Guilford High School Principal's Newsletter - Guilford Public Schools

Guilford Board Of Education
Guilford High School
605 New England Road
Guilford, CT 06437
Guilford High School
Principal’s Newsletter
May/June 2012
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Guilford High School 's mission is to focus on
learning in a rigorous academic learning
community that is safe and respectful.
Inside this issue:
Richard Misenti, Principal
Marc Guarino, Assistant Principal, Attendance/Discipline Grades 11 & 12
Jake Jarvis, Athletic Director
Pam Hogarth, Dean, Special Education
Kimberly Vigliotti, Dean, Attendance/Discipline Grades 9 & 10
Department News 2 - 18
GHS Activity Calendar 19
Important Information 20 - 21
AP Testing is scheduled for the following weeks:
May 7 th
- 11 th
and
May 14 th
- 18 th
(see detailed schedule on page 2)
Final Exams and Graduation
Final exam days are June 11, 12, 13, 14
Graduation and the last day of school are Friday, June 15th
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AP Exams
GHS Department News
Guidance
The AP examination schedule is set from Monday May 7, 2012 to Friday May 18, 2012, as indicated by the schedule below. All test takers
are expected to arrive 30 minutes prior to the examination period to account for the necessary registration process that must occur before
testing can begin. Be considerate of your peers and proctors by adhering to this request. If for any reason, a problem occurs on test
day that impacts your arrival, please contact the Guidance Department at (203) 453-2741 ext 3.
Week 1
2012 AP Exam Calendar
Morning - 8 a.m.
Afternoon - 12 p.m.
Monday, May 7
Tuesday, May 8
Wednesday, May 9
Thursday, May 10
Friday, May 11
Chemistry
Computer Science A
Spanish Language
Calculus AB
English Literature and Composition
United States History
Studio Art-last day for your school to submit digital portfolios and to gather
2-D Design and Drawing students for the physical portfolio assembly.
Students should have forwarded their completed digital portfolios to their
teachers well before this date.
Week 2
Monday, May 14
Tuesday, May 15
Wednesday, May 16
Morning - 8 a.m.
Biology
Music Theory
Afternoon - 12 p.m.
Physics B
French Language and Culture
Statistics
Thursday, May 17 Macroeconomics Microeconomics
Friday, May 18
Human Geography
Please note:
Students will be given their room assignments and a checklist from their AP teacher(s) prior
to the test date.
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Guidance
Seniors and Graduation Requirements
Letters and emails have been sent to seniors regarding any outstanding graduation requirements that may
jeopardize their graduation status. It is important that seniors hand in all required community service hours to
guidance, address any outstanding attendance issues with Student Affairs Center, and clear up outstanding
obligations through the Main Office as soon as possible or their name will be removed from this year’s graduation
list.
Scholarships and Awards Nights for 2012
Scholarships and Awards Nights are scheduled on the following dates. All three events allow us to celebrate the
accomplishments
of the students in our GHS community. These events are by invitation only. Invitations will be sent by mail to the
homes of the recipients in the coming weeks. Please contact the Guidance Department if there are any questions.
Undergraduate Awards Night – Monday May 21, 2012 from 7-9pm in the Auditorium
Senior Awards Night – Wednesday May 23, 2012 from 7-9pm in the Auditorium
Scholarship Night - Wednesday May 30, 2012 from 7:30-9pm in the Auditorium
Scheduling for 2012-13 Academic Year
School counselors will begin working on student course requests as soon as the master schedule is made available.
We will contact students individually if any adjustments need to be made from their original course requests. The
counselors will work with senior schedules first, followed by juniors, sophomores and freshman respectively. This
is to ensure that the graduation requirements for seniors are addressed and that it supports the post-secondary
plans. Not all students will be able to see their schedule prior to the close of the school year, but all students will
have the completed schedule mailed to their home over the summer.
World Language
The selection process for the Spanish, French and Latin Honor Societies has begun and selected students
will be inducted during in a ceremony on May 10 th . May 4 th is State Latin Day. We will be sending
more than 30 students this year to participate in a day of cultural activities and academic contests. In
March our students took the National Latin Exam. Our students did quite well with many awards.
A.P. French and A.P. Spanish students are actively preparing for the Advanced Placement exams in May.
High scores on this exam could result in college credit, advanced placement and/or exemption from a
language requirement in college. Screening has been completed for Honors and A.P. classes for next
year. Those students who will be enrolled in A.P. language classes should expect to take the exam next
May.
In order to continue in the sequence, there is a grade requirement for semester 2 that must be met.
Because language is sequential, students who do not do well during semester 2 will not be ready to meet
the challenges of the next level. Be sure to contact your student’s teacher if you have questions
concerning placement for next year.
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Art
Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) Visual Arts Award
James Walwer is the GHS 2012 honoree for Visual Arts. He was honored at a banquet at the Aquaturf on April 9 th
along with Kathleen Wallace for Performing Arts (Music).
Shoreline Arts Alliance - Future Choices
Shoreline Arts Alliance Future Choices is a juried art exhibit for High school students in the Shoreline communities.
Twelve GHS students were represented with 23 artworks accepted into this highly competitive exhibit. Four students
also received awards at a reception on March 4 th .
Sarah Gavagan- First and Second Place Awards for Painting
Jimmy Walwer- 3 rd Place Award for Painting
Aimee Lovington- First Place Award for Pastel Drawing
Ariel Youngblood-Third Place Award for Photography
Other students juried into the exhibit- Maggie Lo Ricco, Marissa Allain, Tucker Vander Wyden, Diana Carter,
Alexandra Shay, Kaitlin Wordin, Nicloe Gigas, Nick Bonfiglio
Sarah Gavagan is the recipient of one of the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts Continuing Education
Scholarships
Guilford High School was presented the Judy Streeter Award for students' accomplishments in this year's
competition.
Donate Life CT Poster Contest- Sarah Rosadini (2 nd from left)received 2 nd Place and Aimee Lovington (1 st on
left) received the ‘Tony Award’ and Molly Bell (not pictured) received an Honorable Mention for posters to
increase awareness of the organ donor program. They were honored at a reception at the Connecticut State Capital
Building.
Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs of CT Statewide Art Contest-2012
The North Branford Women’s Club graciously sponsors GHS for this Senior honor. Four students were selected to
represent GHS, Arielle Youngblood – photography, Nicole Gigas-drawing, Camilla Castro– sculpture and
James Walwer- First Place Award for Painting
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Art
John Slade Ely House Annual Greater New Haven Area High School Exhibition and Competition-
Trumbull Street, New Haven in April.
Elizabeth Greeley Portfolio Competition Awards- Diana Carter and Sarah Gavagan
Other students juried into the show include-Aimee Lovington, Sarah Rosadini, Tucker Vander Wyden,
Sarah Bohen, Michelle Secki, Lucy Smith, Camila Castro, Caitlin Sobelewski, Amanda Bertschinger,
Isabel Thompson
2012 Southern CT Conference Student Art Exhibit at Creative Arts Workshop
Guilford Public Library- Student Art Exhibits – changing exhibits in April and May
Representing GHS- Sarah Gavagan, Arielle Youngblood and Diana Carter at a May 1 st reception.
Senior Portfolio Exhibits - GHS Seniors exhibits for April include Kaitlin Worden, Nicole Gigas,
James Walwer and Alex Shay
“Self Portrait”- Kaitlin Worden
“Jake”- Nicole Gigas
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Art
GHS Special Arts Exhibit will coincide with the Art of Living Spring Fling on May 15 th .
Self Portrait by August Becker
Visiting Artist -Linda Anderson Miller, a natural science illustrator talked to students in Advanced 2D and members
of the Women in Science Club. Linda teaches Natural Science Illustration courses at the Yale Peabody Museum
Education Center in New Haven. www.CTNSI.com
Field Trip to SAA -IMAGES Photography Exhibit at the Guilford Art Center – Ms. Kling’s photo class attended this
exhibit and presentation by Donita Aruny, Director of Shoreline Arts Alliance
English
AGAIN rejoicing Nature sees
Her robe assume its vernal hues:
Her leafy locks wave in the breeze,
All freshly steep’d in morning dews.
“Song—Composed in Spring” by Robert Burns
We celebrated National Poetry Month in the accustomed style of
Guilford High. The Guilford Poets’ Guild came in on April 19 to recite
their original poetry to student audiences. Reaching approximately 500
students in the school, Poets’ Day allows our youth the opportunity to
interact with artists at work. In conjunction with Poets’ Day, the
English department ran their annual student poetry contest. This year’s
winners include, Taylor Hudak, Nyazia Lindsey, Dan Fisher, Megan
Powell, Chris Acuna, Bailey Sullivan, Ashley Malafronte, and William
Hahn. Poets’ Day could not occur without the generous donation of
time from members of the Guilford Poets’ Guild, John Terenzi, Susan
Lott, and the collective efforts of the entire department.
In other news, we gladly welcome Angela Russo back from maternity leave. While she was away, tending to the newest addition to
the Russo household, Susan Hill taught her classes.
As we go to print, the spring musical, “Evita,” is playing to a full house each night. Many congratulations to Cara Mulqueen-
Teasdale, Kevin Buno, Jim Motes, and the entire cast and crew. We applaud your efforts and are proud of your performance.
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Media Center
Reminder to all students to clear their library book obligations by returning their books before the first
day of exams.
Your ID card is expected to be used for entering the Media Center. Please have it readily available to
avoid delaying others.
New coming soon, electronic overdue book notices via email are in process. Mr. Scranton, one of our
technicians is working with Mrs. Wanat of the Media Center to bring about this new way of communicating
an overdue library book. Test cases are now being conducted. We will keep you informed.
All History classes have been working on their research assignments utilizing the Media Center books and
electronic sources.
The World Humanities classes, (Mrs. Dubuc, Mrs. Rebhun, Mr. White), are centering on the Ancient Greek
and Roman Civilization time period up until WWI.
The Civics Classes, (Miss. McQueeney, Ms. Liberman, Mr. Colandrea), are focusing on major issues in
Latin America and third World Countries.
Mr. Peluso’s History students are researching their family’s immigration to the United States using books
and electronic records from Ellis Island.
Mrs. Harrington from the Health & PE Department students is researching current health issues & diseases
in preparation of a PowerPoint presentation.
Mrs. Chaffe, (English), Mr. Hackett, (Engineering & Technology), and Mrs. MulQueen, (English), continue
to research resources with Mrs. Wanat, (Media Technology), regarding the new course offering for
2012-2013 titled “Navigation through Literature”. Books, periodicals, historical documents and websites
are being explored to incorporate into the new course.
Mrs. Bagnoli and Mrs. Ferraro, our Para Educators just completed a display case dedicated to the schools
May production of Evita. You may view it at the entrance area of the Media Center.
Attention: The Graduating Class of 2012
We would like to display your classes’ future college selection/employer in our end of year display case.
For more information about participating please stop in the Media Center.
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Network Technology
The Integrated Technology department is looking forward to two
events this Spring, the alternate energy car race and our annual boat
launch.
Electric Car Race
In an effort to engage students in a Collaborative and Authentic
Assessment activity, students will be engage in the design, planning
and construction of two alterative power vehicles. The culmination
of this lesson will take place in the form a competition between
Guilford High School and other area schools. This unit has been
designed to focus on schools mission for collaboration between
teachers and to help students achieve Academic Expectation 4.
Students enrolled in Electronics, Automotive, and World of Metals
will work collaboratively on the design and construction of two
electric go-karts. The electronics classes will focus on the design
and drive system of the vehicle. The Automotive and World of
Metals class will focus on taking this design and using their
experiences from other Automotive and World of Metals activities to
modify the design and construct the final vehicle. These students
will have the opportunity to see the project from conception to
application. The students not enrolled in both classes will have other
opportunities to participate by being allowed limited class time to
meet with each other for planning and construction purposes.
Beyond the collaboration between the teachers and students of these
classes, students will also be exposed to the other STEM disciplines.
Students will use the discipline of electronics and metals to explore
and learn science, technology engineering and mathematics. Students
will explore how electricity is made and how science has helped
further the development of energy resources.
Students will investigate the designed world and gain insight regarding issues in energy and power. By
engaging students in the design and construction of an electric vehicle, students will create a greater
understanding of the how these disciplines work together in our society. This lesson provides students will real
world experiences in engineering and design by engaging them in an activity that is collaborative and authentic.
Students will be competing and racing go-karts, but beyond the fun students will be required to be
accountable for their work. Students will be assessed on their ability to problem solve. They will also be
assessed on the quality and effort of their work. These skills then can be built upon and provide students the
real word skills necessary for other problem solving activities.
Boat Launch
This year’s boat launch will showcase the work of two sections of boating and navigation. The fleet will
include 23 vessels in the form of skiffs, scow's, kayaks and sailboats. Students have put many hours of hard
work and planning into their vessels. This event will take place on Lake Quonnipaug on June 6th. All are
invited to drop by.
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Physical Education/Health
The interest in this years’ Intramural Volleyball grew to involve over 480
participants! The 45 teams played in 3 leagues throughout the month of March and then
the top 16 played off for the CHAMPIONSHIP during the first week of April. The finals
were played in front of the entire student body on Thursday, April 5 th during the last hour
of the day. The match was played between ROLL TIDE and ILLUMINATI. The play was
outstanding. Many serves were ferocious and unreturnable! Some sets & hits were picture
perfect! Defense by both teams was impressive with players ‘digging out’ incredible plays.
The Championship goes to ROLL TIDE! The team members are Kevin Jacobsen, Willy
Seward, Lucy Faulkner, Tyler Leone, Juan Lluberes, Meg Goodrich, MaKenzi
Gennette, & Olivia Olsen. They were coached in this final match by Billy Ring.
The runners up are ILLUMINATI. Their team members are Marco Parisi, Connor Wallace,
Hannah Suits, Megan Powell, Rob Dombrowski, Ted Jensen, & Juliana Molloy. They too,
brought in a coach for this match, Dave Wagner!
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Math
AP Classes
Advanced Placement test dates are May 8 rd for A.P. Computer Science A, May 9th for A.P. Calculus AB - and May
16 th for A.P. Statistics. It has been an exciting year with classes of highly talented students. Good luck to all the
A.P. students! A note to our other students, to allow A.P. students the best testing setting possible some math classes
are being relocated for the two weeks of A.P. testing.
Calculator Policy
When planning for next year please be aware that Algebra 1 and Geometry students will be required to have a
scientific calculator and graphing calculators will be recommended. Getting comfortable with one calculator can
prove beneficial when doing homework and taking quizzes, tests, and standardized tests. For students in Algebra 2
and up they will continue to be required to have a graphing calculator. If students are financially not able to provide
one, they can sign one out from the school. Students may not use calculators on cell phones, IPODS or other
electronic devices.
Textbooks Online and other supports
We are often asked what other materials might be out there to support classroom instruction. Algebra 1, Geometry
and Algebra 2 have online versions of their textbooks that have extra resources included. These are excellent
support if a student is absent or just wants a little extra practice. PreCalculus has a CD that comes with the textbook
that includes extra practice. And there are many other websites that students can find. Ask your teacher if you want
more information. You may want to think about these as you prepare for finals!
Algebra 1 Pilot
Guilford High School has been accepted into a research study of a Common Core State Standard aligned, state of
Connecticut, Algebra 1 curriculum. Teachers will be attending professional development provided by the study
during the summer and throughout the next year. Students will find the curriculum rigorous and very hands on.
We are very excited to be part of this study. If you have questions, please contact Donna Pudlinski.
Middlesex Math League
High Team Scorer - Varsity - Kevin Gozzi
High Team Scorer - JV - John McGowan
with Principal, Mr. Misenti
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Family & Consumer Science
On April 2nd Ronald McDonald and Cathy Zorgo-Bignolas, House Director for Ronald McDonald House
of Connecticut, came to The Art of Living class to accept a donation for the New Haven house. The
Ronald McDonald House is a “home away from home” for families of seriously ill children being treated
in the New Haven area hospitals. One of the Art of Living teachers, Mrs. Kennedy, was given a Local
Hero’s award from Ronald McDonald House Charities that came with $500.00 for use at GHS. Her goal
was to repay this amount through fundraisers using the award money as seed money. For three years the
Art of Living class has run fundraisers and this year the $500 was paid back along with an additional $300.
The class also made over $900 to give to the Pauline Porpora Scholarship. This scholarship is named for a
beloved paraprofessional from Guilford High School who passed away six years ago. It is a scholarship
for any senior going into teaching or some other human service career.
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Social Studies
The social studies staff has been actively involved in tending to the academic, civic, and social expectations set out in
our school mission statement. In the classroom, PLC, and in professional development, teachers are addressing the
demands of meeting the needs of learners and planning for the future. Initiatives such as implementing the Principles
of Learning and Disciplinary Literacy, including methods of inquiry, continue, while we embrace the new challenges
of understanding the Common Core Standards and planning for our new school. Throughout each grade level, our
staff is deepening our application of Academic Rigor, Socializing Intelligence, Accountable Talk, and Learning as
Apprenticeship as we consider project-based learning, interdisciplinary work, and incorporating new technology into
instruction.
Grade 9
Students in grade 9 World Humanities examined the Age of Exploration through a variety of perspectives. Products
of their work include accountable talk discussions, writings, and children’s storybooks. In quarter four, Mrs. Dubuc,
Mrs. Rebhun, and Mr. White will lead their students to inquiry of the Age of Enlightenment and the Industrial
Revolution before looking at the causes of WWI. Students have begun research projects on various topics which will
be completed in May.
Students in Mrs. Dubuc’s class created children’s storybooks on the Age of Exploration
Grade 10
Students in World Issues classes completed inquiry into issues related to the Treaty of Versailles, WWII, and the
Cold War in quarter three. Recently, Mr. Colandrea, Mrs. Dubuc, Ms. Liberman, Ms. McQueeney, and Mr. Russo
began exploration of area studies to include the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Students will be
completing research and writing a research paper about a world issue associated with Latin America.
Grade 11
Ms. Kehoss, Mr.Minervini, Mr. Peluso, and Mr. Russo have been framing instruction through an examination of
events in United States History from Reconstruction to WWII through the themes of economics and the power of the
federal government. Most recently, students in Mr.Peluso’s classes and Ms. Kehoss’ classes have been observed in
the library investigating and gathering information for their research papers.
Students in Mr. Minervini’s classes and Mr. Russo’s class made inquiry into the legacy of Jim Crow in the South
from the end of Reconstruction through the murder of Emmitt Till. The unit of study required students to interpret
multiple sources-including completing and discussing part of a literacy test. Additionally icons of the Gilded Age
were held up to scrutiny and compared to the wealthiest American’s today. Students looked at the question: How do
the icons of the Gilded Age compare to the wealthiest American’s today? Mr. Minervini’s students also are
participating in a stock market simulation.
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Social Studies
Mr. Peluso’s work in organizing student interviews of WWII era Guilford Veterans and residents has begun in
earnest. Recently, Mr. Peluso held meetings with the town librarian, Mr. Balestracci, Mr. Misenti, Mr.Russo, and a
member of the local VFW to kick off the project. Students who will be part of the project have begun an orientation
on interviewing to prepare for the first sessions.
Grade 12 Electives
Students in our Human Behavior classes have been examining abnormal psychology through experiments, informational
text, and film. “Sybil and Multiple Personality Disorder” and “A Beautiful Mind and Schizophrenia” provided
a forum for students to explore the causes and symptoms of these conditions as well as the limitations and achievements
of people with these conditions.
Mr. White has students in Contemporary Issues class fully integrating technology into their most recent projects.
After investigating a variety of issues, student groups are scripting, filming and editing (with voice-over narration)
their own movies using cameras and computer software.
In American History through Architecture, Mr. Powers recently brought students to visit the Henry Whitfield
House. The trip built upon students’ experience in understanding the form and function of period architecture in
Guilford. Prior to the trip, students constructed models of colonial homes.
Students in American History through Architecture constructed models of colonial homes
as part of a unit on colonial architecture. Pictured at right: The Henry Whitfield House
Want to control the monetary supply like the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank?
As part of their unit on Monetary Policy, students in AP Economics completed an online simulation hosted by the
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Students played the role of the ‘head of the Fed’ in trying to keep
unemployment and inflation down by using the chief monetary policy tool of the Fed- the discount rate.
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Social Studies
How does our nation rank in comparison to other nations?
Students in AP Human Geography have been examining quality of life ratings for citizens of various countries from
around the world. Through researching rankings on freedom, prosperity and development students are using analysis,
interpretation, and drawing conclusions about how life in the United States compares with life for citizens in other
countries. Students specifically worked to interpret data from the Legatum Prosperity Index and the Human
Development Index.
The Guilford Debate Team had an excellent inaugural season.
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Athletics
The Fencing Team - had an outstanding season this year which culminated in State Championships for the Boy’s Foil team,
Boy’s Epee team and the Girl’s Epee team. Guilford was also named the first ever Overall State Champion in both boys and girls
fencing.
Congratulations to our Winter Athletes of the Month:
December: Emily Taylor (Indoor Track) & Ray Sherwood (Wrestling)
January: Julianna Molloy (Ice Hockey) & Jack Fitzgerald (Ice Hockey)
February: Bronwyn Reeve (Fencing) & Jacob Brocksieper (Fencing)
March: MaKenzi Gennette (Fencing) & David Slattery (Fencing)
Please visit the Athletes of the month page on our Athletic website for more information.
Congratulations to our Unified Sports Team
Tuesday evening, April 24 th , at the ninth annual Michaels Jewelers’ Unified Sports Cup Awards Banquet, Guilford High School
was awarded the Michaels Cup Exemplary High School Award for their overall excellence and commitment to the Unified Sports
program. The principal, athletic director, unified coaches, unified athletes and unified partners were all on hand to receive the
award for Guilford High School.
CIAC Scholar Athletes
Corinne Sejourne and Ted Jensen have been selected Guilford High School’s 2011-2012 CIAC Scholar Athletes. They both
received at least two varsity awards from a CIAC sponsored sport and are high-ranking students in the graduating class.
Corinne has earned varsity status in cross country, gymnastics and spring track. Ted has earned varsity status in soccer and
basketball and he was a captain of the basketball team this year. Congratulations to these two fine scholar-athletes.
Congratulations to our softball coach Steve Zajac – on Wednesday, April 18 th he earned his 100 th win against Sacred Heart
Academy by a score of 6-3.
Sideliners Awards Program: The Annual Sideliners Senior Athletic Awards Program will be held on Wednesday, June 6 beginning
at 7:00 PM at the Guilford High School auditorium. All senior athletes and selected underclassmen will receive invitations to attend.
This is the highlight of the year for GHS Athletics. Each senior will receive a personalized plaque identifying varsity participation.
Other awards will include: All State Individuals, scholar athletes and more. Please plan to attend. This is an important event that all
invited athletes should attend!
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Music
The Music Department finished a very busy April with much success. On March 31st, the Repertory
Orchestra and the Symphony Orchestra traveled to Foxborough MA to compete in the MICCA
(Mass. Instrumental and Choral Conductors Assoc) Adjudication Festival where they earned a bronze
and gold medal respectively. It was Guilford's third gold medal at this event and their first performance
there since 2008.
On April 9th, 104 GHS musicians and 20+ adults and chaperones headed south by motorcoach to New
Orleans for a week of performing and exploration. The trip coincided with the French Quarter Festival and
the city was alive with music everywhere. Our three groups, Voices, Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble
performed in the midst of it all at Jackson Square and in the Riverwalk. The students sampled wonderful
Cajun/Creole cuisine, floated out amongst alligators in the bayous and swamps and even performed a service
project in conjunction with LSU in coastline preservation by planting water grasses. Our students were
commended everywhere they went for their exemplary citizenship and superb musicianship.
On the home front, three students represented Guilford HS in the CMEA (Conn. Music Educators Assoc.)
All-State Honors Ensembles. They event was held at the CT Convention Center in Hartford and our
participants were Sierra Hall and Joseph Boughton in the Band and Alexander Braddock in the Orchestra.
The GHS Musical production this year is EVITA and will run April 27, 28 and 29 (matinee) and again the
following weekend on May 3, 4 & 5. The show involves over 90 students and staff and features the music of
Andrew Lloyd Webber. Limited tickets are still available by calling 203-453-2741 ex. 620.
Finally, student Jackson Macor has, once again, had his Capstone project composition "Allegro for
Orchestra" selected by the Vermont Midi Project (vtmidi.org) to be performed at their OPUS concert in
Ludlow, VT on May 2nd. This is the second year and third composition that his work has been honored
in this fashion.
The final concerts of the year are just around the corner. The Spring Choral Concert is Thursday, May 17th
at 7:00 PM The Ned Tarantino Memorial Scholarship Concert featuring Orchestras and Jazz Ensemble is
Thursday, May 31st at 7:00 and the Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble the following
week on Tuesday, June 5th, also at 7:00 pm.
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HEALTH OFFICE REMINDERS
In Guilford, a physical exam is required for Grade 10. The exam must be done after January 1,
of the year your child begins tenth grade. In accordance with state law (C.G.S. Secs. 10-204a
and 10-206), all tenth grade physicals MUST be on file before your child begins eleventh grade.
The 3-page “blue physical form’’ should be completed by a parent/guardian and the student’s
health care provider. This new blue form also meets the requirements for participation in GHS
athletics. All mandated exam requirements must be done and documented by the medical
office. Any incomplete exams will be returned to the parents, for completion by the health
care provider. If you have any questions or need assistance in meeting the health requirements,
please contact the Guilford High School Health Office at (203) 453-2741, ext.6. Blue forms will
be sent home, via mail, to all students in Grade 9.
Any medication in the Health Office must be picked up by the last day of school. Any medication
not picked up will be discarded, as it may not be stored over the summer. Medication orders
are only good for the school year in which it was written. All medication orders require a new
authorization form, if they are to be continued next year. All medications (prescription and
over-the-counter) may not be given in school without a physician’s authorization form.
Business Club News: Former Graduate returns
The Business Club scheduled an entrepreneur to address the Business Ed. students and the Business
Club members. Steve DePino, a photographer, entrepreneur, business owner and former Guilford
High graduate shared with us the many hats one wears when running your own business, along with
the sense of pride and accomplishment one gains.
Mr. DePino, a local photographer who does a lot of traveling gave an excellent presentation
demonstrating the many facets of photography, including his various jobs, contracts, lighting,
scenery, and natural settings. He shared how his business continues to evolve each day as
photographic technology continues to change in this digital age.
Mr. DePino’s sincere presentation helped the students gain real life day to day experiences of
running a service oriented business.
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May 2012
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3
Auditorium:
Spring Musical
“Evita” 7:00 pm
4
Auditorium:
Spring Musical
“Evita” 7:00 pm
5
Auditorium:
Spring Musical
“Evita” 7:00 pm
6 7 8 9 10
Auditorium:
World Language
Honor Induction
Ceremony 6:00 pm
11 12
13 14
Library:
GBOE 7:30 pm
15 16 17
Auditorium:
State of Schools
Reception 6:30 pm
Presentation:7:00pm
18 19
20 21
Auditorium:
Underclass
Awards Night
7:00 pm
22
Library:
National Honor
Society Induction
7:00 pm
23
Early Dismissal
Auditorium:
Senior Awards
Night 7:00 pm
24
Auditorium:
Choral Concert
7:00 pm
25
Senior Outing @
Holiday Hill
26
27 281
NO SCHOOL
Memorial Day
29
Auditorium:
Senior Showcase
6:00 pm
30
Senior Breakfast
@ Woodwinds
Auditorium:
Senior Scholarship
Night 7:30 pm
31
Auditorium:
Orchestra/Jazz
Concert
7:00 pm
June 2012
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1
Senior Prom
Aqua Turf Club
2
SAT Test
7:30 am - 1:00 pm
3 4 5
Auditorium:
Band/Wind Ensemble
Perc. Ensemble 7:30 pm
6
Auditorium:
Senior Sideliners
Awards 7:00 pm
7
Auditorium:
Theater Arts Showcase
7:00 pm
8 9
10 11
Final Exams
Library:
GBOE 7:30 pm
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Final Exams
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Final Exams
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Final Exams
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Last Day of School
Graduation 6:00 pm
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Important Information
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
May 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Advanced Placement (AP) Testing
14, 15, 16, 17, 18
May 23
Early Dismissal (students only - teacher professional development)
May 23 Senior Awards Night 7:00 pm (GHS Auditorium)
May 25
Senior Outing @ Holiday Hill
May 28
Memorial Day (no school for students & staff
May 29 Senior Showcase 6:00 pm (GHS Auditorium)
May 30 Senior Breakfast/Slide Show Woodwinds/GHS Auditorium
Senior Scholarship Night
7:30 pm (GHS Auditorium)
June 1
Senior Prom @ Aqua Turf Club
June 6
Senior Athlete Awards Night (Sideliners) 7:00 pm (GHS Auditorium)
June 11-14
Final Exams
June 15 Graduation Ceremony 6:00 pm Guilford Green
Upcoming Guilford Board of Education Meetings
Meetings Begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Guilford High School Library
May 14 June 11 July 9 August 13
The Guilford Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national/ethnic origin,
age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices.
Questions or complaints related to Title IX should be directed to Anne Keene, Assistant Superintendent, 55 Park St., Guilford, CT
06437 or at 203-453-8216; questions or complaints related to disabilities, should be directed to Patricia Brett, Director of Pupil
Services, 280 South Union Street, Guilford, CT or 203-453-0128.
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Class of 2012
In order to participate in the following senior events and activities, class dues (*$240.00) must be paid in full by
Thursday, May 24 th .
Senior Outing to Holiday Hill on 5/25/2012 from 7:30 am to 6 pm.
Senior Breakfast at Woodwinds on 5/30/2012 from 7:30 am to 12 pm.
Yearbook
Class T-Shirt
Cap and Gown
Please make checks payable to Guilford High School and bring to Mr. Nasry (Rm 32) or Mrs. Parent (Rm 19).
*All class dues are solely used for senior activities and graduation.
To access all necessary permission slips, go to the GHS website and click on School Info, then Class Information and
then Senior or go directly to the following website page.
http://www.guilford.k12.ct.us/~ghs/school_info/class_info/seniors/index.php
The following forms must be signed, submitted and returned to the main office by Tuesday, May 15, 2012.
Field Trip Waiver Form
Senior Activities Agreement of Expectations Form
Senior Outing Early Leave Form
Senior Showcase:
The Senior Showcase will take place on Tuesday, May 29 th , 2012 from 6pm to 8pm.
Students must attend the Audition Meeting on Thursday May 24th from 2:15- 3:30 in room 32 and bring the details of their
act, lyrics, etc. so they can be reviewed and approved by Mrs. Parent and Mr. Nasry.
Students must attend the dress rehearsal on Saturday, May 26th from 10 am – 12 pm in the Auditorium and the dress
rehearsal on Tuesday, May 29th from 2:30pm to 4:30pm to go over the program of acts and complete a necessary sound
check.
Sincerely,
Class of 2012 Officers
Dear Freshman Parents/Guardians,
Class of 2015
On behalf of the administration, faculty and staff, we welcome you to the class of Twenty-Fifteen or 2015. As
advisors, we will continually update students and you concerning the goals, activities and future plans of our class. Our
role is to guide, motivate, and nurture our students as they progress through their high school experience.
Dues and fundraisers are our largest moneymakers, which will help defray many of the expenses in the senior year
such as yearbooks, outings, caps and gowns, the prom, etc. We are in the beginning stages of planning our first fundraiser;
any suggestions are welcome.
As advisors of the Class of 2015, we are setting class dues in the amount of $240.00, which will be due by senior
year. You can pay in increments each year, or pay in full at anytime. Please make checks payable to GHS Class of 2015.
If anyone is unable to meet this obligation, please contact Miss Hirsch or Miss Strzepek.
We are excited for and look forward to the next few years!
Diane Hirsch
hirschd@guilford.k12.ct.us
Ali Strzepek
strzepeka@guilford.k12.ct.us
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