The Pulse Post 1/6-1/10
Vol. 4, Issue 19 | Jan 6th-Jan 10th
š Posse Scholars š
We are thrilled to celebrate Posse Scholars Emeli Peralta Chavez (Brandeis University) and Adebukola (Dammy) Fabayo (Boston University)!
The Posse Foundation identifies and trains individuals with extraordinary leadership potential, and these exceptional students have earned full-tuition scholarships as a result of their achievements.
We are so proud of their hard work and leadership, and excited to see what the future holds for them!
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š A Night to Remember: Winter Showcase Celebrates Principal Mosley š
Our Winter Showcase was truly one for the books, as we honored Principal Mosley with an evening filled with creativity and talent! From breathtaking performances by our chorus, dancers, band, and orchestra to inspiring art exhibits, the night was a celebration of our students' amazing abilities. The fun didnāt stop thereāattendees enjoyed a Grinch and Santa photo station and face painting, making the event extra festive and memorable.
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making this such a special evening!
š Winter Volleyball Jam: A Smash Hit! š
On Thursday, December 5, our Winter Volleyball Jam sponsored by Coach Clemons was an absolute blast! From 2:15 to 3:45 pm, students showcased their skills, energy, and school spirit in a fun and exciting volleyball showdown. It was a great way to kick off the holiday season with friendly competition and plenty of team spirit.
A big thank you to Coach Clemons for organizing such an awesome event!
9th Grade Student of the Month
Samyra Samuel, nominated by Ms. Eckholm
10th Grade Student of the Month
Roman Luts, nominated by Mr. Farrar
11th Grade Student of the Month
Christopher Olvera, nominated by Ms. Howard
12th Grade Student of the Week
Debora Mendez-Agustin, nominated by Ms. Schick
Teacher of the Month
Gagandeep Mahal, nominated by Ms. Eckholm
Staff Member of the Month
Stephanie Howard, nominated by Mrs. Berry
Monday
DA/Final Exam Make-ups
Monday, Jan 6, 2025, 07:00 AM
Begin 2nd Semester
Monday, Jan 6, 2025, 07:00 AM
Tuesday
DA/Final Exam Make-ups
Tuesday, Jan 7, 2025, 07:00 AM
9th MAP Testing
Tuesday, Jan 7, 2025, 07:00 AM
Wednesday
DA/Final Exam Make-ups
Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025, 07:00 AM
9th MAP Testing
Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025, 07:00 AM
Senior Labs in Media Center
2:00 ā 3:30pm
Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025, 02:00 PM
Thursday
DA/Final Exam Make-ups
Thursday, Jan 9, 2025, 07:00 AM
Title I ML Parent Night in Media Center
6:00 ā 7:00pm
Thursday, Jan 9, 2025, 06:00 PM
Friday
DA/Final Exam Make-ups
Friday, Jan 10, 2025, 07:00 AM
Morning Car Rider Drop off
- Students can be dropped off in the back of the building, entrance at Steve Reynolds Blud starting at 6:30 am.
- No student should be dropped off before 6:30 am due to safety and security reasons.
- Follow the orange entrance line from Steve Reynolds Blud on the map and begin to drop off at the red line where the sidewalks begin by the intramural field and building.
- Please exit your car as soon as you see the sidewalk in the back of the building.
- Do not wait to get to the back door as this backs up traffic.
- Please do not drop off in the middle of the parking lot as this is not safe for students or drivers.
- Please do not move the cones as they are placed in the locations for the safety of all staff and students.
- Follow the green line on the map to exit out onto Steve Reynolds Blud.
Afternoon Car Rider Pick up
- Afternoon pick-up begins at 1:52 pm.
- Follow the orange entrance line from Steve Reynolds Blud on the map.
- The blue line is where afternoon pick-up will take place which is on the side of the building.
- Students must be picked up no later than 2:00 pm unless they are staying with a club or teacher for help sessions.
- The latest time to pick up a student from a club or help session is 2:50 pm.
Student Drivers
- Student drivers will enter from Steve Reynolds Blud.
- Follow the orange entrance line from Steve Reynolds Blud on the map
- Please pull forward into your parking spot. Do not back in as it causes traffic to back up.
- Student drivers will exit out of Steve Reynolds Blud in the afternoon.
- Follow the green exit line on the map.
Corner's Outreach
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FAFSA Information
Everything you need to know about the new FAFSAĀ® changes
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSAĀ®) is the gateway to getting federal student loans, scholarships, grants, and work-study for school, but there can be so much confusion around it.
The FAFSAĀ® used to be a super long application that took a lot of time and effortāthatās now a thing of the past. The FAFSAĀ® for the 2024-2025 academic year is the new and improved version. Check out the link below to see all the changes!
Tips on how to avoid these common FAFSAĀ® mistakes
Every year, families postpone filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSAĀ®). Some skip it entirely because they think itās a waste of time, the application is too long, or it's only a fast track to federal student loans. However, the FAFSAĀ® package can also include college scholarships, work-study, and grants. Not filling it outāthe most costly FAFSAĀ® mistakeācan result in losing money that could have helped you pay for college. Donāt be that student, and make sure you avoid these common FAFSAĀ® mistakes by checking out the article link below!
GCPS ParentSquare Resources
GCPS has transitioned from SchoolMessenger to ParentSquare for two-way communication between schools and families, and we encourage all families to download the app and create an account. With its user-friendly interface, ParentSquare offers seamless two-way communication through text, newsletters, posts, emergency alerts, and direct messaging. One of our favorite features is the integrated translation feature, which enables automatic translations for multilingual families.
