George Washington High School

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                              Today is Wednesday, May 22, 2013       Bulletin #133                      

"Block" Schedule

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

May 22, 2004:

Controversial documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 wins Palme d’Or

On this day in 2004, Michael Moore’s documentary film Fahrenheit 9/11 beats out 18 other films to win the coveted Palme d’Or, the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival. It became the first documentary to triumph at Cannes since The Silent World, co-directed by Jacques Cousteau and Louis Malle, won the Palme d’Or in 1956. Moore’s film was a fierce critique of the foreign policy decisions made by the presidential administration of George W. Bush, principally its response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and its decision to invade Iraq in 2003. Miramax Films, the production company that financed Fahrenheit 9/11, was originally set to distribute the film, until its parent company, Walt Disney, blocked it from doing so. The ensuing controversy reportedly led to the 2005 split between Disney and Miramax founders Harvey and Bob Weinstein. When it was eventually distributed by Lion’s Gate, Fahrenheit 9/11 earned some $119 million at the U.S. box office. To learn more go to: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/controversial-documentary-fahrenheit-911-wins-palme-dor

GENERAL

CLASS CHANGES – The deadline to request a class change for fall is Wednesday, May 29^th.  – S. Saunders/Admin.

I’M COLLECTING “BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION” FOR MY GRANDSON’S SCHOOL.  If you have any you’d like to donate, please put them in my box.  Thanks!  - Carla de Billwiller-Kiss

CLASS OF 2013, THE NEXT TWO WEEKS ARE YOUR CHANCE TO JOIN THE GWHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FOR ONLY $10.  That is a one-time fee for the rest of your life!  It’s $30 if you wait until later.  Go to www.goo.gl/7A1CV and complete the online form by 5pm on May 28.  Then bring your $10 on May 29 to Alumni Association volunteer(s) who will give you your membership card either after grad rehearsal or during Last Dance.  If you have questions that aren’t answered in the form’s description, email tammy@artamstudio.com.  Paper forms will be available on the 29^th.  See you on the 29^th, and best of luck with your finals!  WE ARE EAGLES 4 LIFE!!  - Alumni

BEACON

NEED TO MAKE UP AN “F” TO GRADUATE, OR A “D” TO APPLY TO COLLEGES?  See your counselor for summer options – including Cyber High.  – Rena/Beacon

LOVE TO DANCE?  Want to learn more about choreography and hip-hop dance intensive.  A great place to work with a dance instructor and learn or practice your moves. – Alex/Beacon

THE STUDENTS OF COLOR ALLIANCES THEME THIS YEAR IS “KEEPING FAMILIES IN SAN FRANCISCO”.  Come and learn about how to enrich the lives of other S.F. families, and receive a stipend at the end of summer!  Applications due by May 9^th! – Alex/Beacon

WANT TO SPEND YOUR SUMMER OUTSIDE IN THE AMAZING POINT REYES SHORELINE?  Venture Out Summer is still accepting applications.  Visit the Beacon for details! – Rena/Beacon

WANT TO ADD MEANING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO YOUR SUMMER?  Volunteer with the Beacon’s middle school summer camp!  Applications being accepted now!!! – Cailie/Beacon

INTERESTED IN COOKING?  Love to eat?  Join our culinary class!  Classes will give you a chance to practice cooking skills, as well as learn about local and sustainable foods!  Yum!  - Rena/Beacon

GET COLLEGE READY WITH THE BEACONS’ FREE! S.A.T. PREP CLASSES.  Visit the Beacon for more details. -  Rena/Beacon

INTERESTED IN NURSING OR THE MEDICAL FIELD?  Junior nurses is perfect for you?  Learn practical nursing skills, what it takes to be a nurse, and volunteer at the Veteran’s hospital.  Stipend for successful completion of the program.  – Rena/Beacon

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN AND RELAXED TO DO THIS SUMMER?  The Beacon’s Teen Center is the place to be!  With video games, a pool table, cooking and art projects, you are sure to find something fun to do.  – Rena/Beacon

TECH CLUB SUMMER PROGRAM – This Summer, would you like to make movies and get paid?  Are you interested in creating your own video games, learning about the video game industry, and playing your favorite video games?  Would you like to go on field trips to the movies?  If so, The Tech Club at the Beacon is signing up those who are interested.  For more details, come to the Beacon, bldg. T3 and sign up.  There is limited space, so sign up today to reserve your spot.  (Dates to sign up May 13-24) – Brian Rodrigues/Beacon

SUMMER PROGRAMS AT THE BEACON!  Need something to do this summer?  The Beacon will be hosting a little something for everyone through June and July at Wash and beyond!  Programs include drop-in Teen Center, SAT Prep, Cyber High, Social Justice community change, Camping, Volunteer at Middle & Elementary summer camps, cooking classes, hip hop dance intensive, media production for pay (!), video game production and playing, and much more.  For more information and applications, come to the Beacon in T# during Lunch or After School.  – Alexandria/Beacon

GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE (GSA) – THE GSA MEETS TUESDAYS, AFTERSCHOOL IN T1 AND THURSDAY, DURING LUNCH IN ROOM 314.  A safe space where queer youth and their allies can meet to take action and build community.  –Steph Rauda/Beacon

MOVIE MAKING (TECHNOLOGY CLUB) – Learn the process of creating quality films, work with a team to create your own films, and receive up to $250 in compensation value for your work.  To sign up, join us.  We meet on Tuesdays 3:30 – 5:00 and Thursdays 1:30 – 3:30 in room 122.  – Brian Rodrigues/Richmond Village Beacon

WE MEET TUESDAYS AT 3:30 PM AND THURSDAYS AT 1:30 PM.  We make cool stuff on the computer, participate in fun activities, and go to interesting places.  All are welcome, Room 122.  – Brian Rodrigues/Tech Club

WELLNESS

ATTENTION TEACHERS, STAFF AND STUDENTS, THE MONTH OF MAY IS NATIONAL FOSTER CARE AWARENESS MONTH AND THE WELLNESS CENTER IS RAISING MONEY TO SUPPORT THE FOSTER YOUTH HERE AT OUR SCHOOL.  We are selling granola grams for $2.00.  The money will support foster student’s needs such as prom, graduation, books, bus passes, etc.  You will be able to write a personalized note on the gram to the recipient of your choice and it will be delivered to their homeroom.  Also, both you and the person you send it to will receive a “change a lifetime” pin!  When you wear your pin in May you will be showing your support for children in the foster care system.  The gram giving will be going on the entire month of May! – Lynnea Hughes/Wellness Center

HEALTH MYTH OF THE WEEK from Wellness Center Nurse – Lynda Boyer-Chu

Q:            Can smoking make you infertile?

A:            Yes, tobacco is toxic to the testicles.  

                *Source:  Anahad O’Connor, Always follow the elephants:  More surprising facts and misleading myths about our health and world we live in, p. 114.

SENIORS

SENIORS, SIGN UP NOW for the Alumni Association while membership is only $10...it later goes up to $30. No paper form needed, just complete the electronic form on www.goo.gl/7A1CV, then bring your $10 on May 29 to get your card. Direct questions to tammy@artamstudio.com. WE ARE EAGLES 4 LIFE! --Alumni

FACULTY

PLEASE BE SURE TO TURN IN YOUR FAMILY SATISFACTION SURVEYS you have collected from your students to

Liz Perez in the main office by Wednesday, 5/22/13.  Thank you.