George Gershwin was
a Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer born in 1898. Gershwin composed music for Hollywood films and
sometimes collaborated with his brother Ira. George combined traditional musical with jazz and folksy
themes and rhythms, like in the piece from this morning... Rhapsody in
Blue.
Variety Show auditions will be held next Monday and Tuesday after
school in the cafeteria. You can either
sign up for an audition time in the cafeteria or just show up. See Mr. Japlon in 7 White if you have any
questions. The Variety Show is open to all grade levels.
There’s a groovy new intramural coming up in November.
It’s only one day and it’s only $10.
What is it? It’s Tie Dye! You will create a one-of-a-kind tee shirt and the $10 fee includes the tee shirt and all the materials you’ll need to dye your shirt! Permission slips are available in the office
and will be due November 6th!
Just a reminder that today is Picture Retake Day during all
the lunch periods!
Today
is the GMSS annual Halloween movie night!
Head to the library right after school to watch Maleficent! Plan to get a ride or take the 5:30 activity
bus home.
Social Studies Club will be
fighting the Civil War, but instead of cannons, we'll be firing dodgeballs at
the northern army. Meet in Mr. Fader's room in the 8 White team center
after school on Tuesday. We'll be traveling to the North building
together to play Civil War dodgeball, which will end at 4:25. Remember,
Tuesday, the battle begins.
Other Club meetings next
week are:
Monday: Art Club and Gamer
Club both after school
Thursday: FCA before school
at North
Friday: Alliance Club after
school
Leo’s Club and Student Council – your help is needed to help pack and load all the food we collected this week. Please meet in the 8W Team Center after school today.
Music students today is a Band and Orchestra
day.