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Grand Forks Central High School - November 15th, 2021
Time on Your Hands? We've Got a Job For You!
- Paraprofessionals
- Custodians (different shifts available)
- Athletic Event Workers
If you are interested, please go to https://grandforks.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx and complete an application. There are some job postings that are general to the entire district (custodians) and others that are listed specific to Central. Feel free to email me at GFC when you apply so I know to look for your application.
Please pass this on to other interested folks. Your help is appreciated!
Onward Central!
Mr. Jon Strandell
Central's Main Office (701)-746-2375
A Look Ahead
Nov. 15th - Opening date for Gymnastics
Nov. 15th - Fall Orchestra Concert - 7:00 PM - Auditorium
Nov. 17th - Picture retakes
Nov. 22nd - Opening date for Boys & Girls Basketball
Nov. 25 - 26 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 29th - Opening date for Boys Swimming & Diving
Dec. 1st - Early Release for PLC Day - students dismissed at 1:00
Dec. 3rd & 4th - Murder On The Orient Express - 7:00 - Auditorium (ticket info coming soon)
Dec. 6th - Booster Club Meeting - Media Center - 7:00 PM
Dec. 15th - Early Release for PLC Day - students dismissed at 1:00
Dec. 22nd - Jan. 2nd - NO SCHOOL - Holiday Break
Jan. 3rd - School Resumes
Jan. 3rd - Booster Club Meeting - Media Center - 7:00 PM
Jan. 7th - Deadline for In-District Transfer Requests for the class of 2026
Jan. 13th - 14th - Semester Testing Days & Schedule
Jan. 14th - End of Quarter 2, End of Semester 1
Jan. 17th - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day
Picture Retakes are November 17th
In-District Transfer Requests
Grand Forks Central Honor Roll
FAFSA Help Sessions
UND Trio is offering help sessions for completing the FAFSA. Click the link below or the QR code in the flyer.
WorkKeys Testing
Vacations and Other Planned Absences
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) should notify the Attendance Secretary of the absence. It is recommended to notify the school at least one week prior to the absence. Once parent/guardian notification has happened, your student may pick up a Pre-Arranged Absence Form. On the form, students will secure teacher signatures and make arrangements for their homework. All arrangements for homework for pre-planned absences are the responsibility of the student.
Please contact Amy Spicer, Attendance Secretary at GFC, by calling the Attendance Line at 701-746-2482. Parent/Guardian notes for pre-arranged absences are also accepted.
Contact Information Changes
Grand Central Station - Your "Central Station" for school spirit gear!
Grand Central Station is online for convenience of shopping, all you have to do is scan the QR Code and start shopping. We have 14 new items coming in November, so check back frequently. Each month on the store's site, we have been offering different specials.
Christmas Wish List:
Grand Central Station also is offering this year a Christmas Wish List Shopping Guide. All you have to do is send your student in to create a wishlist. You can then send me an email asking for the list (lsalander210@mygfschools.org) or we can send the list home with your student. Then scan, shop, and pick-up your order. Shopping can be easy this year at Grand Central Station.
Grand Central Station Hours of Operation:
Open on days school is in session from 8:00 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. and 1:10 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Winter Sport Information & Forms
*Important Change This Year* Activity fees are now all paid online on the MySchoolBucks.com website.
White Cards
- White cards can be picked up anytime in the main office M-F 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m
- At this time, white cards will only be issued for winter sports. You may still drop off the completed physical/concussion/code of conduct forms for spring sports at this time, but athletes will have to return to the office for the white card once tryouts for spring sports are closer.
- White cards are used to indicate that student athletes have completed all necessary paperwork/processes in order to participate in an activity. Athletes must present white cards to coaches before they will be allowed to tryout or practice.
Athletic Forms
- Please have the items labeled "required" listed below completed when you come to the school to pick up your white card. If any of the forms are missing signatures or required information a white card will not be issued.
1. Physical Form (required)
All athletes must complete a physical form each year. Physicals dated after April 15th, 2021 are valid for the 2021-2022 school year.
2. Code of Conduct Form (required)
All athletes must fill out a code of conduct form each year.
3. Concussion Form (required)
All athletes must fill out a concussion form each year.
4. Activity Fee (due before first game or performance, not required for a white card)
$80 per sport/$70 per fine arts activity paid on the MySchoolBucks.com website or Activity Waiver/Lunch Form (not required for a white card, but must be taken care of prior to the first game or performance) Please see the next section for more information about waivers below.
Students cannot play in a game or represent GFC publicly until their fee is paid or they have qualified for a waiver.
- District Athletic Forms can be found here: https://www.gfschools.org/Page/137
Boys Basketball
Tryouts dates will be Nov 22nd, 23rd & 24th. Players are expected to attend all 3 days. Any absences should be communicated with Coach Carlson.
Athletes must have a physical on file at Central dated after April 15th, 2021.
Athletes must have a concussion from on file in the office prior to tryouts.
Athletes must have an athletic code of conduct form completed on file in the office prior to tryouts.
You must complete steps 2,3,4 and bring these forms to the office to collect your white card. Athletes must have a completed white card from the office turned into the coach before they are allowed to tryout. If you were in a fall sport you need a new white card from the office.
Pre-season testing will take place on November 17th & 18th starting at 3:45 in the main gym at Central.
Grades 10-12 can come on the 18th. Grade 9 can come on the 18th.
Fees do not need to be paid until squads have been reduced at the end of tryouts.
Fees need to be paid prior to the 1st game.
If you have questions contact Dan Carlson – 746-2360 or dcarlson280@mygfschools.org
Coaching Staff
Dan Carlson – Varsity Coach
Justin Knowlton – Jr. Varsity Coach
Sean Norton – C-Squad Coach
Jordan LaPlant - Freshman Coach
Boys Swimming & Diving
Girls Basketball
Gymnastics
Online Sports & Activity Fee Payments
Create your free account today and never worry about having to send cash/checks to school with your student again. Visit myschoolbucks.com or download the app today to get started!
Athletic Events - Live Streaming Options
Events at Purpur Arena and Eagles Arena will be streamed by the Grand Forks Park District at this link:
Verbs are the Key!
Many times our students report that when they are tested/assessed in classes or on standardized assessments (ACT), they report not being confident about what they are being asked to do to demonstrate their knowledge, despite the fact that they feel they are knowledgeable about the topic. Understanding the question or task is, at the core, about understanding the verbs being used in the question or or prompt. A goal at Grand Forks Central is to make the most commonly used verbs on assessments part of our daily practice and vernacular. We ask that parents support these efforts at home as they are able. Listed below are the verbs we have identified as those we will focus on to best prepare our students for success on assessments and in life.
GFC Power Verbs
Formulate - to express in precise form; It's difficult to formulate a plan under pressure.
Compare - to examine the qualities of to discover similarities & differences; It's best to compare prices before a big purchase.
Contrast - to examine the qualities of to discover differences; Her black dress and the white snow contrast sharply.
Predict – say or predict that something will happen in the future. I predict the Vikings will win the Super Bowl.
Describe – give an account of something, including relevant details. Cormac McCarthy describes the setting in The Road as bleak, desolate, and harmful to human life.
Evaluate – form an idea of the amount, value, or idea of. We need to evaluate our options before making a choice.
Infer – make a good guess; read between the lines; what’s the hidden meaning. From your letter, I infer that you are well.
Support - give the facts; back up with details; provide proof. The facts support your claim of innocence.
Analyze – break apart; study the pieces; look at closer; examine. It is best to analyze a situation before acting.
Summarize – give a brief statement of the main points of something. Read the article and summarize it in a paragraph.
Justify - to show or prove to be right or reasonable; You must justify your actions with solid evidence..
Claim - state or assert that something is the case; She claimed that she was a part of a wealthy, educated family.2021-2022 Yearbooks
- The 2021-2022 yearbook will be sold online again this year on the Balfour website. Please click on the link below to purchase the upcoming yearbook. https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=55338
The cost is $55. Senior pictures and senior baby pictures are due by May 1st and can be emailed at any time before that to: centralyearbook@mygfschools.org
The next GFC Booster Club meeting will be held Dec. 6th at 7:00 PM in the GFC Media Center
Administration
Dr. Gabe Dahl - Associate Principal A-K
Mr. Mike Wilber - Associate Principal L-Z
Mr. Aaron La Deaux - Activities Director
Contact Us:
Main Office : 701-746-2375
Attendance Line: 701-746-2482
Main Office Hours 7:00 AM-4:15 PM
School Doors Open at 7:30 AM
Location:
115 N. 4th Street
Grand Forks, ND 58203
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GFPS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GrandForksPublicSchools/