GFA Weekly Newsletter February 5, 2016

...VALENTINE’S
DAY
IS
AROUND THE CORNER! GFA
student groups are providing
several ways you can show your
love for your sweetheart, child,
friend, or someone special you
want to remember on Valentine’s
Day.
...VALENTINE BALLOON
BOUQUETS—The Senior Class
will be delivering balloon bouquets
to classrooms on Friday, February
12. Each $5 bouquet includes a
bag of Hershey’s kisses
Sweethearts, tied up with a Mylar
balloon. Additional balloons are
available for $2 each. To order
one of these treats for a special
student, teacher, staff member or
your sweetie, complete the order
form (sent home with students or
available in the office or by email
by request). Orders may also be
made through a senior class
member or Mrs. Winchester
(sheriwinchester@gfaschools.org).
Deadline to order is Tuesday,
Feb. 9.
...SINGING VALENTINES—Show
your love to your valentine by
sending them a Singing Valentine.
The high school ensemble music
students will deliver Singing
Valentines to Treasure Valley
businesses and homes during the
week of February 8. Check the
music page of this Inspire for
pricing and more information or
contact Mrs. Shatto
(kylieshatto@gfaschools.org). All
proceeds benefit the GFA music
department.
...ELEMENTARY VALENTINE
PARTIES are being scheduled
in each classroom. If you want
details, contact your child’s
teacher.
ANNOUNCEMENTS…
...JUMP FOR HEART—GFA STUDENTS will participate in the American Heart
Association’s Jump Rope for Heart/Hoops for Heart Program. This program is designed
to raise awareness for heart disease and all proceeds go to the American Heart Association.
Students will be collecting donations outside of school time. March 18 there will be a Jump
Rope/Hoop Shoot in the GFA gym. Prizes will be awarded. Contact Mr. Bartlow
(johnbartlow@gfaschools.org), GFA elementary PE instructor, for more information.
...THE GFA DAYCARE is under ratio requirements and they staff based on that ratio.
For that reason, they are asking parents to call 208-455-1673 first for drop-in after-school
daycare to ensure they have adequate staffing to accommodate the children. After-school
drop-in rate is $5/hour. Please contact Cindy Truesdell, GFA Preschool/Daycare Director, if
you have questions.
...STUDENTS WILL BE COLLECTING donations for the Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society through the LLS Student Series Program. Between February 16 and March 18,
donation boxes will be set up in each classroom and students can donate their pennies and
other change. Everyone is welcome to contribute to this cause and make a difference in the
lives of others. For more information, contact Mrs. Kaplan.
...POPCORN FRIDAYS—Fresh popcorn for sale for $.50 per bag. All proceeds benefit the
elementary music program.
...FAFSA NIGHT for interested juniors and seniors and their parents will be held
Thursday, February 11 at 6pm in the library. Joy Kaplan, GFA Counselor, will be sharing
information about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and offer help
understanding and completing the form. All college-bound students should complete a
FAFSA, which determines eligibility for federal grants
and loans to help pay for college. You can visit their
website: https://fafsa.ed.gov/.
..MEET LYNN STOVER—Lynn is earning her Master’s
in Teaching degree from Northwest Nazarene University.
One of the classes for this program requires her to teach
reading to students. She will be working with Mrs.
Shoemaker in the first grade two days a week to fulfill
this course requirement. We are excited to have both
Ms. Stover and Ms. Delong (student teacher in music)
on our campus this semester!
FEBRUARY 8-11
Singing Valentines
FEBRUARY 9
Senior Night—Boys’ BBall
FEBRUARY 11
FAFSA Night
MARCH 4
MS/HS Music Variety Show
MARCH 11-12
Quaker Village Auction
MARCH 16-22
Choir Tour
MARCH 18
End 3rd Quarter—1/2 Day
MARCH 21-25
Spring Break
APRIL 13
Grandparents’ Day
Grades K-5
APRIL 21
MS/HS Spring Music
Showcase
MAY 13
Elementary Fun Run
MAY 20
Elementary Field Day
MS/HS Academy Music
Awards
Senior Breakfast
MAY 23-26
Senior Trip
MAY 26
Kindergarten Graduation
MAY 27
Last Day of School
Preschool Graduation
MAY 28
Baccalaureate
MAY 29
Graduation
...SIGN UP ONLINE to help with the auction—copy and paste this link in your web browser.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4ca5ac2fabf58-quaker. All hours count toward parent
volunteer hours. Thank you!
...CLASS BASKETS—Seniors: Leaving Home; Juniors: Boise State; Sophomores: Coffee;
Freshmen: Date Night; Eighth Grade: Superheroes; Seventh Grade: Hunting and Fishing; Sixth
Grade: Kitchen and Cooking; Fifth Grade: Summer Fun; Fourth Grade: Minecraft; Third Grade:
Snack Attack; Second Grade: Family Fun Night; First Grade: Legos; Kindergarten: Experience
Idaho; Preschool: Disney.
...BAKE A CAKE—If you are in K-5th grade, you are asked to bake and decorate a cake for the
kids’ carnival cake walk! Grand prize and first place winners get to auction their cake during the
live auction. Cakes should be delivered to the school by Friday, March 11 at 9am for judging.
February 8-12
Singing Valentines
February 29
Solo Ensemble Festival
Time and Place TBA
March 4
MS/HS Variety Show
GFA Cafeteria
7:00pm
March 16-22
Choir Tour
Salt Lake City, UT
April 18 or 19 (TBD)
District 3 Large Group Festival
Middleton High School
April 21
MS/HS Spring Music Showcase
Greenleaf Friends Church
7:00pm
...THANK YOU to all who gave to the free-will offering at the Christmas
concert at Jewett Auditorium! Because of your generosity, the music
department was able to repair one alto sax, one trumpet and two flutes. Thank
you for blessing our students and music department in this way!
May 20
MS/HS Academy Awards
Greenleaf Friends Church
7:00 pm
...SHOW YOUR LOVE TO YOUR VALENTINE by sending them a SINGING VALENTINE. The high
school ensemble students will deliver Singing Valentines to your sweetheart, family member, or friend in
the Treasure Valley (businesses and homes) during the week of February 8. Cost is $20 and includes a
song and your choice of a rose or box of chocolates. Students and staff on campus is $5 for a Singing Valentine;
$1 extra for rose or chocolates. To order Contact Mrs. Shatto (kylieshatto@gfaschools.org) or the GFA office. All
proceeds benefit the GFA music department.
...VARIETY SHOW—This year’s theme is “The BEACH!” Don your flip flops and straw hat and come
enjoy an evening of talent and variety presented by the middle/high school music students. Mark your
calendar for Friday, March 4 at 7:00 pm in the GFA cafeteria. Dessert included. Cost is $10 for adults
and $7 for seniors and students.
...SPRING SHOWCASE CONCERT— Join us on Thursday, April 21 at 7:00pm in the Greenleaf
Friends Church for a showcase of this year’s music presented by the middle/high school music
programs. Featured will be vocal and instrumental soloists, middle and high school choirs, high
school ensemble and jazz band. PLAN NOW TO ATTEND!
...THE ANNUAL ACADEMY MUSIC AWARDS is scheduled for Friday, May 20 at 7:00 pm in the Greenleaf
Friends Church. You will want to be sure and attend this evening honoring the music students and their
accomplishments this year.
...DISTRICT 3 LARGE GROUP FESTIVAL will be held April 18 and 19 at Middleton High School. GFA high
school choir will be competing with other District 3 schools (regardless of school size). The day and time of their
adjudicated performance has not yet been announced. Dates, times and additional information will be sent home
with students and announced as soon as it is confirmed. There is no charge to students for this event. If you are
interested in chaperoning contact Mrs. Shatto.
Date
Feb. 5
Feb. 9
Feb. 11
Feb. 16
Feb. 18
Feb. 24
Opponent
BBB vs. Notus
BBB vs. Ambrose
JH BBB vs. Adrian
JH BBB vs. Wilder
JH BBB vs. Victory Charter
JH BBB vs. Liberty Charter
JH BBB Tournament
Location
Notus
HOME (Senior Night)
Adrian
Home
Home
Home
TBA
Time
6:00/7:30
6:00/7:30
4:00
3:30
3:30
3:30
TBA
Coaches:
JH Girls: Guin Carson (guincarson@gfaschools.org) * JH Boys: John Ihli (john.ihli@basf.com)
HS Girls: Gina Ihli (ginaihli@gfaschools.org) * HS Boys: Jeff Metcalf (jeffmetcalf@gfaschools.org)
...SENIORS FAITH IHLI and
JUSTIN KELLY were chosen
by the ASB as Tip-Off King
and Queen for 2016.
Congratulations to Queen
Faith and King Justin and
their court.