#BeHere   #BeInvolved 

December 5 th, 2022

~The Environmental Club is making a Christmas Tree and we
need YOUR recyclables.  If you have any recyclables you want to
donate, please bring them to Mr. Glassman's room today and or
Tuesday.  

~Want to Unwrap a Great Book? Stop by the library, read the gift
tags, check out the book, unwrap it, and start reading. It is a fun
way to select a book without knowing the title. You never know
what great reading adventure you will embark upon.

~The Warrior Way is to Be Here, Be Involved, Be Committed, and
Be Kind. The Warrior Way is also to Be Prepared. Remember to
bring your fully charged laptop and charger daily to prepare for
your learning adventure.
Winter Trivia
How many points does a snowflake traditionally have?
What is the fear of snow called?
What is the average speed at which snowflakes fall from the sky?

Announcements - Friday, December 2nd

~Everyone likes a “freebie”, especially books.  Just download the MackinVIA app and use your GASD Google login to access over 1,000 audiobooks-all for free.

~Last day to sign up for The Pennsylvania American Legion High

School Oratorical Scholarship. A Constitutional Speech Contest deadline is just around the corner-December 4th.  Open to students in 9th through 12th grade.  There is prize money if selected. Stop by the Counseling Center for more information.

~The JROTC and Key Club Toys for Tots drive is ongoing through December 16th. Please consider donating a brand-new unwrapped toy and make a child smile on Christmas morning. Drop boxes are located throughout the building.

Holiday Trivia

Question: In the classic Christmas movie, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with three words. What are they?

Question: Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?

Riddle: If the end of the year is December 31st, what is the end of Christmas?

 Thursday, December 1^st, 2022

~The JROTC and Key Club Toys for Tots drive has begun and is ongoing through December 16th. Please consider donating a brand-new unwrapped toy. Drop boxes are located throughout the building.

~Did you know the library offers audiobooks for free? Just download the MackinVIA app and use your GASD Google login to access over 1,000 audiobooks-all for free.

~Two days left to sign up for The Pennsylvania American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship. A Constitutional Speech Contest deadline is just around the corner-December 4th.  Open to students in 9th through 12^th grade.  There is prize money if selected. Stop by the Counseling Center for more information.

~The Warrior Walk-In has brand new gloves, mittens, neck scarves, and knitted beanies. Great for gifts, or for yourself.

 ~December Trivia

• 1989 – Christmas Vacation was released in theaters.
• Question: In Home Alone, where are the McCallister’s going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
  Answer: Paris
• Question: Which one of Santa's reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?
  Answer: Cupid

That’s it for this morning…….Go Warriors!!!

  Wednesday, November 30th

Club Meetings

Latino Club will be meeting in Ms. Tosh's room B212 today, during ARC.

Friendly Reminder

There is no after-school tutoring or activity bus today.

Travel Opportunity

Hey Seniors: Are you interested in free travel? Yes, you heard correctly, free travel in the United States? The American Exchange Project is an organization that will allow you to travel for one week and be a tourist in Gettysburg for one week. You will make new friends from all over the USA the summer after you graduate. All students interested in traveling should attend the information meeting this evening at 7 pm via Zoom. Scan the QR code on posters around the school to show your interest. A Zoom link will be sent to your email. See Mrs. Bechtel in B215 for more information.

LIBRARY

Are you still using Audible? Did you know the library offers audiobooks for free? Just download the MackinVIA app and use your GASD Google login to access over 1,000 audiobooks for free. As Farhad Manjoo said, "Listening to a book is not only just as good as reading it. Sometimes, perhaps even often, it’s better."

Scholarship

Last week to sign up for The Pennsylvania American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship "A Constitutional Speech Contest" deadline is just around the corner-December 4^th.  Open to students in 9th through 12th grade.  There is prize money if selected. Stop by the Counseling Center for more information.

In House Talent

GHS very own Faith Dickerson will be performing at the “A Gettysburg Christmas Festival” this coming Saturday from 5 pm-7pm at the stage of the Adams County Library.

A Gettysburg Christmas is an all-weekend event with lots of activities. Come on out, bring the family, support the community and cheer on your fellow classmate.

Tuesday, NOVEMBER 29

Last week to sign up for The Pennsylvania American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship "A Constitutional Speech Contest" deadline is just around the corner-December 4^th.  Open to students in 9th through 12th grade.  There is prize money if selected. Stop by the Counseling Center for more information.

Are you still using Audible? Did you know the library offers audiobooks for free? Just download the MackinVIA app and use your GASD Google login to access over 1,000 audiobooks for free. As Farhad Manjoo said "Listening to a book is not only just as good as reading it. Sometimes, perhaps even often, it’s better."