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Volume 10, Issue 6
March 2015
Published by Gaither High School, a Hillsborough County Public School, and Gaither PTSA
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 incharge, 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)
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].
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.
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)
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.
End-of-Course Exams for Biology,
April 20-May 22 Algebra I, Algebra 2, Geometry, and
US History
mySPOT will lead you to district resources including
Edsby and the new guidmii (guide-me).
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!
To activate a NEW mySPOT account go to:
mySPOT.sdhc.k12.fl.us
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.
WHO TO CONTACT?
Community Service Hours
Mrs. Nissen, College and Career Counselor,
975-7340 ext 233
You will need: student name, student number, last
four digits of your student’s social security number,
student’s date of birth
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
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Guidance News
Continued from Previous Page
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:
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*
* 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 [email protected] 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.
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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, Brianna 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
[email protected]
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 information.
Musically Yours!
Mrs. Szarowicz
([email protected])
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 Education 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 inclusion 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 Saturday, 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 athletes 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 entertainment and activity booths to keep the athletes busy and even
dancing, while waiting for their events to begin. Caspers Company 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 Senators 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 rewarding experience for everyone involved.
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Senior Class 2015 Timeline
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
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!
~~~~
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.
~~~~
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 +/-.
~~~~
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!
~~~~
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 alcoholfree 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 Colossal 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 unemployment, 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, personal 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).
GHS Pony Express
The Pony Express school newspaper is online!
Visit us at www.GHSPonyExpress.com.
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, Social Worker. All information will be kept confidential.
We have been ranked All-Southern two years in a
row by the Southern Interscholastic Press
Association. Check us out today!
Mary C. Burke
Guidance Counselor
Phone: 975-7340 extension: 218
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
[email protected].
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PTSA USE ONLY
Paid Cash or Check # _______
Amount Paid $ _____________
Received By _______________
Date Received _____________
Senior Gift _________________
SENIOR FORM
Name of Senior ______________________________________
(Please print)
Last Name
First Name
Date of Birth _______________
Name of Guest ______________________________________
(Please print)
Last Name
First Name
Date of Birth _______________
Name of Guest ______________________________________
(Please print)
Last Name
First Name
Date of Birth _______________
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 ADMITTED 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 Adventure Island premises.

Gaither PTSA and/or GHS Administrators may deny entrance to Adventure Island due to academic or conduct issues or non-compliance of any of the above rules.

No refunds.
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LIABILITY RELEASE
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 representatives will do all in their power to assure the safety and well-being of my son/daughter. But realizing 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 occurring during this event. I grant my full permission for my son/daughter to attend this event and understand 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.
EMERGENCY TREATMENT PROCEDURES
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 Adventure 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/STUDENT SIGNATURES
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 __________________________________
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Date ________________
PTSA USE ONLY
Paid Cash or Check # _______
Amount Paid $ _____________
Received By _______________
Date Received _____________
GUEST FORM
Name of Senior ______________________________________
(Please print)
Last Name
First Name
Date of Birth _______________
Name of Guest ______________________________________
(Please print)
Last Name
First Name
Date of Birth _______________
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 ADMITTED 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 Adventure Island premises.

Gaither PTSA and/or GHS Administrators may deny entrance to Adventure Island due to academic or conduct issues or non-compliance of any of the above rules.

No refunds.
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LIABILITY RELEASE
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 representatives will do all in their power to assure the safety and well-being of my son/daughter. But realizing 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 occurring during this event. I grant my full permission for my son/daughter to attend this event and understand 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.
EMERGENCY TREATMENT PROCEDURES
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 Adventure 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/STUDENT SIGNATURES
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 __________________________________
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Date ________________
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GAITHER HIGH SCHOOL
WINTER/SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULE
2014-2015
BASEBALL
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
FLAG FOOTBALL
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WINTER/SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULE 2014-2015 (continued)
SOFTBALL
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
TRACK
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
TH
5 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
$2500
Title Sponsor: Lead r ecognition 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 provide 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. Reserved seating and recognition at the catered dinner and Awards Ceremony. Sponsor
plaque.
$1000
Tournament Sponsor will r eceive r ecognition at star t of tour nament and dinner , tour nament banner, sponsor plaque, and logo on each hole sponsor sign sold.
$500
Dinner Sponsor will r eceive r ecognition at dinner , Dinner Signage, and Sponsor
Plaque.
$425
Team Sponsor: You sponsor a team of 4 golfer s (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 tour nament and Bunco signage.
$200
Beverage Sponsor: Signage on a bever age car t that will be cir cling the cour se deliver ing drinks to all the golfers during the tournament.
$100
Hole "or" Tee Sponsor: Sign a ge on on e gr een or t ee b ox loca t ion .
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 [email protected]
***See you in April at the Northdale Golf & Tennis Club, 4417 Northdale Boulevard***
Hosted by the Gaither High School Instrumental Music Boosters
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Volunteers
February was a very busy month with lots of events and activities going on at Gaither. During February volunteers 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, Suzy O’Neal, Teresa Trumbach, Ricky Woychowski, Kelsey Woychowski, Taylor Woychowski, Shelby Woychowski, Luke Woychowski, Arne Auza, Cici Killeen, Jordan Trumbach, Allen Gilton, Victoria Macias, Savanna 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 Reception scheduled for April 28th and Teacher Appreciation Week in May. If
you are interested in volunteering please email [email protected].
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.
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.
Contact: Angela Hobson at 813.382.8107 or
[email protected]
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
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 Suncoast 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, students visited 13 different stations to spend money and live life
as an adult. Students were able to purchase transportation, lodging and other life necessities and the object was to get the students 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 being 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 sponsoring 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.
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
Early dismissal every Monday at 1:55 pm
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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.
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
Los estudiantes regresan a la escuela
Lunes, 11 de Noviembre
Lunes a Viernes,
24 al 28 de Noviembre
Lunes, 01 de Diciembre
Lunes a Viernes,
22 de Diciembre al 2 de Enero
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
Vacaciones de otoño /Escuelas y oficinas del distrito cerradas
Los estudiantes regresan a la escuela
Vacaciones de invierno /Escuelas y oficinas del distrito cerradas
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
Los estudiantes regresan a la escuela
Lunes a Viernes,
09 al 13 de Marzo
Lunes, 16 de Marzo
Fin del tercer período de calificaciones
Viernes, 27 de Marzo
Día libre para los estudiantes
Día de Conmemoración de los Caídos – Feriado /Escuelas y oficinas del
distrito cerradas
Último día de clases /Fin del cuarto período de calificaciones (Fin del segundo semestre)
Viernes, 03 de Abril
Vacaciones de primavera /Escuelas y oficinas del distrito cerradas
Early dismissal every Monday at 1:55 pm
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Lunes, 25 de Mayo
Viernes, 05 de Junio
Web Addresses Galore
.
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 20122013 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
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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! Available for purchase at Open House on Thursday, August 14 from 4:30 - 7:30pm, year books 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 r eceive a $20 discount off the pr ice of their year book.
(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:
Sale Period
Price of Yearbook
Open House
$65
September - October
$70
November - December
$75
May (Delivery Time - limited quantities)
$80
Customer Information:
Student’s Name: __________________________________________________________ Grade: __________
English Teacher (or 1st Period if none): ________________________________________ Date: ___________
Parent’s Name: _______________________________________ Phone Number: (
)_________________
Amount: $______________
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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 nation. 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: Pr epar e monthly newsletter using Publisher or In Design.
Talent Show: Assist talent show chair per son by selling tickets dur ing lunch and the night of the per for mance, 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, ser ving 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 member s 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 ser ve 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 gr eeting 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 car ds. The major ity of these ar e 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 gover nment issues to our school.
Splash Bash (Project Graduation Committee): Assist chair per son 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 per mission for ms;
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 par ents the r ewar ding oppor tunity to shar e their car eer s with the
students.
Locker and Parking Decal Sales: Assist by selling locker s and/or par king decals to students dur ing lunch hour s 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 wor k and other school documents one to thr ee hour s one day per week.
Senior Achievement Banquet: Assist with planning, decor ating and/or ser ving 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 chair per son by encour aging par ticipation, pr epar ing entr ies for competition and honor ing par ticipants and
winners of this arts program sponsored by the National PTA.
Awards Committee: Assist chair per son in wr iting and submitting awar d applications for the annual PTA/PTSA awar ds pr ogr am.
Scholarship Committee: Assist with pr omoting the PTSA scholar ship pr ogr am and ser ving on the selection committee.
Partners in Education: Liaison with ar ea businesses to benefit Gaither High School students.
Spirit Nights Committee: Help or ganize and pr omote 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.
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Gaither High School
16200 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
Tampa, FL 33618
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
Dates to Remember
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
Report Card Distribution
End Grading Periods
April 17, 2015
Last one mailed home
March 27, 2015
June 5, 2015
Gaither Roundup
A Publication of Gaither High
School and Gaither PTSA
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