Hello Trojan Families!
This is your proud Principal Dr. Handy with a few important announcements about testing.
State mandated testing is fast approaching and the window begins on this Monday April 23 and will run through Friday June 1.
Testing will begin with the PARCC Algebra I exams.
The PARCC Algebra I exams will occur Monday April 23-Friday May 4.
The PARCC English 10 exams will occur Wednesday May 16- Tuesday May 22.
Some students will also take Advanced Placement (AP) exams beginning on Monday May 7 and occurring through Friday May 18.
During the testing window there will be half days of schools to accommodate testing. These days are Monday May 21, Tuesday May 22, Wednesday May 23 and Thursday May 24. On May 21-22 students will take the PARCC English 10 exam and on May 23-24 students will take the Government High School Assignment exam.
On these half days, students who are not testing may arrive to school at lunchtime. Also on May 22 some selected Seniors will take the Montgomery College Summative math exam in the morning.
On testing days, testing will begin at 7:45 am so students need to arrive to school by 7:30 am to ensure getting to their testing locations on time.
We ask that you please not schedule doctor’s appointments or other engagements during the school day while the testing window is in effect. Thank you for your cooperation and support of our students. We cannot do this without you.
Join us at The Habit Burger Grill for a fundraiser to support the PTSA After Prom.
Just come in to the restaurant located at
464 N. Frederick Ave. in Gaithersburg on
Tuesday, May 1st from 4:00pm to 9:00pm.
Bring in the flyer below or show it on your smartphone
or tell the cashier you're supporting the cause to make sure that
20% of the proceeds will be donated to Gaithersburg High School PTSA After Prom.
(Click for full size flyer.)
- Khan Academy Winners during spring break are: 1st place Michelle Kamara with 304 minutes; 2nd place Jazmine Cedillo with 35 minutes; 3rd place Remna Mbunda with 27 minutes; and 4th place Leilani Martinez with 4 minutes. The winners from after spring break are: 4th place Julia Dos Santos with 15 minutes; 3rd place Bryan Amaya with 38 minutes; 2nd place Pravindi Sendara with 55 minutes; and 1st place Christine Dzikunu with 196 minutes. Congratulations everyone on such an amazing achievement!
- Here is the last tally for Khan Academy. 84% of Seniors signed up, that is up from 22% since the beginning of the contest. 66% of Sophomores have signed up; 62% of Freshman have signed up; and 57% of Juniors signed up. Congratulations for an amazing increased enrollment. Elise Durr has tallied 1624 minutes and Michelle Kamara has tallied 45 5minutes. We hope the hard work has paid off. GHS would like to thank the Boosters for supplying the winners with the fine swag!
- Attention all staff and students the Building Entrance Policy has been changed. Starting today, Monday, April 23, students are not permitted to enter the school before 7am. Please do not open doors for students until 7 am, unless you plan on supervising them. Staff may enter the building with their access cards starting at 6 am.
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Montgomery County Recreation is seeking talented student artists for our upcoming talent showcase event. This is a countywide competition called MoCo's Got Talent, which has highlighted the many extraordinary talents and skills of our County's youth. Initial auditions are at the UPPER COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER on Friday, April 20th from 5-9pm. The Finale event is being held at The Fillmore Silver Spring on Sunday, May 20, 2018. Prizes are awarded.
- Do you want to want to give yourself a competitive advantage for your future education and career? The Academy of Science and Technology will be offering a free one-day workshop where you will learn how to effectively use analytic software to visually represent data. This skill will put you ahead of your competition in sales, science, sports management, and everywhere in-between. The workshop will be held after school on Wednesday, April 25th. Visit www.signatureacademies.com to register for this workshop.
- Do you want to prom-pose to that special someone but don’t know how? GHS Drama can help! We can help you create a dramatic prom-posal that will leave your prom date SHOOK! Come to room 1137 at lunch, starting today, for more information. We love LOVE, and we want to see you have a fantastic prom!
- The Gaithersburg High School Education Foundation is holding a breakfast and 5K Saturday, April 21. The weather is warming up and all are invited to come out for some Trojan pride and fun. Tickets are $15 for students and $25 for adults, with a breakfast only option available. Register through the Foundation website at www.ghsef.org.
- Do you love awesome music, amazing dancing, and great comedy? Then get ready to come see the GHS spring musical. That’s right, it’s Hairspray! GHS Drama invites you to come see the show on April 26, 27, and 28 at 7 PM. Tickets are just $7 when you order in advance online, or $8 for students and $10 for adults at the door. Come on out and support the nicest kids in town April 26, 27, and 28 at 7PM
- Attention all students, the Math Department Problem of the Month for April is here. Grab a paper from the yellow folder across from the math office, put your name and student ID on it and complete the problem. Then turn it in to the folder in the math office no later than the end of lunch on Monday, April 30th. The winner will be randomly selected from all correct answers and will win a gift card - good luck!
- The Colleges of the week are Virginia Tech and the American University. Check out the TV in the main lobby for more information on these colleges.
- Calling all Freshmen! Have you submitted your field trip permission form yet for Romeo and Juliet? Remember there are only 250 seats available! You don’t want to miss out on a day out of school for a trip of a lifetime! Permission slips are due this Friday April 20th.
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The Black-Eyed Susan voting deadline is Wednesday the 25th. If you are eligible to vote and have not yet done so, come to the media center to cast your vote and be invited to our annual Black-Eyed Susan party where you can enjoy pizza, Chick-Fil-A, win door prizes and much more!!!
- Did you know this Sunday, April 22nd is Earth Day? Please join the Science National Honor Society in spreading awareness about how to protect and preserve the biodiversity on Earth. Tip for the day: Using reusable bags reduces plastic bags from ending up in the ocean and contributing to the death of 1 million sea creatures annually. Come celebrate Earth Day and visit the GHS Science National Honor Society table at the Rockville Science Day at Montgomery College this Sunday 4/22 from 12pm to 5pm.
- Who doesn't love Chipotle?!? Come out to Chipotle on North Frederick Ave on SUNDAY, yes SUNDAY from 4-8 to support Best Buddies! Bring your friends, your family, how about your mailman? Bring them all, and help Best Buddies!
- Want to support a hero? Gaithersburg Rotary and Interact is proud to sponsor Flags for Our Heroes at Bohrer Park during Memorial Day weekend. You can sponsor your hero for a donation of $50. Each sponsor will receive a personalized medallion for your hero that is affixed to a flag that will be displayed at Bohrer Park during the holiday weekend. Stop by Ms. Nardin's room in 1115 to pick up an application. Also, a lot of helping hands are needed to make this a successful event. Stop by to 1115 to sign up and earn lots of SSL hours! Help is needed May 23-May 28th. Stop in to learn more!
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Just a reminder, applications for Rho Kappa Honors Society is due Today, April 20th. Please remember to include an unofficial transcript with the application. Please deliver them to Mr. Tsou or place in his mailbox.
- The annual Gaithersburg Art show ends!! The student artwork will be displayed for Students and faculty to see. Teachers, please feel free to bring your classes throughout the day!
