Thankful Writing

Chris Person wrote about what he is thankful for this Thanksgiving Season. Enjoy!

30 THINGS I’M THANKFUL FOR.

1I’M THANKFUL FOR FOOD AND BUNCH OF NICE CLEAN CLOTHES.

2 I’M THANKFUL FOR FAMILY TO CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING TOGETHER.

3 I’M THANKFUL FOR FRIENDS AND REMEMBERING THE GOOD TIMES ME AND MY FRIENDS HAD TOGETHER.

4 I’M THANKFUL FOR A WARM CLEAN NICE HOUSE.

5 I’M THANKFUL BECAUSE THE WORLD WAS CREATED AND LIFE WAS POSSIBLE ON PLANET EARTH.

6 I’M THANKFUL FOR THE POLICE OFFICERS HELPING PEOPLE TO BE SAFE.

7 I’M THANKFUL FOR THE FIREFIGHTERS WHO SACRIFICE THERE LIVES TO HELP PUT OUT FIRES.

8 I’M THANKFUL FOR LOUIS PASTEUR WHO DISCOVERED FIGURE OUT HOW TO KILL BACTERIA IN DAIRY.

9 I’M THANKFUL FOR SCIENTISTS WHO ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE TRUTH BEHIND NATURE.

10 I’M THANKFUL FOR MS BEIERLE BECAUSE SHE IS KIND AND SMART.

11 I’M THANKFUL FOR BEING ALIVE.

12 I’M THANKFUL FOR THE DOCTORS AND NURSES SAVING LIVES.

13 I’M THANKFUL FOR TEACHERS WHO TEACH ME SOMETHING NEW EVERYDAY.

14 I’M THANKFUL FOR NASA. THEY HELPED MAKE WAY FOR THE SPACE AGE.

 15 I’M THANKFUL FOR FORD. HE HELPED MAKE THE FIRST MODEL T EVER BUILT.

16 I’M THANKFUL FOR GALILEO. HE HELPED MAKE HISTORY.

17 I’M THANKFUL FOR MY GRANDMOTHER WHO WE PICKED BLACKBERRIES WITH.

18 I’M THANKFUL FOR THE PEOPLE WHO WERE IN EXPLOSION OF THE CHALLENGER. THEY HELPED NASA MAKE BETTER, SAFER ROCKETS AND SATELLITES.

19 I’M THANKFUL FOR ALL OF THE PEOPLE ON THE EARTH. THEY HELPED MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER SAFER PLACE TO LIVE.

20 I’M THANKFUL FOR NATURE DOCUMENTARIES IN TELEVISION.

21 I’M THANKFUL FOR CAPTURING RESHERMAM WITH A GREAT BALL ON MY GAME WHICH IS POKE’MON WHITE VERSION 2.

22 I’M THANKFUL FOR BEING ABLE TO READ, WRITE, WALK, AND SEE.

23 I’M THANKFUL FOR SOMETHING NEW TO DISCOVER EVERY SINGLE DAY OF MY LIFE.

24 I’M THANKFUL FOR TEACHERS TEACHING ME. IF THEY DID NOT TEACH I WOULD BE A BLUDDERING BAFOON WHO WOULD NOT KNOW HOW TO DO THE SIMPLE TASKS IN LIFE.

25 I’M THANKFUL FOR FUN WITH OUT FUN I WOULD BE A BORING OLD GENIUS WHO WOULD NOT KNOW ABOUT FUN.

26 I’M THANKFUL FOR THE TEACHERS WHO KEEP US SAFE IN A DRILL OR IF IT WAS REAL; THE DRILL SUCH AS A WANTED PERSON APPEARED ON CAMPUS. THE TEACHERS WILL HELP US IF WE FOLLOW THEIR INSTRUCTION.

27 I’M THANKFUL FOR LIVING IN GASTON [WHICH I DON’T KNOW WHY IT CALLED GASTON THERE IS NO GAS STATION].

28 I’M THANKFUL FOR SCIENCE IF THEIR WOULD BE NONE SCIENCE WHAT I WOULD ENJOY AND HOW WOULD THAT INPACT ON MY FUTURE.

29 I’M THANKFUL FOR THE FOUNDING FATHERS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

30 I’M THANKFUL FOR  MY BROTHER. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN TOGETHER.

Junior Careers Mock Interviews

Juniors were involved with mock interviews last week as part of their Junior Careers course. Students were dressed up and ready for meeting with adults to interview for jobs they are interested in. It was a great exercise, nerves and all! 

Josef Marquardt interviews with Mrs. Morey. His mock interview was for a job working with cars.

Clorissa Martinez interviews with Brian Marsh for a position as a real estate agent.

Tristan Wimberly is observing an interview and waiting for his turn!

Fernando Jimenez Wins Second Place at Woods Fair

Mr. Sim's woods student, Fernando Jimenez, entered his table into a woods show at the Expo Center last weekend. He took second place and received the prizes shown on top of the table. Great job Fernando (and Mr. Sims)!

Summer Catino Wins Tech Grant and Implements Chrome Books!

Summer Catino applied for and received a technology grant allowing her to purchase eight new Chrome Books for her classroom. Above, students are working on Kahn Academy, an on-line math program. Students are really enjoying using the new technology!

Teacher Awarded Grant!

Janet Tidwell, our junior/senior high school special education teacher found out today that she was awarded the NWRESD's GAP Foundation Grant of $560.00 for software to help increase reading skills for struggling readers! THANK YOU Mrs. Tidwell for taking the time to apply for this grant and congratulations on your award! Our students will benefit from your diligence and commitment!

FALL SPORTS BANQUET

Tuesday, November 12th, parents of students in high school football, volleyball, soccer, and cross country met to celebrate the completion of each season. The event was held at the Knights of Pythias Hall. We appreciate the generosity of the KOP in allowing us to meet there! Thank you to coaches, parents, and students for a great season! We appreciate your support!

Many parents attended the GHS Fall Sports Banquet last night!

Miss Anderson talked about the volleyball season!

Mr. Woodward presented football awards!

More awards!

Thanks to Mr. Zielke for putting the Awards Banquet together. We appreciate you!

THANK YOU!

Thank you to ALL of our parents that attended Parent-Teacher Conferences last Wednesday and Thursday. We had a good turn-out and it was great to see parents and teachers connect to discuss student progress and success! If you didn't get to meet with teachers, please feel free to call and set up an appointment to meet: 503-985-7516.

CONFERENCES

Gaston Junior Senior High School will have conferences this Wednesday and Thursday (November 6th-7th). Students will be dismissed at noon on both days. Conferences will take place on Wednesday from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Thursday conferences will take place from 1:00-8:00 p.m. Please feel free to call for an appointment (503-985-7516) or drop by either night. Stop by the office for your child's report card, a cup of coffee, and a cookie! We're looking forward to seeing you and working together to help your child be successful! 

Please note: there will be no school on Friday, November 8th or Monday, November 11th. Have a great Veteran's Day off with your child.

Hound Football Season Ends with a Win!

Gaston Greyhounds 2013!

Jordon Delay with this mother, Kathy Delay on senior night.

Austin Morey's parents, Mike and Cherie on senior night.

David Boulanger's parents, Jeremy and Amy on senior night!

Oh what fun it was to congratulate seniors on a great high school football career.

Our great Woodward coaches, father and son! Thanks for all you did to make this season great.