February 2023

Greetings Grizzly families, and welcome to Semester 2 of the 2022-2023 school year.

We are excited for our seniors, as they embark on their final semester of high school. I am pleased to report that the students are seemingly getting back into school mode after several years of managing their learning in person and virtually. We appreciate the reinforcement by parents and guardians of appropriate school behavior and the importance of attending school with academic effort.

Our teachers are preparing informational welcome videos for all semester 2 classes for parents to view at your convenience. These 5-7 minute videos will help introduce the teacher, the course, class procedures, communications, and their course requirements. Please reach out to the teacher directly if you need assistance in any class. Our school counselors are also available to assist students in need. The best method to reach the counselor is to email them for an appointment. Scheduling for underclassmen for the 2023-2024 school year will begin soon. Please give the scheduling process careful consideration when choosing classes, as our faculty is staffed in April based on these course selections.

Please review our school calendar for many exciting opportunities at Grassfield High School for all students, including Black History Month, Military Child Month, spring athletics, spring concerts, and Laps for Lymphoma. Additionally, we will be celebrating the 16th graduating class of Grassfield High School, the Class of 2023, with the Senior Banquet, Senior Spring Jamboree, Senior Prom, and graduation.

Thank you for your continued support. Please call or email any member of the administrative team with any questions, Suggestions, comments, or concerns, as we are here to serve you and your child(ren).

Have a great February, and as always, Go Grizzlies!

Proud To Be a Grizzly,

Mike Perez

Principal

Senior Recognition Ads for the Yearbook: The deadline to commemorate your senior with a recognition ad in The Pawprint yearbook is February 9. Please visit www.jostens.com for purchasing information.

The Pawprint Yearbook: Order a copy of The Pawprint yearbook for the discounted price of $89 at www.jostens.com.

The SCA will be sponsoring some activities during school for students so be on the look out for a table during lunches or maybe some hidden hearts!

Auditions for the spring musical will take place in February.

• Dates are:
• Friday, February 24 (Dance)
• Tuesday, February 28 (Acting/Singing)
• March 1 (Callbacks)

Sign ups for the musical with all pertinent information will be posted outside the Chorus Room. Information will be posted the second week of February. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Agudelo in room 501 or email her at laura.agudelo@cpschools.com

This year's musical will be Percy Jackson's Lightning Thief. Percy Jackson is a teenager who always seems to get into trouble, no matter how hard Percy tries to be good. When expelled from school for the sixth time, Percy's mother decides that it is time for Percy to know the truth. The Greek gods are real and, what’s more, Percy is a demigod, the child of Poseidon. Along with fellow demigod Annabeth (the child of Athena) and best friend and protector Grover (who happens to be a Satyr), Percy must go on an epic quest to retrieve Zeus’ stolen lightning bolt and prevent war amongst the gods. The quest turns into an epic adventure, with the Furies, Medusa, and Ares (the god of war) among those wanting to stop Percy. With time running out, Percy soon discovers that nothing is normal when you’re a demigod.

Attention Junior Parents,

MEN ACYW-meningococcal vaccination is required for 12th grade entry. One dose at age 16 or older should be provided by the parent to the school nurse, in order for your child to attend their senior year. We are asking that you share a record of this documentation with your school nurse, as soon as your child has received this vaccination, and prior to the end of the current school year. If your child received this vaccination prior to the age of 16, they will need a second dose after the age of 16, which must be turned in. This is a Virginia state regulation that we must abide by. Your understanding and cooperation is greatly appreciated by your school nurse!

Meningococcal Disease Fact Sheet

Thank you,

Lena Stasse, RN

Grassfield High School Nurse

Grassfield High School Clinic (757)-558-4511

Come out and enjoy the artwork from our very talented Grizzlies at the 2023 Winter Art Show.

Chesapeake is home to the CuffeyTown Community-

A historic community formed by black people who were free. It's origins can be traced to the 1700s. It is one of the oldest continuous communities in Virginia with this distinction. Take a moment to visit this Historic Site right in our community: 2216 Long Ridge Road, Chesapeake

Take a moment during the week of Feb 6-10 to show your appreciation for all the ways that your school counselor helps you to achieve your dreams. (Hint: They all LOVE chocolate, Starbucks, and high-fives).

Parents and Students,

If you have a need or desire to move to the Chesapeake Virtual Academy for the spring semester, the CVA application is now accessible on the CVA website. Please reach out to your counselor if you have questions or need to discuss the CVA application process.

Anne Elizabeth McKim Scholarship

Grassfield High School lost a valuable member of the Grizzly Family in December 2010 - Anne Elizabeth McKim. “Miss Anne”, as she was affectionately called, served as Grassfield’s certified athletic trainer since the school’s opening in the fall of 2007. Seniors applying for the Anne Elizabeth McKim Scholarship must: *Complete the attached application and submit by Monday April 3rd, 2023 to Mrs. Aleke Sharpe (School Counselor) OR Mr. Matt Puryear (Athletic Director).

Adeline Ward Chapter #197 Scholarship

Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship located in Scholarshipvue

TCC Scholarships

• STEM Promise Scholarship: A full 2-year scholarship designed for students pursuing science, automotive/diesel, engineering, computer science, and IT fields. 3.5 GPA required. Multiple scholarships are awarded. Open now and due April 1. Apply online through link. An informational flyer is also attached.
• Outstanding High School Graduate Scholarship: A full 2-year scholarship guaranteed to one student from each public high school in Hampton Roads. The scholarship will open February 1 and be due April 7. 3.0 GPA required. Apply online through a link.

AAIA HRS Scholarship

The Hampton Roads Section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA HRS) is pleased to announce the availability of the "Futures In Aerospace" scholarships for 2023. For the past 37 years AIAA HRS has awarded college scholarships to graduating high-school seniors. At least two scholarships of $2,500 each will be awarded this year. These are one-time, non-renewable, merit-based scholarships. The application deadline is March 20, 2023. You may apply online at the address:

https://engage.aiaa.org/hamptonroads/scholarships

If you prefer you may also apply by US mail. Or via email to this address. <mailto:AIAA.HRS.Scholarship@gmail.com>.

The application can be downloaded from our website.

PDF application forms are available here.

DMV Scholarship

Kimmy Duong Foundation is happy to announce our “Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Scholarship Programs – School Year 2023-2024”

Scholarship information attached.

Norfolk Sports Club Scholarship Foundation

Each year the Norfolk Sports Club Scholarship Foundation gives several scholarships to Southside area high school athletes. Last year we gave 14, $3,000 scholarships, and since the Foundation’s inception in 1950, the Norfolk Sports Club has given well over $1.5 million.

The criteria to receive a scholarship is:

• The student must have lettered in at least one sport.
• The student must graduate with a C average or better.
• A financial need must be demonstrated.
• The student must attend a college or university within the Commonwealth of Virginia. All applications must be postmarked by Monday, April 17th, 2023.

Boys & Girls State
Attention Juniors: American Legion Boys State & Virginia Girls State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students. It is a participatory program where each student becomes a part of the operation of his local and state government. Please submit your completed application to Mrs. Sharpe (office located near C-109) by March 17, 2023 at 8 a.m.

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• GFHS point of contact: Mrs. Sharpe aleke.sharpe@cpschools.com

Please continue to check Scholarshipvue for current scholarship opportunities!

The basketball, wrestling, swim, gymnastics, scholastic bowl, forensics, and indoor track teams are in still competing just about every week night (and Saturday) to earn their place in the VHSL postseason tournaments and meets. Come out and support your Grizzlies! Tickets can be purchased through Go Fans. And since you are filling in your 2023 calendar, here is the Grassfield Athletics Schedule. Go Grizzlies!

Spring Sports tryouts begin on Monday, February 20th. Anyone interested in trying out for spring sports must have a completed VHSL physical on file or turned into the coach at tryouts. Grassfield will not be hosting sports physicals prior to tryouts. For more information about specific sports please email the coach. All of the coaches emails can be found on the school website under "athletics".