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Manufacturing Career Grafton High School Tuesday, October 23

Homecoming

Homecoming Sunday, September 30 th : Hall Decorating 4:00 – 7:00

Homecoming Monday – Wednesday: Float Building 4:30 – 7:00 Freshmen – School District Garage Sophomores – GHS Stage Juniors – Village Water Treatment Center Seniors – Secret Location

Homecoming Sunday, September 30 th : Hall Decorating 4:00 – 7:00 Monday – Wednesday: Float Building 4:30 – 7:00 Freshmen – School District Garage Sophomores – GHS Stage Juniors – Village Water Treatment Center Seniors – Secret Location Thursday, October 4 th : Parade/Pep Rally 7:00 pm Staging at St. Paul’s Church

Homecoming Sunday, September 30 th : Hall Decorating 4:00 – 7:00 Monday – Wednesday:Float Building 4:30 – 7:00 Freshmen – School District Garage Sophomores – GHS Stage Juniors – Village Water Treatment Center Seniors – Secret Location Thursday, October 4 th : Parade/Pep Rally 7:00 pm Staging at St. Paul’s Church Friday, October 5 th : Laugh-a-lymics - 1:05/Powderpuff - 2:10 Football Game - 7:00 pm vs. Milwaukee Lutheran

Homecoming Sunday, September 30 th : Hall Decorating 4:00 – 7:00 Monday – Wednesday:Float Building 4:30 – 7:00 Freshmen – School District Garage Sophomores – GHS Stage Juniors – Village Water Treatment Center Seniors – Secret Location Thursday, October 4 th : Parade/Pep Rally 7:00 pm Staging at St. Paul’s Church Friday, October 5 th : Laugh-a-lymics - 1:05/Powderpuff - 2:10 Football Game - 7:00 pm vs. Milwaukee Lutheran Saturday, October 6 th : GHS 8:00 to 11:30 pm

Map of Homecoming Parade Route St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Parade Start 6 th Ave Beech Street Wisconsin Ave Paramount Plaza Washington St. Football Field Parade End Pep Rally

As the faculty and staff of a comprehensive high school, we will provide opportunities to all students giving them the skills needed to better themselves and society. Grafton High School Faculty Mission Statement:

Grafton Parent Group Wednesday, October 7PM in the Auditorium FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR COLLEGE With Brad Baldridge Of Baldridge College Solutions

October 26 No School Staff Development

Parent Teacher Conferences

DIFFERENT WEEK THIS YEAR

Parent Teacher Conferences DIFFERENT WEEK THIS YEAR Monday, November 19 th

Parent Teacher Conferences DIFFERENT WEEK THIS YEAR Monday, November 19 th –5 to 8 pm

Parent Teacher Conferences DIFFERENT WEEK THIS YEAR Monday, November 19 th –5 to 8 pm Tuesday, November 20 th

Parent Teacher Conferences DIFFERENT WEEK THIS YEAR Monday, November 19 th –5 to 8 pm Tuesday, November 20 th –3:30 to 6:30 pm

Parent Teacher Conferences DIFFERENT WEEK THIS YEAR Monday, November 19 th –5 to 8 pm Tuesday, November 20 th –3:30 to 6:30 pm Wednesday, November 21 st

Parent Teacher Conferences DIFFERENT WEEK THIS YEAR Monday, November 19 th –5 to 8 pm Tuesday, November 20 th –3:30 to 6:30 pm Wednesday, November 21 st –8 to 10 am

Picture Retakes Friday September 21 Students will be called to the auditorium alphabetically

Zits By Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5 END OF FIRST QUARTER

Peter Pan

Grafton High School’s MusicalGrafton High School’s Musical

Peter Pan Grafton High School’s MusicalGrafton High School’s Musical Earlier Curtain This Year

Peter Pan Grafton High School’s MusicalGrafton High School’s Musical Earlier Curtain This Year –Thursday, November 15 at 7:00 pm

Peter Pan Grafton High School’s MusicalGrafton High School’s Musical Earlier Curtain This Year –Thursday, November 15 at 7:00 pm –Friday, November 16 at 7:00 pm

Peter Pan Grafton High School’s MusicalGrafton High School’s Musical Earlier Curtain This Year –Thursday, November 15 at 7:00 pm –Friday, November 16 at 7:00 pm –Saturday, November 17 at 7:00 pm

Peter Pan Grafton High School’s MusicalGrafton High School’s Musical Earlier Curtain This Year –Thursday, November 15 at 7:00 pm –Friday, November 16 at 7:00 pm –Saturday, November 17 at 7:00 pm –Sunday, November 18 at 2:00 pm

Peter Pan Grafton High School’s MusicalGrafton High School’s Musical Earlier Curtain This Year –Thursday, November 15 at 7:00 pm –Friday, November 16 at 7:00 pm –Saturday, November 17 at 7:00 pm –Sunday, November 18 at 2:00 pm All Tickets $9All Tickets $9

RED RIBBON WEEK October 15-19

Choral Benefit Concert October 21

Testing Day

Wednesday, October 17 SCHOOL DAY 7:30 Frosh – Explore Sophomores – PLAN Juniors– PSAT, PACT or ASVAB

Halloween Dance Thursday, October 25 7:00 to 10:30

BLOOD DRIVE Friday, October 19

Are you getting GHS Info s? New This Year – Your address must be on file with the office. If you want to get on the list

Grafton Learning Community 21 st Century Mission, Vision and CommitmentsMission The Grafton Learning Community exists to prepare learner for a dynamic tomorrow.Vision A collaborative, versatile environment that fosters creative, adaptable, lifelong learners prepared to succeed in an ever-changing global community.Tagline Every Student, Every Day

CommitmentsLEARNING The Grafton Learning Community will:  Integrate 21 st Century knowledge and skills in all subjects  Actively engage students in the teaching and learning process  Provide physical and technological supports to facilitate student acquisition of 21 st Century learning targetsPARTNERSHIP The Grafton Learning Community will  Create mutually beneficial partnerships within local and global communities to further enhance the learning experienceCULTURE The Grafton Learning Community will  Put learners first by designing a learning environment that is developmentally appropriate for supporting the whole person  Create a safe, caring, respectful, collaborative culture  Build a culture of continuous improvement

Guiding Questions

What to we expect students to learn?

Guiding Questions What to we expect students to learn? How will we know if they have learned it?

Guiding Questions What to we expect students to learn? How will we know if they have learned it? How will we respond to students who are not learning?

Guiding Questions What to we expect students to learn? How will we know if they have learned it? How will we respond to students who are not learning? How will we respond to students who already know it?

Student Council Food Drive November 6 th to 9 th

Important Dates from the Athletic Department November 7 th – Boys’ Basketball, Gymnastics and Hockey, Begin Practicing November 8 th – Fall Athletic Awards Night November 12 th – Wrestling, Girls’ Basketball, and Boys’ Swimming Begin Practicing

ACT Results

Composite Average – 23.7

ACT Results Composite Average – 23.7 –35 th Highest Score in the State

ACT Results Composite Average – 23.7 –35 th Highest Score in the State –93 rd Percentile

ACT Results Composite Average – 23.7 –35 th Highest Score in the State –93 rd Percentile –2 nd Highest Score in Grafton High School History

Zits By Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

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CAREER FEST Wednesday, November 7 Concordia University – Wisconsin 5:30 to 7:30 PM Over 100 Different Careers Represented See School Counseling for Details

December Events Holiday Band Concert – Sunday, December 2 nd 7:30 pm Holiday Choral Concert – Sunday, December 16 th 7:30 PM Winter Break – December 24 th – Jan. 1 st

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Half-Time of the Football Game vs. Whitefish Bay Friday, September 28 7:00 PM Kick-Off