March 12, 2010
TOPIC: Georgette Auditions
If you are
interested in auditioning for the 2010–2011 Georgette Dance Team
please pick up an audition packet which are available from Mrs.
Johnson at the Dance Office. The last mandatory Parent/Candidate
meeting will be March 22nd at 6:00 pm in the Annex Dance Studio. You
must attend
ONE of these meetings in order to audition for the team.
TOPIC: Track Fundraiser at Applebees
There will be
an Applebee's Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for the Georgetown High School Track
Teams on Saturday, March 20th from 8am-10am at the Georgetown
Applebee's. Tickets are $6 per person, available at the door.
(Note: Everyone will receive a $5 coupon for Applebee's at the
door,
good for
their next visit to Applebee's) Meal includes all you can eat
pancakes, sausage, coffee, water, and juice.
TOPIC: Driver Ed
The next
class for Driver Ed will be March 25th at 7:00 AM only. All students
who want to take this class will need to come to GHS with a check
for $100 made out to GHS, paper and pen/pencil. You can not miss the
first day. All students with permits who want to do the
driving part of Driver Ed can have their parents email or call Mr.
Swain at GHS.
TOPIC: Spring Concert Series at Teen Center
The
Georgetown Project, in partnership with City of Georgetown Parks &
Recreation, invite all GHS students to the spring live music series
planned at the Teen Center (located in the Georgetown Recreation
Center) on Austin Avenue. The second concert is this Saturday at 5
p.m., so come on out to the Teen Center and enjoy snacks,
drinks--and back by popular demand--live music from Rise and Fall.
This is not a school sponsored event.
Lunch
Menu: Homestyle
turkey, breadstick, and corn
Have a safe
Spring Break, we will return to school on March 22nd.
March 10, 2010
TOPIC:
Georgette Auditions
If you are
interested in auditioning for the 2010–2011 Georgette Dance Team please
pick up an audition packet which are now available from Mrs. Johnson at
the Dance Office. Please note there is a change in times for the parent
meetings. There will be a mandatory Parent/Candidate meeting on March 11th
at 6:30 pm and March 22nd at 6:00 pm in the Annex Dance
Studio. You must attend ONE of these meetings in order to audition for
the team.
TOPIC:
Driver Ed
The next class for
Driver Ed will be March 25th at 7:00 AM only. All students who want to
take this class will need to come to GHS with a check for $100 made out
to GHS, paper and pen/pencil. You can not miss the first day.
All students with
permits who want to do the driving part of Driver Ed can have their
parents email or call Mr. Swain at GHS.
Lunch Menu: Chicken rings w/whipped potatoes, wheat roll,
green beans, and corn
March 8, 2010
TOPIC:
Georgette Auditions
If you are
interested in auditioning for the 2010–2011 Georgette Dance Team please
pick up an audition packet which are now available from Mrs. Johnson at
the Dance Office. Please note there is a change in times for the parent
meetings. There will be a mandatory Parent/Candidate meeting on March 11th
at 6:30 pm and March 22nd at 6:00 pm in the Annex Dance
Studio. You must attend ONE of these meetings in order to audition for
the team.
Lunch Menu: Chili Mac w/cornbread, tossed salad, and
cinnamon apples
March 2, 2010
TOPIC: Miss Cedar Park Teen Today’s Girl
Congratulations to
Libertie H who was crowned Miss Cedar Park Teen Today on Sunday. Libertie
competed in the Cedar Park pageant on Sunday after competing in the
NJROTC State Championship Drill meet at Texas A&M on Friday and
Saturday. She will now advance to the Teen Today state competition in Dallas on June 13, 2010.
TOPIC: German
Congratulations to
Jacob B and Paige M who both placed in the State German Speaking contest
- Sprachfest. Jacob placed third in both Directed Dialog and Prose
reading. Jacob placed 7th in Sight reading. Paige placed 6th in Prose
reading. Congratulations to both for doing so well!
TOPIC: TAKS Test
The TAKS test is
tomorrow. All students need to report to the Ninth Grade Campus in
the morning instead of going to the High School. You will report here
and go to your assigned room to take the TAKS test.
New test security
measures have been implemented to ensure the best possible testing
environment. Cellular phones are not allowed in testing rooms. You must
leave your phone at home, lock it up in a secure location, or turn it in
prior to testing. Students will not be allowed to bring cellular phones
into testing rooms. Cameras, i-Pods, calculator watches, handheld
electronic organizers such as palm pilots, and other electronic devices
are also prohibited.
TOPIC: Cheerleader Tryouts
If you are
interested in trying out for JV cheer and mascot please come by the
diamond and
pick up an
application from Mrs. Evans or from Mrs. Melendez in the dance studio.
You and a parent/guardian must attend a mandatory meeting. The last
meeting is scheduled for March 3rd
at 7:00 pm in the
GHS Library.
For anyone
interested in trying out for 9th grade cheer, JV cheer, or Varsity cheer
and mascots:
The last
parent/candidate MANDATORY cheer meeting will be on Wednesday,
March 4th - 7pm in the GHS Library.
TOPIC: Georgette Auditions
If you are
interested in auditioning for the 2010–2011 Georgette Dance Team please
pick up an audition packet which are now available from Mrs. Johnson at
the Dance Office. Please note there is a change in times for the parent
meetings. There will be a mandatory Parent/Candidate meeting on March 11th
at 6:30 pm and March 22nd at 6:00 pm in the Annex Dance
Studio. You must attend ONE of these meetings in order to audition for
the team.
TOPIC: Track
The J.V. track meet
is Thursday, March 4th at GEORGETOWN HS. Parents and students please
go to
volunteerspot.com and sign up to work at the meet. The middle school
coaches will not be able to help since they are having a track meet as
well. The Booster club parents will have a meeting tonight, March 1st at
6:30 in the field house classroom to go over all the details.
TOPIC: Choir Dance
Hey guys, the
Starlight Dance is this Friday night! This will be the last week to buy
a ticket to the dance. Any GHS Ninth Grade student can come. You do no
need a date, you can come by yourself or with a group of friends. The
cafeteria decorations are going to be awesome! Also, a photographer will
be available for photos. Tickets are $10.00 in advance or $15.00 at the
door. This is going to be an event you will not want to miss out on.
Check out our DJ, he will be at both lunches tomorrow.
Lunch Menu: Burrito
Grande or burrito bowl, Mexican rice, and
Mexicali
corn
March 1, 2010
TOPIC: Art
This weekend was the
Visual Arts Scholastic Event at San Marcos High School. This huge art
competition drew over 2,800 works of art from all around Central Texas. 48
art students from the NGC took a total of 87 works of art to this
competition. 72 of those entries earned the highest possible scores, and 6
students were selected to advance to State competition in Houston on April
10th: Emily B, Rocio A- taking 2 pieces to State, Kourtney G,
Kemly G, Carter C, and Jara S. We are proud of ALL of our students
who went to competition on Saturday! Congratulations!
TOPIC:
Choir
On Friday, 14 Choir
students competed at UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest held at Westwood H.S. We
are proud to announce that all 14 of these students received a division one
rating which is the highest rating earned. We are very proud of each one of
you for your hard work and a job well done!! Congratulations to:
Patrick B, David Y, Kirsten K, Karlie K, Jordan W, Krysta F, Alyssa H, Alex
C, Carolina D, Mckenzie P, Jonna H, Keeley M, Wendy B, and Maddie S.
TOPIC:
Sparklers
On Saturday, the
Sparklers Dance Team attended the "Heart of Texas Dance Classic" in Temple
and earned the following awards: Team Sweepstakes and Award of Excellence,
Judges Award for Jazz, Judges Award for Pom, Best Overall Technique, Best
Overall Presentation, Best Overall Precision, Best Overall Choreography,
Best in Class Team, Academic Champions with a team
GPA of 3.54
The Sparklers also
received individual recognition in the solo category for the Divison I
Superior Ratings earned by Jonna H and Audra Rr. Jonna H' s solo received
2nd runner up overall in the JV division.
Performing the duet
category were Whitney B & Savannah M, Gabby H & Stephanie S, Erin K & Alyssa
S. All three of our Sparkler duets received a Division I Superior Ratings,
with H & Sl earning 1st runner up, and K & S winning the category.
The Sparklers would like
to thank all of the NGC staff and students who helped us to get to contest.
We really appreciate everything!!!"
TOPIC:
Cheerleader Tryouts
If you are interested in
trying out for JV cheer and mascot please come by the diamond and
pick up an application
from Mrs. Evans or from Mrs. Melendez in the dance studio. You and a
parent/guardian must attend a mandatory meeting. The last meeting is
scheduled for March 3rd at 7:00 pm in the GHS Library.
TOPIC:
Georgette Auditions
If you are interested in
auditioning for the 2010 – 2011 Georgette Dance Team please pick up an
audition packet from Mrs. Johnson at the Dance Office or at the Diamond.
There will be a mandatory Parent/Candidate meeting on March 11th
at 6:00 pm and March 22nd at 5:30 pm in the Annex Dance Studio.
You must attend ONE of these meetings in order to audition for the team.
TOPIC:
Track
The J.V. track meet is
Thursday, March 4th at GEORGETOWN HS. Parents and students please
go to volunteerspot.com
and sign up to work at the meet. The middle school coaches will not be able
to help since they are having a track meet as well. The Booster club parents
will have a meeting tonight, March 1st at 6:30 in the field house classroom
to go over all the details.
TOPIC:
Choir Dance
Hey guys, the Starlight
Dance is this Friday night! This will be the last week to buy a ticket to
the dance. Any GHS Ninth Grade student can come. You do no need a date, you
can come by yourself or with a group of friends. The cafeteria decorations
are going to be awesome! Also, a photographer will be available for photos.
Tickets are $10.00 in advance or $15.00 at the door. This is going to be an
event you will not want to miss out on. Check out our DJ, he will be at both
lunches tomorrow.
TOPIC:
TAKS Test
This week is the TAKS
test. New test security measures have been implemented to ensure the best
possible testing environment. Cellular phones are not allowed in testing
rooms. You must leave your phone at home, lock it up in a secure location,
or turn it in prior to testing. Students will not be allowed to bring
cellular phones into testing rooms. Cameras, i-Pods, calculator watches,
handheld electronic organizers such as palm pilots, and other electronic
devices are also prohibited.
Lunch Menu: Chicken Parmesan w/Fettuccine & breadstick,
Caesar salad, and sautéed squash
