WELCOME BACK GREENWOOD EAGLES GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday September 6, 2013

SAT WORD FOR THE DAY haphazard (adj) By chance; accident; random The sloppy statistician collected his data in such a haphazard manner that his findings were of little value to the academic community.

Quotes for the Week FAIRNESS “Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr. “Fairness is not an attitude. It's a professional skill that must be developed and exercised.” Brit Hume

THOUGHT FOR THE Week The greatest oak was once a little nut who held its ground. ~Author Unknown

Tiffie Bridgham Artist of the Month

ASVAB The 2013 ASVAB Test has been scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 24th at 8:30 a.m. in the GHS Cafeteria. Students interested need to sign-up with Mrs. Coleman in Guidance.  

STUDENTS AND STAFF ARE REMINDED TO WEAR THEIR SCHOOL ID AT ALL TIMES REMINDER STUDENTS AND STAFF ARE REMINDED TO WEAR THEIR SCHOOL ID AT ALL TIMES NO ID - NO ENTRY

ATTENTION BASKETBALL PLAYERS “Open Season” basketball practice begins on Saturday, Sept. 7th from 10 am – 12 pm at GHS. All returning players and new prospects who are NOT currently playing a fall sport can participate. You must have a current physical on file along with a concussion form, NO EXCEPTIONS. See Coach Stevens or Mrs. Miller for additional information.

SUPPORT YOUR GREENWOOD EAGLES Show your school spirit each Friday and support our Greenwood Eagles! The Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleaders will be selling “Spirit Ribbons” every Friday for $.50.

PSAT PSAT Test Date is Wednesday, October 16th Interested students in the 10th and 11th grade must sign up and pay test fee to Mrs. Irby by Friday, September 20th. Cost is $14.00 (non-refundable) *Juniors MUST take the test to enter the National Merit Scholarship competition for college scholarships for 2015.

Cell Phone Policy Cell phones must be put away at 8:30. Students may use their cell phones during their designated lunch period in these areas only: cafeteria, fishbowl, and on the blacktop. Cell phones may be used after 3:30.

GHS FOOTBALL What: GHS Eagles -vs- Dorman Cavaliers When: Friday, September 6th Where: GHS (Home) Time: 7:30 pm Cost: $6.00 *Purchase your advance tickets in Mrs. Irby’s office*

MISS GHS PAGEANT Interested in participating in the Miss GHS Pageant See Ms. Welch in Guidance BEFORE 1:00 pm on Friday, Sept. 6th.  

TAILGATING T-SHIRTS Tailgating t-shirts can be picked up during all lunches outside of the cafeteria TODAY. You must have your ID to pick up your shirt.

ATTENTION NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS Please go by Mrs. Sligh's room (H207) after school on Monday, Sept. 9th or before school on Tuesday, Sept. 10th to vote for officers and turn in forms.

PTSO Our first PTSO meeting is Monday, September 9th at 6:00 pm in the auditorium. Following the brief meeting your parents will be able to meet your teachers.

STOP THE SAG Students are reminded that all pants are to be worn at the hips. Zip ties will be provided to all students wearing pants below the hips and you will get a disciplinary referral.

KEEP OUR CAMPUS BEAUTIFUL PLEASE STAY OFF OF THE GRASS

PARKING PASS All cars MUST have a parking pass on their vehicles. Any student without a current pass will be written up. Students are NOT allowed to ride together without prior approval.

GHS TAILGATING 2013 When: Every Friday before HOME games at 6:00 Come Support your EAGLES! Cost of GHS Tailgating Package is $20 Package includes an awesome t-shirt, koozie, free food & drink, music and games Where: Side Gym Parking Lot When: Every Friday before HOME games at 6:00 Follow us on twitter: @GHSTailgating13

ACADEMIC VOCABULARY Week August 26th – August 30th ELA: Argument Math: Describe Science: Bias Social Studies: Analyze Fine Arts/Computer: Collaboration PE/ROTC: Articulation Resource: Diffusion

Immanuel Lutheran Soup Kitchen ATTENTION SENIORS This is our LAST homecoming so let’s make it count! Theme: America Service Project: Bring your canned goods and non-perishable items to be donated to Immanuel Lutheran Soup Kitchen

Freshman Class Elections What: SGA Freshman Class Elections When: Tuesday, September 10th When: During all 3 lunches outside of the cafeteria *YOU MUST HAVE YOU ID TO VOTE*

Be Responsible Be Respectful Be Ready REMEMBER Be Responsible Be Respectful Be Ready

BANDANAS, HATS AND OTHER HEAD GEAR ARE NOT ALLOWED ON CAMPUS REMINDER BANDANAS, HATS AND OTHER HEAD GEAR ARE NOT ALLOWED ON CAMPUS

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets every Thursday morning at 8:00 am in the gym. Everyone is welcome!

Senior Homecoming T-Shirts Senior Homecoming T-shirts are now available to purchase. See Mrs. Irby in the front office to purchase your shirt today. T-shirts cost $10 and tank tops cost $15. YOU WISH YOUR WERE A SENIOR! YOU WISH YOU WERE A SENIOR!