEETING
Mark your calendars for an import meeting on May 17, @ 7pm in the GCHS Auditorium Lots of information will be shared with Parents about our upcoming Prom and Graduation
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
2023-2024 High School PTA Board positions: Look for a Signup Genius in late May or early June to sign up for open HS PTA Board positions. There will be openings for various positions and committees.
Daily Bulletin: Check out the Daily Bulletin for up to date information/announcements from GCHS
Jackie Costello
High School Director PTA Director
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AP Exams: Begin Monday, May 1; Exam Schedule on the GCHS Website
High School Dates
NYSSMA Information
Board of Education meetings
PTA meetings offers a valuable opportunity to interact with other parents, hear from a school teacher or principal, and learn up-to-date information. Parents can ask questions and start to build relationships with parents, teachers and school administrators. You can share ideas, concerns, and experiences. Come join us!
Important Senior Yearbook Dates:
September 15th and 16th – Senior Biographies deadline (during lunch periods)
September 22nd, at 7pm High School Seniors & Parents College Info Night in the Auditorium
October 7: High School Senior Panoramic Photo (after school)
October 14: High School Senior Portrait Selection
October 14: High School Seniors Current & Growing Up Photos
November 11: Senior Advertisement (Half page: $155/Full page $305)
December 9: Deadline for High School Yearbook Orders
December 9: Senior Advertisement (Late Deadline-additional fee)
January 13: (PERSONALIZATION DEADLINE on Yearbook Orders): This will be the last date to personalize your yearbook. You will still be able to order a yearbook but will not have the option to personalize the book. Online through yearbookforever.com by 11:59pm.
March 24: Late Deadline for High School Yearbook Orders
First mandatory meeting will be held on January 5th, 7pm in the GCHS Auditorium
Skit Night Information: Be sure to watch for information about this event in emails and on Twitter. Please make sure you are following @gardencitypta
**HS Seniors: Application due to Guidance by December 15,2022**
Jenkins Memorial Scholarship for Teacher Education
Each year, the New York State PTA awards $3,000 scholarships to students from the graduating class who exhibit the desire and potential to become outstanding classroom teachers. The application is available on the NYS PTA website.
Jackie Costello, High School PTA Director highschool@gardencitypta.org
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