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Dear Gaither Parents.

Spring is near! The new FSA (Florida Standards Assessment) writing assessment begins March 2 through March 6 and the ELA (English Language Assessment) begins April 13 through 21. All students will be taking these new, important exams and have been preparing for them in their English classes. Our Saturday tutoring sessions will

continue through April 11, 9AM - 11AM. These two-hour sessions are held in the media center and students receive additional instruction with Gaither teachers in a small setting. There is no cost and students do not have to sign up in advance. Please take advantage of these sessions.

Other important assessments are upcoming, such as FCAT retakes and Algebra 1 EOCs (End of Course Exams, March 23-30), Biology EOCs (April 21-24), Algebra 2 EOCs (April 27-30), and Geometry (May 4-8). Advanced Placement Exams for students taking AP will begin the first week of May.

On February 10 (report card distribution day), we held our second principal's honor roll ice cream social for students receiving straight A's during quarter 2. I am very proud of these students for meeting high academic standards and would like to thank our PTSA for volunteering during this great event.

Kudos go out to Sarah Kleiner, our Gaither Stampede Coordinator and teacher at GHS, as well as our student clubs and organizations, Teresa Trumbach, Senate Sponsor, our business partners, and the many volunteers which made this year's Stampede one of the best ever! A special "thank you" to Greg Eckley OIC, officer in-charge, and the Rough Riders for coming out in their uniforms to give beads and teddy bears to students and to Bob Conigliaro, Caspar's McDonalds, for providing food and refreshments, as well as Leo Haggerty and Willard Brim and the Knights of Columbus Council. Our students and their buddies benefited the most with their determination and camaraderie they showed through their competitive spirit!

Finally, we expect 100% of our students to graduate with a high school diploma. Last year, our graduation rate was 76.98%. Although a lofty goal, I have high expectations for our students and feel that there is no reason for a student not to graduate from high school. Students should be checking Edsby frequently to monitor their progress, as well as know their GPA, credits, assessments passed and needed, and other pertinent information to stay on track to graduate. As a father with a senior who is preparing to graduate from high school and enter college, I know this is a very exciting time for many of you who also have a senior ready to do the same. It is important for parents to know the academic status of their child in all grade levels and I encourage you to contact your child's guidance counselor to check their progress.

As always, thank you for your continued support,

Go Cowboys!

Thomas D. Morrill, Principal Gaither High School (Class of 1987)

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Contents On the Cover From the Principal’s Desk Gaither Roundup Information ..................................... 2 A Word or Two from the PTSA ................................. 3 Guidance News ........................................................ 4-5 Chorus News ............................................................... 6 GHS Orchestra ............................................................ 7 Best Buddies ............................................................... 7 Gaither Stampede ........................................................ 8 Senior Class 2015 Timeline ........................................ 9 Splash Bash ................................................................10 Cowboy Closet...........................................................10 Pony Express .............................................................10 Splash Bash—Senior Form .................................. 11-12 Splash Bash—Guest Form ................................... 13-14 ABC Kickball Tournament ........................................15 Winter/Spring Sports Schedule ............................ 16-17 Band/Orchestra Golf Tournament..............................18 Volunteer Note...........................................................19 Birthday Marquee ......................................................19 Life Fast Forward ................................................ 20-21 2014-2015 School Calendar .......................................22 2014-2015 Calendario del Estudiante .......................23 Web Addresses Galore...............................................24 Yearbook Order Form ................................................25 PTSA Membership Form ...........................................26 PTSA Volunteer Form ...............................................27 Need Information? .....................................................28 Dates to Remember ....................................................28

Gaither Roundup The Gaither Roundup is a publication of

Gaither High School and Gaither PTSA.

It is published in 8 issues: August/September,

October, November, December/January,

February, March, April, and May/June.

The deadline for submission is the 5th

of the

month prior to publication date. Submissions

should be e-mailed to gaithernews@gmail.com

Principal: Thomas Morrill

PTSA President: Stephanie Woychowski

Editor: Susan Raabe

Staff Consultant: Greg Lewandowski

Gaither High School Gaither PTSA

16200 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33618

813.975.7340 PTSA Office 813.975.7340 ext. 330

http://gaither.mysdhc.org

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Dear Parents, Students and Teachers,

Spring Break is almost here and then it is full speed ahead to the conclusion

of the school year. We had a few major events here at Gaither High School

over the last month and hope you all were able to be a part of it!

At the PTSA’s general meeting held in February, members for the

Nominating Committee were elected as follows: Robyn Feenaughty, Suzy

O’Neal and Tricia McManus. The Nominating Committee is currently

seeking people interested in an officer position on the 2015-2016 PTSA

Executive Board. In order to be nominated a person must be a member of

the PTSA. For more information, or if you are interested in a position, please contact the Nominating

Committee at nominatingcommittee.ghsptsa@gmail.com or leave a voice mail message at (813) 975-7340 ext.

330.

Gaither High School hosted the annual Gaither Stampede Special Olympics event on February 13th and the

PTSA wants to give a special “thank you” to all the volunteers who helped to make this event so successful.

These students work hard to prepare for this day and were so excited to participate. An event like this could

not take place without the many volunteers that played a part, so THANK YOU again to everyone that helped.

The PTSA’s biggest fundraiser of the school year, the 2015 Gaither Star Revue Talent Show, took place on

February 27th under the direction of Star Revue Coordinator Suzy O’Neal. This year’s production - put

together by the students, for the students – was a huge success and showcased so many of our talented students

here at Gaither. Thank you to everyone that participated in the show, both onstage and behind the scenes.

We will continue on with preparations for Senior Achievement Awards in April. This program is truly special

because our kids have worked so hard for the past four years and this is the proof. Then, we look forward to

the last PTSA general meeting with the volunteer breakfast and recognition. We will finish the year as

expected with graduation and the much anticipated “Splash Bash.” This is a unique program that the Gaither

PTSA has carried for many years and we are glad to continue the tradition. And, these students look forward to

this huge party all year long. There are few schools that offer a senior celebration that can match the exclusive

Adventure Island bash that happens at the end of their Gaither experience.

There are many more opportunities for parent and student involvement this year. If you would like to get

involved and help out in any way please send us an email at gaitherhighschoolptsa@gmail.com.

As always, if you are not a PTSA member yet, we encourage you to pick up a form in the Main Office and turn

it in. Your $6 membership goes a long way to help us do the things we

want to do for our students and teachers! Students will definitely want to be

sure they are PTSA members in order to enjoy free frozen yogurt at our

next PTSA Appreciation Day on Friday, March 27th during all lunches!

Best Regards,

Stephanie Woychowski Gaither H.S. PTSA President

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Guidance News TESTING

PERT

Selected juniors will be taking the Post-Secondary

Education Readiness Test (PERT) this spring. Their

test scores will determine which English and Math

classes they will need to take during their senior year.

Counselors will make the appropriate schedule

adjustments.

It is very important that we test all of our students.

As you know, passing the 10th grade FCAT / FSA is

a graduation requirement. The 9th grade FSA is used

for placement of students in reading, It is important

for all students to do their best and to attend school.

Get plenty of rest and eat a good breakfast to be best

prepared. Let's make Gaither an A school this year!

BRIGHT FUTURES

Seniors please remember to complete the Bright

Futures Application online by following this link:

www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org,. You must also

complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal

Student Aid) online as well (www.FAFSA.ed.gov).

Both of these forms must be completed before

graduation in order to be considered for these

scholarship opportunities.

MYSPOT.SDHC.K12.FL.US

mySPOT, (S)tudent (P)arent (O)nline (T)oolkit

Your online home for HCPS resources is easily

accessible if you have an Edsby account, your

username and password will also give you access to

mySPOT.

mySPOT will lead you to district resources including

Edsby and the new guidmii (guide-me).

To activate a NEW mySPOT account go to:

mySPOT.sdhc.k12.fl.us

You will need: student name, student number, last

four digits of your student’s social security number,

student’s date of birth

WHO TO CONTACT?

Community Service Hours Mrs. Nissen, College and Career Counselor,

975-7340 ext 233

Transcripts Complete a Transcript Request form in the Guidance

lobby and give it to our Registrar, Mrs. Caponero, 975-7340 ext 221.

Electronically sent transcripts, and those for scholarship applications are free. There is a $2.00 fee for mailed transcripts. One final transcript for each senior is sent in June to the college they selected, and those are also free.

Continued on Next Page

March 2-6 FSA Writing – grades 9-11

March 23-27 Comprehensive English Language Learner Assessment (CELLA)

March 23-30 FCAT Reading Retakes (grades 11 and 12) and Algebra I retakes

April 13-May 4 FSA English Language Assessment (grades 9-11)

April 20-May 22

End-of-Course Exams for Biology,

Algebra I, Algebra 2, Geometry, and

US History

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AP TESTING SCHEDULE

Nine AP exams will be given at Idlewild Baptist Church at the NorthEast corner of Dale Mabry & Van Dyke

(18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd., Lutz, FL 33548, 813.264.1515). Fourteen will be held at Gaither. Morning

exams will begin approximately at 7:30 am, afternoon exams at 11:30 am. More details will be provided to

AP students prior to the exams. The AP schedule is as follows:

* will be given at Gaither

VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR CLUBS, BOOSTER CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, INDIVIDUALS

Each year Gaither completes an application for the 5-Star Award and the Golden School Award. A major part

of the application is the total number of volunteer hours completed by Gaither Students and Parents. Please

estimate the total number of volunteer hours your group will have completed by the end of the school year.

You may email Terri Nissen at Theresa.Nissen@sdhc.k12.fl.us or call 975-7340, ext. 233. Thanks to all the

volunteers who continue to make Gaither a great school and a 5-Star Award winner for the last 17 years!

SAT PREP CLASSES

The final free SAT prep classes will be held at Gaither on May 2nd –

May 23 on Saturdays 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for any students signed up to

take the June SAT. Applications and schedules are available in

Guidance. Free SAT Online Prep by College Board is now available!

Interested students should see Mrs. Nissen in Guidance to sign up.

Guidance News Continued from Previous Page

Morning Afternoon

Monday, May 4 Chemistry Environmental Science*

Psychology

Tuesday, May 5 Calculus*

Wednesday, May 6 English Literature Physics I*

Thursday, May 7 Computer Science* Spanish Language*

Art History* Physics 2*

Friday, May 8 United States History European History*

Monday, May 11 Biology* Music Theory

Physics C*

Tuesday, May 12 AP Government and Politics (US)*

Wednesday, May 13 English Language Statistics

Thursday, May 14 World History Comparative Government and Politics*

Macroeconomics*

Friday, May 15 Human Geography Microeconomics*

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GHS Chorus News CONGRATULATIONS are in order to Gaither's outstanding soloists and ensembles who sang at the recent

District Assessment! Requirements are:

two pieces of music

memorized for performance

accomplished vocal technique

poise and stage presence

Receiving an "Excellent" rating were soloists Caitlyn Chiasson, Michelle Gant and Larissa Rincon.

Gaither's soloists who earned "Superior" were Erica Benet, Cassandra Biehl, Cayley Chippeaux, Brianna

Jones, Ian Matthews, Ryan Mills, Madison Padgett, KaleyAnna Raabe and Kiani Walman.

Also receiving "Superior" ratings were three of our barbershop quartets - "Looney Tunes" (Erica Benet, Bri-

anna Jones, Madison Padgett, Molly O'Loughlin), "Little Debbies" (Michelle Gant, Cayley Chippeux,

KaleyAnna Raabe, Eliza Stoney) and "Three Men & a Tenor" (Ryan Mills, Stephen Slay, Ian Matthews, Matt

Lewis)

You can see and hear all of these award winning Gaither vocalists in our upcoming performances!

DATES of 'NOTE':

MPA - Thursday. March. 19

Showcase of Show Choirs - Tuesday, March 24

SPECTRUM - Thursday/Friday, Apr. 23 & 24, 7:00 P.M.

Women's Pop Concert - Thursday, May 7, 7:00 P.M.

SHOWCASE 2015 FINALE - Thursday, May 14, 7:00 P.M.

Mrs. C. Chorus Director

Phone: 813.975.7340 ext. 267

debra.cleveland@sdhc.k12.fl.us

www.gaitherchorus.com

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GHS Orchestra Congratulations to the Gaither High School Concert and Chamber Orchestras for

their performance at District MPA. Both the Concert Orchestra and the Chamber

Ensemble received a Superior Rating!!

Come support the Orchestra on May 12th on their final program of the year, OPUS!

Visit the Gaither Orchestra Website at www.gaitherorchestra.com for up to date in-

formation.

Musically Yours!

Mrs. Szarowicz

(andrea.szarowicz@sdhc.k12.fl.us)

Best Buddies The goal of the Best Buddies Program is to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities

for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and

developmental disabilities (IDD). Best Buddies is where friendships are formed between our Special Educa-

tion students and their regular Ed Peers at our school. Gaither has over 130 Peers and 54 Buddies!!!

This year, our major fundraiser for Best Buddies is the Friendship Walk. In order to continue pursuing inclu-

sion and friendship for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, it is crucial that we raise money

to keep the Best Buddies organization going. We invite you to join Gaither’s Friendship Walk Team on Satur-

day, April 18th at Gadsen Park (6901 S. MacDill Avenue, Tampa FL 33611) as we support this worthy cause.

If you would like to join our team, visit the website:

http://www.bestbuddiesflorida.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=1122758&team=6237823

To support us, without walking, you may fill out the form on the website to donate toward our team, or you

may bring a check to Ms. Fishburne in room 303, made out to Gaither High School by March 6th, 2015.

Please help us raise money for our Best Buddies Chapter! We appreciate any and all donations that your club

is able to give. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us. Thank you in advance for your support.

Last year this amazing campus helped us raise $3500, this year our goal is $5000!!!

We appreciate your support!

With Friendship,

Betsy Fishburne & Andrea Szarowicz

Best Buddies Faculty Sponsors

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Gaither Stampede - 2015 Every year in the month of “love” Gaither hosts our Annual Stampede not only for our Special Olympians but

for other athletes throughout our District.

The opportunity to begin hosting the Stampede began in the

1995-96 school year, under Mr. Adum, Gaither’s Principal at the

time. The event has grown to hosting approximately 350 ath-

letes and about 650 Gaither students, teachers, coaches and

PTSA parents. This year we were honored to have the Rough

Riders and the Knights of Columbus helping us out. In addition,

many of our student service and interest clubs set-up entertain-

ment and activity booths to keep the athletes busy and even

dancing, while waiting for their events to begin. Caspers Com-

pany donated the burgers and apples and our clubs provided the

water and chips. One of our Moms baked a ton of delicious cookies and brownies all of which disappeared

pretty quickly!

In true Gaither style, it was a team event, combining our Sena-

tors and PTSA Student Ambassadors working diligently to create

a safe, organized event in which our athletes get the opportunity

to participate in a “trial run” for their track and field events in

anticipation of the USF State qualifying games. “Showcase” and

our Fuego Latino dancers were part of our opening ceremonies.

The day goes by quickly and is filled with smiles, cheers, food

and entertainment—not to mention the chance for our Gaither

students to be a “buddy” to an athlete—which is such a reward-

ing experience for everyone involved.

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March

Grad Bash Tickets on sale Splash Bash Tickets for sale (3/3-5) Prom permission forms available in SAO (3/3) Deadline to turn in Prom Permission forms (3/6)

Nominate Senior Notables Spring Break (3/9-13) Splash Bash Tickets for sale (3/17-19) Prom tickets for sale (3/18-19, 3/25-26) Vote for Senior Notables Graduation Announcements delivered

(3/31 during lunch )

April

Prom tickets for sale (4/1-2)

Prom - USF Marshall Center (4/11 7:30 - 11:30)

Grad Bash - Universal Studios (4/24) Senior Awards Banquet (4/28)

May Caps & Gowns delivered during lunch (5/12) ICC Banquet (TBA) Senior Class Meeting (TBA) Baccalaureate - Gaither Auditorium (5/17) Senior Sendoff (5/22) Seniors Last Day (5/26) Graduation Rehearsal - State Fairgrounds (5/30) June Senior Exams (TBA) Graduation Ceremony - State Fairgrounds (6/2) Splash Bash - Adventure Island (6/2) Reminders:

1. How many service hours have you logged?

2. SAT/ACT test dates are rapidly approaching

Senior Class 2015 Timeline

Seniors should have submitted their orders for caps 'n gowns and graduation announcements by now. If not, go to HerffJonestampabay.com and place your order on line. All orders must be shipped to Gaither!

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The Senior Panoramic Photo was taken in February. Students may order their own keepsake copy of the picture online from GradImages by going to the following address: bigpics.gradimages.com.

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Senior Grad Bash tickets are on sale now. The deadline to end the sale is rapidly approaching. See Mrs. Trumbach in Room 213 to purchase your ticket before it’s too late! Grad Bash is our evening event for Seniors at Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure on 4/24 . Everyone must ride our charter bus there and back. Buses return on 4/25 between 4-5 AM +/-.

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Senior Prom permission forms are now available. Please clear all debts ASAP in order to be eligible to receive permission to purchase a Prom ticket!

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Graduation rehearsal: May 30 @ 1pm (consider it mandatory!) Graduation ceremony: June 2 @4:00 PM (students should plan to arrive by 2:30 PM)

Listen for daily announcements via GTV!!!

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Gaither’s Senior Splash Bash 2015

Tuesday, June 2nd

7:30 pm until 12:30 am

Splash Bash 2015 tickets will be on sale this month during all lunches March 3rd – 5th and March 17th-19th for

seniors and guests. Splash Bash Permission Forms are available in the Main Office and can also be found in

this Newsletter for your convenience. Tickets cost $50 and include admission to Adventure Island, food,

drinks and entertainment for the evening. Gaither’s Senior Splash Bash is a unique and one of a kind alcohol-

free and drug-free Graduation Celebration that we are proud to bring to our seniors and their guests! This year

seniors and their guests will be among the first to experience Adventure Island’s newest attraction, the Colos-

sal Curl! So don’t delay and be sure to get your tickets now!

Cowboy Closet Cowboy Closet is for Gaither students experiencing a need due to homelessness, house fire, family un-employment, or other family emergency. To Donate: Visit the Cowboy Clothing Wish Rack in the Guidance Department and take a tag off the hook. The tag will indicate sizes of clothing and/or any other items (shoes, school supplies, per-sonal items, etc.) Clothing donated should be new or gently used (clean, no stains), conform to school dress code, and be of the current style. Bring the item(s) to the Gaither High School Guidance Department during regular school hours. Charitable donation receipts will be issued for the amount of new items only (please present receipt when bringing in the item). Family or student in need: If you are a student or family in need or if you know of a family in need, please contact Mary Burke, Guidance Counselor or Rick Strickland, So-cial Worker. All information will be kept confiden-tial.

Mary C. Burke Guidance Counselor Phone: 975-7340 extension: 218

GHS Pony Express The Pony Express school newspaper is online!

Visit us at www.GHSPonyExpress.com.

We have been ranked All-Southern two years in a

row by the Southern Interscholastic Press

Association. Check us out today!

If you own a business and would like to advertise

in The Pony Express, please contact Ms. Lowe at

(813) 975-7340 ext. 254 or via email at

ashley.lowe@sdhc.k12.fl.us.

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Name of Senior ______________________________________ Date of Birth _______________ (Please print) Last Name First Name Name of Guest ______________________________________ Date of Birth _______________ (Please print) Last Name First Name Name of Guest ______________________________________ Date of Birth _______________ (Please print) Last Name First Name

Splash Bash Adventure Island

June 2, 2015 • 7:30 pm – 12:30 am Senior/Guests – $50

Tickets on Sale March 3 – March 19 Splash Bash Rules, Parent Contact, Permission and Release Form

Gaither High School PTSA

RULES __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In order to provide a safe non-alcoholic, drug-free graduation celebration, the Gaither PTSA requires each attendee to abide by the following rules:

Photo IDs are required of all seniors and guests at Adventure Island check-in.

Gaither graduating seniors may bring two guests. Guests must be between the ages of 16 and 21 as of June 2, 2015. Admission tickets are not transferrable.

All seniors and guests must have permission and release forms completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian in order to purchase a ticket.

Admission to Adventure Island is between 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm, Tuesday, June 2, 2015. NO ONE WILL BE ADMIT-TED AFTER 8:30 PM.

Departure from Adventure Island will begin at 11:30 pm and conclude at 12:30 am. No one will be permitted to leave the park prior to 11:30 pm without a parent being notified and permission given from that parent.

Appropriate bathing suit attire is required. No thongs or t-backs allowed.

All attendees will follow the rules established by the Gaither PTSA and volunteers, and Adventure Island personnel and security.

Any disruptive behavior or inappropriate behavior will result in parents being notified and possible removal from Ad-venture Island premises.

Gaither PTSA and/or GHS Administrators may deny entrance to Adventure Island due to academic or conduct is-sues or non-compliance of any of the above rules.

No refunds.

SENIOR FORM

PTSA USE ONLY

Paid Cash or Check # _______

Amount Paid $ _____________

Received By _______________

Date Received _____________

Senior Gift _________________

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As parent or guardian of __________________________________________________________ I have read and agree with the rules for Splash Bash 2015 and understand and encourage my son/daughter to abide by these rules. I believe the Gaither High School’s PTSA and their repre-sentatives will do all in their power to assure the safety and well-being of my son/daughter. But re-alizing the age of my son/daughter, and further recognizing the scope of the area and activities characteristic of Adventure Island, I do hereby release the Gaither High School PTSA, Gaither High School, and all of their representatives of any claims of negligence, injury, or indemnity occur-ring during this event. I grant my full permission for my son/daughter to attend this event and un-derstand this is a full evening event and my son/daughter will not be allowed to leave the theme park until 11:30 pm on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. I understand the Gaither PTSA will attempt to notify me in the event my son/daughter wants to leave early or is not complying with school or Adventure Island regulations. I further acknowledge that Gaither High School PTSA and their representatives are no longer responsible for my son/daughter once they depart from Adventure Island.

In the event of an injury to my son/daughter, I understand every attempt will be made to notify me of the injury and realize the information below is crucial to that notification. However, if notification is not successful at the phone number(s) listed below, I grant my full permission to the Gaither High School PTSA, Gaither High School administration/staff, their representatives and/or Adven-ture Island security personnel to make decisions for the emergency care of my son/daughter with transport by ambulance to Florida Hospital Tampa at my expense if necessary. The following phone number(s) will be my EXACT LOCATION on Tuesday, June 2

nd from 7:30 pm

until 12:30 am. I have provided at least one emergency number that is NOT a cell phone number or pager. I understand the PTSA cannot be held responsible for disconnected or out-of-service numbers used as emergency contacts.

Parent/Guardian (please print name)

Home Phone Number _____________________ Cell Phone Number _____________________

Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________ Date ________________

I will abide by the rules described in this document.

Student/Guest Signature __________________________________ Date ________________

EMERGENCY TREATMENT PROCEDURES

PARENT/STUDENT SIGNATURES

LIABILITY RELEASE

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Name of Senior ______________________________________ Date of Birth _______________ (Please print) Last Name First Name Name of Guest ______________________________________ Date of Birth _______________ (Please print) Last Name First Name

Splash Bash Adventure Island

June 2, 2015 • 7:30 pm – 12:30 am Senior/Guests – $50

Tickets on Sale March 3 – March 19 Splash Bash Rules, Parent Contact, Permission and Release Form

Gaither High School PTSA

RULES __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In order to provide a safe non-alcoholic, drug-free graduation celebration, the Gaither PTSA requires each attendee to abide by the following rules:

Photo IDs are required of all seniors and guests at Adventure Island check-in.

Gaither graduating seniors may bring two guests. Guests must be between the ages of 16 and 21 as of June 2, 2015. Admission tickets are not transferrable.

All seniors and guests must have permission and release forms completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian in order to purchase a ticket.

Admission to Adventure Island is between 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm, Tuesday, June 2, 2015. NO ONE WILL BE ADMIT-TED AFTER 8:30 PM.

Departure from Adventure Island will begin at 11:30 pm and conclude at 12:30 am. No one will be permitted to leave the park prior to 11:30 pm without a parent being notified and permission given from that parent.

Appropriate bathing suit attire is required. No thongs or t-backs allowed.

All attendees will follow the rules established by the Gaither PTSA and volunteers, and Adventure Island personnel and security.

Any disruptive behavior or inappropriate behavior will result in parents being notified and possible removal from Ad-venture Island premises.

Gaither PTSA and/or GHS Administrators may deny entrance to Adventure Island due to academic or conduct is-sues or non-compliance of any of the above rules.

No refunds.

GUEST FORM

PTSA USE ONLY

Paid Cash or Check # _______

Amount Paid $ _____________

Received By _______________

Date Received _____________

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As parent or guardian of __________________________________________________________ I have read and agree with the rules for Splash Bash 2015 and understand and encourage my son/daughter to abide by these rules. I believe the Gaither High School’s PTSA and their repre-sentatives will do all in their power to assure the safety and well-being of my son/daughter. But re-alizing the age of my son/daughter, and further recognizing the scope of the area and activities characteristic of Adventure Island, I do hereby release the Gaither High School PTSA, Gaither High School, and all of their representatives of any claims of negligence, injury, or indemnity occur-ring during this event. I grant my full permission for my son/daughter to attend this event and un-derstand this is a full evening event and my son/daughter will not be allowed to leave the theme park until 11:30 pm on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. I understand the Gaither PTSA will attempt to notify me in the event my son/daughter wants to leave early or is not complying with school or Adventure Island regulations. I further acknowledge that Gaither High School PTSA and their representatives are no longer responsible for my son/daughter once they depart from Adventure Island.

In the event of an injury to my son/daughter, I understand every attempt will be made to notify me of the injury and realize the information below is crucial to that notification. However, if notification is not successful at the phone number(s) listed below, I grant my full permission to the Gaither High School PTSA, Gaither High School administration/staff, their representatives and/or Adven-ture Island security personnel to make decisions for the emergency care of my son/daughter with transport by ambulance to Florida Hospital Tampa at my expense if necessary. The following phone number(s) will be my EXACT LOCATION on Tuesday, June 2

nd from 7:30 pm

until 12:30 am. I have provided at least one emergency number that is NOT a cell phone number or pager. I understand the PTSA cannot be held responsible for disconnected or out-of-service numbers used as emergency contacts.

Parent/Guardian (please print name)

Home Phone Number _____________________ Cell Phone Number _____________________

Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________ Date ________________

I will abide by the rules described in this document.

Student/Guest Signature __________________________________ Date ________________

EMERGENCY TREATMENT PROCEDURES

PARENT/STUDENT SIGNATURES

LIABILITY RELEASE

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GAITHER HIGH SCHOOL WINTER/SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULE 2014-2015 BASEBALL

FLAG FOOTBALL

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME

2/10/15 ALONSO GAITHER 7:00

2/13/15 BLAKE BLAKE 7:00

2/18/15 ROBINSON ROBINSON 7:00

2/20/14 FREEDOM FREEDOM 7:00

2/24/15 STEINBRENNER GAITHER 7:00

2/27/15 SICKLES SICKLES 7:00

2/28/15 MIDDLETON GAITHER 1:00

3/3/15 WIREGRASS GAITHER 7:00

3/5/15 NEWSOME GAITHER 7:00

3/17/15 PLANT HIGH PLANT HIGH 7:00

3/21/15 SPOTO GAITHER 1:00

3/24/15 FREEDOM GAITHER 7:00

3/27/15 STEINBRENNER STEINBRENNER 7:00

3/31/15 SICKLES GAITHER 7:00

4/2/15 WIREGRASS WIREGRASS 7:00

4/7/15 PLANT CITY PLANT CITY 7:00

4/10/15 BLOOMINGDALE GAITHER 7:00

4/13/15 CHAMBERLAIN CHAMBERLAIN 7:00

4/17/15 BRANDON HIGH BRANDON HIGH 7:00

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME

3/17/15 FREEDOM FREEDOM 7:00

3/20/15 ALONSO GAITHER 6:15

3/23/15 MIDDLETON MIDDLETON 6:15

3/26/15 JEFFERSON GAITHER 6:15

3/30/15 ROBINSON ROBINSON 6:15

4/2/15 PLANT HIGH PLANT HIGH 6:15

4/9/15 BLAKE BLAKE 6:15

4/16/15 HILLSBOROUGH BLAKE 7:00

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WINTER/SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULE 2014-2015 (continued) SOFTBALL

TRACK

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME

2/3/15 CHAMBERLAIN CHAMBERLAIN 7:00

2/5/15 BRANDON BRANDON 7:00

2/10/15 ALONSO GAITHER 7:00

2/13/15 BLAKE BLAKE 7:00

2/18/15 ROBINSON ROBINSON 7:00

2/20/15 FREEDOM FREEDOM 7:00

2/24/15 STEINBRENNER GAITHER 7:00

2/27/15 SICKLES SICKLES 7:00

2/28/15 MIDDLETON GAITHER 1:00

3/3/15 WIREGRASS GAITHER 7:00

3/5/15 NEWSOME GAITHER 7:00

3/17/15 PLANT HIGH PLANT HIGH 7:00

3/21/15 SPOTO GAITHER 1:00

3/24/15 FREEDOM GAITHER 7:00

3/27/15 STEINBRENNER STEINBRENNER 7:00

3/31/15 SICKLES GAITHER 7:00

4/2/15 WIREGRASS WIREGRASS 7:00

4/7/15 PLANT CITY PLANT CITY 7:00

4/10/15 BLOOMINGDALE GAITHER 7:00

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME

2/17/15 QUAD (GHS,BLAKE,SHS,CHS) GAITHER 6:00PM

2/21/15 CHARLES JOHNSON KING 6:00AM

2/28/15 WHARTON INVITE WHARTON 8:00AM

3/7/15 NASH HIGGINS LETO 8:00AM

3/17/15 5 WAY(GHS, ALONSO, LETO, SICKLES, SHS)

GAITHER 6:00PM

3/21/15 STEINBRENNER INVITE USF 6:00AM

3/24/15 WESTERN CONFERENCE JEFFERSON 1:00PM

3/28/15 MANUEL GRIFFIN KING 8:00AM

3/31/15 VFK CHAMPIONSHIPS JEFFERSON 1:00PM

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SAVE THE DATE…

GAITHER HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING COWBOYS

5TH

Annual Golf Tournament **Plus Bunco for non-golfers

Saturday, April 18, 2015, 1 pm Shot Gun Start

Golf, catered dinner, silent auction, raffle and prizes…

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Salvation Army

SPONSORS NEEDED AT THIS TIME

Hole-in-One Contest sponsors needed as well. Exclusive signage at that hole. Raffle and Auction Items also needed

For more information visit www.GaitherBandGolf.org or call PJ at 813-765-1602 or PJPI@aol.com

***See you in April at the Northdale Golf & Tennis Club, 4417 Northdale Boulevard***

Hosted by the Gaither High School Instrumental Music Boosters

$2500

Title Sponsor: Lead recognition as Title Sponsor on all pr inted mater ials including media releases, 4 on-course tee signs, and your corporate banner prominently displayed at the tournament. Recognition as Title Sponsor on Gaither High School Instrumental Music Booster Golf Tournament website. Opportunity to display promotional material and/or pro-vide product samples on day of event to all players. Opportunity to provide a player gift in all golfer gift bags. Individual & team registration fee waived for (2) golf foursomes. Re-served seating and recognition at the catered dinner and Awards Ceremony. Sponsor plaque.

$1000

Tournament Sponsor will receive recognition at star t of tournament and dinner , tour-nament banner, sponsor plaque, and logo on each hole sponsor sign sold.

$500

Dinner Sponsor will receive recognition at dinner , Dinner Signage, and Sponsor Plaque.

$425

Team Sponsor: You sponsor a team of 4 golfers (does not require you to participate in golf). This could be a team from your company or just a chance for some of the student golfers to have a chance to play golf. Feel free to come enjoy our Bunco tournament, raffle, and auction.

$300

Bunco Sponsor: Recognition at star t of Bunco tournament and Bunco signage.

$200

Beverage Sponsor: Signage on a beverage car t that will be circling the course deliver-ing drinks to all the golfers during the tournament.

$100 Hole "or" Tee Sponsor: Signage on on e gr een or tee box loca t ion .

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Volunteers February was a very busy month with lots of events and activities going on at Gaither. During February volun-

teers helped out with Special Olympics, serving ice cream at the 2nd Quarter Principal’s Honor Roll Ice Cream

Social, monitoring the halls during the SAT for juniors, taking part in the Life Fast Forward Financial Literacy

Program for seniors, and working the Star Revue Talent Show.

A huge THANK YOU to the following parents, students, and community members that helped out with these

events: Jeanne Ristad, John Ristad, Diana Mazur, Nancy Adiletto, Libby Mills, Susan Raabe, Robyn

Feenaughty, Angela Hobson, Penni Jo Brickson, Desiree Young, Stephanie Woychowski, Annette Campbell,

Adriana Siebel, Siti Cunningham, Tricia McManus, Chris Townsend, Leslie Cox, Karen Encinosa, Jessica

Hardy, Courtney Lynch, Sandra Martinez, Jenny Torres, Natasha Ysme, Janet Brownell, Lynnette Offutt, Su-

zy O’Neal, Teresa Trumbach, Ricky Woychowski, Kelsey Woychowski, Taylor Woychowski, Shelby Woy-

chowski, Luke Woychowski, Arne Auza, Cici Killeen, Jordan Trumbach, Allen Gilton, Victoria Macias, Sa-

vanna Dye, Kelsey Ristad, Jerry Crab, Michael Langer, Tom Jones, Joy Peckham, KC Pearson, Doris

Sanchez, Terri (Gaither Testing Chair), Alicia Pelaez, and Terri Nissen.

There are always opportunities to get involved at Gaither. Currently volunteers

are needed to assist with the Senior Achievement Awards Ceremony and Re-

ception scheduled for April 28th and Teacher Appreciation Week in May. If

you are interested in volunteering please email gaitherptsavolun-

teers@gmail.com.

Birthday Marquee Celebrate your student’s birthday by having their name and age on the Gaither High School marquee, located at the main entrance of the school on Dale Mabry Hwy. Names are displayed on both sides of the sign for one week, from Friday to Friday. Contact: Angela Hobson at 813.382.8107 or

ghsptsamarquee@gmail.com What: Include first/last name of student and age When: ASAP Cost: $25.00 (make checks payable to GHS PTSA) Mail payment to: GHS PTSA - Attn. Birthday Marquee 16200 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, FL 33624

Please DO NOT leave reservations/payments at

Gaither High School unless you have already

received a conformation email saying we have

reserved a spot for your student! Reservations must

be confirmed on line or by phone BEFORE sending

your check. Payment must be received before name

is posted on the marquee. If payment is not received

prior to the student’s birthday week, reservations will

be forfeited. List the name/age of the student(s) to be

recognized on your check, following confirmation of

reservation.

Thank you for supporting Gaither High School

and Happy Birthday!

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PTSA Presents

Life Fast Forward Program For Seniors On Wednesday, February 25th our PTSA partnered with Sun-

coast Credit Union to sponsor Life Fast Forward, a Financial

Literacy program, for approximately 70 of our seniors. After

being given a profile that detailed such information as their job,

marital status, number of children, and monthly income, stu-

dents visited 13 different stations to spend money and live life

as an adult. Students were able to purchase transportation, lodg-

ing and other life necessities and the object was to get the stu-

dents to go broke in order to learn just how expensive it is to be

an adult. This was a truly fun, educational and interactive reality

fair game that made a positive impact on our high school seniors

as they learned the importance of budgeting and the cost of be-

ing an adult.

As an added bonus, at the conclusion of the program Suncoast

Credit Union held a drawing and five students each won a Chick

Fil A gift card! Congratulations to the lucky seniors: Anthony

Outlaw, Meera Patel, Corey Hobson, Karla Quiros, and Alicen

Torres.

Gaither PTSA is very grateful to have a wonderful community partner like Suncoast Credit Union for sponsor-

ing the Life Fast Forward Program. Thank you to Chris Townsend, Suncoast Credit Union Youth Outreach

Manager, and your team of Suncoast employees that worked this event for our students. And, last but not least,

a big THANK YOU to Leslie Cox, our very own VP/

Programs and Suncoast Credit Union employee for

coordinating this great event for our seniors!

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2014-2015 Student Academic School Calendar

Below is the student academic calendar for the next school year (2014-2015 school year). Please save

a copy for future reference. This calendar and the calendar for the 2015-2016 school year are available

on the school district website at www.sdhc.k12.fl.us.

Early dismissal every Monday at 1:55 pm

Students’ First Day of School Tuesday, August 19

Labor Day Holiday/Schools and District Offices Closed Monday, September 1

End of 1st Grading Period Friday, October 17

Non-Student Day Monday, October 20

Veteran’s Day Holiday/Non-Student Day Monday, November 11

Fall Break/Schools and District Offices Closed Monday – Friday, November 24-28

Students Return to School Monday, December 1

Winter Break/Schools and District Offices Closed Monday – Friday, December 22 – January 2

Students Return to School Monday, January 5

End of 2nd Grading Period (End of 1st Semester) Friday, January 16

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday/Schools and District Offices Closed Monday, January 19

Non-Student Day Tuesday, January 20

Florida State Fair Day/Non-Student Day – West Hillsborough County Friday, February 6

Strawberry Festival/Non-Student Day – East Hillsborough County Monday, March 2

Spring Break/Schools and District Offices Closed Monday – Friday, March 9-13

Students Return to School Monday, March 16

End of 3rd Grading Period Friday, March 27

Non-Student Day Friday, April 3

Memorial Day Holiday/Schools and District Offices Closed Monday, May 25

Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (End of 2nd Semester) Friday, June 5

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Calendario del Año Escolar 2014 - 2015 del Estudiante A continuación el calendario del próximo año escolar (2014-2015), aprobado. Guarde una copia para futuras referencias. Éste y el calendario para el año escolar 2015-2016 están disponibles en la página de la red del distrito escolar en www.sdhc.k12.fl.us.

Early dismissal every Monday at 1:55 pm

Primer día de clases Martes, 19 de Agosto

Día del Trabajo – Feriado /Escuelas y oficinas del distrito cerradas Lunes, 01 de Septiembre

Fin del primer período de calificaciones Viernes, 17 de Octubre

Día libre para los estudiantes Lunes, 20 de Octubre

Día del Veterano - Feriado /Día libre para los estudiantes Lunes, 11 de Noviembre

Vacaciones de otoño /Escuelas y oficinas del distrito cerradas Lunes a Viernes,

24 al 28 de Noviembre

Los estudiantes regresan a la escuela Lunes, 01 de Diciembre

Vacaciones de invierno /Escuelas y oficinas del distrito cerradas Lunes a Viernes,

22 de Diciembre al 2 de Enero

Los estudiantes regresan a la escuela Lunes, 05 de Enero

Fin del segundo período de calificaciones (Fin del primer semestre) Viernes, 16 de Enero

Martin Luther King, Jr. –Feriado/Escuelas y oficinas del distrito cerradas Lunes,19 de Enero

Día libre para los estudiantes Martes, 20 de Enero

Día de la Feria Estatal de Florida /Día libre para los estudiantes del Oeste Viernes, 06 de Febrero

Festival de la Fresa /Día libre para los estudiantes del Este del Condado Lunes, 02 de Marzo

Vacaciones de primavera /Escuelas y oficinas del distrito cerradas Lunes a Viernes,

09 al 13 de Marzo

Los estudiantes regresan a la escuela Lunes, 16 de Marzo

Fin del tercer período de calificaciones Viernes, 27 de Marzo

Día libre para los estudiantes Viernes, 03 de Abril

Día de Conmemoración de los Caídos – Feriado /Escuelas y oficinas del

distrito cerradas Lunes, 25 de Mayo

Último día de clases /Fin del cuarto período de calificaciones (Fin del se-

gundo semestre) Viernes, 05 de Junio

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. Gaither High information www.Gaither.mysdhc.org

Everything you ever want to know about Gaither High: joining the PTSA, Cowboy Connection, curriculum, faculty e-mails, clubs, etc.)

https://sdhc.edsby.com/ Monitor your student’s grades, attendance, and other parent-wise things (better than Facebook!)

www.GaitherBand.org Gaither Band website

www.GaitherChorus.com Gaither Chorus & Showcase website

www.GaitherOrchestra.com Gaither Orchestra website

www.flvc.org High School planning

www.flvs.net Florida Virtual School: if your student entered 9th grade during the 2011-2012 or during the 2012-2013 school year, they must take an online class before graduation.

www.guidmii.com Lots of links to student success. Use your Edsby username & password.

www.GHSPonyExpress.com Pony Exprss School Newspaper

Testing and other stressfuls www.fcatexplorer.com

Your student may use this site to practice for the Reading FCAT 2.0) Student login = lastname+first initial (studentc) Password: = 29+first 4 letters of last name + birth month + day (29stud0904)

www.FLAssessments.com/epat Actual practice tests for the computer FCAT 2.0 and the Algebra EOC exam to install on your computer. EOC stands for End of Course.

http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcat2/pdf/achlevel.pdf FCAT 2.0 and Florida EOC Assessments Achievement levels.

www.collegeboard.org PSAT, SAT, and hundreds of things about what your high school student and you need to prepare for post-secondary education.

www.ACTstudent.org ACT testing, much like Collegeboard but a different company.

Scholarships Edsby and the Gaither website

(scholarships posted monthly by Mrs. Nissen - College and Career Counselor. Also community service forms are available to print)

www.fastweb.com Great scholarship website!)

http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf (Bright Futures)

Mental Health http://kidshealth.org/teenyourmind/problems/bullies.html

211 is the emergency mental health number. This is through the Hillsborough County Crisis Center.

Miscellaneous 211 is the emergency mental health number.

This is through the Hillsborough County Crisis Center.

http://myspot.sdhc.k12.fl.us MySPOT - Your online connection to HCPS resources

HerffJonestampabay.com Order your cap & gown & school ring now!

www.collegegoalsundayfl.org College Goal Weekend information

http://www.gotomyncf.com NACAC College Fair

www.fafsa.ed.gov Federal Financial Aid

Web Addresses Galore

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A Message from Our Award-Winning

Silver Star Yearbook It’s back to school time and you know what that means: it’s the perfect time to pre-order your yearbook! Avail-able for purchase at Open House on Thursday, August 14 from 4:30 - 7:30pm, yearbooks will be sold at a one-night-only discounted price of $65 check or money order, NO CASH!! Seniors who buy a full page senior ad ($250) will receive a $20 discount off the pr ice of their yearbook. (Senior ad order forms can be found online on the school website www.gaither.mysdhc.org Click on the link Yearbook Order Forms) These specials last through December. The earlier you buy, the more you save. We hope to see you at the Yearbook booth in the cafeteria!

Gaither Silver Star Yearbook Yearbook Order Form

Yearbooks will be on sale each Wednesday during all lunches. Completed order forms and payment may also be dropped off in the Main Office. Only checks or money orders will be accepted! NO CASH! Make checks payable to Gaither High School. The final deadline to purchase a yearbook is Wednesday, December 10, 2014. Books are NOT guaranteed for sale at delivery time. Pricing Options:

Customer Information: Student’s Name: __________________________________________________________ Grade: __________ English Teacher (or 1st Period if none): ________________________________________ Date: ___________ Parent’s Name: _______________________________________ Phone Number: ( )_________________ Amount: $______________

Sale Period Price of Yearbook

Open House $65

September - October $70

November - December $75

May (Delivery Time - limited quantities) $80

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GAITHER HS PTSA 2014-2015 MEMBERSHIP FORM

Our goal is 100% membership – Students, Parents and Faculty!

Being a member of the PTSA allows you to gain a national voice in the future of our children. The National PTA is a group of over 6 million parents and teachers joined together forming a powerful advocacy group on behalf of the children across this na-tion. By joining the PTSA you are not obligating yourself to take an active role, but you are helping to support PTSA's goals and objectives. Your membership dollars and donations help fund the programs at Gaither.

Our PTSA sponsors many programs each year that benefit all students. Some of these are: Star Revue Talent Show, Cowboy Express Academic Incentive Program, Senior Achievement Awards, Student & Faculty Dodgeball Tournament, Splash Bash (an alcohol-free grad party at Adventure Island), and Senior Scholarships. ***Seniors must join PTSA by December 31st in order to be eligible for PTA and/or PTSA scholarships.*** The cost for membership is $6 each for students, parents, grandparents, and teachers. Donations are also greatly appreciated. Please note that $3.50 from every membership is sent to the State/National PTA, so only a portion of your dues supports our school programs. Students and teachers also enjoy special benefits as PTSA members...like frozen yogurt during lunches once they join PTSA! Please make your check payable to: GHS PTSA. You may drop it off at the Main Office or mail it to: Gaither High School, 16200 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, FL 33618. If you have any questions, please call (813) 975-7340, ext. 330. Membership Information: Student: Grade: 1st Per. Teacher: Student: Grade: 1st Per. Teacher: Parent: Email: Parent: Email: Grandparent: Email: Grandparent: Email: Faculty Member: Email:

Total # of Memberships: ______ x $6 each = $ __________ Additional Donation: $ __________ Total Enclosed: $ __________

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE GAITHER HIGH SCHOOL PTSA!

PTSA – Office Use Only AMOUNT RECEIVED: ____________________________ PAID BY: CHECK _______ CASH _______ CC __ CARD(S)# ___________________ ISSUE DATE: _______

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Gaither High School PTSA 2014-2015 Volunteer Information

Active, involved PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, and STUDENTS have always been an important part of the Gaither High School community. Please consider volunteering this school year. Your participation helps Gaither maintain its high standard of excellence. Please return this form ASAP. Several committees need volunteers beginning in late August. Thank you!

Parent(s): __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _

Student: ________________________________________________________________________ Grade:

Student: ________________________________________________________________________ Grade:

Address: _______________________________________________________________ City: Zip:

Home Phone: ____________________________________________________________________ Work/Cell: _

Email:

Place an “X” by areas of interest and return this form to the Main Office. Our VP/Volunteers will follow up with additional information and/or forward your information to the appropriate committee chair. Newsletter: Prepare monthly newsletter using Publisher or In Design.

Talent Show: Assist talent show chairperson by selling tickets dur ing lunch and the night of the performance, assist with the set, sound/lighting, backstage at dress rehearsal and/or at the performance. Event held annually in February.

Hospitality: Assist by baking and/or set up, serving and clean -up for teacher’s welcome back breakfast, grandparent’s breakfast and conference night teacher dinners.

Fundraising: Sell spir it items dur ing lunch per iods on Fr idays and Homecoming Week.

Membership: Assist in signing up PTSA members at Open House and at other school wide events; assist with distr ibution of monthly membership incentives for students.

Teacher Appreciation: Assist by soliciting gifts, baking, setup and/or serve at annual luncheon held in May.

Cowboy Express: Assist with the school’s academic incentive program by processing applications. Applications are processed twice a year, in November and February.

Main Office: Assist with answer ing phones and greeting visitor s.

Media Center: Assist with cler ical duties, book shelving, etc. on a weekly basis.

Student IDs: Assist by using school equipment to take photos and make ID cards. The major ity of these are done in August, but help is also needed one day per week to create IDs for new students.

Legislation and Advocacy: Communicate impor tant state/local government issues to our school.

Splash Bash (Project Graduation Committee): Assist chairperson by meeting monthly beginning in late fall to plan this event. It is Gaither’s all night, safe, alcohol-free, supervised graduation party held at Adventure Island. An average of 500 students attend every year.

Splash Bash Volunteer: Assist the committee by doing any or all of the following: sell tickets in May; ver ify permission forms; gather and/or solicit prizes and food donations; chaperone the night of the event. Parents of students in all grades traditionally participate because senior parents are very busy on graduation night.

Annual Student/Faculty Dodgeball Tournament: Assist with the planning and set up of this fun event held each spr ing that unites students, parents and faculty.

Great American Teach In: An event held in the fall that gives parents the rewarding oppor tunity to share their careers with the students.

Locker and Parking Decal Sales: Assist by selling lockers and/or parking decals to students dur ing lunch hours in August./September. Also, assist with once a week sales of parking decals for the duration of the school year.

Copy Help: Assist staff and faculty by copying class work and other school documents one to three hours one day per week.

Senior Achievement Banquet: Assist with planning, decorating and/or serving at this annual event to honor our outstanding seniors. Over 500 people attend each year and parents of students in all grades are needed.

Reflections: Assist chairperson by encouraging par ticipation, prepar ing entr ies for competition and honor ing par ticipants and winners of this arts program sponsored by the National PTA.

Awards Committee: Assist chairperson in writing and submitting award applications for the annual PTA/PTSA awards program.

Scholarship Committee: Assist with promoting the PTSA scholarship program and serving on the selection committee.

Partners in Education: Liaison with area businesses to benefit Gaither High School students.

Spirit Nights Committee: Help organize and promote monthly “Spirit Nights” at area restaurants.

Dad’s Club: Let’s face it. Dad’s make a difference! Please consider being a part of this special group of volunteers.

General: Assist as needed; willing to be contacted on an “as needed” basis for any volunteer needs that arise.

If you have any questions regarding any of these volunteer opportunities, please contact the Gaither PTSA Mailbox at (813) 975-7340, ext. 330.

Gaither High School

16200 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.

Tampa, FL 33618

FSA Testing ................................................. March 02-06, 2015 Winter Athletic Banquet (7:00pm) ..................... March 04, 2015 Spring Break ................................................... March 9-13, 2015 Choral MPA ....................................................... March 19, 2015 Algebra 1 EOCs ........................................... March 23-30, 2015 Showcase of Show Choirs .................................. March 24, 2015 Dodgeball Tournament ....................................... March 24, 2014 PTSA Student Appreciation Day ....................... March 27, 2015 Kickball Classic .................................................. March 28, 2015 PTSA Board Meeting ............................................ April 7, 2015 Conference Night ................................................... April 9, 2015 Prom - USF Marshall Center ............................... April 11, 2015

End Grading Periods

March 27, 2015

June 5, 2015

County School Board

Susan L. Valdes, Chair

Doretha W. Edgecomb, Vice Chair

April Griffin

Sally A. Harris

Carol W. Kurdell

Melissa Snively

Cindy Stuart,

Superintendent of Schools

Mary Ellen Elia

www.sdhc.k12.fl.us

Gaither Roundup A Publication of Gaither High

School and Gaither PTSA

Dates to Remember

Need Information? The Gaither Student Newspaper can be found at my.hsj.org/fl/tampa/gaither and a link to the Gaither Parent Newsletter can be found online at gaither.mysdhc.org. Athletic Booster Club information and forms can be found on the Gaither website in the Athletic Section under Extracurricular at www.gaither.mysdhc.org/athletics

Report Card Distribution

April 17, 2015

Last one mailed home