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Student Spotlight
This is pre-K student Josiah Sosa’s second year at GHS. He says he loves to play and draw at school.
“Ms. Sammy makes me happy,” he says of his teacher.
Josiah is always smiling and having fun, says Ms. Sammy.
“He loves to be in school,” she says. “When he’s working on something new, he gets so excited. He puts so much effort into his work.”
Ms. Sammy says Josiah is genuinely sweet and wants to make other people happy.
“He’s friends with everybody and is super friendly,” says Ms. Sammy. “He has his close group of friends but I can partner him with any one of his peers and he interacts very well with them.”
Ms. Sammy says she’s seen leadership qualities emerge in Josiah as he becomes more comfortable at school. Josiah loves to write and is able to complete tasks with excellent focus.
Josiah says he enjoys playing with friends and movement class with Ms. Bibi. During his free time, Josiah enjoys building with Legos and kicking a ball outside with his family.
Upcoming Events
NO SCHOOL MONDAY
School will be closed on Monday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day. We extend our gratitude to all who have served and sacrificed to protect our nation's freedom, including our own facilities manager John McBarron, who served four years in the U.S. Army.
SECOND TRIMESTER AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS, ACADEMIC SUPPORT TO BEGIN DECEMBER 2 AT BOTH CAMPUSES
Second trimester after-school clubs are set to begin at both campuses December 2.
At the Lower Campus, club fees are $15 a day and clubs run from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sign-up forms are due November 15 and space is limited. There are no after-school clubs on Tuesdays. Here are the Lower Campus after-school club options that still have availability:
Mondays
Lego projects with Ms. Melisa and Ms. Amelie for kindergarten through fifth grade
Lego projects with Ms. Amelie for third through fifth grade
Wednesdays
Movement and yoga with Ms. G. for preschool and pre-K
Stories and games with Ms. Laura for kindergarten through second grade
Card games with Ms. Nyshima for third through fifth grade
Thursdays
Pen pals with Ms. Lenny for third through fifth grade
Fridays
Playground with Ms. Kissa for preschool and pre-K
Homework help and brain games with Ms. Christina for third through fifth grade
Clubs at the Upper Campus have limited availability. Students should sign up in the office. Clubs will begin as close to 3:15 p.m. as possible and will end daily at 4:25 p.m. for a 4:30 p.m. parent pickup. Here are the Upper Campus after-school club options:
Mondays
Math academic support with Ms. V.
English academic support with Ms. Emma
Archery with Mr. D.
Wednesdays
Math academic support with Ms. Leah
Social studies academic support with Dr. Brittany
Art club with Ms. Adrienne
Thursdays
Math/science academic support with Mr. Bill
English academic support with Ms. Janet
Cooking club with Chef Parris
GHS Highlights
ACADEMIC AWARDS
Kudos to our Lower Campus students who met their October academic goals! After celebrating these students with our monthly academic awards assembly on Wednesday, two lucky winners from each class (one who met their reading goal and one who met their math goal) were chosen at random to enjoy an outdoor lunch at Catherineberg.
SHOWCASE NIGHT
Thank you to all the families who came out for our annual showcase night on Thursday! It was wonderful to see the students' enthusiasm as they toured the school with their families. The happy family atmosphere was a reminder of the wonderful GHS community we're all fortunate to be a part of, and the dishes everyone brought to share were delicious.
Sports Central
KUDOS TO OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALL ALL-STAR TEAM!
Kudos to our middle school flag football all-star team, which won their game on Tuesday 32-24! Naudy Castillo, Fox Fryman, Kallen Payne, Armani Pickering, and Trevor Tyrell Jr. represented GHS well.
FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT THIS WEEKEND
Best of luck to our middle school flag football team, which will compete in the Dana Richardson Tournament at Frenchtown Ballpark this weekend!
FALL ATHLETE UNIFORMS SHOULD BE RETURNED
As the fall sports season wraps up, all athletes should return their washed uniforms to Ms. Francis.
WINTER SPORTS NOW ENROLLING
Our winter sports teams are now enrolling. Keep an eye out for info on basketball and cheerleading clinics for third to fifth graders. Please contact francinefrancis@giffthillschool.org for more information.
Boys basketball, middle school and varsity
Open to grades 6-12
Practice began on Tuesday and will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Pine Peace basketball court
Athletic dues must be turned in by today. Students who have not paid the athletic fee will be unable to participate in practice or games until the balance is paid.
Girls basketball, middle school and junior varsity
Open to grades 6-12
Practice begins November 12 and will take place Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:00 pm at the Lower Campus green top and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the Upper Campus basketball court
Athletic dues must be turned in by November 14. Students who have not paid the athletic fee will be unable to participate in practice or games until the balance is paid.
Coed cheerleading
Open to grades 6-12
Practice begins November 18 and will take place Mondays from 3:15 to 5:00 p.m. at the Upper Campus
Athletic dues must be turned in by November 22. Students who have not paid the athletic fee will be unable to participate in practice or games until the balance is paid.
Running club/track and field
Open to grades 3-12
Running club will continue on an open enrollment basis. Practices will take place on Thursdays going forward, with no practice during the Thanksgiving break.
November practice locations will include Susannaberg, Hawksnest, and possibly Trunk or Cinnamon Bay. Athletes should bring a towel and swimsuit for a chance to cool off in the water with supervision on beach days.
Track and field meets will begin in January.
Dates to Remember
See below for important dates to remember over the next two months. View the full school year calendar by clicking here.
Community Corner: News You Can Use
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY SATURDAY MORNING
Coral Bay Community Council, Get Trashed St. John, and the Coral Bay Yacht Club are hosting a Coastweeks Cleanup tomorrow, Saturday, November 9. Students who volunteer will be given community service hours. Volunteers should meet at the Skinny Legs parking lot at 9:00 a.m. with reusable water bottle, hat, hand sanitizer, and comfortable clothing including closed-toe shoes. Bags, gloves, and refill water will be provided. Those who plan to volunteer should click here to register: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfQYZZk6Ts09C.../viewform
FALL FEST SATURDAY IN CRUZ BAY
Sandy Cheeks LLC and The Pelican Post will host a fall fest this Saturday, November 9, from noon to 9:00 p.m. in front of The Pelican Post. There will be food, drinks, games, and arts and crafts as well as music by DJ Adonis. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event.
UVI SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE INFORMATIONAL SESSION NOV. 12
The University of the Virgin Islands School of Agriculture will host an informational session for high school students, parents, teachers, counselors, and the public on Tuesday, November 12, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Meet the faculty ande learn about opportunities available to UVI's School of Agriculture students. For more information, contact cristine.cruz@uvi.edu or call 340-692-4257, or usman.adamu@uvi.edu or 340-692-4091. Here is the Zoom link for the meeting: https://uvi-edu.zoom.us/j/97668893039
WORLD OCEAN SCHOOL ENROLLING FOR WINTER AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
World Ocean School is enrolling for its Winter Ambassador Program, set for December 27, 2024 to January 3, 2025. Students age 16 to 19 are welcome to set sail aboard the Denis Sullivan in a program that begins and ends in St. Croix. No knowledge of sailing is required. Scholarships are available. See flyer below for more information.
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