Jagwire - Glen Allen High School PTSA

March 2011
JAGWIRE GLEN
Principal’s Message
Spring is definitely in the air and the athletic fields are once again alive with
activity! As the weather continues to tease us with temperatures in the 70’s,
the Jaguars are busier than ever. The music department is headed into festival
season, the drama department is getting Footloose, and spring athletes are
ready for competition. It’s hard to believe we are already mid-way through the
third marking period. As we continue to keep the focus on a successful
inaugural year, we are also busy planning for year two. In just a few months
Glen Allen will welcome approximately 400 freshmen and 24 new teachers.
While we will not be close to capacity, our learning community continues to
grow in numbers and spirit.
We are proud of the accomplishments of all our students and the beginning of
each new season brings a renewed sense of school pride. Our students fill the
stands and auditorium to support their peers and are very conscientious about
giving back to the Glen Allen Community. There are many opportunities in the
next few weeks to see our students in action and we invite you come out and
support the Jaguars. Grab your teal and black and join us for an exciting
spring! Go Jags!
Tracie Weston
SCHOOL/PTSA NEWSLETTER
ALLEN
HIGH SCHOOL
PTSA
The Glen Allen Key Club and FCCLA would like to thank all those who participated
in and attended Glen Allen High School’s First Annual Staff vs. Student Basketball
Game on February 18 th . Ticket sales were able to raise $579 and collect 600 cans
for the Central Virginia Food Bank. Over 575 students attended! 22 students and
20 GAHS Staff members played in the game. The Staff team was victorious in a
nail-bitingly close game.
It’s never too late to contribute to the GAHS PTSA Jaguar Fund!
This is our primary fundraiser and the closer we get to our goal,
the more programs we can provide!
Any amount is welcome and is tax deductible!
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Amy Croft
Math Teacher
Amy Croft has been teaching for 16 years.
Before coming on board at Glen Allen High
School, she taught math at Henrico High School,
Byrd Middle School and Godwin High School. In
her spare time, she enjoys reading, baking and
working out. Another passion of hers is fitness.
She is also a group exercise instructor (teaching
spinning and boot camp) at American Family
Fitness.
Favorite Things:
Book: Anything by James Patterson
Movie: Breakfast Club
Candy: M & M’s
Food: Strawberries and Greek yogurt
Color: Purple
Quote: “Once you learn to quit, it becomes a
habit” - Vince Lombardi
Shana Katz
Family and Consumer Sciences
Shana Katz recently moved back to
Richmond after attending The University of
Georgia and teaching for 9 years in Atlanta.
She currently teaches Foods and Nutrition,
Creative Fashion, Home Furnishing and
Design and is the FCCLA sponsor. Shana
enjoys spending time with her daughter,
scrapbooking and entertaining for friends
and family.
Favorite Things:
Book: My new favorite book is Pinkalicious
which I enjoy reading over and over again to
my 1 ½ year old daughter.
Movie: I am Sam
Candy: I love anything chocolate!
Food: I’ve never met a food I didn’t like!
Color: Green
Quote: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is
fighting a hard battle.” Plato
“Life is short. Eat chocolate.”
It’s time to fill our 2011/2012 Executive Committee.
If you’d like to serve on the PTSA Board,
please contact our nominating committee chair, Marie Galan at
Parliamentarian@gahsptsa.com.
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Glen Allen High School Library
Mission: Ensuring that students and staff are lifelong readers and effective
users of ideas and information.
David Baldacci will be reading and speaking at GAHS on April 5th
as part of the All Henrico Reads program. Stay tuned for more
information on this exciting author. The Camel Club is available in
the library for students to borrow to read before April 5th. We will be
looking forward to seeing you at the evening event. The program
will be held at Glen Allen High School. Middle School students will
listen to Mr. Baldacci in the morning, and high school students will
have their opportunity to hear Mr. Baldacci in the afternoon. A
program and book signing will be held in the auditorium that night for the community to come and hear David
Baldacci and he has promised to stay until every book is signed! I look forward to seeing many of you at the
different events.
A Salsa Band, African Drums, and Theater IV, OH MY!!!! These were just a few of
the events presented during Black History Month in February. An announcement was
made every day and books were on display. Each person talked about during the
announcements had a biography written about him/her or had written a book. How
exciting to have the opportunity to show off my collection to the students!
During the month of February, The 50 th anniversary of To Kill a Mockingbird was celebrated
with a lecture by Charles Shields who wrote Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee and I am
Scout. Mary Badham, the original Scout from the movie with Gregory Peck was in town. It was
a wonderful presentation and now the library owns autographed copies of both of Shield’s books
and an autographed picture of a movie scene with Gregory Peck and Scout.
JagMart Volunteers Needed
We need your help and as a thank you, we will give you a free T-shirt! Volunteers are needed
in the bookstore from 1-2:00 and from 3:45 to 4:15. It’s a lot of fun and a great way to see
what’s going on around the school. It’s easy to sign up online at
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/jagmart. Work 2 shifts during the month of March and
receive a free t-shirt.
Many other volunteer opportunities are available. Check out our volunteers’page:
http://www.gahsptsa.com/id17.html.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR
March 12-13: Spirit Weekend –Daylight Donuts
March 16: Student Holiday
April 1: 1/2 Day Student Holiday and End of Marking Period 3
April 4: Spirit Day at Cheeburger Cheeburger
April 18-22: Spring Break
May 30: Schools Closed-Memorial Day
June 2: Underclass Awards Assembly
June 14-17: Exam Week
June 17: Last Day of School
Fun, Food and Fellowship!
Save the Dates… .Support the Jaguars.
GAHS PTSA is committed to finding ways that we can show our spirit in the community with
area businesses. This also serves as a way for the PTSA to earn money while at the same time
promoting fellowship and fun events. Some events need a flyer and others don't. Please see the
events listed below and we hope you can come out in support of the Jaguars!
Hope to see you there!
Jaguar Athletic Association Meeting
Monday, 3/14 at 7:00 p.m.
Glen Allen Community Room
www.jaguarathleticassociation.com
Follow your favorite sport on the season page at:
http://www.highschoolsports.net/portal.cfm?schoolid=VA23060141479&timeoffset=300
Saturday/Sunday March 12-13
Daylight Donuts All weekend!
Mention you are a Jaguar
Monday, April 4th
Cheeburger, Cheeburger All Day
Bring flyer
Melissa Johnson, PTSA Retail Spirit Event Coordinator
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
PTSA YARDSALE
SATURDAY, MAY 7 th
8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Anyone can rent a table for $10.
We’re planning to have a truck pick up any donations at the end if you’d prefer not to take your items
back home with you.
If you’d rather donate your items to the PTSA (no clothes please), please contact Helena Lythgoe at
Programs@gahsptsa.com.
We will be advertising this event in local papers!
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
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Our Amazing Teal Tornadoes, FTC Team 4105
Congratulations to Glen Allen’s FIRST robotics Tech Challenge team, Teal Tornadoes. The Tornadoes blew into
the Virginia State championship and, after battling 48 of the state’s best robots, came home as the division
finalist. They also were named a finalist for the “Motivate Award” and the “Inspire Award”, the highest award
bestowed upon a team at the state tournament.
The Tornadoes are currently working in partnership
with JR Tucker High School’s FIRST Robotics team,
Sparky 384. Together, the two teams are building a
mini-bot to launch off Tucker’s FRC robot. Please come
support and cheer on your Tornadoes at VCU’s Siegel
Center April 7th and 8 th at the FRC competition –
admission is free!
CATS Foundation
Caring All Together in Service
Yves White meets Space
Shuttle Astronaut Tony
Antonelli at the General
Assembly’s Aerospace Day
The commercial for the CATS Foundation is finished. It will be aired soon at all the participating high
schools and the membership in the club will be open for business. All of our planning for the group is
done and now we need fresh new ideas. If you are interested in helping with any of the projects we
will be doing, please contact Mr. Stone or Mrs. Branyon to get involved. We welcome all help. Our
first project is serving dinner on April 1 st for the Spring Musical Footloose. We will be splitting the
profit with the drama department and our part will go into our Habitat for Humanity House fund. Our
next project is organizing a Powder Puff Game in May among the participating schools. We also
hope to build picnic tables that day for Habitat for Humanity and to collect recyclable cans for profit.
Begin saving your cans now so that we can trade them in for cash toward “the house the CATS will
build.” If you have any questions or need more information, please contact either Angie Branyon
(apbranyon@henrico.k12.va.us) or Harvey Stone (jhstone@henrico.k12.va.us).
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News from Glen Allen High School’s Marketing Department
This year our marketing students formed a very successful business partnership
with the Tuckernut Square Chick-fil-A store. The students created new Chick-fil-
A food products, and pitched their ideas in a very successful sales campaign to
Mr. John Worden, Tuckernut store owner, Mr. Rocky Marrin, Tuckernut store
Marketing Manager, and Mr. Will McFadden, Chick-fil-A Marketing executive
who flew in from the Atlanta corporate office.
Our class also recently took part in a challenge to sign up at least 150 Jaguars for
text message promotional alerts in a short period of time. We took the challenge
and using newly learned marketing skills, beat the challenge! Our prize consists
of a free Chick-fil-A lunch! You can help us increase our totals by texting
“JAGUARS”to 411247.
Cole Hyman prepares for his
sales pitch to introduce the new
Drama Update:
Join us for FOOTLOOSE on April 1 st and 2 nd . Come support our Jaguars
as we perform the first school musical. The ticket order form is in the
newsletter and advanced tickets are at a reduced rate. Students come
support your friends and earn some extra credit; parents come enjoy a
great evening of entertainment! Contact Mr. Stone with ticket orders and
questions (jhstone@henrico.k12.va.us).
**FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY** For the Friday night show you can take
advantage of our Dinner Theater option and get a great meal and a great
show! Dinner theater tickets can be purchased using the same order
form!
Congratulations to our performing Jaguars!
Congratulations to the following students for their winning achievements
at the Capital District Forensics Meet.
Olivia Carter: 1 st Place Extemporaneous Speaking
Tanisha Jefferson and Jasmine Washington: 1 st Place Duo Interpretation
James Hunsaker: 2 nd Place Poetry
Madison Loweree: 2 nd Place Impromptu
Kaite Callan: 3rd Place Dramatic Interpretation
Corrinne Hilicki: 3 rd Place Storytelling
Heather Miller: 4 th Place Prose
At the team level, the Glen Allen Forensics team came in 2 nd Place at the
District Level! GREAT WORK!
Congratulations to the Competition One Act Team for their successful
performance at Henrico High School in February! A special
congratulations to James Hunsaker (grade 9) and Jakob Mattice
(grade 10) for being recognized with Outstanding Acting Awards by the
panel of judges.
J. Harvey Stone
Theatre Arts & Social Studies
jhstone@henrico.k12.va.us
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JAGUAR DRAMA PRESENTS...
Friday, April 1, 2011
Dinner Theater Friday @6:00 pm
in Glen Allen Commons
Show at 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Show at 7:30 pm
Ticket Cost: $6.00 in advance
$8.00 at the door
Friday’s Dinner Theater and Show: $16.00
RESERVATION FORM # OF TICKETS PERFORMANCE PAYMENT
NAME ____________________________ _______ FRIDAY DINNER & SHOW ________
Address___________________________ ($16.00 each)
___________________________
______ Friday Show Only @7:30pm _______
($6.00 in advance)
______ Sat. 4/2/11 @ 7:30pm _______
Mail to: ($6.00 in advance)
Glen Allen High School
ATTN: HARVEY STONE
10700 Staples Mill Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060 Total Payment _______
Dinner Theater Deadline March 17, 2011
Deadline for Show Only Ticket Advance Orders: March 30, 2011
Please Reserve Early for Choice Seating!
For More Information, Please Call Harvey Stone @ 501-3300 or 339-4281
Or Email jhstone@henrico.k12.va.us
**TICKETS ARE NOT MAILED!
**TICKETS MAY BE PICKED UP 1/2 HOUR BEFORE EACH SHOW (Dinner Theater as well)
Box Office Use only _____Con. _____Seat _____Sort _____$$
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IMPORTANT MEETING TO DISCUSS HCPS MATH CURRICULUM!
Are you aware that Henrico County Public School’s math curriculum has changed at all levels?
Do you know what impact this will have on your child?
If you want to understand or know more about Henrico’s K-12 math curriculum, please mark your calendars for
MONDAY, MARCH 14 TH AT 7:00p.m., MOODY MIDDLE SCHOOL. A meeting is being held with HCPS Superintendent
Russo, and others, to:
� have informative dialogue about the current HCPS K-12 math curriculum
� better understand the philosophy and intent behind the K-12 math curriculum
� discuss parental concerns and address questions
The meeting is a result of The Lay Advisory Committee identifying and pursuing the need for an in-depth explanation and
communication between HCPS and the community as to the direction of math instruction in our county. Parents and
teachers have raised concerns to members of LAC. These concerns include:
� an increasing number of current high school students do not appear adequately prepared for the rigor of high
school, and then college level math.
� the increased placement of students in Algebra I in 8 th grade, along with the compacting/compression of some of
the math curriculum, starting in elementary school, appears to present challenges for many students at all levels.
The program of math instruction affects ALL of our children, and this meeting will be relevant to all. The quality and
effectiveness of math curriculum and math instruction have tremendous implications, not only for the success of our
children, but also for a productive, competitive business community and healthy society in general.
This meeting represents an opportunity for parents and community members to hear the HCPS plan and then
address any concerns to better ensure the HCPS plan represents a sound, “best practices”program of math
instruction that will enable our children to learn and master math “for life”. Please attend if you are able.
HOSPITALITY
The Hospitality Committee continued to be hard at work over the 2 nd nine weeks –hosting several events during the last
few months. We began with brunch on November 2 nd for Parent-Teacher Conference Day with several varieties of
wonderful quiches, desserts and assorted breads. The faculty was so impressed with our efforts!
During the week before Winter Break, we contributed to the Glen Allen Holiday Café which was set up in the Chorus
Room to offer the faculty & staff a fun and festive gathering place during the first half of December. On Monday,
December 13, Daylight Donuts again very generously donated 7 dozen delicious donuts to provide a great way to kick
off the week. Our amazing Committee hosted an appetizer lunch on Tuesday, December 14, which was a huge hit with
everyone! Ham biscuits, meatballs & appetizers of every description graced the tables. And on Thursday, December 16,
we were all set to provide a sweet break with our Cookie Café –but the weather did not cooperate as Winter Break
started early due to snow.
However, we gave the faculty a “snow-check”on the Cookie Café and provided that for Valentine’s Day. We were excited
to show the faculty & staff what a “sweet”group they are!
We are planning more special events for our wonderful faculty and staff, culminating in Teacher Appreciation Week from
May 2 nd –6 th . During that week, we will be providing treats, lunches, gift baskets and gift cards for the unbelievably
talented staff here at Glen Allen High School. More information will be coming soon, but please consider donating a $10
gift card –our goal is to present a gift card to every member of the staff that week to show our tremendous appreciation
for their professionalism and dedication. If you would like to be part of the Hospitality Committee, or if you would like to
make a donation for Teacher Appreciation Week, please email volunteers@gahsptsa.com –and a heartfelt thank you to
all who have contributed so generously to our efforts so far this year!
Liz Dickie
Hospitality Committee Chair
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A Great Night of Art and Community
Jaguar Art Gallery and Social
S P E C I A L T H A N K S
PTSA Hospitality Committee
The GAHS Art Department
The GAHS Music Department
The Art Departments of:
Glen Allen Elementary School
Greenwood Elementary School
Echo Lake Elementary School
Holman Middle School
Rivers Edge Elementary School
Springfield Park Elementary School
Three Chopt Elementary School
Special Guests:
Norman Rainock
Jorge Benitez
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“What’s Happening?”from Glen Allen School Counseling
� Exploring College Majors and Career Group: Starting March 4 th , and meeting for four weeks on Friday’s
during Directed Study (J-step) students will examine occupations, careers, and majors related to one’s interest,
needs, skills and opportunities. Please come by school counseling to receive a permission form to join in with this
group.
� Introduction to Virginia Education Wizard: March 9 th , all 9 th grade students will be introduced to Virginia
Education Wizard during English class and provided with a temporary password for access. This website will
provide students with an opportunity to take inventory for their future career and educational plans.
� AP Information Session: May 9 th 6-7:30pm AP Teachers will be available to review course objectives,
summer assignments and Q&A regarding 2011-12 classes. Any students planning to take AP classes are
encouraged to come.
Summer Opportunities will be updated as they come into our counseling office.
Please continue to check the School Counseling Department webpage and HCPS link for new information.
Here are a few items to get you started:
� Summer School- The specific summer school information for each course will be out in March, but here is some
information so that you can start planning. The Summer School Session will be June 27-August 4, 2011 from 7:30 am-
1:30 pm at Godwin, Hermitage and Highland Springs. The following high school summer courses will be offered
English 9, 10, 11, 12; Algebra I and II, Geometry, Spanish I and II, World Studies I and II, U.S. History, Government, Earth
Science, Biology I and II, Health and PE 9 and 10. Drivers Education will be offered as a Semester Courses from 7:30
am- 12:30 pm on June 27 -July 14, 2011 OR July 18-August 4, 2011. Registration for above summer courses will be in
School Counseling Offices from April 4 - June 1, 2011. The cost for a Henrico Resident is $300 for 1 Credit or $150 for
Sem. 1/2 Credit. We can provide Non-Henrico Resident tuition information upon request.
� Online Summer Courses- Online courses will be from June 6-August 3, 2011. Registration for Online Courses
will be in School Counseling Offices April 4-April 15. The following courses will be offered online: Health and PE 9 and
10, Geometry, Earth Science, U.S. History, Government, English 12. More information will be coming in March.
� VCU Arts Summer Intensive Residency Program July 10-29 2011. Offering high school students an
opportunity to explore their interests in the fine arts, design arts or performing arts; promotes cross-disciplinary
approaches to creative activity; and imparts practical knowledge and skills to prepare performing artists for college
auditions and visual artists for the creation of their application portfolios. For more information contact Dr. Mitzi Gregory,
Program Director Phone 1-866-534-3201 (toll free) or www.vcu.edu/arts/summerintensive
� Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) High School Summer Program: June 27 –August 12, 2011. Open to
high school sophomores –juniors. Attend special courses in writing, drama and math alongside college and adult
students you can explore subjects not available at high school and earn college credits. Applications accepted until May 4
(or March 25 for financial aid applicants) For more information and applications available at www.ssp.harvard.edu
� Virginia Commonwealth University - (Richmond, VA) June 20 –July 22, 2011
Medical Science Internship: This 5 week summer program is for students interested in healthcare and research
component of medicine. Interns are challenged through clinical shadowing opportunities, lectures and researching with
laboratory mentor. Minorities and young ladies are encouraged to apply. Applications due March 25, 2011. For more
information and applications available at: http://www.msip.vcu.edu
� Computers and Technology at Virginia Tech - (C-Tech2) (Blacksburg, VA) June 26 –July 9, 2011. Virginia
Tech’s College of Engineering invites students to participate in a program called C-Tech2 - Computers and Technology at
Virginia Tech. The target population for the program is rising junior and senior high school girls. A primary focus
of the program is to help develop and sustain the interests of women in engineering and the sciences. Participants will
spend the majority of their time involved in hands-on activities designed to increase their interest in and knowledge of
applications of engineering, math and science to real world situations. For additional information and application
instructions, contact Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity at 540-231-3973 or visit the website at:
www.eng.vt.edu/ctech2
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� VCU Urban Journalism Workshop –(Richmond, VA) July 11 –22. The School of Mass Communications at
Virginia Commonwealth University is sponsoring this workshop for high school students for two weeks of intensive
journalism skills training in writing and reporting, interviewing, editing and newspaper design (mainly rising seniors) who
might be considering journalism as a course of study in college or career. It is sponsored jointly by Dow Jones News
Fund and VCU at no cost to participants Applicants ideally juniors 2010-11, although consideration will be given to current
sophomores. Applicant should be on the staff of his/her student newspaper 2010-11 although consideration will be given
to students planning to be on their paper next year and show an interest in print journalism (writing & editing). Students
must submit a brief essay with the application, along with 2 letters of recommendations from a newspaper
adviser/journalism or other teacher and current transcript. Students will write at least 2 stories for publication. Top story
written by a rising senior will be nominated for a national $1000 scholarship. Applications must be submitted by March 31,
2011. For more information, contact Carol Mawyer at VCU: 804-827-3725 or cbmawyer@vcu.edu
� Phillips Exeter Academy –(Exeter, NH) July 3 –Aug. 6, 2011. Five weeks of academic study, athletics,
performing arts and exploration. The UPPER SCHOOL is open to students who have completed grades 9 th , 10 th , 11 th or
12 th . After seven decades, Exeter continues to embrace the Harkness Pedagogy. The educational concept remains as
revolutionary as it is fundamentally sound: our seminar approach places students at the center of the learning process, a
process nurtured by an environment of respect and active participation. For more information on classes and tuition,
please visit our website at www.exeter.edu/summer
Recently, the Specialty Center students at Glen Allen took on a new challenge. Their task was to write “their
sentence.” Daniel Pink, author of Drive, had a contest charging people to write in one sentence what they
wanted their legacy to be. As a class, the students looked to the past at historical figures and hypothesized
what their sentences may have been. After a day or two of thinking, analyzing, and reflecting the center
students went to work and began creating their own legacies. The sentences were so profound and noteworthy
that they were placed in the art gallery to display for the Specialty Center Open House. The sentences that
were created were not only a reflection of the incredible young people walking the halls of Glen Allen High
School but also an indication of the wonderful things to come for the youth of today and the realization that they
can and will make a difference in the world.
She made children smile by teaching them what they couldn’t teach themselves. Savannah Patterson
She made people see color in a black and white world. Jessie Robertson
Some people strive to change themselves, but she strived to change the world. Chloe McGolrick
When no one else thought she could she never stopped trying because knew she would. Emma Goethel
She didn’t let the mountain intimidate her. Zjiada Cosic
She stumbled through life but she stuck the landing. Summer Lawson
She wrote the words that no one else could speak. Abby Naughton
She unlocks doors with piano keys. Heather Gammon
She will carpe the heck out of deim. Mallory Powers
She was often misunderstood but her intentions were always good. Alisha Easley
For the most updated information on school events visit our website:
www. henrico.k12.va.us/HS/glenallen
Links to the “Daily Announcements”and “School Calendar”are on the left.
KEEP UP TO DATE WITH PTSA NEWS AND ACTIVITIES AT:
WWW.GAHSPTSA.COM
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