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Garces Gala
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We still have a few seats left! Click on the invitation to make your reservations online
Click here
to have a quick peak into the Garces Gala - Bollywood!
STARTING ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND they will begin constructing the Gala tent in the front parking lot. You will have limited access to the lot so it may slow the drop off and pick up process.
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Thank you students, families, and faculty!
The Student Gala Contest was a tremendous success! We will be able to auction off some amazing baskets because of your support. We will be announcing the top classes next week.
Thank you to the following individuals and businesses who have generously supported the event through their sponsorships.
B & B Surplus
Domenick and Edith Bianco
Buttonwillow Warehouse Company
Jim and Beverly Camp
Mrs. Jane Cormier
Dignity Health - Mercy and Memorial Hospitals
Rob and Gina Fanucchi
Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Hamilton
The Robert Grimm Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Lee S. Jamieson
Terri Jamieson
Jasmine Vineyards, Inc.
Jim Burke Lincoln
Keathley, Maxwell & Antongiovanni LLP
McMurtrey Lince
Mercedes Benz of Bakersfield
Mission Bank
Olympus Property Management
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Pacific Almond
Pavletich Electric & Solar
Meggan and Vince Phillips
Robert Grimm Family Foundation
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
St. Philip the Apostle Church
Sun Solar Energy Solutions
TD Produce
Toretta Farms
W.A. Thompson Co.
Table Sponsors
Belden Blaine
Christ the King Church
Hail Mary Club
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
Justin Tobias MD, Inc.
Need your PSI Hours?
Thank you to everyone who responded and is willing to volunteer for Gala. We will hold a brief volunteer orientation on Friday the 24th at 4:00 p.m. We are still in need volunteers to assist with the silent auction, live auction and in the bank the night of the event. Saturday, February 25th, 5:30pm - 10:30pm. If you are interested in helping please contact
Maria Toretta
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Raji Sanghera
or
Tonya Abbott
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We Filled the Bin!
Thank you to everyone who helped us to "Fill the Bin' with coats, sweatshirts and beanies for the children who are helped through the Jamison Children's Center. The Jamison Children's Center is a 24-hour emergency shelter and protective custody facility, operated by the Human Services Department of Kern County. As the only emergency shelter in Kern County for abused, neglected and exploited children, Jamison Children's Center temporarily houses children who are taken into protective custody by law enforcement agencies or social workers. Often those children come in with only the clothes on their back. It was heart-warming to see so many families support the facility and the children they serve. The students filled and filled the bin - eventually filling up the back of Mr. Cobb's truck! Thank you to Mr. Mark Holland who made the bin and to Mrs. Staci Allison who decorated it.
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Fiesta in Mr. Leheny's Class!
Garces Spanish teacher Mr. Bill Leheny knows the way to a student's heart - throw a fiesta during class! Mr. Leheny includes a lesson on Spanish culture by having the students bring in traditional food items for the class to share. It gives the students an opportunity to learn more about the Spanish language, and the culture of the people who speak Spanish, while enjoying some great food. Pictured is Mr. Leheny's 7th Period class.
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Ag Class Visits World Expo
On Tuesday, Mrs. Ashleigh Rossi took members of her Introduction to Agriculture Class to the 50th World Ag Expo held in Tulare. Back row: Michael Barnett, Joseph Tobias, Gino Franconi, Dominic Fanucchi, Sean Hatten, Tommy Toretta, Danielle Lacayo, Beck Dobrzanski, Vincent Zaninovich, and Matt Renzi. Front row: Justin Barnes, Mrs. Rossi, and Anthony Sacchini
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Theology Classes Visit Synagogue
Garces Theology teacher, Ms. Nubia Sierra, took her classes over to Temple Beth El, our neighbor to the north of campus. It was an opportunity for the students to see first hand how the Jewish faith is practiced inside a temple. They viewed their Torah up close, heard about the Hebrew language, learned about some of the Jewish customs and traditions, and most importantly, practiced respect and understanding for other religious beliefs.
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Three Point Contest
During lunch on Thursday, Garces held a three point basketball shooting contest in the gym. Mr. Mark Brown organized the contest and kept the contestants moving along with the help of scorekeeper John Abrams. It's of no surprise that the top three finishers were all on the Boys Varsity Basketball Team. 1st Place was Jarred Lubatti, 2nd Place was Sam Sakowski and 3rd Place was Emmet McCormick.
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Junior Retreat
Campus Minister Brian Cobb planned an awesome overnight retreat for the Junior Class. They went up to a El Camino Pines in Frazier Park. The theme was "Junior Search". The focus was on the students' futures and taking time to reflect on how the choices they make during high school will impact them.
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Tuition Assistance for 2017-2018
Any family wishing to be considered for tuition assistance must apply by the
March 15, 2017 deadline.
If you currently receive tuition assistance at Garces Memorial, you must reapply. All funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis depending on availability. Information and necessary forms are available on our website or at the school. Contact
Mrs. Lee if you have any questions/concerns.
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Support Garces with a contribution to
The Garces Fund.
T
hank you to those families who have made a gift to
this year's Garces Fund.
Nestor and Tanya Agbayani
Brock and Staci Allison
Mr. Joseph B. Antongiovanni
Kevin and Tess Antongiovanni
Mark and Beth Berchtold
Joe and Mary Ann Briggs
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Burke
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Cinquemani
Louie and Kim Clerou
Robert and Nicole Dobrzanski
Mr. and Mrs. John Dulcich
Peter and Simona Dulcich
Mr. and Mrs. James T. Dunlavey
Steven and Tammy Garcia
Blaine and Sheri Geissel
Michael and Shelley Georgino
Mr. and Mrs. Brad V. Giggy
Mr. and Mrs. Covey R. Hebbard
Kim Mielke
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel G. Leal
Malou T. Guerrero-Lee
Joseph and Florlyn Lubatti
Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Marquez
Roberto and Melissa Mendoza
Tom and Amy Ming
Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Pisano
Michael and Tammy Renzi
Matthew and Teri Riley
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Sacchini
Ivan and Claudia Sandoval
Eric and Rosa Sill
Mr. and Mrs. Hendra Tanuwijaya
Tom and Maria Toretta
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Waguespack
Bob and Susan Williams
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ATTENDANCE
We have a new phone system in place and no longer have a separate line for attendance. Please call the main line, (661) 327-2578 to report absences, doctor appointments, and off-campus passes.
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Upcoming Events
All times and locations for athletic competitions are on the Garces Athletic Calendar
Friday, February 17
Wrestling at Sierra Sequioa Divisional Championships
Saturday, February 18
Wrestling at Sierra Sequioa Divisional Championships
Softball Scrimmage at Wasco
JV at 11:00 AM
Varsity at 12:00 PM
Monday, February 20
School Closed
President's Day
Boys Golf - North Kern
Shot Gun Start at 11 AM
Baseball vs. Tehachapi
JV & Varsity at 3:30 PM
Boys Basketball CIF Playoff Game TBA
Thursday, February 23
Track at McFarland
Swimming vs. Wasco at Garces at 3:30 PM
JV & Varsity Baseball at Central HS at 4 PM
Varsity Softball Scrimmage vs. Wasco at 5 PM
Friday, Febraury 24
Track - Liberty Time Trials
JV & Varsity Baseball vs. Fresno HS at 3:30 PM
Saturday, February 25
Garces Gala
Track - Black Gold Throwers Championship at Taft HS
Wrestling at Central Valley Masters
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PARENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Garces is excited to announce our new Parent Ambassador Program. We are working to partner current Garces parents with incoming families to help them with the transition from junior high to high school. If you are interested in being a Parent Ambassador for a new family enrolling in Garces next fall please contact Garces Director of Admissions, Kim Harper at
[email protected] or 661-327-2578 to express your interest. Go Rams!!!
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In Our Prayers
Erica Valdez '06 passed away. She is survived by her parents, Dr. Anthony & Dr. Michelle Valdez, her brother, Andrew '03 and his wife, Jill.
Ken Lopez passed away on February 3rd. He is survived by his wife Susan, daughter Frances '04 and her husband Ryan, son Kenneth '12, and two granddaughters.
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Come Pray the Rosary
Wednesday
February 22nd
8:00 AM
Garces Chapel
The Garces Parent Club Rosary Group will meet in the chapel from 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM. Please join them, or if there is an intention you would like them to pray for, please let them know by contacting
Michelle Pisano or
Lou Ann Durrett.
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Coffee Talk with Garces Theology Teacher
Mr. Tim Gordon
Wednesday
February 22nd
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Garces Chapel
On Wednesday, following the Rosary in the Chapel, Mr. Tim Gordon will discuss "The Moral Dangers of the Suburbs" based on an article he authored and published in Catholic Answers Magazine.
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LUIGI'S DINNERS TO GO EVERY WEDNESDAY!
Orders must be in by the Friday before and dinners are to be picked up by the pool on Wednesday between 4 PM - 6 PM. Proceeds go to support the Garces Aquatics Programs.
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2ND SEMESTER PROGRESS REPORTS
2nd Semester Progress Reports are available to view on-line through NetClassroom. If you have any concerns about your student's grade, please contact his or her teacher.
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A NIGHT IN HEAVEN: CATHOLIC FORMAL
MARCH 18TH
ST. PHILIP PARISH
On March 18th from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM, St. Philip the Apostle Church will host a Catholic Formal in Logan Hall for all high school students. Entry is a donation of $10 or an item for the Bakersfield Pregnancy Center. Dinner is included. Doors open at 6 PM.
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WINTER SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT
Mark your calendars for Monday, February 27th at 6:00 PM for the Winter Sports Awards Night at Garces.
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Boys JV Tennis Coach Needed
Garces is looking for a Boys Tennis JV Coach for the 2017 season. If you are interested, please contact Garces Athletic Director, Mrs. Joan Finch at:
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SAVE THE DATE
PARENT CLUB MARCH MEETING
Stations of the Cross
with Msgr. Harrison
March 8th at 6:00 PM
Garces Chapel
The Garces Parent Club is delighted that Msgr. Craig Harrison will be here to present his beautiful Stations of the Cross slide show and readings on March 8th. We hope you will join us for a lovely evening full of faith, friendship, and inspiration.
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JUNIORS - COMMON APP COLLEGE ACCOUNT
Juniors can prepare for next year's college application process by establishing a Common App account today. With Account Rollover, they can sign up for an account now, start exploring, and keep the same user name and password when they are ready to apply.
Check out this account rollover video for more information.
https://youtu.be/D1UpZuXyYhs
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COLLEGE VISITS
We have three upcoming college visits to Garces. Students must sign-up to attend on Family Connection and let their teachers know that they will be missing class.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
February 23rd at 8:15 AM
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
March 21st at 8:30 AM
CAL BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
March 22 at 12:20 PM
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KC WOOL GROWERS AUXILARY SCHOLARSHIP
The Kern County Wool Growers Auxilary offers a $1,000 scholarship to a qualified Kern County student who wishes to pursue the study of agriculture or an agriculture-related field. The applications are available online or click on the link
KC Wool Growers Scholarship
The deadline to apply is April 10, 2017.
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YOUTH OF THE YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS
One male and one female senior will be selected to represent Garces as the
Bakersfield Exchange Club
Youth of the Year candidate. Please see attached application. You must return the completed form to your counselor no later than Wednesday, Feb. 22nd
. This award highly emphasizes community and school involvement. One male and one female will be selected from among all high schools to receive a $500 scholarship.
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COLLEGE PREP SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The College Prep Scholars Program gives high-achieving, low-income juniors an early advantage in applying to top colleges.
COLLEGE PREP SCHOLARS COULD RECEIVE:
1. Full scholarships to college summer programs at Stanford, Yale, Emory, Penn, and more that cover travel, tuition, and room & board
2. An invitation to a QuestBridge National College Admissions Conference
3. A head start on applying to college, with exclusive resources and support
4. Distinction by our college partners as having excellent potential to be admitted to highly selective colleges
5. Quest for Excellence Awards, such as laptops, college visits, and personalized essay review
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
High school juniors who:
1. Have mostly A's in the most rigorous courses available
2. Come from households earning less than $65,000 annually (for a typical family of four)
3. May be part of the first generation in their family to attend college
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