Knight News
Grand Forks Central High School - February 1st, 2022
Central's Main Office (701)-746-2375
A Look Ahead
Feb. 9th - Early Release - 1:00 PM - (PLC Day)
Feb. 10th - Family/Teacher Conferences - 4:00-7:00 PM
Feb. 15th - Family/Teacher Conferences - 4:00-7:00 PM
Feb. 17-19th - "Curtains" Winter Musical - see poster below for more information
Feb. 24 & 25th - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development
Feb. 28th - Knight Idol - 7:00 PM - Auditorium
Mar. 3rd - Winter Band Concert - 7:00 PM - Auditorium
Family/Teacher Conferences
Family/Teacher Conferences will be held on Feb. 10th and 15th from 4:00-7:00 PM. Conferences will be face to face. If your family prefers a phone or zoom conference, please contact each teacher directly to set that meeting up.
The teachers below will be unavailable for the evenings listed. If a teacher is unavailable for only part of the evening, the time available has been noted.
Unavailable on Thursday, Feb. 10th
Katie Arthur
Brittany Bunde
Kylie Laudal
Garrett Litzinger (available after 6:00 PM)
Katie Hatt Rokke
Emma Schreiber
Michael Selnes
David Tack
Rick Thatcher
Unavailable on Tuesday, Feb. 15th
Brittany Bunde
Ryne Dolleslager
Ligia Feo
Kylie Laudal
Garrett Litzinger
Early Out Correction
Graduating Student's Legal Names For Diplomas
A student's legal name on the date of their graduation from GFC is how their name will appear on their diploma, transcript, the graduation program, the announcement for the Grand Forks Herald and any other graduation materials. If your student is changing their name legally prior to their graduation, you may submit copies of those documents to our office no later than May 25th. If your student has graduated early at semester time, their name at the time of early graduation will be the legal name used for all documents.
2022 Graduation Information & Deadlines
The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2022 is scheduled for Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
Prior to graduation, there are a number of items that need to be completed. The following is a checklist of all obligations that must be met by each student before a diploma will be presented.
- All course work, tests, and detention time must be completed before Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
- All independent study, online and correspondence course work must be completed by Friday, May 20, 2022
- All seniors must complete the “Senior Survey” and the "Choice Ready Survey" prior to graduation. The surveys will be sent to student email accounts for completion.
- All bills must be paid (media center, athletic equipment, lab equipment, book damages, etc…) by Friday, May 20, 2022.
- The final day of classes for seniors will be Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
- Graduation practice is tentatively scheduled for Friday, June 3, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. All graduating seniors must attend the practice session.
- Caps and gowns were ordered in November and will be distributed from the Principal’s Office on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.
- Senior pictures for the yearbook are due by May 1st and can be turned in at any time before that date to Mr. Berglund or can be e-mailed to: centralyearbook@mygfschools.org.
- If a student desires to receive a diploma without going through the graduation ceremony; he/she may do so by notifying Kristin Wilcox prior to Friday, May 20, 2022.
- All students who participate in the commencement ceremony are expected to dress in an appropriate manner. The cap, gown, tassel, and shoes are all required. No other personal additions will be allowed other than school-issued stoles of honor without prior permission from administration.
Only students who have completed their graduation requirements will participate in the graduation ceremony. The list of students who will be participating in the ceremony will be finalized on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
Honor Graduates
Senior Yearbook Photo Information
Senior photos for the 2021-2022 GFC Yearbook can be submitted to: centralyearbook@mygfschools.org.
- Submitted digital images should be 300 DPI.
- Baby/Childhood photos can also be submitted. If you need a photo to be scanned, you can put it in Mr. Berglund’s mailbox and it will be returned after it is scanned (make sure your name is on it and it’s in an envelope).
Grand Forks Central High School Senior Portrait Yearbook Policy:
Every graduating senior student is permitted to turn in a portrait photo for reproduction in the Grand Forks Central School yearbook.
- The deadline for senior portrait submission is May 1, 2022
- Students should submit a vertical or square photo (not horizontal). Note: Full body shots may be cropped.
- Only single-subject photos are allowed.
- Accessories (i.e. hats, scarves, jewelry) and props (i.e. sports equipment) are permitted in the submitted photos as long as they do not promote or condone illegal activity. Senior portraits of questionable content will be shown to school administration for final approval.
- Portraits of students with weapons will not be published.
Note: If you did not have a senior photo taken and do not plan to take one, I can take a good picture of you. We want to include everyone and I have done this many times in the past. Just stop by my classroom (#22) and we will set up a time.
If you would like to order a 2021-2022 GFC yearbook, go to this website:
https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=55338
Mr. Matt Berglund
GFC Yearbook Adviser
Scholarship Opportunities
Seniors...have you visited the online scholarship listing on the GFC website? This list is a compilation of scholarship information that has been made available to us. Please check out the list and the many opportunities for scholarships by clicking the link below!
ASVAB Career Exploration Program
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program can help you take steps now toward finding a career that's right for you. Take advantage of the ASVAB Career Exploration Program by taking the ASVAB at Grand Forks Central on Wednesday, February 9. There is no cost for this. Please see Mrs. Manske in the Counseling Department if you are interested.
Parents Lead: Get to know your child's friends - and their friend's parents
Grand Central Station - Your "Central Station" for school spirit gear!
Grand Central Station is online for convenience of shopping, just scan the QR Code and start shopping. New items are coming in all of the time, so check back often.
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.
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.20-21 Extra Yearbooks for Sale
21-22 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 March 7th 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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