Archives for September 2018

On Saturday, September 28th the Marching Bulldogs Band will travel to Hermitage High School to compete in Class A at the Hermitage Classic Band Competition! The performance will be at 12:45pm, so come out and support our band as they compete for more trophies to add to their collection. Good luck to our Marching Bulldogs!

The first Learner’s Permit test of the year will be held in the learning commons on Wednesday, September 26th, during Bulldog Block. Students need to see their driver’s ed teacher for a sign up information sheet and a parent permission form. Students will need to sign up at least 24 hours in advance to be registered.

 

Need a  or corsage for Homecoming?  Bring $12 to school on October 1st & 2nd to order one at lunch and skip the trip to the florist.  They will be ready for pick up at school on Friday, Oct 12th from 1:00 – 6:00 pm.  Proceeds from sales go to support our PTSA 2019 All Night Graduation party.  Choices will be on display at lunch and pictures will be posted on Facebook ANG, Goochland Moms and on Twitter @2019Ang. All questions about the fundraiser can be directed to angflowersghs@gmail.com.

Our School Counseling department would like to inform everyone that September is Suicide Prevention Month. We can all prevent suicide by familiarizing ourselves with the signs of suicide, helping others in crisis, and connecting others with resources. The acronym ACT can help students remember the steps to follow if someone tells them they are thinking of committing suicide: Acknowledge their statement, let them know you Care, and Tell a trusted adult. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is also here to help. Caring individuals willing to connect others with counselors can be reached at 1-800-273-TALK. Individuals can also chat online with a caring professional.

Ninth and tenth grade students who are interested in applying for admission into the Advance College Academy program can pick up applications starting on Monday, September 17 from Ms. Anne Moore in room C143. The application window will be open from September 17th to Friday, September 28th.  All applications need to be completed, signed by parents and students, and returned by the deadline to be considered for admission to the ACA program.  If you have questions, please contact Ms. Moore at amoore@glnd.k12.va.usor call 804-556-5320 X4869.

September is Attendance Awareness Month.  Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic success, and families play a key role in making sure students make it to school each day and understand why attendance is important.  Frequent absences can be a sign that your student is losing interest in school, struggling with their work, or facing a different type of issue.  Make sure to talk with your children about the importance and expectation of coming to school each day, help your child stick to daily routines, try to schedule appointments as best you can outside of school hours, and only keep your child home when truly sick.  Complaints of stomach and head aches may be signs on anxiety- something about which to speak with your school counselor.

Please see the following information from Attendance Works.