THE GOOCHLAND HIGH SCHOOL BAND ROCKS!!!!!!

If you have never experienced the music that emanates from our GHS band, you have been missing out. I cannot explain how wonderfully moving this experience is. And, for me, the experience is all the more special because I’ve known most, if not all, of these students since they were in sixth grade. I feel honored to have witnessed them growing into the young adults they have chosen to become.

Thank you, Mr. Sykes, for sending your students over to ask me to come listen this morning. I could not think of a better way to begin a Friday morning at the GHS/GMS complex.

What is the “Cinnamon Challenge”?

A potentially deadly game where people try to swallow a spoonful of cinnamon in 60 seconds without drinking anything. Seems innocent enough so how can it become deadly? Cinnamon is not absorbed by the body without water so you end up coughing out or, worse, inhaling a lot of the cinnamon. The particles of cinnamon get trapped in your lungs causing breathing problems or possible suffocation. Please click on the link below to view the video.

How did your children find out about it?
1. YouTube
2. Facebook

The Cinnamon Challenge

Congratulations go out to two of our very own science teachers: Mrs. Kass and Mrs. McKenzie-Mohr!!

Earlier this year, they applied to receive entrance into a VISTA (Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement) program that aims to enhance teaching with science materials, conferences, coaches, among many other teaching resources! Today, we found out that they have been ACCEPTED into the program!! We are SO proud!

See the following site to learn more about VISTA!
VISTA

Dates: July 9-26 (Mondays-Thursdays)
Hours: 8:00am-11:30am (neither breakfast nor lunch will be served)
Grades: 6-8
Cost: $300.00 if a student failed a course during the regular school year OR free if a student passed a course but failed a correlating SOL.

Letters will go out close to the end of the school year to all students that will be required to attend summer school for promotional purposes.

To be promoted at GMS, students must pass both math and English, either science or social studies, and one year-long elective (such as Health and P.E.).

Critical Thinking: A Necessary Skill in the Age of Spin

Why do we need to teach critical thinking?

...and now for some alliteration…

Ten Takeaway Tips for Teaching Critical Thinking

Excited about becoming a BULLDOG?!

Then join Mrs. Hartley, 9th grade counselor, and Mrs. Ball, principal of Goochland High School as they present informational items pertaining to GHS!

When: Thursday, March 15th at 6:30pm
Where: GHS/GMS auditorium
Why: to learn about diplomas, credits for graduation, scheduling, and other general high school information
Who should attend?: parents and rising 9th graders